From 66ba24405e592610d3ff9f40b71673a929dcdac6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brian Casey Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 14:50:18 +0000 Subject: Updates to User Guide for GNOME 2.6. --- gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog | 4 + gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome-logo-icon.png | Bin 2074 -> 3090 bytes .../C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png | Bin 4616 -> 4625 bytes .../C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf | Bin 54772 -> 54792 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary.xml | 29 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml | 250 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess.xml | 12 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml | 2806 ++++++--- gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback.xml | 168 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu.xml | 266 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity.xml | 180 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml | 6108 ++++++++++---------- gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml | 326 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml | 223 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml | 22 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/l10n-readme.txt | 102 + gnome2-user-guide/C/part1.xml | 30 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/part2.xml | 30 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/plaingnomestartpreftools.xml | 380 ++ gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide-C.omf | 10 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide.xml | 19 +- 21 files changed, 6595 insertions(+), 4370 deletions(-) create mode 100644 gnome2-user-guide/C/plaingnomestartpreftools.xml (limited to 'gnome2-user-guide') diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog b/gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog index 3086c2d..bc92cba 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,7 @@ +2004-03-09 Brian Casey + + * Updated User Guide for GNOME 2.6. + 2004-01-30 Shaun McCance * Makefile.am: diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome-logo-icon.png b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome-logo-icon.png index 46457dd..06721a9 100644 Binary files a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome-logo-icon.png and b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome-logo-icon.png differ diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png index 845eb99..db03e36 100644 Binary files a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png and b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png differ diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf index c4b6193..0f82447 100644 Binary files a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf and b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf differ diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary.xml index dcd445b..678a4f7 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary.xml @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ keyboard. desktop - The part of the desktop environment where there are no interface + The part of the GNOME Desktop where there are no interface graphical items, such as panels and windows. @@ -30,14 +30,6 @@ folders, and applications. You can use desktop objects to provide convenient access to files, folders, and applications that you use frequently. - - desktop environment - - A windows-based environment for users. The desktop environment -is the sum of all the parts of your working environment. The desktop environment -includes all of your panels and windows, the desktop, and all of your workspaces. - - DNS name @@ -63,7 +55,8 @@ on the media. GNOME-compliant application An application that uses the standard GNOME programming libraries -is called a GNOME-compliant application. For example, Nautilus and gedit are GNOME-compliant applications. +is called a GNOME-compliant application. For example, Nautilus file manager and gedit text editor +are GNOME-compliant applications. @@ -106,9 +99,9 @@ to an email. mount - To mount is to make a file system available -for access. When you mount a file system, the file system is attached as a -subdirectory to your file system. + To mount is to make a file system available for access. When +you mount a file system, the file system is attached as a subdirectory to +your file system. @@ -121,7 +114,7 @@ subdirectory to your file system. preference tool A dedicated software tool that controls a particular part -of the behavior of the desktop environment. +of the behavior of the GNOME Desktop. @@ -189,15 +182,15 @@ list view which enables you to display the contents of a folder as a list. A Nautilus component that enables you to display a particular type of file in the view pane. A viewer component -might add menu items that are relevant to the file type to the Nautilus menus. -A viewer component might also enable you to use the Nautilus zoom buttons to change the size of the item in the view pane. +might add menu items that are relevant to the file type to the file manager +menus. A viewer component might also enable you to use the Nautilus zoom buttons to change the size of the item in the view pane. workspace - A workspace is a discrete area in the desktop environment -in which you can work. + A workspace is a discrete area in the GNOME Desktop in which +you can work. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml index f8cb208..0dc3cde 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml @@ -42,10 +42,10 @@ middle mouse button. - + Mouse Button - + Definition @@ -81,9 +81,9 @@ of a mouse device configured for normal right-hand use. - To reverse the handedness of your mouse device, open the , then select -the options that you require. If you do reverse the handedness of your mouse -device, then you must reverse the mouse button conventions used in this manual. + To reverse the handedness of your mouse device, start the Mouse preference tool, then select the options that you require. +If you do reverse the handedness of your mouse device, then you must reverse +the mouse button conventions used in this manual. Mouse Actions @@ -99,10 +99,10 @@ the mouse: - + Mouse Button - + Usage @@ -166,10 +166,10 @@ that you take with the mouse are as follows: - + Action - + Definition @@ -284,13 +284,13 @@ pointers. - + Pointer - + Associated Action - + Description @@ -545,123 +545,119 @@ pointer. Indicates that you have selected a column in a table to resize. For almost every task that you can perform with the mouse, you can use the keyboard to perform the same task. Shortcut keys are keys that provide you with a quick way to perform a task. - You can use shortcut keys to perform desktop environment tasks and to -work with interface items such as panels and windows. You can also use shortcut -keys in applications. To customize your shortcut keys, use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool. - You can also modify your desktop environment preferences to use keyboard -accessibility features. + You can use shortcut keys to perform general GNOME Desktop tasks and +to work with interface items such as panels and windows. You can also use +shortcut keys in applications. To customize your shortcut keys, use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool. + You can also modify the GNOME Desktop preferences to use keyboard accessibility +features. The following sections describe the shortcut keys that you can use. - Desktop Environment Shortcut Keys + General Shortcut Keys shortcut keys - desktop environment + general - Desktop environment shortcut keys enable you -to use the keyboard to perform desktop environment tasks. The following table -lists some desktop environment shortcut keys: + General shortcut keys enable you to use the keyboard to +perform general GNOME Desktop tasks. The following table lists some general +shortcut keys: - + Default Shortcut Keys - + Function - + AltF1 - + Opens the Main Menu. - + AltF2 - - Displays the Run Application -dialog. + + Displays the Run Application dialog. - + Print Screen - + Takes a screenshot. - - AltPrint -Screen + + AltPrint Screen - - Takes a screenshot -of the window that has focus. + + Takes a screenshot of the window that has focus. - + CtrlAltright arrow - + Switches to the workspace to the right of the current workspace. - + CtrlAltleft arrow - + Switches to the workspace to the left of the current workspace. - + CtrlAltup arrow - + Switches to the workspace above the current workspace. - + CtrlAltdown arrow - + Switches to the workspace below the current workspace. - + CtrlAltd - - Minimizes -all windows, and gives focus to the desktop. + + Minimizes all windows, and gives focus to the desktop. - + F1 - - Starts the online help browser, and displays appropriate -online help. + + Starts the online help browser, +and displays appropriate online Help. @@ -682,101 +678,103 @@ tasks. The following table lists some window shortcut keys: - + Default Shortcut Keys - + Function - + AltTab - - Switches between windows. When you use these -shortcut keys, a list of windows that you can select is displayed. Release -the keys to select a window. + + Switches +between windows. When you use these shortcut keys, a list of windows that +you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select a window. - + AltEsc - - Switches between windows in reverse order. -Release the keys to select a window. + + Switches +between windows in reverse order. Release the keys to select a window. - + F10 - - Opens the first menu on the left side of the menubar. + + Opens the first menu on the left +side of the menubar. - + Altspacebar - + Opens the Window Menu. - + Arrow keys - - Moves the focus between items in a menu. + + Moves the focus between items +in a menu. - + Return - + Chooses a menu item. - + Esc - + Closes an open menu. - + CtrlAltright arrow - + Switches to the workspace to the right of the current workspace. - + CtrlAltleft arrow - + Switches to the workspace to the left of the current workspace. - + CtrlAltup arrow - + Switches to the workspace above the current workspace. @@ -784,7 +782,7 @@ Release the keys to select a window. CtrlAltdown arrow - + Switches to the workspace below the current workspace. @@ -792,7 +790,7 @@ Release the keys to select a window. CtrlAltd - + Minimizes all windows, and gives focus to the desktop. @@ -814,10 +812,10 @@ tasks. The following table lists panel shortcut keys: - + Default Shortcut Keys - + Function @@ -843,72 +841,72 @@ Release the keys to select an item. - + CtrlF10 - - Opens the popup menu for the selected panel. + + Opens +the popup menu for the selected panel. - + Tab - - Switches the focus between objects on a panel. + + Switches the focus between objects +on a panel. - + Return - - Chooses the selected panel object or menu -item. + + Chooses the selected panel object +or menu item. - + ShiftF10 - - Opens the popup menu -for the selected panel object. + + Opens +the popup menu for the selected panel object. - + Arrow keys - - Moves the focus between items in a menu. Moves the focus between interface -items in an applet also. + + Moves the focus between items +in a menu. Moves the focus between interface items in an applet also. - + Esc - + Closes an open menu. - + F10 - - Opens the Applications menu from -the Menu Bar, if the Menu Bar -is in a panel. + + Opens the Applications menu from the Menu Bar, if the Menu Bar is in a panel. @@ -931,10 +929,10 @@ keys: - + Shortcut Keys - + Command @@ -1019,10 +1017,10 @@ example access keys from the Text Editor application: - + Access Keys - + Function @@ -1061,10 +1059,10 @@ dialog in the Text Editor application: - + Access Key - + Function @@ -1088,10 +1086,10 @@ dialog in the Text Editor application: - + Key - + Function @@ -1151,10 +1149,10 @@ your selection, for example, within a group of radio buttons in a dialog. resizing Some windows contain more than one pane. -A pane is a subdivision of a window. For example, the Nautilus file manager window contains a side pane and a -view pane. A window that contains panes has a resize handle on the edge between -the panes. To resize the pane, grab the resize handle, then drag the edge -to the size you require. +A pane is a subdivision of a window. For example, the Nautilus file manager window contains a side pane and a view pane. A +window that contains panes has a resize handle on the edge between the panes. +To resize the pane, grab the resize handle, then drag the edge to the size +you require. Using Tables @@ -1196,10 +1194,10 @@ how to select items in tables. - + Task - + Action diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess.xml index 8a4263a..6fde7c8 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess.xml @@ -300,9 +300,7 @@ of your settings. - For more information -on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, see GNOME 2.2 -Desktop Accessibility Guide. + For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, see GNOME 2.2 Desktop Accessibility Guide. Filter Settings @@ -423,9 +421,7 @@ of your settings. - For more information -on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, see GNOME 2.2 -Desktop Accessibility Guide. + For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, see GNOME 2.2 Desktop Accessibility Guide. Mouse Settings @@ -503,9 +499,7 @@ before the pointer moves. - For more information -on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, see GNOME 2.2 -Desktop Accessibility Guide. + For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, see GNOME 2.2 Desktop Accessibility Guide. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml index 4f271a0..8cd0e24 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml @@ -1,37 +1,86 @@ - Using the Basic Preference Tools + Using Preference Tools - The basic preference tools enable you to customize your -desktop background, and to configure your keyboard settings and your mouse -settings. You can use the basic preference tools to configure shortcut keys, -to set your sound preferences, and to configure your network proxy. You can -also use the basic preference tools to customize your screensaver, choose -a theme and fonts for your desktop environment, and to customize your application -menubars and toolbars. You can also customize window focus behavior. - This chapter describes how to use the basic preference tools to customize -your desktop environment. + This chapter describes how to use the preference tools to +customize the GNOME Desktop. - - Opening a Basic Preference Tool - You can open one of the basic preference tools in either of the following -ways: - - - From the Desktop Preferences menu - Choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the preference tool -that you require from the submenu. The dialog for the tool is displayed. - - - From the Start Here location - Open a Nautilus file manager window, then -choose GoStart Here. Alternatively, double-click on the Start Here -object on the desktop. The Start Here location is displayed. -Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object in the -file manager window to display your preference tools. - Double-click on the tool that you require. The dialog for the tool is -displayed. - - + + Setting Assistive Technology Preferences + + accessibility + setting assistive technology +preferences + + + preference tools + Assistive Technology + + Use the Assistive Technology preference tool to enable assistive technologies +in the GNOME Desktop. You can also use the Assistive Technology preference tool to specify assistive technology applications +to start automatically when you log in. + lists the assistive technology +preferences that you can modify. + + Assistive Technology Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Enable assistive technologies + + + + Select this option to enable assistive technologies +in the GNOME Desktop. + + + + + + Screenreader + + + + Select this option to start the Screenreader application automatically when you log in. + + + + + + Magnifier + + + + Select this option to start the Magnifier application automatically when you log in. + + + + + + On-screen keyboard + + + + Select this option to start the On-screen +keyboard application automatically when you log in. + + + + +
Customizing the Desktop Background @@ -40,7 +89,7 @@ displayed. customizing background - desktop environment preference tools + GNOME Desktop preference tools preference tools @@ -51,9 +100,8 @@ displayed. backgrounds customizing desktop background - The desktop background is the image or color that is applied -to your desktop. You can customize the desktop background in the following -ways: + The desktop background is the image or color that is applied to your +desktop. You can customize the desktop background in the following ways: Select an image for the desktop background. The image is superimposed @@ -69,20 +117,20 @@ is a visual effect where one color blends gradually into another color. You can also change the appearance of your desktop background from within the Nautilus file manager. - lists the background settings that -you can configure. + lists the background preferences +that you can modify. - Settings for Desktop Background + Desktop Background Preferences - - Element + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -90,33 +138,32 @@ you can configure. - Select picture + Add Wallpaper Choose an image to display on the desktop. To -choose an image, click on the Select picture button. -An image selector dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to choose an image. -When you choose an image, click OK. +choose an image, click on the Select picture button. An image selector dialog is displayed. +Use the dialog to choose an image. When you choose an image, click OK. - Picture Options + Style - To specify how to display the image, select -one of the following options: + To specify how to display the image, select one of the following +options from the Style drop-down list: - - Wallpaper: Repeats the image to cover -the desktop. - Centered: Displays the image in the middle of the desktop. + + + Fill Screen: Enlarges the image to cover +the desktop and maintains the relative dimensions of the image. Scaled: Enlarges the image until the @@ -124,11 +171,8 @@ image meets the screen edges, and maintains the relative dimensions of the image. - Stretched: Enlarges the image to cover -the desktop, and does not maintain the relative dimensions of the image. - - - No Picture: Displays no image. + Tiled: Enlarges the image until the image +meets the screen edges, and maintains the relative dimensions of the image. @@ -136,7 +180,7 @@ the desktop, and does not maintain the relative dimensions of the image. - Background Style + Desktop Colors @@ -175,6 +219,119 @@ color that you want to appear at the bottom edge.
+ + Configuring a CD Database + + preference tools + CD Database + + The CD Database preference tool +enables you to configure a CD database that your system can query. A CD database +contains information about CDs, such as the name of the artist, the title, +and the track list. When an application plays a CD, the application can query +the CD database about the CD, then display the information. + describes the preferences in the CD Database preference tool. + + CD Database Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Send no information + + + + Select this option if you do not want to send +any information to the CD database server. + + + + + + Send real information + + + + Select this option to send your name and hostname information to the CD database +server. + + + + + + Send other information + + + + Select this option to send another +name and hostname to the CD database server. Enter the name in the Name field. Enter the hostname in the Hostname +field. + + + + + + FreeDB round robin server + + + + FreeDB is a CD database. The FreeDB +round robin server is a load-sharing configuration of FreeDB servers. Select +this option to access the FreeDB CD database from this server. + + + + + + Other FreeDB server + + + + Select this option to access the FreeDB CD +database from another server. Select the server that you require from the +server table. + + + + + + Update Server List + + + + Click on this button to update the list of available +FreeDB servers in the server table. + + + + + + Other server + + + + Select this option to use another CD database. +Enter the name of the server on which the database resides in the Hostname field. Enter the port number on which you can access the +database in the Port field. + + + + +
+ Setting File Management Preferences @@ -182,15 +339,406 @@ color that you want to appear at the bottom edge. File Management - file manager + file +manager preferences preference tool - Use the File Management preference tool to set your Nautilus file manager preferences. You can also set your file manager -preferences in the File Management preferences dialog, -which you can open from the file manager application. For information on the -settings in the File Management preferences dialog and File Management preference tool, see Nautilus File -Manager. + Use the File +Management preference tool to set your Nautilus +file manager preferences. You can also set your file manager preferences in +the File Management preferences +dialog, which you can open from the file manager application. For information +on the preferences in the File Management preferences dialog and File Management preference tool, see Nautilus File Manager. + + + + Configuring File Types and Programs + + preference +tools + File Types and Programs + + + file types + configuring + + + services + configuring + + Use the File Types and Programs preference tool to configure the following: + + + File types + + You can specify how files +of various types are displayed and edited. For example, you can specify an +icon to represent a particular type of file. For another example, you can +specify that if a file is a plain text file, the file is launched in a text +editor. + The file manager and other GNOME applications check the contents of +a file to determine the type of a file. If the first lines do not determine +the type of the file, then the application checks the filename. + + + + Services + + A Uniform Resource +Identifier (URI) is a string that identifies a particular location +in a file system or on the Web. For example, the web address of a web page +is a URI. A service is a protocol or task that a URI +requests. For example, the http://www.gnome.org URI requests +the http service. + You can associate an application with a service, so that the application +performs the task required by the service. For example, you can associate +your preferred web browser with the http service. + + + + describes the elements +on the File Types and Programs preference tool. + + Elements on File Types and Programs Preference Tool + + + + + + + Element + + + Description + + + + + + + Table + + + To view the contents of a category of file types, click on the right arrow +next to the category name. The category expands, and displays a description +of each file type, and the file extension that is associated with the file +type. + To select a file type that you want to work with, click +on the file type. + + + + + + Add File Type + + + + Click on this button to add a file type. For more information, see . + + + + + + Add Service + + + + Click on this button to add a service. For more +information, see . + + + + + + Edit + + + + + file types + editing + + + services + editing + + To edit a file type, a service, or a file type category, +select the item that you want to edit, then click Edit. + + + + + + Remove + + + + To delete a file type or a service, select the item that +you want to delete, then click Remove. + + + + +
+ + To Add a File Type + + file types + adding + + To add a file type, perform the following steps: + + + Start the File Types and +Programs preference tool. + + + Click on the Add File Type button. +The Add File Type dialog is displayed. + + + Enter the properties of the file type in the dialog. The following +table describes the dialog elements on the Add File Type +dialog: + + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + No Icon + + + + Choose an icon to represent the file type. To choose +an icon, click on the No Icon button. An icon selector +dialog is displayed. Choose an icon from the dialog. Alternatively, to choose +an icon from another directory, click Browse. When +you choose an icon, click OK. + + + + + + Description + + + + Type a description of the file type. + + + + + + MIME type + + + + Enter the MIME type for this type of file. + + + + + + Category + + + + Enter the category to which you want the file type +to belong in this preference tool. Click on the Choose +to choose a category from the Choose a file category +dialog. + + + + + + Filename extensions + + + + Enter the file extensions to associate with the +file type. Enter a file extension in the field on the left side, then press Return. To delete a file extension, select the file extension in +the field on the right side, then click on the Remove +button. + + + + + + Viewer Component + + + + Select the viewer component to use to display files +of this type in the file manager. + + + + + + Default action + + + + Select the default application to use to open files +of this type. + + + + + + Program to run + + + + Specify a program to associate with the file type. +Enter the command to start the program in this field. Alternatively, to choose + a command that you entered previously, click the down arrow button, then +choose the command to run. + You can also use the Browse button to choose a command to run. + + + + + + Run in Terminal + + + + Select this option to run the program in a terminal +window. Choose this option for a program that does not create a window in +which to run. + + + + + + + + Click OK. + + + + + To Add a Service + + services + adding + + To add a service, perform the following steps: + + + Start the File Types and +Programs preference tool. + + + Click on the Add Service button. The Add Service dialog is displayed. + + + Enter the properties of the service in the dialog. The following +table describes the dialog elements on the Add Service +dialog: + + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Description + + + + Type a description of the service. + + + + + + Protocol + + + + Enter the protocol for the service. + + + + + + Program to Run + + + + Information to be supplied in a future release. + + + + + + Program + + + + Specify the program to associate with the service. +Enter the command to start the program in this field. Alternatively, to choose + a command that you entered previously, click the down arrow button, then +choose the command to run. + You can also use the Browse button to choose a command to run. + + + + + + Run in Terminal + + + + Select this option to run the program in a terminal +window. Choose this option for a program that does not create a window in +which to run. + + + + + + + + Click OK. + + + Choosing Default Fonts @@ -220,20 +768,20 @@ Manager. Use the Font preference tool to select the fonts to use in your applications, windows, terminals, and desktop. - lists the font settings that you -can configure. + lists the font preferences that +you can modify. - Settings for Fonts + Font Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -306,8 +854,8 @@ possible. Use this option for standard Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors. Best contrast: Adjusts fonts to give the sharpest possible contrast, and also antialiases fonts, so that characters -have smooth edges. This option might enhance the accessibility of the desktop -environment to users with visual impairments. +have smooth edges. This option might enhance the accessibility of the GNOME +Desktop to users with visual impairments. Subpixel smoothing (LCDs): Uses techniques @@ -353,12 +901,12 @@ or flat-screen displays.
- Previewing Fonts + To Preview a Font fonts previewing - You can use the file manager to preview fonts. To preview fonts, perform + You can use the file manager to preview a font. To preview a font, perform the following steps: @@ -373,25 +921,627 @@ bar. The fonts are displayed as icons in the view pane. + + To Add a TrueType Font + You can use the file manager to add a TrueType font. To add a TrueType +font, perform the following steps: + + + Open a file manager window and select the TrueType font that +you want to add. + + + Navigate to the fonts:/// location. The +fonts are displayed as icons. + + + Drag the TrueType font file that you want to add to the fonts:/// location. + + + - - Configuring Keyboard Settings + + Setting Your Login Photo - preference tools - Keyboard + desktop + login photo - keyboard - configuring general -preferences + GNOME Desktop preference tools + preference +tools - Use the Keyboard -preference tool to select the autorepeat settings for your keyboard, and to -configure typing break settings. - You can customize the settings for the Keyboard -preference tool in the following functional areas: - - + + preference tools + Login Photo + + The Login Photo +preference tool enables you to change the picture that is displayed in your +login window. + From the Login Photo preference tool, select an +image to display in your login window. Type the path for the folder from where +you want to select your image. Alternatively, click Browse +to display a dialog from which you can select an image to display as your +photograph and click OK. + + + Configuring Your Network +Proxy Connection + + preference +tools + Network Proxy + + + network proxy + setting preferences + + + Internet + configuring connection + + + proxy + setting preferences + + The Network Proxy +preference tool enables you to configure how your system connects to the Internet. +You can configure the GNOME Desktop to connect to a proxy server, and specify the details of the proxy server. A proxy server +is a server that intercepts requests to another server, and fulfills the request +itself, if it can. You can enter the Domain Name Service (DNS) name or the +Internet Protocol (IP) address of the proxy server. A DNS name is a unique alphabetic identifier for a computer on a network. +An IP address is a unique numeric identifier for a +computer on a network. + lists the Internet connection preferences +that you can modify. + + Internet Connection Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Direct internet +connection + + + + Select this option if you want to connect directly to the Internet, without +a proxy server. + + + + + + Manual proxy configuration + + + + Select +this option if you want to connect to the Internet through a proxy server, +and you want to configure the proxy server manually. + + + + + + HTTP proxy + + + + Enter the DNS name, or the IP +address of the proxy server to use when you request a HTTP service. Enter +the port number of the HTTP service on the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + + + + + Secure HTTP proxy + + + + Enter +the DNS name, or the IP address of the proxy server to use when you request +a Secure HTTP service. Enter the port number of the Secure HTTP service on +the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + + + + + FTP proxy + + + + Enter the DNS name, or the IP +address of the proxy server to use when you request a FTP service. Enter the +port number of the FTP service on the proxy server in the Port +spin box. + + + + + + Socks host + + + + Enter the DNS name, or the IP +address of the Socks host to use. Enter the port number for the Socks protocol +on the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + + + + + Automatic proxy +configuration + + + + Select this option if you want to connect to the Internet through a proxy +server, and you want to configure the proxy server automatically. + + + + + + Autoconfiguration +URL + + + + Enter the URL that contains the information required to configure the proxy +server automatically. + + + + +
+ + + Configuring Keyboard Accessibility Options + + AccessX + preference tools, Keyboard Accessibility + + + keyboard + configuring +accessibility options + + + accessibility + configuring keyboard + + + preference tools + Keyboard Accessibility + + Use the Keyboard accessibility +preference tool to set the keyboard accessibility preferences. The Keyboard accessibility preference tool is also known as AccessX. + You can customize the preferences for the keyboard accessibility in +the following functional areas: + + + + Basic + + + + + Filters + + + + + Mouse + + + + + Basic Preferences + lists the basic keyboard accessibility +preferences that you can modify. + + Keyboard Accessibility Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Enable keyboard +accessibility features + + + + Select this option to enable keyboard accessibility features. +When you select this option, the other options in the preference tool become +available. + + + + + + Disable if unused +for + + + + Select this option to deactivate keyboard accessibility preferences if the +keyboard is not used for a specified period of time. Use the slider to specify +the number of seconds of keyboard idle time required before the system disables +the keyboard accessibility preferences. When the specified number of seconds +elapses, the following keyboard accessibility preferences are disabled: + + + Bounce keys + + + Mouse keys + + + Slow keys + + + Sticky keys + + + Toggle keys + + + + + + + + Beep when features +turned on or off from keyboard + + + + Select this option for an audible indication when a feature +such as sticky keys or slow keys is activated, or deactivated. + + + + + + Import Feature +Settings + + + + Click on this button to import an AccessX configuration +file. + + + + + + Enable Sticky +Keys + + + accessibility + sticky keys + + + + Select this option to perform multiple simultaneous keypress operations by +pressing the keys in sequence. Alternatively, to enable the sticky keys feature, +press Shift five times. + You can set the following +sticky keys preferences: + + + Beep when modifier is pressed: Select +this option for an audible indication when you press a modifier key. + + + Disable if two keys pressed together: +Select this option to specify that when you press two keys simultaneously, +you can no longer press keys in sequence to perform multiple simultaneous +keypresses. + + + + + + + + Repeat Keys + + + accessibility + repeat keys + + + + Select this option to enable +the autorepeat settings for your keyboard. You can set the following autorepeat +preferences: + + + Delay: Use the slider or the spin box +to specify the interval to wait after the first keypress before the automatic +repeat of a pressed key. + + + Speed: Use the slider or the spin box +to specify the number of characters per second to enter. + + + + + + + + Type to test settings + + + + The +test area is an interactive interface so you can see how the keyboard settings +affect the display as you type. Type text in the test area to test the effect +of your settings. + + + + +
+ For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, +see GNOME 2.6 Desktop Accessibility Guide. + + + Filter Preferences + lists the filter preferences that +you can modify. + + Filter Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Enable keyboard +accessibility features + + + + Select this option to enable keyboard accessibility features. +When you select this option, the other options in the preference tool become +available. + + + + + + Enable Slow Keys + + + accessibility + slow keys + + + + Select this option to control the period of time that you must press-and-hold +a key before acceptance. Alternatively, to enable the slow keys feature, press-and-hold Shift for eight seconds. + You can set the following slow +keys preferences: + + + Only accept keys held for: Use the slider +or the spin box to specify the period of time that you must press-and-hold +a key before acceptance. + + + Beep when key is: Select the appropriate +option or options for an audible indication when a key is pressed, accepted, +or rejected. + + + + + + + + Enable Bounce +Keys + + + accessibility + bounce keys + + + + Select this option to accept a key input and to control the key repeat characteristics +of the keyboard. You can set the following bounce keys preferences: + + + Ignore duplicate keypresses within: Use +the slider or the spin box to specify the interval to wait after the first +keypress before the automatic repeat of a pressed key. + + + Beep if key is rejected: Select this +option for an audible indication of key rejection. + + + + + + + + Enable Toggle +Keys + + + accessibility + toggle keys + + + + Select this option for an audible indication of a toggle keypress. You hear +one beep when a toggle key is turned on. You hear two beeps when a toggle +key is turned off. + + + + + + Type to test settings + + + + The +test area is an interactive interface so you can see how the keyboard settings +affect the display as you type. Type text in the test area to test the effect +of your settings. + + + + +
+ For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, +see GNOME 2.6 Desktop Accessibility Guide. + + + Mouse Preferences + lists the mouse preferences that +you can modify. + + Mouse Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Enable keyboard +accessibility features + + + + Select this option to enable keyboard accessibility features. +When you select this option, the other options in the preference tool become +available. + + + + + + Enable Mouse Keys + + + accessibility + mouse keys + + + + Select this option to make the numeric keypad emulate mouse actions. You can +set the following mouse key preferences: + + + Maximum pointer speed: Use the slider +or the spin box to specify the maximum speed that the pointer moves across +the screen. + + + Time to accelerate to maximum speed: +Use the slider or the spin box to specify the duration of the acceleration +time of the pointer. + + + Delay between keypress and pointer movement: +Use the slider or the spin box to specify the period of time that must pass +after a keypress before the pointer moves. + + + + + + + + Mouse Preferences + + + + Click on this button to open the Mouse preference tool. + + + + +
+ For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, +see GNOME 2.6 Desktop Accessibility Guide. + + + + Configuring Keyboard Preferences + + preference tools + Keyboard + + + keyboard + configuring +general preferences + + Use the Keyboard preference tool to modify the autorepeat preferences for +your keyboard, and to configure typing break settings. + You can set the preferences for the Keyboard +preference tool in the following functional areas: + + Keyboard @@ -401,26 +1551,36 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: Typing Break + + + Layouts + + + + + Layout Options + + - Keyboard Settings + Keyboard Preferences Use the Keyboard tabbed section to set general keyboard preferences. To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, click on the Accessibility button. - lists the keyboard settings that -you can configure. + lists the keyboard preferences +that you can modify. - Settings for Keyboard + Keyboard Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -487,24 +1647,24 @@ blinks in fields and text boxes.
 - Typing Break Settings + Typing Break Preferences Use the Typing Break tabbed section to set typing break preferences. To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, click on the Accessibility button. - lists the typing break settings -that you can configure. + lists the typing break preferences + that you can modify. - Typing Break Settings + Typing Break Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -542,103 +1702,41 @@ before a typing break occurs. breaks. - - - - Allow postponing of breaks - - - - Select this option if you want to be able to postpone -typing breaks. - - - - -
- - - - Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts - - preference tools - Keyboard Shortcuts - - - shortcut keys - configuring - - - keyboard shortcuts - configuring - - - hot keys - configuring - - A keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of keys that provides -an alternative to standard ways of performing an action. - Use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool -to display the default keyboard shortcuts. You can customize the default keyboard -shortcuts to your requirements. - lists the keyboard shortcut settings that you -can customize. - - Default Settings for Keyboard Shortcuts - - - - - - - Option - - - Function - - - - - - - - Text editing shortcuts - - - - Select -one of the following settings: - - - Default: Use this setting for standard -shortcut keys. - - - Emacs: Use this setting for Emacs shortcut keys. - - - - - - - - Desktop shortcuts - - - - This -table lists actions and the shortcut keys that are associated with each action. - To change the shortcut keys for an action, click on the action -to select the action, then click on the shortcut for the action. Press the -keys that you want to associate with the action. - To disable the -shortcut keys for an action, click on the action to select the action, then -click on the shortcut for the action. Press Back Space. - - - - -
+ + + + Allow postponing of breaks + + + + Select this option if you want to be able to postpone +typing breaks. + + + + + + + + Keyboard Layout + Use the Layouts tabbed section to set your keyboard +layout. Select your keyboard model from the drop-down list. Use the navigational +buttons to add or remove a selected layout from the list of available layouts. + You can choose different layouts to suit different locales. For more +information on keyboard layouts, see the Keyboard Layout Switcher manual. + To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, +click on the Accessibility button. + + + Keyboard Layout Options + Use the Layout Options tabbed section to set your +keyboard layout options. Select an option from the list of available layout +options and click Add to select an option. Use Remove to remove a selected option. + For more information on the layout options, see the Keyboard +Layout Switcher manual. + To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, +click on the Accessibility button. + Customizing Menus and Toolbars in Applications @@ -656,20 +1754,20 @@ customizing appearance You can use the Menus & Toolbars preference tool to customize the appearance of menus, menubars, and toolbars for GNOME-compliant applications. - lists the menu and toolbar settings that -you can customize for GNOME-compliant applications. + lists the menu and toolbar preferences that +you can modify for GNOME-compliant applications. - Settings for Customizing Applications + Menu and Toolbar Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -697,7 +1795,6 @@ from application windows to any location on the screen. If you select this option, handles are displayed on the left side of the toolbars in your applications. To move a toolbar, click-and-hold on the handle, then drag the toolbar to the new location. - @@ -735,7 +1832,7 @@ toolbars with text only on each button.
 - Configuring Mouse Settings + Setting Mouse Preferences preference tools Mouse @@ -767,24 +1864,24 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: - Buttons Settings + Buttons Preferences Use the Buttons tabbed section to specify whether the mouse buttons are configured for left-hand use. You can also specify the delay between clicks for a double-click. - lists the mouse button settings -that you can configure. + lists the mouse button preferences +that you can modify. - Settings for Mouse Buttons + Mouse Button Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -805,7 +1902,7 @@ right mouse button are swapped. - Delay + Timeout @@ -820,49 +1917,70 @@ specified here, the action is not interpreted as a double-click.
- Pointer Settings + Pointer Preferences Use the Cursors tabbed section to set your mouse pointer preferences. - lists the mouse pointer settings -that you can configure: + lists the mouse pointer preferences +that you can modify: - Settings for Mouse Pointers + Mouse Pointer Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description + + + + Small + + + + Select this option to display a small mouse +pointer. + + + + + + Medium + + + + Select this option to display a medium mouse +pointer. + + - Cursor Theme + Large - Select the mouse pointer theme that you require -from the list box. + Select this option to display a large mouse pointer. - Show position -of cursor when the Control key is pressed + Highlight the +pointer when you press Ctrl - Select this option to enable a mouse -pointer animation when you press and release Ctrl. This feature -can assist you to locate the mouse pointer. + Select this option to enable a mouse pointer animation +when you press and release Ctrl. This feature can assist +you to locate the mouse pointer. @@ -870,23 +1988,23 @@ can assist you to locate the mouse pointer.
 - Motion Settings + Motion Preferences Use the Motion tabbed section to set your preferences for mouse movement. - lists the mouse motion settings -that you can configure: + lists the mouse motion preferences +that you can modify: - Settings for Mouse Motion + Mouse Motion Preferences - - Setting + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -930,507 +2048,883 @@ action.
 - - Configuring Network Proxy Settings + + Configuring Multimedia Keys preference tools - Network Proxy - - - network proxy - setting -preferences - - - proxy - setting preferences + Multimedia Keys - The Network -Proxy preference tool enables you to configure how your system -connects to networks. You can configure the desktop environment to connect -to a proxy server, and specify the details of the proxy -server. A proxy server is a server that intercepts requests to another server, -and fulfills the request itself, if it can. You can enter the Domain Name -Service (DNS) name or the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the proxy server. -A DNS name is a unique alphabetic identifier for a -computer on a network. An IP address is a unique numeric -identifier for a computer on a network. - lists the network proxy settings -that you can configure. - - Network Proxy Settings + Use the Multimedia Keys preference +tool to assign shortcut keys to an action. + lists the shortcut key preferences +that you can set for multimedia functions. +
+ Multimedia Keys Preferences - - + + - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description - - - Direct internet -connection - - - - Select this option if you want to connect directly to the Internet, without -a proxy server. - - - - - - Manual proxy configuration - - - - Select -this option if you want to connect to the Internet through a proxy server, -and you want to configure the proxy server manually. - - - - - - HTTP proxy - + + Multimedia keys table - - Enter the DNS name, or the IP -address of the proxy server to use when you request a HTTP service. Enter -the port number of the HTTP service on the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + To add the shortcut keys for an action, click on the action to select the +action, then press the keys that you want to associate with the action. + To disable the shortcut keys for an action, click on the action to select +the action, then press Back Space. - + - Secure HTTP proxy + Use PCM volume instead of Master +volume - - Enter -the DNS name, or the IP address of the proxy server to use when you request -a Secure HTTP service. Enter the port number of the Secure HTTP service on -the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + Select this option if you want +to use Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) volume instead of Master volume. - - - - FTP proxy - + + +
+ + + Customizing Your Panels + + preference tools + Panel Preferences + + + panels + customizing +behavior and appearance + + The Panel +Preferences preference tool enables you to configure the behavior +of panels. Any changes that you make with the Panel Preferences preference tool affect all of your panels. + lists the panel preferences +that you can modify: + + Panel Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element - - Enter the DNS name, or the IP -address of the proxy server to use when you request a FTP service. Enter the -port number of the FTP service on the proxy server in the Port -spin box. + + Description + + - + - Socks host + Close drawer when launcher is clicked - - Enter the DNS name, or the IP -address of the Socks host to use. Enter the port number for the Socks protocol -on the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + Select this option if +you want a drawer on a panel to close when you choose a launcher in the drawer. - + - Automatic proxy -configuration + Drawer and panel animation - - Select this option if you want to connect to the Internet through a proxy -server, and you want to configure the proxy server automatically. + + Select this option if you want your panels and drawers +to show and to hide in an animated style. - + - Autoconfiguration -URL + Animation speed - - Enter the URL that contains the information required to configure the proxy -server automatically. + + Select the speed of the panel animation from the +drop-down list.
- - Setting Screensaver Preferences + + Choosing Your Preferred Applications preference tools - Screensaver - - - sessions - configuring screensaver - - - screensaver, setting preferences + Preferred Applications - XScreenSaver - screensaver + default applications + preferred applications - A screensaver is an application that you can use to -replace the image on your screen when the screen is not in use. You can use -screensavers in the following ways: + Use the Preferred +Applications preference tool to specify the applications that +you want the GNOME Desktop to use when the GNOME Desktop starts an application +for you. For example, you can specify Xterm as +your preferred terminal application. When you open the Desktop +menu then choose New Terminal, Xterm starts. + You can customize the preferences for the Preferred Applications preference tool in the following functional areas. - Activate after a specified period of idle time. - - - Activate when you lock your screen. + + Web Browser + - Manage power used by your monitor when your system is idle. + + Mail Reader + - - You can customize the settings for the Mouse -preference tool in the following functional areas: - - Display Modes + Text Editor - Advanced + Terminal - - Display Modes Settings - Use the Display Modes tabbed section to set display -mode preferences. - lists the display mode settings -that you can configure. - - Settings for Screensaver Display Mode - - - + + Web Browser Preferences + + preferred applications + web browser + + + web browser, preferred application + + Use the Web Browser +tabbed section to configure your preferred web browser. The preferred web +browser opens when you click on a URL. For example, the preferred web browser +opens when you select a URL in an application, or when you select a URL launcher +on the desktop. + lists the preferred web browser +preferences that you can modify. +
+ Preferred Web Browser Preferences + + + - - - Setting + + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description + + + + + + + + Select a Web Browser + + + + Select this option if you want to use a standard +web browser. Use the drop-down combination box to select your preferred web +browser. + + + + + + Custom Web Browser + + + + Select this option if you want to use a custom +web browser. + + + + + + Command + + + + Enter the command to execute to start the custom web browser. +To enable the browser to display a URL that you click on, include “%s” after the command. + + + + + + Start in Terminal + + + + Select this option to run the command in a terminal +window. Select this option for a browser that does not create a window in +which to run. + + + + +
+ + + Email Client Preferences + + preferred applications + email client + + + email client, preferred application + + Use the Mail Reader +tabbed section to configure your preferred email client. + lists the preferred email +client preferences that you can modify. + + Preferred Email Client Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Select a Mail Reader + + + + Select this option if you want to use a standard +email client. Use the drop-down combination box to select your preferred email +client. + + + + + + Custom Mail Reader + + + + Select this option if you want to use a custom +email client. + + + + + + Command + + + + Enter the command to execute to start the custom email +client. + + + + + + Start in Terminal + + + + Select this option to run the command in a terminal +window. Select this option for an email client that does not create a window +in which to run. + + + + +
+ + + Text Editor Preferences + + preferred applications + text editor + + + text editor, preferred application + + Use the Text Editor +tabbed section to configure your preferred text editor. + lists the preferred text editor preferences +that you can modify. + + Preferred Text Editor Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Select an Editor + + + + Select this option if you want to use a standard +text editor. Use the drop-down combination box to specify your preferred text +editor. - - - + - Mode + Custom Editor - - Use the drop-down list to specify -the behavior of the screensaver application. Select from the following options: + + Select this option if you want to use a custom +text editor. A Custom Editor Properties dialog is displayed. - Disable Screen Saver: Select this option -if you do not want to use the screensaver application. + Name: Type the name of the custom text +editor. - Blank Screen Only: Select this option -if you want your screen to become blank when your screen locks. + Command: Enter the command to start the +custom text editor. - Only One Screen Saver: Select this option -if you want to display a single screensaver display from the display list -when your screen locks. + This application can open multiple files: +Select this option if the default text editor can open multiple files. - Random Screen Saver: Select this option -if you want to display a random selection of screensaver displays from the -screensaver display list when your screen locks. + This application needs to be run in a shell: +Select this option to run the command in a terminal window. Select this option +for an editor that does not create a window in which to run. + After you specify a custom text editor, you can click +on the Properties button to display the Custom Editor Properties dialog. You can use the dialog to modify +the properties of the custom text editor. - - Display list + + + Use this editor to open text files in the file manager + - - Select the screensaver display -that you require from the list. + + Select +this option if you want the file manager to start the custom text editor to +display text files. + + +
+ + + Terminal Preferences + + preferred applications + terminal + + + terminal, preferred application + + Use the Terminal tabbed section +to configure your preferred terminal. + lists the preferred terminal +preferences that you can modify. + + Preferred Terminal Preferences + + + + - - - Blank After - + + Dialog Element - - Specify how long to wait after the last use of the -mouse or keyboard, to activate the screensaver. + + Description + + - + - Cycle After + Select a Terminal - - Specify how long to show a particular screensaver -display before the next display. + + Select this option if you want to use a standard +terminal. Use the drop-down combination box to specify your preferred terminal. - + - Lock Screen After + Custom Terminal - - Select this option if you want the screen to lock -after the screensaver is activated. Use the spin box to specify the delay -between the activation of the screensaver and when the screen locks. + + Select this option if you want to use a custom +terminal. - + - Preview + Command - - Click on this button to preview -the screensaver display that is selected in the screensaver display list. -To stop the preview, press any key or click a mouse button. + + Enter the command to execute to start the custom terminal. - + - Settings + Exec Flag - - Click on this button to display -the options for the screensaver display that is selected in the screensaver -display list. + + Enter the exec option to use with the +command.
- - Advanced Settings - Use the Advanced tabbed section to set advanced -screensaver preferences. - lists the advanced screensaver settings -that you can configure. - - Advanced Screensaver Settings - - - + + + Setting Screen Resolution Preferences + + preference tools + Screen Resolution + + Use the Screen Resolution +preference tool to specify the resolution settings for your screen. lists the screen resolution preferences that +you can modify. +
+ Screen Resolution Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Resolution + + + + Select the resolution to use for the screen from +the drop-down list. + + + + + + Refresh rate + + + + Select the screen refresh rate to use for the screen +from the drop-down list. + + + + + + Make default for +this computer only + + + + Select this option to make the screen resolution settings the default settings +for the system that you are logged in to only. + + + + +
+ + + Configuring Sessions + + preference tools + Sessions + + + sessions + preferences + + + startup applications + customizing + + The Sessions +preference tool enables you to manage your sessions. You can set session preferences, +and specify which applications to start when you start a session. You can +configure sessions to save the state of applications in the GNOME Desktop, +and to restore the state when you start another session. You can also use +this preference tool to manage multiple GNOME sessions. + You can customize the settings for sessions and startup applications +in the following functional areas: + + + + Session Options + + + + + Current Session + + + + + Startup Programs + + + + + Setting Session Preferences + + sessions + setting options + + Use the Session Options tabbed section +to manage multiple sessions, and to set preferences for the current session. + lists the session options that +you can modify. + + Session Options + + + - - - Setting + + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description - - - Grab Desktop Images - - - - Some -screensavers can take a screenshot of your screen, then manipulate the screenshot -to create your screensaver display. Select this option to enable screensavers -to take a screenshot of your screen. - - - - - - Grab Video Frames - - - - Some -screensavers can capture a frame of video, then manipulate the captured image -to create your screensaver display. If your system has a video capture card, -select this option to enable screensavers to capture a frame of video. - - - - - - Choose Random -Image - - - - Select this option to enable screensavers to use images from a directory that -you select. Type the path for the directory in the field. Alternatively, click Browse to display a dialog from which you can select a directory. - - - - + - Verbose Dialognostics + Show splash +screen on login - - Select -this option if you want to display screensaver diagnostic information. + + Select this option to display a splash screen when you start a session. - + - Display Subprocess -Errors + Prompt on logout - - Select this option if you want to display errors related to screensaver subprocesses -on screen. + + Select this option to display a confirmation +dialog when you end a session. - + - Display Splash -Screen at Startup + Automatically save changes to session - - Select this option to if you want Xscreensaver -to display a splash dialog when Xscreensaver starts. + + + startup applications + session-managed + + Select this +option if you want the session manager to save the current state of your session. +The session manager saves the session-managed applications that are open, +and the settings associated with the session-managed applications. The next +time that you start a session, the applications start automatically, with +the saved settings. + If you do not select this option, when you +end you session the Logout Confirmation dialog displays +a Save current setup option. - + - Power Management -Enabled + Sessions - - Select this option to enable power management of your monitor. Power management -can reduce energy consumption by your monitor when you are not using the monitor. + + Use this area of the dialog to manage multiple sessions +in the GNOME Desktop, as follows: + + + To create a new session, click on the Add +button. The Add a new session dialog is displayed. Use +this dialog to specify a name for your session. + + + To change the name of a session, select the session in the Choose Current Session table. Click on the Edit +button. The Edit session name dialog is displayed. Type +a new name for your session. + + + To delete a session, select the session in the Choose Current Session table. Click on the Delete +button. + + + When you log in on GDM, you choose +a session. When you choose a session, you can select which of the multiple +sessions to use. + + +
+ + + Setting Session Properties + + startup applications + session-managed + + + sessions + setting properties + + Use the Current +Session tabbed section to specify startup order values, and to +choose restart styles for the session-managed applications in your current +session. + lists the session properties that you can +configure. + + Session Properties + + + + - - - Standby After - + + Dialog Element - - Specify -how long to wait to put the monitor in standby mode. When the monitor is in -standby mode, the screen is black. + + Description + + - + - Suspend After + Order - - Specify -how long to wait to put the monitor in power-saving mode. + + The Order +property specifies the order in which the session manager starts session-managed +startup applications. The session manager starts applications with lower order +values first. The default value is 50. + To specify the startup +order of an application, select the application in the table. Use the Order spin box to specify the startup order value. - + - Off After + Style - - Specify how long to wait to switch -off monitor. + + The Style property determines the +restart style of an application. To select a restart style for an application, +select the application in the table, then choose one of the following styles: + + + + Normal + + Starts automatically when you start a GNOME session. Use the kill command to terminate applications with this restart style during +a session. + + + + Restart + + Restarts automatically whenever you close or terminate the application. +Choose this style for an application if the application must run continuously +during your session. To terminate an application with this restart style, +select the application in the table, then click on the Remove +button. + + + + Trash + + Does not start when you start a GNOME session. + + + + Settings + + Starts automatically when you start a session. Applications with this +style usually have a low startup order, and store your configuration settings +for GNOME and session-managed applications. + + - + - Install Colormap + Remove - - Select -this option to install a private colormap when the screensaver is active. -Use of a private colormap might improve the quality of the color in particular -screensaver displays. + + Click on the Remove button to delete +the selected application from the list. The application is removed from the +session manager, and closed. Application that you delete are not started +the next time that you start a session. - + - Fade to Black -When Blanking + Apply - - Select this option if you want your display to fade to black when the screensaver -activates. + + Click on the Apply button to apply changes to the startup +order and the restart style. + + +
+ + + Configuring Startup Applications + + startup applications + non-session-managed + + Use the Startup Programs +tabbed section of the Sessions preference tool +to specify non-session-managed startup applications. +Startup applications are applications that start automatically when you start +a session. You specify the commands that run the non-session-managed applications +in the Startup Programs tabbed section. The commands +execute automatically when you log in. + You can also start session-managed applications automatically. For more +information, see . + lists the startup applications +preferences that you can modify. + + Startup Programs Preferences + + + + - - - Fade from Black -When Unblanking - + + Dialog Element - - Select this option if you want your display to fade from black to the screen -contents when the screensaver stops. + + Description + + - + - Fade Duration + Additional startup programs - - Specify how long to take to fade to black when the -screensaver activates. + + Use this table to manage non-session-managed +startup applications as follows: + + + To add a startup application, click on the Add button. The Add Startup Program dialog is +displayed. Enter the command to start the application in the Startup +Command field. + If you specify more than one startup application, use the Priority spin box to specify the startup order of the each application. +The startup order is the order in which you want the startup applications +to start. + + + To edit a startup application, select the startup application, +then click on the Edit button. The Edit Startup +Program dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to modify the command +and the startup order for the startup application. + + + To delete a startup application, select the startup application, +then click on the Delete button. + + @@ -1438,63 +2932,78 @@ screensaver activates.
 - - Setting Screen Resolution Preferences + + Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts preference tools - Screen Resolution + Keyboard Shortcuts - Use the Screen Resolution preference tool to -specify the resolution settings for your screen. -lists the screen resolution settings that you can configure. - - Settings for Screen Resolution + + shortcut +keys + configuring + + + keyboard shortcuts + configuring + + A keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of +keys that provides an alternative to standard ways of performing an action. + Use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool to display the default keyboard +shortcuts. You can customize the default keyboard shortcuts to your requirements. + +lists the keyboard shortcut settings that you can customize. +
+ Keyboard Shortcuts Preferences - - + + - - Setting + + Dialog Element - + Description - - - Resolution - - - - Select the resolution to use for the screen from -the drop-down list. - - - - + - Refresh rate + Text editing shortcuts - - Select the screen refresh rate to use for the screen -from the drop-down list. + + Select +one of the following settings: + + + Default: Use this setting for standard +shortcut keys. + + + Emacs: Use this setting for Emacs shortcut keys. + + - Make default for -this computer only + Desktop shortcuts - Select this option to make the screen resolution settings the default settings -for the system that you are logged in to only. + This +table lists actions and the shortcut keys that are associated with each action. + To change the shortcut keys for an action, click on the action +to select the action, then click on the shortcut for the action. Press the +keys that you want to associate with the action. + To disable the +shortcut keys for an action, click on the action to select the action, then +click on the shortcut for the action. Press Back Space. @@ -1546,23 +3055,23 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: - General Settings + General Sound Preferences Use the General tabbed section of the Sound preference tool to specify when to launch the GNOME sound server. You can also enable sound event functions. - lists the general sound settings -that you can configure. + lists the general sound preferences +that you can modify.
- Settings for Sound + General Sound Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -1576,8 +3085,7 @@ server startup Select this option to start the GNOME sound server when you start a GNOME -session. When the sound server is active, the desktop environment can play -sounds. +session. When the sound server is active, the GNOME Desktop can play sounds. @@ -1588,9 +3096,9 @@ events - Select this option to play sounds when particular events occur in your desktop -environment. You can select this option only if the Enable sound -server startup option is selected. + Select this option to play sounds when particular events occur in the GNOME +Desktop. You can select this option only if the Enable sound server +startup option is selected. @@ -1598,7 +3106,7 @@ server startup option is selected.
- Sound Event Settings + Sound Event Preferences Use the Sound Events tabbed section of the Sound preference tool to associate particular sounds with particular events. @@ -1606,20 +3114,20 @@ events. option, and the Sounds for events option before you can access the Sound Events tabbed section. - lists the sound events settings -that you can configure. + lists the sound events preferences +that you can modify. - Settings for Sound Events + Sound Event Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -1688,21 +3196,21 @@ bellUse the System Bell tabbed section to set your preferences for the system bell.Some applications play a bell sound to indicate a keyboard input error. -Use the options in the System Bell tabbed section to -configure the bell sound. lists the system -bell settings that you can configure. +Use the preferences in the System Bell tabbed section +to configure the bell sound. lists the +system bell preferences that you can modify.
- Settings for System Bell + System Bell Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -1759,36 +3267,34 @@ to indicate an input error. - Customizing Themes in the Desktop Environment + Customizing Themes themes - setting controls themes + setting controls options themes setting window -frame themes +frame options themes - setting icons themes + setting icons options windows - setting frame themes + setting frame theme options preference tools Theme - A -theme is a group of coordinated settings that specifies the visual appearance -of a part of the desktop environment. You can choose themes to change the -appearance of the desktop environment. Use the Theme -preference tool to select a theme for your desktop environment. You can choose -from a list of available themes. The list of available themes includes several -themes for users with accessibility requirements. - A theme contains settings that affect different parts of the GNOME desktop, + A theme is a group of coordinated settings that specifies +the visual appearance of a part of the GNOME Desktop. You can choose themes +to change the appearance of the GNOME Desktop. Use the Theme preference tool to select a theme. You can choose from a list +of available themes. The list of available themes includes several themes +for users with accessibility requirements. + A theme contains settings that affect different parts of the GNOME Desktop, as follows: @@ -1831,9 +3337,7 @@ of controls options, window frame options, and icon options. To create a custom theme, perform the following steps: - To open the Theme preference tool, -choose ApplicationsDesktop -PreferencesTheme. + Start the Theme preference tool. Select a theme in the list of themes. @@ -1882,9 +3386,7 @@ be a .tar.gz file. To install a new theme, perform the following steps: - To open the Theme preference tool, -choose ApplicationsDesktop -PreferencesTheme. + Start the Theme preference tool. Click on the Install theme button. @@ -1908,9 +3410,7 @@ options. You can find many controls options on the Internet. perform the following steps: - To open the Theme preference tool, -choose ApplicationsDesktop -PreferencesTheme. + Start the Theme preference tool. Click on the Details button. An Theme Details dialog is displayed. @@ -1941,9 +3441,7 @@ the new option. the following steps: - To open the Theme preference tool, -choose ApplicationsDesktop -PreferencesTheme. + Start the Theme preference tool. Click on the Details button. A Theme Details dialog is displayed. @@ -1989,21 +3487,21 @@ bar. The themes are displayed as icons in the view pane. Windows Use the Windows preference -tool to customize window behavior for your desktop environment. - lists the window behavior settings -that you can customize. +tool to customize window behavior for the GNOME Desktop. + lists the windows preferences +that you can modify.
- Settings for Window Behavior + Windows Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback.xml index 97ea925..0187639 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback.xml @@ -38,28 +38,52 @@ desktop.You can customize the pattern or color of the desktop. - By default, your desktop contains three objects. + describes the functions of the default objects on the desktop.
Functions of Default Desktop Objects - - - + + + - + Object - + Component - + Function + + + + + + + + + Nautilus computer icon. + + + + + + + Computer + + + + Opens a +file manager window, and displays your CD-ROM drive and floppy drives, file +system and network. + + @@ -140,7 +164,7 @@ window, and displays your Trash in the view pane. A desktop object is an icon on your desktop that you can use to open your files, folders, and applications. By default, your desktop -contains three objects. You can also add objects to your desktop to provide +contains four objects. You can also add objects to your desktop to provide convenient access to files, folders, applications, and URIs that you use frequently. For example, you can add a launcher to your desktop to enable you to open a particular application that you use often. @@ -153,10 +177,10 @@ you can add to your desktop. - + Object Type - + Description @@ -254,8 +278,7 @@ the File Types and Programs preference tool. on the object, then choose Open With. Choose an action from the Open With submenu. The items in the Open With submenu correspond -to the contents of the following parts of the File Types and -Programs preference tool: +to the contents of the following parts of the File Types and Programs preference tool: Default action drop-down list in the Edit file type dialog @@ -278,11 +301,12 @@ once on a file to execute the default action. launchers A desktop launcher can start an application -or link to a particular file, folder, FTP site, or URI. +or link to a particular file, folder, FTP site, or URI location. To add a launcher to your desktop, perform the following steps: - Right-click on the desktop, then choose New Launcher. A Create Launcher dialog is displayed. + Right-click on the desktop, then choose Create Launcher. A Create Launcher dialog +is displayed. For information on how to enter the properties of the launcher @@ -291,6 +315,9 @@ With Panels. The command that you enter for the launcher is the command that is executed when you use the desktop object. + You can also drag an application launcher from a menu to the desktop. +For example, you can open a menu that contains a launcher for an application +that you use often, then drag the launcher to your desktop. To Add a Symbolic Link to the Desktop @@ -421,10 +448,9 @@ Right-click on any desktop object, then choose Paste Filescreating a folder on To create a folder object, right-click on the desktop to -open the Desktop menu. Choose New Folder. -An untitled folder is added to the desktop. Type the -name of the new folder, then press Return. The folder is -displayed with the new name. The new folder resides in your desktop directory. +open the Desktop menu. Choose Create Folder. An untitled folder is added +to the desktop. Type the name of the new folder, then press Return. The folder is displayed with the new name. The new folder resides +in your desktop directory. @@ -477,6 +503,9 @@ is only available if you select the Include a Delete command that bypasses Trash option in the NautilusFile Management Preferences dialog. To delete an object from the desktop right-click on the object, then choose Delete. + + You cannot delete the Home or Trash desktop objects. + To View the Properties of a Desktop Object @@ -771,84 +800,74 @@ menu - + - Desktop menu. The context describes the graphic. + Desktop menu. The context describes the graphic. Desktop menuillustrationTo open the Desktop menu, right-click on a vacant space on the desktop. You can use the Desktop menu to perform actions on the desktop. - describes the items in the Desktop menu. -
+ describes the items in +the Desktop menu. +
Items on the Desktop Menu - + Menu Item - + Function - - - New Window - - - - Opens a new file manager window that displays your -home location. - - - - + - New Folder + Open Terminal - - Creates a new folder object on your desktop. The folder is created in your -desktop directory. + + Starts a GNOME Terminal. - + - New Terminal + Create Folder - - Starts a GNOME Terminal. + + Creates a new folder object. - + - New Launcher + Create Launcher - - Creates a launcher on your desktop. For more information, see . + + Creates a launcher on your desktop. For more +information, see . - + - Scripts + Create Document - - Opens a submenu of scripts that -you can run. + + Create a document. You can select to create an empty +document or select a document from a template. @@ -870,29 +889,7 @@ Name Ensures that the left edges of the objects -on the desktop are aligned with one another. - - - - - - Cut Files - - - - Deletes the selected file or -files from the folder or desktop, and places the file or files in buffer. - - - - - - Copy Files - - - - Copies the selected file or files from the folder or desktop, and places the -file or files in buffer. +on the desktop are aligned. @@ -902,18 +899,7 @@ file or files in buffer. - Puts the file or files in the buffer into the selected folder or the desktop. - - - - - - Disks - - - - Enables you to mount diskettes -and other removable media. + Puts the file or files into the selected folder or the desktop. @@ -976,11 +962,11 @@ panel on the screen edge. If there is an edge panel on the screen edge, you must hide the panel before you drag the color. - Use the Background preference tool. + Use the Desktop Background preference tool. - Choose a pattern or color for the background from the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. To change the pattern or color -of the desktop background, perform the following steps: + Choose a pattern or color for the background from the Background Preferences dialog. To change the pattern or color of +the desktop background, perform the following steps: Open a file manager window. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu.xml index a76eb84..406c893 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu.xml @@ -9,32 +9,34 @@ menus introduction - You can access all desktop environment functions through menus. The -panels contains menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels to -perform your tasks. You can perform various actions on your menus, such as -copy menu items to panels. - You can access the following menus in your desktop environment: + You can access all GNOME Desktop functions through menus. The panels +contains menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels to perform +your tasks. You can perform various actions on your menus, such as copy menu +items to panels. + You can access the following menus in the GNOME Desktop: - Applications menu: You can access many -of your applications, commands, and configuration options from the Applications menu. You can also access the desktop environment preference -tools from the Applications menu. + Main Menu: You can access the items in +the Applications menu from the Main Menu. +You can have many Main Menu buttons in your panels. You +can also access the items in the Actions menu from the Main Menu. The items in the Actions menu are +at the top level of the Main Menu. - Actions menu: You can access various commands -that enable you to perform desktop environment tasks from the Actions menu. For example, you can start the Search Tool -application, or log out of the desktop environment. + Menu Bar: You can access the items +in the Applications and Actions menus +from Menu Bar. You can have many Menu Bar applets in your panels. - Main Menu: You can access the items in -the Applications and Actions menus from -the Main Menu. You can have many Main Menu -buttons in your panels. + Applications menu: You can access many +of your applications, commands, and configuration options from the Applications menu. You can also access the +GNOME Desktop preference tools from the Applications menu. - Menu Bar: You can also access the -items in the Applications and Actions -menus from the Menu Bar. You can have many Menu Bar objects in your panels. + Actions menu: You can access commands that +enable you to perform various tasks from the Actions menu. +For example, you can start the Search Tool application, +or log out of the GNOME Desktop. You can also right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop menu. The Desktop menu enables you to perform @@ -59,11 +61,11 @@ and enable you to work in the way that you prefer. An arrow to the right of an item in a menu indicates that the item is a submenu. When you point to the submenu, the submenu opens. You can choose -items from the submenu. +items from the submenu. When you choose a launcher, the launcher starts an application or runs a command. You can also right-click on a launcher to open a popup menu. The popup menu enables you to add the item to a panel, and perform other tasks. -For more information on the popup menu, see the next section. +For more information on the popup menu, see the next section. You can change the theme for your session to change how all your menus look. To change the theme, use the Theme preference tool. @@ -118,7 +120,7 @@ as a drawer object. - describes menu item popup menus. launchersadding to panel + describes menu item popup menus. launchersadding to panelmenusadding to panel
Menu Item Popup Menus @@ -126,10 +128,10 @@ as a drawer object. - + Item - + Description @@ -248,10 +250,6 @@ the properties of the submenu.
- - menus - adding to panel - @@ -262,7 +260,11 @@ the properties of the submenu. The Applications menu contains a hierarchy of submenus, from which you can start the standard GNOME applications and -preference tools. The Applications menu contains the Desktop Preferences menu. You can use the Desktop Preferences menu to start the desktop environment preference tools. The Applications menu also includes the file manager and the help browser. +preference tools. The Applications +menu contains the Desktop Preferences menu. You can use +the Desktop Preferences menu to start the GNOME Desktop +preference tools. The Applications menu also includes the +file manager and the help browser. The Applications menu resides in the following places: @@ -286,9 +288,8 @@ preference tools. The Applications menu contains the menus Actions menu - The Actions menu contains various commands that enable -you to perform desktop environment tasks. -describes the commands in the Actions menu. + The Actions menu contains commands that enable you +to perform various tasks in the GNOME Desktop. describes the commands in the Actions menu. Actions Menu Commands @@ -296,10 +297,10 @@ describes the commands in the Actions menu. - + Menu Item - + Function @@ -332,7 +333,7 @@ manual. - Open Recent + Recent Documents @@ -351,16 +352,6 @@ you saved. dialog to save the screenshot. - - - - Lock Screen - - - - Locks your screen. - - @@ -374,7 +365,8 @@ dialog to save the screenshot.
- The Actions menu resides in the following places: + The Actions menu resides in the following +places: Main Menu. The items in the Actions menu are at the top level of the Main Menu. @@ -391,7 +383,7 @@ dialog to save the screenshot. The Run Application dialog gives you access to the command line. When you run a command in the Run Application dialog, you cannot receive output from the command. - To run a command from the command line perform the following steps: + To run a command from the command line perform the following steps: Display the Run Application dialog. You @@ -400,9 +392,8 @@ following ways:From any panelAdd the the panel, then choose Add to PanelActionsRun. Click on the Run button.From the Main MenuOpen the Main Menu, then choose Run Application.From the Menu BarChoose ActionsRun -Application.Use shortcut keysThe default shortcut keys to display the Run Application -dialog are AltF2. You can change the -shortcut keys that display the Run Application dialog +Application.Use shortcut keysThe default shortcut keys to display the Run Application dialog are AltF2.You can change +the shortcut keys that display the Run Application dialog in the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool.From a menu item popup menuRight-click on an item in a menu, then choose Put into run dialog from the popup menu. The Run Application dialog opens with the command from the menu in the command field. @@ -432,18 +423,6 @@ command that does not create a window in which to run. You can take a screenshot in any of the following ways: - - From the Menu Bar - To take a screenshot of the entire screen, choose ActionsTake Screenshot. -A Save Screenshot dialog is displayed. To save the screenshot, -select the Save screenshot to file option. Enter the -path and filename for the screenshot in the drop-down combination box. Alternatively, -to save the screenshot to another directory, click Browse. -When you select a directory, click OK. - You can also save the screenshot to the desktop. To save the screenshot -to the desktop, select the Save screenshot to desktop -option. - From any panel Add the Screenshot button to a panel. Right-click @@ -460,35 +439,34 @@ dialog to save the screenshot. - + Default Shortcut Keys - + Function - + Print Screen - - Takes a screenshot of the entire screen, and -displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. + + Takes a screenshot of the entire +screen, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use +the Save Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. - - AltPrint -Screen + + AltPrint Screen - - Takes a screenshot -of the window to which the mouse points, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot dialog to -save the screenshot. + + Takes a screenshot of the window to which the mouse points, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot +dialog to save the screenshot. @@ -496,6 +474,18 @@ save the screenshot. You can use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool to modify the default shortcut keys. + + + From Menu Bar + To take a screenshot of the entire screen, choose ActionsTake Screenshot. +A Save Screenshot dialog is displayed. To save the screenshot, +select the Save screenshot to file option. Enter the +path and filename for the screenshot in the drop-down combination box. Alternatively, +to save the screenshot to another directory, click Browse. +When you select a directory, click OK. + You can also save the screenshot to the desktop. To save the screenshot +to the desktop, select the Save screenshot to desktop +option. Use a command @@ -511,46 +501,47 @@ command as follows: - + Option - + Function - + --window - - Takes a screenshot of the window that has -focus, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. + + Takes a screenshot of the window +that has focus, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. +Use the Save Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. - + --delay=seconds - - Takes -a screenshot after the specified number of seconds, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot + + Takes a screenshot after the specified number of seconds, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. - + --help - - Displays the options for the command. + + Displays the options for the +command. @@ -572,22 +563,10 @@ Menu Main Menu introduction - - - - - - - Open Main Menu. Menu items: Applications, Run Application, Search for Files, Open Recent, Take Screenshot, Lock Screen, Log Out. - - - - The Main Menu provides access to the Applications menu and the many of the items in the Actions -menu. You can access almost all of the standard applications, commands, and -configuration options from the Main Menu. - You can add Main Menu buttons to your panels. By -default, the Main Menu is represented on panels by a stylized -footprint icon, as illustrated in the graphic above. + The Main Menu provides access to +the Applications menu and many of the items in the Actions menu. You can access almost all of the standard applications, +commands, and configuration options from the Main Menu. + You can add Main Menu buttons to your panels. To Open the Main Menu @@ -604,8 +583,8 @@ footprint icon, as illustrated in the graphic above. Use shortcut keys You can use shortcut keys to open the Main Menu. When you use shortcut keys to open the Main Menu, the Main Menu appears at the mouse pointer. - The default shortcut keys to open the Main Menu are AltF1. To change the shortcut keys that open -the Main Menu, use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool. + The default shortcut keys to open the Main Menu are AltF1. To change the shortcut keys that +open the Main Menu, use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool. @@ -671,7 +650,7 @@ to a panel, right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Desktop Preferences menu - You use the following desktop environment components to customize menus: + You use the following GNOME Desktop components to customize menus: Menus on panels @@ -682,10 +661,53 @@ to a panel, right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose When you use panels to customize your menus, you use the menu item popup menu. For more information, see . - When you use the file manager to customize your menus, you must access -the Applications menu or the Desktop Preferences menu from within the file manager. To access the Applications menu or the Desktop Preferences menu, open a -file manager window. Choose GoStart Here. Double-click on the Applications object or on the Desktop Preferences object. -For more information on the file manager, see Nautilus File Manager. + When you use the file manager to customize your menus, you must access the Applications menu or the Desktop Preferences +menu from within the file manager. To access the Applications +menu or the Desktop Preferences menu, open a file manager +window. + To access menus +in the file browser manager, enter one of the following URIs in the field +on the location bar: + + + + + + + + Menu + + + Enter this URI + + + + + + + Applications menu + + + + applications:/// + + + + + + Desktop Preferences menu + + + + preferences:/// + + + + + + + To access menus in the file object manager, double-click on the Start Here object on the desktop. The contents of the Start Here location are displayed in a file object manager window. + For more information on the file manager, see Nautilus File Manager. To Add a Menu @@ -696,12 +718,12 @@ For more information on the file manager, see Nautilus File Manager In a file manager window, access the location where you want -to add the menu. For example, to add a menu to the Applications -menu, choose GoStart Here, then double-click on the Applications object. +to add the menu. For example, if you want to add a menu to the Applications menu, enter applications:/// in the field on +the location bar from a file browser manager window. - Choose FileNew Folder. An untitled folder is added to the -view pane. The name of the folder is selected. + Choose FileCreate Folder. An untitled folder +is added to the view pane. The name of the folder is selected. Type a name for the folder, then press Return. @@ -739,17 +761,12 @@ Launcher dialog. For more information on the elements in the To add a launcher to an empty menu, perform the following steps: - Open a file manager window, then choose GoStart Here. Alternatively, -double-click on the Start Here object on the desktop. -The Start Here location is displayed. - - - In the file manager window, double-click on the object that -represents the menu to which you want to add the launcher. + In a file manager window, access the menu where you want to +add the launcher. - Choose FileNew Launcher. A Create Launcher -dialog is displayed. + Choose FileCreate Launcher. A Create +Launcher dialog is displayed. Enter the properties of the launcher in the Create @@ -771,7 +788,8 @@ steps: In a file manager window, access the location from which you -want to copy the launcher. For example, to copy a launcher from the Applications menu, choose GoStart Here, then double-click on the Applications object. +want to copy the launcher. For example, if you want to copy a launcher from +the Applications menu, enter applications:/// in the field on the location bar from a file browser manager window. Select the launcher that you want to copy, then choose EditCopy File. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity.xml index fb13a3c..b16be8d 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity.xml @@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ Working With Windows The information in this chapter describes how to use windows -in the desktop environment. You can use several types of window manager with -the GNOME Desktop, for example, Metacity and Sawfish. Many of the functions in Metacity +in the GNOME Desktop. You can use several types of window manager with the +GNOME Desktop, for example, Metacity and Sawfish. Many of the functions in Metacity are also available in Sawfish. This chapter describes the functions that are associated with the Metacity window manager. @@ -18,14 +18,13 @@ window manager. workspaces introduction - You can display many windows at the same time in your desktop -environment. Your windows are displayed in subdivisions of your desktop environment -that are called workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can -work. Every workspace in your desktop environment contains the same desktop, -the same panels, and the same menus. However, you can run different applications, -and open different windows in each workspace. You can display only one workspace -at a time in your desktop environment but you can have windows open in other -workspaces. + You can display many windows at the same time in the GNOME +Desktop. Your windows are displayed in subdivisions of the GNOME Desktop that +are called workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. +Every workspace contains the same desktop, the same panels, and the same menus. +However, you can run different applications, and open different windows in +each workspace. You can display only one workspace at a time, but you can +have windows open in other workspaces. The Workspace Switcher applet displays a visual representation of your windows and workspaces, as show in .
@@ -41,10 +40,10 @@ visual representation of your windows and workspaces, as show in Window Manager Behavior @@ -55,8 +54,10 @@ you require. The window manager manages where your windows are located, and which window has focus. The window frame contains buttons that enable you to perform standard actions such as moving, closing, and resizing windows. - You can configure some window manager settings in the Windows preference tool. This manual describes the functions -that are associated with the default configuration of the Metacity window manager. The default configuration is specified in the Windows preference tool. + You can set some window manager preferences in the Windows preference tool. This manual describes the functions that are +associated with the default configuration of the Metacity +window manager. The default configuration is specified in the Windows preference tool. + @@ -65,7 +66,7 @@ that are associated with the default configuration of the Metacity< windows types of - The desktop environment features the following types of windows: + The GNOME Desktop features the following types of windows: Application windows @@ -135,7 +136,7 @@ window. themes You can apply several themes to your window frames. The theme determines -how the frame looks. To choose a theme for all your window frames, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesTheme. +how the frame looks. To choose a theme for all your window frames, use the Theme preference tool. Control Elements @@ -165,10 +166,10 @@ frames, from left to right. - + Control Element - + Description @@ -290,16 +291,6 @@ with that you can use to work with windows and workspaces. Window Menu - - - - - - - Window Menu. Menu items: Minimize, Maximize, Shade, Move, Resize, Close, Put on All Workspaces, Move to workspace-name. - - - windows Window Menu @@ -308,9 +299,8 @@ that you can use to work with windows and workspaces. menus Window Menu - The Window Menu is a menu of commands that you can -use to perform actions on your windows. To open the Window Menu -perform one of the following actions: + The Window Menu is a menu of commands +that you can use to perform actions on your windows. To open the Window Menu perform one of the following actions: Click on the Window Menu button on @@ -333,11 +323,11 @@ in the Window Menu. - + Menu Item - - Function + + Function @@ -362,14 +352,14 @@ the window. If the window is already maximized, choose Unmaximize - - Roll Up or Unroll + + + On Top + - - Reduces a window -so that only the titlebar is visible. If the window is already rolled up, -choose Unroll to restore the window to its previous -size. + + Places +the window above any other open windows on the desktop. @@ -416,13 +406,28 @@ only. - - Move to workspace-name or Only on workspace-name + + Move +to Workspace Right or Move to Workspace Left - - Moves the window to the workspace that you choose. If -the window is on all of your workspaces, choose Only on workspace-name to put the window on the workspace -that you want. + + Move the window to the +workspace to the right of the current workspace. If the window is already +on the workspace to the right of your workspace, choose Move +to Workspace Left to move the window to the workspace to the +left of the current workspace. + + + + + + Move +to Another Workspace + + + + Moves the window to another workspace. Select the workspace you want from +the following:Workspace 1Workspace 2Workspace 3Workspace 4. @@ -523,13 +528,13 @@ The examples in refer to - + State - + Indicates - + Example @@ -670,36 +675,33 @@ of rows in which your workspaces are displayed in Workspace Switche display the names of your workspaces in the applet. - Using the Top Edge Panel to Work With Windows + Window Selector Applet top edge panel - window list icon + window selector icon - window lists - top edge -panel + window selector + top edge panel - From the top edge panel, you can view a -list of all windows that are currently open. You can also choose a window -to give focus to. To view the window list, click on the icon at the extreme -right of the top edge panel. The following figure shows an example of the -window list that is displayed from the top edge panel: + You can view a list of all windows +that are currently open. You can also choose a window to give focus to. To +view the window list, click on the Window Selector +applet. The following figure shows an example of the Window Selector applet: - Window list displayed from top edge panel. + Window selector applet displayed from the top edge panel. - When the focus changes, the icon that you click on to display the window -list changes. The icon represents the window that currently has focus. To -give focus to a window, choose that window from the window list. - The window list lists the windows in all workspaces. The windows in -all workspaces other than the current workspace, are listed under a separator + To give focus to a window, choose that window from the window selector +applet. + The window selector lists the windows in all workspaces. The windows +in all workspaces other than the current workspace, are listed under a separator line. @@ -729,10 +731,10 @@ different appearance than other windows. - + Element - + Action @@ -783,9 +785,9 @@ focus to the window. Top edge panel - Click on the icon at the extreme -right of the top edge panel. A list of your open windows is displayed. Choose -the window from the list. + Click on the button that represents +the Window Selector applet. A list of your open +windows is displayed. Choose the window from the list. @@ -872,6 +874,20 @@ window frame. To restore a minimized window, click on the button that represents the window in Window List. + + To Place A Window on Top of Other Windows + To place a window on top of other windows, perform one of the following +actions: + + + From the file browser window, open the Window Menu, then choose On Top. + + + Right-click on the button that represents the window in Window List, then choose On Top from +the Window Menu. + + + To Close a Window @@ -1006,10 +1022,9 @@ rolled-up state so that the full window is displayed. Double-click on the titlebar of the window. To roll down the -window, double-click on the titlebar again. - - - Open the Window Menu. Choose Roll Up. To roll down the window, choose Unroll. +window, double-click on the titlebar again. You must select Roll +up in the Window Preferences dialog to perform +this action. Right-click on the button that represents the window in Window List, then choose Roll Up @@ -1047,7 +1062,7 @@ window to the workspace you require. Use the Window Menu Open the Window Menu. To move the window to the next -workspace choose Move to workspace-name. +workspace choose Move to Workspace Right or Move to Another Workspace workspace-name. @@ -1121,7 +1136,7 @@ left. workspaces adding - To add workspaces to your desktop environment, right-click on Workspace Switcher, then choose Preferences. + To add workspaces to the GNOME Desktop, right-click on Workspace Switcher, then choose Preferences. The Workspace Switcher Preferences dialog is displayed. Use the Number of workspaces spin box to specify the number of workspaces you require. Workspace Switcher @@ -1136,8 +1151,9 @@ adds new workspaces at the end of the workspace list. The default names of your workspaces are Workspace 1, Workspace 2, Workspace 3, and so on. To assign names to your workspaces, right-click on Workspace Switcher, then choose Preferences. The Workspace -Switcher Preferences dialog is displayed. Use the Workspaces list box to specify the names of your workspaces. Select a workspace, -then type the new name for the workspace. +Switcher Preferences dialog is displayed. Use the Workspaces +names list box to specify the names of your workspaces. Select +a workspace, then type the new name for the workspace. To Delete Workspaces @@ -1147,7 +1163,7 @@ then type the new name for the workspace. When you delete a workspace the windows in the workspace are moved to another workspace, and the empty workspace is deleted. - To delete workspaces from your desktop environment, right-click on Workspace Switcher, then choose Preferences. + To delete workspaces from the GNOME Desktop, right-click on Workspace Switcher, then choose Preferences. The Workspace Switcher Preferences dialog is displayed. Use the Number of workspaces spin box to specify the number of workspaces you require. Workspace Switcher diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml index edb6d36..397b6ab 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml @@ -11,8 +11,25 @@ The Nautilus file manager provides an integrated access point to your files and applications. The file manager -enables you to do the following: +enables you to browse and to navigate your files and folders using the following: + + File browser window + The file browser window enables you to navigate between folders by changing +the current location of the file manager within a file browser window. + + + File object window + The file object window represents every folder as an object, and each +object is represented by a separate file object window. Each file object window +displays the contents of a single file, folder, FTP site, or special URI location. + + + Both the file browser and file object windows of the Nautilus file manager enables you to do the following: + + + Create folders and documents. + Display your files and folders. @@ -35,188 +52,186 @@ enables you to do the following: Nautilus also manages the desktop. The desktop lies behind all of the other components on your visible desktop. The desktop is an active component of the user interface. - File manager windows enable you to display and manage your files and -folders. You can open a file manager window in any of the following ways: - - - Double-click on the Home object on the -desktop. - - - Choose ApplicationsHome Folder. - - - Right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop -menu. Choose New Window. - - - The file manager window displays the contents of your home location -in the view pane. - File Manager Windows + Browsing Your Files file manager windows - File manager windows enable you to display and manage your files and -folders. shows a file manager window that -displays the contents of a folder. -
- Contents of a Folder in a File Manager Window<indexterm><primary>file -manager</primary><secondary>icon view</secondary><tertiary>illustration</tertiary></indexterm> - - - - - - - A folder in a file manager window. Callouts: Menubar, toolbar, location bar, zoom buttons, side pane, view pane. - - - -
- describes the components of file -manager windows. - - File Manager Window Components - - - - - - - Component - - - Description - - - - - - - Menubar - - - Contains menus that you use to perform tasks in the file manager. - - - - - Toolbar - - - Contains buttons that you use to perform tasks in the file manager. - - - - - Location bar - - - Contains the following elements: - - - Location field or Go To -field: Enables you to specify a file, folder, or URI that you want to view. - - - Zoom buttons: Enable you to change the + You can browse your file system and navigate between directories by +changing the current location of the file manager. + + File Browser Windows + You can access your file browser window in any of the following ways:Double-click on the Browse Filesystem +icon on the top edge panel. Choose ApplicationsBrowse Filesystem. Select a folder from a file object window, then choose FileBrowse Folder. +The file browser window displays the contents of your folder in the view pane. shows a sample file browser +window that displays the contents of the Home folder. +
+ Contents of a Folder in a File Browser Window + + + + + + + A folder in a file browser window. + + + +
+ + + Browser Window Components + describes the components of file +browser windows. +
+ File Browser Window Components + + + + + + + Component + + + Description + + + + + + + Menubar + + + Contains menus that you use to perform tasks in the file manager. + + + + + Toolbar + + + Contains buttons that you use to perform tasks in the file manager. + + + + + Location bar + + + Contains the following elements: + + + Location field: Enables you to specify +a file, folder, or URI that you want to view. + + + Zoom buttons: Enable you to change the size of items in the view pane. - - - View as drop-down list: Enables you to + + + View as drop-down list: Enables you to choose how to show items in your view pane. - - - - - - - Side pane - - - Performs the following functions: - - - Shows information about the current file or folder. - - - Enables you to navigate through your files. - - - The side pane contains a drop-down list that enables + + + + + + + Side pane + + + Performs the following functions: + + + Shows information about the current file or folder. + + + Enables you to navigate through your files. + + + The side pane contains a drop-down list that enables you to choose what to show in the side pane. You can choose from the following options: - - - - Information - - - - - Emblems - - - - - History - - - - - Notes - - - - - Tree - - - - - - - - View pane - - - Shows the contents of the following: - - - Particular types of files - - - Folders - - - FTP sites - - - Locations that correspond to special URIs - - - - - - - Statusbar - - - Displays status information. - - - - -
- You can also open a popup menu from file manager windows. To open this + + + + Information + + + + + Emblems + + + + + History + + + + + Notes + + + + + Tree + + + + To display the side pane, choose ViewSide Pane. + + + + + View pane + + + Shows the contents of the following: + + + Particular types of files + + + Folders + + + FTP sites + + + Locations that correspond to special URIs + + + + + + + Statusbar + + + Displays status information. + + + + + + You can access files and folders from the file browser window in the +following ways:Enter a directory path in the Location +field.Click on an item in the tree view.Double-click on a folder or a file in the view pane. + You can also open a popup menu from file manager windows. To open this popup menu right-click in a file manager window. The items in this menu depend on where you right-click. For example, when you right-click on a file or folder, you can choose items related to the file or folder. When you right-click on the background of a view pane, you can choose items related to the display of items in the view pane. + + In other distributions of the GNOME Desktop, the Home toolbar button might have another designation, for example, Documents. + + View Pane @@ -245,23 +260,9 @@ of the following: viewer componentsThe file -manager contains viewer components that enable you -to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, you can -use a text viewer to display text files in the view pane. -shows a text file displayed in the view pane. -
- Text File in a File Manager Window - - - - - - - File manager window with text file in view pane. Side pane contains: file icon, file information, file emblem, Open with gedit, Open with buttons. - - - -
+browser window contains viewer components that enable +you to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, you +can use a text viewer to display text files in the view pane. Displaying a file in the view pane provides the following benefits: @@ -272,7 +273,7 @@ shows a text file displayed in the view pane. However, you cannot edit a file in the view pane. - The file manager also includes views that enable + The file browser also includes views that enable you to display the contents of your folders in different ways. For example, you can display the contents of a folder in the following types of view: @@ -344,237 +345,43 @@ use the Tree to navigate through your files. To close the side pane, click on the X button at the top right of the side pane. - - Icons and Emblems - - file manager - icons - introduction - + + To Show and Hide Browser Window Components file manager - emblems - emblems - - - emblems - introduction + window components, showing +and hiding - In icon -view, the file manager displays your files and folders as icons. You can add -emblems to your file icons and folder icons. An emblem is a small icon that -you can add to an item to visually mark the item. For example, to mark a file -as important, you can add an Important emblem to the -file icon to create the following visual effect: + You can show and hide file browser +window components as follows: + + + To hide the side pane, choose ViewSide Pane. To display the +side pane again, choose ViewSide Pane again. + + + To hide the toolbar, choose ViewToolbar. To display the +toolbar again, choose ViewToolbar again. + + + To hide the location bar, choose ViewLocation Bar. To display +the location bar again, choose ViewLocation Bar again. + + + To hide the statusbar, choose ViewStatusbar. To display the +statusbar again, choose ViewStatusbar again. + + + + + To Display Your Home Folder - + - File icon with Important emblem. - - - - For more information on how to add an emblem to an icon, see . - The following table describes the structure of the file icon: - - - - - - - - Component - - - Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - Important emblem. - - - - - - Emblem. This emblem is the Important emblem. - - - - - - - - - - - Text file icon. - - - - - - Icon that represents the file. -This icon mioght contain a preview of the contents of the file. - - - - - - - - - - - Icon caption. - - - - - - Icon caption. You can modify what items of information are displayed in the -icon caption. - - - - - - The file manager includes default emblems for the following types of -item: - - - Symbolic links - - - Items for which you have the following permissions:permissionsand emblems - - - Read permission only - - - No read permission and no write permission - - - - - The following table shows the default emblems: - - - - - - - - Default Emblem - - - Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - Symbolic link emblem. - - - - - - symbolic linksand emblemsSymbolic -link - - - - - - - - - - - Read permission only emblem. - - - - - - Read permission only - - - - - - - - - - - No read permission and no write permission emblem. - - - - - - No read permission and no write permission - - - - - - - - - Navigating Your Computer - - file manager - navigating - - Each file manager window displays the contents of a single -file, folder, FTP site, or special URI location. This section describes the -following: - - - How to display items in file manager windows. - - - How to open files from file manager windows. - - - How to navigate the files and folders in your file system. - - - How to navigate to FTP sites. - - - How to access special URI locations. - - - - To Display Your Home Location - - - - - - - Home location icon. + Home location icon. @@ -588,31 +395,24 @@ following: displaying To display your home location, -perform one of the following actions: +perform one of the following actions from the file browser window: - Double-click on the Home object on the -desktop. + Enter the home path in the Location field. - On a file manager window, choose GoHome. + Choose GoHome. - On a file manager window, click on the Home -toolbar button. + Click on the Home toolbar button. - The file manager window displays the contents of your home location. + The file browser window displays the contents of your home location. To reload the display, click on the Reload button. - + To Display a Folder - - file manager - displaying folders - - You can display the contents of a folder in any of the following -ways: + You can display the contents of a folder in any of the following ways: Double-click on the folder in the view pane. @@ -639,7 +439,7 @@ button. To reload the display, click on the Reload button. If you cannot find the folder that you want to display, you can use Search Tool. To start Search Tool, choose ActionsSearch for -Files. +Files. Using the Tree From the Side Pane @@ -651,8 +451,10 @@ Files. Tree, using The Tree displays a hierarchical representation of your file system. -The Tree provides a convenient way to navigate your file -system. To display the Tree in the side pane, choose Tree from the drop-down list at the top of the side pane. +The Tree provides a convenient way to browse and to navigate +your file system. To display the Tree in the side pane, +choose Tree from the drop-down list at the top +of the side pane. In the Tree, folders are represented as follows: @@ -698,10 +500,10 @@ perform with the Tree, and how to perform the tasks. - + Task - + Action @@ -765,135 +567,338 @@ pane. You can set your preferences so that the Tree does not display files. For more information, see . - - Opening Files + + Using Your Navigation History file manager - opening files + navigating history list - When you open a file, the file manager performs the default -action for that file type. The default action can be one of the following: - - - Use a viewer component to display the file in the view pane. - - - Launch an application that opens the file. - - - The file manager checks the contents of a file to determine the type -of a file. If the first lines do not determine the type of the file, then -the file manager checks the file extension. - If you cannot find the file that you want to open, you can use Search Tool. To start Search Tool, -choose ActionsSearch for -Files. - - Viewing Files in the View Pane - - file manager - viewing files in view -pane - - - view pane - viewing files in - - - viewer components - - The file manager contains viewer components that -enable you to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, -you can display the following types of files in the view pane: + The file browser window maintains a history +list of files, folders, FTP sites, and URI locations. You can use the history +list to navigate to files, folders, FTP sites, and URI locations that you +have recently visited. Your history list contains the last ten items that +you viewed. The following sections describe how to navigate your history list. + To clear your history list choose GoClear History. + + To Navigate Your History List Using the Go Menu + To display a list of previously-viewed items, choose the Go menu. Your history list is displayed in the lower part of the Go menu. To open an item in your history list, choose the item from +the Go menu. + + + To Navigate Your History List Using the Toolbar + To use the toolbar to navigate your history list, perform one of the +following actions: - Plain text files + To open the previous file, folder, or URI in your history +list, click on the Back toolbar button. + + + To open the next file, folder, or URI in your history list, +click on the Forward toolbar button. - PNG files + To display a list of previously-viewed items, click on the +down arrow to the right of the Back toolbar button. +To open an item from this list, click on the item. - Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) files + To display a list of items that you viewed after you viewed +the current item, click on the down arrow to the right of the Forward toolbar button. To open an item from this list, click +on the item. - To reload the contents of the view pane, choose ViewReload. To stop -loading an item in the view pane, choose ViewStop. - When you display a file in the view pane, the viewer component might -add menu items to the file manager menus. The menu items relate to the file -type that is displayed. For example, when you display a PNG file, the Edit menu contains flip and rotate menu items. - Also, when you display some types of file in the view pane, you can -use the file manager zoom buttons to change the size of the item. - - To Execute the Default Action + + To Navigate Your History List Using History in the Side Pane file manager - executing default actions -for files + History - To execute the default action for a -file, double-click on the file. For example, if the default action for plain -text documents is to display the file in a text viewer. In this case, you -can double-click on the file to display the file in a text viewer. - You can set your file manager preferences so that you click once on -a file to execute the default action. For more information, see . + To display the History list in the side pane, choose History from the drop-down list at the top of the side pane. The History list in the side pane displays a list of your previously-viewed +items. + To display an item from your history list in the view pane, click on +the item in the History list. - - To Execute Non-Default Actions Using the Open With Submenu - - file manager - executing non-default -actions for files - - To execute actions other than -the default action for a file, perform the following steps: + + + To Bookmark Your Favorite Locations + + file manager + bookmarks + + To access an item in your bookmarks, choose the item from +the Bookmarks menu. You can add your favorite locations +to your Bookmarks menu. You can add bookmarks to files +and folders in your file system, to FTP sites, or to URI locations. + + To Add a Bookmark + To add a bookmark, display the item that you want to bookmark in the +view pane. Choose BookmarksAdd Bookmark. + + + To Edit a Bookmark + To edit your bookmarks perform the following steps: - In the view pane, select the file that you want to perform -an action on. Choose FileOpen With. The Open With -submenu opens. The items in this submenu correspond to the contents of the -following parts of the File Types and Programs -preference tool:Default action drop-down list in the Edit file type dialogViewer component drop-down list in the Edit file type dialog + Choose BookmarksEdit Bookmarks. An Edit Bookmarks +dialog is displayed. - Choose an action from the Open With -submenu. + To edit a bookmark, select the bookmark on the left side of +the Edit Bookmarks dialog. Edit the details for the bookmark +on the right side of the Edit Bookmarks dialog, as follows: + + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Name + + + + Use this text box to specify the name that identifies the +bookmark in the Bookmarks menu. + + + + + + Location + + + + Use this field to specify the location of the bookmark. + + + + + + + + To delete a bookmark, select the bookmark on the left side +of the dialog. Click Delete. - - To Execute Other Actions When Displaying a File + + + Adding Notes to Files and Folders + You can add notes to files or folders. You can add notes to files or +folders in the following ways: + + + From the properties dialog + + + From Notes in the side pane + + + + To Add a Note Using the Properties Dialog + + notes + adding to files and folders + file manager - executing other actions -for files + notes + adding - When you display a file in the view -pane, the side pane might contain buttons. -shows the buttons in the side pane when a text file is displayed in the view -pane. - The buttons represent any actions that are defined in the File Types and Programs preference tool. The actions are defined -in the Default action drop-down list in the Edit file type dialog in the File Types and Programs preference tool. Click on a button to execute an action. For -example, if an action defined for plain text documents is to open the file -in gedit. If this action is defined, an Open with gedit button is displayed in the side pane. To open -the file in the gedit application, click on the Open with gedit button. - - A button that represents the action does not appear in the side -pane if the actions are excluded in either of the following dialogs: - - - - Open with Other Application - - - - - Open with Other Viewer - - - - + To add a note +to a file or folder, perform the following steps: + + + Select the file or folder to which you want to add a note. + + + Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. + + + Click on the Notes tab. In the Notes tabbed section, type the note. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. A note emblem is added to the file or folder. + + + notesdeletingfile managernotesdeletingTo delete a note, delete the note text from the Notes tabbed section. + + + To Add a Note Using Notes in the Side Pane + To add a note to a file or folder, perform the following steps: + + + Open the file or folder to which you want to add a note in +the view pane. + + + Choose Notes from the drop-down list +at the top of the side pane. To display the side pane, choose ViewSide Pane. + + + Type the note in the side pane. A note emblem is added to +the file or folder in the view pane, and a note icon is added to the side +pane. You can click on this icon to display the note. + + + To delete a note, delete the note text from Notes +in the side pane. + + + Navigating Your Files and Folders as Objects + + file manager + navigating + + Each file object window displays the contents of a single +file, folder, FTP site, or special URI location. This section describes the +following: + + + How to display items in file object windows. + + + How to open files from file object windows. + + + How to navigate the files and folders in your file system. + + + How to access FTP sites. + + + How to access special URI locations. + + + + File Object Windows + You can access your file object window in any of the following ways: + + + Double-click on the Home object on the +desktop. + The file object window displays the contents of your home location in +the view pane. + + + Double-click on the Computer object on +the desktop. + The file object window displays the contents of your default Computer +folders in the view pane. + + + shows a sample file object window +that displays the contents of the Computer folder. +
+ Contents of a Folder in a File Object Window<indexterm><primary>file +manager</primary><secondary>icon view</secondary><tertiary>illustration</tertiary></indexterm> + + + + + + + A folder in a file object window. + + + +
+ + + To Display Your Home Location + + + + + + + Home location icon. + + + + + file manager + Home location + Home location + + + Home location + displaying + + To display your home location, +perform one of the following actions: + + + Double-click on the Home object on the +desktop. + + + On a file manager window, choose PlacesHome. + + + The file object window displays the contents of your home location. +To reload the display, choose ViewReload. + + + To Display a Folder + + file manager + displaying folders + + You can display the contents of a folder in any of the following +ways: + + + Double-click on the folder in the file object window. + + + Highlight the folder, then choose FileOpen. + + + + + To Open a Parent Folder + You can display the contents of a parent folder in the following way: + + + Highlight a folder that is below the top level folder in a +hierarchical representation of your file system. + + + Choose FileOpen Parent. + + + + + To Display a Folder in a File Browser Window + You can display the contents of a folder in a file browser window in +the following ways: + + + Select a folder in the file object window. + + + Choose FileBrowse Folder to open a file browser window for +the folder. + + + Using the Start Here Location @@ -931,160 +936,174 @@ menu through the Main Menu and the Menu BarDesktop Preferences Double-click on Desktop Preferences to customize -your desktop environment. You can also access the desktop environment preference -tools through the Applications menu. +the GNOME Desktop. You can also access the preference tools through the Applications menu. Applications that enable you to configure your system as a -server, and to choose other system settings. +server, and to modify other system configuration details. You can access the Start Here location in the following ways: - From a file manager window - Choose GoStart Here. The contents of the Start Here -location are displayed in the window. + From a file browser window + Choose GoDesktop. The contents of the Desktop +folder are displayed in the window. Double-click on the Start Here object. From the desktop Double-click on the Start Here object on the desktop. The contents of the Start Here location are displayed -in a file manager window. +in a file object window. - - To Access FTP Sites - - FTP sites - accessing - + + + Modifying the Appearance of Files and Folders + + file manager + modifying appearance +of files and folders + + The file manager enables +you to modify the appearance of your files and folders in several ways, as +described in the following sections. + + Icons and Emblems file manager - FTP sites - FTP sites + icons + introduction - You can use the file manager to access -FTP sites. To access an FTP site, enter the URL for the site in the field -on the location bar, then press Return. The contents of the -site are displayed in the view pane. To copy a file from the FTP site, drag -the file to the new location. - To access an FTP site that requires a username and password, you can -enter the URL in the following form: - - ftp://username:password@hostname.domain - - To reload the FTP site in the view pane, choose ViewReload. To stop -loading the FTP site, choose ViewStop. - - - To Access Network Servers - network servers - accessing + file manager + emblems + emblems - file manager - network servers - network servers + emblems + introduction - If your desktop environment -is configured to access servers on a network, you can use the file manager -to access the network servers. - To access network servers, choose ApplicationsNetwork Servers. A file -manager window is displayed. The window displays the network servers that -you can access. Double-click on the network server that you want to access. - Samba serversWindows sharesTo access Windows shares, double-click on the Network -Neighborhood icon. A list of the Windows shares available to you -is displayed in the file manager window. + In icon +view, the file manager displays your files and folders as icons. You can add +emblems to your file icons and folder icons. An emblem is a small icon that +you can add to an item to visually mark the item. For example, to mark a file +as important, you can add an Important emblem to the +file icon to create the following visual effect: + + + + + + + File icon with Important emblem. + + + + For more information on how to add an emblem to an icon, see . + The following table describes the structure of the file icon: - - + + - - Location + + Component - - URI + + Description - - Network servers + + + + + + + + Important emblem. + + + - - - network:/// - + + Emblem. This emblem is the Important emblem. - - NFS servers + + + + + + + + Text file icon. + + + - - - nfs:/// - + + Icon that represents the file. +This icon might contain a preview of the contents of the file. - Shares on Windows servers + + + + + + + Icon caption. + + + - - smb:/// - + Icon caption. You can modify what items of information are displayed in the +icon caption. - - To Add a Network Server - To add a network server, choose ApplicationsNetwork Servers. A file -manager window is displayed. Double-click on the New Server -object. A New Server dialog is displayed. Enter the name -of the server in the dialog, then click OK. - - - - Accessing Special URI Locations - - special URI locations - accessing - - - file manager - special URI -locations - - - URI, special - special URI locations - - The GNOME Desktop contains -special URI locations that enable you to access particular functions from -the file manager. For example, to access the preference tools, you can access -the preferences:/// URI in a file manager window. The following -table lists the special URI locations that you can use with the file manager: + The file manager includes default emblems for the following types of +item: + + + Symbolic links + + + Items for which you have the following permissions:permissionsand emblems + + + Read permission only + + + No read permission and no write permission + + + + + The following table shows the default emblems: - - + + - - URI Location + + Default Emblem - + Description @@ -1092,906 +1111,744 @@ table lists the special URI locations that you can use with the file manager:

- - applications:/// - - - - Displays -a list of the applications in your desktop environment. The applications are -the same as the applications in the Applications menu. -To open an application, double-click on the application. - - - - - - burn:/// - - - - Copy files and folders that you -want to write to a CD to this location. You can write the contents of this -location to a CD. - - - - - - fonts:/// - - - - Displays all the fonts that are -available in your desktop environment. To preview a font, double-click on -the font. You can also use this location to add fonts to your desktop environment. - - - - - - network:/// - - - - Displays network servers, if -your desktop environment is configured to access servers on a network. To -access a network server, double-click on the network server. You can also -use this location to add network servers to your desktop environment. - - - - - - nfs:/// - - - - Displays NFS network servers, -if your desktop environment is configured to access NFS servers. To access -an NFS network server, double-click on the NFS network server. - - - - - - preferences:/// - - - - Displays -a list of the preference tools in your desktop environment. The preference -tools are the same as the preference tools in the Desktop Preferences menu. To open a preference tool, double-click on the preference -tool. - - - - - - server-settings:/// - - - - Displays -a list of applications that you can use to configure your system as a server. - - - - - - smb:/// - - - - Displays Windows servers, if -your desktop environment is configured to access Windows servers. To open -a Windows server, double-click on the Windows server. - - - - - - start-here:/// - + + + + + + + Symbolic link emblem. + + + - Displays -a list of applications and preference tools in your desktop environment. Also -displays applications that you can use to configure your system as a server, -and to modify your system settings. + symbolic linksand emblemsSymbolic +link - - - system-settings:/// - + + + + + + + + Read permission only emblem. + + + - - Displays -a list of applications that you can use to modify your system settings. + + Read permission only - - themes:/// - + + + + + + + No read permission and no write permission emblem. + + + - Displays all the themes that -are available in your desktop environment. To preview a theme, double-click -on the theme. You can also use this location to add themes to your desktop -environment. + No read permission and no write permission - - Using Your Navigation History + + To Add an Emblem to a File or Folder - file manager - navigating history list + emblems + adding to file - The file manager maintains a history list of -files, folders, and FTP sites. You can use the history list to navigate to -files, folders, and FTP sites that you have recently visited. Your history -list contains the last ten items that you viewed. The following sections describe -how to navigate your history list. - To clear your history list choose GoClear History. - - To Navigate Your History List Using the Go Menu - To display a list of previously-viewed items, choose the Go menu. Your history list is displayed in the lower part of the Go menu. To open an item in your history list, choose the item from -the Go menu. - - - To Navigate Your History List Using the Toolbar - To use the toolbar to navigate your history list, perform one of the -following actions: - - - To open the previous file, folder, or URL in your history -list, click on the Back toolbar button. - - - To open the next file, folder, or URL in your history list, -click on the Forward toolbar button. - - - To display a list of previously-viewed items, click on the -down arrow to the right of the Back toolbar button. -To open an item from this list, click on the item. - - - To display a list of items that you viewed after you viewed -the current item, click on the down arrow to the right of the Forward toolbar button. To open an item from this list, click -on the item. - - - - - To Navigate Your History List Using History in the Side Pane - - file manager - History - - To display the History list in the side pane, choose History from the drop-down list at the top of the side pane. The History list in the side pane displays a list of your previously-viewed -items. - To display an item from your history list in the view pane, click on -the item in the History list. - + + emblems + adding to folder + + To add an emblem to an item perform the following +steps: + + + Select the item to which you want to add an emblem. + + + Right-click on the item, then choose Properties. A properties dialog is displayed. + + + Click on the Emblems tab to display the Emblems tabbed section. + + + Select the emblem to add to the item. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. + + - - To Bookmark Your Favorite Locations + + To Add a New Emblem + + emblems + adding new + + To add a new emblem, perform the following steps: + + + Choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. + + + Click on the Emblem button, then click +on the Add a New Emblem button. A Create +a New Emblem dialog is displayed. + + + Type a name for the emblem in the Keyword +text box. + + + Click on the Image button. A dialog is +displayed. , click Browse. When you choose an emblem, +click OK. + + + Click OK on the Create a +New Emblem dialog. + + + + + To Change the Icon for a File or Folder file manager - bookmarks + icons + changing - To access an item in your bookmarks, choose the item from -the Bookmarks menu. You can add your favorite locations -to your Bookmarks menu. You can add bookmarks to files -and folders in your file system, or to FTP sites. - - To Add a Bookmark - To add a bookmark, display the item that you want to bookmark in the -view pane. Choose BookmarksAdd Bookmark. - - - To Edit a Bookmark - To edit your bookmarks perform the following steps: - - - Choose BookmarksEdit Bookmarks. An Edit Bookmarks -dialog is displayed. - - - To edit a bookmark, select the bookmark on the left side of -the Edit Bookmarks dialog. Edit the details for the bookmark -on the right side of the Edit Bookmarks dialog, as follows: - - - - - - - - Dialog Element - - - Description - - - - - - - - Name - - - - Use this text box to specify the name that identifies the -bookmark in the Bookmarks menu. - - - - - - Location - - - - Use this field to specify the location of the bookmark. - - - - - - - - To delete a bookmark, select the bookmark on the left side -of the dialog. Click Delete. - - - + To change the icon that represents an +individual file or folder, perform the following steps: + + + Select the file or folder that you want to change. + + + Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. + + + On the Basic tabbed section, click on +the Select Custom Icon button. A Select an +icon dialog is displayed. + + + Use the Select an icon dialog to choose +the icon to represent the file or folder. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. + + + To restore an icon from a custom icon to the default icon specified +in the File Types and Programs preference tool, +right-click on the icon then choose Remove Custom Icon. +Alternatively, click on the Remove Custom Icon button +on the Properties dialog. + To change the icon that represents a file type, use the File Types and Programs preference tool. - - - Managing Your Files and Folders - - file manager - managing files and folders - - This section describes how to work with your -files and folders. - - Drag-and-Drop in the File Manager + + To Change the Size of Items in a View file manager - drag-and-drop + zooming in and out - You can use drag-and-drop to perform several tasks in the -file manager. When you drag-and-drop, the mouse pointer provides feedback -about the task that you perform. describes -the tasks that you can perform with drag-and-drop. The table also shows the -mouse pointers that appear when you drag-and-drop. - - Drag-and-Drop in the File Manager + You can change the size of items in a view. You can change +the size if the view displays a file or a folder. You can change the size +of items in a view in the following ways: + + + To enlarge the size of items in a view, choose ViewZoom In. + + + To reduce the size of items in a view, choose ViewZoom Out. + + + To return items in a view to the normal size, choose ViewNormal Size. + + + You can also use the zoom buttons on the location bar to change the +size of items in a view. describes how +to use the zoom buttons. +
+ Zoom Buttons - - - + + + - - Task + + Button - - Action + + Button Name - - Mouse Pointer + + Description - Move an item - - - Drag the item to the new location. - - - + - Move pointer. + Zoom Out button. - - - - Copy an item + + Zoom Out button - Grab the item, then press-and-hold Ctrl. Drag the item to the new location. - - - - - - - - - Copy pointer. - - - + Click on this button to reduce the size of items in a view. - - Create a symbolic link to -an item - - - Grab the -item, then press-and-hold CtrlShift. -Drag the item to the location where you want the symbolic link to reside. - - + - + - Symbolic link pointer. + Normal Size button. + + Normal Size +button + + + Click on this button to return +items in a view to normal size. + - Ask what to do with the -item you drag - - - Grab the item, then press-and-hold Alt. Drag the item to -the location where you want the item to reside. Release the mouse button. -A popup menu appears. Choose one of the following items from the popup menu: - - - - Move here - - Moves the item to the location. - - - - Copy here - - Copies the item to the location. - - - - Link here - - Creates a symbolic link to the item at the location. - - - - Set as Background - - If the item is an image, sets the image to be the desktop background. - You can use this command to set the desktop background and the view pane -background. - - - - Cancel - - Cancels the drag-and-drop operation. - - - - - + - Ask pointer. + Zoom In button. - - - -
- - - To Select Files and Folders - - file manager - selecting files and folders - - You can select files and folders in several -ways in the file manager. describes how -to select items in file manager windows and on the desktop. - - Selecting Items in the File Manager - - - - - - - Task - - - Action - - - - - - - Select an item - - - Click on the item. - - - - - Select a group of contiguous -items - - - In icon view, -drag around the files that you want to select. - In list view, click -on the first item in the group. Press-and-hold Shift, then -click on the last item in the group. - - - - - Select multiple items - - - Press-and-hold Ctrl. -Click on the items that you want to select. - Alternatively, press-and-hold Ctrl, then drag around the files that you want to select. - - - - - Select all items in a folder + + Zoom In button - Choose EditSelect All Files. + Click on this button to enlarge the size of items in a view.
- To perform the default action on an item, double-click on the item. -You can set your file manager preferences so that you click once on a file -to execute the default action. For more information, see . + The file manager remembers the size of items in a particular folder. +The next time that you display the folder, the items are displayed in the +size that you selected. In other words, when you change the size of items +in a folder, you customize the folder to display the items at that size. To +return the size of the items to the default size specified in your preferences, +choose ViewReset View +to Defaults. - - To Move a File or Folder + + Using Views to Display Your Files and Folders + + viewer components + file manager - moving files and folders + views + introduction - The following sections describe the ways that -you can move a file or folder. - - Drag to the New Location in a View Pane - To drag a file or folder to a new location in a view pane, perform the -following steps: - + The file manager provides several ways to display the contents +of your files. The file manager includes viewer components that enable you +to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, you can +use a web page viewer to display HTML files in the view pane. You can use +a text viewer to view plain text files in the view pane. + You can also use the file manager to open a file in an appropriate application. +For more information, see . + The file manager includes views that enable you to show the contents +of your folders in different ways. For example, you can show the contents +of a folder in the following types of view: + + + Icon view + Shows the items in the folder as icons. + + + List view + Shows the items in the folder as a list. + + + Audio view + Shows the audio items in the folder only, and displays controls that +enable you to play the audio files. + + + Use the View menu to choose how to display a file +or folder. You can also use the View as drop-down list +to choose how to display a file or folder. When you display a folder, you +can specify how you want to arrange or sort items in the folder. You can modify +the size of the items in the view pane. The following sections describe how +to work with icon view, list view, and views of files. + + To Choose a View in Which to Display a File or Folder + + file manager + views + choosing + + Choose the type of view in which to display +the contents of a file or folder from the View menu. + Alternatively, to choose a view, choose ViewView as. Select the view +that you want to use from the Open with Other Viewer +dialog, then click on the Choose button. + You can also choose the type of view from the View as +drop-down list. The View as drop-down list is located +at the right side of the location bar. + You can display different folders in different views. The file manager +remembers the view that you choose for a particular folder. The next time +that you display the folder, the file manager displays the folder in that +view. To return the view for the folder to the default view specified in your +preferences, choose ViewReset View to Defaults. + + + To Arrange Your Files in Icon View + + file manager + icon view + arranging files in + + When you display +the contents of a folder in icon view, you can specify how to arrange the +items in the folder. To specify how to arrange items in icon view, choose ViewArrange Items. +The Arrange Items submenu contains the following +sections: + - Open a file manager window. Choose FileNew Window to open a second -file manager window. + The top section contains an option that enables you to arrange +your files manually. - In one window, select the folder from which you want to move -the file or folder. In the other window, select the folder to which you want -to move the file or folder. + The middle section contains options that enable you to sort +your files automatically. - Drag the file or folder that you want to move to the new location -in the other window. - - - To move the file or folder to a folder that is one level below the current -location, do not open a new window. Instead, drag the file or folder to the -new location in the same window. + The bottom section contains options that enable you to modify +how your files are arranged. + + + Choose the appropriate options from the submenu, as described in the +following table: + + + + + + + + Option + + + Description + + + + + + + + Manually + + + + Select this option to arrange the items manually. +To arrange the items manually, drag the items to the location you require +within the view pane. + + + + + + By Name + + + + Select this option to sort the +items alphabetically by name. The order of the items is not case sensitive. +If the file manager is set to display hidden files, the hidden files are shown +last. + + + + + + By Size + + + + Select this option to sort the +items by size, with the largest item first. When you sort items by size, the +folders are sorted by the number of items in the folder. The folders are not +sorted by the total size of the items in the folder. + + + + + + By Type + + + + Select this option to sort the +items alphabetically by object type. The items are sorted alphabetically by +the description of their MIME type in the File Types and Programs preference tool. The MIME type identifies +the format of a file, and enables applications to read the file. For example, +an email application can use the image/png MIME type to +detect that a PNG file is attached to an email. + + + + + + By Modification +Date + + + + Select this option to sort the items by the date the items were last modified. +The most recently modified item is first. + + + + + + By Emblems + + + + Select this option to sort the +items by any emblems that are added to the items. The items are sorted alphabetically +by emblem name. Items that do not have emblems are last. + + + + + + Compact Layout + + + + Select +this option to arrange the items so that the items are closer to each other. + + + + + + Reversed Order + + + + Select this option to reverse the order of the option +by which you sort the items. For example, if you sort the items by name, select +the Reversed Order option to sort the items in reverse +alphabetical order. + + + + + + The file manager remembers how you arrange the items in a particular +folder. The next time that you display the folder, the items are arranged +in the way that you selected. In other words, when you specify how to arrange +the items in a folder, you customize the folder to display the items in that +way. To return the arrangement settings of the folder to the default arrangement +settings specified in your preferences, choose ViewReset View to Defaults. - - Cut and Paste to the New Location - You can cut a file or folder and paste the file or folder into another -folder, as follows: + + To Resize an Icon in Icon View + + file manager + icons + resizing + + In icon view, you can change the size +of the icon that represents an item that is displayed. To change the size +of an item in icon view, perform the following steps: - Select the file or folder that you want to move, then choose EditCut File. + Right-click on the item that you want to resize, then choose Stretch Icon. A rectangle appears around the item, with a handle +at each corner. - Open the folder to which you want to move the file or folder, -then choose EditPaste -Files. + Grab one of the handles, then drag the icon to the size that +you want. + To return the icon to the original size, right-click on the icon, then +choose Restore Icon's Original Size. - + You can also resize objects on the desktop. - - - To Copy a File or Folder - - file manager - copying files and folders - - The following sections describe the ways you -can copy a file or folder. - - Drag to the New Location in a View Pane - To copy a file or folder perform the following steps: - + + To Modify the Behavior of a View + + file manager + views + modifying behavior + + You can modify the behavior +of a view in the following ways: + - Open a file manager window. Choose FileNew Window to open a second -file manager window. + Specify that the view is the default view for a particular +file or folder. - In one window, select the folder from which you want to copy -the file or folder. In the other window, select the folder to which you want -to copy the file or folder. + Specify that the view is the default view for a file type +or all folders. - Grab the file or folder, then press-and-hold Ctrl. Drag the file or folder to the new location in the other window. + Specify that the view is an item in the View as submenu for a particular file or folder. - - To copy the file or folder to a folder that is one level below the current -location, do not open a new window. Instead, grab the file or folder, then -press-and-hold Ctrl. Drag the file or folder to the new location -in the same window. - - - Copy and Paste to the New Location - You can copy a file or folder and paste the file or folder into another -folder, as follows: + + Specify that the view is an item in the View as submenu for all of a particular file type or for all folders. + + + Specify that the view is not an item in the View +as submenu for a particular file or folder. + + + To modify the behavior of a view perform the following steps: - Select the file or folder that you want to copy, then choose EditCopy File. + Choose ViewView as. An Open with Other Viewer +dialog is displayed. - Open the folder to which you want to copy the file or folder, -then choose EditPaste -Files. + Select the view that you want to modify from the table in +the dialog. - - - - - To Duplicate a File or Folder - - file manager - duplicating files and -folders - - To create a copy of a file or folder -in the current folder perform the following steps: - - - Select the file or folder that you want to duplicate in the -view pane. - - - Choose EditDuplicate. Alternatively, right-click on the file -or folder in the view pane, then choose Duplicate. - A copy of the file or folder appears in the current folder. - - - - - To Create a Folder - - file manager - creating folders - - To create a folder perform the following steps: - - - Select the folder where you want to create the new folder. - - - Choose FileNew Folder. Alternatively, right-click on the background -of the view pane, then choose New Folder. - An untitled folder is added to the view pane. The -name of the folder is selected. - - - Type a name for the folder, then press Return. - - + + Click on the Modify button. A Modify dialog is displayed. The following table describes the options +on the Modify dialog: + + + + + + + + Option + + + Description + + + + + + + + Include in the menu for item-name items + + + + Select this option to include the view in the View as +submenu for this type of item. + + + + + + Use as default for item-name items + + + + Select this option to use the view as the default for this type of item. + + + + + + Include in the menu for item-name only + + + + Select this option to include the view in the View as +submenu for this item only. + + + + + + Use as default for item-name only + + + + Select this option to use the view as the default for this item only. + + + + + + Don't include in the menu for item-name items + + + + Select this option to exclude the view from the View as +submenu for this type of item. + + + + + + + + Click OK, then click Cancel to close the Open with Other Viewer dialog. + + + + You can also modify the actions that are associated with a file +type in the Edit file type dialog in the File Types and Programs preference tool. To open the Edit file type dialog, click on the Go There +button. + + - - To Rename a File or Folder + + + Assigning Actions to Files + + file manager + assigning actions to +files + + When you open a file, the file manager +performs the default action for that file type. The File Types +and Programs preference tool contains a table of file types, +their associated file extensions, and their default actions. This table specifies +what happens when you double-click on a file in the file manager. + You can also use the file manager to modify the actions that are associated +with a particular file or file type. + You can use the File Types and Programs +preference tool to perform the following tasks: + + + Specify the default action for a file type. You can also change +the default action for a file type in the file manager. + + + Associate a file type with one or more applications. The default +action might specify to open the file in an application that is associated +with the file type. + + + Associate a file type with one or more viewers. The default +action might specify to open the file in a viewer that is associated with +the file type. + + + Associate a file extension with a MIME type. The MIME type +specifies the format of the file so that Internet browsers and email applications +can read the file. + + + + To Modify Actions file manager - renaming folders + modifying actions - To rename a file or folder perform the following steps: - - - Select the file or folder that you want to rename in the view -pane. - - - Choose EditRename. Alternatively, right-click on the file -or folder in the view pane, then choose Rename. - The name of the file or folder is selected. - + You can modify the actions associated with a file or file +type. You can do the following: + - Type a new name for the file or folder, then press Return. + Specify that the action is the default action for a particular +file. - - - - To Move a File or Folder to Trash - - file manager - Trash - Trash - - - Trash - moving -files or folders to - - To move a file or folder -to Trash perform the following steps: - - Select the file or folder that you want to move to Trash in the view pane. + Specify that the action is the default action for a particular +file type. - Choose EditMove to Trash. Alternatively, right-click on the -file or folder in the view pane, then choose Move to Trash. + Specify that the action is an item in the Open +With submenu for a particular file. - - Alternatively, you can drag the file or folder from the view pane to -the Trash object on the desktop. - - When you move a file or folder from a removable media to Trash, the file or folder is stored in a Trash -location on the removable media. To remove the file or folder permanently -from the removable media, you must empty Trash. - - - - To Delete a File or Folder - - file manager - deleting files or folders - - When you delete a file or folder, the file or -folder is not moved to Trash, but is deleted from your -file system immediately. The Delete menu item is -only available if you select the Include a Delete command that bypasses -Trash option in the File Management Preferences -dialog. - To delete a file or folder perform the following steps: - - Select the file or folder that you want to delete in the view -pane. + Specify that the action is an item in the Open +With submenu for a particular file type. - Choose EditDelete. Alternatively, right-click on the file -or folder in the view pane, then choose Delete. + Specify that the action is not an item in the Open With submenu for a particular file type. - - - - To Create a Symbolic Link to a File or Folder - - file manager - creating symbolic link - - - symbolic link - to file or folder, creating - - A symbolic link is -a special type of file that points to another file or folder. When you perform -an action on a symbolic link, the action is performed on the file or folder -to which the symbolic link points. However, when you delete a symbolic link, -you delete the link file, not the file to which the symbolic link points. - To create a symbolic link to a file or folder, select the file or folder -to which you want to create a link. Choose EditMake Link. A link to the -file or folder is added to the current folder. - Alternatively, grab the item to which you want to create a link, then -press-and-hold CtrlShift. Drag the item -to the location where you want to place the link. - By default, the file manager adds an emblem to symbolic links. - - The permissions of a symbolic link are determined by the file -or folder to which a symbolic link points. - - - - To View the Properties of a File or Folder - - file manager - viewing properties - - To view the properties of a file or folder, perform the + + To modify the actions associated with a file or file type, perform the following steps: - Select the file or folder whose properties you want to view. + In the view pane, select the file for which you want to modify +an action. If you want to modify an action associated with a file type, select +a file of that type. - Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. + Choose FileOpen With. Perform either of the following steps: + + + Choose Other Application. An Open with Other Application dialog is displayed. + + + Choose Other Viewer. An Open with Other Viewer dialog is displayed. + + - Use the properties dialog to view the properties of the desktop -object. + From the table in the dialog, select the application or viewer +for which you want to modify the behavior. - Click Close to close the properties -dialog. - - - - - To Change Permissions - - permissions - introduction - - Permissions are settings assigned to each file and folder -that determine what type of access users can have to the file or folder. The -following table lists the permissions that you can set for files and folders, -and the effect of the permission on files and folders: - - - - - - - - - Permission - - - File - - - Folder - - - - - - - Read - - - Permission to read the file. - - - Permission to list the contents of the folder. - - - - - Write - - - Permission to make changes to the file. - - - Permission to create and delete files in the folder. - - - - - Execute - - - Permission to run the file as a program. This is only relevant if the file -is a program or script. - - - Permission to access files in the directory. - - - - - - You can set permissions for different types of user. The following table -lists the types of user that you can set for which you can set permissions: - - - - - - - - User Category - - - Description - - - - - - - Owner - - - The user that created the file or folder. - - - - - Group - - - The group to which the owner belongs. - - - - - Others - - - All other users who are not in the group to which the owner belongs. - - - - - - file managerchanging permissionspermissionschanging file and folderTo change the permissions -on a file or folder perform the following steps: - - - Select the file or folder that you want to change. - - - Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. - - - Click on the Permissions tab. In the Permissions tabbed section, use the drop-down lists and check boxes -to change the permissions for the file or folder. The following table describes -the dialog elements on the Permissions tabbed section: + Click on the Modify button. A Modify dialog is displayed. The following table describes the options +on the Modify dialog: - - + + - - Element + + Option - - Description + + Description @@ -1999,89 +1856,54 @@ the dialog elements on the Permissions tabbed section: - File owner - - - - To change the owner of the file or folder, select -the owner from the drop-down list. - - - - - - File group - - - - To change the group to which a file or folder belongs, -select the group from the drop-down list. - - - - - - Owner - - - - Select the permissions that you want to apply to the owner -of the file or folder. - - - - - - Group + Include in the menu for filetype items - Select the permissions that you want to apply to the group -to which the owner of the file or folder belongs. + Select this option to include the application or viewer in the Open With submenu for this file type. - Others + Use as default for filetype items - Select the permissions that you want to apply to -all other users who are not in the group to which the owner belongs. + Select this option to use the application or viewer as the default action +for this file type. - Text view + Include in the menu for filename only - Displays the permissions that you select from the Read, Write, and Execute -options, in text format. + Select this option to include the application or viewer in the Open With submenu for this file, and not for other files of this +type. - Number view + Use as default for filename only - Displays the permissions that you select from the Read, Write, and Execute -options, in text format. + Select this option to use the application or viewer as the default action +for this file, and not for other files of this type. - Last changed + Don't include in the menu for filetype items - Displays the date and time that the file or folder -was last modified. + Select this option to exclude the application or viewer from the Open With submenu for this file type. @@ -2089,1157 +1911,658 @@ was last modified. - Click Close to close the properties -dialog. + Click OK, then click Cancel to close the dialog. + + You can also modify the actions that are associated with a file +type in the Edit file type dialog in the File Types and Programs preference tool. To open the Edit file type dialog, click on the Go There +button. + - - Adding Notes to Files and Folders - You can add notes to files or folders. You can add notes to files or -folders in the following ways: + + + Customizing the File Manager + + file manager + customizing + + You can customize the file manager to suit your requirements +and preferences. This section describes how to customize the file manager. + + Setting Your Preferences + + file manager + preferences + introduction + + + preferences, +file manager + file manager preferences + + Use the File Management Preferences dialog to set preferences +for the file manager. To display the File Management Preferences dialog, choose EditPreferences. + You can set preferences in the following categories: - From the properties dialog + The default settings for views. - From Notes in the side pane + The behavior of files and folders, executable text files, +and Trash. + + + The information that is displayed in icon captions. + + + Preview options to improve the performance of the file manager. - - To Add a Note Using the Properties Dialog - - notes - adding to files and folders - + + To Set Views Preferences file manager - notes - adding + preferences + views - To add a note -to a file or folder, perform the following steps: - - - Select the file or folder to which you want to add a note. - - - Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. - - - Click on the Notes tab. In the Notes tabbed section, type the note. - - - Click Close to close the properties -dialog. A note emblem is added to the file or folder. - - - notesdeletingfile managernotesdeletingTo delete a note, delete the note text from the Notes tabbed section. - - - To Add a Note Using Notes in the Side Pane - To add a note to a file or folder, perform the following steps: - - - Open the file or folder to which you want to add a note in -the view pane. - - - Choose Notes from the drop-down list -at the top of the side pane. To display the side pane, choose ViewSide Pane. - - - Type the note in the side pane. A note emblem is added to -the file or folder in the view pane, and a note icon is added to the side -pane. You can click on this icon to display the note. - - - To delete a note, delete the note text from Notes -in the side pane. - - - - Using Trash - - - - - - - Trash icon, empty. - - - - - Trash - introduction - - You can move the following items to Trash: - - - Files - - - Folders - - - Desktop objects - - - If you need to retrieve a file from Trash, you -can display Trash and move the file out of Trash. When you empty Trash, you delete the -contents of Trash permanently. - - To Display Trash - - Trash - displaying - - You can display the contents of Trash in the following -ways: - - - From a file manager window - Choose GoTrash. The contents of Trash are displayed in -the window. - - - From the desktop - Double-click on the Trash object on the desktop. - - + You can specify a default view, +and select sort options and display options. You can also specify default +settings for icon views and list views. To specify your default view settings, +choose EditPreferences. Click on the Views tab to +display the Views tabbed section. + lists the views preferences that +you can modify. + + Views Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + View new folders using + + + + Select the default view for folders. When you open +a folder, the folder is displayed in the view that you select. + + + + + + Arrange items + + + + Select the characteristic by which you want to sort +the items in folders that are displayed in this view. + + + + + + Sort folders before files + + + + Select this option to list folders before +files when you sort a folder. + + + + + + Show hidden and +backup files + + + + Select +this option to display hidden files and backup files in the view pane. The +first character in a hidden filename is a period (.). The last character in +a backup filename is a tilde (~). + You can hide files from the +view pane by adding .hidden extension to the filename. + + + + + + Default zoom level + + + + Icon +view and list view. Select the default zoom level for folders that are displayed +in this view. The zoom level specifies the size of items in a view. + + + + + + Use compact layout + + + + Select +this option to arrange the items in icon view so that the items in the folder +are closer to each other. + + + + + + Text beside icons + + + + Select this option to place the icon captions +for items beside the icon rather than under the icon. + + + + + + Use manual layout + + + + Select this option if you want to arrange +the items in icon view manually. + + + + + + Show only folders + + + + Select this option to display only folders +in the Tree in the side pane. + + + + +
- - To Empty Trash + + To Set Behavior Preferences - Trash - emptying + file manager + preferences + behavior + + To set your preferences for +files and folders, choose EditPreferences. Click on the Behavior +tab to display the Behavior tabbed section. + lists the preferences that you can +modify for files and folders. + + File and Folder Behavior Preferences + + + + + + + Option + + + Description + + + + + + + + Single click to activate items + + + + Select this option to perform the default action +for an item when you click on the item. When this option is selected, and +you point to an item, the title of the item is underlined. + + + + + + Double click to +activate items + + + + Select this option to perform the default action for an item when you double-click +on the item. + + + + + + Open activated item in a new +window + + + + Select this +option to open a new window when you open a file or folder. + + + + + + Run executable +files when they are clicked + + + + Select this option to run an executable file when you choose +the executable file. An executable file is a text file that can execute, that +is, a shell script. + + + + + + View executable files when +they are clicked + + + + Select this option to display the contents of an executable file when you +choose the executable file. + + + + + + Ask each time + + + + Select +this option to display a dialog when you choose an executable file. The dialog +asks whether you want to execute the file or display the file. + + + + + + Ask before emptying the Trash +or deleting files + + + + Select this option to display a confirmation message before Trash is emptied, or files are deleted. + + + + + + Include a Delete +command that bypasses Trash + + + + Select this option to add a Delete menu item to +the following menus: + + + The Edit menu. + + + The popup menu that is displayed when you right-click on a +file, folder, or desktop object. + + + When you select an item then choose the Delete menu item, the item is deleted from your file system +immediately. + + + + +
+ + + To Set Icon Captions Preferences + + file manager + icons + caption preferences - You can empty the contents of Trash in the following -ways: - - - From a file manager window - Choose FileEmpty -Trash. - - - From the desktop - Right-click on the Trash object, then choose Empty Trash. - - - - - - - Modifying the Appearance of Files and Folders - - file manager - modifying appearance -of files and folders - - The file manager enables -you to modify the appearance of your files and folders in several ways, as -described in the following sections. - - To Add an Emblem to a File or Folder - - emblems - adding to file - - - emblems - adding to folder - - To add an emblem to an item perform the following -steps: - - - Select the item to which you want to add an emblem. - - - Right-click on the item, then choose Properties. A properties dialog is displayed. - - - Click on the Emblems tab to display the Emblems tabbed section. - - - Select the emblem to add to the item. - - - Click Close to close the properties -dialog. - - - - - To Add a New Emblem - - emblems - adding new - - To add a new emblem, perform the following steps: - - - Choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. - - - Click on the Emblem button, then click -on the Add a New Emblem button. A Create -a New Emblem dialog is displayed. - - - Type a name for the emblem in the Keyword -text box. - - - Click on the Image button. A dialog is -displayed. Choose an emblem from the dialog. Alternatively, to choose an emblem -from another directory, click Browse. When you choose -an emblem, click OK. - - - Click OK on the Create a -New Emblem dialog. - - - - - To Change the Icon for a File or Folder - - file manager - icons - changing - - To change the icon that represents an -individual file or folder, perform the following steps: - - - Select the file or folder that you want to change. - - - Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. - - - On the Basic tabbed section, click on -the Select Custom Icon button. A Select an -icon dialog is displayed. - - - Use the Select an icon dialog to choose -the icon to represent the file or folder. - - - Click Close to close the properties -dialog. - - - To restore an icon from a custom icon to the default icon specified -in the File Types and Programs preference tool, -right-click on the icon then choose Remove Custom Icon. -Alternatively, click on the Remove Custom Icon button -on the Properties dialog. - To change the icon that represents a file type, use the File Types and Programs preference tool. - - - To Change the Size of Items in a View - - file manager - zooming in and out - - You can change the size of items in a view. You can change -the size if the view displays a file or a folder. You can change the size -of items in a view in the following ways: - - - To enlarge the size of items in a view, choose ViewZoom In. - - - To reduce the size of items in a view, choose ViewZoom Out. - - - To return items in a view to the normal size, choose ViewNormal Size. - - - You can also use the zoom buttons on the location bar to change the -size of items in a view. describes how -to use the zoom buttons. - - Zoom Buttons - - - - - - - - Button - - - Button Name - - - Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - Zoom Out button. - - - - - - Zoom Out button - - - Click on this button to reduce the size of items in a view. - - - - - - - - - - - Normal Size button. - - - - - - Normal Size -button - - - Click on this button to return -items in a view to normal size. - - - - - - - - - - - Zoom In button. - - - - - - Zoom In button - - - Click on this button to enlarge the size of items in a view. - - - - -
- The file manager remembers the size of items in a particular folder. -The next time that you display the folder, the items are displayed in the -size that you selected. In other words, when you change the size of items -in a folder, you customize the folder to display the items at that size. To -return the size of the items to the default size specified in your preferences, -choose ViewReset View -to Defaults. - - - Using Views to Display Your Files and Folders - - viewer components - - - file manager - views - introduction - - The file manager provides several ways to display the contents -of your files. The file manager includes viewer components that enable you -to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, you can -use a web page viewer to display HTML files in the view pane. You can use -a text viewer to view plain text files in the view pane. - You can also use the file manager to open a file in an appropriate application. -For more information, see . - The file manager includes views that enable you to show the contents -of your folders in different ways. For example, you can show the contents -of a folder in the following types of view: - - - Icon view - Shows the items in the folder as icons. -shows a folder in icon view. - - - List view - Shows the items in the folder as a list. -shows a folder in list view. -
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- - - Audio view - Shows the audio items in the folder only, and displays controls that -enable you to play the audio files. shows -a folder in audio view. -
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- - - Use the View menu to choose how to display a file -or folder. You can also use the View as drop-down list -to choose how to display a file or folder. When you display a folder, you -can specify how you want to arrange or sort items in the folder. You can modify -the size of the items in the view pane. The following sections describe how -to work with icon view, list view, and views of files. - - To Choose a View in Which to Display a File or Folder - - file manager - views - choosing - - Choose the type of view in which to display -the contents of a file or folder from the View menu. - Alternatively, to choose a view, choose ViewView as. Select the view -that you want to use from the Open with Other Viewer -dialog, then click on the Choose button. - You can also choose the type of view from the View as -drop-down list. The View as drop-down list is located -at the right side of the location bar. - You can display different folders in different views. The file manager -remembers the view that you choose for a particular folder. The next time -that you display the folder, the file manager displays the folder in that -view. To return the view for the folder to the default view specified in your -preferences, choose ViewReset View to Defaults. - - - To Arrange Your Files in Icon View - - file manager - icon view - arranging files in - - When you display -the contents of a folder in icon view, you can specify how to arrange the -items in the folder. To specify how to arrange items in icon view, choose ViewArrange Items. -The Arrange Items submenu contains the following -sections: - - - The top section contains an option that enables you to arrange -your files manually. - - - The middle section contains options that enable you to sort -your files automatically. - - - The bottom section contains options that enable you to modify -how your files are arranged. - - - Choose the appropriate options from the submenu, as described in the -following table: - - - - - - - - Option - - - Description - - - - - - - - Manually - - - - Select this option to arrange the items manually. -To arrange the items manually, drag the items to the location you require -within the view pane. - - - - - - By Name - - - - Select this option to sort the -items alphabetically by name. The order of the items is not case sensitive. -If the file manager is set to display hidden files, the hidden files are shown -last. - - - - - - By Size - - - - Select this option to sort the -items by size, with the largest item first. When you sort items by size, the -folders are sorted by the number of items in the folder. The folders are not -sorted by the total size of the items in the folder. - - - - - - By Type - - - - Select this option to sort the -items alphabetically by object type. The items are sorted alphabetically by -the description of their MIME type in the File Types and Programs preference tool. The MIME type identifies -the format of a file, and enables applications to read the file. For example, -an email application can use the image/png MIME type to -detect that a PNG file is attached to an email. - - - - - - By Modification -Date - - - - Select this option to sort the items by the date the items were last modified. -The most recently modified item is first. - - - - - - By Emblems - - - - Select this option to sort the -items by any emblems that are added to the items. The items are sorted alphabetically -by emblem name. Items that do not have emblems are last. - - - - - - Compact Layout - - - - Select -this option to arrange the items so that the items are closer to each other. - - - - - - Reversed Order - - - - Select this option to reverse the order of the option -by which you sort the items. For example, if you sort the items by name, select -the Reversed Order option to sort the items in reverse -alphabetical order. - - - - - - The file manager remembers how you arrange the items in a particular -folder. The next time that you display the folder, the items are arranged -in the way that you selected. In other words, when you specify how to arrange -the items in a folder, you customize the folder to display the items in that -way. To return the arrangement settings of the folder to the default arrangement -settings specified in your preferences, choose ViewReset View to Defaults. - - - To Resize an Icon in Icon View - - file manager - icons - resizing - - In icon view, you can change the size -of the icon that represents an item that is displayed. To change the size -of an item in icon view, perform the following steps: - - - Right-click on the item that you want to resize, then choose Stretch Icon. A rectangle appears around the item, with a handle -at each corner. - - - Grab one of the handles, then drag the icon to the size that -you want. - To return the icon to the original size, right-click on the icon, then -choose Restore Icon's Original Size. - - - You can also resize objects on the desktop. - - - To Modify the Behavior of a View - - file manager - views - modifying behavior - - You can modify the behavior -of a view in the following ways: - - - Specify that the view is the default view for a particular -file or folder. - - - Specify that the view is the default view for a file type -or all folders. - - - Specify that the view is an item in the View as submenu for a particular file or folder. - - - Specify that the view is an item in the View as submenu for all of a particular file type or for all folders. - - - Specify that the view is not an item in the View -as submenu for a particular file or folder. - - - To modify the behavior of a view perform the following steps: - - - Choose ViewView as. An Open with Other Viewer -dialog is displayed. - - - Select the view that you want to modify from the table in -the dialog. - - - Click on the Modify button. A Modify dialog is displayed. The following table describes the options -on the Modify dialog: - - - - - - - - Option - - - Description - - - - - - - - Include in the menu for item-name items - - - - Select this option to include the view in the View as -submenu for this type of item. - - - - - - Use as default for item-name items - - - - Select this option to use the view as the default for this type of item. - - - - - - Include in the menu for item-name only - - - - Select this option to include the view in the View as -submenu for this item only. - - - - - - Use as default for item-name only - - - - Select this option to use the view as the default for this item only. - - - - - - Don't include in the menu for item-name items - - - - Select this option to exclude the view from the View as -submenu for this type of item. - - - - - - - - Click OK, then click Cancel to close the Open with Other Viewer dialog. - - - - You can also modify the actions that are associated with a file -type in the File Types and Programs preference -tool. To open the File Types and Programs preference -tool, click on the Go There button. - - - - - - Assigning Actions to Files - - file manager - assigning actions to -files - - When you open a file, the file manager -performs the default action for that file type. The File Types -and Programs preference tool contains a table of file types, -their associated file extensions, and their default actions. This table specifies -what happens when you double-click on a file in the file manager. - You can also use the file manager to modify the actions that are associated -with a particular file or file type. - You can use the File Types and Programs preference -tool to perform the following tasks: - - - Specify the default action for a file type. You can also change -the default action for a file type in the file manager. - - - Associate a file type with one or more applications. The default -action might specify to open the file in an application that is associated -with the file type. - - - Associate a file type with one or more viewers. The default -action might specify to open the file in a viewer that is associated with -the file type. - - - Associate a file extension with a MIME type. The MIME type -specifies the format of the file so that Internet browsers and email applications -can read the file. - - - - To Modify Actions - - file manager - modifying actions - - You can modify the actions associated with a file or file -type. You can do the following: - - - Specify that the action is the default action for a particular -file. - - - Specify that the action is the default action for a particular -file type. - - - Specify that the action is an item in the Open -With submenu for a particular file. - - - Specify that the action is an item in the Open -With submenu for a particular file type. - - - Specify that the action is not an item in the Open With submenu for a particular file type. - - - To modify the actions associated with a file or file type, perform the -following steps: - - - In the view pane, select the file for which you want to modify -an action. If you want to modify an action associated with a file type, select -a file of that type. - - - Choose FileOpen With. Perform either of the following steps: - - - Choose Other Application. An Open with Other Application dialog is displayed. - - - Choose Other Viewer. An Open with Other Viewer dialog is displayed. - - - - - From the table in the dialog, select the application or viewer -for which you want to modify the behavior. - - - Click on the Modify button. A Modify dialog is displayed. The following table describes the options -on the Modify dialog: - - - - - - - - Option - - - Description - - - - - - - - Include in the menu for filetype items - - - - Select this option to include the application or viewer in the Open With submenu for this file type. - - - - - - Use as default for filetype items - - - - Select this option to use the application or viewer as the default action -for this file type. - - - - - - Include in the menu for filename only - - - - Select this option to include the application or viewer in the Open With submenu for this file, and not for other files of this -type. - - - - - - Use as default for filename only - - - - Select this option to use the application or viewer as the default action -for this file, and not for other files of this type. - - - - - - Don't include in the menu for filetype items - - - - Select this option to exclude the application or viewer from the Open With submenu for this file type. - - - - - - - - Click OK, then click Cancel to close the dialog. - - - - You can also modify the actions that are associated with a file -type in the File Types and Programs preference -tool. To open the File Types and Programs preference -tool, click on the Go There button. - - - - - Customizing the File Manager - - file manager - customizing - - You can customize the file manager to suit your requirements -and preferences. This section describes how to customize the file manager. - - Setting Your Preferences - - file manager - preferences - introduction - - - preferences, -file manager - file manager preferences - - Use the File Management Preferences dialog to set preferences -for the file manager. To display the File Management Preferences dialog, choose EditPreferences. - You can set preferences in the following categories: - - - The default settings for views. - - - The behavior of files and folders, executable text files, -and Trash. - - - The information that is displayed in icon captions. - - - Preview options to improve the performance of the file manager. - - - - To Set Views Preferences file manager preferences - views + icon captions - You can specify a default view, -and select sort options and display options. You can also specify default -settings for icon views and list views. To specify your default view settings, -choose EditPreferences. Click on the Views tab in -the File Management Preferences dialog to display the Views tabbed section. - lists the views settings that you -can modify. - - Views Preferences + An icon caption displays the name of a file or folder in +an icon view. The icon caption also includes three additional items of information +on the file or folder. The additional information is displayed after the file +name. Normally only one item of information is visible, but when you zoom +in on an icon, more of the information is displayed. You can modify what additional +information is displayed in icon captions. + To set your preferences for icon captions, choose EditPreferences. +Click on the Icon Caption tab to display the Icon Caption tabbed section. + Select the items of information that you want to display in the icon +caption from the three drop-down lists. Select the first item from the first +drop-down list, select the second item from the second drop-down list, and +so on. The following table describes the items of information that you can +select: + - - Dialog Element + + Information + + + Description + + + + + + + + Size + + + + Choose this option to display +the size of the item. - - Description + + + + + Type + + + + Choose this option to display +the description of the MIME type of the item from the File Types +and Programs preference tool. - - - + - View new folders using + Date modified - - Select the default view for folders. When you open -a folder, the folder is displayed in the view that you select. + + Choose +this option to display the last modification date of the item. - + - Arrange items + Date accessed - - Select the characteristic by which you want to sort -the items in folders that are displayed in this view. + + Choose +this option to display the date that the item was last accessed. + + + + + + Owner + + + + Choose this option to display +the owner of the item. + + + + + + Group + + + + Choose this option to display +the group to which the item belongs. + + + + + + Permissions + + + + permissionsdisplaying as charactersChoose +this option to display the permissions of the item as three sets of three +characters, for example -rwxrw-r--. + + + + + + Octal permissions + + + + permissionsdisplaying in octal notationChoose this option to display the permissions of the item in octal +notation, for example 764. + + + + + + MIME type + + + + Choose this option to display +the MIME type of the item. + + + + + + None + + + + Choose this option to display +no information for the item. + + + + + + + + To Set List Columns Preferences + You can specify what information is displayed in list view in file manager +windows. You can specify which columns are displayed in list view, and the +order in which the columns are displayed. + To set your preferences for list columns, choose EditPreferences. +Click on the List Columns tab to display the List Columns tabbed section. + To specify a column to display in list view, select the column, then +click on the Show button. To remove a column from the +list view, select the column, then click on the Hide +button. + Use the Move Up and Move Down +buttons to specify the position of columns in list view. + To use the default columns and column positions, click on the Use Default button. + The following table describes the columns that you can display: + + + + + + + + Information + + + Description + + - Sort folders before files + Name - Select this option to list folders before -files when you sort a folder. + Choose this option to display the name of +the item. - Sort in reverse + Size - - Select this option -if you want to reverse the order by which items are sorted in this view. If -you select this option, the order of the characteristic you select in the Arrange Items drop-down list is reversed. For example, if you select By Name, the items are sorted in reverse alphabetical order. + + Choose this option to display +the size of the item. - Show hidden and -backup files + Type - - Select -this option to display hidden files and backup files in the view pane. The -first character in a hidden filename is a period (.). The last character in -a backup filename is a tilde (~). + + Choose this option to display +the description of the MIME type of the item from the File Types +and Programs preference tool. - Default zoom level + Date Modified - Icon -view and list view. Select the default zoom level for folders that are displayed -in this view. The zoom level specifies the size of items in a view. + Choose +this option to display the last modification date of the item. - Use compact layout + Date Accessed - Select -this option to arrange the items in icon view so that the items in the folder -are closer to each other. + Choose +this option to display the date that the item was last accessed. - Text beside icons + Group - Select this option to place the icon captions -for items beside the icon rather than under the icon. + Choose this option to display the group to +which the item belongs. - Use manual layout + MIME type - Select this option if you want to arrange -the items in icon view manually. + Choose this option to display the MIME type +of the item. - Show only folders + Octal Permissions - Select this option to display only folders -in the Tree in the side pane. + permissionsdisplaying in octal notationChoose this +option to display the permissions of the item in octal notation, for example 764. + + + + + + Owner + + + + Choose this option to display +the owner of the item. + + + + + + Permissions + + + + permissionsdisplaying as charactersChoose +this option to display the permissions of the item as three sets of three +characters, for example -rwxrw-r--. -
+ - - To Set Behavior Preferences + + To Set Preview Preferences file manager preferences - behavior + preview - To set your preferences for -files and folders, choose EditPreferences. Click on the Files and Folders tab in the File Management Preferences dialog -to display the Files and Folders tabbed section. - lists the settings that you can -modify for files and folders. - - Files and Folders Preferences + The file manager include some +file preview features. The preview features can affect the speed with which +the file manager responds to your requests. You can modify the behavior of +some of these features to improve the speed of the file manager. For each +preview preference, you can select one of the options described in the following +table: + - - + + - + Option - + Description @@ -3248,527 +2571,1472 @@ modify for files and folders. - Single click to activate items + Always - Select this option to perform the default action -for an item when you click on the item. When this option is selected, and -you point to an item, the title of the item is underlined. + Performs the action for both local files, and files +on other file systems. - + - Double click to -activate items + Local Files Only - - Select this option to perform the default action for an item when you double-click -on the item. + + Performs the action for local files only. - + - Open activated item in a new -window + Never - - Select this -option to open a new window when you open a file or folder. + + Never performs the action. + + + + + + To set your preview preferences, choose EditPreferences. Click on the Preview tab dialog to display the Preview +tabbed section. + lists the preview preferences that +you can modify. +
+ Preview Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + - + - Run executable -files when they are clicked + Show text in icons - - Select this option to run an executable file when you choose -the executable file. An executable file is a text file that can execute, that -is, a shell script. + + Select an option to specify when to preview the +content of text files in the icon that represents the file. - + - View executable files when -they are clicked + Show thumbnails - - Select this option to display the contents of an executable file when you -choose the executable file. + + Select +an option to specify when to show thumbnails of image files. The file manager +stores the thumbnail files for each folder in a .thumbnails +directory that is one level below the folder. - + - Ask each time + Only for files smaller than - - Select -this option to display a dialog when you choose an executable file. The dialog -asks whether you want to execute the file or display the file. + + Specify the maximum +file size for files for which the file manager creates a thumbnail. - + - Ask before emptying the Trash -or deleting files + Preview sound +files - - Select this option to display a confirmation message before Trash is emptied, or files are deleted. + + Select an option to specify when to preview sound files. - + - Include a Delete -command that bypasses Trash + Count number of items - - Select this option to add a Delete menu item to -the following menus: - - - The Edit menu. - - - The popup menu that is displayed when you right-click on a -file, folder, or desktop object. - - - When you select an item then choose the Delete menu item, the item is deleted from your file system -immediately. + + Select an option to specify when to show the +number of items in folders. If you have set your view to icon view, you might +need to increase your default zoom level in the Views +tabbed section to see the number of items in each folder.
- - To Set Icon Captions Preferences - - file manager - icons - caption preferences - - - file manager - preferences - icon captions - - An icon caption displays the name of a file or folder in -an icon view. The icon caption also includes three additional items of information -on the file or folder. The additional information is displayed after the file -name. Normally only one item of information is visible, but when you zoom -in on an icon, more of the information is displayed. You can modify what additional -information is displayed in icon captions. - To set your preferences for icon captions, choose EditPreferences. -Click on the Files and Folders tab in the File Management Preferences dialog to display the Files -and Folders tabbed section. - Select the items of information that you want to display in the icon -caption from the three drop-down lists. Select the first item from the first -drop-down list, select the second item from the second drop-down list, and -so on. The following table describes the items of information that you can -select: - - - - - - - - Information - - - Description - - - - - - - - Size - - - - Choose this option to display -the size of the item. - - - - - - Type - - - - Choose this option to display -the description of the MIME type of the item from the File Types -and Programs preference tool. - - - - - - Date modified - - - - Choose -this option to display the last modification date of the item. - - - - - - Date accessed - - - - Choose -this option to display the date that the item was last accessed. - - - - - - Owner - - - - Choose this option to display -the owner of the item. - - - - - - Group - - - - Choose this option to display -the group to which the item belongs. - - - - - - Permissions - - - - permissionsdisplaying as charactersChoose -this option to display the permissions of the item as three sets of three -characters, for example -rwxrw-r--. - - - - - - Octal permissions - - - - permissionsdisplaying in octal notationChoose this option to display the permissions of the item in octal -notation, for example 764. - - - - - - MIME type - - - - Choose this option to display -the MIME type of the item. - - - - - - None - - - - Choose this option to display -no information for the item. - - - - - - + + + Changing Backgrounds + + file manager + changing backgrounds + + + backgrounds + changing screen component + + The file manager includes +backgrounds that you can use to change the look-and-feel of the following +screen components: + + + Desktop + + + Side pane and view pane of file browser windows + + + File object windows + + + Panels + + + To change the background of a screen component perform the following +steps: + + + Choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. The Backgrounds +and Emblems dialog is displayed. + + + To display a list of patterns that you can use on the background, +click on the Patterns button. To display a list of +the colors that you can use on the background, click on the Colors button. + + + To change the background to a pattern, drag the pattern to +the screen component. To change the background to a color, drag the color +to the screen component. + + + Click Close to close the dialog. + + + To reset the background of the view pane or side pane to the default +background, right-click on the background of the pane, then choose Use Default Background. + When you change the background of the side pane or the view pane of +a particular folder, the file manager remembers the background that you chose. +The next time that you display the folder, the background that you selected +is displayed. In other words, when you change the background of a folder, +you customize the folder to display the background. + + To Add a Pattern + + backgrounds + adding patterns + + To add a pattern to the patterns that you can use on your +screen components, choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. Click on the Patterns button, then click on the Add a New Pattern button. A dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to find the new +pattern. Click OK to add the new pattern to the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. + + + To Add a Color + + backgrounds + adding colors + + To add a color to the colors that you can use on your screen +components, choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. Click on the Colors button, then click on the Add a New Color +button. A color selector dialog is displayed. Use the color wheel or the sliders +to choose the color. Click OK to add the new color +to the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. + + + + + Opening Files + + file manager + opening files + + When you open a file, the file manager performs the default +action for that file type. The default action can be one of the following: + + + Use a viewer component to display the file in the view pane. + + + Launch an application that opens the file. + + + The file manager checks the contents of a file to determine the type +of a file. If the first lines do not determine the type of the file, then +the file manager checks the file extension. + If you cannot find the file that you want to open, you can use Search Tool. To start Search Tool, +choose ActionsSearch for +Files. + + Viewing Files in a Window + + file manager + viewing files in view +pane + + + view pane + viewing files in + + + viewer components + + The file manager contains viewer components that +enable you to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, +you can display the following types of files in the view pane: + + + Plain text files + + + PNG files + + + Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) files + + + To reload the contents of the view pane, choose ViewReload. To stop +loading an item in the view pane, choose ViewStop. + When you display a file in the view pane, the viewer component might +add menu items to the file manager menus. The menu items relate to the file +type that is displayed. For example, when you display a PNG file, the Edit menu contains flip and rotate menu items. + Also, when you display some types of file in the view pane, you can +use the file manager zoom buttons to change the size of the item. + + + To Execute the Default Action + + file manager + executing default actions +for files + + To execute the default action for a +file, double-click on the file. For example, if the default action for plain +text documents is to display the file in a text viewer. In this case, you +can double-click on the file to display the file in a text viewer. + You can set your file manager preferences so that you click once on +a file to execute the default action. For more information, see . + + + To Execute Non-Default Actions Using the Open With Submenu + + file manager + executing non-default +actions for files + + To execute actions other than +the default action for a file, perform the following steps: + + + In the view pane, select the file that you want to perform +an action on. Choose FileOpen With. The Open With +submenu opens. The items in this submenu correspond to the contents of the +following parts of the File Types and Programs +preference tool: + + + Default action drop-down list in the Edit file type dialog + + + Viewer component drop-down list in the Edit file type dialog + + + + + Choose an action from the Open With +submenu. + + + + + To Execute Other Actions When Displaying a File + + file manager + executing other actions +for files + + When you display a file in the view +pane, the side pane might contain buttons. + The buttons represent any actions that are defined in the File Types and Programs preference tool. The actions are defined +in the Default action drop-down list in the Edit file type dialog in the File Types and Programs preference tool. Click on a button to execute an action. For +example, if an action defined for plain text documents is to open the file +in the gedit text editor. If this action is defined, +an Open with gedit button is displayed in the side +pane. To open the file in the gedit application, +click on the Open with gedit button. + + A button that represents the action does not appear in the side +pane if the actions are excluded in either of the following dialogs: + + + + Open with Other Application + + + + + Open with Other Viewer + + + + + + + To Access FTP Sites + + FTP sites + accessing + + + file manager + FTP sites + FTP sites + + You can use the file manager to access +FTP sites. To access an FTP site, enter the URL for the site in the field +on the location bar, then press Return. The contents of the +site are displayed in the view pane. To copy a file from the FTP site, drag +the file to the new location. + To access an FTP site that requires a username and password, you can +enter the URL in the following form: + + ftp://username:password@hostname.domain + + To reload the FTP site in the view pane, choose ViewReload. To stop +loading the FTP site, choose ViewStop. + + + To Access Network Places + + network places + accessing + + + file manager + network places + network places + + If your system is configured +to access places on a network, you can use the file manager to access the +network places. + To access network places, open the file manager and choose PlacesComputer . +Alternatively, double-click on the Computer object on +the Desktop. Double-click on the Network object. A file +manager window is displayed. The window displays the network places that you +can access. Double-click on the network that you want to access. + NFS serversUnix networkTo +access UNIX shares, double-click on the Unix Network (NFS) +object. A list of the UNIX shares available to you is displayed in the file +manager window. + Samba serversWindows networkTo access Windows shares, double-click on the Windows +Network (SMB) object. A list of the Windows shares available to +you is displayed in the file manager window. + + To Add a Network Place + To add a network place, perform the following steps: + + + Open the file manager and choose PlacesComputer . Alternatively, +double-click on the Computer object on the Desktop. A +file object window is displayed. + + + Double-click on the Add Network Place +object. The Add Network Place dialog is displayed. Enter +the details of the server in the dialog, as follows: + + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Location + + + + Use this text box to specify the location that you +want to add. Alternatively, select one of the following locations from the +drop-down list:FTP ServerWeb FolderWindows Network (SMB)Unix Network (NFS) + + + + + + Shortcut name + + + Use this text box to specify a shortcut name for the network place. + + + + + Anonymous login + + + + FTP Server option only. Select this option +to log in to the FTP server as an anonymous user. + + + + + + No login required + + + + Web Folder, Windows Network (SMB), and Unix +Network (NFS) options only. Select this option if you do not need to log in +to the web folder, Windows share, or UNIX share. + + + + + + Username + + + + Use this text box to specify a username when +you connect to the specified network place. + When you connect to +the network place, you must enter your password. + + + + + + Go there now + + + + Select this option if you want to access the +network place immediately. + + + + + + + + Click OK to add your network place. + + + + + + To Access Network Servers + If your GNOME desktop environment is configured to access servers on +a network, you can use the Applications menu to access +the network servers. + To access network servers, choose ApplicationsNetwork Servers. A file +object window is displayed. The window displays the network servers that you +can access. Double-click on the network server that you want to access. + + To Add a Network Server + To add a network server, choose ApplicationsNetwork Servers. A file +object window is displayed. Double-click on the New Server +object. A New Server dialog is displayed. Enter the +name of the server in the dialog, then click OK. + + + + + Accessing Special URI Locations + + special URI locations + accessing + + + file manager + special URI +locations + + + URI, special + special URI locations + + The GNOME Desktop contains +special URI locations that enable you to access particular functions from +the file manager. For example, to access the preference tools, you can access +the preferences:/// URI in a file manager window. lists the special URI locations that you can +use with the file manager. + + Special URI Locations + + + + + + + URI Location + + + Description + + + + + + + + applications:/// + + + + Displays +a list of the applications in the GNOME Desktop. The applications are the +same as the applications in the Applications menu. To open +an application, double-click on the application. + + + + + + fonts:/// + + + + Displays all the fonts that are +available in your system. To preview a font, double-click on the font. You +can also use this location to add fonts to the GNOME Desktop. + + + + + + network:/// + + + + Displays network locations to +which you can connect, if your system is configured to access locations on +a network. To access a network location, double-click on the network location. +You can also use this URI to add network locations to your system. + + + + + + preferences:/// + + + + Displays +a list of the preference tools in the GNOME Desktop. The preference tools +are the same as the preference tools in the Desktop Preferences +menu. To open a preference tool, double-click on the preference tool. + + + + + + server-settings:/// + + + + Displays +a list of applications that you can use to configure your system as a server. + + + + + + start-here:/// + + + + Displays +a list of applications and preference tools in the GNOME Desktop. Also displays +applications that you can use to configure your system as a server, and to +modify your system configuration details. + + + + + + system-settings:/// + + + + Displays +a list of applications that you can use to modify your system settings. + + + + + + themes:/// + + + + Displays all the themes that +are available in the GNOME Desktop. To preview a theme, double-click on the +theme. You can also use this location to add themes to the GNOME Desktop. + + + + +
+ + + Managing Your Files and Folders + + file manager + managing files and folders + + This section describes how to work with your +files and folders. + + Drag-and-Drop in the File Manager + + file manager + drag-and-drop + + You can use drag-and-drop to perform several tasks in the +file manager. When you drag-and-drop, the mouse pointer provides feedback +about the task that you perform. describes +the tasks that you can perform with drag-and-drop. The table also shows the +mouse pointers that appear when you drag-and-drop. + + Drag-and-Drop in the File Manager + + + + + + + + Task + + + Action + + + Mouse Pointer + + + + + + + Move an item + + + Drag the item to the new location. + + + + + + + + + Move pointer. + + + + + + + + Copy an item + + + Grab the item, then press-and-hold Ctrl. Drag the item to the new location. + + + + + + + + + Copy pointer. + + + + + + + + Create a symbolic link to +an item + + + Grab the +item, then press-and-hold CtrlShift. +Drag the item to the location where you want the symbolic link to reside. + + + + + + + + + Symbolic link pointer. + + + + + + + + Ask what to do with the +item you drag + + + Grab the item, then press-and-hold Alt. Drag the item to +the location where you want the item to reside. Release the mouse button. +A popup menu appears. Choose one of the following items from the popup menu: + + + + Move here + + Moves the item to the location. + + + + Copy here + + Copies the item to the location. + + + + Link here + + Creates a symbolic link to the item at the location. + + + + Set as Background + + If the item is an image, sets the image to be the desktop background. + You can use this command to set the desktop background and the view pane +background. + + + + Cancel + + Cancels the drag-and-drop operation. + + + + + + + + + + + Ask pointer. + + + + + + + +
+ + + To Select Files and Folders + + file manager + selecting files and folders + + You can select files and folders in several +ways in the file manager. describes how +to select items in file manager windows and on the desktop. + + Selecting Items in the File Manager + + + + + + + Task + + + Action + + + + + + + Select an item + + + Click on the item. + + + + + Select a group of contiguous +items + + + In icon view, +drag around the files that you want to select. + In list view, click +on the first item in the group. Press-and-hold Shift, then +click on the last item in the group. + + + + + Select multiple items + + + Press-and-hold Ctrl. +Click on the items that you want to select. + Alternatively, press-and-hold Ctrl, then drag around the files that you want to select. + + + + + Select all items in a folder + + + Choose EditSelect All Files. + + + + +
+ To perform the default action on an item, double-click on the item. +You can set your file manager preferences so that you click once on a file +to execute the default action. For more information, see . + + + To Move a File or Folder + + file manager + moving files and folders + + The following sections describe the ways that +you can move a file or folder. + + Drag to the New Location + To drag a file or folder to a new location, perform the following steps: + + + Open a file manager window. Choose FileNew Window to open a second +file manager window. + + + In one window, select the folder from which you want to move +the file or folder. In the other window, select the folder to which you want +to move the file or folder. + + + Drag the file or folder that you want to move to the new location +in the other window. + + + To move the file or folder to a folder that is one level below the current +location, do not open a new window. Instead, drag the file or folder to the +new location in the same window. - - To Set Preview Preferences - - file manager - preferences - preview - - The file manager include some -file preview features. The preview features can affect the speed with which -the file manager responds to your requests. You can modify the behavior of -some of these features to improve the speed of the file manager. For each -preview preference, you can select one of the options described in the following -table: - - - - - - - - Option - - - Description - - - - - - - - Always - - - - Performs the action for both local files, and files -on other file systems. - - - - - - Local Files Only - - - - Performs the action for local files only. - - - - - - Never - - - - Never performs the action. - - - - - - To set your preview preferences, choose EditPreferences. Click on the Preview tab in the File Management Preferences -dialog to display the Preview tabbed section. - lists the preview settings that -you can modify. - - Preview Preferences - - - - - - - Dialog Element - - - Description - - - - - - - - Show text in icons - - - - Select an option to specify when to preview the -content of text files in the icon that represents the file. - - - - - - Show thumbnails - - - - Select -an option to specify when to show thumbnails of image files. The file manager -stores the thumbnail files for each folder in a .thumbnails -directory that is one level below the folder. - - - - - - Only for files smaller than - - - - Specify the maximum -file size for files for which the file manager creates a thumbnail. - - - - - - Preview sound -files - - - - Select an option to specify when to preview sound files. - - - - - - Count number of items - - - - Select an option to specify when to show the -number of items in folders. - - - - -
+ + Cut and Paste to the New Location + You can cut a file or folder and paste the file or folder into another +folder, as follows: + + + Select the file or folder that you want to move, then choose EditCut File. + + + Open the folder to which you want to move the file or folder, +then choose EditPaste +Files. + + + + + + To Copy a File or Folder + + file manager + copying files and folders + + The following sections describe the ways you +can copy a file or folder. + + Drag to the New Location + To copy a file or folder perform the following steps: + + + Open a file manager window. Choose FileNew Window to open a second +file manager window. + + + In one window, select the folder from which you want to copy +the file or folder. In the other window, select the folder to which you want +to copy the file or folder. + + + Grab the file or folder, then press-and-hold Ctrl. Drag the file or folder to the new location in the other window. + + + To copy the file or folder to a folder that is one level below the current +location, do not open a new window. Instead, grab the file or folder, then +press-and-hold Ctrl. Drag the file or folder to the new location +in the same window. + + + Copy and Paste to the New Location + You can copy a file or folder and paste the file or folder into another +folder, as follows: + + + Select the file or folder that you want to copy, then choose EditCopy File. + + + Open the folder to which you want to copy the file or folder, +then choose EditPaste +Files. + + - - Changing Backgrounds + + To Duplicate a File or Folder file manager - changing backgrounds + duplicating files and +folders + To create a copy of a file or folder +in the current folder perform the following steps: + + + Select the file or folder that you want to duplicate. + + + Choose EditDuplicate. Alternatively, right-click on the file +or folder, then choose Duplicate. + A copy of the file or folder appears in the current folder. + + + + + To Create a Folder - backgrounds - changing screen component + file manager + creating folders - The file manager includes -backgrounds that you can use to change the look-and-feel of the following -screen components: - + To create a folder perform the following steps: + - Desktop + Select the folder where you want to create the new folder. + + + Choose FileCreate Folder. Alternatively, right-click +on the background of the view pane, then choose Create Folder. + An untitled folder is added to the location. The +name of the folder is selected. - Side pane + Type a name for the folder, then press Return. + + + + To Create a Document + + file manager + creating documents + + If you have document templates installed, you can choose +to create a document from one of the installed templates. You can also choose +to create an empty document. + To create a document perform the following steps: + - View pane + Select the folder where you want to create the new document. - Panels + Choose FileCreate Document. Alternatively, right-click on +the background of the view pane, then choose Create Document. + An untitled document is added to the location. - - To change the background of a screen component perform the following -steps: + + Type a name for the document, then press Return. + + + + + To Rename a File or Folder + + file manager + renaming folders + + To rename a file or folder perform the following steps: + + + Select the file or folder that you want to rename. + + + Choose EditRename. Alternatively, right-click on the file +or folder, then choose Rename. + The name of the file or folder is selected. + + + Type a new name for the file or folder, then press Return. + + + + + To Move a File or Folder to Trash + + file manager + Trash + Trash + + + Trash + moving +files or folders to + + To move a file or folder +to Trash perform the following steps: + + + Select the file or folder that you want to move to Trash. + + + Choose EditMove to Trash. Alternatively, right-click on the +file or folder in the view pane, then choose Move to Trash. + + + Alternatively, you can drag the file or folder from the view pane to +the Trash object on the desktop. + + When you move a file or folder from a removable media to Trash, the file or folder is stored in a Trash +location on the removable media. To remove the file or folder permanently +from the removable media, you must empty Trash. + + + + To Delete a File or Folder + + file manager + deleting files or folders + + When you delete a file or folder, the file or +folder is not moved to Trash, but is deleted from your +file system immediately. The Delete menu item is +only available if you select the Include a Delete command that bypasses +Trash option in the File Management Preferences + dialog. + To delete a file or folder perform the following steps: + + + Select the file or folder that you want to delete. + + + Choose EditDelete. Alternatively, right-click on the file +or folder, then choose Delete. + + + + + To Create a Symbolic Link to a File or Folder + + file manager + creating symbolic link + + + symbolic link + to file or folder, creating + + A symbolic link is +a special type of file that points to another file or folder. When you perform +an action on a symbolic link, the action is performed on the file or folder +to which the symbolic link points. However, when you delete a symbolic link, +you delete the link file, not the file to which the symbolic link points. + To create a symbolic link to a file or folder, select the file or folder +to which you want to create a link. Choose EditMake Link. A link to the +file or folder is added to the current folder. + Alternatively, grab the item to which you want to create a link, then +press-and-hold CtrlShift. Drag the item +to the location where you want to place the link. + By default, the file manager adds an emblem to symbolic links. + + The permissions of a symbolic link are determined by the file +or folder to which a symbolic link points. + + + + To View the Properties of a File or Folder + + file manager + viewing properties + + To view the properties of a file or folder, perform the +following steps: + + + Select the file or folder whose properties you want to view. + + + Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. + + + Use the properties dialog to view the properties of the file +or folder. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. + + + + + To Change Permissions + + permissions + introduction + + Permissions are settings assigned to each file and folder +that determine what type of access users can have to the file or folder. The +following table lists the permissions that you can set for files and folders, +and the effect of the permission on files and folders: + + + + + + + + + Permission + + + File + + + Folder + + + + + + + Read + + + Permission to read the file. + + + Permission to list the contents of the folder. + + + + + Write + + + Permission to make changes to the file. + + + Permission to create and delete files in the folder. + + + + + Execute + + + Permission to run the file as a program. This is only relevant if the file +is a program or script. + + + Permission to access files in the directory. + + + + + + You can set permissions for different types of user. The following table +lists the types of user that you can set for which you can set permissions: + + + + + + + + User Category + + + Description + + + + + + + Owner + + + The user that created the file or folder. + + + + + Group + + + The group to which the owner belongs. + + + + + Others + + + All other users who are not in the group to which the owner belongs. + + + + + + file managerchanging permissionspermissionschanging file and folderTo change the permissions +on a file or folder perform the following steps: - Choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. The Backgrounds -and Emblems dialog is displayed. + Select the file or folder that you want to change. - To display a list of patterns that you can use on the background, -click on the Patterns button. To display a list of -the colors that you can use on the background, click on the Colors button. + Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. - To change the background to a pattern, drag the pattern to -the screen component. To change the background to a color, drag the color -to the screen component. + Click on the Permissions tab. In the Permissions tabbed section, use the drop-down lists and check boxes +to change the permissions for the file or folder. The following table describes +the dialog elements on the Permissions tabbed section: + + + + + + + + Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + File owner + + + + To change the owner of the file or folder, select +the owner from the drop-down list. + + + + + + File group + + + + To change the group to which a file or folder belongs, +select the group from the drop-down list. + + + + + + Owner + + + + Select the permissions that you want to apply to the owner +of the file or folder. + + + + + + Group + + + + Select the permissions that you want to apply to the group +to which the owner of the file or folder belongs. + + + + + + Others + + + + Select the permissions that you want to apply to +all other users who are not in the group to which the owner belongs. + + + + + + Text view + + + + Displays the permissions that you select from the Read, Write, and Execute +options, in text format. + + + + + + Number view + + + + Displays the permissions that you select from the Read, Write, and Execute +options, in text format. + + + + + + Last changed + + + + Displays the date and time that the file or folder +was last modified. + + + + + - Click Close to close the dialog. + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. - To reset the background of the view pane or side pane to the default -background, right-click on the background of the pane, then choose Use Default Background. - When you change the background of the side pane or the view pane of -a particular folder, the file manager remembers the background that you chose. -The next time that you display the folder, the background that you selected -is displayed. In other words, when you change the background of a folder, -you customize the folder to display the background. - - To Add a Pattern - - backgrounds - adding patterns - - To add a pattern to the patterns that you can use on your -screen components, choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. Click on the Patterns button, then click on the Add a New Pattern button. A dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to find the new -pattern. Click OK to add the new pattern to the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. - - - To Add a Color - - backgrounds - adding colors - - To add a color to the colors that you can use on your screen -components, choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. Click on the Colors button, then click on the Add a New Color -button. A color selector dialog is displayed. Use the color wheel or the sliders -to choose the color. Click OK to add the new color -to the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. - - - To Show and Hide Window Components + + Using Trash + + + + + + + Trash icon, empty. + + + - file manager - window components, showing -and hiding + Trash + introduction - You can show and hide file manager -window components as follows: + You can move the following items to Trash: - To hide the side pane, choose ViewSide Pane. To display the -side pane again, choose ViewSide Pane again. - - - To hide the toolbar, choose ViewToolbar. To display the -toolbar again, choose ViewToolbar again. - - - To hide the location bar, choose ViewLocation Bar. To display -the location bar again, choose ViewLocation Bar again. + Files - To hide the statusbar, choose ViewStatusbar. To display the -statusbar again, choose ViewStatusbar again. + Folders - To remove a tab from the side pane, right-click in the side -pane. Choose the tab that you want to remove from the popup menu. To add the -tab to the side pane again, choose the tab from the popup menu again. + Desktop objects + If you need to retrieve a file from Trash, you +can display Trash and move the file out of Trash. When you empty Trash, you delete the +contents of Trash permanently. + + To Display Trash + + Trash + displaying + + You can display the contents of Trash in the following +ways: + + + From a file manager window + Choose GoTrash. The contents of Trash are displayed in +the window. + + + From the desktop + Double-click on the Trash object on the desktop. + + + + + To Empty Trash + + Trash + emptying + + You can empty the contents of Trash in the following +ways: + + + From a file manager window + Choose FileEmpty +Trash. + + + From the desktop + Right-click on the Trash object, then choose Empty Trash. + + + @@ -3803,8 +4071,10 @@ that represents the media is added to the desktop. The object is added only if your system is configured to mount the device automatically when media is detected. If your system is not configured to mount the device automatically, -you must mount the device manually. Right-click on the desktop, then choose Disksdevice-name. For example, to mount a floppy diskette, choose DisksFloppy. -An object that represents the media is added to the desktop. +you must mount the device manually. Double-click on the Computer icon from the desktop. A Computer dialog +is displayed. Double-click on the object that represents the media. For example, +to mount a floppy diskette, double-click on the Floppy +object. An object that represents the media is added to the desktop. You cannot change the name of a removable media object. @@ -3862,21 +4132,21 @@ For information on how to mount media, see .

Right-click on the object that represents the diskette on -the desktop, then choose Format. A Format -a Floppy dialog is displayed. +the desktop, then choose Format. A Floppy +formatter dialog is displayed. - Select your format options in the Format a Floppy dialog. The following table describes the elements on the dialog: + Select your format options in the Floppy formatter dialog. The following table describes the elements on the dialog: - + Dialog Element - + Description @@ -4064,10 +4334,10 @@ dialog to specify how you want to write the CD, as follows: - + Dialog Element - + Description diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml index ea697e1..b358561 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml @@ -2,81 +2,67 @@ Overview of the GNOME Desktop This chapter introduces you to the features and main components -of the GNOME Desktop. Before you start to use the desktop environment read -this chapter to familiarize yourself with the various features, and how the -main components work. The desktop environment is very configurable, so this -chapter describes the typical default configuration, covering the following -topics. +of the GNOME Desktop. Before you start to use the GNOME Desktop read this +chapter to familiarize yourself with the various features, and how the main +components work. The GNOME Desktop is very configurable, so this chapter describes +the typical default configuration, covering the following topics. - Introducing Desktop Environment Components + Introducing GNOME Desktop Components - desktop environment components, introducing + GNOME Desktop components, introducing - When you start a desktop environment session for the first -time, you should see a default startup screen, with panels, windows, and various -icons. shows a typical desktop environment. -
- A Typical Desktop Environment - - - - - - - A typical desktop environment. Callouts: Menu Bar, Top edge panel, Desktop, Windows, Window List applet, Bottom edge panel, Workspace Switcher applet. - - - -
- The major components of the desktop environment are as follows: PanelsPanels are areas in your desktop environment from which you can access -all of your system applications and menus. Panels are very configurable. A -particularly important panel in is the -top edge panel. The top edge panel includes the Menu Bar. -The Menu Bar contains two special menus, as follows:Applications menu: Contains all applications + When you start a GNOME Desktop session for the first time, you should +see a default startup screen, with panels, windows, and various icons. + The major components of the GNOME Desktop are as follows: PanelsPanels are areas in the GNOME Desktop from which you can access all +of your system applications and menus. Panels are very configurable. A particularly important panel is the top edge panel. The top edge panel includes +the Menu Bar. The Menu Bar +contains two special menus, as follows:Applications menu: Contains all applications and configuration tools. This menu also includes the file manager and the help browser. To start the file manager, choose Home Folder from the Applications menu.Actions menu: Contains various commands -that perform desktop environment functions, for example Search -for Files and Log Out. Click on the icon at the extreme right of the top edge panel to display -a list of all open windows.MenusYou can access all desktop environment functions through menus. The -top edge panel contains menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels -to perform your tasks. You can use the Applications menu -and the Actions menu to access almost all of the standard -applications, commands, and configuration options. You can also access almost all of the standard applications, commands, -and configuration options from the Main Menu. You can access -the items in the Applications and Actions -menus from the Main Menu. You can add the Main -Menu as a button to your panels.WindowsYou can display many windows at the same time. You can run different +that perform various functions, for example Search for Files +and Log Out. Click on the Window Selector icon +at the extreme right of the top edge panel to display a list of all open windows.MenusYou can access all GNOME Desktop functions through menus. You can use +the Applications menu to access almost all of the standard +applications, commands, and configuration options. You can access the Applications menu from the Main Menu and from +the Menu Bar applet. You can add the Main Menu and the Menu Bar applet to +your panels.The Menu Bar applet contains an Actions menu. The Actions menu contains commands +that perform various functions, for example Search for Files +and Log Out. The items in the Actions menu are at the top level of the Main Menu.WindowsYou can display many windows at the same time. You can run different applications in each window. The window manager provides frames and buttons for windows. The window manager enables you to perform standard actions such -as move, close, and resize windows. WorkspacesYou can subdivide your desktop environment into separate workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. -You can specify the number of workspaces in your desktop environment. You -can switch to a different workspace, but you can only display one workspace -at a time.Nautilus file managerThe Nautilus file manager provides an integrated +as move, close, and resize windows. WorkspacesYou can subdivide the GNOME Desktop into separate workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. You can +specify the number of workspaces in the GNOME Desktop. You can switch to a +different workspace, but you can only display one workspace at a time.Nautilus file managerThe Nautilus file manager provides an integrated access point to your files and applications. You can display the contents of your files within a file manager window, or open the files in the appropriate application from the file manager. You can use the file manager to manage -your files and folders. DesktopThe desktop is behind all of the other components on the desktop. The +your files and folders. The file manager enables you to browse and to navigate your files and +folders using the following two methods:Browser displayThe file browser manager enables you to navigate between folders by +changing the current location of the file manager within a browser window. Object displayThe file object manager displays every folder as an object, and each +object is displayed in a file object window. Each folder object has a separate +window.DesktopThe desktop is behind all of the other components on the desktop. The desktop is an active component of the user interface. You can place objects on the desktop to quickly access your files and directories, or to start applications that you use often. You can also right-click on the desktop to open a menu.Start Here locationThe Start Here location provides an access point -to some of the key features of the desktop environment. You can access your -GNOME applications and configuration tools from the Start Here +to some of the key features of the GNOME Desktop. You can access your GNOME +applications and configuration tools from the Start Here location. You can also access programs that enable you to configure your system -as a server, and to choose other system settings.Desktop environment preferencesThe desktop environment contains dedicated preference tools. Each tool controls a particular part of the behavior of the -desktop environment. To start a preference tool, choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the item that you want to configure from the submenus. - The most powerful features of the desktop environment are the high degree +as a server, and to modify other system configuration details.PreferencesThe GNOME Desktop contains dedicated preference tools. +Each tool controls a particular part of the behavior of the GNOME Desktop. To +start a preference tool, choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the item that you want to configure +from the submenus. + The most powerful features of the GNOME Desktop are the high degree of configurability and the multiple ways that you can perform tasks. - The desktop environment provides interoperability of the desktop environment -components. Usually, you can perform the same action in several different -ways. For example, you can start applications from panels, from menus, or -from the desktop. + The components of the GNOME Desktop are interoperable. Usually, you +can perform the same action in several different ways. For example, you can +start applications from panels, from menus, or from the desktop. Your system administrator can make configuration changes to suit your -needs, so that the desktop environment might not be exactly the same as described -in this chapter. Nevertheless, this chapter provides a useful quick guide -to how to work with the desktop environment. +needs, so that the GNOME Desktop that you use might not be exactly the same +as described in this chapter. Nevertheless, this chapter provides a useful +quick guide to how to work with the GNOME Desktop. Panels @@ -85,8 +71,7 @@ to how to work with the desktop environment. overview You can add or delete panels at any time. When you start a session for -the first time, the desktop environment usually contains a panel at the top -edge of the screen, and a panel at the bottom edge of the screen. +the first time, the GNOME Desktop contains at least one panel. You can perform the following actions with panels: @@ -107,9 +92,9 @@ edge of the screen, and a panel at the bottom edge of the screen. To Create Panels - To add a panel, right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. The new panel is added to your desktop environment. -The new panel contains no objects. You can customize the new panel to suit -your preferences. You can add objects to the panel to fit your own requirements. + To add a panel, right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. The new panel is added to the GNOME Desktop. The +new panel contains no objects. You can customize the new panel to suit your +preferences. You can add objects to the panel to fit your own requirements. You can also change the background of the panel. You can create as many panels as you want. @@ -153,9 +138,27 @@ you can operate with the mouse or keyboard. The following applets appear in your panels by default: - Menu Bar: Provides access to the Applications menu and the Actions menu. You can -use the menus to access your applications, preference tools, and other desktop -environment tasks. + Menu Bar: +Provides access to the Applications menu and the Actions menu. You can use the menus to access your applications, +preference tools, and other tasks. + + + Browse Filesystem: Displays a file manager browser window. You +can navigate between folders by changing the current location of the file +manager within the file manager browser window. + + + Terminal: Displays a Terminal +window to enable access to the command line. + + + Clock: Displays the time. You can +also configure Clock to display the date. + + + Window Selector: Lists all your +open windows. To give focus to a window, click on the window selector icon +at the extreme right of the top edge panel, then choose the window. Window List: Displays a button @@ -207,9 +210,9 @@ space on the panel, then choose Add to Panel - Buttons + Action buttons You can add buttons to your panels to provide quick access to common -functions. You can add the following buttons to your panels: +actions. You can add the following buttons to your panels: Force Quit: Use this button to terminate @@ -231,7 +234,7 @@ your session take a screenshot of the screen. - Search: Click on this button to open + Search: Click on this button to start the Search Tool application, from which you can search for files. @@ -240,18 +243,18 @@ search for files. to minimize all windows and show the desktop. - To add the buttons to a panel, right-click on a vacant space on the -panel, then choose Add to PanelActions. You can then choose the button you require. + To add a button to a panel, right-click on a vacant space on the panel, +then choose Add to PanelActions. You can then choose the button you require. Menus - You can access all desktop environment functions through menus. The -default panels contain menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels -to perform your tasks. To open a menu from a panel, click on the icon that -represents the menu. To open a menu from the Menu Bar, -click on the text that represents the menu. + You can access all GNOME Desktop functions through menus. To open a +menu from a panel, click on the icon that represents the menu. To open a menu +from the Menu Bar, click on the text that represents +the menu. Menus that you add to your panels are represented by an icon with an -arrow. The arrow indicates that the icon represents a menu. The icon in is the icon that is displayed when you add the Desktop Preferences menu to a panel. +arrow. The arrow indicates that the icon represents a menu. For example, see +the menu icon in . You can add the Main Menu to any of your panels. To add the Main Menu to a panel, right-click on a vacant space on the panel, then choose Add to PanelMain Menu. @@ -297,31 +300,36 @@ item is a launcher right-click on the menu item, then choose Add th menus overview - You can access all desktop environment functions through menus. Your -default panels contain menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels -to perform your tasks. The top edge panel contains the Menu Bar. The Menu Bar contains Applications and Actions menus. - You can use the Applications menu and the Actions menu to access almost all of the standard applications, -commands, and configuration options. You can also access the items in the Applications and Actions menus from the Main Menu. - To add a Menu Bar to a panel, right-click -on the panel then choose Add to PanelMenu Bar. - To add a Main Menu to a panel, right-click on the -panel then choose Add to PanelMain Menu. The Main Menu is -represented by a stylized footprint, as follows: - - - - - - - Main Menu icon. - - - - Click on the Main Menu button on a panel to open -the Main Menu. - You can add as many additional menus as you want to any of your panels. + You can access all GNOME Desktop functions through menus. You can access +your menus from the following GNOME Desktop components: + + + + Main Menu + + The Main Menu contains the Applications menu, and various other functions. You can use the Applications menu to access almost all of the standard applications, commands, +and configuration options. + To add a Main Menu to a panel, right-click on the +panel then choose Add to PanelMain Menu. Click on the Main Menu +button on a panel to open the Main Menu. + + + + Menu Bar + + Menu Bar contains Applications +and Actions menus. You can use the Applications menu and the Actions menu to access almost all +of the standard applications, commands, and configuration options. + To add Menu Bar to a panel, right-click on +the panel then choose Add to PanelMenu Bar. + + + Panels + You can add as many additional menus as you want to any of your panels. To open a menu that you add to a panel, click on the menu icon on the panel. You can perform other actions on your menus, such as copy menu items to panels. + + Windows @@ -329,12 +337,12 @@ You can perform other actions on your menus, such as copy menu items to panels.< windows overview - You can display many windows at the same time in your desktop environment. + You can display many windows at the same time in the GNOME Desktop. Each window has a frame. The window frame contains active control elements that you can use to work with the window. Types of Windows - The desktop environment features the following types of window: + The GNOME Desktop features the following types of window: Application windows @@ -524,16 +532,15 @@ Switcher display. workspaces overview - You can display many windows at the same time in your desktop environment. -Your windows are displayed in subdivisions of your desktop environment that -are called workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. + You can display many windows at the same time in your GNOME Desktop. +Your windows are displayed in subdivisions of the GNOME Desktop that are called +workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. Every workspace contains the same desktop, the same panels, and the same menus. However, you can run different applications, and open different windows in each workspace. You can display only one workspace at a time in -your desktop environment but you can have windows open in other workspaces. - - Workspaces enable you to organize the desktop environment when you run -many applications at the same time. When your current workspace becomes crowded +the GNOME Desktop but you can have windows open in other workspaces. + Workspaces enable you to organize the GNOME Desktop when you run many +applications at the same time. When your current workspace becomes crowded with windows, you can move your work to another workspace. You can also switch to another workspace then start more applications. Workspaces are displayed in the Workspace Switcher @@ -580,10 +587,9 @@ workspace. workspaces specifying number of - To add workspaces to your desktop environment, right-click -on the Workspace Switcher applet, then choose Preferences. The Workspace Switcher Preferences -dialog is displayed. Use the Number of workspaces spin -box to specify the number of workspaces that you require. + To add workspaces to the GNOME Desktop, right-click on the Workspace Switcher applet, then choose Preferences. The Workspace Switcher Preferences dialog +is displayed. Use the Number of workspaces spin box to +specify the number of workspaces that you require. @@ -598,39 +604,33 @@ box to specify the number of workspaces that you require. The Nautilus file manager provides an integrated access point to your files, applications, FTP -sites, and URIs. To open a file manager window, choose ApplicationsHome Folder. -The following figure shows a file manager window that displays the contents -of a folder. - - - - - - - A sample file manager window. The context describes the graphic. - - - - A file manager window contains the following panes: +sites, and URIs. + The file manager contains two methods by which you can navigate and +access your files and folders. + The file browser manager enables you to navigate between folders by +changing the current location of the file manager within a browser window. + The file object manager displays every folder as an object, and each +object is represented by a file object window + A file manager window can contain the following panes: Side pane Enables you to navigate through your files. This pane also displays information about the current -file or folder. The side pane is on the left side of the window. +file or folder. The side pane is on the left side of the file browser window. View pane Displays the contents -of files and folders. The view pane is on the right side of the window. +of files and folders. The view pane is on the right side of both the file +browser and file object windows. - Nautilus enables you to do -the following: + The file manager enables you to do the following: View files and folders @@ -673,14 +673,21 @@ the location to a CD easily. To Open Files From the File Manager To navigate to the folder where the file that you want to open resides, -double-click on the folder icons in the view pane. When the file that you -want to open is displayed, double-click on the file icon to open the file. +double-click on the folder icons in the view pane from the file browser window. +When the file that you want to open is displayed, double-click on the file +icon to open the file. + To navigate files and folders from the file object window, double-click +on the object. + A file object window is displayed as a separate window for the object. To Move Files Between Folders You can move files between folders by opening two or more file manager windows. Open a different folder in each window, then drag the files from one window to the other. + From the side pane in the file browser window, select Tree from the drop-down list. Select the files that you want to move +in the view pane, then drag the files to the appropriate folder displayed +in the side pane. @@ -693,8 +700,8 @@ one window to the other. desktop overview - The desktop is an active component of the desktop. You can use the desktop -to perform the following actions: + The desktop is an active component of the user interface. You can use +the desktop to perform the following actions: Start your applications, and open your files and folders. @@ -779,11 +786,11 @@ Menu. Desktop Preferences Double-click on Desktop Preferences to customize -your desktop environment. +the GNOME Desktop. Programs that enable you to configure your system as a server, -and to choose other system settings. +and to modify other system configuration details. You can access the Start Here location in the following @@ -803,34 +810,18 @@ in a file manager window. - Desktop Environment Preferences + GNOME Desktop Preferences preference tools overview - You can use desktop environment preference tools to configure -almost every feature of the desktop environment. Each tool controls a particular -part of the behavior of the desktop environment. For example, you can use -a preference tool to select a theme for your desktop environment. A theme is a group of coordinated settings that specify the visual -appearance of a part of your interface. - For convenience, the tools are grouped under the following headings: - - - Basic - - - - Accessibility - - - - - Advanced - - - - You can open your desktop environment preference tools in either of -the following ways: + You can use preference tools to configure almost every feature +of the GNOME Desktop. Each tool controls a particular part of the behavior +of the GNOME Desktop. For example, you can use a preference tool to select +a theme for the GNOME Desktop. A theme is a group of +coordinated settings that specify the visual appearance of a part of your +interface. + You can start your preference tools in either of the following ways: Choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the item @@ -911,11 +902,11 @@ editor. help how to find - The desktop environment provides help if you want to find out more about -the following areas: + The GNOME Desktop provides help if you want to find out more about the +following areas: - Desktop environment topics + GNOME Desktop topics Applets @@ -925,19 +916,18 @@ the following areas: - To Find Out More About Desktop Environment Topics + To Find Out More About GNOME Desktop Topics help starting help system help - desktop environment -topics + GNOME Desktop topics - You can find out more about particular -desktop environment topics in the integrated Yelp -help system. To start the Yelp help system, choose ApplicationsHelp. + You can find out more about particular GNOME +Desktop topics in the integrated help system. To start +the help system, choose ApplicationsHelp. To Find Out More About Applets diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml index 1782f33..9317355 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml @@ -9,48 +9,48 @@ panels introduction - A panel is an area in your desktop environment from which you can run -applications and applets, and perform other tasks. When you start a session -for the first time, the desktop environment contains at least one panel. Your -system administrator might have set your default panels according to your -local requirements, so you might see slightly different default panels. + A panel is an area in the GNOME Desktop from which you can run applications +and applets, and perform other tasks. When you start a session for the first +time, the GNOME Desktop contains at least one panel. Your system administrator +might have set your default panels according to your local requirements, so +you might see slightly different default panels. You can change the behavior and appearance of your panels to suit your requirements. You can also add or remove objects from your panels. You can create multiple panels, and choose different properties, objects, and backgrounds for each panel. You can also hide panels. - Typically, the GNOME Desktop contains a panel at the top edge of the -screen, and a panel at the bottom edge of the screen. The following sections -describe these panels. + Typically, the GNOME Desktop contains a panel at the top edge of the screen, +and a panel at the bottom edge of the screen. The following sections describe +these panels. Top Edge Panel panelstop edge paneltop edge paneltop edge panelintroduction -shows the panel at the top edge of the screen. Your system administrator might -have set your default top edge panel according to your local requirements, +shows an example panel at the top edge of the screen. Your system administrator +might have set your default top edge panel according to your local requirements, so you might see a slightly different top edge panel.
- Typical Top Edge Panel + Sample Top Edge Panel - Typical top edge panel. The context describes the graphic. + Sample top edge panel. The context describes the graphic.
- The typical top edge panel contains the following objects: top edge paneldefault contents + A top edge panel may contain the following objects: top edge paneldefault contents - + Object - + Description @@ -61,17 +61,18 @@ so you might see a slightly different top edge panel. Menu Bar applet - Contains the Applications and the Actions menu. The Applications menu contains the standard GNOME applications. The Actions menu provides commands that enable you to perform desktop environment -tasks. + Contains the Applications and the Actions menu. The Applications menu contains the standard GNOME applications. The Actions menu provides commands that enable you to various tasks. - Home folder launcher + + Browse Filesystem + - Click on this launcher to open your home folder in -a Nautilus file manager window. + Click on this launcher to open your home folder +in a Nautilus file browser manager window. @@ -107,13 +108,12 @@ applet top edge panel window list icon - Window -list icon + Window Selector applet - The window -list is a list of all your open windows. To give focus to a window, click -on the icon at the extreme right of the top edge panel, then choose the window. + Window Selector lists all your +open windows. To give focus to a window, click on the window selector icon +at the extreme right of the top edge panel, then choose the window. @@ -184,9 +184,9 @@ you to navigate between your workspaces. panels adding new - To add a panel, right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. The new panel is added to your desktop environment. -The new panel contains no objects. You can customize the new panel to suit -your preferences. + To add a panel, right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. The new panel is added to the GNOME Desktop. The +new panel contains no objects. You can customize the new panel to suit your +preferences. To Interact With a Panel @@ -267,12 +267,12 @@ panel to autohide, modify the properties of the panel. modifying properties To modify preferences for all panels, use the Panel preference tool to make the changes that you require. For -example, you can specify various settings related to the appearance and behavior -of panel objects. +example, you can modify animation preferences for panels. You can also modify properties for each individual panel. You can change -the features for each panel, such as the type of the panel, the hide behavior, +the features for each panel, such as the position of the panel, the hide behavior, and the visual appearance. - To modify the properties of a panel perform the following steps: + To modify the properties of a panel, perform the following +steps: Right-click on a vacant space on the panel, then choose Properties to display the Panel Properties @@ -301,10 +301,10 @@ dialog elements on the General tabbed section: - + Dialog Element - + Description @@ -390,9 +390,8 @@ buttons, if the hide button is enabled. - To modify the panel background, click on the Background tab. The Background tabbed section contains -the following elements: - Choose the type of background for the panel. The choices are as follows: + To modify the panel background, click on the Background tab. Choose the type of background for the panel. The choices +are as follows: @@ -409,42 +408,42 @@ the following elements: - + None (use system theme) - - Select this option to use the default panel background. The default -panel background depends on the settings in the Theme -preference tool. + + Select this option to use the default panel background. +The default panel background depends on the settings in the Theme preference tool. - + Solid color - - Select this option to specify a single color for the panel background. Click -on the Color button to display the color selector dialog. -Choose the color that you require from the color selector dialog. - Use the Style slider to specify the degree of transparency -or opaqueness for the color. For example, to make the panel transparent, move -the slider towards the Transparent end. + + Select this option to specify a single color for +the panel background. Click on the Color button to +display the color selector dialog. Choose the color that you require from +the color selector dialog. + Use the Style +slider to specify the degree of transparency or opaqueness for the color. +For example, to make the panel transparent, move the slider towards the Transparent end. - + Background image - - Select this option to specify an image for the panel background. Enter the -filename of the image to use in the drop-down combination box. Alternatively, -to browse for the file, click on the Browse button. When you have selected the file, click OK. + + Select this option to specify an image for the panel +background. Enter the filename of the image to use in the drop-down combination +box. Alternatively, to browse for the file, click on the Browse button. When you have selected the file, click OK. @@ -478,13 +477,11 @@ the background of the panel. panels deleting - To delete a panel from your desktop environment, right-click on the -panel that you want to delete, then choose Delete -This Panel. + To delete a panel from the GNOME Desktop, right-click on the panel that +you want to delete, then choose Delete This Panel. - You must always have at least one panel in your desktop environment. -If you have only one panel in your desktop environment, you cannot delete -that panel. + You must always have at least one panel in the GNOME Desktop. +If you have only one panel in the GNOME Desktop, you cannot delete that panel. @@ -545,8 +542,9 @@ The panel popup menu contains an Add to Panel submenu. The Add to Panel submenu enables you to add the following objects to your panels: Applets in the following categories: Accessory, Amusement, Internet, Multimedia, Utility.Buttons for quick access to common actions: Force Quit button, Lock button, Log -Out button, Run button, Screenshot button, Search button, Show -Desktop button.LaunchersLaunchers from menusMain MenuMenu BarDrawers +Out button, Show Desktop button, Run +button, Screenshot button, Search +button .LaunchersLaunchers from menusMain MenuMenu BarDrawers From any menu @@ -625,7 +623,7 @@ as follows: Point to the new location for the object, then click any mouse button to anchor the object to the new location. This location can be on any -panel that is currently in your desktop environment. +panel that is currently in the GNOME Desktop. Movement of a panel object affects the position of other objects on @@ -639,13 +637,13 @@ move the panel object: - + Key - + Movement Mode - + Description @@ -877,7 +875,7 @@ particular functions from the file manager. special URI locationsand launchers - You can find launchers in the following places in the desktop environment: + You can find launchers in the following places in the GNOME Desktop: Panels: On panels, launchers are represented by icons. @@ -945,10 +943,10 @@ section: - + Dialog Element - + Description @@ -968,7 +966,7 @@ or to the desktop. - + Generic name @@ -1068,10 +1066,10 @@ The following table describes the dialog elements on the top part of the - + Dialog Element - + Description @@ -1115,10 +1113,10 @@ as follows: - + Field - + Description @@ -1184,10 +1182,10 @@ that the commands perform: - + Sample Application Command - + Action @@ -1200,7 +1198,7 @@ that the commands perform: - Starts the gedit application. + Starts the gedit text editor application. @@ -1210,19 +1208,12 @@ that the commands perform: - Opens the file /user123/loremipsum.txt in the gedit application. + Opens the file /user123/loremipsum.txt in the gedit text editor application. - - - nautilus /user123/Projects - - - - Opens -the folder /user123/Projects in a file manager window. - + + @@ -1236,10 +1227,10 @@ shows some sample link commands and the actions that the commands perform: - + Sample Link Command - + Action @@ -1325,6 +1316,10 @@ see . buttons adding to panel + + action buttons + buttons + You can add buttons to your panels to provide quick access to common actions and functions. @@ -1360,10 +1355,9 @@ to common actions and functions. The Force Quit button enables you to select a window to terminate an application. This button is useful if you want to terminate an application that does not respond to your commands. - To add a Force Quit button to a panel, right-click -on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsForce Quit. To terminate an application, click on the Force Quit button, then click on a window from the application -that you want to terminate. If you do not want to terminate an application -after you click on the Force Quit button, press Esc. + To terminate an application, click on the Force Quit +button, then click on a window from the application that you want to terminate. +If you do not want to terminate an application after you click on the Force Quit button, press Esc. Lock Button @@ -1407,10 +1401,10 @@ the commands that are available from the menu. - + Menu Item - + Function @@ -1598,17 +1592,20 @@ the Search button. see the Search Tool Manual. - Show Desktop Button + Show Desktop +Button buttons - Show Desktop + Minimise Windows panel objects - Show Desktop button + Minimise +Windows button - Show Desktop button + Minimise Windows +button @@ -1620,10 +1617,9 @@ see the Search Tool Manual. - You can use the Show Desktop button to minimize -all open windows and show the desktop. - To add a Show Desktop button to a panel, right-click -on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsShow Desktop. To minimize all windows and show the desktop, + You can use the Show Desktop button to minimize all open windows and show the desktop. + To add a Show Desktop button to a panel, right-click on any vacant +space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsShow Desktop. To minimize all windows and show the desktop, click on the Show Desktop button. @@ -1678,18 +1674,7 @@ the standard applications, commands, and configuration options from the Add to PanelMain Menu. You can add as many Main Menu objects to your panels as -you want. By default, the Main Menu is represented on panels -by a stylized footprint icon, as follows: - - - - - - - Main Menu icon. - - - +you want. Menu Bar: You can access almost @@ -1701,7 +1686,7 @@ to your panels as you want. System menus: System menus contain the standard applications -and tools that you can use in your desktop environment. The Applications menu and Actions menu are system menus. To add +and tools that you can use in the GNOME Desktop. The Applications menu and Actions menu are system menus. To add a system menu to a panel, right-click on a launcher in the menu, then choose Entire menuAdd this as menu to panel. @@ -1827,10 +1812,10 @@ table describes the elements on the General tabbed section: - + Dialog Element - + Description diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml index 9112639..0334f27 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml @@ -10,10 +10,10 @@ manage, and end a GNOME Desktop session. sessions starting - A session occurs between the time that you log in to the desktop environment -and the time that you log out. The login screen is your gateway to the desktop -environment. The login screen provides fields for you to enter your username -and password. The login screen enables you to select login options, for example + A session occurs between the time that you log in to the GNOME Desktop +and the time that you log out. The login screen is your gateway to the GNOME +Desktop. The login screen provides fields for you to enter your username and +password. The login screen enables you to select login options, for example you can select the language of your session. You start a session when you log in. The session manager starts after your username and password are authenticated. The session manager enables @@ -60,7 +60,8 @@ on the login screen, then press Return. When you log in successfully, the session manager starts a session. If this is the first time you log in, then the session manager starts a new session. If you have logged in before, then the session manager restores your -previous session, if you saved your session settings when you logged out. +previous session, if you saved the settings for the previous session when +you logged out. If you want to shut down or restart the system before you log in, click on the System icon on the login screen. A dialog is displayed. Select the option that you require, then click OK. @@ -99,7 +100,8 @@ on the login screen, then press Return. When you log in to a session in a different language, you choose the language for the user interface. You do not specify a keyboard layout -for the session. To specify a keyboard layout, use the Keyboard Layout Switcher applet. +for the session. To specify a keyboard layout, use the Keyboard +Layout Switcher applet. @@ -142,7 +144,7 @@ on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActi move your mouse to display the locked screen dialog. Enter your username and password in the locked screen dialog, then press Return. For information on configuring your screensaver, see Using -the Basic Preference Tools. +Preference Tools. To lock your screen correctly, you must have a screensaver enabled. @@ -157,7 +159,7 @@ the Basic Preference Tools. sessions managing - To configure the session management of the desktop environment, + To configure the session management of the GNOME Desktop, use the Sessions preference tool. The Sessions preference tool recognizes the following types of application: @@ -292,10 +294,10 @@ perform one of the following actions: Click on a Log Out button. - Choose ActionsLog Out. + Open the Main Menu, then choose Log Outname. - Open the Main Menu, then choose Log Out. + Choose ActionsLog Out. Before you end a session, you might want to save your current settings diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/l10n-readme.txt b/gnome2-user-guide/C/l10n-readme.txt index 990a88d..e52cf20 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/l10n-readme.txt +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/l10n-readme.txt @@ -1,4 +1,106 @@ ________________________________________________________________________________ +GNOME 2.6 Desktop User Guide - L10N Readme +Written by: Brian O'Casey (brian.casey@sun.com) +Revision number: 2.8 +Date: 05 March 200 + +For instructions on how to take screenshots for the UG, see the Screenshot Instructions section in this file. + +Changes between Version 2.7 and 2.8 +=================================== +Fixed the following Bugzilla bugs +o 133372 RE Nautulis spatial model documentation +o BUG 109126 +o Bug 122157 + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +Manual revision: 2.7 +Date: 05 March 2004 + +PLAINGNOMESTARTPREFTOOLS.SGM Created new chapter with the list of all the preferences tools available from Applications -> Desktop Preferences + +Updated the Makefile.am to reflect this new chapter. + +goscustdesk.sgm: +================= +Configuring Keyboard Preferences +o Added Keyboard Layouts +o Keyboard Layout Options + +o Changed Previewing Fonts to Preview a Font and Added "To add a TrueTpye Font in response to bug 122157 + +o Updated Customizing Desktop Background (sect1 id="goscustdesk-7) +o Created new section Setting Your Login Photo (sect1 id="goscustdesk-95) + +gosnautilus.sgm: +================= +o Restructured chapter to cater for new file system +o Added Browser File manager and Object File Manager +o Created New Section To set List Columns Preferences (sect3 id="gosnautilus-490) +o Created New section To Access Network Servers sect3 id="gosnautilus-508) +o Created New section To Add a Network Server sect3 id="gosnautilus-509) +o Created a new section To Open a Parent Folder sect2 id="gosnautilus-511 +o Created a new section To Create a Document sect2 id="gosnautilus-511 + + +goseditmainmenu.sgm +================= +o Changed Actions menu section. (removed Lock Screen and changed Open Recent to Recent Documents +o deleted open-main-menu in goseditmainmenu.sgm + +gosdeskback.sgm +================= +o Added info to end of To add a Launcher to the Desktop in response to bug 122157 +o Added naut_computer_launcher icon to Table 8-1 Functions of Default Desktop Objects +o Added new Table for community in Using the Desktop Menu section. +o Added com_file_manager_menu to Using the Desktop Menu section + +gospanel.sgm +============= +o Created Community Only Marked section for Desktop Buttom sect2 id="gospanel-564 +o Placed Minimise Windows TITLE Button in MercuryOnly marked section. +o Removed the footprint-icon from the Menus section + +gosmetacity.sgm +================== +o Placed marked section in the windows-menu graphic in the Window Menu section +o Made the Roll Up table row in Table 6-2 a Mercury ONLY marked section. +o Included On Top as a Community Only marked section in Table 6-2. +o Added two additional rows to Table ie: Move to Workspace Right and Move to Another Workspace. +o Renamed "Using the Top Edge Panel to Work With Windows" to "Window +Selector Applet" and rewrote the text to refer explicitly to the applet, +rather than the icon what happens to be at top right of the panel. Also plaCED IN A COMMUNITY ONLY SECTION. + + + + +New screenshots: +------------------ +naut_browser_filesystem +naut_browser_window +naut_computer_contents +com_file_manager_window in gosdeskback.sgm +naut_computer_launcher (icon) + + +Updated screenshots: +---------------------- +None + +Deleted Screenshots +===================== +open-main-menu in goseditmainmenu.sgm +typical-anno-desktop in gosoverview.sgm +naut-icon-view-window in gosoverview.sgm +footprint-icon in gosoverview.sgm +naut-iconview-anno-window in gosnautilus.sgm +naut-viewpane-text-window in gosnautilus.sgm +naut-listview-window in gosnautilus.sgm +naut-audioview-window in gosnautilus.sgm +window-menu in gosmetacity.sgm + +======================================================================== +======================================================================== GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide - L10N Readme Written by: Eugene O'Connor (eugene.oconnor@sun.com) Revision number: 2.7 diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1.xml index df84876..eeec14a 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1.xml @@ -1,26 +1,24 @@ -A Tour of the GNOME DesktopA desktop environment desktop environment -is a windows-based environment for users. The desktop environment is the sum -of all the parts of your working environment. This section introduces the -core components in the GNOME Desktop environment. The GNOME Desktop is very configurable, therefore this section covers -the main functional possibilities of the GNOME Desktop features. -If you want to find out how to implement the various configuration possibilities -that are mentioned in this section, see Customizing Your GNOME Desktop. The chapters in this section are as follows: Basic SkillsRead this chapter to find out about mouse usage, shortcut keys, basic +A Tour of the GNOME DesktopThis section introduces the core components in the GNOME +Desktop. The GNOME Desktop is very configurable, therefore this section covers +the main functional possibilities of the GNOME Desktop features. If you want +to find out how to implement the various configuration possibilities that +are mentioned in this section, see Customizing Your GNOME Desktop. The chapters in this section are as follows: Basic SkillsRead this chapter to find out about mouse usage, shortcut keys, basic window skills, and basic dialog skills. Overview of the GNOME DesktopRead this chapter for an introduction to the major components and functions - of the desktop environment. If you do not read anything else in this manual, -read this chapter.GNOME Desktop SessionsRead this chapter for information about how to start, manage, and end + of the GNOME Desktop. If you do not read anything else in this manual, read +this chapter.GNOME Desktop SessionsRead this chapter for information about how to start, manage, and end GNOME Desktop sessions. Working With PanelsRead this chapter to find out more about using panels. Panels are a key component of the GNOME Desktop. This chapter tells you how to use the different parts of your panels, and how to invoke the available functions -of the desktop environment using panels.Working With MenusRead this chapter to find out more about using menus. Working With WindowsRead this chapter to find out more about using windows. This chapter +of the GNOME Desktop using panels.Working With MenusRead this chapter to find out more about using menus. Working With WindowsRead this chapter to find out more about using windows. This chapter describes basic windows functions such as moving and resizing. This chapter also describes the controls that you use with windows. Nautilus File ManagerRead this chapter to find out more about the Nautilus file manager. This chapter describes how to use the file manager to work with -your file system. This chapter also describes how to customize the file manager.Using Your DesktopRead this chapter to find out more about using the desktop. The desktop is the part of the desktop environment where there -are no interface graphical items, such as panels and windows. This chapter -describes how to use the desktop to start applications, and open your files -and folders. The chapter also describes how to use Trash -from the desktop, how to use the Desktop menu, and how -to customize the desktop.&gosbasic; +your file system. This chapter also describes how to customize the file manager.Using Your DesktopRead this chapter to find out more about using the desktop. The desktop is the part of the GNOME Desktop where there are +no interface graphical items, such as panels and windows. This chapter describes +how to use the desktop to start applications, and open your files and folders. +The chapter also describes how to use Trash from the +desktop, how to use the Desktop menu, and how to customize +the desktop.&gosbasic; &gosoverview; &gosstartsession; &gospanel; diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2.xml index 9858182..1110c40 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2.xml @@ -1,23 +1,7 @@ -Customizing Your GNOME DesktopYou can customize many of the characteristics of your desktop -environment. The customization of each aspect of the desktop environment is -controlled by a dedicated software tool that is called a desktop environment -preference tool. For convenience, the preference tools are grouped under the -following headings:BasicAccessibilityAdvancedYou can open your preference tools in either of the following ways:Choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the tool -that you require from the submenus. Double-click on the Start Here object -on the desktop. A Nautilus window opens at the Start Here location. Double-click on the Preferences object in the Nautilus window to display -your preference tools. Double-click on the tool that you require.This section describes how to configure the desktop environment in the -following chapters. Using the Basic Preference ToolsRead this chapter to find out how to customize your desktop background, -and how to configure your keyboard settings and your mouse settings. This -chapter also describes how to configure shortcut keys, how to set your sound -preferences, and how to configure your network proxy. This chapter also contains -information on how to customize your screensaver, and how to set your screen -resolution. This chapter also describes how to choose a theme and fonts for -your desktop environment, and how to customize your application menubars and -toolbars. This chapter also contains information on how to customize -window focus behavior.Using the Advanced Preference ToolsThis chapter describes how to configure file types, your preferred applications, -and your panels. This chapter also contains information on how to customize -your sessions and startup programs. Using the Accessibility Preference ToolsRead this chapter to find out how to use the accessibility features -of the desktop environment. This chapter describes how to set assistive technology -preferences and how to use the keyboard accessibility features.&goscustdesk; -&goscustlookandfeel; -&goscustaccess; +Customizing Your GNOME DesktopYou can customize many of the characteristics of the GNOME +Desktop. The customization of each aspect of the GNOME Desktop is controlled +by a dedicated software tool that is called a preference tool. This section +describes how to configure the GNOME Desktop in the following chapters. Starting Preference ToolsRead this chapter to find out how to start the preference tools in the +GNOME Desktop.Using Preference ToolsRead this chapter to find out how to use the preference tools to customize +the GNOME Desktop. This chapter describes all the options in each of the preference +tools.&plaingnomestartpreftools;&goscustdesk; diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/plaingnomestartpreftools.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/plaingnomestartpreftools.xml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6cc68ed --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/plaingnomestartpreftools.xml @@ -0,0 +1,380 @@ + + Starting Preference Tools + + This chapter describes how to start your preference tools, +and where to find the preference tools in the GNOME Desktop menu structure. + + + Starting a Preference Tool + You can start the preference tools in the following ways: + + + Choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the tool +that you require from the submenus. + + + Double-click on the Start Here object +on the desktop. A Nautilus window opens at the Start Here location. Double-click on the Preferences object in the Nautilus window to display +your preference tools. Double-click on the tool that you require. + + + + + Where to Find Preference Tools + lists the preference +tools in the GNOME Desktop, and where you can find each preference tool in +the menu structure. + + Location of Preference Tools in GNOME Desktop Menu Structure + + + + + + + Preference Tool + + + Menu +Path + + + + + + + + Assistive Technology + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Accessibility + Assistive Technology + + + + + + + + CD Database + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Advanced + CD Database + + + + + + + + Desktop Background + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Desktop Background + + + + + + + + File Types +and Programs + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Advanced + File Types +and Programs + + + + + + + + File Management + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + File Management + + + + + + + + Font + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Font + + + + + + + + Login Photo + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Advanced + Login Photo + + + + + + + + Keyboard Accessibility + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Accessibility + Keyboard + + + + + + + + Keyboard Preferences + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Keyboard + + + + + + + + Keyboard Shortcuts + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Keyboard Shortcuts + + + + + + + + Menus and Toolbars + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Menus & Toolbars + + + + + + + + Mouse + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Mouse + + + + + + + + Network Proxy + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Network Proxy + + + + + + + + Panel Preferences + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Advanced + Panel + + + + + + + + Preferred Applications + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Advanced + Preferred +Applications + + + + + + + + Screen Resolution +Preferences + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Screen Resolution + + + + + + + + Sessions + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Advanced + Sessions + + + + + + + + Sound preferences + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Sound + + + + + + + + Theme + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Theme + + + + + + + + Windows + + + + + + Applications + Desktop Preferences + Windows + + + + + + +
+ + diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide-C.omf index 97a0f31..8ffa17a 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide-C.omf @@ -9,20 +9,20 @@ User Guide - 2003-09-08 + 2004-03-09 - + - User Guide for GNOME 2.4. + User Guide for GNOME 2.6. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide.xml index bfc8c7f..6bdb6eb 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide.xml @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ - - + + + @@ -15,16 +15,15 @@ + - - ]> GNOME &gnomeversion; Desktop User Guide - 2003 + 2004 Sun Microsystems @@ -57,6 +56,14 @@ GNOME Documentation Project + + GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide V2.7 + September 2003 + + Sun Microsystems + GNOME Documentation Project + + GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide V2.6 August 2003 -- cgit