Chapter 1. The Open-Xchange Server Start Page

Table of Contents

Logging-in and Logout
Logging-in
Logout
The Start Page
The Module bar
The Start Page
The Email module
The Calendar module
The Contacts module
The Tasks module
The InfoStore module
Folder structure
The Panel
Icons for creating objects
Drag-and-drop
Context menu
Shortcut keys
Quick Settings
Links
The content area
The module panes
Hover
Mini calendar
InfoBox
Folder management

After logging-in successfully you will see the start page of Open-Xchange Server. Before describing the Start Page in greater details, please find some general information as well an an overview of how to log-in and logout.

Logging-in and Logout

Logging-in

By logging-in you authenticate yourself as a user with your log-in name. After logging-in you can access all shared objects. After opening the groupware you will see a log-in form with a user name and a password. Please note that the fields are case sensitive. If you enter wrong log-in information, an error message will be displayed. Repeat the log-in steps making sure you type in correct log-in data.

Figure 1.1. Logging-in in the Open-Xchange Server web interface.

Logging-in in the Open-Xchange Server web interface.

Screen resolution

Open-Xchange Server requires a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768. Higher screen resolution will make the use of Open-Xchange Server more comfortable. A lower screen resolution can affect the display of the functions available in the panel. Fewer functions could be displayed at a glance. You can expand all functions step by step using the arrows shown in the panel. It is recommended to deactivate the InfoBox in the general options and to expand the folder tree via the drag point below the folder tree. Switching the module bar to the icon view also saves space. Please refer to the section called “The Module bar”.

Logout

When you complete your session you must logout from the groupware. To do so, click on the Logout button in the upper right corner of the groupware interface.