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| + | ===Operating System=== | ||
| + | The Nokia devices run on the [[Maemo_basics|Maemo Operating System]], but there are alternatives. | ||
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| + | ====Maemo==== | ||
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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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| + | Maemo5 is also known as [[Task:Maemo roadmap/Fremantle|Fremantle]] | ||
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| + | ==== Will Maemo 5 run on the Previous Internet Tablets? ==== | ||
| + | [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. | ||
| + | * [http://nokia.com/os2008 OS2008] / Maemo 4.1 / Diablo | ||
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| + | =====[[Maemo5_101]]===== | ||
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| + | ====[[Mer]]==== | ||
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| + | ====[[Easy_Debian]]==== | ||
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| + | ===[http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdeaSoftwareGames Games]=== | ||
| + | Click on the link above for more questions and answers. | ||
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| + | ===Other Applications=== | ||
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| + | ==== Where do I get Software (apps) from?==== | ||
| + | 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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| + | There are multiple repositories available for the N900: | ||
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| + | # [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/applications/ovi-store/ Nokia's Ovi Store] | ||
| + | # Commercial Application Vendors | ||
| + | # [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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| + | 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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| + | 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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| + | Or you can learn to program in Maemo or Qt yourself. | ||
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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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| + | ====How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?==== | ||
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| + | ====Can I edit Office files?==== | ||
| + | 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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| + | [[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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| + | ====Does n900 view pdf files?==== | ||
| + | There's a built in app for that. | ||
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| + | ====Does n900 have a book reader? Will it run Kindle?==== | ||
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| + | ==== Can I do email? ==== | ||
| + | If you're using an N900, the [[N900_Email_Options]] page can help. | ||
== [http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdeaCommunity Community]== | == [http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdeaCommunity Community]== | ||
Revision as of 20:08, 9 November 2009
THIS PAGE IS AN IDEAS PAGE FOR DISCUSSION AND IS NOT FINAL
Contents |
Principles of FAQ
- No more than 2 page lengths per, well, page.
- No more than 3 clicks from this page to get an answer
- Use links to maemo.org content where possible (including talk.maemo.org)
- 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.
- Continually update (needs a FAQ editor)
Open to suggestions...
Frequently Asked Questions - Users
Please note, you can also use the search facilities:
Note that there is a separate FAQ for those interested in Development.
Hardware
N900
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 here
(Older) Internet Tablets
The Nokia N810 Wimax Editionhardware page can be found here
The Nokia N810 hardware page can be found here
The Nokia N800 hardware page can be found here
The Nokia 770 Internet tablet hardware page can be found here
Battery
Do I have to charge it fully before first use?
No. It will come with some battery charge so you can play.
Do I have to discharge it fully each time?
No, n900 has a LIon battery, which doesn't need this. Older NiCad batteries did.
Can I use the device while it’s charging?
Yes.
Is it safe to leave it charging overnight? Will it stop charging itself when it’s full?
Yes
Software
Operating System
The Nokia devices run on the Maemo Operating System, but there are alternatives.
Maemo
The N900 runs Maemo5 out of the box. See the Maemo5_101 pages for details, movies, and advice.
Maemo5 is also known as Fremantle
Will Maemo 5 run on the Previous Internet Tablets?
Not officially but perhaps through the Mer community project. Maemo 5 is optimized for the OMAP3 architecture, the N810 and N800 are based in OMAP2 and the 770 in OMAP1 (discussion).
Earlier tablets ran earlier versions of Maemo. Links to details will be provided as time progresses.
- OS2008 / Maemo 4.1 / Diablo
Maemo5_101
Mer
Easy_Debian
Games
Click on the link above for more questions and answers.
Other Applications
Where do I get Software (apps) from?
See also Downloading_apps page.
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.
There are multiple repositories available for the N900:
- Nokia's Ovi Store
- Commercial Application Vendors
- Community Applications
The Application Manager also allows you to uninstall applications as well as keep you notified of updates to your installed applications.
You will also find One Click Install Applications on the web for instance in the Downloads section of this web site.
If you can't find what you want, sign up to 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 here, with a Hello world app too... and there's a separate Developer FAQ on this site.
How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?
Can I edit Office files?
N900 comes with datavz's Office 'Office to Go' reader, so you can read office files.
Editing them is a slightly more interesting prospect, but has become a much more exciting one with KOffice from here.
Easy_Debian has OpenOffice installed and on the N810 (at least for this author) has been used very successfully to edit Office files.
Does n900 view pdf files?
There's a built in app for that.
Does n900 have a book reader? Will it run Kindle?
Can I do email?
If you're using an N900, the N900_Email_Options page can help.
Community
Troubleshooting
I'm in big trouble... Need big help...
If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, updating the tablet firmware is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.
See here for original stuff...