Dell ubuntu Launcher, Desktop, Categories, Home Icon, Ubuntu Icon, Running Tasks, Panel

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Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop

1Launcher

The Launcher organizes applications and website bookmarks into categories. To access an application using the Launcher, click on a Category, and then click on the application, or click on a bookmark to view the website in a new tab. You can customize the Launcher to contain the applications and website bookmarks you use most frequently by using the Plus Icons.

2Desktop

Right-click on the background for a menu that will allow you to change the background image.

3Categories

Click on a category to view a list of applications and bookmarks.

4Home Icon

Click on this icon to minimize all windows and to display the Launcher.

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5Ubuntu Icon

Click on this icon menu to access Preferences, Places (useful file locations), and Help and Support.

6Running Tasks

Click the required tab to view the associated window.

7Panel

The panel provides quick access to open running tasks on desktop, or to frequently- used programs, files, or utilities on your computer.

8Search Icon

Click on this icon to search for files and folders.

9Battery/Charging Status Indicator

Click on this icon to know the status of the battery.

10Network Status Indicator

Click on this icon to know the network signal strength.

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Contents Quick START GUIDE Contents Overview 1011 Getting Started With Your Dell DesktopNetwork Status Indicator Battery/Charging Status IndicatorLauncher DesktopPlus Icons Volume Control IconNotification area Starting an Application Getting Started With Your Classic DesktopCustomizing Your Desktop Adding and Removing an Application Icon on Your DesktopQuickly Viewing a Window Full Screen Getting Started with UbuntuSetting Screensaver Preferences System Preferences AdministrationGetting Started with Ubuntu Using Bookmarks Browsing Files and Folders Using NautilusTo add a bookmark Creating a New FolderGetting Started with Ubuntu Adding Bookmarks to the Launcher Using the Firefox Web BrowserUsing Tabbed Browsing Getting Started with Ubuntu Importing Digital Photographs Instant Messaging with PidginClick → Applications→ Internet→ Pidgin Internet Messenger Click on Import PhotosClick → Applications→ Add/Remove Applications in UbuntuAdding and Removing Applications Click → System→ Administration→ Printing Connecting to the InternetClick → System→ Administration→ Network Adding a PrinterRestoring Your Ubuntu System Ubuntu ReinstallationStarting System Restore July H840J
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