Using the Front Panel

The Front Panel provides a central location for information and applications you use frequently. For information on modifying the Front Panel, see Chapter 17 “Customizing the Front Panel”.

HP VUE has two Front Panels-- one for regular HP VUE sessions, and another for HP VUE Lite sessions.

Top-row controls with an arrow at the top have subpanels that extend the control's functionality.

Figure 3-7 Use the arrow controls (1) to display and close the subpanels.

Getting help on a control. To get help on a control, choose On Item in the Help subpanel; then, choose the control for which you want help. (Keyboard: give the control focus and press press F1.)

What's In the Front Panel (Regular Session)

Top-row controls.

1: Clock displays the current workstation time.
2: Date displays the current workstation date.
3: Load displays workstation activity. This control is actually an application displaying a window in the Front Panel.
4: Style Manager starts Style Manager with which you change display appearance, such as colors, and change system device behavior, such as mouse double-click speed.
5: Help Manager starts Help Manager. The Help subpanel provides access to additional online information.
6: Workspace Switch displays another workspace.
7: Printer displays printer job status on the system default printer. The button is also a drop zone that accepts a file icon. The Printer subpanel can be configured for other printers.
8: Mailer starts your electronic mail application. The button is also a drop zone and accepts a file icon.
9: File Manager starts a File Manager window showing your home directory.
10: Toolbox opens your Personal Toolbox. The Toolbox subpanel opens other Toolboxes that contain actions and utilities.
11: Trash Can displays the contents of the trash can. The button is also a drop zone that accepts a file icon.

Bottom-row controls.

12: Logo gives HP VUE version information.
13: Lock locks your workstation, preventing unauthorized input.
14: Rename Workspace displays a dialog in which you can rename a workspace.
15: Terminal Emulator starts a terminal emulator window, providing access to a command-line prompt.
16: Text Editor starts Text Editor. The button is also a drop zone that accepts a file icon.
17: Audio Button displays the Audio Control Panel, which lets you select audio volume, input, and output. The button is also a drop zone that accepts an audio file icon. This control is not displayed if audio is not available on your system.
18: Logout begins the logout process.
19: Progress Light blinks to indicate an activity in progress, such as a new window opening.

What's In the Front Panel (HP VUE Lite Session)

Top-row controls.

1: Clock displays the current workstation time.
2: Date displays the current workstation date.
3: Style Manager starts Style Manager with which you change display appearance, such as colors, and change window behavior.
4: Help Manager starts Help Manager. The Help subpanel provides access to additional online information.
5: Workspace Switch displays another workspace.
6: Mailer starts your electronic mail application. The button is also a drop zone and accepts a file icon.
7: Toolbox can be configured to run an application of your choice.
8: Terminal Emulator starts a terminal emulator window, providing access to a command-line prompt.

Bottom-row controls.

9: Logo gives HP VUE version information.
10: Lock locks your workstation, preventing unauthorized input.
11: Rename Workspace displays a dialog in which you can rename a workspace.
12: Text Editor starts Text Editor. The button is also a drop zone that accepts a file icon.
13: Logout begins the logout process.
14: Progress Light blinks to indicate an activity in progress, such as a new window opening.

To choose a Front Panel control

Mouse.

Move the pointer over the control and click mouse button 1.

Keyboard.

Press Alt+Tab until you reach the Front Panel. (If you are currently in a Front Panel subpanel, press Alt+F6 until you reach the Front Panel.)
Move keyboard highlight to the control:
- Tab moves highlight to another row.
- The arrow keys move highlight to a control within a row.
Press Enter to choose the control.

To choose a control from a subpanel

Mouse.

Move the pointer over the control's up arrow and click mouse button 1 to display the subpanel.
Move the pointer over the subpanel control and click mouse button 1.

Keyboard.

Move keyboard input focus to the Front Panel control's up arrow.
Press Enter to display the subpanel.
Move keyboard input focus to the subpanel control:
- Alt+F6 moves focus between a subpanel and the Front Panel.
- The arrow keys move focus within a subpanel.
Press Enter to choose the control.

Figure 3-8 Use the arrow controls (1) to display and close the subpanels.

Closing a subpanel.

Choose the down arrow at the bottom of the subpanel or press ESC.

Moving subpanels.

Move the subpanel as you would move any other window.

To move the Front Panel

Mouse.

Move the pointer over the Front Panel.
Hold down Alt+mouse button 1.
Drag the Front Panel to its new location.
Release Alt and mouse button 1.

Keyboard.

Press Alt+Tab until you reach the Front Panel.
Press Alt+space bar to display the Front Panel menu.
Press M.
Use the arrow keys to relocate the Front Panel.
Press Enter.

To turn the Front Panel into an icon

Mouse.

Choose Minimize/Restore Front Panel from the Workspace menu.

Keyboard.

Press Alt+Tab until you reach the Front Panel.
Press Alt+space bar to display the menu.
Press N.

Restoring the Front Panel.

Double-click its icon.
Or, choose Minimize/Restore Front Panel from the Workspace menu.
Or, choose Restore from its icon menu.

Using the Front Panel

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What's In the Front Panel (Regular Session)

What's In the Front Panel (HP VUE Lite Session)

To choose a Front Panel control

To choose a control from a subpanel

To move the Front Panel

To turn the Front Panel into an icon