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'''THIS PAGE IS CONTINUALLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. NEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!'''
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==N900 FAQ original (at [http://wiki.maemo.org/N900_FAQ]) ==
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==Principles of FAQ ==
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==== Hardware ====
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* No more than 2 page lengths per, well, page. (Okay, the front page breaks this rule in this structure. Sorry!)
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The N900 is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications. The Nokia N900 hardware page can be found [[Nokia_N900|here]]
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* No more than 3 clicks from this page to get an answer
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* Use links to maemo.org content where possible (including talk.maemo.org)
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** Especially if the answer is more than a couple of sentences (one paragraph max) - in this case, make a wiki.maemo.org page if necessary and point to it.
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* Continually update (needs a FAQ editor)
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Open to suggestions...
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==== Operating System ====
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The N900 runs the Maemo 5 Operating System. Maemo 5 is often referred to by its release name "Fremantle". You might be interested in gaming, or office applications, scientific applications, social media, movies or tunes. There will be specific Fremantle versions of your favorite applications.
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If there's not an app yet, there almost certainly will be one at some point (you could also [http://maemo.org/development/ write it or port it yourself...]). Of course the N900 comes with a collection of built in applications that handle most mobile computing needs.
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== Frequently Asked Questions - Users ==
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If you want an easy intro to many of Maemo5's features you might enjoy the videos on the [[Maemo5_101|Maemo5 101 page]]
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Please note, you can also use the search facilities:
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*[http://talk.maemo.org/search.php  talk.maemo.org search]
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* [http://tinyurl.com/q7btxk maemo.org google custom search]
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Note that there is a separate FAQ for those interested in Development.
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====Applications====
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Internet Tablets use the concept of software repositories, a concept carried over from Linux. You can tell your N900 where these repositories are via the Application Manager. The Application Manager automatically then presents you a list of available applications that can be installed on your device, and takes care of any dependancies that may be required.
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== I can't read through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==
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There are multiple repositories available for the N900:
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Are you sure? You might want to check below in the [http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdea#Troubleshooting_and_Optimization Troubleshooting] section.
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But... If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, [[updating the firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.
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1.[http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/applications/ovi-store/ Nokia's Ovi Store]
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== Hardware==
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2. Commercial Application Vendors
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=== N900 ===
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The N900 is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications.  
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The Nokia N900 hardware page can be found [[Nokia_N900|here]]
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3. [http://wiki.maemo.org/Installing_applications Community Applications]
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=== (Older) Internet Tablets ===
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The Application Manager also allows you to uninstall applications as well as keep you notified of updates to your installed applications.
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The Nokia N810 Wimax Editionhardware page can be found [[Nokia_N810WME|here]]
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You will also find One Click Install Applications on the web for instance in the [http://maemo.org/downloads/Maemo5/ Downloads] section of this web site.
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The Nokia N810 hardware page can be found [[Nokia_N810|here]]
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====Emulators====
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As well as native applications via the repositories Maemo also supports applications from a range of Emulators.
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The Nokia N800 hardware page can be found [[Nokia_N800|here]]
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-Flash Games. As the N900 supports Flash 9 and has a hardware keyboard, many flash games should just work
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The Nokia 770 Internet tablet hardware page can be found [[Nokia_770|here]]
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-Garnet the Palm Emulator
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===Battery===
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-SNES Nintendo Emulation. nice video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0wbLaMXeu4 here]
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====Do I have to charge it fully before first use?====
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====Other Applications====
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How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?
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Does n900 run Office files?
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''N900 comes with datavz's Office 'Office to Go' reader, so you can read office files. It's not clear yet whether they will release a paid-for upgrade with editing facility. KOffice is available here'' (need link!) '' and will view and edit Office files.''
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Can I edit Office files?
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''Yes, using KOffice from [http://sureshchande.blogspot.com/2009/10/mobile-office-based-on-koffice-for.html here].''
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Does n900 view pdf files?
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''Yes''
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Does n900 have a book reader? Will it run Kindle?
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Where do I find other applications and widgets for n900?
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What do I do if the app I want isn’t there?
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''First follow instructions from [[Downloading apps]] page. If not found, sign up to [http://talk.maemo.org/forumdisplay.php?f=44 Maemo Talk] and ask. If a few people are interested, or if a particular developer sees value in your idea, it's likely someone will write you an application to do what you want. And yes, that really does work.Or you can learn to program in Maemo or Qt yourself. There's a good set of tutorials [http://www.forum.nokia.com/Tools_Docs_and_Code/Documentation/Maemo.xhtml here, with a Hello world app too...]
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====Battery====
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Do I have to charge it fully before first use?
''No. It will come with some battery charge so you can play.''  
''No. It will come with some battery charge so you can play.''  
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====Do I have to discharge it fully each time?====
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Do I have to discharge it fully each time?
''No, n900 has a LIon battery, which doesn't need this. Older NiCad batteries did.''  
''No, n900 has a LIon battery, which doesn't need this. Older NiCad batteries did.''  
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====Can I use the device while it’s charging?====
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Can I use the device while it’s charging?
''Yes.''  
''Yes.''  
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====Is it safe to leave it charging overnight? Will it stop charging itself when it’s full?====
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Is it safe to leave it charging overnight? Will it stop charging itself when it’s full?
''Yes''
''Yes''
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== Software==
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====EMail====
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===Operating System===
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The Nokia devices run on the [[Maemo_basics|Maemo Operating System]], but there are alternatives.
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====Maemo====
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''See the page on [[N900 Email Options]]''
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The N900 runs Maemo5 out of the box. See the [[Maemo5_101|Maemo5_101 pages]] for details, movies, and advice.
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====Games====
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Maemo5 is also known as [[Task:Maemo roadmap/Fremantle|Fremantle]]
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What games run on n900?
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==== Will Maemo 5 run on the Previous Internet Tablets? ====
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I’ve heard it can be used as a wiimote: how do I do that?
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[http://maemo.org/news/announcements/first_maemo_5_sdk_release_targeting_platform_developers/ Not officially] but perhaps through the [[Mer]] community project. Maemo 5 is optimized for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Instruments_OMAP OMAP3 architecture], the N810 and N800 are based in OMAP2 and the 770 in OMAP1 ([http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=28179 discussion]).
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Earlier tablets ran earlier versions of Maemo. Links to details will be provided as time progresses.
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Will n900 play games from big companies?
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* [http://nokia.com/os2008 OS2008] / Maemo 4.1 / Diablo
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====What are the 'Alternatives' to Maemo====
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What if I want a game not yet available?
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* [[Mer]]
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* [[Easy_Debian]]
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===[http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdeaSoftwareGames Games]===
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All my previous phones have run java games: why can’t I play them on n900?
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Click on the link above for more questions and answers.
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===Other Applications===
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''Java is not currently available for the N900. You can follow the discussion [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31678  here]''
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==== Where do I get Software (apps) from?====
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====GPS====
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See also [[Downloading_apps]] page.
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Internet Tablets use the concept of software repositories, a concept carried over from Linux. You can tell your N900 where these repositories are via the Application Manager. The Application Manager automatically then presents you a list of available applications that can be installed on your device, and takes care of any dependancies that may be required.
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How good is the GPS on n900?
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There are multiple repositories available for the N900:
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What’s the difference between GPS and a-GPS?
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# [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/applications/ovi-store/ Nokia's Ovi Store]
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''GPS uses the Global Positioning Satellites to fix your devices location. A-GPS uses your network operators transmission towers to Assist the satellite signals to fix your devices location.A-GPS is coarse grained typically 100s of meters vs GPS sub Meter.
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# Commercial Application Vendors
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#  [http://wiki.maemo.org/Installing_applications Community Applications]
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The Application Manager also allows you to uninstall applications as well as keep you notified of updates to your installed applications.
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If I only use GPS (not a-GPS) will I still burn my data plan?
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You will also find One Click Install Applications on the web for instance in the [http://maemo.org/downloads/Maemo5/ Downloads] section of this web site.
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''Only if you have to download Map information''
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If you can't find what you want, sign up to [http://talk.maemo.org/forumdisplay.php?f=44 Maemo Talk] and ask. If a few people are interested, or if a particular developer sees value in your idea, it's likely someone will write you an application to do what you want. And yes, that really does work.
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What map programmes can I use?
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Or you can learn to program in Maemo or Qt yourself.  
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''The N900 comes with Ovi Maps. Other map programs from third party developers will be available for download later. Nokia bought Navteq in 2007 and is the basis of OVi Maps ''
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There's a good set of tutorials [http://www.forum.nokia.com/Tools_Docs_and_Code/Documentation/Maemo.xhtml here, with a Hello world app too...] and there's a separate Developer FAQ on this site.
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''As of October 2009, none of the "big names"--Garmin, Google, TomTom, etc.--have announced any plans to release software for the N900.''
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=== How can I encode video files for playback on the device? ===
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Does n900 support google maps?
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See [[video encoding]] for information on encoding media for playback (or streaming to) the Maemo device.
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''You can use google maps directly from the browser, or you can try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=33645 MaeMaps]''
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=== How do I get more memory to install applications? ===
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Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need?
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See [[booting from a flash card]] to find out how to gain extra room by moving the system to a flash card.
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See also...
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''[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31273 here] and [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=359714 here] and [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31897 here].''
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=== How do I get root access? ===
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====Internet====
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See [[root access]] for information on how to get superuser permissions.
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Does n900 need a firewall?
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====How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?====
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''No.''
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''To be answered''
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====Can I edit Office files?====
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Does n900 need an anti-virus?
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N900 comes with datavz's Office 'Office to Go' reader, so you can read office files.
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Editing them is a slightly more interesting prospect, but has become a much more exciting one with KOffice from [http://sureshchande.blogspot.com/2009/10/mobile-office-based-on-koffice-for.html here].
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''No. The N900 runs Linux, an operating system for which few to no viruses exist. Beyond that, the N900 uses a processor (CPU) not used by desktop and notebook Linux machines. This means it's unlikely a (mostly theoretical) virus for desktop Linux could infect the N900.''
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[[Easy_Debian]] has OpenOffice installed and on the N810 (at least for this author) has been used very successfully to edit Office files.
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Can I block adverts?
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''Adblock Plus is being developed for the Maemo browser on the N900 and will be available as a free download.''
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There's a built in application for that.
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Does n900 play YouTube?
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''To be answered''
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==== Can I do email? ====
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''Yes.''
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If you're using an N900, the [[N900_Email_Options]] page can help.
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== Community==
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Does n900 play video from places other than YouTube?
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=== What is the difference between Maemo and maemo.org? ===
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Maemo refers to the Open source software platform for mobile devices developed by Nokia in collaboration with the Maemo community and some of the best open source upstream projects. maemo.org is the home of the Maemo community, and is a gathering place for people interested in this platform and related software and devices ([[Task:Maemo_brand|more]]).
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=== Where should I report problems? ===
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Does n900 run BBC iplayer?
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Software problems are reported as [http://maemo.org/community/bugs_and_features/ bugs] - please be gentle with the [[Bugsquad]] team. Contact [http://europe.nokia.com/get-support-and-software Nokia Support] for serious problems with your device during the warranty period. In case of doubt [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=27900 use the Talk forum].
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=== What is the Community Council? ===
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Does n900 have any ‘parental control’ settings?
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The [[Community Council]] is a team of volunteers representing the community and interfacing with Nokia.
 
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== Troubleshooting and Optimization==
 
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=== How can I get root access? ===
 
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=== How can I improve battery life? ===
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====Media player====
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Does n900 support itunes?
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Look at the [[Troubleshooting]] page for help.
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=== I have run out of disk space. How can I add more? ===
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Will n900 play all my downloaded music? What if it has DRM?
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How does n900 get the album art?
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Look at the [[Troubleshooting]] page for help.
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=== I have trouble connecting to the internet over wifi ===
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''The N900 Media Player supports ID3 Album art embedded in the MP3. Use your favourite Media Tagger application such as Media Monkey or our Own Maemo based [http://dz015.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/mussorgsky-0-3/ Mussorgsky]
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=== I installed something and now my n900 isn’t working right. ===
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What video codec does n900 support?
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=== I installed something and now my n900 isn’t working at all. ===
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How do I rip a dvd for playing on n900?
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===There’s a light flashing on my n900===
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How big a file would an hour of dvd be?
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''Look at [[Maemo5 101]] for further info about what different colour and blinking means''
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===How often do I need to update? And why?===
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Can I download other video to play?
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''N900 is 'updatable software', so it will go on getting better. Your device will check for updates once a day, and tell you when it needs to update by putting a little yellow icon on the screen. Then it will walk you through the update process. You can wait to update when you are somewhere where it's beter to download - for example your using your home netwrk rather than your data plan.''
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Are there ways of securing the video I’ve downloaded, so I can still give my n900 to others?
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What connectors do I need to connect to a TV? What if my TV doesn’t have the right connections?
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''The N900 comes with a cable to connect it to a composite input on a television. This connection is sometimes called an "RCA" connection and uses a yellow connector for video and a pair of connectors (red and white) for stereo audio.''
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See [http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdeaOrig here] for original stuff...
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''The video out on the N900 may be switched between NTSC and PAL via "TV out" in the Settings application.''
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''For televisions without a composite input, an adapter will be required. The specific adapter required for a given television will vary according to the input or inputs it accepts.''
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What can I play over TV out? Will it only play video, or can I view whatever is on screen?
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====MSN Messenger====
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Please see [[MSN messenger]] -article.
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====Phone use====
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Does n900 have speed dial?
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''You can put contact shortcuts on the desktop...
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Does n900 have voice dialing?
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''No.''
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How do I access my carrier’s answering service - it used to be speed dial set in my old phone?
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''If it is in the simcard, it should be imported in the abook, if it is not, then you probably want to copy it from your old phone manually.''
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Does n900 log calls for length?
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''Yes.''
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Can I sort calls by received/sent/missed?
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''No.''
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I can use the phone in portrait mode: why can’t I use that for other things?
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''N900 doesn't '''currently''' support portrait mode beyond the phone use. It is expected this will arrive in an update before the end of 2009, and some developers are working on applications that use portrait mode. '''Watch this space'''.''
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====Texts====
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I hear n900 doesn’t have MMS: is this true?
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''N900 doesn't support MMS at release. This is because MMS uses the old 'WAP' form of connection, which n900 doesn't do. It only has GPRS internet connection. There are developers working on finding a work-around right now. '''Watch this space'''.''
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Does n900 have message receipt?
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''Conversations, the SMS and IM application, can optionally "Receive text message delivery reports". This option is disabled by default, but may be enabled in the Settings area of Conversations.''
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Can I use an onscreen keyboard?
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''An on-screen keyboard is available. It is disabled by default, but may enabled via "Text input" in the Settings application.''
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''The on-screen keyboard is landscape in orientation and alphanumeric. Its layout is QWERTY, QWERTZ, etc. as is regionally appropriate.''
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Is there a portrait mode keyboard?
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''There is a portrait mode dialing pad for making calls. Beyond that no, there is no portrait mode keyboard. One or more third party developers may make add-on portrait mode keyboards available for download later.''
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Is there T9 entry?
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''No, though this could be added by a third party developer later.''
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====Troubleshooting====
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I installed something and now my n900 isn’t working right.
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I installed something and now my n900 isn’t working at all.
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''In case of trouble, you should start by reading article [[Troubleshooting]] through. It has both cases <bove covered. ''
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There’s a light flashing on my n900
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''Look at [[Maemo5 101]] for further info about what different colour and blinking means''
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How often do I need to update? And why?
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''N900 is 'updatable software', so it will go on getting better. Your device will check for updates once a day, and tell you when it needs to update by putting a little yellow icon on the screen. Then it will walk you through the update process. You can wait to update when you are somewhere where it's beter to download - for example your using your home netwrk rather than your data plan.''
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==== original FAQ (at [http://wiki.maemo.org/Frequently_asked_questions] ====

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