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Contents Overview 4 Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop 5 Getting Started With Your Classic Desktop 8 Starting an Application 8 10 Browsing Files and Folders Using Nautilus 12 Using Bookmarks 12 To add a bookmark 12 Creating a New Folder 12 Using the Firefox Web Browser 14 Using - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
Overview Overview Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Ubuntu if you opted for it during 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 - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 4
when you turn on your computer with Ubuntu® operating system. To turn off the Dell Desktop Launcher, click the and select Switch Desktop Mode→ Classic Desktop. See "Getting Started with Your Classic Desktop" on page 8 for instructions about getting started with Classic Desktop. 5 6 7 8 9 1011 - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop 1 Launcher The Launcher organizes applications and website bookmarks Icon Click on this icon menu to access Preferences, Places (useful file locations), and Help and Support. 6 Running Tasks Click the required tab to view the associated window. 7 Panel The panel - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
11 Volume Control Icon Click on this icon to adjust the volume of the computer. 12 Notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with programs. 13 Plus Icons Click the upper Plus Icon to add or remove a category from the Launcher. - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
Getting Started With Your Classic Desktop Getting Started With Your Classic Desktop Starting an Application 1. Click the Applications menu. 2. Select the appropriate category and application. Customizing Your Desktop Personalizing the panel You can add frequently used utilities and applications to - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
Getting Started with Ubuntu® Getting Started with Ubuntu® Quickly Viewing a Window Full Screen Press the Windows® key to toggle between standard view and full screen view. 9 - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
Getting Started with Ubuntu® System Preferences and Administration From the System menu you can control the appearance and operation of your computer and get help. • Select Preferences for settings of themes, keyboard shortcuts, and power management. • Select Administration to manage computer - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
Getting Started with Ubuntu® 11 - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
to create the new folder. 2. Click File→ Create Folder, or rightclick and select Create Folder, or press . 3. Name the folder and press Enter. 12 - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
Getting Started with Ubuntu® 13 - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
appear on the Bookmarks Toolbar. 3. To organize and edit your bookmarks, click Bookmarks→ Organize Bookmarks. Adding Bookmarks to the Launcher If you have Dell Desktop enabled, you can add web site bookmarks to the Launcher from within Firefox. 1. To add a bookmark to the Launcher, click Bookmarks - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
Getting Started with Ubuntu® 15 - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
icon on the top panel. Importing Digital Photographs To import photos from your camera: 1. Plug-in and switch on the camera by placing it in review mode. 2. Click on Import Photos. A preview of the photos appear. 3. Choose a location on your hard drive to save your photos and click Import. 16 - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
, select the required application checkbox. To remove an application, deselect the required application checkbox. 3. Some applications may require additional supporting applications or will be a part of a bundle. If you still want to install/remove the application, click Install All/Remove - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
Your printer appears in the Printers window. If your printer was not automatically detected, you can set the Printer Port and Driver manually. Connecting to the Internet 1. Click → System→ Administration→ Network. 2. Select the connection that you plan to use and click Properties. 3. If you are - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
OS Recovery media deletes all data on the hard disk. 4. Turn On the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 19 - Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 | Inspiron Mini 12 Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
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