Finding programs
Finding programs

Finding programs


The Start New Programs button makes it easy to find and open a new program from the Home Screen. When you click the Start New Program button, the Program Launcher opens with all of the programs that are installed on your device.

NOTE:

To add or remove programs, refer to the Installing new programs chapter.

Programs with similar purposes are grouped together using the following categories:

Internet—Programs that access and work through the Internet
Media—Programs that play music and videos
Utilities—Maintenance programs
Work—Spreadsheet, word processor, and presentation programs
Play—Fun programs like games
All—Every program installed on the device

Identifying the Program Launcher

To start a new program:

1.
Click Start New Program.

The Program Launcher opens.

2.
Click the program you want to open.

NOTE:

To exit the Program Launcher, click the Home icon in the bottom-left of the Home Screen.

The following table lists the programs that are installed on the device.

Program
Purpose
Internet programs

Skype
Make phone calls and video conference calls over the Internet.

Pidgin
Chat with friends.

Thunderbird
Send, receive, view, and manage e-mail.

Web Browser
Access the Internet.
Media programs

HP MediaStyle
Listen to music, view photos, and watch movies.

Cheese
Take photos and video with the integrated webcam.
Utilities

Calculator
Perform basic and advanced calculator functions.

gEdit
Create and edit text files.

Nautilus
Manage your files and programs.

About Me
View and modify user information.

Add/Remove
Add and remove programs.

Time and Date
Modify time and date settings.

Update Manager
Performs updates to programs, BIOS, and operationg system.
Work programs

Sunbird calendar
Schedule and manage activities.

OpenOffice Writer
Design and produce text documents that include graphics, tables, or charts.

OpenOffice Impress
Create presentations.

OpenOffice Draw
Create simple and complex drawings and export them into a number of common image formats.

OpenOffice Calc
Calculate, analyze, and manage information.

Adobe® Reader
View PDF files.
Play programs

AisleRiot Solitaire
Play a card game.

Chess
Play chess.

Gnometrics
Play a falling-block game.

Sudoku
Solve logic puzzles.