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=== N900 === | === N900 === | ||
- | The [[Nokia N900|N900]] is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications. | + | 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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- | Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar. | + | |
=== (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?==== | ||
- | No. It will | + | 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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#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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==== 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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==== I can use the phone in portrait mode: why can’t I use that for other things? ==== | ==== I can use the phone in portrait mode: why can’t I use that for other things? ==== | ||
- | + | The N900 doesn't '''currently''' support portrait mode beyond the phone use. It is expected this will arrive in an update, and some developers are working on applications that use portrait mode. | |
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=== Texts === | === Texts === | ||
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====Is there a portrait mode keyboard?==== | ====Is there a portrait mode keyboard?==== | ||
- | There is a portrait mode dialing pad for making calls. | + | 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?==== | ||
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==== What can I do with GPS? ==== | ==== What can I do with GPS? ==== | ||
- | [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 | + | [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. |
==== What’s the difference between GPS and a-GPS? ==== | ==== What’s the difference between GPS and a-GPS? ==== | ||
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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. | As of October 2009, none of the "big names"--Garmin, Google, TomTom, etc.--have announced any plans to release software for the N900. | ||
- | + | ==== 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'' | ''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'' | ||
==== 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? ==== | ==== 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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+ | ''[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].'' | ||
=== Internet === | === Internet === | ||
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====Does the N900 play YouTube videos?==== | ====Does the N900 play YouTube videos?==== | ||
- | Yes. You might wish to try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65854 CuteTube] | + | Yes. You might wish to try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65854 CuteTube] a feature rich Youtube client. |
====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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===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]]. | ||
- | You can browse Extras and Ovi applications online with [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/ Maemo Select] | + | 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 | ||
- | If | + | 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. | ||
- | + | 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? === | ||
- | + | The "official" answer from Nokia as of 2010 is "We don't Know." | |
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[[Category:Users]] | [[Category:Users]] | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] | [[Category:Beginners]] |
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