This article describes the tray applications available in IGEL OS 12. You can open the tray apps by clicking the icons in the system tray.
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By default, the system tray and all the tray apps are available. You can configure the system tray and the tray apps under User Interface > Desktop > Taskbar Items. For details, see Taskbar Items in IGEL OS 12. The access to tray apps on lockscreen is configured separately under User Interface > Desktop > Screenlock / Screensaver > Taskbar. For details, see Taskbar in Locked Screen in IGEL OS 12 |
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The following tray apps are described in detail:
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Primary Button Sets the primary button both for mouse and touchpad. In IGEL Setup, you can configure this through Left-handed mode under User Interface > Input > Mouse.
Pointer Speed Sets the speed of the pointer both for mouse and touchpad. In IGEL Setup, you can configure this through Pointer speed under User Interface > Input > Mouse.
Enabled The toggle buttons enables/disables the touchpad.
Touchpad Sensitivity Sets how sensitive the touchpad is to the touch. In IGEL Setup, you can configure this through Min speed, Max speed, and Acceleration. If you have those values custom configured, it is advised not to change the slider in the tray app, as it will reset the levels in the IGEL Setup.
Scrolling Direction Sets the direction of the screen movement when scrolling with the touchpad. In IGEL Setup, you can configure this through Natural scroll.
Scrolling Method Sets the type of finer movement to be detected as scrolling. In IGEL Setup, you can configure this through Two finger vertical scroll and Two finger horizontal scroll under User Interface > Input > Touchpad > Scrolling.
Tap to Click The toggle switch enables/disables clicking with a tap on the touchpad. In IGEL Setup, you can configure this through Tapping mode.
Palm Detection The toggle switch enables/disables palm detection. When enabled, it avoids triggering a function accidentally with the palm of your hand. The function must be supported by the device. In IGEL Setup, you can configure this through Palm detect under User Interface > Input > Touchpad > Advanced.
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Starting from OS version 12.4.1, on devices supporting mobile broadband physical SIM and eSim as well, an automatic switch to the physical SIM slot is performed if eSim has no profile assigned. |
The mobile broadband tray app displays details about the WWAN network connection, like the network Provider and the Signal Strength, and provides an option to easily connect / disconnect and configure networks.
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→ Use the toggle to switch the WWAN connection off and on.
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If the Automatic switch of network connection parameter is enabled under Network > Common Settings, the toggle can be disabled. For more information, see Common Settings. |
→ Click SIM Details to display the details and to configure the settings that are enabled for the tray app.
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You can configure the following: Auto Connect ☑ The mobile internet connection is established automatically. (Default) Edit PIN Change the PIN of the SIM card. Request PIN on boot Set if PIN needs to be provided at startup. Roaming Use the toggle to enable/disable the connection to roaming networks.
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→ Switch between the Known Networks list and the Available Networks list.
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If the Automatic switch of network connection parameter is enabled under Network > Common Settings, the toggle can get disabled. For more information, see Common Settings. |
Connect to Available Wi-Fi Networks
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Switch to the Available Networks list or use the Scan Wifi icon to refresh the list. The list of networks is sorted according to their signal strength. Previously configured networks are marked with a star icon. They are listed in the Known Networks List. The currently connected network is marked with a tick icon.
Click on the network to be connected and provide the network key. You can enable the Store WiFi key and Auto Connect parameters according to your needs.
Click Connect. The Wi-Fi tray icon changes to show the active connection. The configured network is listed in the Known Networks list. The configured connections get listed in the IGEL Setup under Network > Wireless > Wi-Fi Networks. For more information, see Wi-Fi Networks.
To disconnect from the connected network, click on the network and click Disconnect.
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Switch to the Known Networks list.
Click the Add Hidden Network icon at the top of the window. Set the Encryption Type, provide the SSID and the network key.
Click Connect. The Wi-Fi tray icon changes to show the active connection. The configured network is listed in the Available Networks list and in the Known Networks list. The configured connections get listed in the IGEL Setup under Network > Wireless > Wi-Fi Networks. For more information, see Wi-Fi Networks.
To disconnect from the connected network, click on the network in the Available Networks list and click Disconnect.
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The CPU power plan is set for the current mode in use (AC or Battery). The CPU power plan can be set for all modes under System > Power Options > System. For the description of the power plans, see System Power Options in IGEL OS 12. |
UMS Tray App
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