GNOME User Guide - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4
GNOME User Guide
GNOME User Guide
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4
Introduces the GNOME desktop of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. It guides you
through using and configuring the desktop and helps you perform key tasks. It is in-
tended mainly for end users who want to make efficient use of GNOME as their de-
fault desktop.
Publication Date: January 19, 2023
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Contents
About This Guide
xiii
1 Available Documentation
xiv
2 Improving the Documentation
xv
3 Documentation Conventions
xvi
4 Product Life Cycle and Support
xviii
Support Statement for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server • Technology
xviii
Previews
xix
I INTRODUCTION
1
1 Getting Started with the GNOME Desktop
2
1.1 Logging In
2
Switching the Session Type Before Logging In • Assistive Tools
3 5
1.2 Desktop Basics
5
Activities Overview • Starting Programs
7 8
1.3 Pausing or Finishing Your Session
9
Locking the Screen • Logging Out or Switching Users • Restarting
9 10
or Shutting Down the Computer • Suspending the Computer
10 10
2 Working with Your Desktop
11
2.1 Managing Files and Directories
11
Key Combinations • Compressing Files or Directories • Burning a
12 13
CD/DVD • Creating a Bookmark • Accessing Remote Files
14 15 15
2.2 Accessing Removable Media
16
2.3 Searching for Files
16
2.4 Copying Text Between Applications
17
2.5 Managing Internet Connections
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2.6 Exploring the Internet
17
2.7 E-mail and Scheduling
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2.8 Opening or Creating Documents with LibreOffice
19
2.9 Controlling Your Desktop’s Power Management
19
2.10 Creating, Displaying, and Decompressing Archives
19
Opening an Archive • Extracting Files from an Archive • Creating
20 21
Archives
22
2.11 Taking Screenshots
23
2.12 Viewing PDF Files
23
2.13 Obtaining Software Updates
24
2.14 For More Information
25
3 Customizing Your Settings
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3.1 The GNOME Settings Dialog
26
3.2 Personal
27
Changing the Desktop Background • Configuring Language
28
Settings
28
3.3 Hardware
29
Configuring Bluetooth Settings • Configuring Power
29
Settings • Modifying Keyboard Shortcuts • Configuring the Mouse
30 31
and Touchpad • Installing and Configuring Printers • Configuring
32 33
Screens • Configuring Sound Settings • Networking
33 35 36
3.4 System
36
Changing Your Password • Setting Preferred
36
Applications • Setting Session Sharing Preferences • Configuring
37 38
Administrative Settings with YaST
38
4 Assistive Technologies
39
4.1 Enabling Assistive Technologies
39
4.2 Visual Impairments
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4.3 Hearing Impairments
40
4.4 Mobility Impairments
40
4.5 For More Information
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II CONNECTIVITY, FILES AND RESOURCES
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5 Accessing Network Resources
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5.1 Connecting to a Network
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5.2 General Notes on File Sharing and Network Browsing
44
5.3 Accessing Network Shares
45
5.4 Sharing Directories
46
Enabling Sharing on the Computer • Enabling Sharing for a
46
Directory
46
5.5 Managing Windows Files
48
5.6 Configuring and Accessing a Windows Network Printer
49
6 Managing Printers
50
6.1 Installing a Printer
50
7 Backing Up User Data
51
7.1 Creating Backups
51
7.2 Restoring Data
52
8 Passwords and Keys: Signing and Encrypting
Data
53
8.1 Signing and Encryption
53
8.2 Generating a New Key Pair
54
Creating OpenPGP Keys • Creating Secure Shell Keys
54 55
8.3 Modifying Key Properties
56
Editing OpenPGP Key Properties • Editing Secure Shell Key
56
Properties
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8.4 Importing Keys
61
8.5 Exporting Keys
62
8.6 Signing a Key
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8.7 Password Keyrings
63
8.8 Key Servers
64
8.9 Key Sharing
65
9 gFTP: Transferring Data from the Internet
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9.1 ASCII Compared to Binary Transfers
66
9.2 Connecting to a Remote Server
67
9.3 Transferring Files
67
9.4 Setting Up an HTTP Proxy Server
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9.5 For More Information
69
III LIBREOFFICE
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10 LibreOffice: The Office Suite
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10.1 LibreOffice Modules
71
10.2 Starting LibreOffice
72
10.3 The LibreOffice User Interface
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10.4 Compatibility with Other Office Applications
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Opening Documents from Other Office Suites • Converting Documents
74
to the OpenDocument Format • Sharing Files with Users of Other Office
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Suites
75
10.5 Saving Files with a Password
76
10.6 Customizing LibreOffice
76
10.7 Changing the Global Settings
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10.8 Using Templates
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10.9 Setting Metadata and Properties
82
10.10 For More Information
83
11 LibreOffice Writer
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11.1 Creating a New Document
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11.2 Formatting with Styles
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The Side Bar Panel Styles and Formatting • Applying a
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Style • Changing a Style • Creating a Style
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11.3 Working with Large Documents
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Navigating in Large Documents • Using Master Documents
93 94
11.4 Using Writer as an HTML Editor
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12 LibreOffice Calc
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12.1 Creating a New Document
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12.2 Using Formatting and Styles in Calc
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12.3 Working With Sheets
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12.4 Conditional Formatting
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12.5 Grouping and Ungrouping Cells
101
12.6 Freezing Rows or Columns as Headers
101
13 LibreOffice Impress, Base, Draw, and Math
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13.1 Using Presentations with Impress
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Creating a Presentation • Using Master Pages
103 105
13.2 Using Databases with Base
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Creating a Database Using Predefined Options
106
13.3 Creating Graphics with Draw
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13.4 Creating Mathematical Formulas with Math
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IV INTERNET, COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
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14 Firefox: Browsing the Web
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14.1 Starting Firefox
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14.2 Navigating Web Sites
114
The Location Bar • Zooming • Tabbed Browsing • Using
115 116 116
the Sidebar
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14.3 Finding Information
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Finding Information on the Web • Searching in the Current Page
117 119
14.4 Managing Bookmarks
119
Organizing Bookmarks • Tags • Importing and Exporting
120 121
Bookmarks • The Bookmarks Toolbar
121 122
14.5 Using the Download Manager
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14.6 Security
123
Instant Web Site ID • Importing Certificates • Password
123 125
Management • Private Browsing
125 126
14.7 Customizing Firefox
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Preferences • Add-ons
127 128
14.8 Printing from Firefox
130
14.9 For More Information
130
15 Evolution: E-Mailing and Calendaring
131
15.1 Starting Evolution
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15.2 Setup Assistant
131
Restoring from a Backup File • Defining Your Identity • Receiving
131 132
Mail • Receiving Options • Sending Mail • Final
132 134 139
Steps
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15.3 Using Evolution
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The Menu Bar • The Shortcut Bar • Using E-
141 142
Mail • Calendaring • Managing Contacts
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15.4 For More Information
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16 Empathy: Instant Messaging
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16.1 Starting Empathy
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16.2 Configuring Accounts
146
16.3 Managing Contacts
147
16.4 Chatting with Friends
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16.5 For More Information
148
17 Ekiga: Using Voice over IP
149
17.1 Starting Ekiga
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17.2 Configuring Ekiga
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17.3 The Ekiga User Interface
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17.4 Making a Call
152
17.5 Answering a Call
153
17.6 Using the Address Book
153
17.7 For More Information
154
V GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA
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18 GIMP: Manipulating Graphics
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18.1 Graphics Formats
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18.2 Starting GIMP
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18.3 User Interface Overview
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The Image Window • The Toolbox • Layers, Channels, Paths,
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Undo
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18.4 Getting Started
159
Creating a New Image • Opening an Existing Image
159 160
18.5 Saving and Exporting Images
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