Maemo For Beginners

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== An idiot's guide to using Nokia's internet tablets ==
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If you've bought a [[Nokia N800]], [[Nokia N810|N810]] or [[Nokia N900|N900]] and need help with the basics of how to use it, this might be a good place to start.
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If you've bought a Nokia N800 or N810 and need help with the basics of how to use it, this might be a good place to start.
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The tutorials in this section deal with all the main stuff you can do with the Nokia tablets, and they're written in a language that (hopefully!) anyone can understand.
The tutorials in this section deal with all the main stuff you can do with the Nokia tablets, and they're written in a language that (hopefully!) anyone can understand.
In case you're wondering what "Maemo" actually means, the Nokia tablets run on an operating system called Linux Maemo, and maemo.org is the official website of the Maemo developer and user community.
In case you're wondering what "Maemo" actually means, the Nokia tablets run on an operating system called Linux Maemo, and maemo.org is the official website of the Maemo developer and user community.
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The original versions of these tutorials were published on the Internet Tablet School site and are used here with permission.
Anyway, on with the tutorials!
Anyway, on with the tutorials!
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==Start Here!==
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*'''[[First_Steps_With_Your_Nokia_Tablet|So you've bought a Nokia N800 or N810? Here's what you should do first...]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_find_built-in_help_on_the_Nokia_n800_and_n810|How to find the official manual and built-in help on the N800 and N810]]'''
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==Miscellaneous Important Stuff==
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*'''[[Switching_Off_Fit_Width_To_View|Web pages distorted and slow to load? Try switching off the Fit Width To View option]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_fix_your_tablet_browser_if_Flash_doesn%27t_work|How to fix the web browser if it won't display Flash-based pages]]'''
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*'''[[How_To_Make_Your_Battery_Last_Longer|How to make your tablet's battery last as long as possible]]'''
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*'''[[N810_Memory_Card_Bug|Do you use the internal memory card on the Nokia N810? If so, read this.]]'''
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==About The Internet Tablets==
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*'''[[Internet_tablets|What are internet tablets, and why would I want to use one?]]'''
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==Connecting The Tablets To The Internet==
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*'''[[How_to_connect_your_tablet_to_the_internet_using_Wi-Fi|How to connect your tablet to the internet using Wi-Fi / WLAN]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_connect_your_tablet_to_the_internet_using_a_mobile_phone|How to connect your tablet to the internet using a mobile phone (cell phone)]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_connect_your_tablet_to_the_internet_with_Fon_routers|How to connect your tablet to the internet using a Fon connection (La Fonera)]]'''
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==Setting Up & Customising The Tablets==
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*'''[[How_to_update_the_firmware_on_the_Nokia_N800_and_n810|How to update the firmware on the N800 and N810]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_customise_the_tablet_wallpaper|How to customise the tablet's desktop wallpaper]]'''
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*'''[[Themes|How to change the tablet's theme]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_customise_the_desktop_and_interface_on_the_N800_and_N810|How to customise the N800 and N810 desktop and interface]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_adjust_the_Nokia_n800_and_n810_nightlight|How to customise the N800 and N810 blinking light]]'''
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*'''[[Lock the screen and keyboard|How to lock the touchscreen and keys on the N900, N810 and N800]]'''
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==Tablet Accessories==
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*'''[[Using_memory_cards_with_the_Nokia_N800|A guide to memory cards on the Nokia N800]]'''
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*'''[[What_comes_with_the_nokia_n810_and_how_to_replace_anything_broken_or_lost|What comes with the N810 and how to replace anything that's missing or broken]]'''
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*'''[[What_comes_with_the_nokia_n800_and_how_to_replace_anything_broken_or_lost|What comes with the N800 and how to replace anything that's missing or broken]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_connect_a_wireless_bluetooth_keyboard_to_the_nokia_n800_and_n810|How to connect and use a wireless Bluetooth keyboard with the N800 and N810]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_connect_a_wireless_bluetooth_headset_to_the_nokia_n800_and_n810|How to connect and use a wireless Bluetooth headset with the N800 and N810]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_crochet_a_lovely_pouch_for_the_nokia_n800_and_n810|How to crochet a lovely pouch for the N800 and N810]]'''
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===Miscellaneous Important Stuff===
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==Using The Tablets For Internet Stuff==
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*[[Switching_Off_Fit_Width_To_View|Web pages distorted and slow to load? Try switching off the Fit Width To View option]]
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*'''[[How_to_use_the_web_browser_on_the_Nokia_N800_and_N810|Hints and tips on using the web browser on the Nokia N800 and N810]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_use_e-mail_on_the_nokia_n800_and_n810|How to use e-mail on the Nokia N800 and N810]]'''
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*'''[[How_to_use_skype_on_the_nokia_n800_and_n810|How to use Skype on the Nokia N800 and N810]]'''
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*'''[[How to use the web browser on the Nokia N900]]'''
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*[[How_To_Fix_Flash|How to fix the web browser if it won't display Flash-based pages]]
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==Using The Tablets For Other Stuff==
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*[[How_To_Make_Your_Battery_Last_Longer|How to make your tablet's battery last as long as possible]]
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*'''[[How_to_find_and_install_applications_on_the_Nokia_N800_and_N810|How to find and install applications and games on the Nokia N800 and N810]]'''
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*[[N810_Memory_Card_Bug|Do you use the internal memory card on the Nokia N810? If so, read this.]]
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[[Category:Beginners]]
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[[Category:N900]]

Latest revision as of 08:33, 7 December 2010

If you've bought a Nokia N800, N810 or N900 and need help with the basics of how to use it, this might be a good place to start.

The tutorials in this section deal with all the main stuff you can do with the Nokia tablets, and they're written in a language that (hopefully!) anyone can understand.

In case you're wondering what "Maemo" actually means, the Nokia tablets run on an operating system called Linux Maemo, and maemo.org is the official website of the Maemo developer and user community.

The original versions of these tutorials were published on the Internet Tablet School site and are used here with permission.

Anyway, on with the tutorials!

Contents

[edit] Start Here!

[edit] Miscellaneous Important Stuff

[edit] About The Internet Tablets

[edit] Connecting The Tablets To The Internet

[edit] Setting Up & Customising The Tablets

[edit] Tablet Accessories

[edit] Using The Tablets For Internet Stuff

[edit] Using The Tablets For Other Stuff

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