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Dell Inspiron Zino HD (400, Late 2009) User Manual

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About Your Ubuntu Netbook Desktop

1 Main 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.

2

Home icon Click to minimize all

open windows and to display the main

menu.

3 Running application icon — Each running

application is represented by an icon in

the panel. Click the running application to

bring it to the foreground.

4 Panel Provides quick access to running

applications and utilities on your computer.

5

Network 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.

6

Volume 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.

7 Application icons Displays the icons for

the applications available within a category.

8 Desktop Right-click the desktop to

change the desktop background.

9

Power icon Click to log out or shut

down your computer.