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| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-background.xml | 131 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-behavior.xml | 54 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-cds.xml | 64 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-default-apps.xml | 119 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-file-type.xml | 3 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-hints.xml | 64 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-html.xml | 198 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-kbd.xml | 173 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-keybindings.xml | 37 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-mouse.xml | 240 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-screensaver.xml | 255 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-themes.xml | 46 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/mate-control-center.xml | 84 |
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diff --git a/help/C/config-accessibility-keyboard.xml b/help/C/config-accessibility-keyboard.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..21e3e5a2 --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-accessibility-keyboard.xml @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +<sect1 id="config-accessibility-keyboard"> + <abstract role="description"> + <para> Adjusts extended keyboard capabilities to facilate use by those with additional needs.</para> + </abstract> + <title>Keyboard Accessibility (AccessX)</title> + <para></para> +</sect1> diff --git a/help/C/config-background.xml b/help/C/config-background.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d05d8eff --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-background.xml @@ -0,0 +1,131 @@ +<sect1 id="config-background"> + <title>Background</title> + <para> + The background is the picture, pattern, or color shown on your + desktop. A lot of people use this as decoration on their + computer. The <application>Background Properties</application> + program configures your background settings. + </para> + <para> + Accessing the <application>Background Properties</application> can + be done two ways: + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para> + Right clicking on the background and left-clicking on + <guibutton>Change Desktop Background</guibutton>. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Opening the <application>Mate Control Center</application> + and double-clicking <guibutton>Background</guibutton>. + </para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </para> + <sect2 id="config-background-interface"> + <title>The Background Properties Interface</title> + <para> + The top of the window shows you a small version of the selected + background. Below are boxes which let you select what mode your + background uses: + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Wallpaper</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Displays your wallpaper in its native form. You should + choose this if your wallpaper is of the exact dimensions + of your screen resolution. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Centered</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Places your image directly in the center of your screen. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Scaled</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Stretches your image, but keeps the aspect ratio. This + will keep your image from looking funny because it has + been stretched too much in one direction. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Stretched</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Streches your image to fill your screen, regardless of + aspect ratio. This could distort your images. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>No Picture</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Doesn't use a graphic as the background, but uses colors + which are covered below. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + <para> + Below the said buttons are options to configure the colors. + These only matter if you selected <guibutton>No + Picture</guibutton> or your image doesn't fill the whole + screen. + </para> + <para> + If your image doesn't take up the entire screen, you have the + option of how to color the outside of it. You can either choose + a vertical gradient, horizontal gradient, or a standard solid + color. If you choose a solid color, you select the color at + right by clicking on <guibutton>Color</guibutton>. If you pick + a gradient, you will have two options. Select the colors you + wish to do and your options will be made automatically. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="config-background-settingup"> + <title>Setting Up a Background</title> + <para> + To configure a backgrond, choose one of the following steps: + <orderedlist numeration="arabic"> + <listitem> + <para> + Drag and drop an image into the <guibutton>Picture + Box</guibutton> or click the button and select the image + through the <application>Mate File Selector</application>. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Select the mode which you wish to use. Changes are + applied automatically, so you can change quickly if you + aren't pleased with the results. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + If your image doesn't cover the entire monitor, select + your color settings. Otherwise, you can skip this step. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Click <guibutton>Close</guibutton> when through with your configuration. + </para> + </listitem> + </orderedlist> + </para> + </sect2> +</sect1>
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/help/C/config-behavior.xml b/help/C/config-behavior.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b0ebaa38 --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-behavior.xml @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ +<sect1 id="config-behavior"> + <title>Toolbars and Menus</title> + <para> + <application>Mate</application> allows for the user to configure + many settings of their desktop. Anything from the background + image to where buttons are located can be set. The + <guilabel>Behavior</guilabel> window is responsible for a lot of + the finer settings. + </para> + <para> + If you open up the <guilabel>Behavior</guilabel> window, you'll + find a few options at your disposal to make your + <application>Mate</application> experience better. + </para> + <sect2 id="config-behavior-toolbar"> + <title>Toolbar Options</title> + <para> + The top half of the window shows you toolbar options. + </para> + <para> + In the <guilabel>Toolbars have</guilabel> section, you'll see + three options available: Icons and Text, Only Icons, Only Text. + </para> + <para> + The Icons and Text makes the toolbars display both icons and + text. While this takes up the most space, it is the most + informative. + </para> + <para> + The Only Icons options makes the toolbars show only icons. This + isn't the most descriptive, but helps save space. + </para> + <para> + The Only Text options is the most simple options. However, it + is easily the most descriptive option. + </para> + <para> + Below that option is a button called <guibutton>Toolbars can be + detached and moved around</guibutton>. This allows you to take + a toolbar off the window and place it anywhere in the screen you + wish. You can demo this in the <guilabel>Sample + Toolbar</guilabel> below. On the left side is a textured bar. + Click that and drag around the screen. That toolbar will detach + and be dropped where you let go of the cursor. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="config-behavior-menus"> + <title>Menu Options</title> + <para> + Menus can also be configured. You can have menu items have + icons. This is nice to help identify what things do. + </para> + </sect2> +</sect1>
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/help/C/config-cds.xml b/help/C/config-cds.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..645afb9a --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-cds.xml @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +<sect1 id="config-cd"> + <title>Audio CDs</title> + <para> + Mate can play your CDs on your computer. You can setup you + CD preferences in the <guibutton>CD Properties</guibutton> capplet + in the <guilabel>Advanced</guilabel> section of the + <application>Mate Control Center</application>. + </para> + <para> + Once open, you'll see the window is broken into two sections: Data + CDs and Audio CDs. + </para> + <sect2 id="config-cd-data"> + <title>Data CDs</title> + <para> + Data CDs are CDs which hold information that the system can + execute. These often times include CDs that have programs or a + CD which you burned family pictures to. + </para> + <para> + The first option is <guibutton>Automatically mount CD when + inserted</guibutton>. By enabling this option, you can have + your CD auto-detected when you insert it. + </para> + <tip> + <title>What is mounting</title> + <para> + Linux and Unix systems use a term called mounting to identify + recognizing a device. If you "mount" your CD-ROM, that means + that your system can recognize the CD-ROM and you can interact + with it. If it us unmounted, then the system does not know of + its existance and can do almost nothing with it. + </para> + </tip> + <para> + The second option, <guibutton>Automatically start auto-run + program on newly mounted CD</guibutton> allows the system to run + the program on the CD automatically when the disk is first mounted. + </para> + <para> + The last option, <guibutton>Open file manager window for newly + mounted CD</guibutton> tells the system to open your file + manager (<application>Caja</application> by default) when the + CD is mounted. This is useful if you have a CD of images from + your family reunion you wish to browse. It will open up in + <application>Caja</application> which will let you view the + thumbnails. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="config-cd-audio"> + <title>Audio CDs</title> + <para> + The <guilabel>Audio CDs</guilabel> section has only one option. + This allows the system to load up a CD player when you insert + the CD. You simply click the checkbox and enter the command you + wish to run in the input dialog. + </para> + <note> + <para> + Audio CDs don't need to be mounted to play the CD. + </para> + </note> + </sect2> +</sect1>
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/help/C/config-default-apps.xml b/help/C/config-default-apps.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fe576f1f --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-default-apps.xml @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +<sect1 id="cfg-default-applications"> + <title>Default Applications</title> + <sect2 id="cfg-default-applications-introduction"> + <title>Introduction</title> + <para> + The <application>Default Applications</application> capplet + sets up some of the default programs to use for different + events. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="cfg-default-applications-txt-editor"> + <title>Text Editor Defaults</title> + <para> + Your default text editor is used when a plain text file needs to + be opened for either viewing or editing. + </para> + <para> + By default, + <application>gedit</application> is used as the text editor. + However, as text editors are installed, more options are added + to the <guilabel>Select an Editor</guilabel> pull-down + list. Once you've selected your text editor, click + <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to save your settings. + </para> + <para> + You can also set a custom editor when your desired editor isn't + in the pulldown menu. You select the <guibutton>Custom + Editor</guibutton> radio button and enter the text editor name. + If you wish, you can have the editor open in a terminal window + by selecting the <guibutton>Start in Terminal</guibutton> + button. Clicking <guibutton>Accepts Line Number</guibutton> + lets MATE pass a line number to the editor so that you can + "warp" to a part of a file. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="cfg-default-applications-www"> + <title>Web Browser Defaults</title> + <para> + Your default web browser is refered to when you click on a link + that directs to a web site. + </para> + <para> + By default, <application>Netscape 6/Mozilla</application> is + used to view HTML files. However, as more browsers are + installed, more choices will become available to use. Choose + your browser by selecting the right item in the <guilabel>Select + a Web Browser</guilabel> section. Once you + have made your change, click <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to apply + your changes. + </para> + <para> + You can also specify a custom web browser to use by selecting + the <guibutton>Custom Web Browser</guibutton> radio button. + Enter the command to execute your browser in the + <guilabel>Command</guilabel> entry area. By clicking + <guibutton>Start in Terminal</guibutton>, the application will + start in a termainal. To do remote commands in + <application>Netscape</application> select the + <guibutton>Understands Netscape Remote Control</guibutton> + button. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="cfg-default-applications-hlp-view"> + <title>Help Viewer Defaults</title> + <para> + The help browser is called when a help file is needed to be + displayed. Help files are available normally through either the + <guibutton>Help</guibutton> button located in some windows or + the <guilabel>Help</guilabel> menu. + </para> + <para> + By default, two help browsers are located in the + <guilabel>Select a Viewer</guilabel> section: + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para> + Mate Help Browser ("GHB") + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Caja + </para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + You can change the default viewer by selecting an item in the + drop-down menu and click <guibutton>OK</guibutton>. + </para> + <para> + There is a possibility though that you will want to use a help + browser not included in the list. Click the <guibutton>Custom + Help Viewer</guibutton> radio button and enter the command to + run in the <guilabel>Command</guilabel> field. By clicking + <guibutton>Start in Terminal</guibutton>, the application will + start in a termainal. The <guibutton>Accepts URLs</guibutton> + should normally be turned on, saying that it can dual as a web + browser. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="cfg-default-apps-terminal"> + <title>Terminal Defaults</title> + <para> + Your terminal window will sometimes be brought up to execute + commands. For example, if you select to have an application be + brought up in the console, the terminal defaults will be + called. Numerous defaults for terminals exist; the default + being <application>Mate Terminal</application>. Select a + terminal from the list and click <guibutton>OK</guibutton>. + </para> + <para> + Sometimes, you may want to use a terminal which isn't listed in + the prelisted items. Click <guibutton>Custom + Terminal</guibutton> and enter the command to run your terminal + in the <guilabel>Command</guilabel> section. The <guilabel>Exec + Flag</guilabel> option says how to embed a program in the + terminal. Click <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to apply your preferences. + </para> + </sect2> +</sect1>
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/help/C/config-file-type.xml b/help/C/config-file-type.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c06c05ad --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-file-type.xml @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +<sect1 id="config-file-type"> + <title>File Types & Services</title> +</sect1> diff --git a/help/C/config-hints.xml b/help/C/config-hints.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ee74d860 --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-hints.xml @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +<sect1 id="config-hints"> + <title>Startup Hints</title> + <para> + Startup hints have become a common occurance in a lot of + applications, and <application>Mate</application> is one of + them. Startup hints open when a program is started, it displays + tips for the application to make the user's experience more + fruitful. + </para> + <para> + In <application>Mate</application>, the startup hints can be + configured. This configuration takes place in the + <application>Startup Hint</application> capplet of + <application>Mate Control Center</application>. + </para> + <sect2 id="config-hints-window"> + <title>Configuration</title> + <para> + Sometimes the user desires the hints window to not show up. To + enable or disable, click the <guibutton>Enable login + hints</guibutton> button. + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Display normal hints</term> + <listitem> + <para> + The startup hints will show the regular startup hints. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Display fortunes insetad of hints</term> + <listitem> + <para> + <application>fortunes</application> is a small program + that displays random quotes. The mate startup hints + application can display + <application>fortunes</application> quotes instead of + tips. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Display message of the day instead of hints</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Often times administrators will create a "message of the + day" ("MOTD") to notify users of important events. The + mate startup hints application can display these + instead of tips. + </para> + <para> + Most of the time, <filename>/etc/motd</filename> holds the + motd. If the file is different from + <filename>/etc/motd</filename>, you can edit that in the + <guilabel>Message of the day file to use</guilabel> + field. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + </sect2> +</sect1>
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/help/C/config-html.xml b/help/C/config-html.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..50acdb1e --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-html.xml @@ -0,0 +1,198 @@ +<sect1 id="cfg-html-viewer"> + <title>HTML Viewer</title> + <sect2 id="cfg-html-viewer-introduction"> + <title>Introduction</title> + <para> + The HTML Viewer capplet allows you to configure preferences for + the <application>GtkHTML</application> HTML rendering engine. + <application>GtkHTML</application> is used in + <application>Evolution</application>, the <application>Mate + Control Center</application>, and other Mate applications. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="cfg-html-viewer-fonts"> + <title>HTML Fonts</title> + <para> + <application>GtkHTML</application> can be setup to use different + fonts and font sizes for different types of text. + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>On Screen</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Configures the fonts to use on your computer monitor + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Variable width</term> + <listitem> + <para> + A font that the size of characters changes based + on what letter it is. For example, the + character i has a smaller width than w. Fixed + width fonts are often used when column width + needs to be uniform between lines, such as a + chart. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Fixed width</term> + <listitem> + <para> + A font that the size of characters is uniform + across all characters. For example, the i + character has the same width as w. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>For printing</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Configures the fonts to use when you print something on + your printer from <application>GtkHTML</application>. + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Variable width</term> + <listitem> + <para> + A font that the size of characters changes based + on what letter it is. For example, the + character i has a smaller width than w. Fixed + width fonts are often used when column width + needs to be uniform between lines, such as a + chart. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Fixed width</term> + <listitem> + <para> + A font that the size of characters is uniform + across all characters. For example, the i + character has the same width as w. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + To change the fonts used, click on the font name to open up + <application>gfontsel</application>. In here, you can select + your typeface, your ISO set, font size, and other font properties. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="cfg-kbd-shortcuts"> + <title>Keyboard Shortcuts</title> + <para> + <application>GtkHTML</application> can use different + keybindings. Keybindings allow the user to use keystrokes to do + commands that otherwise the mouse would be required to do. This + can often times speed up the user's commands fast enough to + impress others. + </para> + <para> + <application>GtkHTML</application> includes three different + predefined settings: + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para> + Emacs like + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + XEmacs like + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + MS like + </para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + Each of these comes with keybindings that are similar to those + found in their respective environments. A user coming from + Microsoft <application>Windows</application> may find themselves most + comfortable in the the MS like mode. To select a preset mode, + just select it from the pulldown menu, and click + <guibutton>OK</guibutton>. + </para> + <para> + If none of the presets fits your liking, you can create custom + keybindings. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="cfg-misc"> + <title>Miscellaneous Settings</title> + <para> + There are a couple other changes which you can edit to make + <application>GtkHTML</application> work the way you want it to. + These are located in the <guilabel>Miscellaneous</guilabel> tab. + </para> + <para> + In the <guilabel>Behavior</guilabel> section, you have the + following preferences: + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Show animated images</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Some images can be animated. You can have the image + show up as a static image instead of as an animated + image by unchecking the box. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Automatically detect links</term> + <listitem> + <para> + If <application>GtkHTML</application> detects you are + typing a URL, it will automatically format the URL as a + link. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Enable spell checking</term> + <listitem> + <para> + While typing in <application>GtkHTML</application>, you + may spell a word incorrectly. If you have this box + checked, an incorrectly spelled word will be underlined + to symbolize that it's incorrect. + </para> + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Color</term> + <listitem> + <para> + This sets the color underline to use when you have a + spelling error. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Language</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Sets the language to run spell check against. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + </sect2> +</sect1> + diff --git a/help/C/config-kbd.xml b/help/C/config-kbd.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f96ae5e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-kbd.xml @@ -0,0 +1,173 @@ +<sect1 id="config-keyboard"> + <title>Keyboard</title> + <para> + Everyone uses the keyboard for their daily tasks. Most people + think that there isn't much to configuring a keyboard. Quite the + contrary. There are numerous keyboard options which can be set to + make your experience more comfortable. + </para> + <sect2 id="config-keyboard-keyboard"> + <title>Keyboard Behavior Configuration</title> + <para> + The keyboard's behavior is controlled thorugh the + <guilabel>Keyboard</guilabel> tab. The following options are + available: + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Keyboard repeats when key is held down</term> + <listitem> + <para> + All keyboards have the ability to rapidly repeat a + keystroke on the screen if a key is held down. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Delay before repeat:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + There is normally a delay between when the keyboard key + is pressed and when the repeat is displayed on the + screen. You can choose: + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para> + Short + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Medium + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Long + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Very Long + </para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Repeat speed</term> + <listitem> + <para> + While a keystroke is being repeated, you can control how + fast the repeat is. The available speeds are: + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para> + Slow + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Medium + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Fast + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Very Fast + </para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Cursor blinks in text fields</term> + <listitem> + <para> + The keyboard cursor sometimes blinks to help show you + where it is located. The blinking can be turned off + entirely by deselecting this option. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Blink speed</term> + <listitem> + <para> + You can configure the speed at which the cursor blinks. + Sliding this right will cause the cursor to blink + faster, while sliding it left will cause the cursor to + blink at a slower speed. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="config-kbd-sound"> + <title>Keyboard Sound Options</title> + <para> + The keyboard sometimes emits sounds to get the user's + attention. The sounds can be configured in the + <guilabel>Sound</guilabel> tab. + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Keypress makes sound</term> + <listitem> + <para> + You can set your keyboard up so when you hit a key, it + will make a sound. Click this button to enable it. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Volume</term> + <listitem> + <para> + You can also control the volume that the click happens + at. Move the slider to the right for maximum volume, + and left for minimum volume. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Keyboard bell off</term> + <listitem> + <para> + If you wish to disable the keyboard bell, select this + radio box. This is good for situations where you need + quiet, like a class or a library. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Keyboard bell enabled</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Select this radio box to enable the keyboard bell. This + will make the computer speaker beep when it needs to get + your attention. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Custom keyboard bell</term> + <listitem> + <para> + You can have the system play a customized sound instead + of the default system beep. Select this radio button + and press the <guibutton>Browse</guibutton> button to + select the file you want. Press the + <guibutton>Done</guibutton> button to apply your changes. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + </sect2> +</sect1>
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/help/C/config-keybindings.xml b/help/C/config-keybindings.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c4e48525 --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-keybindings.xml @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +<sect1 id="config-keybindings"> + <title>Keybindings</title> + <para> + Keybindings allow you to use keystroke combinations on the + keyboard to help make your navigation in your desktop environment + faster and easier. Using keybindings, you can sometimes get your + computer usage to be so fast and efficient, that your friends are + impressed while watching you work. + </para> + <para> + The most common and well known keybindings are the Save and Quit + keybindings: Ctrl + S and Ctrl + Q in <application>Microsoft + Windows</application> respectively. + </para> + <para> + <application>Mate</application> allows you to configure what + keybindings are used in numerous places in your desktop. + </para> + <sect2 id="config-keybindings-ui"> + <title>The Keybindings Interface</title> + <para> + The keybindings interface is quite simple. It has one option to + set the keybinding scheme to use in applications. You have two + options: Default and emacs. + </para> + <para> + Default uses Control S and other bindings which are firmilar to + most users from the <application>Microsoft Windows</application> + operating system. + </para> + <para> + emacs is a popular text editor for Linux and Unix based + systems. emacs uses different keybindings than that of + default. For example, save is Control X S. + </para> + </sect2> +</sect1>
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/help/C/config-mouse.xml b/help/C/config-mouse.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..1cba4b16 --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-mouse.xml @@ -0,0 +1,240 @@ +<sect1 id="config-mouse"> + <title>Mouse</title> + + <sect2 id="config-mouse-introduction"> + <title>Introduction</title> + + <para>The mouse capplet in the <application>MATE Control + Center</application> helps to configure properties of the mouse. These + are:</para> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>for the <guilabel>General</guilabel> tab: mouse acceleration, + mouse sensitivity, double-click timout, drag and drop treshold, + pointer location and left handed or right handed mouse usage</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para>for the <guilabel>Accessibility</guilabel> tab: simulated + secondary click and dwell click</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </sect2> + + <sect2 id="config-mouse-general"> + <title>The <guilabel>General</guilabel> Tab</title> + + <para>The <guilabel>General</guilabel> tab offers the commonly used + settings of the mouse.</para> + + <sect3 id="config-mouse-general-orientation"> + <title>Mouse Orientation</title> + + <para>A user controls the mouse differently based on him being right or + left handed.</para> + + <para>If he is right handed, the mouse typically sits on the right hand + side of the desk. The primary button (action button) is on the left of + the mouse, so that he can press it with his index finger, while the + secondary button (menu button) is on the right. </para> + + <para>However, if he is left handed, the mouse sits on the left hand + side of the desk. Consequently, in order to allow him to operate the + primary button with his index finger of his left hand, the primary and + the secondary button of the mouse have to be swapped. </para> + + <para>That is the purpose of the <guilabel>Mouse Orientation</guilabel> + setting: select the <guibutton>Right-handed</guibutton> button if you + are right handed, or the <guibutton>Left-handed</guibutton> button if + you are left handed. When using the setting appropriate to him, the user + has the primary button under his index finger. </para> + </sect3> + + <sect3 id="config-mouse-general-cursors-locate"> + <title>Locate Pointer</title> + + <para>Sometimes, the user loses where the pointer is. If he selects the + <guibutton>Show position of pointer when the Control key is + pressed</guibutton>, he can make the pointer reappear by pressing the + control key.</para> + </sect3> + + <sect3 id="config-mouse-general-speed"> + <title>Pointer Speed</title> + + <para>Every user has different favorites regarding the relation between + the movement of the mouse and the movement of the pointer. In order to + tune it to his taste, he can use the <guilabel>Acceleration</guilabel> + and the <guilabel>Sensitivity</guilabel> settings: </para> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para><guilabel>Acceleration</guilabel>: it sets the linear factor + between mouse movement and pointer movement</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para><guilabel>Sensitivity</guilabel>: it sets the threshold speed + at which the mouse will start accelerating</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <para>For example, by setting the sensitivity to its lowest, the mouse + will move all the time with no acceleration adjustment; in this case, + there is a perfect mouse distance to pixel distance ratio.</para> + </sect3> + + <sect3 id="config-mouse-general-dnd"> + <title>Drag and Drop</title> + + <para>Drag and drop is clicking an object, and dragging it to another + place on the screen, causing an event to occur.</para> + + <para>You need to drag it a certain amount of distance before the system + will recognize it as a drag and drop operation. To configure how far to + drag it, move the <guilabel>Treshold</guilabel> slider left or + right.</para> + </sect3> + + <sect3 id="config-mouse-general-double-click"> + <title>Double-click Delay</title> + + <para>When a user performs two clicks with the primary button, the + system considers them as a double-click or as two single clicks + depending on the delay that has elapsed between the two clicks. </para> + + <para>With the <guilabel>Timeout</guilabel> slider, the user can set the + maximum delay that can elapse between the two clicks for them to be + still considered as a double-click. If the delay between the two clicks + is greater than the maximum delay that has been set, the two clicks are + considered as two single clicks instead of a double click.</para> + + <para>Consequently: the shorter the timeout, the less time can elapse + between the two clicks of a double-click.</para> + + <para>The user can test the timeout that he has set by clicking on the + light bulb, that will light on, if a double-click is detected.</para> + </sect3> + </sect2> + + <sect2> + <title id="config-mouse-a11y">The Accessibility Tab</title> + + <para>The <guilabel>Accessibility</guilabel> tab brings additional + functions to the mouse. It allows the the user to perform a secondary + click by using the primary button; it also allows him to perform all the + different click types without using any hardware button.</para> + + <sect3 id="config-mouse-a11y-simulated-secondary-click"> + <title>Simulated Secondary Click</title> + + <para>There are users that can use only one mouse button. By activating + the <guilabel>Simulated Secondary Click</guilabel>, these users have a + direct way to perform secondary clicks with their unique mouse button. + In fact, the secondary click occurs automatically when the user keeps + the primary button pressed for a determined delay without moving the + mouse.</para> + + <para>The <guilabel>Simulated Secondary Click</guilabel> also offers a + slider named <guilabel>Delay</guilabel> to configure how long the user + has to press the button and keep the mouse motionless, before the + secondary click is automatically performed.</para> + </sect3> + + <sect3 id="config-mouse-a11y-dwell"> + <title>Dwell Click</title> + + <para>There are users that cannot use any hardware button. By activating + the <guilabel>Dwell Click</guilabel>, they can have the mouse perform + the various clicks without pressing any mousebutton. The click types + that can be performed are: single click, double-click, drag click and + secondary click.</para> + + <para>To make the mouse perform the clicks without a mousebutton being + pressed, the user has to put a mark in the box named <guilabel>Initiate + click when stopping pointer movement</guilabel>. How the click is + completed and how the click type is chosen depends on what dwell mode + the user is using. The two available modes are: </para> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>automatic click completion with click type chosen + beforehand</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para>click completion and click type choice by a mouse gesture + after click initiation</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <para>With the <guilabel>Delay</guilabel> slider, the user can configure + how long the pointer has to be motionless for the click to be + initiated.</para> + + <para>For people that have trouble to keep the mouse motionless, there + is the <guilabel>Motion Treshold</guilabel> slider. When the slider is + set towards low, even little mouse movements are considered; however, by + setting a higher treshold, the mouse has to traverse a bigger distance + before it is considered as moving.</para> + + <para>As said above, the user can choose between two modes for the click + type choice and click completion:</para> + + <sect4 id="config-mouse-accessibility-dwell-ctw"> + <title>Dwell Click With Automatic Click Completion And Click Type + Choice Beforehand</title> + + <para>This mode is active when the user selects <guilabel>Choose type + of click beforehand</guilabel>. In fact, after the mouse has been + motionless for the above predefined delay, the system will + automatically perform the click type that is selected in the Click + Type Window. </para> + + <para>After the click has occurred, the single click type will be + automatically restored. In order to choose another click type, the + user has to perform an automatic click on the + <guibutton>button</guibutton> in the Click Type Window that + corresponds to its click type choice.</para> + + <para>To make the Click Type Window appear on the screen, the user has + to put a mark into the checkbox named <guilabel>Show click type + window</guilabel>. Some users might prefer to use the <guilabel>Dwell + Click panel applet</guilabel> instead of the Click Type Window. The + advantage of the panel applet is that it does not cover any open + window on the desktop.</para> + </sect4> + + <sect4 id="config-mouse-accessibility-dwell-gestures"> + <title>Dwell Click With Click Type Choice And Click Completion By A + Mouse Gesture</title> + + <para>This mode is used when the user selects <guilabel>Choose type of + click with mouse gestures</guilabel>. In fact, after the mouse has + been motionless for the above predefined delay, the shape of the + pointer will change for a little while:</para> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>If the user moves the mouse while it is showing the + alternative shape, a click is performed and the pointer returns to + its normal shape. The type of click performed depends on the + direction of the movement of the mouse.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para>If the mouse stays motionless until the pointer returns to + its normal shape, the user can move the mouse without a click + being performed. The next dwell click can be performed when the + mouse stops moving again.</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <para>The user also has the possibility to match click type with + movement direction by using the 4 <guimenu>popups</guimenu> available + under this mode.</para> + </sect4> + </sect3> + </sect2> +</sect1> diff --git a/help/C/config-screensaver.xml b/help/C/config-screensaver.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..44ef4434 --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-screensaver.xml @@ -0,0 +1,255 @@ +<sect1 id="config-screensaver"> + <title>Screensaver</title> + <para> + Screensavers are nearly old as computers. Initially, they were + meant keep images from being 'burned' onto the monitor screen. + This would ruin the monitor. Today, technology has advanced + enough that images no longer get burnt on your monitor. However, + people enjoy using screensavers because they look cool and + entertain visitors. + </para> + <para> + <application>Mate</application> uses either the + <application>xscreensaver</application> or the <application>mate-screensaver</application> + programs to display + screensavers. By default, <application>Mate</application> comes + with dozens of screensavers. These can all be configured in the + <application>Settings Capplet</application> in <application>Mate + Control Center</application>. + </para> + <sect2 id="config-screensaver-config"> + <title>Configuration</title> + <para> + The <application>Screensaver Capplet</application> interface + is broken into two main sections: + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Screensaver Options</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Located on the left side of the screen, the screensaver + half lets you configure properties that affect your + screensaver's behavior. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Screensaver Preview</term> + <listitem> + <para> + The right half of the capplet is both a preview of your + selected screensaver. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + <sect3 id="config-screensaver-config-basics"> + <title>Setting Up a Screensaver</title> + <para> + Chances are, you'll want to setup your screensaver. Below + are the steps to setup your screensaver: + <orderedlist numeration="arabic"> + <listitem> + <para> + You can choose different modes to display your + screensaver: + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Disable Screen Saver</term> + <listitem> + <para> + This will turn off your screensaver entirely. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Black screen only</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Your monitor will display only a black image + instead of an animation. This is good for + helping to conserve power. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>One Screen Saver</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Displays only one screensaver while the + screensaver is active. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Random Screen Saver</term> + <listitem> + <para> + The screensaver program can + display screensavers in a random fashion. + This option displays screensavers randomly. + It also puts checkboxes next to the + screensavers, so you can choose which to + display. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Select the screensaver you wish to use. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Set the time preferences. The available options are: + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Blank After</term> + <listitem> + <para> + How long to wait before your screensavers start. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Cycle After</term> + <listitem> + <para> + If you're using multiple screensavers, set the + time which to change your screensavers. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Lock Screen After</term> + <listitem> + <para> + By enabling screen locking, you can help increase + physical security. This requires that a user must + enter a password before the screensaver stops, + allowing them to use the system again. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + </listitem> + </orderedlist> + </para> + <para> + Below the preview window are two buttons: + <guibutton>Preview</guibutton> and <guibutton>Settings</guibutton>. + </para> + <para> + By clicking the <guibutton>Preview</guibutton> button, you'll + be able to see what the screensaver will look like at full + screen. Hit any key to close the screensaver when you're viewing it. + </para> + <para> + <guibutton>Settings</guibutton> lets you configure each individual screensaver. The + contents of the <guibutton>Settings</guibutton> button is + beyond the scope of this document. + </para> + </sect3> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="config-screensaver-advanced"> + <title>The Advanced Tab</title> + <para> + The <guilabel>Advanced</guilabel> tab holds a whole plethora of + options available to you. + </para> + <para> + The <guilabel>Advanced</guilabel> tab is broken into four + sections: + <variablelist> + <varlistentry> + <term>Image Manipulation</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Your screensaver can take your desktop and temporarily + run image manipulations on your desktop as your screensaver. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Display Power Management</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Your system can help save power by changing your + monitor's status. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Diagnostics</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Sometimes, your system may have problems because of your + screensaver. Use this section to enable information to + be displayed to help you fix your problem. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term>Colormaps</term> + <listitem> + <para> + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + <sect3 id="config-screensaver-advanced-imgmanip"> + <title>The Image Manipulation Section</title> + <para> + Your screensaver has the ability take your desktop and + temporarily run image manipulations on your desktop as your + screensaver. Several options exist for you to setup your + image manipulation. Select the method of image manipulation + you wish to use. + <note> + <para> + If you don't want your screensaver to use any image + manipulations, deselect all the options. + </para> + </note> + </para> + </sect3> + <sect3 id="config-screensaver-advanced-apm"> + <title>The Display Power Management Section</title> + <para> + Power management can help conserve power by setting modes of + your monitor. Select the timings for the modes to be set in + this section. + </para> + </sect3> + <sect3 id="config-screensaver-advanced-diag"> + <title>The Diagnostics Section</title> + <para> + Sometimes, your system may have problems because of your + screensaver. Use this section to enable information to + be displayed to help you fix your problem. + <note> + <para> + These won't give you a straight forward answer to your + problem. However, your system adminstrator may find this + to be useful information in fixing your problem. + </para> + </note> + </para> + </sect3> + <sect3 id="config-screensaver-advanced-color"> + <title>The Colormaps Section</title> + <para> + Colormaps allow some simple color options to be changed. Set + your color options here. + </para> + </sect3> + </sect2> +</sect1> + + diff --git a/help/C/config-themes.xml b/help/C/config-themes.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..99a3573b --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/config-themes.xml @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +<sect1 id="config-theme"> + <title>Gtk+ Theme Selector</title> + <para> + The <application>Mate</application> environment is run by + <application>Gtk+</application>. <application>Gtk+</application> + allows most elements in your desktop to be themed to the look you + want. The <application>Gtk+ Theme Selector</application> lets you + select the theme to use. + </para> + <sect2 id="config-theme-setting"> + <title>Setting Your Theme</title> + <para> + The top of the <application>Gtk+ Theme Selector</application> + has a list of installed themes. Simply click on a theme and + your changes will be made. + </para> + <para> + You can interactively demo all the widgets available in your + selected theme in the lower half of the window. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="config-theme-add"> + <title>Adding a Theme</title> + <para> + To add a theme to use: + <orderedlist numeration="arabic"> + <listitem> + <para> + Click the <guibutton>Install new theme</guibutton> button. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Navigate to the directory your theme is installed in. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Open the gtkrc file which contains the specifications of + your theme. + </para> + </listitem> + </orderedlist> + </para> + </sect2> +</sect1>
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/help/C/mate-control-center.xml b/help/C/mate-control-center.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..64bddc4e --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/mate-control-center.xml @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +<!DOCTYPE article PUBLIC "-//OASIS//DTD DocBook XML V4.1.2//EN" +"http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ + +<!ENTITY VERSION "1.5.7"> +]> + +<article id="index" lang="en"> + + <articleinfo> + <abstract role="description"> + <para> + The MATE Control Center provides a central place for the user to setup their MATE experience. It can let you configure anything from the behavior of your window borders to the default font type. + </para> + </abstract> + <title>Control Center</title> + <authorgroup> + <author> + <firstname>Kevin</firstname><surname>Breit</surname> + </author> + </authorgroup> + <copyright> + <year>2001, 2002</year> + <holder>Ximian, Inc.</holder> + </copyright> + + <publisher role="maintainer"> + <publishername>MATE Documentation Project</publishername> + </publisher> + + <revhistory> + <revision> + <revnumber>2.14</revnumber> + <date>2006-03</date> + </revision> + </revhistory> + + <legalnotice id="legalnotice"> + <para> + Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document + under the terms of the + <ulink type="help" url="mate-help:fdl"> + <citetitle> + GNU Free Documentation License + </citetitle> + </ulink>, Version 1.1 or any later version + published by the Free Software Foundation with no Invariant Sections, + no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts. A copy of the license + can be found <ulink type="help" url="mate-help:fdl">here</ulink>. + </para> + <para> + Many of the names used by companies to distinguish their products and + services are claimed as trademarks. Where those names appear in any + MATE documentation, and those trademarks are made aware to the members + of the MATE Documentation Project, the names have been printed in caps + or initial caps. + </para> + </legalnotice> + + <releaseinfo> + This manual describes version &VERSION; of the MATE Control Center. + </releaseinfo> + </articleinfo> + + <sect1 id="intro"> + <title>Introduction</title> + <para> + The <application>MATE Control Center</application> provides a single window from which to launch all preference tools. + </para> + <para> + To launch the <application>MATE Control Center</application>, + type <command>mate-control-center</command> in a terminal window. + </para> + <para>For help on using preference tools, see the <ulink type="help" url="ghelp:user-guide?prefs">User Guide</ulink>.</para> + </sect1> + + <sect1 id="matecc-interface"> + <title>Usage</title> + <para> + The <application>MATE Control Center</application> shows icons for all preference tools installed on your system in a window. Select a preference tool to see its description in the status bar.</para> + <para> + To open a preference tool, double-click on its icon. + </para> + </sect1> +</article> |