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Notes and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. __________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Started With Y our Dell Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting Started With Y our Classic Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Overview W elcome to your Dell ™ Inspiron ™ Mini. This guide helps you to get acquainted with the Ubuntu ® operating system, perform basic functions, and set up your computer just the way you want it. If you need more information, complete documentation on Ubuntu is available from the Help Center on your computer .
6 Getting Started With Y our Dell Desktop The Dell Desktop launches when you turn on your computer . 1 7 2 3 4 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 5 6 Getting Started With Y our Dell Desktop.
7 Getting Started With Y our Dell Desktop 1 Launcher — The Launcher organizes applications, bookmark s, folders , and docu ments into categories . Click a Category , and then clic k an item to open it . Customiz e the Laun cher by ad ding your f avorite it ems to a Cat egory , or eve n add a ne w Category — using the Plus icons.
8 Getting Started With Y our Classic Desktop T o switch from the Dell Desktop Launcher to the Classic Desktop, click → Switch Desktop Mode → Classic Desktop . Starting an Application Click the 1. Applications menu. Select the appropriate category and 2.
9 Getting Started With Ubuntu Connecting to the Internet Using a Wireless or Wired Connection Connecting to a Wireless Network T o initiate a connection to a wireless 1. network, click the Network Manager icon on the right side of the Panel. Select the network to which you would 2.
10 Getting Started With Ubuntu Quickly Viewing a Window in Full Screen Press <Ctrl><Alt><F> to toggle between standard view and full screen view .
11 Getting Started With Ubuntu System Preferences and Administration From the Dell Desktop, use the tools available from → System to control the appearance and operation of your computer . Select • Preferences for settings of themes, keyboard shortcuts, and power management.
12 Getting Started With Ubuntu Setting Screensaver Preferences Click 1. → System → Preferences → Screensaver . The Screensaver Preferences window appears. In the 2. Screensaver theme list, select Blank for a blank screen, select Random for a random screensaver , or select a screensaver of your choice.
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14 Getting Started With Ubuntu Browsing Files and Folders The File Manager allows you to view , create, organize, and search for your files and folders using an interface similar to a web browser . T o open the file browser from the Dell Launcher , select Productivity → Places .
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16 Getting Started With Ubuntu Using the W eb Browser Y ou can browse the web using the web browser . The search box allows you to search the web directly from the toolbar . T abbed browsing means you can have multiple pages open, but contained within the same browser window .
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18 Getting Started With Ubuntu Instant Messaging With Pidgin The Pidgin messaging client allows you to use multiple types of instant messaging accounts and protocols all at once. From the Dell Launcher , select 1. Web → Instant Messenger . If you are opening Pidgin for the first time, 2.
19 Getting Started With Ubuntu Applications in Ubuntu Ubuntu comes with a wide variety of pre-installed applications. Some of the most frequently used applications include the following: Adding and Removing Applications Click 1. → Applications → Add/Remove .
20 Getting Started With Ubuntu Connecting Devices Ubuntu supports a wide range of peripheral devices and lets you connect to them easily . USB Drives Connect storage devices like USB hard 1. drives or pen drives to an available USB port on the computer The drivers are automatically installed and 2.
21 Getting Started With Ubuntu Bluetooth Devices From the Panel, right-click the Bluetooth 1. icon and select Connect new device... The 2. Bluetooth Device Wizard screen appears. Click Forward . The detected Bluetooth devices are listed. 3. Select the device you wish to use and click Forward .
22 Restoring Y our Ubuntu System Use the Ubuntu L TS DVD that shipped with your computer to restore your operating system. CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu L TS DVD deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTE: Y our computer may or may not have an optical drive.
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