Dell 0F670RA00 - Manuals

5 Overview Welcome to your Dell ™ Inspiron ™ Mini. This guide helps you to get acquainted with the Ubuntu ® operating system, perform basic functions, and set up your computer just the way you want it.If you need more information, complete documentation on Ubuntu is available from the Help Center on...

6 Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop The Dell Desktop launches when you turn on your computer. 1 7 2 3 4 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 5 6 Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop

8 Getting Started With Your Classic Desktop To switch from the Dell Desktop Launcher to the Classic Desktop, click → Switch Desktop Mode → Classic Desktop . Starting an Application Click the 1. Applications menu. Select the appropriate category and 2. application. Customizing Your Desktop Personaliz...

9 Getting Started With Ubuntu Connecting to the Internet Using a Wireless or Wired Connection Connecting to a Wireless Network To initiate a connection to a wireless 1. network, click the Network Manager icon on the right side of the Panel.Select the network to which you would 2. like to connect. If...

10 Getting Started With Ubuntu Quickly Viewing a Window in Full Screen Press <Ctrl><Alt><F> to toggle between standard view and full screen view.

11 Getting Started With Ubuntu System Preferences and Administration From the Dell Desktop, use the tools available from → System to control the appearance and operation of your computer. Select • Preferences for settings of themes, keyboard shortcuts, and power management. Select • Administration t...

14 Getting Started With Ubuntu Browsing Files and Folders The File Manager allows you to view, create, organize, and search for your files and folders using an interface similar to a web browser. To open the file browser from the Dell Launcher, select Productivity → Places . Using Bookmarks Bookmark...

16 Getting Started With Ubuntu Using the Web Browser You can browse the web using the web browser. The search box allows you to search the web directly from the toolbar. Tabbed browsing means you can have multiple pages open, but contained within the same browser window. Using Tabbed Browsing To ope...

18 Getting Started With Ubuntu Instant Messaging With Pidgin The Pidgin messaging client allows you to use multiple types of instant messaging accounts and protocols all at once. From the Dell Launcher, select 1. Web → Instant Messenger . If you are opening Pidgin for the first time, 2. in addition ...

19 Getting Started With Ubuntu Applications in Ubuntu Ubuntu comes with a wide variety of pre-installed applications.Some of the most frequently used applications include the following: Adding and Removing Applications Click 1. → Applications → Add/Remove . To add an application, select the required...

20 Getting Started With Ubuntu Connecting Devices Ubuntu supports a wide range of peripheral devices and lets you connect to them easily. USB Drives Connect storage devices like USB hard 1. drives or pen drives to an available USB port on the computerThe drivers are automatically installed and 2. th...

22 Restoring Your Ubuntu System Use the Ubuntu LTS DVD that shipped with your computer to restore your operating system. CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu LTS DVD deletes all data on the hard drive.NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storag...