The menu allows you to set your preferences for the GNOME Desktop, get help with using GNOME, and log out or shut down.
- The item contains preference tools to configure your computer. For more information on using these preference tools, see Chapter 8 ― Configuring Your Desktop.
- The item launches the Help Browser.
- The item has a brief introduction to GNOME, links to the GNOME website, and credits.
- The command starts your screensaver, and requires your password to return to the desktop. For more on this, see Section 3.2 ― Locking Your Screen.
- Choose to log out of GNOME, or to switch user.
- Choose to end your GNOME session and turn off your computer, or restart it.
For more on logging out and shutting down, see Section 3.4 ― Ending a Session.