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Java Desktop System Release 2 User Guide
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Preface
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Logging In to Your Desktop
To Log In to the Desktop on Linux
To Log In to a Different Language on Linux
To Log In to the Desktop on the Solaris Operating System
To Log In to a Different Language on the Solaris Operating System
When You Log In for the First Time
Initial Desktop Configuration
To Lock Your Screen
Managing Your Desktop Session
To Define Log In and Log Out Behavior
To Use Startup Applications
To Browse Applications
To Save Your Settings
Logging Out
Chapter 2 Overview of the Java Desktop System
Introducing the Java Desktop System
Main Components
GNOME Desktop
Desktop Applications
Panel Applications
Ximian Evolution 1.4
To Start Evolution
StarOffice 7
To Start StarOffice
To Open a StarOffice File
Mozilla 1.4
To Start Mozilla
Java Technology
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
File Manager
To Move Files Between Folders
Desktop Background
To Open Desktop Background Objects
To Add Objects to the Desktop Background
This Computer Location
Desktop Preferences
Desktop Applications
To Find Out More
To Find Out More About Java Desktop System Topics
To Find Out More About Panel Applications
To Find Out More About Desktop Applications
Chapter 3 Working With Panels
Introducing Panels
Bottom Edge Panel
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
Panel Applications
To Add an Application to a Panel
To Select a Panel Application
To Modify Preferences for a Panel Application
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
Find Files Button
Force Quit Button
Lock Screen Button
Log Out Button
Run Applications Button
Screenshot Button
Show Desktop Button
Notification Area
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 4 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
Launch Button
To Access the Launch Button
To Add a Launch Button 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 5 Working With Windows
Windows and Workspaces
Window Manager Behavior
Types of Window
Window Frames
Themes
Control Elements
Using Menus and Panel Applications With Windows and Workspaces
Window Menu
Window List
Grouping Buttons
Workspace Switcher
Window Selector
Manipulating Windows
To Give Focus to a Window
To Minimize a Window
To Maximize a Window
To Restore a Window
To Place a Window on Top of Other Windows
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
To Resize Panes
Using Tables
Manipulating Workspaces
To Switch Between Workspaces
To Add Workspaces
To Name Workspaces
To Delete Workspaces
Chapter 6 Using Your File Manager
Introduction to 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 Open Locations
To Connect to a Server
Using the This Computer Location
To Access FTP Sites
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
Templates and Documents
To Create a Document
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
Writing CDs
Using Removable Media on Linux
To Mount Media on Linux
To Display Media Contents on Linux
To Display Media Properties on Linux
To Format a Floppy Diskette on Linux
To Eject Media on Linux
Chapter 7 Using Your Desktop Background
Introduction to the Desktop Background
Desktop Background Objects
To Select Objects on the Desktop Background
To Open an Object from the Desktop Background
To Add a Launcher to the Desktop Background
To Add a Symbolic Link to the Desktop Background
Adding a File or Folder to the Desktop Background
To Move a File or Folder to the Desktop Background
To Copy a File or Folder to the Desktop Background
To Create a Folder Object on the Desktop Background
To Rename a Desktop Background Object
To Remove an Object from the Desktop Background
To Delete an Object from the Desktop Background
To View the Properties of a Desktop Background Object
To Change the Permissions of a Desktop Background Object
To Add an Emblem to a Desktop Background Object
To Add a Note to a Desktop Background Object
To Change the Icon for a Desktop Background Object
To Resize a Desktop Background Object Icon
Using Trash on the Desktop Background
To Display Trash
To Empty Trash
Using the Desktop Background Menu
Changing the Pattern or Color of the Desktop Background
Chapter 8 Using Your Preference Tools
Starting a Preference Tool
Customizing the Desktop Background
Configuring a CD Database Server
Configuring File Associations
To Add a File Type
To Add a Service
Setting File Management Preferences
Setting Your Preferences
To Set Views Preferences
To Set Behavior Preferences
To Set Icon Captions Preferences
To Set List Columns Preferences
To Set Preview Preferences
Changing Backgrounds
To Add a Pattern
To Add a Color
Choosing Default Fonts
Configuring Input Methods
Configuring Your Internet Connection
Configuring Keyboard Accessibility Options
Basic Preferences
Filter Preferences
Mouse Preferences
Configuring Keyboard Behavior Preferences
Keyboard Preferences
Typing Break Preferences
Keyboard Layout
Keyboard Layout Options
Customizing Menus and Toolbars in Applications
Setting Mouse Preferences
Buttons Preferences
Pointer Preferences
Motion Preferences
Customizing Your Panels
Configuring PDA Devices
To Configure a PDA
To Use an Assistant to Configure a PDA
To Use the PDA Devices Preference Tool to Configure a PDA
To Modify a PDA
To Configure How PDAs Can Connect to Your Computer
To Modify How PDAs Can Connect to Your Computer
To Specify How to Transfer Data Between a PDA and Applications
To Back Up PDA Data to Your Computer
Choosing Your Preferred Applications
Web Browser Preferences
Email Client Preferences
Text Editor Preferences
Terminal Preferences
Setting Screensaver Preferences
Display Modes Preferences
Advanced Preferences
Configuring Sessions
Setting Session Preferences
Setting Session Properties
Configuring Startup Applications
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
Setting Sound Preferences
General Sound Preferences
Sound Event Preferences
System Bell 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
Appendix A Mouse and Keyboard Functionality
Mouse Functionality
Mouse Button Conventions
Mouse Actions
Mouse Pointers
Mouse Action Terminology
Keyboard Functionality
General Shortcut Keys
Window Shortcut Keys
Panel Shortcut Keys
Application Shortcut Keys
Access Keys
Glossary
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