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Gnome User Guide

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About This Guide
I. GNOME Desktop
1. Getting Started with the GNOME Desktop
1.1. Logging in and Selecting a Desktop
1.2. Logging Out
1.3. Desktop Basics
1.4. Using the Main Menu
1.5. Managing Folders and Files with Nautilus
1.6. Accessing Network Resources
1.7. Accessing Floppy Disks, CDs, or DVDs
1.8. Finding Data on Your Computer or in the File System
1.9. Moving Text between Applications
1.10. Exploring the Internet
1.11. E-mail and Scheduling
1.12. Opening or Creating Documents with OpenOffice.org
1.13. Taking Screen Shots
1.14. Viewing PDF Files
1.15. Controlling Sound
1.16. Managing Software Packages and Updates
1.17. Other Useful Programs
2. Customizing Your Settings
2.1. Hardware
2.2. Look and Feel
2.3. Personal
2.4. System
II. Office and Collaboration
3. The OpenOffice.org Office Suite
3.1. Understanding OpenOffice.org
3.2. Word Processing with Writer
3.3. Using Spreadsheets with Calc
3.4. Using Presentations with Impress
3.5. Using Databases with Base
3.6. Creating Graphics with Draw
3.7. Creating Mathematical Formulas with Math
3.8. Finding Help and Information About OpenOffice.org
4. Evolution: E-Mail and Calendaring
4.1. Starting Evolution for the First Time
4.2. Using Evolution: An Overview
5. GroupWise Linux Client: E-Mailing and Calendaring
5.1. Getting Acquainted with the Main GroupWise Window
5.2. Using Different GroupWise Modes
5.3. Understanding Your Mailbox
5.4. Using the Toolbar
5.5. Using Shortcut Keys
5.6. Learning More
6. Instant Messaging with Gaim
6.1. Supported Protocols
6.2. Setting Up an Account
6.3. Managing Your Buddy List
6.4. Chatting
7. Using Voice over IP
7.1. Configuring Linphone
7.2. Testing Linphone
7.3. Making a Call
7.4. Answering a Call
7.5. Using the Address Book
7.6. Troubleshooting
7.7. Glossary
7.8. For More Information
8. Searching with Beagle
8.1. Using Beagle
8.2. Search Tips
8.3. Performing a Property Search
8.4. Setting Search Preferences
8.5. Indexing Other Directories
8.6. Preventing Files and Directories from Being Indexed
9. Managing Printers
9.1. Installing a Printer
9.2. Modifying Printer Settings
9.3. Canceling Print Jobs
9.4. Deleting a Printer
III. Internet
10. Managing Network Connections
10.1. Enabling or Disabling NetworkManager
10.2. Using the GNOME NetworkManager Applet
10.3. Common NeworkManager Tasks
11. Browsing with Firefox
11.1. Navigating Web Sites
11.2. Finding Information
11.3. Managing Bookmarks
11.4. Using the Download Manager
11.5. Customizing Firefox
11.6. Printing from Firefox
11.7. For More Information
IV. Multimedia
12. Manipulating Graphics with The GIMP
12.1. Graphics Formats
12.2. Starting The GIMP
12.3. Getting Started
12.4. Saving Images
12.5. Printing Images
12.6. For More Information
13. Managing Your Digital Image Collection
13.1. Importing Photos
13.2. Downloading Pictures from Your Camera
13.3. Getting Photo Information
13.4. Managing Tags
13.5. Searching and Finding Photos
13.6. Exporting Image Collections
13.7. Basic Photo Editing
13.8. Sharing Photos
14. Playing and Managing Your Music with Helix Banshee
14.1. Listening to Music
14.2. Managing Your Music Library
14.3. Using Helix Banshee with Your Digital Audio Player
14.4. Creating Audio and MP3 CDs
14.5. Sharing Your Music
14.6. Configuring Helix Banshee Preferences
15. Burning CDs and DVDs
V. Appendixes
A. Finding the Information You Need
A.1. Included Documentation
A.2. Additional Resources and More Information
B. Moving from Windows to Linux
B.1. Starting Applications from the Main Menu
B.2. Managing Files
B.3. Using the Command Line
B.4. Customizing Your Desktop
B.5. Switching between Applications
B.6. Accessing Network Resources
C. Getting to Know Linux Software
C.1. Office
C.2. Network
C.3. Multimedia
C.4. Graphics
C.5. System and File Management
C.6. Software Development

List of Figures

1.1. GNOME Desktop
1.2. GNOME Desktop Menu
1.3. GNOME Bottom Panel
1.4. Add to Panel Dialog Box
1.5. Main Menu
1.6. File Manager
1.7. File Manager Views Dialog Box
1.8. File Manager Behavior Dialog Box
1.9. File Manager Display Dialog Box
1.10. File Manager List Columns Dialog Box
1.11. File Manager Preview Dialog Box
1.12. Network Connections Icon in the Main Menu
1.13. Network File Browser
1.14. Search for Files Dialog
1.15. Search Results List
1.16. Save Screenshot Dialog Box
1.17. GNOME Volume Control Dialog Box
1.18. Software Updater
1.19. Software Installer
1.20. Software Remover
2.1. GNOME Control Center
2.2. Keyboard Preferences Dialog—Keyboard Page
2.3. Keyboard Preferences Dialog—Layouts Page
2.4. Keyboard Preferences Dialog—Layout Options Page
2.5. Keyboard Preferences Dialog—Typing Break Page
2.6. Mouse Preferences Dialog—Buttons Page
2.7. Mouse Preferences Dialog—Pointers Page
2.8. Mouse Preferences Dialog—Motion Page
2.9. Printers Dialog
2.10. Screen Resolution Preferences Dialog
2.11. 3-D Desktop
2.12. Window Effects Tabbed Page
2.13. Translucent Window
2.14. Desktop Cube Tabbed Page
2.15. Other Features Tabbed Page
2.16. Application Tiling
2.17. Water Effect
2.18. Thumbnail View
2.19. Panoramic View of All Desktop Cubes
2.20. Skydome Image
2.21. Font Preferences Dialog
2.22. Screensaver Preferences Dialog
2.23. Window Preferences Dialog
2.24. Keyboard Accessibility Preferences Dialog
2.25. Assistive Technology Preferences Dialog
2.26. Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog
2.27. Network Proxy Configuration Dialog
2.28. Sessions Dialog—Session Options Page
2.29. Sessions Dialog—Current Session Page
2.30. Sessions Dialog—Startup Programs Page
2.31. Sound Preferences Dialog—Devices Page
2.32. Sound Preferences Dialog—General Page
2.33. Sound Preferences Dialog—System Beep Page
3.1. The Options Window
3.2. An OpenOffice.org Wizard
3.3. Navigator Tool in Writer
4.1. Evolution Window
5.1. GroupWise Main Window
8.1. Desktop Search Dialog Box
10.1. Available Networks in GNOME Network Manager Applet
10.2. Access Point Configuration
11.1. The Browser Window of Firefox
11.2. Using the Firefox Bookmark Manager
11.3. Installing Firefox Extensions
11.4. Installing Firefox Themes
12.1. The Main Window
12.2. The Print Dialog
13.1. F-Spot Main Window
13.2. Importing Images into F-Spot
13.3. F-Spot Metadata Browser
13.4. Show Find Bar in F-Spot
13.5. Type-to-find Search
14.1. Import Music Library
14.2. Helix Banshee Library
14.3. Helix Banshee Notification Area Pop-up
14.4. Helix Banshee in Mini Mode
14.5. Helix Banshee Music Recommendations
14.6. Internet Radio Stations in Helix Banshee
14.7. Podcasts in Helix Banshee
14.8. Editing Song Dialog Box
14.9. Editing Multiple Songs Dialog Box
14.10. Details Dialog Box
14.11. Helix Banshee MP3 Playback from an iPod Mini
14.12. Importing Music from Your Digital Audio Player to Helix Banshee
B.1. GNOME Desktop
B.2. Main Menu in GNOME
B.3. File Manager
B.4. Windows Command Prompt and Terminal
B.5. GNOME Control Center
B.6. GNOME Network Browsing

List of Tables

1.1. Panel Menu Options
1.2. Some Useful Applets
1.3. System Shortcuts
1.4. File Manager Navigation Shortcuts
1.5. File Manager Views Options
1.6. File Manager Behavior Options
1.7. File Manager Display Options
1.8. File Manager Preview Options
1.9. Applications
2.1. Keyboard Preferences
2.2. Typing Break Preferences
2.3. Mouse Button Preferences
2.4. Mouse Pointer Preferences
2.5. Mouse Motion Preferences
2.6. Screen Resolution Preferences
2.7. Background Preferences
2.8. Desktop Effects Shortcuts
2.9. Internet Connection Options
2.10. General Power Management Options
2.11. Session Preferences for Current Session
2.12. Session Properties for Session-Managed Applications
3.1. The OpenOffice.org Application Modules
3.2. Global Setting Categories
3.3. Where to Find OpenOffice.org Templates and Extras
3.4. About the Types of Styles
3.5. Where to Get Information About OpenOffice.org
5.1. Comparison Between Sent Items Query Folder and Sent Items Folder
5.2. Comparison Between Checklist Folder and Task List Folder
5.3. Icon Descriptions
5.4. Shortcut Keys
8.1. Supported Property Keywords
13.1. F-Spot Toolbar
C.1. Office Software for Windows and Linux
C.2. Network Software for Windows and Linux
C.3. Multimedia Software for Windows and Linux
C.4. Graphics Software for Windows and Linux
C.5. System and File Management Software for Windows and Linux
C.6. Development Software for Windows and Linux

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Gnome User Guide 10 SP1