You can operate the device via the taskbar and the IGEL menu.

The following items can be found in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen:


IGEL_Startmenu v10

Opens the IGEL menu.

Quick Start Panel




Application Launcher 32x32

Application Launcher: Opens a dialog window with start symbols for sessions.



IGEL setup 32x32

Setup: Opens the IGEL setup.



Symbol for sessions: Launches a session.

Window bar




Window buttons

Allows you to switch between open windows.

System tray



CPU power plan: Changes the power saving settings.



Volume v10

Volume control



Allows you to remove a USB stick safely



Netzwerkverbindung v10

Local network connection



Time v10

Time / date


The IGEL menu offers the following areas and functions:

  • Sessions: Allows you to launch sessions
  • System: Allows you to launch system programs
  • About: Shows all relevant system information
  • Search window: Allows you to find sessions and functions in the start menu
  • IGEL shutdown Allows you to shut down the device
  • IGEL reboot Allows you to restart the device