tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60004212862212382062024-03-13T19:57:20.267-07:00Tablet SchoolUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-84924712639394692812012-05-14T09:15:00.000-07:002012-05-14T09:15:22.073-07:00Amazing tool for sign translationThe number of available phone applications is growing at top speed. I am trying to learn new languages and love traveling, so a good grasp of several languages is what I really need.<br />
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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/h2OfQdYrHRs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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Recently I came across a superb <a href="http://uastudent.com/category/english/history-of-english-language/">course of English language history</a> and begin to understand better grammar rules and language phenomena. <br />
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Hopefully there will be more other applications for language learning and I will review them with great pleasure.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-10442824156964144942012-03-20T20:01:00.000-07:002012-04-10T15:01:46.360-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: Take notes and doodle with XournalXournal for the N800 and N810<br />
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Xournal is a very useful and fun application for OS2008, the operating system run by the N800 and N810 internet tablets.<br />
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Its basic idea is very simple: it simulates having pads of paper, pencils, coloured pens, highlighters and rulers. This means you can write and draw on virtual bits of paper just like you would do in real life.<br />
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At this point many of you may be screaming at the monitor: "Why don't you just use real paper and real pens you idiot?" That's a fair point, but there are two main advantages that Xournal has over the real thing:<br />
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- You can write, draw and highlight in lots of different colours, on any colour or pattern paper you want, without having to carry a bag full of materials with you. It's like having a stationery shop in your pocket.<br />
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- You can save your work and refer to it later, or even turn it into a PDF file which can be e-mailed to other people and viewed on other devices such as your PC.<br />
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In any case, Xournal is completely free so if you're interested it's well worth installing it and trying it out for yourself.<br />
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How to install Xournal<br />
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Xournal is available for free from the maemo.org website's downloads section. Here's the exact way to get it:<br />
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1. On your tablet, open a new browser window and go to the address maemo.org<br />
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2. Click on the "Downloads" link at the top of the screen.<br />
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3. Click on the search box in the top right hand corner, enter the word "xournal" and click on the search button.<br />
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4. You should get just one result, the Xournal application. Click on its title and you'll be taken to a page all about it including user reviews and comments.<br />
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5. Click on the green arrow to install Xournal on your tablet. This will make the Application Manager open and start the installation process automatically.<br />
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6. Say yes, ok or I accept to all of the windows that appear.<br />
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7. Xournal will tell you when it has been installed successfully. You can now close the Application Manager and the web browser window.<br />
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How to use Xournal<br />
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You can activate Xournal from the Applications Menu (the green squares on the left). You'll find Xournal's icon in the Extras section, probably right at the bottom.<br />
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Xournal is a fairly simple application, but it also has lots of advanced options for people who want to tweak and customise it to their liking. The best way to get to know it is to try it out by doing a rough sketch and then pressing the buttons at the bottom and selecting the options in the menu at the top.<br />
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Here are some hints and tips to get you started though:<br />
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- The palette icon doesn't do anything, it seems to be just labelling the colour menu to its right.<br />
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- If you're using the text tool, if you've clicked somewhere and can't get any text to appear, try clicking on that place again.<br />
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- The horizontal arrows move you up and down through the various bits of paper you're working on.<br />
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- The curved arrows redo or undo your actions. You can press them several times if you want to remove or restore several actions. This might sound a bit odd, but it's very useful and you can see it demonstrated in the video above.<br />
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- You will find it easier to work with the paper by pressing the tablet's full screen button, and then clicking on the "best fit" option from the magnifying glass with the square inside it (in the bottom right corner).<br />
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- You can access the menu at the top while in full screen mode by pressing the tablet's "menu" button (it's the middle one of the three on the front of the N800, and next to the keyboard on the N810).<br />
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- You can zoom out with the magnifying glass with the "-" sign on it, and you can still write and draw while zoomed out. Pressing the "best fit" button is a good way of getting back close to the paper.<br />
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- You can save your work so far by clicking on the floppy disk icon at the bottom of the screen. You can start a new file by clicking on the icon that looks like a white bit of paper.<br />
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- You can turn what you've written and drawn as a PDF file by going to the menu at the top, then clicking "File", then clicking "Export to PDF".<br />
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- You can alter the thickness of pencils, rubbers (erasers), or highighters by clicking on the menu at the top of the screen, then clicking on "Tools", then "Pen Options" or "Eraser Options" or "Highlighter Options".<br />
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- You can change the style and colour of paper from the menu at the top, in the "Journal" section.<br />
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- You can save your current preferences or set them to save automatically from the main menu at the top, in the "Options" section.<br />
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- Don't be afraid to try stuff out, there are lots of useful things in the menu at the top. Remember to use the arrows at the bottom of some menus to see all their options.<br />
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How to remove Xournal<br />
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If you no longer want it, you can remove Xournal from your tablet by the following procedure:<br />
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1. Click on the Applications Menu.<br />
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2. Select "Settings".<br />
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3. Select "Applications Manager".<br />
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4. Select "Show Installed Applications".<br />
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5. Select Xournal from the list, and click on "Uninstall" at the bottom of the screen.<br />
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Xournal should now automatically remove itself from your tablet.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-1106498608430553422011-07-10T11:13:00.000-07:002012-04-12T07:50:29.928-07:00Canola and the future of the Nokia tabletsNormally the Internet Tablet School refrains from any kind of editorial position, we're usually just trying to help people get the most from their internet tablets. However, the following article is an exception.<br />
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We now feel that the time has come for Nokia to abandon the current graphical interface used by the tablets, and replace it with something simpler, more streamlined and intuitive. It should be something that even a non-technical person could use without any prior knowledge, and without having to consult any instructions.<br />
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There's a wonderful interface already available on the tablets which is up to this task, but so far Nokia don't seem to want to use it. It's called Canola.<br />
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How the tablets got their current interface<br />
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The Nokia internet tablets currently use a graphical interface called Hildon, which was first developed for their 7700 and 7710 smartphones way back in 2004. The latest version of Hildon is to be found in OS2008 on the N800 and N810, and it still follows the basic design principles of the original 2004 version.<br />
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However, the world has changed quite a bit since 2004. More and more ordinary people want to use the internet on a portable device. Pocket-sized computers are no longer playthings of nerds and businesspeople, they're becoming useful tools in everyday life. The portable internet is going mass market, just like mobile phones went mass market.<br />
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The very fact that a site like the Internet Tablet School now receives thousands of visitors a day shows how Nokia's tablets have entered the mainstream. We only write tutorials for tablet beginners, and our visitor numbers keep growing and growing.<br />
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These everyday users need to be catered to if the tablets are to mature beyond their "hobbyist" image and attract large numbers of users.<br />
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The very first home computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s had their roots in hobbyist computer kits that sold a few thousand. Home computer sales skyrocketed into the millions when they became easy enough for anyone to use, and didn't expect users to have any prior knowledge. The Nokia tablets are now at a similar sort of turning point.<br />
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Why Canola should become the Nokia tablets' new interface<br />
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Canola tears up all the rules that Hildon laid down about interfaces. It does the job mentioned above: it completely ignores what's gone before and reinvents the tablets as devices that anyone could use, even people who are using them for the very first time.<br />
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The visual prompts and layouts used by Canola are spot-on, it's always obvious what you have to do to make something happen. This is very important because if you instinctively know how to use the interface first time round, you won't forget how to do it later.<br />
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The beauty of Canola is that, unlike Hildon, it requires no instructions at all in order to use it. Every icon and option has a very specific and unambiguous meaning, so navigation between pages is extremely intuitive. When something moves on the screen in Canola it does so gracefully, making the whole process seem efficient and fast. Put all these together and you have a very newbie-friendly interface indeed, which is what the tablets need right now.<br />
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You can see a demonstration of Canola in action in the video above.<br />
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You can also try Canola out on your N800 or N810 tablet right now by going to maemo.org on your tablet's browser, then click on Downloads, search for Canola, then click on its title, and finally click on the green arrow to install it.<br />
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Canola isn't perfect, and it still needs lots of work because at present it only handles multimedia applications. However, based on what it's like so far, we are absolutely convinced that Canola (or something very much like Canola) is what Nokia should use as a basis for a new tablet interface.<br />
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Hildon's design princples are from the days when portable devices were bought by small numbers of serious users. Canola points to the future, and shows us portable devices being bought by large numbers of casual users. If Nokia wants the tablets to survive and thrive, they need to embrace the future and adopt a Canola-like tablet interface.<br />
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That's all.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-17185533807662700092010-12-10T14:59:00.000-08:002012-04-12T07:49:56.476-07:00Internet Tablet School taking a breakThere won't be any new articles on the Internet Tablet School for the next couple of weeks, but we'll be back after that with new tutorials. You can of course browse our archive of previous tutorials.<br />
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If you're interested, you may want to follow Nokia's announcements at the upcoming CTIA 2008 trade fair from the 1st to 3rd of April. One announcement will probably be the "N810 WiMAX Edition", which is a normal N810 tablet that also has WiMAX compatibility. WiMAX is a very new kind of wireless network which works like Wi-Fi but has a much longer range. However, there aren't very many WiMAX networks yet, so this isn't quite as exciting as it sounds, but things may change in the future of course.<br />
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Incidentally, we do know Nokia have some other interesting tablet-related announcements too, but we can't say what they are yet! ;-)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-55576350902580899842009-11-01T07:43:00.000-08:002012-04-12T07:49:38.122-07:00More about the Nokia N800Personally I like Nokia products and it doesn’t matter whether it is a cell phone or a tablet. Currently I own Nokia N800 and would like to say a bit about it.<br />
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In 2007 Nokia N800 was introduced as a replacement for Nokia 770 version, which was one of the first tablets ever. It had a large variety of new and improved features such as:<br />
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processor, which was faster than ever<br />
doubled the amount of RAM<br />
additional improvements such as a built-in camera for video calls<br />
built-in stereo speakers<br />
2 x SD-sized memory card slots<br />
a built-in stand, which I use every day<br />
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Nokia N800 started to win buyers attention – it was nice looking with its attractive curvy steel-and-plastic casing. And to round everything up, it was added to N-series and if you are a Nokia fan, you know what difference it makes.<br />
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But let’s talk more about improvements of N800 compared to Nokia 770. It had a totally new operating system (Internet Tablet OS 2007), which replaced the 770's OS 2006. But all these improvements didn’t make this tablet perfect. In late 2007, Nokia introduced a new N810. This new tablet was the replacement for the N800.<br />
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The new version offered improvements of the operating system, new OS 2008 was released, and a built-in keyboard and GPS receiver, which sounded like an insane thing back then.<br />
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The N800 even has some of its own hardware advantages to counter the N810's keyboard and GPS. Nokia N800 has two fully functional memory card slots and the N800 has a built-in FM radio receiver.<br />
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All in all, the N800 was one of the first good tablets, which I got to use and I pride myself upon it.<br />
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Technical Specifications of Nokia N800 Internet Tablet<br />
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Year of Launch: Early 2007<br />
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Weight: 206g<br />
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Battery Life: 3.5 hours working time and 13 days standby<br />
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Wireless: Internet access through Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), internet access through Bluetooth-compatible mobile phones supporting DUN profile<br />
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Camera: 352x288 pixels in video mode<br />
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Screen: 800x480 pixels, 65 thousand colours<br />
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Storage: 256 megabytes built-in, two SDHC memory card slots. SDHC slot compatible with SD, miniSD, microSD, MMC and RS-MMC card sizes.<br />
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128 megabytes of RAM<br />
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400mhz or 330mhz processor<br />
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Supports OS 2007 or OS 2008Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-44380619212593773162009-05-02T07:43:00.000-07:002012-04-12T07:50:11.799-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: How to install and use Skype to make free and cheap phone callsWhat is Skype? What is it used for?<br />
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Skype is a popular internet phone application, which lets you make and receive free calls to and from other Skype users. It doesn't matter where you are, you can talk to anyone else on Skype free of charge.<br />
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You can optionally also make and receive cheap calls to and from ordinary phones (including landline phones and mobile phones) by paying a fee to use the extra services SkypeOut (for calling normal phones) and SkypeIn (for receiving calls from normal phones).<br />
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Skype effectively turns the tablets into mobile phones, especially if you buy the extra services. It works through the tablets' Wi-Fi connection and also through their Bluetooth mobile phone connection, though the sound quality may be very low if your phone connection is very slow (for example the quality is very bad on 2G phone networks but better on 2.5G, 3G and 3.5G networks).<br />
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Skype on the tablet is the same thing as Skype on a PC or Skype on a smartphone, it's all one network and all Skype users can talk to each other whatever device they're using. You can use Skype on many devices simultaneously. For example, you could have the same Skype account running on your tablet and on your PC, and any incoming calls will ring on both devices. You can answer these calls on any device you want, it doesn't make any difference.<br />
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How much does it cost to use Skype?<br />
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Calls between Skype members are free, you can talk for as long as you want and Skype will not charge anything.<br />
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Bear in mind though that if you're using Skype on the tablets through a Bluetooth mobile phone connection, you will have to pay whatever data fees your phone network operator normally charges you for using the phone as a modem. Check with your network operator if you're unsure what these charges are, and ask them about any special deals they have as many networks offer deals where you just pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited access.<br />
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The cost of calls to ordinary phone numbers depends on which country they're in. You can see a complete list of these charges on the Skype website. It doesn't matter which country you are in, all that matters is which country the number you're ringing is in.<br />
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How to install Skype on the N800 and N810<br />
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The N800 and N810 have a Skype icon in the "My Selection" part of the Applications menu (the green squares on the left). If Skype is already installed, clicking on this icon starts it up. If Skype isn't already installed, clicking on this will start the automatic installation process. Say "yes" and "ok" and "I agree" to all the questions it asks, and the Skype app should install without any problems.<br />
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If the tablet won't let you install Skype by clicking on the icon, you probably need to update the tablet's firmware. You can find out how by clicking here to view our firmware update tutorial.<br />
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How to sign in to Skype<br />
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Once Skype is installed, click on its icon in the Applications menu to activate it. You may have to agree to the app's user agreement the first time you use it.<br />
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If you already have a Skype account, for example from Skype on your PC or any other device, you can use this same account to access Skype on the tablet. Simply enter your username and password, and tick the box if you want it to automatically log you in when you start the application in the future (this is highly recommended!).<br />
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If you don't have a Skype account, click on the "New User?" icon to create one.<br />
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After you've signed in with your account's username and password, you will see your Skype contacts list appear on the left of the screen. This will happen even if you normally use Skype on a PC, because the contacts list is stored online and automatically downloaded onto whatever device you're using.<br />
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How to call other Skype members<br />
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If you already have some Skype contacts, you can call them by just selecting their name from the list and pressing the green "Call" button.<br />
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When you do call people a special window will appear which includes buttons for ending the call, muting the call and adjusting the volume. It will ring just like a normal phone until the other person answers.<br />
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If you want to add Skype contacts, click on the menu at the top and then "Add A Contact". It will then ask you to search for whoever you want to add as a contact. If you already know their Skype username, enter this in the search box and click on "Find". If you only know their real name, you can enter this too but the results may not be the person you think they are. For example searching for "John Smith" displays the usernames of many people with that name.<br />
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When you do find a username you want to add to the contacts, click on it on the search results and then click on "Add Skype Contact" at the bottom of the screen. Tick or untick the box depending on whether you want to share your Skype details with that person, and then click on "OK" to add them to your contacts. If you don't want to add any contacts at all, click on the "X" in the top right hand corner.<br />
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Remember that you can use Skype on any device to call people on any device. Skype on a tablet can be used to call Skype members on a PC for example, and you can have Skype active on many devices at once. This is handy if you want to use the tablet as a Skype phone around the house or on the move, so that you're not tied down to using Skype on your PC.<br />
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How to receive calls from Skype members<br />
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To receive calls on Skype, the Skype application must be active. When someone calls a window will pop up in the application with an option to answer the call or to reject it.<br />
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However, you do not have to have Skype constantly on the screen for it to be active. After you've signed in, you can leave Skype running in the background and use the tablet for something else if you prefer. This can be done by clicking on the minimise icon in the top right hand corner (it looks like an arrow pointing down at a line).<br />
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When a call comes through, you will hear the Skype ringtone, a notice will appear in the top right corner saying there's an incoming call, and the Skype icon in the task bar will flash. See the video above for an example of this happening.<br />
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If the Skype app is minimised when the call comes through, you can restore it to full size by clicking on its icon on the left of the screen. You can then answer the call by clicking on "Answer".<br />
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How to call real phone numbers on Skype<br />
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Skype lets you call real phone numbers using a service called SkypeOut. This costs money, in fact it's the main way that the Skype company receives an income.<br />
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If you want to call a real phone number, click on the blue phone icon near the top of the screen (watch the video above if you're unsure where this is).<br />
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You then enter the phone number using the on-screen keypad, but remember that you have to enter it in an international form, which means using the country code of the person you're calling and also dropping the first 0 from their number if there is one. For example, the country code for Finland is 358 so calls to Finland through Skype always begin +358. If a Finnish phone number has a 0 at its beginning, this is dropped in the international form of that number, so "09 12345678" would become "+358 9 12345678".<br />
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You need to have Skype Credit if you want to phone real numbers though. This can be added by clicking on the "Buy Skype Credit" link in the Skype application, which is next to the on-screen keypad. You can pay for Skype Credit using a credit card, or alternatively you may be able to buy Skype Credit vouchers with cash in certain shops.<br />
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As noted in the costs section above, the cost of calls to real numbers on Skype depends entirely on where the number is. It makes no difference where you are. You can see the current rates by clicking on the "SkypeOut rates" link next to the on-screen keypad.<br />
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How to receive calls from real numbers on Skype<br />
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As well as SkypeOut, there's another service available from Skype called SkypeIn, which gives you a real phone number that other people can call. Calls to this number go automatically to your Skype account, and it effectively turns your Skype account into a phone line.<br />
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Like SkypeOut, you have to pay for SkypeIn, but it's just a flat fee which lets you use the number for a certain amount of time.<br />
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To add SkypeIn to your account using the tablet, click on the Skype menu at the top, then Tools, then Settings, then click on the small arrow pointing right on the right side of the screen until you get a tab called "Services". Click on the "Extend" link next to the "SkypeIn" icon. It will then open part of the Skype website, follow the instructions to proceed.<br />
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How to tell if you've received a missed call<br />
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You can see a complete list of calls made and received by clicking on the History icon on the main page of the Skype app. The icon looks like a clock with a blue frame, it's next to the Contacts and SkypeOut icons.<br />
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If you have received an unanswered call, the History icon should have a red symbol next to it, and you can see who called you by clicking on the icon.<br />
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Where is the tablet's microphone? Where should I talk into?<br />
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In normal mode the tablet works like a speakerphone, you just put it on a table and talk to it like you would talk to a real person.<br />
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However, if you really want to know, the N800's microphone is in the middle of the top edge of the tablet, while the N810's microphone is in the middle of the bottom edge of the tablet.<br />
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What about privacy? How do I call someone without the call coming through the tablet speakers?<br />
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Very easy answer: just plug in some headphones. Any headphones will do as long as they have a standard 3.5mm plug.<br />
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You can also use the headphones that come with the tablet, which include a built-in microphone inside the plastic button along the length of the cable.<br />
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Alternatively you can use a Bluetooth wireless headset, which is useful if you want to handle calls without having to take the tablet out of a pocket or bag. Click here to see our tutorial on using Bluetooth headsets with the tablets.<br />
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How to use Skype for instant messaging<br />
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As well as voice calls, you can chat to other Skype members in text. To do so, just select a member from the contacts list and click on the blue "Chat" icon. Type in whatever you want to say, and they will see it the next time they log into Skype. They don't have to be logged on to start a chat with them. When you've finished with a chat close it by clicking on the "X" in the top right hand corner.<br />
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If you want to go back to a chat, click on the Skype menu at the top, then click on Chats, then select the name of the person you're chatting to.<br />
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How to alter the settings on Skype on the tablet<br />
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There are all kinds of options and settings on the Skype application. You can access these by clicking on the menu at the top of the screen, then Tools, then Settings.<br />
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The settings screen is divided up into many tabs, and you can scroll through these tabs by clicking on the small arrows on either side of them. When you reach the last tab in either direction, the arrow will turn grey.<br />
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When you've finished adjusting the settings, click "OK" to save your alterations, or "Cancel" to discard them.<br />
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How to sign in with a different Skype account<br />
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If you want to use a different Skype account on the same tablet, you have to sign out of the account you're currently using. To do this, click on the menu at the top and then Sign Out. You can then enter the username and password of the account you wish to use instead, and sign in to this different account.<br />
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How do I install Skype on my computer?<br />
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Just click here to go to Skype.com and then click on the Download link. There are versions of Skype for Windows PCs, Linux PCs and Macintoshes.<br />
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If you are going to use Skype on your computer, you will probably need a headset, but these can be bought very cheaply at any computer or electronics shop. Just ask the salesperson for help and explain you only want something cheap (don't let them sell you expensive headphones, you do not need them for Skype!).Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-679636641834488232008-05-30T09:42:00.000-07:002011-10-06T09:52:38.851-07:00How to connect a USB flash drive to your tablet using the USB cableOkay, let's start from basic notions - why would someone want to connect a thumb drive to a Nokia tablet?<br />
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USB flash drives, which are sometimes referred to as thumb drives are basically flash memory cards with a USB connector. They could be easily carried around and can store up to 64GB of information. Most of my friends use these to make backups of important files or to carry needed files with them.<br />
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The N800 and N810 both come with built-in memory card slots, but both these data storage devices work identically but flash drives are capable of storing larger amounts of information.<br />
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The only difference is in the the plug, the USB plug in this case. <br />
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Well, when I started writing this blog posts, I didn't know that a similar article already existed, so please refer to this article to find out how to connect a USB drive to a tablet by using a USB cable:<br />
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http://trixboxer.com/blog/nokia-n800-n810-how-to-connect-a-usb-flash-drive-to-your-tablet-using-the-usb-cable/<br />
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Thanks for your attention and have a good day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-53072608652118182852008-05-16T09:40:00.000-07:002011-10-06T09:41:12.619-07:00Internet Tablet School - Privacy PolicyWeb Site Terms and Conditions of Use<br />
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Tablets, as well as smartphones, support various file formats and .zip archives is one of them. If you download a zipped file and moved it to your tablet, you may have noticed such problem - there's no way to unzip such file and view its contents.<br />
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But I’ve got a solution for you - there is one piece of software and it’s called Unzip. Unzip is completely free and can be easily installed onto your tablet. Once it's been installed you can unzip any .zip files (you just have to click an them in the File Manager)<br />
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Installing Unzip on tablets<br />
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1. First of all, in your tablet click on the globe and select "Open New Browser Window".<br />
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2. maemo.org/downloads is your destination page<br />
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3. Enter "unzip" search query in the top right hand corner.<br />
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4. Find Unzip application.<br />
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5. Click "Click To Install" arrow. Say yes or OK to all of the boxes that appear.<br />
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6. When Unzip has installed successfully, close the Application Manager.<br />
Okay, you are ready to rumble.<br />
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You can now unzip any .zip file by just double-clicking on it in the File Manager. Sometimes complex things could be very simple.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-73757389794095946322008-05-06T09:34:00.000-07:002011-10-06T09:35:23.677-07:00PC Macintosh tablet related softwareIn my previous blog posts I featured maemo.org/downloads, which is a superb source for various applications and games for your Nokia tablet but today I have even more news for you.<br />
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From now on, maemo.org downloads section has one more section - on this website you will be able to find various Windows PC and Macintosh software, which has help you manage your tablet even more.<br />
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By visiting maemo.org/downloads and clicking "PC" button you will gain access to a huge amount of software and downloads.<br />
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Just to give you a tip, on this site you will be able to find 770Flasher. THis is anunofficial program for the Macintosh with the help of which users can update tablet firmware.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-25262565982698415582008-04-30T11:13:00.000-07:002012-04-07T11:13:44.022-07:00Why the polarisation?<br />
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Perhaps the biggest problem is that it's difficult to know who exactly the Nokia tablets are primarily aimed at. Are they for the casual user who just wants to look at some websites while lounging on the sofa, or the enthusiastic user who wants a pocket-sized alternative to their laptop with a full range of computing features?<br />
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Obviously both of these people would get a lot out of the Nokia tablets right now. The tablets have an excellent and easy to use browser which can display almost all websites, even Flash and AJAX ones, but they also feature an open software platform that can give you most of the functions of a full-size computer.<br />
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However, going on from here, which direction should the tablets go in?<br />
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Until now, Nokia has favoured the more computing-oriented user as they've spent years courting the open source community, and deliberately made the tablets very open and "hackable" to appeal to serious hardcore computer users. The Nokia tablets have become cult devices, with very dedicated fans doing all kinds of things to push the hardware to the limit. Is this the future of the tablets?<br />
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If Nokia stick with the current Hildon interface for the tablets, there's a risk that more casual users will buy devices such as the iPod Touch, whose interface emphasises a small number of the most popular functions.<br />
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If Nokia step away from Hildon and go for a more simplified tablet interface such as Canola (which the ITS advocates), they risk losing most of the devoted fan base that they've built up since the very first tablet in 2005.<br />
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Neither option is particularly attractive, because casual users represent a very large potential market, while dedicated fans represent a lot of goodwill towards a particular product.<br />
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If Nokia tries to move in both directions, they run the risk of annoying everyone and pleasing no one.<br />
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So they're stuck. Or are they?<br />
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Can you please all the people all the time?<br />
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When we talk about the tablets we're actually talking about two things: the tablet itself, and the operating system and interface that runs on it. These aren't tightly bound together, you can change the OS and interface on your tablet if you want to.<br />
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In theory people could install whichever OS and interface they liked, and everyone would be happy. At the moment this is a pretty difficult thing to do, but it could be made simpler, especially if it was done using Nokia's official firmware update software.<br />
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That would be messy though, and potentially very bad PR. People might feel like they were buying a cheap half-finished build-it-yourself kit, the tablets would become the Ikea furniture of portable computing. It would also possibly make life very difficult for the Maemo software platform which Nokia has spent so much time promoting, especially if people changed the operating system as well as the interface.<br />
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What everyone needs<br />
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Nokia needs the tablets to be a complete "straight out of the box" product, where you can just buy it and use it straight away with a minimum of fuss, like a DVD player or a toaster.<br />
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Casual tablet users need an interface which lets them get to the features they use the most as quickly and easily as possible, without lots of junk they never use getting in the way.<br />
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Serious tablet users need an open device which lets them run as much software as possible and access as many settings as possible. They don't want to be shut out of anything by a nanny interface that spoon-feeds them unnecessarily.<br />
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Here's what the Internet Tablet School suggests<br />
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Casual users probably don't want to install or alter anything on the tablet. They just want to go ahead and use whatever comes with the tablet, and they want it to fulfil their needs straight away.<br />
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Serious users on the other hand are extremely enthusiastic about installing and altering stuff, the whole attraction of the tablets in the serious computing community is how open they are to alteration.<br />
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Given this difference, it would make sense to pre-install a Canola-like interface on the tablet to cater for casual users, but include something in the sales package (a booklet, a CD, a memory card full of software/firmware) to help serious users install a more serious interface.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-58071473921455154682008-04-27T11:11:00.000-07:002012-04-07T11:12:16.023-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: How to use the tablets to make free video calls over the internetVideo calling is very, very cool indeed<br />
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The Nokia N800 and N810 internet tablets both have built-in webcams: the N800's hidden in a round pop-out section on the left of the tablet, and the N810's mounted on the front. They're there to let you make video internet calls where you can speak and hear the other person in real time, just like a videophone.<br />
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This feature might sound very technical and nerdy, but it isn't at all. If you'll forgive the sentimentality, video calling is actually one of the most emotionally fulfilling features of the tablet. Being able to see someone's face when you talk to them makes the conversation feel far more intense, and gives you a feeling of almost being there with the person.<br />
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Because the tablet is portable, they can carry you with them as they walk round the house or wherever they happen to be. One especially nice feature is that you can show the other person the world around you very easily, as if they were seeing what you were seeing. For example you could give someone a tour of your house using the tablet's camera.<br />
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Video calling is wonderful for talking to people you haven't met in person for a long time, or for talking with people on the other side of the world. The call is free, so there's absolutely no worries about the cost either.<br />
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If you haven't already tried video calling on the tablets, we seriously recommend you do if you get the chance. It's really really good fun, and something that appeals to practically everyone, not just technology fans. Video calling will put a smile on your face.<br />
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Important info before we start<br />
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At the moment, there's a severe catch to this feature: you can only use it to make video calls to other tablets. Both you and the person you're calling have to own a Nokia tablet. You cannot currently call people who have webcams on other devices such as PCs or phones.<br />
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However, this may change in the near future as new versions of the tablet software are released. There are already unofficial hacks which allow calls to other devices, so it's definitely possible from a technical point of view, but the built-in official software currently only works with tablet-to-tablet video calls.<br />
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Also before we start, make sure you've updated your tablet's firmware<br />
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There's a bug on some tablets which causes video calls to cut off after a certain amount of time. This seems to be more common on tablets with older versions of the tablet firmware, so it's important to update your tablet to the latest firmware before setting up the video call service. You can find out detailed instructions on how to do this by clicking here, along with an explanation of what firmware is and why it's worth updating regularly.<br />
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Right, we can get started! First of all, have you got a Google account?<br />
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Probably the easiest way to handle a tablet-to-tablet video chat is using the Google Talk service. All you need to access this service is a Google username and password, for example you can use your Gmail username and password, or the username and password from any other Google service.<br />
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If you don't have any kind of Google account, you can create one during the setup process described below.<br />
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How to set up the video call software<br />
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On the N800 you can make the video call software launch automatically by simply pressing the camera on the left side of the tablet so it pops out. The N810 doesn't have a pop-out camera so you'll have to start the software manually.<br />
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You can manually start the video call software by clicking on the Contacts icon (the three orange figures on the left) and then selecting "New Internet Call".<br />
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You may be prompted to add a calling account when you first launch the software, but if you're not then click on the "Add Account" button to start the account setup wizard.<br />
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After the wizard has started:<br />
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1. Click Next.<br />
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2. Select Google Talk from the drop-down menu (it may already be selected). Click Next.<br />
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3. If you already have a Google account (that includes Gmail accounts too), select "Use Existing Google Talk Account". If you don't have a Google account, select "Create New Google Talk Account". Selecting this second option opens the tablet web browser and takes you to a page on Google's site where you can register a new Google account. After you've done this, close the browser to return to the wizard and continue with step 4.<br />
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4. Enter the username for your Google account in the Username section, and the password in the password section. Click Next.<br />
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5. Invent some name for the account, don't bother with a nickname if you don't want to. Neither name matters much, it's purely for your own reference in case you use more than one account on the tablet. If you want to, you can also add a picture to your account by clicking on the "Browse" button. When you've finished, click Next.<br />
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6. Click on Finish.<br />
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If you've entered your username and password correctly, it should now connect you to the Google server and display a large green dot at the top of the screen. It may also download contacts from your Google account onto the tablet.<br />
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If it can't connect, it will show a red dot with a white line through it. If this happens, first of all make sure the tablet has an internet connection.<br />
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If the connection is okay but you still have problems, it may be that you've entered your username and password incorrectly. To re-enter the username and password, click on the "Internet Call" menu at the top, then Tools, then Accounts, then select the account you're trying to use, then click Edit.<br />
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If you do all this and it STILL stays on the red dot, try again later as there may be a temporary problem with the connection to Google's server.<br />
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How to make video calls<br />
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Once you've correctly set up the internet call application, you can use it to make video calls to anyone else with a tablet who has also set up their tablet's internet call app.<br />
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To call someone, you need to find out their Google Talk username (which is the same thing as their Gmail address if they use Gmail). You then need to add this to your list of contacts if it isn't there already, by starting the Internet Call app (pop the camera open or click on its option in the orange Contacts menu).<br />
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If there are no contacts at all, you can click on the "Add Contact" button on the front page of the Internet Call app.<br />
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If you already have contacts listed, you can add more by clicking on the Internet Call menu at the top of the screen, then click on Tools, then Create New Contact.<br />
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VERY IMPORTANT POINT: When adding a Google Talk contact, write their username in full including the @gmail.com or @googlemail.com part at the end. For example if a contact's Google username is "johnsmith12345", then you would have to add them to the contacts list as "johnsmith12345@gmail.com". If you forget the @gmail.com part, it will not work.<br />
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After you've added a contact, Google will send a message to the other person's tablet asking if they're willing to accept calls from you. They have to confirm this on their tablet before you can start calling them.<br />
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Yes yes, enough with the setup. How do you actually call contacts?!<br />
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Once you've got a confirmed contact on the list in the Internet Talk app, you can call them simply by clicking on their name.<br />
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Bear in mind that they have to be near to their tablet to answer, and they have to have the green dot at the top of the screen.<br />
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How do I end the call?<br />
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Click on the red telephone icon.<br />
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How much does the call cost?<br />
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Nothing.<br />
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The call is completely free, though you may have to pay extra data charges if your tablet is connected through a mobile phone.<br />
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What about them calling me?<br />
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They do the same thing as you. Make sure you're near the tablet so you can answer it, and make sure there's a green dot at the top of the screen.<br />
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Green dot? What are you talking about? What is it? And how do I make sure there is a green dot at the top of the screen?<br />
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After you've successfully set up a Google Talk account on your tablet, a green dot will appear at the top of the screen whenever the tablet is connected to the internet. The dot indicates that your tablet is connected to Google Talk, and it means you can receive Google Talk internet calls (including video calls).<br />
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The green dot should appear automatically when the tablet is connected to the internet. If the dot is red, try clicking on it and selecting "ON". It will then flicker between the red and green dots while it tries to connect, and if it succeeds it will stay green.<br />
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(Incidentally, if you've set up the Internet Talk application using a service other than Google Talk, you'll still see a green dot but in that case it indicates it's connected to whichever service you set it up with. This tutorial assumes you are using Google Talk however.)<br />
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Does the Internet Call app have to be running to receive Google Talk calls?<br />
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No, all you need is the green dot at the top of the screen. If you answer the call, the Internet Talk app will open automatically.<br />
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What if I don't want to receive Google Talk calls?<br />
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You can disconnect from the Google Talk service by clicking on the green dot and selecting "Off", which will turn the dot red. No one can call you when the dot is red.<br />
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To reconnect to Google Talk, click on the red dot and select "On". When the dot is permanently green, people can call you.<br />
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How do I switch the camera on and off during a call?<br />
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The Google Talk service can be used just for voice if you prefer. The tablet camera can be switched on and off during a call.<br />
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On the N800, you can switch the camera on by simply popping it out of the side of the tablet. You can switch it off again by sliding the camera back into its hiding place.<br />
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On the N810, you can switch the camera on by clicking on the camera icon within the call window. When the N810's camera is on, the light in the corner of the tablet will glow red. You can switch the camera off by clicking on the camera icon again.<br />
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Note that switching the camera off doesn't end the call, a voice connection is still present so you can talk even without the cameras. To fully end the call, click on the red phone icon.<br />
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How do I make the video picture quality better?<br />
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The tablet cameras, like all digital cameras, work best when you're in daylight, so try to make calls during the day if you can. If there's no daylight, switch on as many lights as possible.<br />
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The picture will be best when you're not moving, because movement is the most difficult thing to transmit on an internet video connection. It's probably best if you sit down to make the call, and put the tablet on a table using its built-in stand.<br />
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Remember to keep checking the reference picture on the left of the screen, this shows what they're seeing of you, so you can adjust the angle of the camera if needed.<br />
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Which camera is better, the N800's or the N810's?<br />
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They're both the same camera technically, but the N800's camera can be twisted round to a variety of angles. The N810's camera is fixed and just faces forward, so you have to move the entire tablet to adjust its angle.<br />
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In practical terms the N800's camera is more flexible, but the N810's one works fine as long as you position the tablet itself correctly during a call.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-17822314322481971412008-04-19T04:30:00.000-07:002012-04-14T04:36:34.541-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: Hints and tips for using the web browserSome hints and tips for using the web browser on the Nokia N800 & N810<br />
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The web browser is the most important feature on the N800 and N810 internet tablets as it lets you look at websites, which is the main purpose of the tablets.<br />
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The browser is fairly easy to use, especially if you're used to using web browsers such as Firefox or Internet Explorer on computers. However, there are still a few quirks and features which may not be immediately obvious, and that's what we're going to look at in this tutorial.<br />
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For those who are interested, the browser used in the N800 and N810 is called MicroB, and is based on the same Mozilla technology that Firefox uses. It is compatible with all the major advanced website standards such as Flash, Javascript and AJAX, and is possibly the world's best web browser on a pocket-sized device. The tablets are compatible with far more websites than the iPhone or iPod Touch because Apple's gadgets cannot display Flash-based sites.<br />
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How to open the browser<br />
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There are actually many ways to get the browser window to open. The three most popular are:<br />
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- New Window method: Click on the browser icon (the globe in the top left hand corner), then click on "Open New Browser Window", then enter the website address you want to go to in the address bar at the bottom of the screen (the one with the small globe next to it), then click on the green button to go to that address. You can open several new windows if you like, and you can switch between them by clicking on the icon featuring two white squares that appears in the bottom left hand corner and selecting the window you want. You can also close windows by clicking on the squares icon and then clicking on the "X" next to the window you want to close.<br />
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- Bookmark method: Click on the browser icon, then click on one of the bookmarks, and the site you selected will open in a browser window. If you already have a browser window open, the site you selected will appear in that open window. You can add your own bookmarks by going to the site you want to bookmark, then clicking on the small globe next to the address bar, then clicking on "Add Bookmark".<br />
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- Keyword Search method: Click on the Google search box on the tablet desktop, then type in the words you want to search for, then click on the arrow on the right of the search box. The results of your search will appear in a new browser window, or if there's already a window open the results will appear in that. You can change to a Wikipedia search if you prefer, by clicking on the Google icon and selecting Wikipedia. If you can't see the search box on the desktop at all, click on the "Home" menu at the top of the desktop, then "Select Applets", then tick the box marked "Internet Search", then click on "OK".<br />
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Menus in the browser<br />
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There are actually three separate menus in the browser window:<br />
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- The "Web" menu at the top of the screen, which is the most comprehensive and lets you access virtually all the browser's features.<br />
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- The Bookmarks menu, which is the small globe to the left of the address bar at the bottom of the screen. This lets you go to your favourite sites, lets you add a bookmark for the site you're currently viewing ("Add Bookmark"), and lets you remove and organise bookmarks using the "Manage Bookmarks" option.<br />
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- The Magnifying Glass menu, in the bottom right hand corner of the browser window. This lets you zoom in and out, choose whether to show images and lets you switch Flash and multimedia support on and off. It's also got a search function if you want to find a particular word or phrase on the page you're currently viewing. Do NOT tick the "Fit Width To View" option, see below for an explanation why.<br />
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How to refresh web pages<br />
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There's no "Refresh" or "Reload" button on the tablet browser, but you can refresh pages by simply clicking on the green arrow button next to the current page's address. For example if you're currently looking at www.google.com, you can refresh the page by pressing the green button next to "http://www.google.com/".<br />
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However, this may not work on some sites which use a web technique called frames. Pages on sites that use frames can be refreshed by going to the "Web" menu at the top of the screen, then clicking on "Web", then "Navigation", then "Reload". If you're using the web at full size the Web menu won't be visible. You can still access the reload option though, by holding the stylus down on the screen to make a menu appear (don't let go until you've selected an option), then select "Navigation", then select "Reload", then take the stylus off the screen.<br />
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Do NOT use Fit Width To View<br />
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There is an abominable option on the tablet browser called "Fit Width To View", on the magnifying glass menu in the bottom right corner. Do not use this option. Make sure that this option is always unticked.<br />
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For more details on why Fit Width To View should be avoided, click here to see our special mini-tutorial on the subject.<br />
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How to turn Flash on if it doesn't work<br />
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If you're trying to access a Flash-based site (for example homestarrunner.com or youtube.com) and it doesn't seem to work, it may be that your tablet browser has Flash support switched off.<br />
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To switch it back on, click on the magnifying glass in the bottom right hand corner of the browser, then click on "Components", then make sure you have ticked the "Shockwave Flash" option. Also make sure the "Default Plugin" option is also ticked.<br />
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How to stop pages loading when they get stuck<br />
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As regular web users will know, sometimes websites get stuck while they're loading, and you may want to just stop the page loading.<br />
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If a site gets stuck while it's loading, or if it's just loading too slowly, press the small red icon in the bottom right corner which appears during the loading process.<br />
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You can retry the loading by pressing the green button next to the website address bar. Alternatively, you can give up and go to another website by entering a different address or clicking on a bookmark.<br />
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How to highlight and copy text on websites<br />
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If you want to highlight text within a text entry box (for example in an e-mail or forum post you're writing), just sweep the stylus over the text you want to highlight.<br />
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If you want to highlight text on normal web pages, you have to use a special "double tap" method. Tap the stylus twice near the text you want to highlight AND DO NOT LET GO AFTER THE SECOND TAP. With the stylus still held down, move it over the text you want to highlight and the text should change colour as you do so. After the text is highlighted you can let go. If you want to copy highlighted text, hold the stylus on the highlighted text and select copy from the menu that appears.<br />
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The "double tap" method can take some getting used to, but once you get the knack of it it should be fairly easy to use.<br />
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The reason there is a double tap method at all is because a single tap could indicate you just want to scroll around the page. The tablet needs some way to tell that you want to highlight text rather than move the page. Ordinary computers with mice don't have this problem because you don't use the mouse buttons to scroll the page, they have a scroll wheel instead.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-25301516797100376122008-04-07T11:09:00.002-07:002012-04-07T11:10:57.961-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: How to switch the tablet's blinking light on or offThe Blinking Light<br />
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The N800 and N810 internet tablets have a bright light built into their top left corner (on the N810 it's at the very edge of the corner, on the N800 it's under the direction pad).<br />
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This light can be made to blink during certain events. One of the most useful events is when the tablet is switched on but the screen is off, because the blinking light helps you find the tablet in a dark room.<br />
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Others find this light very annoying and wish they could switch it off!<br />
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Fortunately this tutorial tells you how to switch it on and off. It's very very very very very easy, you just have to know where to look.<br />
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How to switch the tablet "night light" on or off<br />
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1. Click on the sun icon in the status bar at the top.<br />
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2. Select "Display Settings".<br />
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3. Click on LEDs.<br />
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4. Tick the "Device On" box if you want to switch on the night light, untick it if you want to switch it off.<br />
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5. Click on OK.<br />
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That's it!<br />
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Getting the light to blink on other occasions<br />
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You'll notice from the LEDs menu mentioned above that there are many other opportunities for the light to blink.<br />
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However, these will only work if you are using the built-in applications which came with the tablet. For example you can only get the light to blink on new e-mail if you're using the tablet's own E-mail application.<br />
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If you are using the built-in apps, simply tick the boxes on the LEDs menu that you want to activate and click OK. To deactivate them just untick them and click OK.<br />
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Does the blinking light use much battery life?<br />
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No, not very much. It only flashes very briefly and it's just a small LED.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-13699413275947845382008-03-21T15:08:00.002-07:002012-04-11T15:09:54.862-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: Word processing with Notes and Google DocumentsWord Processing on the Nokia N800 & N810<br />
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There are two main ways to do word processing on the internet tablets: using a word processing application installed on the tablet, or using a word processing application hosted on a website.<br />
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This tutorial will look at the two easiest options: the built-in Notes application, and the online application Google Documents.<br />
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Some general hints on entering text on the N800 and N810<br />
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- You can enter text on the tablets using their on-screen keyboards (a small one for styluses, a big one for fingers), or the built-in physical keyboard of the N810, or using a wireless Bluetooth full-size keyboard. The best option for large amounts of typing is a Bluetooth keyboard as it has proper full-size keys. Click here to read our tutorial on using Bluetooth keyboards with tablets.<br />
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- You can activate the large on-screen keyboard by clicking on the text entry area and then pressing the button in the middle of the direction pad.<br />
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- Whatever application or text entry method you use, remember that you have to click on the area where you're going to enter the text, so that the cursor appears in that area.<br />
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- If you ever want to highlight text you just need to move a stylus or finger across it. See the video above for examples of this in action. If you are using the N810's built-in keyboard or a Bluetooth keyboard, you can also highlight text by holding down shift and moving the cursor across the text you want to highlight.<br />
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- If you are using the N810's keyboard or a Bluetooth keyboard, you can cut text by highlighting it and pressing Ctrl and X, you can copy text with Ctrl and C, and pasted text with Ctrl and V. These are the same shortcuts used on most PC applications.<br />
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- You can usually increase the size of a word processor's text entry area by pressing the tablet's "Full Screen" button on the top edge.<br />
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Notes - A simple built-in word processor<br />
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If all you want to do is write text with a little bit of formatting (fonts, font sizes, bold, underline, italic etc) then Notes is a perfectly reasonable application for that purpose.<br />
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To access it:<br />
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1. Click on the Applications icon (the green squares on the left)<br />
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2. Click on "Utilities"<br />
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3. Click on "Notes"<br />
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Click on the main view to edit text, and start typing. The icons and menus at the bottom of the screen handle most of the formatting functions and can be seen demonstrated in the video above. There's also a menu at the top of the Notes screen lablled "Notes" which contains a few more options such as text alignment and file format.<br />
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The "Notes" menu also lets you send the document by e-mail using the tablet's built-in e-mail application: click on "Notes", then "Note", then "Send", then "Via E-mail". Alternatively, you can attach the document yourself within whichever e-mail application you use.<br />
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Google Documents - An online word processor<br />
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Google Documents is significantly slower to load than Notes because it runs on Google's own servers rather than on the tablet. However, the online approach used by Google Documents can bring some significant advantages over normal word processing applications:<br />
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- It lets you use exactly the same word processor on your PC and tablet.<br />
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- Because Google Documents stores your files online, it doesn't matter which computer you access your Google Docs account from, the same set of documents will always be visible and up-to-date.<br />
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- It lets several people collaborate on a single document, by giving each other permission to access the same file within the application.<br />
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- You can publish documents online instantly through Google Documents, either as a web page or as an entry on a blog.<br />
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You access Google Documents on the tablets just like you do on a PC, by opening a new web browser window (from the globe icon on the left) and visiting the address docs.google.com You can access it using your Gmail username and password, or you can register as a new user if you don't use Gmail.<br />
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To start a new document, click on the "New" menu on the left of the screen and select "Document", which will open in a new window. To edit an existing document, simply click on its title on the page you see when you log in to Google Documents.<br />
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Google Documents automatically saves documents while you're working on them, and even automatically names them using the first line of text that you type. If you want to manually save the file, click on the grey "File" button on the left of the screen and select "Save".<br />
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As you may have noticed if you've tried it, Google Documents is far more advanced and complex than Notes, so if you find yourself confused it's worth paying a visit to their Help section, by clicking on "Help" in the top right hand corner of the screen.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-86008881817051055722008-03-11T15:05:00.001-07:002012-04-11T15:08:19.040-07:00The Internet Tablet School CompanionSince the Internet Tablet School launched last year, it's had an ever-growing audience and it seems that many people appreciate a tablet site aimed at beginners.<br />
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As a bit of an experiment, we've done something new: a book (just a short one though).<br />
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A portion of the cover price goes towards keeping the Tablet School going. If you want to show appreciation for what we've been doing, then click on our bookshop link below and buy a copy! :-)<br />
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The book is called The Internet Tablet School Companion, and it's been designed to complement the Tablet School website by providing tablet-related reference material which beginners can understand. The idea of the book is that you can look at it while using the site's tutorials or visiting other tablet sites. Most of the book is devoted to a Glossary section which lets you translate any weird tablet-related words you can't understand into plain English. The book also has some features discussing the past and future of the tablets, and an article on why tablets are better devices than smartphones.<br />
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The book does not contain any tutorials though, the tutorials will only be on the website.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-28227949272793366572008-03-01T07:47:00.000-08:002012-04-12T07:48:32.821-07:00Do you use the built-in memory card on the N810? If so, read this.The N810 built-in memory card bug<br />
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There have been several reports of a bug on the Nokia N810's built-in 2 gigabyte memory card. If you use the built-in memory card, you may want to read this post as it will tell you how to fix the bug.<br />
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It's very easy to fix, so don't panic.<br />
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What is the bug? What problems can it cause?<br />
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The built-in memory card on some N810s was incorrectly formatted at the factory. This may cause files stored on the card to become corrupted, which means you wouldn't be able to open them. If your N810's built-in card has this bug, even if it works fine now, it may run into problems later on. For this reason, it's a good idea to fix this bug now before those problems happen in the future.<br />
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Does Nokia know about this? Have they fixed it?<br />
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Yes, Nokia now knows about it, they've documented it on their official bug-reporting website. They have presumably fixed the formatting process in their N810 factory, but there is nothing they can do about N810s which have already been sold.<br />
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Does this affect the N810's main memory, with all my applications and other files?<br />
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No.<br />
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The main memory is separate from the built-in memory card. Any files stored on the main memory will be unaffected by this bug. The main memory's folders appear uppermost on the list of folders in the tablet's file manager, under the section marked "Nokia N810". Anything in these "Nokia N810" folders and sub-folders is unaffected by this bug.<br />
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Applications are all installed to the main memory, so the built-in memory card will not affect them either.<br />
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This bug only affects files and folders in the "Internal Memory Card" section of the file manager.<br />
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Does this affect all N810s?<br />
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No, it may only be a small percentage, but it's quite a tricky process to check whether your N810 is affected. It's actually much easier just to carry out the repair procedure below.<br />
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How do I fix this bug?<br />
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This bug is very easy to fix, all you need to do is reformat the card yourself using the tablet's file manager.<br />
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Before you do this though, you should be aware that formatting a memory card wipes all the information from it. If you have information you want to keep which is stored on the N810's built-in memory card, you should make sure you have a back-up copy of it somewhere else (such as on your computer). You can find out more about this topic by clicking here to read our tutorial on how to connect to a computer using the USB cable.<br />
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Another thing to be aware of: if you have used the built-in memory card to extend the N810's RAM, you will have to switch this extension off before you format the card. You can do this by going to the Control Panel (click on the Applications menu, then Settings, then Control Panel). Once you're on the Control Panel, double-click on the Memory Icon, then click on the "Virtual" tab at the top of the box. Make sure that the "Extend Virtual Memory" box is UNticked, i.e. make sure it is empty. Then click OK.<br />
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After you've backed up any information you want to keep, and made sure the virtual memory extension is switched off, you can format the built-in card. Here's how to do it:<br />
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1. Click on the Applications menu (three green squares on the left).<br />
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2. Click on Utilities.<br />
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3. Click on File Manager.<br />
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4. Click on Internal Memory Card.<br />
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5. Click on the menu at the top of the screen, select Tools, then Format Memory Card.<br />
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6. Click on OK.<br />
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The formatting process should now begin. After it's finished, the bug will be gone (if it ever existed on your N810).<br />
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Does this bug affect the N800?<br />
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No.<br />
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The N800 does not have a built-in memory card so this bug cannot exist on the N800.<br />
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Does this affect my N810's ordinary separate memory cards?<br />
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If you've formatted your memory cards on the tablet itself, they should work fine.<br />
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However, cards formatted on other devices such as a PC may have problems. If you're unsure about a memory card, format it on the tablet using the tablet's file manager. Make sure you select the correct card when doing the formatting. Cards show up in the file manager with the name you gave them when formatting them, or the name they had when you bought them.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-14710078980045683062008-02-14T09:07:00.000-08:002012-05-14T09:08:50.389-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: How to connect to a computer using the USB cableThe Nokia N800 and N810 internet tablets can be attached to a Windows, Linux or Macintosh computer using a USB cable. In normal mode this lets you transfer files to and from the tablet's memory card (or memory cards if you have more than one). You can also use the same cable to update the tablet's firmware when it is in update mode.<br />
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Unlike Nokia's phones, the tablets do not have a PC Suite mode. They will not work with Nokia PC Suite at all.<br />
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How to transfer files onto and off the tablet's memory card or cards using the USB cable<br />
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The main thing to bear in mind about this process is that the computer never actually accesses the tablet itself. All it does is access the tablet's memory card or cards.<br />
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Another thing to bear in mind is that you can transfer absolutely any kind of file on and off the card or cards: music, video, text, anything at all. Not all file types will work on the tablet, but all file types can be placed on the tablet's memory card or cards.<br />
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Here's how to do it:<br />
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1. If you're using an N800, make sure you have at least one memory card inserted. If you're using an N810 its built-in 2 gigabyte card is enough, but you can insert your own card as well. You cannot access any of these cards on the tablet itself while you have it connected to the computer.<br />
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2. Make sure your tablet is switched on and has a good amount of charge left, and plug the smaller plug of appropriate USB cable into the socket on the tablet's right side underneath the built-in stand.<br />
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The N800 uses miniUSB cables, while the N810 uses microUSB cables. These two types have the same large plug at the PC end, but their smaller plugs are very different (microUSB has a much thinner small plug than miniUSB). If you want to, you can use a miniUSB or microUSB cable made by a third party manufacturer, you do not have to use the Nokia-made cable that came with the tablet. As long as it is a miniUSB cable it will work on the N800, and as long as it is a microUSB cable it will work on the N810.<br />
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3. Plug the larger plug of the cable into your computer's USB socket. Your computer probably has more than one USB socket, it doesn't matter which one you use.<br />
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4. After a short while your computer should detect the presence of the tablet's memory card or cards. Most computers will treat them as external drives, just like an external hard disk, music player or camera. On Windows PCs, the tablet cards will show up as drives named F: and G: or perhaps some other letters instead. The internal card of the N800 (the one in the slot next to the battery) and the built-in card of the N810 should be the drive with the earlier letter, for example F:, while the later letter represents the external card (the one inserted in the slot on the outside of the tablet). Note that you may see two drives listed even if you only have one card inserted in the tablet.<br />
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5. Some computers may automatically display the contents of the cards, while others may do nothing at all. You should be able to look at the contents of the cards using whatever file manager your computer uses (on Windows PCs you'll be able to find them listed as removable drives in My Computer). Once you've opened a window for a particular memory card, you can transfer files to and from it by just dragging and dropping the icons of the relevant files into or out of the card's window.<br />
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Alternatively, you can also use certain computer applications to transfer files to and from the cards. For example many computer music applications such as iTunes, Windows Media Player and Winamp let you transfer music tracks onto the tablet's memory card or cards. You can also use computer applications to transfer video files, or indeed any kind of file, as long as you know what the tablet memory card is on your computer.<br />
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6. When you've finished transferring files, do NOT disconnect the cable yet. First of all, exit any applications accessing the tablet's card or cards. Second, deactivate the USB connection so that the cable can be unplugged safely. This can be done on Windows PCs by clicking on the grey-and-green icon in the bottom right corner of the screen and selecting the memory card or cards from the list that appears.<br />
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7. When the computer tells you it is safe to remove the cable, you can do so.<br />
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The reason you have to make the disconnection safe is because the memory cards may be damaged if they are being accessed when the cable is unplugged. When you ask the computer to make it safe to unplug the connection, the computer immediately stops anything accessing the cards so that they cannot be damaged.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-40913243694343420612008-02-10T16:14:00.000-08:002012-05-10T16:15:50.288-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: How to use the built-in helpThe N800 and N810 contain a large number of built-in step-by-step tutorials and a complete user guide, but a lot of tablet owners seem to be unaware of their presence.<br />
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Here's how to find and access them.<br />
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How to browse through all the built-in help files<br />
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Very very simple, just click on the Applications icon (the green squares on the left) and then click on help. You'll then see a long list of all the topics covered by the tutorials. Double-click on the topic you want to know more about, then click on the specific tutorial you want to read.<br />
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When you've finished reading a tutorial, just click on the X in the top right hand corner to close it.<br />
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How to get help for the feature you're currently using<br />
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Again, easy-peasy. Just click on the menu for the application you're currently running (this will be a grey bar at the top of the screen). One of the options will be Help, just click on it.<br />
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Applications runs separately from their help files, so you can close a tutorial without closing the app it discusses.<br />
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How to find the hidden user guide<br />
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For some reason the manual for the N800 and N810 is tucked away in the Documents folder. Here's how to find them and read it:<br />
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1. Click on the Applications icon (green squares).<br />
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2. Click on Utilities.<br />
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3. Click on File Manager.<br />
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4. Double click on Documents on the right.<br />
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5. Double click on User Guides on the right.<br />
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6. The user guide is displayed in all its different language versions. Double click on the language version you want (the English-language versions are near the bottom of the list).<br />
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7. The user guide will be opened using the PDF reader application. To turn a page click on the small arrows at the bottom of the screen, and to zoom in and out click on the magnifying glasses.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-63498678421087956432008-02-07T10:35:00.000-08:002012-06-07T10:37:01.785-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: How to turn your internet tablet into a "PADD" from Star TrekIf you're a fan of the TV and film series Star Trek, you may be familiar with the "PADD" portable computer tablet that many of the characters used.<br />
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Well, if you install an unofficial theme pack called "LCARS", you can turn your internet tablet into something that still works just like an internet tablet, but which looks and sounds like a PADD from Star Trek.<br />
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How to install LCARS on your N800 or N810<br />
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The installation process is very simple:<br />
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1. Click on the Globe in the top left hand corner, open a new browser window, and go to this address: maemo.org/downloads/OS2008 This is the official website for installing Maemo applications, and Maemo is the software platform used by Nokia's internet tablets. Incidentally, maemo.org is sometimes a very slow site even when you access it on a desktop computer. If it's too slow when you visit, try going back later.<br />
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2. On the Categories section on the right of the screen, click on "Desktop Environment".<br />
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3. Scroll through the applications until you see one called LCARS PADD, and click on its title.<br />
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4. Take a look at the information and comments about the application if you want. When you've finished doing that, you can install LCARS by clicking on the green "Click To Install" arrow.<br />
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5. Say yes or OK to all of the boxes that appear. As you can see in the video above, the installation may take a little while.<br />
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6. Don't worry if a web browser window automatically opens at the end of the installation process, this is just to show you the latest release notes for LCARS, which includes news on any new features or bug fixes, and instructions on various topics. Read this page if you want to, and close the browser window when you've finished using the X in the top right hand corner.<br />
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The installation should now be complete, but the LCARS theme won't actually be visible until you've set it up.<br />
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How to set up the LCARS theme on your N800 or N810<br />
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1. Click on the "Home" menu on the desktop and select "Set Theme".<br />
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2. Scroll down and select either LCARS PADD or LCARS Bridge, then select "Apply", then select "Close". These are both basically the same theme but with slightly different colour schemes.<br />
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3. Click on the "Home" menu again and select "Set Background Image".<br />
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4. From the "Image" drop-down menu, select the name of the image that matches the theme you just selected. Click on "OK". If the desktop looks a bit untidy with the new image, just rearrange some of the boxes as shown in the video above.<br />
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5. Switch off the tablet, then switch it on again.<br />
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The LCARS theme should now be in full working order, with all the correct icons, menus, backgrounds and sound effects.<br />
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The tablet works in exactly the same way it did before, but the interface has a Trek-ish feel to it and so do the sound effects.<br />
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How to go back to the original theme on the N800 or N810<br />
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This is slightly complicated, but it's still fairly easy to do as long as you follow all the steps below in the correct order. (Most themes aren't this complicated to remove, but most themes aren't as elaborate as LCARS.)<br />
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1. Click on the "Home" menu on the desktop, click on "Set Theme", select "Echo", click on "Apply" and then "Close". IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO THIS BEFORE REMOVING LCARS.<br />
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2. Click on the "Home" menu again, and select "Set Background Image". From the "Image" dropdown menu, select "Echo". Click on "OK".<br />
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3. Click on the Applications menu (the green squares on the left).<br />
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4. Click on "Settings".<br />
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5. Click on "Application Manager".<br />
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6. Click on "Show Installed Applications".<br />
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7. (Before the next step, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALREADY SELECTED "ECHO" AS YOUR TABLET'S THEME, as described in step 1 above.) In the Application Manager, you now need to select the following items one by one and uninstall them by clicking on "Uninstall": lcars-complete, hildon-theme-lcars, lcars-sounds, lcars-extras, search-memory-alpha. Make sure you start with "lcars-complete", otherwise the others cannot be uninstalled.<br />
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8. Close the Application Manager using the X in the top right hand corner, then switch off the tablet using the power button, then switch it back on again.<br />
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The tablet should now be back to normal, with its original theme, background image, icons, menus, sounds etc.<br />
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The reason it's so important to select a theme other than LCARS before removing LCARS is because you should never remove a theme you're currently using. If you remove a theme while you're using it, it can cause very severe technical problems on your tablet. Always make sure that before you uninstall a theme, you have first selected some other theme through the desktop's "Home" menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-59268145828725681302008-01-25T02:27:00.003-08:002012-05-25T02:28:42.582-07:00More about the Nokia N800The Nokia N800 was introduced in early 2007 as a replacement for the Nokia 770. It had a much faster processor, double the amount of RAM, and many other significant improvements such as a built-in camera for video calls, built-in stereo speakers, two SD-sized memory card slots and a built-in stand. It also had what many people considered to be a more attractive curvy steel-and-plastic casing. To put the icing on the cake, Nokia took the internet tablet range within its Nseries sub-brand, usually reserved for its high end expensive smartphones.<br />
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The N800 also had a new operating system, Internet Tablet OS 2007, which replaced the 770's OS 2006. There was no version of OS 2007 available for the 770, and software written for the 770 would not work on the N800. 770 owners, many of whom had only just bought their tablets in late 2006, felt abandoned by Nokia as the support for their tablet disappeared.<br />
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In late 2007, Nokia announced the N810, which was nominally the replacement for the N800. It too would have a new operating system, OS 2008, and featured a built-in keyboard and built-in GPS satellite navigation receiver. However, Nokia seemed to learn its lesson from the 770 fiasco, and the N810 wasn't really a replacement for the N800 but more of an alternative model. The N810's processor and memory is identical to that of the N800, and OS 2008 was made available as a free upgrade for the N800. An N800 running OS 2008 is technically identical to the N810, running exactly the same programs at exactly the same speed. The N800 even has some of its own hardware advantages to counter the N810's keyboard and GPS: the N800 has two memory card slots as opposed to the N810's one, and the N800 has a built-in FM radio receiver which the N810 does not have.<br />
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In truth, the N800 and N810 are the same tablet in computing terms, they just have different casings and different external hardware features. If you've bought an N800 it will receive support for just as long as the N810, because underneath their skin they are the same device.<br />
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Technical Specifications<br />
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Name: Nokia N800 Internet Tablet<br />
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Year of Launch: Early 2007<br />
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Weight: 206g<br />
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Battery Life: 3.5 hours browsing, 13 days standby<br />
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Wireless: Internet access through Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), internet access through Bluetooth-compatible mobile phones supporting DUN profile<br />
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Screen: 800x480 pixels, 65 thousand colours<br />
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Camera: 352x288 pixels in video mode<br />
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Storage Memory: 256 megabytes built-in, two SDHC memory card slots officially support cards up to 8 gigabytes each, unofficially up to 16 gigabytes each. SDHC slot compatible with SD, miniSD, microSD, MMC and RS-MMC card sizes.<br />
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RAM: 128 megabytes<br />
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Processor Speed: 400mhz when running OS 2008 (330mhz when running OS 2007)<br />
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Software Compatibility: OS 2007 or OS 2008 (depending on which firmware version is installed)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-12475477300147223872007-09-02T14:57:00.000-07:002012-04-12T07:50:43.668-07:00The Nokia N810 Wimax Edition - What is it?Yes, we're back! If you've been following the internet tablet world you may have heard that Nokia is bringing out a tablet called the "N810 Wimax Edition", and here's our guide to what you need to know about it:<br />
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Is the N810 Wimax Edition a new internet tablet?<br />
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No, not really. It's just an ordinary N810 with a special chip added to allow it to use Wimax.<br />
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What the heck is Wimax?<br />
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It's like Wi-Fi, but with a longer range. It lets you access the internet at high speed wirelessly.<br />
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At the moment it's mostly used by businesses but some companies are talking about setting up public Wimax networks which you could subscribe to.<br />
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So far though, only a handful of American cities will receive these kinds of services, and the N810 Wimax Edition will only be on sale in those cities.<br />
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Who should buy the N810 Wimax Edition?<br />
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Only people who will be within range of a compatible Wimax network, which is a very small number of people at the moment.<br />
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When is it coming out?<br />
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This Summer apparently, depending on when the compatible Wimax networks are rolled out. Nokia doesn't run these networks so they have no control over when this will actually happen.<br />
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Does the N810 Wimax Edition have any other advantages over the ordinary N810 apart from Wimax compatibility?<br />
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No. The only thing that makes the Wimax Edition special is that it can use Wimax. Apart from that, it's exactly the same as an ordinary N810 but in a darker casing.<br />
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What about the updated operating system in the N810 Wimax Edition?<br />
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Yes, the OS is updated in the N810 Wimax Edition, but this updated version will also be available for free for the N800 and ordinary N810, so it's nothing special.<br />
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Does the N810 Wimax Edition have a keyboard?<br />
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Yes it does. It's exactly the same physically as the ordinary N810.<br />
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Some websites claimed it didn't because a leaked publicity photo showed the tablet closed, but the official publicity photo above shows it open and definitely equipped with a keyboard.<br />
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Is the N810 Wimax Edition available outside America?<br />
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No, at the moment the N810 Wimax Edition is a US-only release, and even in America it will only be on sale in areas with compatible Wimax networks.<br />
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Wimax is a very new technology with very little support at the moment, so there's just no point giving the N810 Wimax Edition a wider release.<br />
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Why isn't Wimax more widely available?<br />
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Mainly because it's new, but also partly because there are already lots of long range broadband-speed wireless networks which use 3G and 3.5G technology. These are normally accessed through a phone network operator, and that's why some mobile phones are called 3G phones.<br />
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3.5G is often also known as HSDPA and HSUPA, because these are two commonly-used technical standards on 3.5G networks.<br />
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To add to Wimax's problems, the cost to use the internet via phone networks is going down all the time, while the speed and coverage are increasing. It may be that Wimax networks will be redundant by the time they launch in Europe, because they will not offer anything better than the existing mobile phone networks.<br />
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America however is a different story, as phone network operators in the USA are notoriously expensive, slow and unreliable. For Americans Wimax may offer a genuinely cheaper and faster way to get the internet when they're on the move, largely because American phone network operators are so terrible.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000421286221238206.post-11122424447642888452006-03-22T04:36:00.000-08:002012-04-14T04:38:16.415-07:00Nokia N800 & N810: How to find and install themesWhat are themes?<br />
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Themes are used by the internet tablets to determine what their interface looks like. If you change the tablet's theme, the appearance of the interface changes.<br />
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The tablets come with four built-in themes to choose from, which you can do from the desktop's "Home" menu at the top of the desktop screen. Please see our tutorial on customising your tablet's desktop to find out more about this topic.<br />
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If you're bored with the built-in themes though you can install extra themes, which is what this tutorial is about.<br />
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How to find and install extra themes<br />
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By far the easiest way to find and install themes is to use the maemo.org website, which is the official site for internet tablet software development.<br />
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1. On your tablet, click on the globe on the left, open a new browser window and go to the address maemo.org Don't worry if the site is a bit slow sometimes.<br />
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2. Click on the "Downloads" link at the top of the screen, and make sure you're in the "OS 2008" section.<br />
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3. Click on the search box in the top right hand corner, enter the word "theme" and click on the search button.<br />
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4. Scroll through the results, if you see a theme you like you can find out more about it by clicking on its title. If you want to install a theme, click on the large green arrow next to its name.<br />
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5. During the installation, say "yes" or "ok" to all the questions, and eventually the tablet should tell you that the theme has been installed successfully. You can now close the Application Manager and browser if you want to.<br />
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6. To activate the theme, click on the "Home" menu link at the top of the desktop screen, then "Set Theme", then select your new theme from the list. Click on "Apply" to activate it and "Close" to close the theme box. If you want to go back to a previous theme, simply repeat this process and choose the previous theme instead.<br />
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Note that the theme doesn't replace the wallpaper, that's a quite separate option in the "Home" menu called "Set Background Image".<br />
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How to uninstall themes<br />
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It is VERY IMPORTANT that you do NOT uninstall a theme you are currently using. If you uninstall a theme currently in use, this can cause your tablet to malfunction.<br />
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The way to avoid problems is to switch to a theme you want to keep before you uninstall a theme you want to remove.<br />
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To uninstall a theme:<br />
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1. Click on the Applications icon (the green squares on the left).<br />
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2. Click on "Settings", then "Applications Manager", then "Show Installed Applications".<br />
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3. Highlight the name of the theme you want to remove, and click on "Uninstall" at the bottom of the screen. The theme should now be removed from the tablet's memory.<br />
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Please read if you want to install the Star Trek LCARS PADD theme<br />
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One of the best themes on the tablets is called LCARS, but it's slightly more complicated to install it than normal themes because it does so much more than normal themes. We've done a special tutorial dedicated to the LCARS theme, click here to read it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com