How to use Ubuntu13.04

Contents1. How to login

2. Desktop

3. The Launcher

4. The Dash

5. The Menu bar

6. System Settings

7. Software management

1.How to login

Click Start • Enter Password

2.Desktop Unity

The Ubuntu Desktop is called Unity.

The Unity User Interface consists of several component.

The Launcher

launch to start the usual Application

The Dash

Use to Search all Application or file

The Menu Bar

Application menu

Status menus(shutdown)

3. The Launcher

The vertical bar of icons on the left side of the desktop is called the Launcher.

The launcher provides you with quick access to applications, removable devices and the trash.

All running applications on your system will place an icon in the Launcher while the application is running.

3. The LauncherApplications

The Dash: Search Application, Files

Files : File explorer

Firefox: Web Browser

Libre Office Writer: Word processing

Libre Office Calc : Spreadsheets

Libre Office Impress: Presentations

The Ubuntu Software Center: Online Software Searching

The Ubuntu One : Cloud personal storage

Amazon : Online Sales Market

The Ubuntu One Music: Music Online Store

System Settings: Configure System Function

The Trash

3. The Launcher Files

Launcher->Files

Files manager display a list about Holder and File. As you know, it is a kind of file explorer.

Common Task

Copy or move files and folders

Delete files and folders

Rename a file or folder

Search for files

3. The LauncherFireFox

Launcher->FireFox

Web browsing

Firefox already installed,

Ubuntu has everything you need to browse the web.

You can choose more browsers, like Google Chrome, from the Ubuntu Software Centre.

3. The LauncherLibre Office

Launcher->Writer,Calc,Impress

LibreOffice is a free and open source (GPL-licensed) office suite .

Word processing (Writer)

Spreadsheets (Calc)

Presentations (Impress)

3. The Launcher Ubuntu Software Center

Launcher->Ubuntu Software Centre

Software center has a function of installation, deletion and searching.

You can instant access to thousands of great applications some free and some available commercially.

You can also search for apps directly from the Dash.

3. The Launcher Ubuntu One

Launcher->Ubuntu One

Ubuntu One is a service for storing your files online—in your Ubuntu One Personal Cloud.

Your Ubuntu One Personal Cloud is your personal online storage space; it can be accessed in any web browser or using an Ubuntu One application, such as those for Ubuntu, Windows, iPhone, or Android.

You can also use Ubuntu One to share files with other people—this makes Ubuntu One a great tool for friends, families, and collaborative teams.

3. The LauncherCustomize

How to Change which applications show in the Launcher.

To add an Application to the Launcher for easy access.

Open the Dash, find the application you wish to add to the Launcher, andDrag the Application’s icon from the Dash onto the Launcher.

3. The LauncherCustomize

The Launcher icon order can be changed by dragging an icon off of the Launcher.

And then back onto it in the desired location.

To remove an application icon from the Launcher, right click on the application icon and select Unlock from launcher.

4. The Dash

Find apps, files, music and more with the Dash

The Dash allows you to search for applications, files, music, and videos, and shows you items that you have used recently.

If you have ever worked on a spreadsheet or edited an image and forgot where you saved it, you will surely find this feature of the Dash to be useful.

4. The Dash

Search everything from the Dash home

The first thing you’ll see when opening the Dash is the Dash home. Without typing or clicking anything, the Dash Home will show you apps and files you’ve used recently.

Only one row of results will show for each type. If there are more results, you can click See more results to view them.

5. The Menu barApplication Menu

Application Menu

The Application menus are located to the right of window management buttons.

Window management buttons

The window management buttons are on the top left corner of windows, when maximized, the buttons are in the top left of the screen.

Click the buttons to close , minimize, maximize or restore window.

5. The Menu barStatus menu

Ubuntu has several different status menus (sometimes referred to as Indicators) on the right side of menu bar.

The status menus are a convenient place where you can check and modify the state of your computer and applications.

Status menu indicate

Battery status

Network status

Sound status

Clock

System Menu (shutdown)

5.The Menu barBattery Status

Checking your laptop battery’s charging status.

This menu is hidden if a battery isn’t detected.

You can set Power Management.

5.The Menu barNetwork menu

Network menu manages network connections, allowing you to connect quickly and easily to a wired or wireless network.

5.The Menu barSound menu

Sound menu provides an easy way to adjust the sound volume as well as access your music player and sound settings.

5.The Menu barClock menu

Clock displays the current time and provides a link to your calendar and time and date settings.

5.Status menusSession Menu

Session Menu access details about your computer, Ubuntu Help guide and system settings.

Switch users, lock screen, log out, suspend, restart or shutdown your computer.

If you select shutdown menu, You can shutdown.

6.System SettingsPersonal

Appearnce,Brightness&Lock,KeybordLayout,LangageSupport,etc

Hardware

Bluetooth,Coler,Display,Keybord,Mouse&Touchpad,Network,Power,Printers,Sound,WacormTablet

System

Backup,Details,LandscapeService,Software&Updates,Time&date,UniversalAccess,UserAccount

6.System SettingsAppearance

System Settings->Appearance

Look panel

You can change the desktop theme or wallpaper.

In addition, you can also vary the size of the launcher icon.

6.System SettingsDisplay

System Settings->Display

You can set to change the screen resolution and also multiple display.

6.System SettingsNetwork

System Settings->Network

It is possible to set up a wired or wireless.

In Setup screen of the network.

you can manually assign an IP address or automatically.

6.System SettingsBackup

System Settings->Backup

Déjà Dup (day-ja-doop) is a simple backup tool. It hides the complexity of doing backups the Right Way (encrypted, off-site and regular) and uses duplicity as the backend.

Features:

Support for local, remote, or cloud backup locations, such as Ubuntu One.

Securely encrypts and compresses your data

Incrementally backs up, letting you restore from any particular backup Schedules regular backups

6.System SettingsDetails

System Settings->Details

Overview displays

Ubuntu version, Device name, Memory, Processor, Graphics, OS type and Disk

6.System SettingsSoftware & Update

System Settings->Software&Update

Ubuntu also allows you to decide how to manage package updates through the Updates tab in the Software & Updates window.

Important security updates are highly recommended to ensure your system remains as secure as possible.

Recommended updates and Unsupported updates These updates are not as important in keeping your system secure.

6.System SettingsUser Accounts

System Settings->User Accounts

Each person that uses the computer should have a different user account. This allows them to keep their files separate from yours and to choose their own settings.

You can register and modify user account.

Account Type is necessary to select which is administrator or standard.

6. Software ManagementInstall additional Software

In Ubuntu, the quickest and easiest way to find and install new applications is through the Ubuntu Software Center.

To start the application, click on the Ubuntu Software Center icon in the Launcher, or click on the Dash and search for Ubuntu Software Center.

6. Software ManagementInstall additional Software

When the Ubuntu Software Center open, search for application, or select a category and find an application from the list.

Select the application that you are interested in and click install.

You will be asked to enter your password. Once you have done that the installation will begin.

6. Software ManagementRemove an application

The Ubuntu Software Center makes it easy to remove software that you no longer use.

Click the installed button at the top.

Find the application that you want to remove by using the search box.

Select the application and remove.

You may be asked to enter your password. After you have done that, the application will be removed.

Thank you!