From 0b0e6bc987da4fd88a7854ebb12bde705e92c428 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Perberos Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 21:51:44 -0300 Subject: moving from https://github.com/perberos/mate-desktop-environment --- help/C/config-accessibility-keyboard.xml | 7 + help/C/config-background.xml | 131 ++++++++++++++++ help/C/config-behavior.xml | 54 +++++++ help/C/config-cds.xml | 64 ++++++++ help/C/config-default-apps.xml | 119 +++++++++++++++ help/C/config-file-type.xml | 3 + help/C/config-hints.xml | 64 ++++++++ help/C/config-html.xml | 198 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ help/C/config-kbd.xml | 173 +++++++++++++++++++++ help/C/config-keybindings.xml | 37 +++++ help/C/config-mouse.xml | 240 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ help/C/config-screensaver.xml | 255 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ help/C/config-themes.xml | 46 ++++++ help/C/mate-control-center.xml | 84 ++++++++++ 14 files changed, 1475 insertions(+) create mode 100644 help/C/config-accessibility-keyboard.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-background.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-behavior.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-cds.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-default-apps.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-file-type.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-hints.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-html.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-kbd.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-keybindings.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-mouse.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-screensaver.xml create mode 100644 help/C/config-themes.xml create mode 100644 help/C/mate-control-center.xml (limited to 'help/C') 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 @@ + + + Adjusts extended keyboard capabilities to facilate use by those with additional needs. + + Keyboard Accessibility (AccessX) + + 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 @@ + + Background + + The background is the picture, pattern, or color shown on your + desktop. A lot of people use this as decoration on their + computer. The Background Properties + program configures your background settings. + + + Accessing the Background Properties can + be done two ways: + + + + Right clicking on the background and left-clicking on + Change Desktop Background. + + + + + Opening the Mate Control Center + and double-clicking Background. + + + + + + The Background Properties Interface + + 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: + + + Wallpaper + + + Displays your wallpaper in its native form. You should + choose this if your wallpaper is of the exact dimensions + of your screen resolution. + + + + + Centered + + + Places your image directly in the center of your screen. + + + + + Scaled + + + 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. + + + + + Stretched + + + Streches your image to fill your screen, regardless of + aspect ratio. This could distort your images. + + + + + No Picture + + + Doesn't use a graphic as the background, but uses colors + which are covered below. + + + + + + + Below the said buttons are options to configure the colors. + These only matter if you selected No + Picture or your image doesn't fill the whole + screen. + + + 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 Color. If you pick + a gradient, you will have two options. Select the colors you + wish to do and your options will be made automatically. + + + + Setting Up a Background + + To configure a backgrond, choose one of the following steps: + + + + Drag and drop an image into the Picture + Box or click the button and select the image + through the Mate File Selector. + + + + + 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. + + + + + If your image doesn't cover the entire monitor, select + your color settings. Otherwise, you can skip this step. + + + + + Click Close when through with your configuration. + + + + + + \ 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 @@ + + Toolbars and Menus + + Mate 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 + Behavior window is responsible for a lot of + the finer settings. + + + If you open up the Behavior window, you'll + find a few options at your disposal to make your + Mate experience better. + + + Toolbar Options + + The top half of the window shows you toolbar options. + + + In the Toolbars have section, you'll see + three options available: Icons and Text, Only Icons, Only Text. + + + The Icons and Text makes the toolbars display both icons and + text. While this takes up the most space, it is the most + informative. + + + The Only Icons options makes the toolbars show only icons. This + isn't the most descriptive, but helps save space. + + + The Only Text options is the most simple options. However, it + is easily the most descriptive option. + + + Below that option is a button called Toolbars can be + detached and moved around. 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 Sample + Toolbar 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. + + + + Menu Options + + Menus can also be configured. You can have menu items have + icons. This is nice to help identify what things do. + + + \ 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 @@ + + Audio CDs + + Mate can play your CDs on your computer. You can setup you + CD preferences in the CD Properties capplet + in the Advanced section of the + Mate Control Center. + + + Once open, you'll see the window is broken into two sections: Data + CDs and Audio CDs. + + + Data CDs + + 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. + + + The first option is Automatically mount CD when + inserted. By enabling this option, you can have + your CD auto-detected when you insert it. + + + What is mounting + + 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. + + + + The second option, Automatically start auto-run + program on newly mounted CD allows the system to run + the program on the CD automatically when the disk is first mounted. + + + The last option, Open file manager window for newly + mounted CD tells the system to open your file + manager (Caja 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 + Caja which will let you view the + thumbnails. + + + + Audio CDs + + The Audio CDs 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. + + + + Audio CDs don't need to be mounted to play the CD. + + + + \ 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 @@ + + Default Applications + + Introduction + + The Default Applications capplet + sets up some of the default programs to use for different + events. + + + + Text Editor Defaults + + Your default text editor is used when a plain text file needs to + be opened for either viewing or editing. + + + By default, + gedit is used as the text editor. + However, as text editors are installed, more options are added + to the Select an Editor pull-down + list. Once you've selected your text editor, click + OK to save your settings. + + + You can also set a custom editor when your desired editor isn't + in the pulldown menu. You select the Custom + Editor radio button and enter the text editor name. + If you wish, you can have the editor open in a terminal window + by selecting the Start in Terminal + button. Clicking Accepts Line Number + lets MATE pass a line number to the editor so that you can + "warp" to a part of a file. + + + + Web Browser Defaults + + Your default web browser is refered to when you click on a link + that directs to a web site. + + + By default, Netscape 6/Mozilla 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 Select + a Web Browser section. Once you + have made your change, click OK to apply + your changes. + + + You can also specify a custom web browser to use by selecting + the Custom Web Browser radio button. + Enter the command to execute your browser in the + Command entry area. By clicking + Start in Terminal, the application will + start in a termainal. To do remote commands in + Netscape select the + Understands Netscape Remote Control + button. + + + + Help Viewer Defaults + + The help browser is called when a help file is needed to be + displayed. Help files are available normally through either the + Help button located in some windows or + the Help menu. + + + By default, two help browsers are located in the + Select a Viewer section: + + + + Mate Help Browser ("GHB") + + + + + Caja + + + + You can change the default viewer by selecting an item in the + drop-down menu and click OK. + + + There is a possibility though that you will want to use a help + browser not included in the list. Click the Custom + Help Viewer radio button and enter the command to + run in the Command field. By clicking + Start in Terminal, the application will + start in a termainal. The Accepts URLs + should normally be turned on, saying that it can dual as a web + browser. + + + + Terminal Defaults + + 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 Mate Terminal. Select a + terminal from the list and click OK. + + + Sometimes, you may want to use a terminal which isn't listed in + the prelisted items. Click Custom + Terminal and enter the command to run your terminal + in the Command section. The Exec + Flag option says how to embed a program in the + terminal. Click OK to apply your preferences. + + + \ 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 @@ + + File Types & Services + 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 @@ + + Startup Hints + + Startup hints have become a common occurance in a lot of + applications, and Mate 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. + + + In Mate, the startup hints can be + configured. This configuration takes place in the + Startup Hint capplet of + Mate Control Center. + + + Configuration + + Sometimes the user desires the hints window to not show up. To + enable or disable, click the Enable login + hints button. + + + Display normal hints + + + The startup hints will show the regular startup hints. + + + + + Display fortunes insetad of hints + + + fortunes is a small program + that displays random quotes. The mate startup hints + application can display + fortunes quotes instead of + tips. + + + + + Display message of the day instead of hints + + + 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. + + + Most of the time, /etc/motd holds the + motd. If the file is different from + /etc/motd, you can edit that in the + Message of the day file to use + field. + + + + + + + \ 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 @@ + + HTML Viewer + + Introduction + + The HTML Viewer capplet allows you to configure preferences for + the GtkHTML HTML rendering engine. + GtkHTML is used in + Evolution, the Mate + Control Center, and other Mate applications. + + + + HTML Fonts + + GtkHTML can be setup to use different + fonts and font sizes for different types of text. + + + On Screen + + + Configures the fonts to use on your computer monitor + + + Variable width + + + 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. + + + + + Fixed width + + + A font that the size of characters is uniform + across all characters. For example, the i + character has the same width as w. + + + + + + + + + For printing + + + Configures the fonts to use when you print something on + your printer from GtkHTML. + + + Variable width + + + 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. + + + + + Fixed width + + + A font that the size of characters is uniform + across all characters. For example, the i + character has the same width as w. + + + + + + + + + To change the fonts used, click on the font name to open up + gfontsel. In here, you can select + your typeface, your ISO set, font size, and other font properties. + + + + Keyboard Shortcuts + + GtkHTML 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. + + + GtkHTML includes three different + predefined settings: + + + + Emacs like + + + + + XEmacs like + + + + + MS like + + + + Each of these comes with keybindings that are similar to those + found in their respective environments. A user coming from + Microsoft Windows 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 + OK. + + + If none of the presets fits your liking, you can create custom + keybindings. + + + + Miscellaneous Settings + + There are a couple other changes which you can edit to make + GtkHTML work the way you want it to. + These are located in the Miscellaneous tab. + + + In the Behavior section, you have the + following preferences: + + + Show animated images + + + 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. + + + + + Automatically detect links + + + If GtkHTML detects you are + typing a URL, it will automatically format the URL as a + link. + + + + + Enable spell checking + + + While typing in GtkHTML, 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. + + + + Color + + + This sets the color underline to use when you have a + spelling error. + + + + + Language + + + Sets the language to run spell check against. + + + + + + + + + + + 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 @@ + + Keyboard + + 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. + + + Keyboard Behavior Configuration + + The keyboard's behavior is controlled thorugh the + Keyboard tab. The following options are + available: + + + Keyboard repeats when key is held down + + + All keyboards have the ability to rapidly repeat a + keystroke on the screen if a key is held down. + + + + + Delay before repeat: + + + There is normally a delay between when the keyboard key + is pressed and when the repeat is displayed on the + screen. You can choose: + + + + Short + + + + + Medium + + + + + Long + + + + + Very Long + + + + + + + + Repeat speed + + + While a keystroke is being repeated, you can control how + fast the repeat is. The available speeds are: + + + + Slow + + + + + Medium + + + + + Fast + + + + + Very Fast + + + + + + + + Cursor blinks in text fields + + + The keyboard cursor sometimes blinks to help show you + where it is located. The blinking can be turned off + entirely by deselecting this option. + + + + + Blink speed + + + 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. + + + + + + + + Keyboard Sound Options + + The keyboard sometimes emits sounds to get the user's + attention. The sounds can be configured in the + Sound tab. + + + Keypress makes sound + + + You can set your keyboard up so when you hit a key, it + will make a sound. Click this button to enable it. + + + + + Volume + + + 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. + + + + + Keyboard bell off + + + 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. + + + + + Keyboard bell enabled + + + Select this radio box to enable the keyboard bell. This + will make the computer speaker beep when it needs to get + your attention. + + + + + Custom keyboard bell + + + You can have the system play a customized sound instead + of the default system beep. Select this radio button + and press the Browse button to + select the file you want. Press the + Done button to apply your changes. + + + + + + + \ 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 @@ + + Keybindings + + 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. + + + The most common and well known keybindings are the Save and Quit + keybindings: Ctrl + S and Ctrl + Q in Microsoft + Windows respectively. + + + Mate allows you to configure what + keybindings are used in numerous places in your desktop. + + + The Keybindings Interface + + 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. + + + Default uses Control S and other bindings which are firmilar to + most users from the Microsoft Windows + operating system. + + + 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. + + + \ 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 @@ + + Mouse + + + Introduction + + The mouse capplet in the MATE Control + Center helps to configure properties of the mouse. These + are: + + + + for the General tab: mouse acceleration, + mouse sensitivity, double-click timout, drag and drop treshold, + pointer location and left handed or right handed mouse usage + + + + for the Accessibility tab: simulated + secondary click and dwell click + + + + + + The <guilabel>General</guilabel> Tab + + The General tab offers the commonly used + settings of the mouse. + + + Mouse Orientation + + A user controls the mouse differently based on him being right or + left handed. + + 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. + + 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. + + That is the purpose of the Mouse Orientation + setting: select the Right-handed button if you + are right handed, or the Left-handed button if + you are left handed. When using the setting appropriate to him, the user + has the primary button under his index finger. + + + + Locate Pointer + + Sometimes, the user loses where the pointer is. If he selects the + Show position of pointer when the Control key is + pressed, he can make the pointer reappear by pressing the + control key. + + + + Pointer Speed + + 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 Acceleration + and the Sensitivity settings: + + + + Acceleration: it sets the linear factor + between mouse movement and pointer movement + + + + Sensitivity: it sets the threshold speed + at which the mouse will start accelerating + + + + 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. + + + + Drag and Drop + + Drag and drop is clicking an object, and dragging it to another + place on the screen, causing an event to occur. + + 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 Treshold slider left or + right. + + + + Double-click Delay + + 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. + + With the Timeout 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. + + Consequently: the shorter the timeout, the less time can elapse + between the two clicks of a double-click. + + 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. + + + + + The Accessibility Tab + + The Accessibility 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. + + + Simulated Secondary Click + + There are users that can use only one mouse button. By activating + the Simulated Secondary Click, 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. + + The Simulated Secondary Click also offers a + slider named Delay to configure how long the user + has to press the button and keep the mouse motionless, before the + secondary click is automatically performed. + + + + Dwell Click + + There are users that cannot use any hardware button. By activating + the Dwell Click, 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. + + To make the mouse perform the clicks without a mousebutton being + pressed, the user has to put a mark in the box named Initiate + click when stopping pointer movement. 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: + + + + automatic click completion with click type chosen + beforehand + + + + click completion and click type choice by a mouse gesture + after click initiation + + + + With the Delay slider, the user can configure + how long the pointer has to be motionless for the click to be + initiated. + + For people that have trouble to keep the mouse motionless, there + is the Motion Treshold 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. + + As said above, the user can choose between two modes for the click + type choice and click completion: + + + Dwell Click With Automatic Click Completion And Click Type + Choice Beforehand + + This mode is active when the user selects Choose type + of click beforehand. 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. + + 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 + button in the Click Type Window that + corresponds to its click type choice. + + To make the Click Type Window appear on the screen, the user has + to put a mark into the checkbox named Show click type + window. Some users might prefer to use the Dwell + Click panel applet instead of the Click Type Window. The + advantage of the panel applet is that it does not cover any open + window on the desktop. + + + + Dwell Click With Click Type Choice And Click Completion By A + Mouse Gesture + + This mode is used when the user selects Choose type of + click with mouse gestures. In fact, after the mouse has + been motionless for the above predefined delay, the shape of the + pointer will change for a little while: + + + + 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. + + + + 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. + + + + The user also has the possibility to match click type with + movement direction by using the 4 popups available + under this mode. + + + + 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 @@ + + Screensaver + + 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. + + + Mate uses either the + xscreensaver or the mate-screensaver + programs to display + screensavers. By default, Mate comes + with dozens of screensavers. These can all be configured in the + Settings Capplet in Mate + Control Center. + + + Configuration + + The Screensaver Capplet interface + is broken into two main sections: + + + Screensaver Options + + + Located on the left side of the screen, the screensaver + half lets you configure properties that affect your + screensaver's behavior. + + + + + Screensaver Preview + + + The right half of the capplet is both a preview of your + selected screensaver. + + + + + + + Setting Up a Screensaver + + Chances are, you'll want to setup your screensaver. Below + are the steps to setup your screensaver: + + + + You can choose different modes to display your + screensaver: + + + Disable Screen Saver + + + This will turn off your screensaver entirely. + + + + + Black screen only + + + Your monitor will display only a black image + instead of an animation. This is good for + helping to conserve power. + + + + + One Screen Saver + + + Displays only one screensaver while the + screensaver is active. + + + + + Random Screen Saver + + + 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. + + + + + + + + + Select the screensaver you wish to use. + + + + + Set the time preferences. The available options are: + + + Blank After + + + How long to wait before your screensavers start. + + + + + Cycle After + + + If you're using multiple screensavers, set the + time which to change your screensavers. + + + + + Lock Screen After + + + 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. + + + + + + + + + + Below the preview window are two buttons: + Preview and Settings. + + + By clicking the Preview 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. + + + Settings lets you configure each individual screensaver. The + contents of the Settings button is + beyond the scope of this document. + + + + + The Advanced Tab + + The Advanced tab holds a whole plethora of + options available to you. + + + The Advanced tab is broken into four + sections: + + + Image Manipulation + + + Your screensaver can take your desktop and temporarily + run image manipulations on your desktop as your screensaver. + + + + + Display Power Management + + + Your system can help save power by changing your + monitor's status. + + + + + Diagnostics + + + 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. + + + + + Colormaps + + + + + + + + + The Image Manipulation Section + + 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. + + + If you don't want your screensaver to use any image + manipulations, deselect all the options. + + + + + + The Display Power Management Section + + Power management can help conserve power by setting modes of + your monitor. Select the timings for the modes to be set in + this section. + + + + The Diagnostics Section + + 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. + + + 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. + + + + + + The Colormaps Section + + Colormaps allow some simple color options to be changed. Set + your color options here. + + + + + + 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 @@ + + Gtk+ Theme Selector + + The Mate environment is run by + Gtk+. Gtk+ + allows most elements in your desktop to be themed to the look you + want. The Gtk+ Theme Selector lets you + select the theme to use. + + + Setting Your Theme + + The top of the Gtk+ Theme Selector + has a list of installed themes. Simply click on a theme and + your changes will be made. + + + You can interactively demo all the widgets available in your + selected theme in the lower half of the window. + + + + Adding a Theme + + To add a theme to use: + + + + Click the Install new theme button. + + + + + Navigate to the directory your theme is installed in. + + + + + Open the gtkrc file which contains the specifications of + your theme. + + + + + + \ 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 @@ + +]> + +
+ + + + + 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. + + + Control Center + + + KevinBreit + + + + 2001, 2002 + Ximian, Inc. + + + + MATE Documentation Project + + + + + 2.14 + 2006-03 + + + + + + Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document + under the terms of the + + + GNU Free Documentation License + + , 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 here. + + + 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. + + + + + This manual describes version &VERSION; of the MATE Control Center. + + + + + Introduction + + The MATE Control Center provides a single window from which to launch all preference tools. + + + To launch the MATE Control Center, + type mate-control-center in a terminal window. + + For help on using preference tools, see the User Guide. + + + + Usage + + The MATE Control Center 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. + + To open a preference tool, double-click on its icon. + + +
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