This has to do with various operational parameters, and what and how derived data are printed out or displayed in the various windows
Basic Parameters This specifies some general operating parameters.
Listing This specifies which particular results of each calculation are printed in the Output file and window. This dialog is also accessible from the Control Window.
Select Mode This selects which vibrational mode is shown in the Atoms Window. This dialog is also accessible from the dialog bar of the Atoms Window.
Atom Plot Parameters This specifies parameters for the Atoms Window for graphics display of the structure.
Spectrum Plot Parameters This specifies parameters for the Spectra Window.
Save Defaults This saves most of the optional parameters specific to individual structures.
Read Defaults This reads the file containing the optional parameters specific to individual structures.
Cursor Mode In the Atoms Window, this switches between the Atom Identification mode, and the Rotate mode. In Atom ID (identification) mode, clicking on the left mouse button will identify atoms - see Atoms at Cursor. In Rotation mode, clicking and dragging rotates the structure. In most of the window, rotation will be around the y and z Cartesian axes, in the plane of the screen. Clicking and dragging near the left or upper edges will rotate about the z axis, perpendicular to the screen.