5
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.
