diff --git a/source/3/3.1/3.1.1/fcitx.rst b/source/3/3.1/3.1.1/fcitx.rst
index 01009c97..4b825533 100644
--- a/source/3/3.1/3.1.1/fcitx.rst
+++ b/source/3/3.1/3.1.1/fcitx.rst
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ Fcitx is the default input manager for Lubuntu and shows as a tray applet in lxq
 
 Usage
 ------
+First you must launch Fcitx to have it open in the system tray. To have this automatically start see Chapter 3.2.13.
+
 To use a virtual keyboard right click on the tray icon in the system tray that looks like a keyboard and select :menuselection:`Toggle Virtual Keyboard`. 
 
 To switch your keyboard method with the applet is to left click on the applet :menuselection:`Input Method --> Desired keyboard layout`.