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===Working with the application===
===Working with the application===
====Starting and shutting down your computer====
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File:Login.jpg|Ubuntu Login screen
File:Login.jpg|Ubuntu Login screen
#'''Home screen:''' The second image shows you the Ubuntu home screen. The applications menu at the top left has a list of all the programs (apps) on your computer. The '''Places''' menu, next to it, lets you access the 'places' on your computer including the hard disk, CD/DVD or pen drives. Digital cameras and MP3 players are also listed here when plugged-in. The '''Applications''' menu has sub menus for Education, Office, Internet, Games etc. Each sub-menu has many applications. You can try to learn them yourselves by clicking and selecting options.
#'''Home screen:''' The second image shows you the Ubuntu home screen. The applications menu at the top left has a list of all the programs (apps) on your computer. The '''Places''' menu, next to it, lets you access the 'places' on your computer including the hard disk, CD/DVD or pen drives. Digital cameras and MP3 players are also listed here when plugged-in. The '''Applications''' menu has sub menus for Education, Office, Internet, Games etc. Each sub-menu has many applications. You can try to learn them yourselves by clicking and selecting options.
#'''Shutting down the computer:''' What will you do after you have finished your work? You have to turn off the computer. You must turn it off by clicking on the last button on the right hand top corner and select shut down. Never turn off the power button without shutting the computer properly.
#'''Shutting down the computer:''' What will you do after you have finished your work? You have to turn off the computer. You must turn it off by clicking on the last button on the right hand top corner and select shut down. Never turn off the power button without shutting the computer properly.
====Get Applications, Places menu (Mate Tweak)====
====Changing Ubuntu interface (Mate Tweak)====
Another dialog box will open in that click on "Panel" option and choose the format from the Panel drop down which will appear once clicked on "Panel" <br>
* After login into your Ubuntu and if it is not showing Applications and places menu option, Just open "Settings->System setting". Another dialog box will open in that click on "MATE Tweak" option
* After login into your Ubuntu and if it is not showing Applications and places menu option, Just open "Settings->System setting". Another dialog box will open in that click on "MATE Tweak" option
* After login into your Ubuntu and if it is not showing Applications and places menu option, Just open "Settings->System setting". Another dialog box will open in that click on "MATE Tweak" option
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File:System settings.png|Opening the system settings
File:System settings.png|Opening the system settings
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<br>Once you have chosen the option from drop down it will ask you to click on "OK" or "Cancel", Click on "OK" to apply the format
<br>Once you have chosen the option from drop down it will ask you to click on "OK" or "Cancel", Click on "OK" to apply the format
====Home page overview====
# In home page we can see the below mentioned options,
* '''Application menu:-''' You can see the list of software's from this option.
* '''Places:-''' You can see the folder locations from this option.
* '''System settings:-''' You can see the setting options from this.
* '''Shortcuts:-''' You can see the shortcuts created for shortcuts to the top panel.
* '''Top panel:-''' It's a panel which includes Application menu, Places, System settings, Shortcuts, Top panel, Ibus language preferences option, Time & Settings.
* '''Ibus language preferences option:-''' It's used to change the typing language.
* '''Time & Settings:-''' Time will reflect the present date and time. Setting will open the settings options.
* '''Short cut for Desktop:-''' Used to go to the desktop directly.
* '''Minimized tabs:-''' It will show the list of minimized tabs in your system.
* '''Down panel:-''' It includes Minimized tabs, Short cut for Desktop, Workspace and Trash
* '''Trash:-''' Trash will work just like recycle bean(The deleted files will be moved to trash).
* '''Workspace:-''' It is just like a room where if we change workspace the entire tabs will be kept in previous room and a new room will open with blank home page.
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File:Home screen.png|Home screen
File:Workspace.jpg|Once changed the workspace
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====Creating and managing folders and files====
====Creating and managing folders and files====
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*#You can move folders, and files across folders.
*#You can move folders, and files across folders.
*#You can create a file by opening a application, and creating a new file to prepare your content. You can create text documents with LibreOffice Writer, Images with Tux Paint etc.
*#You can create a file by opening a application, and creating a new file to prepare your content. You can create text documents with LibreOffice Writer, Images with Tux Paint etc.
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File:Create folder.png|Creating new folder
File:Create folder.png|Creating new folder
File:Created.png|Once the new folder created
File:Created.png|Once the new folder created
* To delete a file or folder right click on the particular file or folder and click on the "Move to Trash" option.
* To delete a file or folder right click on the particular file or folder and click on the "Move to Trash" option.
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File:Deleting the folder.png|Deleting the folder
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*From '''HOME''' folder you can search any files and folders which you have saved in your computer, click on search option on the toolbar and type the keywords of the file or folder, it will show the all files contains our searching keywords in your computer. If you have an idea about the location of the file you are searching, you can launch the search from within that folder itself, instead of the Home folder, this will show you a lesser number of files
*From '''HOME''' folder you can search any files and folders which you have saved in your computer, click on search option on the toolbar and type the keywords of the file or folder, it will show the all files contains our searching keywords in your computer. If you have an idea about the location of the file you are searching, you can launch the search from within that folder itself, instead of the Home folder, this will show you a lesser number of files
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====Opening files by "open with" option====
* To access the recent files click on the "Places" option from the top panel and we can see the recently viewed documents fro "Recent Documents" option.
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File:Recent files.png|Recently opened files
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* To create a shortcut of software to the "Top panel" or to the "Desktop" follow the below steps,
** Open the software by clicking on the "Application menu"
** Right click on the particular software
** If shortcut need to be created on "Top panel" click on "Add this launcher to panel", If needs to be created on "Desktop" click on "Add this launcher to Desktop".
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File:Creating shortcut to top panel and desktop.png|thumb|Creating shortcut to top panel and desktop
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'''Opening files by "open with" option'''
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File:Opening files with application.png|Opening files with application
File:Opening files with application.png|Opening files with application
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====Connecting to the WiFi or Wired Network====
* To connect to the WiFi or Wired Network click on the "WiFi" symbol from the top panel and make sure "Enable Network" and "Enable WiFi" are check marked.
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File:Clicking on wifi option.png|Clicking on WiFi symbol from the top panel and Ensuring "Enable Network" and "Enable WiFi" are check marked
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* If you are connecting through Wired network connect the LAN cable to the computer and you will get a option as "Wired connection 1" below the "Ethernet Network" option. once you click on "Wired connection 1" your system will be connected to the wired network.
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File:Connecting to wired network.png|Connection to the Wired Network
File:1connection.png|Once connected to the Wired Network
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* If you are connecting through WiFi click on your WiFi name shown in the list you may asked to enter your WiFi password if the WiFi is protected, Once you enter the password click on "Connect" your system will be connected to the "WiFi" Network selected by you.
{{Note}}Ensure that your computer must have a WiFi drive if you wish to connect through WiFi.
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File:Selecting and clicking on wifi network name.png|Selecting and clicking on WiFi network name
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File:Asking to enter the password.png|Asking to enter the password
File:Once connected to the netwrok.png|Once connected to the WiFi network
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====Changing user interface language in Ubuntu ====
====Changing user interface language in Ubuntu ====
If you have doubts or difficulties in using the Ubuntu operating system or any of the applications, you can search for solutions on the Internet using a search engine or refer to '[http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions Frequently asked questions]'.
If you have doubts or difficulties in using the Ubuntu operating system or any of the applications, you can search for solutions on the Internet using a search engine or refer to '[http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions Frequently asked questions]'.
===Adding your languages to type in Ubuntu===
====Adding your languages to type in Ubuntu====
In Ubuntu by default you can type English in any application and by default it will use only Unicode fonts unless you manually changing it to non-Unicode.
In Ubuntu by default you can type English in any application and by default it will use only Unicode fonts unless you manually changing it to non-Unicode.
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File:After adding language.png|after adding language
File:After adding language.png|after adding language
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<br>Now its time to type your added language in most of the applications. Click on the language panel "En" (right top corner of the screen) and select language in which you want to type. When you select language, icon will change to that language. The very important is you can add multiple languages in this list.
Now its time to type your added language in most of the applications. Click on the language panel "En" (right top corner of the screen) and select language in which you want to type. When you select language, icon will change to that language. The very important is you can add multiple languages in this list.
===Advanced features===
====Advanced features====
Ubuntu contains a wide range of software that includes LibreOffice, Firefox, Thunderbird and several games and Educational tools. Many additional software packages are accessible from the built in Ubuntu Software Center known as "App Grid". More complex commands can be given to the computer using the 'Terminal' interface, this is really for those who have technical expertise.
Ubuntu contains a wide range of software that includes LibreOffice, Firefox, Thunderbird and several games and Educational tools. Many additional software packages are accessible from the built in Ubuntu Software Center known as "App Grid". More complex commands can be given to the computer using the 'Terminal' interface, this is really for those who have technical expertise.
'''{{Note}}To Know the installation process of Ubuntu please go through the below link'''
[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers%27_toolkit_for_creating_and_re-purposing_OER_using_FOSS/Installing_Ubuntu_-_creating_the_FOSS_platform#Installation_Process Click here to Know the Installation process.]
===References===
===References===
#[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases Ubuntu releases]
#[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases Ubuntu releases]
