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1. Documents folder Right click the second icon it looks like a file folder Then click Documents Double click Getting Started with Ubuntu 12 04 Second Edition You do not need to be on the internet to use this manual Helpful Hints to Get Started If you want to return to a previous screen after you have opened Ubuntu Desktop Guide and clicked one of the orange titles click the orange Arrow to return to the previous page When you click on the 4 one it will open Libre Office Writer your word processor will open and be ready for you to write a letter your homework or whatever Libre Office Suite of applications is compatible with Microsoft Office If you want to save your work as a Microsoft Word document click File then click Save As then click All Formats then click the version of Microsoft Word you want to use to save your work then click Save Libra Office has many of the same applications as Microsoft Office You can save Libre Office data as a Microsoft file if you click Save As when you save the document or you can just save it as any of the other options See the directions above You may need to make some adjustments after you save it so be sure to proof read it Application Type Libre Office Microsoft Office Word processing application Writer Text Document Microsoft Word Spreadsheet application Calc Spreadsheet Microsoft Spreadsheet Presentation appli2. Chesapeake PC Users Group Computer Refurbishing Special Interest Group 1783 Forest Drive 285 Annapolis MD 21401 410 923 1550 refurbishing chesapeakepcusersgroup org The ChPCUG CRSIG is pleased to offer anyone who cannot afford to buy a new computer the opportunity to acquire a refurbished personal computer by making a donation of 80 00 in cash at the time the computer is pickup Alternatively a check made out to the Chesapeake PC Users Group Inc may be enclosed with the application The cash donation is due when the computer is picked up We are unable to offer refunds COMPUTERS ARE FOR YOUR USE ONLY NOT FOR RESALE Only the computer system as listed below is guaranteed for 90 days This column for 80 donation This column added when available Standard computer for no additional donation Computer system Speakers 3 2 inch floppy A drive Monitor Hard drive the C drive Keyboard CD ROM the next drive Mouse Network capability 2 Power cables Sound card Libra Office Suite compatible with Microsoft Office If problems with the computer system hardware take place within 90 days after delivery ChPCUG CRSIG will at its discretion repair or replace the faulty equipment THE 90 DAY GUARANTEE DOES NOT COVER BREAKAGE DUE TO MISUSE OF THE COMPUTER OR ITS COMPONENTS CLEAN UP OF MALWARE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RECIPIENT OF THE COMPUTER When available upgraded components
3. cation Impress Presentation Microsoft PowerPoint Drawing application Draw Cannot be saved as a Microsoft application Formula application Formula Cannot be saved as a Microsoft application Data Base Base must be installed from Cannot be saved as a Microsoft All Software can only be application Microsoft has its saved as ODF own version called Access ODF Open Document Format To exit applications go to the left side of the black bar at the top of the screen and click the red X or you can click File and Exit at the bottom of the dropdown menu This will close the application be sure to save it before you exit There are many other applications available in the Ubuntu Software Center the 7 Icon from the top Most of them are free of charge If you are asked to press the Super Key it is the one that has the windows symbol no name It is located at the bottom left of your keyboard To exit from Ubuntu place your cursor on the icon that looks like a gear on the far right side of the black bar To see if the printer you own or plan to buy is supported by Ubuntu a type of the Linux operating system go to this website http www openprinting org printers This website will tell you if your printer will work with Linux You will need to know the manufacturer HP Epson Lexmark etc and the model number of the computer 2 13 13 Chesapeake PC Users Group Computer Refurbishing Special Int
4. erest Group 1783 Forest Drive 285 Annapolis MD 21401 410 923 1550 refurbishing chesapeakepcusersgroup org Just mail this page Keep the first 4 pages because they will give you instructions for using the Ubuntu operating system If interested in a computer with the Ubuntu operating system provide all of the required information below and send this application to the address above Be sure your signature is legible Yes ____ No I would like to make an appointment to begin learning to use the Ubuntu operating system The appointment must be for the time the computer is picked up PRINT NAME PRINT ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Phone We will call you when the computer is ready for pickup If the computer is not picked up within two weeks of notification it will be reassigned to another client Contact the CRSIG chair refurbishing chesapeakepcusersgroup org for further information The workshop is open Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 30 4 30 except holidays and school closing for weather conditions The workshop is located on the Crownsville Hospital grounds call for directions How did you hear about us Name of organization advertisement or person who referred you to us Signature Date Signature indicates acceptance of the conditions on this document kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk OFFICE USE Date Application Revd Check Cash Rcvd Date Ap
5. or additional peripheral equipments may be included with the computer described above THE 90 DAY guarantees DOES NOT COVER ADDITIONAL OR UPGRADED COMPONENTS because they are only occasionally donated and a replacement may not be available If the computer fails it will be restored to at least the standard computer described in the list above The CRSIG DOES NOT INSTALL OR REPAIR ANY PROGRAMS OR COMPONENTS THAT YOU WISH TO ADD TO THE STANDARD COMPUTER DESCRIBED IN THE LIST ABOVE The person who sells or gives you a program or component may install it or you may install it yourself The guarantee of the company providing the new program or new component should cover any programs or components that are added to the standard computer These are refurbished computers that may contain some cosmetic blemishes e g scratches to the cases This will not affect the performance of the computer Arrangements for an Internet Service Provider are the responsibility of the recipient Please do not remove any of the stickers they are needed to identify the operating system and for guarantee purposes When such time as the computer is no longer working and does not fall under the terms of the 90 day guarantee please dispose of the computer by taking it to one of the Anne Arundel County Waste Management Services facilities 410 222 6100 If interested in one of these systems all of the information on the application is required Keep these pages for your inf
6. ormation and mail only the application to us at the address on the application Information for Ubuntu User When you are told to just click something click the left mouse button when you are told to right click click the right mouse button When you are told to double click click the left mouse button twice Ubuntu is a type of the Linux operating system When the computer is first turned on you will be asked for your password The password for this computer is on a sticker on the front of the computer After you enter your password press the enter key on the keyboard The operating system will start and you will see the desk top It looks like this a 5 T a 73 The big white arrow is pointing to the launcher with some pictures called icons They launch different applications To learn to use this operating system and the applications you must be connected to the internet Place the cursor move the mouse over the words Ubuntu Desktop on the top left side of the menu bar black bar at the top of the screen and several options will appear Click on the word Help then click the words Ubuntu Help The Ubuntu Desktop Guide will appear When you click on the orange titles another screen will open Be sure to go to the bottom of the screen you open and read everything The first five items on the Ubuntu Desktop Guide will help you get started using Ubuntu A full user s manual can be found in the
7. pointment Date Time Date delivered 90 day guarantee extends to Date Revised 2 7 13 5
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