From 856ac0d4f8a8e677fc210b21e781ae486d684363 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Bordoley Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 18:12:08 +0000 Subject: More cleanups. Added prefs section and downloader section. Still needs 2003-12-02 David Bordoley * help/C/epiphany.xml: More cleanups. Added prefs section and downloader section. Still needs work to be brought 100% up2date. patch from Piers Cornwell --- ChangeLog | 9 + help/C/epiphany.xml | 686 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------ 2 files changed, 542 insertions(+), 153 deletions(-) diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog index 639c3f3b3..ba263ab90 100644 --- a/ChangeLog +++ b/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,12 @@ +2003-12-02 David Bordoley + + * help/C/epiphany.xml: + + More cleanups. Added prefs section and downloader + section. Still needs work to be brought 100% + up2date. + patch from Piers Cornwell + 2003-12-02 Christian Persch * embed/mozilla/mozilla-notifiers.cpp: diff --git a/help/C/epiphany.xml b/help/C/epiphany.xml index 4631af8c5..9fd09ac2e 100644 --- a/help/C/epiphany.xml +++ b/help/C/epiphany.xml @@ -35,6 +35,10 @@ 2003 David Bordoley + + 2003 + Piers Cornwell + - + + @@ -102,92 +114,101 @@ - + - Getting Started + Getting Started - - To Open a Browser Window - - You can open a browser window in the following ways: - - - - Applications menu - - - Choose Internet - Web Browser . - - - - - Command line - - - Type epiphany, then press - Return. - - - - - - - To Open the Bookmarks Window - You can open the bookmarks window in the following ways: - - - - Applications menu - - Choose - - Internet - Web Bookmarks - . - - - - - - Command line - - Type epiphany -b, then press Return. - - + + To Open a Browser Window + + You can open a browser window in the following ways: + + + + Applications menu + + + Choose Internet + Web Browser . + + + + + Command line + + + Type epiphany, then press + Return. + + + + + + + To Open the Bookmarks Window + + You can open the bookmarks window in the following ways: + + + + + Applications menu + + + + Choose Internet + Web Bookmarks . + + + + + + + Command line + + + + Type epiphany -b, then press Return. + + + - - - From the Bookmarks menu - - Choose - Bookmarks - Edit Bookmarks - from the &fr; main window. - - - + + + From the Bookmarks menu + + + + Choose Bookmarks + Edit Bookmarks + from the &fr; main window. + + + - - From the &fr; toolbar - - + + + From the &fr; toolbar + + + Click on the Bookmarks button in the toolbar of the main window. - - - - - - + + + + + - Browser Windows - Browser windows enable you to browse between web pages. - shows a browser window displaying the -home page. + Browser Windows + + Browser windows enable you to browse between web pages. + shows a browser window displaying the + home page. +
Browser window displaying the home page @@ -201,7 +222,9 @@ home page.
- describes the components of a browser window. + + describes the components of a browser window. + Browser Window Components @@ -210,71 +233,103 @@ home page. - Component + + Component + - Description + + Description + - Menubar + + Menubar + - Contains menus that you use to perform tasks in a browser window. + + Contains menus that you use to perform tasks in a browser window. + - Toolbar + + Toolbar + - Contains buttons that you use to perform tasks in a browser window. + + Contains buttons that you use to perform tasks in a browser window. + - Address entry + + Address entry + - Drop-down combination box that you use to enter web addresses or search terms. + + Drop-down combination box that you use to enter web addresses or + search terms. + - + - Bookmarks bar + + Bookmarks bar + - Contains menus, buttons and text fields that you use for highspeed access to bookmarks and web searches. + + Contains menus, buttons and text fields that you use for highspeed + access to bookmarks and web searches. + - View pane + + View pane + - Displays the contents of the viewed page. + + Displays the contents of the viewed page. + - Statusbar + + Statusbar + - Displays status information. + + Displays status information. +
- You can also open a popup menu from browser -windows. To open this popup menu right-click in a browser -window. The items in this menu depend on where you right-click. For example, -when you right-click on a link, you can choose items related to -the link. When you right-click on the web page itself, -you can choose items related to the display of the web page. + + You can also open a popup menu from browser windows. To open + this popup menu right-click in a browser window. The items in + this menu depend on where you right-click. For example, when + you right-click on a link, you can choose items related to the + link. When you right-click on the web page itself, you can + choose items related to the display of the web page. + @@ -486,6 +541,10 @@ you can choose items related to the display of the web page. Web pages contain links to other web pages, often (but not always) indicated by an underline. To follow a link, left click it. + + The web page defines whether the link opens in the current or a new + window. + To Open a Link in a New window @@ -500,16 +559,29 @@ you can choose items related to the display of the web page. To open a link in a new tab, right click it and select Open Link in New Tab. + + You can also open a link in a new tab by middle clicking it, if you + have a three button mouse, or clicking with both buttons, if you + have a two button mouse. + To Download a Link To save the target of a link, right click it and select - Download Link. + Download Link. The linked file or + document will be saved to your download folder which you can + set in . - + To Switch in Between Tabs + + Click the header of a tab to switch to it. + + + + To Move Tabs To rearrange tabs in the current window, select Tabs Move Tab Left @@ -523,11 +595,6 @@ you can choose items related to the display of the web page. . - - To Move Tabs - - - @@ -746,22 +813,27 @@ Click on the bookmark that you want to select. To Open a Bookmark in a New Window or Tab - - To open a bookmark in a new window perform the following steps: - - - - Select the bookmark that you want to open. - - - Choose FileOpen in New Window. - Alternatively, right-click on the bookmark, then choose Open in New Window - . - - - - - + + To open a bookmark in a new window perform the following steps: + + + + + Select the bookmark that you want to open. + + + + + Choose FileOpen in + New Window. Alternatively, right-click + on the bookmark, then choose Open in New + Window. + + + + + + To open a bookmark in a new tab perform the following steps: @@ -781,42 +853,56 @@ Click on the bookmark that you want to select. To Create a New Topic - To create a new topic, choose - - File - New Topic - - in the Bookmark window. A new topic is created, you can - now enter the name of the topic. + To create a new topic, choose File + New Topic in the Bookmark + window. A new topic is created, you can now enter the name of the + topic. The topics will appear as submenus in the Bookmarks + menu. To Add a Bookmark to a Topic + To add a bookmark to a topic, right-click its entry in the bookmarks + window and choose Properties. From the + Topics list, select each topic to add this + bookmark to, and click Close. To Remove a Bookmark From a Topic + To remove a bookmark from a topic, right-click its entry in the bookmarks + window and choose Properties. From the + Topics list, deselect each topic from which you + wish to remove this bookmark, then click Close. To Rename a Bookmark or Topic - To rename a bookmark or Topic perform the following steps: - - - Select the bookmark or topic that you want to rename in the bookmarks window. - - - Choose FileRename... + + To rename a bookmark or topic perform the following steps: + + + + + Select the bookmark or topic that you want to rename in the bookmarks window. + + + + + Choose FileRename... . Alternatively, right-click on the bookmark or topic in the view pane, then choose Rename.... The name of the bookmark or topic is selected. - - - Type a new name for the topic or bookmark, then press Return. - - + + + + Type a new name for the topic or bookmark, then press + Return. + + + To Delete a Bookmark or Topic @@ -920,11 +1006,20 @@ bookmark, then choose Copy Address. Smart Bookmarks + Smart bookmarks are a special kind of bookmark that can take one or + more arguments. If you add a smart bookmark to a toolbar, you will + see its name and a text box. You can enter text into the box and press + enter to perform the function of the smart bookmark. + + + To add a smart bookmark, go to the + + Smart Bookmarks archive and follow the instructions there. - + Managing Your History Links @@ -1058,21 +1153,141 @@ history link, then choose Copy Address. - + - Managing Your Passwords and Cookies + Managing Your Passwords and Cookies + + &fr; stores your cookies and passwords in the Personal Data Manager + which can be accessed by clicking Edit + Personal Data . + + + Managing Cookies + + Cookies allow web pages to store pieces of information which can then be accessed + by the site when you next visit. + + In Personal Data Manager, you can view the cookies stored on your + computer and the details contained within them. You can also delete cookies. + + + + To view the contents of a cookie, select its entry in the list and click + Properties. + + + + + To delete cookies, select all the cookies you want to delete, and click the + Delete button. + + + + + The cookies properties window shows you the following details: + + + + Value + + + The content of the cookie. + + + + + Path + + + The folder within the domain for which the cookies is valid. + + + + + Secure + + + Whether the cookie originates from a secure or insecure server. + + + + + Expire + + + The date and time at which the cookie is no longer valid. + + + + + + + Managing Passwords + + Many web sites require you to log in using a username and password to gain access + to some or all of the site. &fr; can remember the passwords for you so that you + can quickly login in future. + + + In Personal Data Manager, you can view the sites for which passwords + have been stored, and delete them. + + + + + To delete passwords, select all the entries you want to delete, and click the + Delete button. + + + + - + Using the Download Manager + When you are downloading files, the download manager provides you with details of the + current downloads: + + + + The % column shows the progress of each download. + + + + + The Filename is the name of the downloading file. The folder + which the file is downloaded to can be specified in . + + + + + Size shows how big the file is. + 1MB is equivilent to 1024kB. + + + + + Remaining gives an estimation of the amount of time to completion. + This is a best guess and, depending on the reliability of your connection, this value may + vary in accuracy. + + + + + To cancel a download, select its entry in the download manager and click + Stop. + + + Once all downloads have finished, or been cancelled, the download manager will close. + - + Customizing &fr; @@ -1080,7 +1295,158 @@ history link, then choose Copy Address. Setting Your Preferences + You can customize &fr; to suit your personal needs by using the Preferences + dialog which can be accessed by selecting Edit + Preferences . + + General Preferences + + + + + + Choose the page displayed when the Home + button on the toolbar is clicked, and also when &fr; is launched, by + entering an address in the Home page section. + + + + + Choose the folder for downloaded files by clicking the + Download folder button and selecting a folder. + + + + + + Fonts and Colors Preferences + + This section allows you to configure the style of text and the colors used + on web pages. + + + You can choose different font styles and sizes depending on the language + that a page is written in. First select the language you want to configure + from the For language drop down combination box. To + set the font for standard text, where the width of characters varies, + use the Variable width drop down combination box + and spin box. To set the font for fixed width text, where the width of + characters is always the same, use the Fixed width + drop down combination box and spin box. + + + You can also set a minimum size for web page fonts by using the + Minimum size spin box. Fonts smaller than this value will be + increased to this size. + + + Web pages often specify their own font styles and sizes. You can make &fr; + only use the fonts that you have chosen by selecting the Always + use these fonts option. + + + Web pages may also specify their own colors for the background and for + fonts. You can make &fr; always use the colors specifed by your current + desktop theme by selecting the Always use the desktop theme + colors option. + + + + Privacy Preferences + + &fr; allows you to configure a number of features which allow you to + restrict what web pages can do: + + + + + Select Allow popup windows if you want web pages + to be able to launch content in new windows automatically. + + + + + Select Enable Java to allow pages to load Java + applets - programs which run inside web pages. + + + + + Select Enable JavaScript to give web pages the + capability to use the more advanced programming techniques of the + JavaScript language. + + + + + Disabling these features may cause some pages to display incorrectly or + cause some loss of functionility. For Java to work, you need to install + the Java plugin. + + + You can also configure how cookies are handled: + + + + + Select Always accept to allow any site to set + cookies. + + + + + Select Only from sites you visit to only allow + cookies to be set for sites which you have navigated to. + + + + + Select Never accept to prevent sites from setting + cookies. + + + + + Disabling or restricting cookies may disable access to parts of some sites or + disable some of their features. + + + &fr; stores some of the content of web pages in temporary files to allow + faster loading of the content when you next view them. The Disk + space spin box allows you to specify the maximum amount of space + &fr; can use for these files. Setting this value to zero will cause &fr; to + never store temporary files. These temporary files can be removed by clicking + the Clear button. + + + + Language Preferences + + The encoding of a page specifies the set of characters that are used in it. + The Encodings section configures how &fr; identifies + this set. The Default drop down combination box allows + you to set an encoding to fall back to when the page doesn't specify one. + + + The Autodetect drop down combination box allows you to + select a group of encodings from which &fr; will try to select to right + encoding for the page if one is not specified. For example, if you normally + visit Chinese pages, for which these may be several different encodings, + you might set this to Chinese. To stop &fr; from + trying to guess an encoding, select Off. + + + Some web sites have pages which are available in a number of different + languages. You can set your prefered language by selecting an entry from + the Language drop down combination box. If you would + like to set one or more fall back languages, in case your prefered + language isn't available, click More and add + your back up languages to the list. Entries are listed in the order + they will be checked with your prefered language at the top. You can + reorder entries by dragging them. + + To Show and Hide Browser Window Components @@ -1119,6 +1485,10 @@ history link, then choose Copy Address. + + You can use fullscreen mode to make &fr; hide most of the window + components. For details, see . + To Edit Your Toolbars @@ -1146,23 +1516,33 @@ history link, then choose Copy Address. toolbar will then automatically be removed. + + + Drag buttons, including bookmarks, to rearrange + them either on the same toolbar + or between different toolbars. + + - - - About &fr; + + + About &fr; - &fr; was written by Marco Presenti Gritti + + &fr; was written by Marco Presenti Gritti (marco@it.gnome.org). To find more information about &fr;, please visit the Epiphany + url="http://www.gnome.org/projects/epiphany/" type="http">Epiphany Web page. + This manual was written by David Bordoley - (bordoley@msu.edu) and Patanjali Somayaji + (bordoley@msu.edu), Piers Cornwell + (piers@myrealbox.com) and Patanjali Somayaji (patanjali@codito.com). -- cgit v1.2.3