Dell ubuntu quick start Overview

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Overview

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Ubuntu if you opted for it during purchase.

This document describes how to perform basic functions with your computer running Ubuntu operating system and also includes reinstallation steps for Ubuntu operating system.

You have two modes of operating your computer running Ubuntu.

•Dell customized mode with a Launcher

•Classic Ubuntu mode

The two modes have been described in the following chapters.

To learn more about Ubuntu operating system, see Help and Support (Click → System→ Help and Support).

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Contents Quick START GUIDE Contents Overview 1011 Getting Started With Your Dell DesktopDesktop Battery/Charging Status IndicatorNetwork Status Indicator LauncherVolume Control Icon Notification areaPlus Icons Adding and Removing an Application Icon on Your Desktop Getting Started With Your Classic DesktopStarting an Application Customizing Your DesktopQuickly Viewing a Window Full Screen Getting Started with UbuntuSetting Screensaver Preferences System Preferences AdministrationGetting Started with Ubuntu Creating a New Folder Browsing Files and Folders Using NautilusUsing Bookmarks To add a bookmarkGetting Started with Ubuntu Using the Firefox Web Browser Using Tabbed BrowsingAdding Bookmarks to the Launcher Getting Started with Ubuntu Click on Import Photos Instant Messaging with PidginImporting Digital Photographs Click → Applications→ Internet→ Pidgin Internet MessengerApplications in Ubuntu Adding and Removing ApplicationsClick → Applications→ Add/Remove Adding a Printer Connecting to the InternetClick → System→ Administration→ Printing Click → System→ Administration→ NetworkUbuntu Reinstallation Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Ubuntu System July H840J