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John Cegalis has proposed merging lp:~jseagull1/openlp/documentation into lp:openlp.

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  Raoul Snyman (raoul-snyman)

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=== modified file 'documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst'
--- documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst	2010-12-10 05:09:03 +0000
+++ documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst	2011-03-10 20:02:36 +0000
@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@
 
 The first step in getting OpenLP working on your system is to setup your
 computer properly for dual monitors. This is not very difficult, but the steps
-do vary depending on operating system.
+will vary depending on operating system.
 
-Most modern computers do have the ability for dual monitors. To be certain
+Most modern computers have the ability for dual monitors. To be certain,
 check your computer's documentation. A typical desktop computer capable of dual
-monitors will have two of, or a combination of the two connectors below.
+monitors will have two of, or a combination of the two, connectors below.
 
 **VGA**
 
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@
 
 .. image:: pics/dvi.png
 
-A laptop computer setup only varies slightly, generally you will need only one
-of outputs pictured above since your laptops screen serves as one of the
+A laptop computer setup only varies slightly. Generally you will need only one
+of the outputs pictured above since your laptop screen serves as one of the
 monitors. Sometimes with older laptops a key stroke generally involving the
 :kbd:`Fn` key and another key is required to enable the second monitor on
 laptops.
@@ -27,9 +27,10 @@
 Some computers also incorporate the use of :abbr:`S-Video (Separate Video)` or
 :abbr:`HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)` connections.
 
-A typical OpenLP set up consist of your normal single monitor setup, with your
-projector setup as the second monitor. With the option of extending your
-desktop across the second monitor, or your operating system's equivalent.
+A typical OpenLP setup consist of your normal single monitor, with your
+projector hooked up to your computer as the second monitor. With the option of 
+extending your desktop across the second monitor, or your operating system's 
+equivalent.
 
 Microsoft Windows
 -----------------
@@ -46,8 +47,8 @@
 
 The more traditional way is also fairly straight forward. Go to
 :guilabel:`Control Panel` and click on :guilabel:`Display`. This will open up
-the :guilabel:`Display` dialog. You can also bypass this step by right click on
-a blank area on your desktop and selecting :guilabel:`Resolution`.
+the :guilabel:`Display` dialog. You may also bypass this step by a right click 
+on a blank area on your desktop and selecting :guilabel:`Resolution`.
 
 .. image:: pics/winsevendisplay.png
 
@@ -66,7 +67,7 @@
 .. image:: pics/vistapersonalize.png
 
 From the :guilabel:`Personalization` window click on :guilabel:`Display
-Settings`. Then enable the montior that represents your projector and make sure
+Settings`. Click on the montior that represents your projector and make sure
 you have checked :guilabel:`Extend the desktop onto this monitor`.
 
 .. image:: pics/vistadisplaysettings.png
@@ -77,7 +78,7 @@
 From :guilabel:`Control Panel` select :guilabel:`Display`, or right click on a
 blank area of the desktop and select :guilabel:`Properties`. From the
 :guilabel:`Display Properties` window click on the :guilabel:`Settings` tab.
-Then click on the monitor that represents your projector and make sure you have
+Click on the monitor that represents your projector and make sure you have
 checked :guilabel:`Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor`.
 
 .. image:: pics/xpdisplaysettings.png
@@ -87,7 +88,7 @@
 
 Due to the vast varieties of hardware, distributions, desktops, and drivers
 this is not an exhaustive guide to dual monitor setup on Linux. This guide
-assumes that you have properly set up any proprietary drivers if needed. You
+assumes you have properly set up any proprietary drivers if needed. You
 should seek out your distributions documentation if this general guide does not
 work.
 
@@ -123,7 +124,8 @@
 
 This guide is for users of the proprietary nVidia driver on Linux Distributions.
 It is assumed that you have properly setup your drivers according to your
-distribution's documentation, and you have a working ``xorg.conf`` file in place.
+distribution's documentation, and you have a working ``xorg.conf`` file in 
+place.
 
 If you wish to make the changes permanent in setting up your system for dual
 monitors it will be necessary to modify your ``xorg.conf`` file. It is always a
@@ -166,7 +168,7 @@
 
 .. image:: pics/twinview.png
 
-Then click :guilabel:`Apply` and if you are happy with the way things look click
+Click :guilabel:`Apply` and if you are happy with the way things look click
 :guilabel:`Keep` to keep your new settings. Don't worry if all goes wrong the
 settings will return back to the previous settings in 15 seconds without any
 action. nVidia Settings should take care of selecting your optimum resolution
@@ -175,6 +177,6 @@
 
 .. image:: pics/xorgwrite.png
 
-Then click :guilabel:`Save` and you should be set. You may want to restart X or
+Click :guilabel:`Save` and you should be set. You may want to restart X or
 your machine just to make sure all the settings carry over the next time you log
 in.

=== modified file 'documentation/manual/source/glossary.rst'
--- documentation/manual/source/glossary.rst	2010-11-25 18:00:58 +0000
+++ documentation/manual/source/glossary.rst	2011-03-10 20:02:36 +0000
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 Media Manager
 -------------
 
-The Media Manager contains a number of tabs that plugins supply to OpenLP.
+The Media Manager contains a number of tabs the plugins supply to OpenLP.
 Each tab in the Media Manager is called a **Media Item**
 
 .. image:: pics/mediamanager.png
@@ -36,20 +36,20 @@
 Service File
 ------------
 
-A service file, is the file that is created when you save your work on OpenLP.
+A service file is the file that is created when you save your service in OpenLP.
 The service file consist of **Service Items**
 
 Service Item
 ------------
 
-A service item are the **media items** that are in the **service manager**
+Service items are the **media items** that are in the **service manager**
 
 Service Manger
 --------------
 
 The service manager contains the media items in your service file. This is the 
-area from which your media items go live, and you can also save, open, and edit 
-services files.
+area where your media items go live. You can also save, open, and edit 
+services files from here.
 
 .. image:: pics/servicemanager.png
 
@@ -65,6 +65,6 @@
 -------------
 
 The theme manager is where themes are created and edited. Themes are the text
-styles backgrounds that you use to personalize your services.
+styles and backgrounds that you use to personalize your services.
 
 .. image:: pics/thememanager.png

=== modified file 'documentation/manual/source/index.rst'
--- documentation/manual/source/index.rst	2010-12-10 12:52:43 +0000
+++ documentation/manual/source/index.rst	2011-03-10 20:02:36 +0000
@@ -15,5 +15,4 @@
    glossary
    dualmonitors
    mediamanager
-   songs
-
+   songs
\ No newline at end of file

=== modified file 'documentation/manual/source/songs.rst'
--- documentation/manual/source/songs.rst	2010-11-27 14:58:27 +0000
+++ documentation/manual/source/songs.rst	2011-03-10 20:02:36 +0000
@@ -8,26 +8,26 @@
 Song Importer
 =============
 
-If you are using an earlier version of OpenLP or come from another software 
+If you are using an earlier version of OpenLP or, come from another software 
 package, you may be able to convert your existing database to work in OpenLP
-2.0. To access the Song Importer :menuselection:`File --> Import --> Song`.
-You will then see the Song Importer window, then click :guilabel:`Next`.
+2.0. To access the Song Importer click :menuselection:`File --> Import --> Song`.
+You will see the Song Importer window, then click :guilabel:`Next`.
 
 .. image:: pics/songimporter.png 
 
-After choosing :guilabel:`Next` you can then select from the various types of 
+After choosing :guilabel:`Next` you can select from the various types of 
 software that OpenLP will convert songs from.
 
 .. image:: pics/songimporterchoices.png
 
-Then click on the file folder icon to choose the file of the song database you
+Click on the file folder icon to choose the file of the song database you
 want to import. See the following sections for information on the different 
 formats that OpenLP will import.
 
 Importing from OpenLP Version 1
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 
-Converting from OpenLP Version 1 is a pretty simple process. You will first 
+Converting from OpenLP Version 1 is a simple process. First you will 
 need to locate your version 1 database file.
 
 Windows XP::
@@ -38,33 +38,34 @@
 
     C:\ProgramData\openlp.org\Data\songs.olp
 
-After clicking :guilabel:`Next` your conversion should be complete. 
+After clicking :guilabel:`Next` your conversion will be complete. 
 
 .. image:: pics/finishedimport.png
 
-Then press :guilabel:`Finish` and you should now be ready to use your OpenLP 
-version one songs.
+Press :guilabel:`Finish` and you will now be ready to use your OpenLP 
+version 1 songs.
 
 Importing from OpenSong
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 
-Converting from OpenSong you will need to locate your songs database. In the 
+Converting from OpenSong, you will need to locate your songs database. In the 
 later versions of OpenSong you are asked to define the location of this. The 
-songs will be located in a folder named :guilabel:`Songs`. This folder should
-contain files with all your songs in them without a file extension. (file.xxx).
-When you have located this folder you will then need to select the songs from
+songs will be located in a folder named :guilabel:`Songs`. This folder will
+contain files with all your songs in them, without a file extension. (file.xxx).
+When you have located this folder you will need to select the songs from
 the folder.
 
 .. image:: pics/selectsongs.png
 
-On most operating systems to select all the songs, first select the first song
-in the lest then press shift and select the last song in the list. After this
-press :guilabel:`Next` and you should see that your import has been successful.
+On most operating systems, to select all the songs, first select the first song
+in the list, press the shift key, and select the last song in the list. After
+this press :guilabel:`Next` and you will see that your import has been 
+successful.
 
 .. image:: pics/finishedimport.png
 
-Press :guilabel:`Finish` and you will now be ready to use your songs imported
-from OpenSong.
+Press :guilabel:`Finish` and OpenLP will be ready to use your songs that you
+imported from OpenSong.
 
 Importing from CCLI Song Select
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
@@ -79,22 +80,23 @@
 
 .. image:: pics/songselectsongsearch.png
 
-For the song you are searching for select `lyrics` This should take you to a 
-page displaying the lyrics and copyright info for your song.
+For the song you are searching for, select `lyrics` This will take you to a 
+page displaying the lyrics and copyright information for your song.
 
 .. image:: pics/songselectlyrics.png
 
-Next, hover over the :guilabel:`Lyrics` menu from the upper right corner. Then
-choose either the .txt or .usr file. You will then be asked to chose a download
+Next, hover over the :guilabel:`Lyrics` menu from the upper right corner.
+Choose either the .txt or .usr file. You will be asked to chose a download
 location if your browser does not automatically select that for you. Select 
 this file from the OpenLP import window and then click :guilabel:`Next` You can
 also select multiple songs for import at once on most operating systems by 
-selecting the first item in the list then holding shift select the last item in
-the list. When finished you should see that your import has completed.
+selecting the first item in the list then holding the shift key and select the
+last item in the list. When finished, you will see that your import has 
+completed.
 
 .. image:: pics/finishedimport.png
 
-Press :guilabel:`Finish` and you will now be ready to use your songs imported
+Press :guilabel:`Finish` and OpenLP will be ready to use your songs imported
 from CCLI SongSelect.
 
 


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