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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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For development topics, please see the [[Developer frequently asked questions]].
==Principles of frequently asked questions ==
==Principles of frequently asked questions ==
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* [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.
New to Maemo? There's a [[New users|New Users page]], [[Maemo basics]] article and a [[Greeters]] organization.
New to Maemo? There's a [[New users|New Users page]], [[Maemo basics]] article and a [[Greeters]] organization.
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== 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 [[#Troubleshooting_and_Optimization|Troubleshooting]] section.  
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Are you sure? You might want to check below in the [[User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdea#Troubleshooting_and_Optimization Troubleshooting]] section.  
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.
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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=== 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. Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar.
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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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Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar.
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=== (Older) Internet Tablets ===
=== (Older) Internet Tablets ===
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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 comes with about 50% of the full battery charge so you can tinker around and set your initial preferences out of the box.
====Do I have to discharge it fully each time?====
====Do I have to discharge it fully each time?====
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See the individual change-logs for more information.
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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# 1.2009.42-11, the N900's original (for production units) firmware.
# 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.
# 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.
# [[Maemo 5/PR1.1|2.2009.51-1]], aka PR1.1, was the first major firmware revision for Maemo 5.
# [[Maemo 5/PR1.1|2.2009.51-1]], aka PR1.1, was the first major firmware revision for Maemo 5.
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Yes, the N900 has an integrated e-mail client (Modest). See [[N900 Email Options]] for more help.
Yes, the N900 has an integrated e-mail client (Modest). See [[N900 Email Options]] for more help.
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==== What can I do with GPS? ====
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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.
==== How can I sync personal data? ====
==== How can I sync personal data? ====
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#Open the Photos Application.
#Open the Photos Application.
#The screen shot is the last picture taken.
#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.
 
==== How do I get to the task switcher using the the keyboard? ====
==== How do I get to the task switcher using the the keyboard? ====
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==== TV Out ====
==== TV Out ====
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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.
 
Make sure that you check Settings/TV Out and change the video format to PAL or NTSC for your local TV system, prior to connecting it to the TV.
Make sure that you check Settings/TV Out and change the video format to PAL or NTSC for your local TV system, prior to connecting it to the TV.
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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.
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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=== Phone usage ===
 
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==== Does the N900 have speed dial? ====
 
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You can put contact shortcuts on the desktop...
 
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==== Does the 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 into the address book, if it is not, then you probably want to copy it from your old phone manually.
 
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==== Does the N900 log calls for length? ====
 
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==== Can I sort calls by received/sent/missed? ====
 
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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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There is no an official Nokia update which supports portrait mode, for now it is only available throughout [http://wiki.maemo.org/CSSU CSSU] ( community seamless software update ).
 
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And most of the applications in the [http://wiki.maemo.org/Repository repositories] now supports portrait mode.
 
=== Texts ===
=== Texts ===
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====I hear that the N900 doesn’t have MMS: is this true?====
====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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The N900 doesn't support MMS at release. However, you can install [[fMMS]] for MMS support.
====Does the N900 have message receipt?====
====Does the N900 have message receipt?====
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====Is there a portrait mode keyboard?====
====Is there a portrait mode keyboard?====
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There is a portrait mode dialing pad for making calls. Now the portrait keyboard can be found in Maemo [http://wiki.maemo.org/Repository repositories]
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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.
====Is there T9 entry?====
====Is there T9 entry?====
No, though this could be added by a third party developer later. See [[VertSMS]], for instance.
No, though this could be added by a third party developer later. See [[VertSMS]], for instance.
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==== Can I send SMS to more than one person at once? ====
==== Can I send SMS to more than one person at once? ====
Yes. See how to [[SMS Multiple Contacts|send an SMS to multiple contacts]].
Yes. See how to [[SMS Multiple Contacts|send an SMS to multiple contacts]].
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=== GPS ===
 
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==== What can I do with GPS? ====
 
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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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==== What’s the difference between GPS and a-GPS? ====
 
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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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==== If I only use GPS (not a-GPS) will I still burn my data plan? ====
 
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==== What map programmes can I use? ====
 
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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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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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There exists a Maemo version of Sygic Navigator.
 
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==== Does the N900 support Google maps? ====
 
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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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==== 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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Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20100802053304/http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html Archive]) (<- dead link : blog talking about iPhones now! See symbian.clanteam.com [http://symbian.clanteam.com/indexmaps.htm] or europe.nokia.com [http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/maps-support/compatibility-and-download#/nokia-n900/]). Or you can use [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=820369&postcount=11 Mappero] and Google maps.
 
=== Internet ===
=== Internet ===
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====Does the N900 need a firewall?====
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====Does n900 need a firewall?====
Maybe not.
Maybe not.
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====Does the N900 need anti-virus?====
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====Does n900 need an anti-virus?====
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.
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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====Does the N900 play YouTube videos?====
====Does the N900 play YouTube videos?====
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Yes. You might wish to try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65854 CuteTube], a feature rich Youtube client.
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Yes.
====Can I use MSN Messenger on the N900====
====Can I use MSN Messenger on the N900====
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Go to the [[Customizing Maemo]] page to find more about customization in the N900.
Go to the [[Customizing Maemo]] page to find more about customization in the N900.
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==== Can the N900 be deployed in the enterprise environment? ====
 
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Yes, there is a guide on [[Enterprise Deployment Guide|Enterprise provisioning]].
 
===Other Applications===
===Other Applications===
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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]].
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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You can browse Extras and Ovi applications online with [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/ Maemo Select].
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You can browse Extras and Ovi applications online with [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/ Maemo Select]
Apps fall into one of several categories.
Apps fall into one of several categories.
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* ''[[Extras-devel]]'' - beta or even alpha level software. Should only be installed by very experienced or suicidal users, who know what to do if software breaks their device
* ''[[Extras-devel]]'' - beta or even alpha level software. Should only be installed by very experienced or suicidal users, who know what to do if software breaks their device
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If you don't find the application that you want, you can register you interest in the [[applications you wish were ported from other platforms]] article.
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If dont find the application that you want you can register you interest in the [[applications you wish were ported from other platforms]] article.
====Can I edit Office files?====
====Can I edit Office files?====
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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.
[[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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[http://maemo.org/packages/view/gnuplot/ Gnuplot] is also avaliable as a native application for charts/graphs/spreasheets.
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Gnuplot is also avaliable as a native application for charts/graphs/spreasheets.
====Does the N900 view pdf files?====
====Does the N900 view pdf files?====
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=== Will Harmattan work on my N900? ===
=== 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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The "official" answer from Nokia as of 2010 is "We don't Know."
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Furthermore, development on Harmattan at Nokia has stopped, and is not anticipated to continue in any capacity in the future.
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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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