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On first start, some basic configuration is done; see also Quick Start Guide: Getting Started. But there is more under the hood.
To access the Configuration Menu, go to → and see the following dialog:
In the screenshot above, see some General Options you can set. Depending on the distribution, the default settings can vary. When hovering over the options with the mouse pointer, a tooltip will show to explain the individual settings.
General options:
Option | Tooltip |
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Show tray icon |
Check to enable the Amarok system tray icon. |
Automatically retrieve cover art |
Check to enable the automatic retrieval of cover art from the internet. |
Enable context applets collapse animations |
Check to enable animations when context applets collapse. |
Automatically scroll playlist to current track |
Check to make the playlist scroll so the current track is always visible. |
Show Moodbar in progress slider |
The Moodbar makes it possible to navigate in your music visually. Please note that this feature requires the external Moodbar Generator tool, or a script. |
Moodbar style |
Choose the mood display style. |
When you enable the Moodbar, be aware of the following requirements: the Moodbar will only display if your tracks have been tagged with moods. For more about the Moodbar, refer to: Moodbar.