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.

Text Editor
Create and edit text files.

Nautilus file manager
Manage your files and programs.
Work programs

Calendar
Schedule and manage activities.

Open Office Word Processor
Design and produce text documents that include graphics, tables, or charts.

Open Office Presentation
Create presentations.

Open Office Drawing
Create simple and complex drawings and export them into a number of common image formats.

Open Office Spreadsheet
Calculate, analyze, and manage information.

PDF Viewer
View PDF files.
Play programs

AisleRiot Solitaire
Play a collection of card games.

Chess
Play a strategy board game.

Gnometrics
Play a falling-block game.

Sudoku
Play logic puzzles.