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'''THIS PAGE IS CONTINUALLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. NEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!'''
'''THIS PAGE IS CONTINUALLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. NEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!'''
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For development topics, please see the [[Developer FAQ|Developer frequently asked questions]].
 
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==Principles of frequently asked questions ==
 
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==Principles of FAQ ==
* No more than 2 page lengths per, well, page. (Okay, the front page breaks this rule in this structure. Sorry!)
* No more than 2 page lengths per, well, page. (Okay, the front page breaks this rule in this structure. Sorry!)
* No more than 3 clicks from this page to get an answer
* No more than 3 clicks from this page to get an answer
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Open to suggestions...
Open to suggestions...
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== Tips for finding answers ==
== Tips for finding answers ==
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Please note, you can also use the search facilities:
Please note, you can also use the search facilities:
* [http://talk.maemo.org/search.php  talk.maemo.org search]
* [http://talk.maemo.org/search.php  talk.maemo.org search]
* [http://tinyurl.com/q7btxk maemo.org google custom search]
* [http://tinyurl.com/q7btxk maemo.org google custom search]
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Note that there is a [[Developer FAQ|separate FAQ]] for those interested in Development.
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Note that there is a [[Developers FAQ | separate FAQ]] for those interested in Development.
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New to Maemo? There's a [[New users|New Users page]], [[Maemo basics]] article and a [[Greeters]] organization.
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New to Maemo? There's a [[New_users|New Users page]], [[Maemo basics]] -article and a [[Greeters]] Organization.
== I can't read through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==
== I can't read through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==
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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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Are you sure? You might want to check below in the [[#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 tablet firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.
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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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== Hardware==
== Hardware==
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''Note: device links will direct you to spesific hardware pages''
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''Note: device links will direct you to specific hardware pages''
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=== N900 ===
=== N900 ===
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The [[Nokia_N900|N900]] is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications.
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The [[Nokia N900|N900]] is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications.
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=== (Older) Internet Tablets ===
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Users report a total of five hardware versions for the N900. Two are reported as being pre-release loan devices (1801, 2001) and three are reported as sourced through retail channels (2101, 2104, 2204). See the [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=46314 discussion] at talk.maemo.org for the differences noted.
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* [[Nokia_N810WME|Nokia N810 Wimax Edition]]
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Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar.
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* [[Nokia_N810|Nokia N810]]
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=== (Older) Internet Tablets ===
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* [[Nokia_N800|Nokia N800]]
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* [[Nokia N810WME|Nokia N810 WiMax Edition]]
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* [[Nokia_770|Nokia 770 Internet tablet]]
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* [[Nokia N810]]
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* [[Nokia N800]]
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* [[Nokia 770|Nokia 770 Internet tablet]]
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===Battery===
===Battery===
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====Do I have to charge it fully before first use?====
====Do I have to charge it fully before first use?====
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No. It will come with about 50% of the full battery charge so you can tinker around and set your initial preferences out of the box.
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''No. It will come with some battery charge so you can play. It is still suggested that you do couple of full discharge - recharge cycles with new battery to calibrate battery for optimal performance''
====Do I have to discharge it fully each time?====
====Do I have to discharge it fully each time?====
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No, the N900 has a Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) battery, which doesn't need this. Older NiCad (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries did.
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''No, n900 has a LIon battery, which doesn't need this. Older NiCad batteries did.''
====Can I use the device while it’s charging?====
====Can I use the device while it’s charging?====
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Yes. Your files stored in 'MyDocs' (also known as the folder 'Nokia N900') will not be available in 'Mass Storage mode' or 'PC Suite mode' when connected to the computer. Clicking outside the prompt when connecting to a computer leaves it in 'Charging mode' and leaves your files accessible from the device.
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''Yes.''  
====Is it safe to leave it charging overnight? Will it stop charging itself when it’s full?====
====Is it safe to leave it charging overnight? Will it stop charging itself when it’s full?====
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Yes. By default, the notification light (when the screen is off) glows Yellow to indicate 'Charging', and is a steady green to indicate 'Battery Full'.
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''Yes''
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==== How can I extend my battery life? ====
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To ensure that your batteries last longer, check out [[Batteries#Extend_Battery_Lifetime|extending battery lifetime]]. For tips on making a single battery charge last longer, read how to [[make your battery last longer]].
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==Software and Usage==
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== Software and Usage==
===Operating System===
===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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The Nokia devices run on the [[Maemo basics|Maemo Operating System]], but there are alternatives (see alternatives below).
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====Maemo====
====Maemo====
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{{main|Codenames#Maemo}}
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The N900 runs Maemo 5 out of the box. See the [[Maemo5_101|Maemo 5 Introductory pages]] for details, movies, and advice.
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The N900 runs Maemo 5 out of the box. See the [[Maemo5 101|Maemo 5 Introductory pages]] for details, movies, and advice. [[Open development/Maemo roadmap/Fremantle|Fremantle]] is the codename of Maemo 5, which is the current version of Maemo.
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Maemo 5 is also known as [[Task:Maemo roadmap/Fremantle|Fremantle]]
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Maemo 4, also known as OS2008, was the operating system used on the Nokia N800, N810, and N810 WiMAX Edition. The original, version 4.0, release was codenamed "Chinook". A later, version 4.1, upgrade was codenamed "[[Open development/Maemo roadmap/Diablo|Diablo]]".
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====Maemo 5 Revision History====
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See the individual change-logs for more information.
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# [[Maemo 5/PR1.0|1.2009.42-11]], aka PR1.0, the N900's original (for production units) firmware.
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# 1.2009.44-1, aka PR1.0.1, was a preparatory release for PR1.1. It was only released Over-The-Air (meaning the flasher was not updated) to devices with the original firmware.
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# [[Maemo 5/PR1.1|2.2009.51-1]], aka PR1.1, was the first major firmware revision for Maemo 5.
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# [[Maemo 5/PR1.1.1|3.2010.02-8]], aka PR1.1.1, is the preparatory release for PR1.2.
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# [[Maemo 5/PR1.2|10.2010.19-1]], aka PR1.2 was released in May 2010
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# [[Maemo 5/PR1.3|20.2010.36-2]], aka PR1.3 was released in October 2010 and is the current version of Maemo 5
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==== Will Maemo 5 run on the Previous Internet Tablets? ====
==== Will Maemo 5 run on the Previous Internet Tablets? ====
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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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[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 [[:wikipedia:Texas_Instruments_OMAP|OMAP3 architecture]], the N810 and N800 are based in OMAP2 and the 770 on OMAP1.
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Earlier tablets ran earlier versions of Maemo. Links to details will be provided as time progresses.
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* [http://nokia.com/os2008 OS2008] / Maemo 4.1 / Diablo
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Earlier tablets ran earlier versions of Maemo. See the [[Codenames#Release Table|release history]] for more details.
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====What are the 'Alternatives' to Maemo====
====What are the 'Alternatives' to Maemo====
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* [[Easy_Debian]]
* See also [http://talk.maemo.org/forumdisplay.php?f=36 the talk.maemo.org Alternatives forum]
* See also [http://talk.maemo.org/forumdisplay.php?f=36 the talk.maemo.org Alternatives forum]
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====How can I reset my device to factory settings?====
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=== Games ===
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The device must be reflashed, by [[updating the firmware]].
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Go to the [[N900 Games|N900 Games Page]] to find more about gaming with N900.
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=== General Usage ===
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===Other Applications===
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==== Where do I get Software (apps) from?====
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Open application manager and start searching for useful software. If you want to know more, see [[Downloading apps]] page.
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==== How can I encode video files for playback on the device? ====
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See [[video encoding]] for information on encoding media for playback (or streaming to) the Maemo device.
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Yes. See the full list of [[N900 shortcuts and gestures]].
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==== How do I get more memory to install applications? ====
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''Note: this shouldn't be needed with N900''
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==== Can I do email? ====
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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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Yes, the N900 has an integrated e-mail client (Modest). See [[N900 Email Options]] for more help.
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See [[root access]] for information on how to get superuser permissions.
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The [[Sync]] article will tell you more.
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====How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?====
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Via control panel. Or in terminal.
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''More thorough info coming!''
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==== Which music files can be played in Maemo? ====
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====Can I edit Office files?====
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N900 comes with datavz's Office 'Office to Go' reader, so you can read office files.
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{{main|N900 Media Support}}
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Editing them is a slightly more interesting prospect, but has become a much more exciting one with [http://sureshchande.blogspot.com/2009/10/mobile-office-based-on-koffice-for.html KOffice].
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mp3, m4a (without copy protection), [[Playing OGG files|OGG]], aac, eaac and wav.
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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 install and use new themes? ====
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====Does n900 view pdf files?====
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There's a built in application for that.
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Yes, look at [[Themes]] article.
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====Does n900 have a book reader? Will it run Kindle?====
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''To be answered''
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==== How can I find files from my home directory with terminal? ====
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==== Can I do email? ====
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If you're using an N900, the [[N900 Email Options]] page can help.
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The [[MyDocs folder]] article describes the locations.
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==== How do I take a screenshot? ====
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#Make sure the screen you wish to capture is the screen showing.
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#Open the Photos Application.
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#The screen shot is the last picture taken.
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Or you can install [http://maemo.org/downloads/product/Maemo5/load-applet/ Load applet], it will allow taking screenshots and recording videos using the new applet in the hildon status menu.
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==== How do I get to the task switcher using the the keyboard? ====
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==== How do I add recurring appointments to the calendar? ====
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See the [[repeating entries in Calendar]] article.
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See the article on basic use of the [[Video camera]].
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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. 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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==== Why doesn't X forwarding over ssh work? ====
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See the article on [[X forwarding over ssh]]. The short answer is that you need to install the [http://pc-connectivity.garage.maemo.org/2nd_edition/index.html PC Connectivity] package.
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==== Does the N900 have speed dial? ====
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====I hear that the N900 doesn’t have MMS: is this true?====
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The N900 doesn't support MMS at release. However, you can install [[fMMS]] for [[MMS]] support.
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====Does the 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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==== What can I do with GPS? ====
==== What can I do with GPS? ====
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[http://maemo.nokia.com/features/ovi-maps/ Ovi Maps] comes preinstalled to N900 and there are ways to go [[Geocaching]] with Maemo devices too.
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[http://maemo.nokia.com/features/ovi-maps/ Ovi Maps] comes preinstalled to the N900 and there are ways to go [[Geocaching]] with Maemo devices too. You can also make use of the maps provided by the [http://openstreetmap.org OpenStreetMap] project.
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==== How can I sync personal data? ====
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==== Which music files can be played in Maemo? ====
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mp3, m4a(without copy protection, [[Playing OGG files|OGG]], etc...
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== Community==
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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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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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=== How can I help with software development ===
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Read instructions from page [[Help testing software]]. Please read the disclaimer first.
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=== How can I get root access? ===
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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] or [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=63747 GeePS] A native front end for Google maps''
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=== My tablet is slow and unresponsive. What can I do? ===
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=== I have trouble connecting to the internet over wifi ===
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=== I installed something and now my n900 isn’t working at all. ===
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''To be answered''
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===There’s a light flashing on my n900===
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Adblock Plus works on the N900 and is available as a free download. See the [http://maemo.org/packages/view/adblock-plus-1.0/ package page] for more information.
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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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= Old FAQ =
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...is being merged to main article right now...
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=== Games ===
 
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== Troubleshooting and Optimization==
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Very first thing: read an article that describes how to stay away from troubles. It is called [[General precautions]]'''
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==== Where do I get software (apps) from?====
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=== Troubleshooting ===
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Open application manager and start searching for useful software. You can learn more about [[downloading apps|downloading applications]] and [[installing applications]].
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==== My tablet is slow and unresponsive. What can I do? ====
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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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''To be answered''
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==== My system is unstable and applications crash a lot. What's wrong? ====
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==== I have trouble connecting to the internet over wifi ====
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==== I installed something and now my n900 isn’t working right. ====
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''To be answered''
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====Can I edit Office files?====
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==== I installed something and now my n900 isn’t working at all. ====
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''To be answered''
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==== I have trouble connecting to the internet over wifi ====
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''To be answered''
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Editing them is a slightly more interesting prospect, but has become a much more exciting one with [http://sureshchande.blogspot.com/2009/10/mobile-office-based-on-koffice-for.html KOffice].
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====There’s a light flashing on my n900====
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[[Easy Debian]], which also provides a LXDE desktop environment, has OpenOffice.org Writer (Word Processor), Impress (Presentation Editor), and Calc (Spreadsheet Editor) installed. It is available for Maemo 5, as well as OS2008.
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Look at [[Maemo5 101]] for further info about what different colour and blinking means
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[http://maemo.org/packages/view/gnuplot/ Gnuplot] is also avaliable as a native application for charts/graphs/spreasheets.
 
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====Does the N900 view pdf files?====
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=== Optimization ===
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There's a built in application for that.
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==== How can I get root access? ====
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====Does Maemo 5 have a book reader? Will it run Kindle?====
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See [[root access]] for information on how to get superuser permissions.
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[http://maemo.org/downloads/product/Maemo5/fbreader/ FBReader] is available. Although it cannot read DRM-encrypted ebooks (like Kindle), it can read nearly any un-encrypted ebook format.
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==== How can I improve battery life? ====
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Read article [[How To Make Your Battery Last Longer]].
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== Community ==
 
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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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====How often do I need to update? And why?====
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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.
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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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In case of doubt [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=27900 use the Talk forum]. Being blunt when reporting bugs on talk.maemo.org is highly discouraged (for example: Internet won't open. What do I do?). Describe the problem as detailed as you can without being overly elaborate.
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See [[Maemo Talk Do's and Don'ts]] (page under construction) for more information.
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=== What is the Community Council? ===
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=== How can I help with software development ===
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Read instructions from the [[Help testing software]] article. Please read the disclaimer first.
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== Troubleshooting and Optimization ==
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''Note: all short answers to tables!''
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The most important part: read the article [[General precautions]] to stay out of trouble. Hope you read this before all hope is gone!
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=== Troubleshooting ===
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=== Optimization ===
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===How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?===
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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 better to download - for example your using your home network rather than your data plan.
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== Future ==
== Future ==
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=== Can I Plug in USB devices to my N900? ===
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=== What is Maemo 5 / Fremantle? ===
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[[Task:Maemo roadmap/Fremantle|Fremantle]] is the codename of Maemo 5, which is the next major release after [http://nokia.com/os2008 OS2008] / Maemo 4.1 / Diablo
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Not yet. See the article on [[N900 Hardware USB Host]] for some more details on efforts to make this work. The current status is that it works, but a user friendly solution is some way off.
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=== What is MeeGo / Maemo 6 / Harmattan? ===
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But with the announcement of the Intel Moblin and Nokia Maemo merge to form MeeGo, [[Open development/Maemo roadmap/Harmattan|Harmattan]] is now the "stepping stone" for the merge.
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=== Will Harmattan work on my N900? ===
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As of 2013, there have been no official announcements from Nokia of a MeeGo-Harmattan "Hacker Edition" for the N900.
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However, a fork of the official port of mainline MeeGo sponsored by Nokia, Nemo, based on Mer, can be installed on the N900.
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=== What is Maemo 6 / Harmattan? ===
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''To be answered''
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