Dell Inspiron 0VM0DJA00 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE

QUICK START GUIDE

Notes and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells
you how to avoid the problem.
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September 2009 P/N VM0DJ Rev. A00

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About Your Ubuntu Netbook Desktop . . . . .4
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started With Ubuntu. . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Instant Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Creating Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transferring Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting System Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching to the Classic Desktop Mode . . . 18
Basic Ubuntu Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reinstalling Your Operating System . . . . .20
Contents

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About Your Ubuntu Netbook Desktop
The Ubuntu Netbook Desktop launches when you turn on your computer.
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About Your Ubuntu Netbook Desktop

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About Your Ubuntu Netbook Desktop
1Main Menu —Provides access to
applications and settings on your
computer. Click the desired category
to view the available applications and
settings. For more information, see “Main
Menu” on page 8.
2Home icon —Click to minimize all
open windows and to display the main
menu.
3Running application icon — Each running
application is represented by an icon in
the panel. Click the running application to
bring it to the foreground.
4Panel —Provides quick access to running
applications and utilities on your computer.
5Network status indicator —Indicates
if you are connected to a wired or wireless
network. Click to view the list of available
wireless networks. When connected to a
wireless network, the indicator displays a
series of bars indicating the signal strength.
6Volume icon —Click to adjust the
volume level, mute the sound, or change
the volume settings. Adjust the slider to
increase or decrease the volume level.
7Application icons —Displays the icons for
the applications available within a category.
8Desktop —Right-click the desktop to
change the desktop background.
9Power icon —Click to log out or shut
down your computer.

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About Your Ubuntu Netbook Desktop
Main Menu
The main menu has categories of the different applications and settings on your computer.
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About Your Ubuntu Netbook Desktop
1Favorites —Displays your favorite
applications. To add an application to
the Favorites category, right-click the
application and click Add to Favorites.
For more information on Ubuntu, see
the Ubuntu Help Center. To access the
Help Center, click Favorites→Help.
2Widgets — Displays applications that
enable you to network with friends, watch
popular videos, and get updates about the
weather.
3Files & Folders — Allows you to view,
create, organize, and search for files and
folders.
4Accessories — Displays tools such as text
editor, calculator, CD/DVD Creator, and
so on.
5Education —Displays educational
applications available on your computer.
6Games — Displays the games available on
your computer.
7Graphics — Displays applications that
capture, edit, and transfer photos and
videos.
8Internet — Displays applications that you
can use when connected to the Internet.
9Office — Displays word processing,
spreadsheets, and presentation
applications.
10 Sound & Video — Displays applications
that enable you to watch movies and listen
to music.
11 System — Displays applications that
enable you to perform administrative tasks
and change your computer settings.

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Getting Started With Ubuntu
Getting Started With Ubuntu
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up a Wireless Network
Click the network1. status indicator icon
on the panel.
Select2. Wireless Networks.
Follow the instructions on the screen to3.
complete the setup.
Setting Up a Wired Network
Connect the network cable to the network
connector on your computer.
Certain network connections may require you to
configure the IP address manually.
To configure your IP address manually:
Click1. System on the main menu.
Click2. Network Tools in the Administration
subcategory.
Enter the IP address and the network3.
information.
NOTE: Contact your ISP or network
administrator for the IP address and
network information.