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The Settings window provides options for different hardware and software settings. Some
important computer settings and their uses are:
Ubuntu Desktop: It allows you to change the size and position of icons, as well as the dock's
position on the screen.
Background: It is used to change the appearance of the desktop.
Appearance: It is used to change the colour scheme of the application windows and
background of the desktop.
Applications: It is used to install or uninstall programs and software on the computer.
Sound: It is used to adjust the volume levels of the computer speakers, microphone, etc.
Power: It is used to adjust the power settings of the computer.
Displays: It is used to change the appearance of the application windows.
Mouse & Touchpad: It is used to change the settings of the mouse (in case of a desktop)
and touchpad (in case of a laptop).
Multitasking: It is used to extend or mirror your desktop across multiple screens.
DATE AND TIME SETTINGS
To change the date and time of the computer, follow these steps:
Step 1 Click on the System option from the right pane of the
Settings window.
Step 2 Click on Date & Time under the System section. The Date &
Time window will open.
Step 3 Click on the toggle button to turn off Automatic Date &
Time and Automatic Time Zone if enabled.
Step 4 Select the Time Format in which you want to display the System window
time.
Step 5 Click on the Date & Time option. A dialog box will open.
Step 6 Click on the Time field to manually adjust the time, or use the buttons to
change the time.
Step 7 Click on PM to switch between AM and PM.
Step 8 Click on the drop-down list to select the
month.
Step 9 Click on the Day buttons to change the date.
Step 10 Click on the Year buttons to change the year.
Step 11 Click on the Close button in the top right corner of the
Date and Time dialog box
Date & Time dialog box to close it.
Step 12 Click on the Close button in the top right corner of the Date & Time Settings
window to close the window.
Advanced Features of Ubuntu 9

