First Steps

Note: The following is a schematic representation.

Content

• All Applications icon . Opens a menu with icons for launching an app.

• Depending on the configuration: Quick launch icons for launching frequently used apps.

  The context menu allows to define the apps that should be displayed as quick launch icons.

• Search field. Allows to search the groupware objects of the current app.

• Notifications icon . The icon is displayed when receiving a new notification. The icon notifies you of the number of new notifications e.g., new appointment invitations. If clicking the icon, the notification area opens.

• Depending on the configuration: Call history icon . Opens the call history that shows all calls or missed calls. If clicking on an entry, the window for calling this contact will be opened.

• Refresh icon . Reloads objects from the server. Irrespective of this function, objects are refreshed in regular intervals.

• Help icon . Opens a menu with further functions:

  • Help. Opens a context related help page.

    Tip: Some windows also include the help icon. If clicking on it, the respective help for the window context is displayed.

  • Keyboard shortcuts. Shows the currently set keyboard shortcuts for executing frequently used functions.

    Tip: In the Keyboard shortcuts section of the general settings, you can select a profile for the keyboard shortcuts.

  • Depending on the configuration: Restart initial setup. Launches a wizard for defining some important basic settings. regional settings, personal data, theme settings, basic settings for email and calendar

    The last page includes an instruction for setting up the groupware on a mobile device.

  • Giving feedback about the groupware

  • Depending on the configuration, there are several guided tours that help you get started with the groupware.

  • About. Shows information about the groupware.

• Settings icon . Opens a menu with further functions:

  • Adjust all settings

  • Select a theme for the user interface

  • Depending on the app, functions for selecting a layout, app-specific display options or app-specific functions will be available.

  • Depending on the configuration: Connect your Device. Launches a wizard for setting up local apps with which you can access your groupware data.

    The last page includes an instruction for setting up the groupware on a mobile device.

  • Depending on the browser: Install the groupware like an app. Shows an instruction for installing the groupware like an app.

• My account icon. Opens a menu with further functions:

  • Depending on the configuration: Icons for setting your availability for calls.

  • Download personal data. Opens a window where you can adjust your personal contact data.

  • Sign out. Signs you out from the groupware.

Depending on the configuration, further menu entries might be available.

Related topics:

• App Launcher

  The notification area

• Adjusting the General Settings

  The Email settings menu

  The Calendar settings menu

  The Address Book settings menu

  The Tasks settings menu

  The Drive settings menu

• Installing the Groupware Like an App

  Using a Wizard to Set Up Local Apps

  Changing Personal Contact Data

  Changing the Password

Parent topic: General Description of the User Interface