Ubuntu Desktop Guide

Getting started with GNOME

New to GNOME? Learn how to get around.

Visual overview of GNOME

A visual overview of your desktop, the top bar, and the Activities overview.

Log out, power off or switch users

Learn how to leave your user account, by logging out, switching users, and so on.

Start applications
Launch apps from the Activities overview.

Your desktop Networking, web & email

Calendar, notifications, keyboard shortcuts, Wireless, wired, connection problems, web
windows and workspaces… browsing, email accounts…

Sound, video & pictures Files, folders & search

Digital cameras, iPods, editing photos, playing Searching, delete files, backups, removable
videos… drives…

Install & remove software User & system settings

Install applications, remove applications, add Keyboard, mouse & touchpad, display, languages,
repositories… user accounts…

Hardware & drivers Universal access

Hardware problems, printers, power settings, Seeing, hearing, mobility, braille, screen
color management, Bluetooth, disks… magnifier…

Tips & tricks Get more help

Special characters, middle click shortcuts… Tips on using this guide, help improve this
guide…

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