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.

• 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.

• Depending on the configuration: Chat icon . Opens or closes the Chat window. This window can either be floating or pinned to the right side.

• 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. Depending on the current app, the respective help page from the online help is displayed.

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

  • 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:

  • Customize settings.

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

• My account icon. Your profile picture is used for the icon. If clicking on it, a menu with several functions opens:

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

  • Download personal data. Opens a window where you can adjust your personal contact data in the global address book.

  • 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

• The Chat window

• Using a Wizard to Set Up Local Apps

  Changing Personal Contact Data

Parent topic: General Description of the User Interface