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Preface
Part I A Tour of the GNOME Desktop
Chapter 1 Basic Skills
Mouse Skills
Mouse Button Conventions
Mouse Actions
Mouse Action Terminology
Mouse Pointers
Keyboard Skills
General Shortcut Keys
Window Shortcut Keys
Panel Shortcut Keys
Application Shortcut Keys
Access Keys
Using Windows
To Resize Panes
Using Tables
Chapter 2 Overview of the GNOME Desktop
Introducing GNOME Desktop Components
Panels
To Create Panels
To Delete Panels
To Hide Panels
To Add Objects to Panels
To Manipulate Panel Objects
Menus
Windows
Types of Windows
To Manipulate Windows
To Give Focus to a Window
Workspaces
To Switch Between Workspaces
To Add Workspaces
Nautilus File Manager
To Open Files From the File Manager
To Move Files Between Folders
Desktop and Desktop Objects
To Open Desktop Objects
To Add Objects to the Desktop
GNOME Desktop Preferences
Applications
To Find Out More
To Find Out More About GNOME Desktop Topics
To Find Out More About Applets
To Find Out More About Applications
Chapter 3 GNOME Desktop Sessions
Starting a Session
To Log in to a Session
To Log in to a Session in a Different Language
To Lock Your Screen
Managing the Session
Defining Session Behavior When You Log In and Log Out
To Use Startup Applications
To Browse Applications in the Current Session
To Save Session Settings
Ending a Session
Chapter 4 Working With Panels
Introducing Panels
Managing Your Panels
To Add a New Panel
To Interact With a Panel
To Move a Panel
To Hide a Panel
To Modify Panel Properties
To Drag a Color or Image to the Background of a Panel
To Delete a Panel
Panel Objects
Interacting With Panel Objects
To Add an Object to a Panel
To Modify the Properties of an Object
To Move a Panel Object
To Lock a Panel Object
To Remove a Panel Object
Applets
To Add an Applet to a Panel
To Select an Applet
To Modify Preferences for an Applet
Launchers
To Add a Launcher to a Panel
To Create a Launcher With the Create Launcher Dialog
Launcher Commands
To Modify the Properties of a Launcher
Buttons
Force Quit Button
Lock Button
Log Out Button
Run Button
Screenshot Button
Search Button
Show Desktop Button
Notification Area Applet
Menus
Drawers
To Open and Close a Drawer
To Add a Drawer to a Panel
To Add an Object to a Drawer
To Modify Drawer Properties
Chapter 5 Working With Menus
Introduction to Menus
Menu Features
Menu Item Popup Menu
Applications Menu
Actions Menu
Using the Run Application Dialog
To Take a Screenshot
Main Menu
To Open the Main Menu
To Add a Main Menu to a Panel
Menu Bar
To Add a Menu Bar to a Panel
Customizing Your Menus
To Add a Menu
To Add a Launcher to a Menu
To Add a Launcher to an Empty Menu
To Copy a Launcher to a Menu
To Edit the Properties of a Menu
To Edit a Menu Item
To Delete an Item from a Menu
Chapter 6 Working With Windows
Windows and Workspaces
Window Manager Behavior
Types of Window
Window Frames
Themes
Control Elements
Menus and Applets for Working With Windows and Workspaces
Window Menu
Window List Applet
Grouping Buttons
Workspace Switcher Applet
Manipulating Windows
To Give Focus to a Window
To Minimize a Window
To Maximize a Window
To Restore a Window
To Close a Window
To Resize a Window
To Move a Window
To Roll Up a Window
To Put a Window on All Workspaces
To Move a Window to Another Workspace
Manipulating Workspaces
To Switch Between Workspaces
To Add Workspaces
To Name Workspaces
To Delete Workspaces
Chapter 7 Nautilus File Manager
Introduction to Nautilus File Manager
File Manager Windows
View Pane
Side Pane
Icons and Emblems
Navigating Your Computer
To Display a Folder
Using the Tree From the Side Pane
Opening Files
Viewing Files in the View Pane
To Execute the Default Action
To Execute Non-Default Actions Using the Open With Submenu
To Execute Other Actions When Displaying a File
To Access FTP Sites
To Access Network Locations
To Add a Network Location
Accessing Special URI Locations
Using Your Navigation History
To Navigate Your History List Using the Go Menu
To Navigate Your History List Using the Toolbar
To Navigate Your History List Using History in the Side Pane
To Bookmark Your Favorite Locations
To Add a Bookmark
To Edit a Bookmark
Managing Your Files and Folders
Drag-and-Drop in the File Manager
To Select Files and Folders
To Move a File or Folder
Drag to the New Location in a View Pane
Cut and Paste to the New Location
To Copy a File or Folder
Drag to the New Location in a View Pane
Copy and Paste to the New Location
To Duplicate a File or Folder
To Create a Folder
To Rename a File or Folder
To Move a File or Folder to Trash
To Delete a File or Folder
To Create a Symbolic Link to a File or Folder
To View the Properties of a File or Folder
To Change Permissions
Adding Notes to Files and Folders
To Add a Note Using the Properties Dialog
To Add a Note Using Notes in the Side Pane
Using Trash
To Display Trash
To Empty Trash
Modifying the Appearance of Files and Folders
To Add an Emblem to a File or Folder
To Add a New Emblem
To Change the Icon for a File or Folder
To Change the Size of Items in a View
Using Views to Display Your Files and Folders
To Choose a View in Which to Display a File or Folder
To Arrange Your Files in Icon View
To Resize an Icon in Icon View
To Modify the Behavior of a View
Assigning Actions to Files
To Modify Actions
Customizing the File Manager
Setting Your Preferences
To Set Views Preferences
To Set Behavior Preferences
To Set Icon Captions Preferences
To Set Preview Preferences
Changing Backgrounds
To Add a Pattern
To Add a Color
To Show and Hide Window Components
Using Removable Media
To Mount Media
To Display Media Contents
To Display Media Properties
To Format a Floppy Diskette
To Eject Media
Writing CDs
Running Scripts From the File Manager
Chapter 8 Using Your Desktop
Introduction to the Desktop
Desktop Objects
To Select Objects on the Desktop
To Open an Object from the Desktop
To Add a Launcher to the Desktop
To Add a Symbolic Link to the Desktop
Adding a File or Folder to the Desktop
To Move a File or Folder to the Desktop
To Copy a File or Folder to the Desktop
To Create a Folder Object on the Desktop
To Rename a Desktop Object
To Remove an Object from the Desktop
To Delete an Object from the Desktop
To View the Properties of a Desktop Object
To Change the Permissions of a Desktop Object
To Add an Emblem to a Desktop Object
To Add a Note to a Desktop Object
To Change the Icon for a Desktop Object
To Resize a Desktop Object Icon
Using Trash on the Desktop
To Display Trash
To Empty Trash
Using the Desktop Menu
Changing the Pattern or Color of the Desktop
Part II Customizing Your GNOME Desktop
Chapter 9 Starting Preference Tools
Starting a Preference Tool
Where to Find Preference Tools
Chapter 10 Using Preference Tools
Customizing the Desktop Background
Configuring a CD Database
Configuring File Associations
To Add a File Type
To Add a Service
Setting File Management Preferences
Choosing Default Fonts
Previewing Fonts
Configuring Your Internet Connection
Configuring Keyboard Accessibility Options
Basic Settings
Filter Settings
Mouse Settings
Configuring Keyboard Settings
Keyboard Settings
Sound Settings
Configuring Keyboard Layout
Customizing Menus and Toolbars in Applications
Configuring Mouse Settings
Buttons Settings
Pointer Settings
Motion Settings
Customizing Your Panels
Choosing Your Preferred Applications
Web Browser Settings
Text Editor Settings
Terminal Settings
Setting Screen Resolution Preferences
Setting Screensaver Preferences
Display Modes Settings
Advanced Settings
Configuring Sessions
Setting Session Options
Setting Session Properties
Configuring Startup Applications
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
Setting Sound Preferences
General Settings
Sound Event Settings
Customizing Themes
To Create a Custom Theme
To Install a New Theme
To Install a New Theme Option
To Delete a Theme Option
Customizing Windows
Part III GNOME Desktop Applications
Chapter 11 Starting Applications
Starting an Application
Where to Find Applications
Glossary
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