Java Desktop System Release 2 User Guide

Panel Applications

The following table lists the panel applications of the Java Desktop System.

Category 

Panel Application 

Description 

Accessories 

Appointments and Tasks

A calendar server client to manage your appointments and tasks. 

 

Clock

Displays the time and the date. 

 

Dictionary Lookup

Enables you to look up an online dictionary for definitions and correct spelling of words. 

 

Sticky Notes

Enables you to create and view small notes on your desktop. 

 

Stock Ticker

Provides continuously updated stock quotes. 

 

Weather Report 

Monitors the current weather conditions and forecasts. 

Actions 

Find Files 

Opens the Search tool. 

 

Force Quit 

Stops an application running that does not respond to your commands. 

 

Lock 

Locks the screen and activates your screensaver. 

 

Log Out 

Begins the process to log out of your current session. 

 

Run 

Opens the Run Application dialog.

 

Screenshot 

Enables you to take screenshots. 

 

Show Desktop 

Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop. 

Amusements 

Fish

Displays an animated image and executes a user-specified command when you click on the image. 

 

Geyes

Displays a pair of eyes that follow the mouse pointer around the screen. 

Internet 

Inbox Monitor

Checks your mail server at regular intervals for new mail in your mailbox. 

 

WebEyes

Enables you to access web search utilities and provides quick access to websites you previously accessed. 

Multimedia 

CD Player

Enables you to play audio compact discs on your computer.  

 

Volume Control

Enables you to control the sound volume on your system.  

 Utility

Character Palette

Provides a convenient way to access non-standard characters. 

 

Command Line

Provides a command line that you can use within any panel on the desktop. 

 

Input Method Switcher

Provides a method of switching between software components that enables you to enter text in ways other than typing on a keyboard. Input Methods are commonly used to enter text for languages using thousands of different characters in keyboards with far fewer keys.

 

Keyboard Accessibility Status

Shows the status of the keyboard accessibility features. 

 

Keyboard Indicator

Enables you to indicate different layouts to your keyboard. 

 

Notification Area

Displays icons from various applications to indicate activity in the application. For example, when you use the CD Player application to play a CD, a CD icon is displayed in the Notification Area.

 

Pilot Applet

Enables you to configure Palm OS devices. 

 

Quick Lounge

Organizes your preferred applications on panels. 

 

Window List

Enables you to manage the windows that are open on your desktop. 

 

Window Selector

Displays a list of all visible windows open on your desktop and enables you to select the one you want to activate. 

 

Workspace Switcher

Enables you to switch between workspaces.