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Third-Party Materials Novell Confidential All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. novdocx (ENU) 4 August 2005 August 4 (ENU) novdocx Contents About This Guide 11 1 Welcome 13 1.1 Introducing the Novell Linux Desktop . 13 1.2 For Microsoft Windows Users . 14 1.2.1 Start Menu. 14 Novell Confidential 1.2.2 Windows Explorer . 15 1.2.3 Command Prompt . 16 1.2.4 Control Panel. 16 1.2.5 Print Manager . 17 1.2.6 Task Switching . 17 1.2.7 My Network Places . 17 1.3 Finding the Information You Need . 18 1.3.1 Instruction Manuals and Documentation . 18 1.3.2 Additional Resources . 21 2 Getting Started with the KDE Desktop 23 2.1 Starting NLD . 23 2.1.1 What Is a Session? . 23 2.1.2 Switching Desktops . 24 2.1.3 Locking Your Screen . 24 2.2 Logging Out . 25 2.3 Desktop Components . 25 2.3.1 Understanding the Desktop Menus . 26 2.3.2 Managing the Trash Bin . 27 2.3.3 Accessing CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and Floppy Disks . 27 2.3.4 Using the Bottom Panel. 28 2.3.5 Accessing the Main Menu . 28 2.3.6 Managing the Main Menu . 30 2.4 Managing Folders and Files with Konqueror . 32 2.4.1 The Konqueror Menu . 33 2.4.2 The Toolbar . 34 2.4.3 The Location Bar . 34 2.4.4 The Main Window . 34 2.4.5 File Preview. 34 2.4.6 File Associations . 35 2.4.7 Creating an Image Gallery . 36 2.5 Accessing Network Shares . 37 2.6 Accessing Files across Multiple Workstations with iFolder . 38 2.7 Opening or Creating Documents with OpenOffice.org. 38 2.8 Finding Something on Your Computer . 38 2.8.1 Finding Files . 39 2.8.2 Performing an Advanced File Search . 39 2.9 Exploring the Internet. 41 2.10 E-Mail and Scheduling. 41 2.11 Moving Text Between Applications . 41 2.12 Important Utilities . 41 2.12.1 Managing Internet Connections . 42 2.12.2 Using the KGet Download Manager . 42 5 novdocx (ENU) 4 August 2005 August 4 (ENU) novdocx 2.12.3 Using the Clipboard Klipper . 43 2.12.4 Formatting Floppy Disks with KFloppy. 44 2.12.5 Displaying, Decompressing, and Creating Archives . 45 2.12.6 Desktop Sharing. 46 2.12.7 Taking Screen Shots with KSnapshot . 47 2.12.8 Managing Fonts with KFontinst . 47 2.12.9 Managing Passwords with KWallet Manager. 48 2.13 Obtaining Software Updates. 52 3 Customizing Your Settings 53 3.1 Appearance & Themes Settings. 54 3.1.1 Changing Your Desktop Background. 54 Novell Confidential 3.1.2 Choosing Colors For Your Desktop . ..