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129.94.238.131: archived link

129.94.238.131 — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 23:45:25 GMT

archived link

low: /* How do I take a screenshot? */ linked to load applet on Downloads

low — Mon, 27 May 2013 07:16:52 GMT

How do I take a screenshot?: linked to load applet on Downloads

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-	Or you can install Load applet, it will allow taking screenshots and recording videos using the new applet in the hildon status menu.	+	Or you can install [http://maemo.org/downloads/product/Maemo5/load-applet/ Load applet], it will allow taking screenshots and recording videos using the new applet in the hildon status menu.

	==== How do I get to the task switcher using the the keyboard? ====		==== How do I get to the task switcher using the the keyboard? ====

hurrian at 02:28, 9 March 2013

hurrian — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:28:20 GMT

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	=== Will Harmattan work on my N900? ===		=== Will Harmattan work on my N900? ===

-	~~The "~~official~~" answer~~ from Nokia as of ~~2010~~ is ~~[[What~~ can ~~we realistically expect#Will Harmattan/Meego~~ be ~~supported~~ on the N900 ~~for the average consumer and not just for for developers ?\|"We don't Know~~.~~"]]~~	+	As of 2013, there have been no official announcements from Nokia of a MeeGo-Harmattan "Hacker Edition" for the N900.
		+	Furthermore, development on Harmattan at Nokia has stopped, and is not anticipated to continue in any capacity in the future.
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		+	However, a fork of the official port of mainline MeeGo sponsored by Nokia, Nemo, based on Mer, can be installed on the N900.

	[[Category:Users]]		[[Category:Users]]
	[[Category:Beginners]]		[[Category:Beginners]]

93.37.82.130: /* What map programmes can I use? */

93.37.82.130 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:32:02 GMT

What map programmes can I use?

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	As of October 2009, none of the "big names"--Garmin, Google, TomTom, etc.--have announced any plans to release software for the N900.		As of October 2009, none of the "big names"--Garmin, Google, TomTom, etc.--have announced any plans to release software for the N900.
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		+	There exists a Maemo version of Sygic Navigator.

	==== Does the N900 support google maps? ====		==== Does the N900 support google maps? ====

sifo: /* Is there a portrait mode keyboard? */

sifo — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:35:12 GMT

Is there a portrait mode keyboard?

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	====Is there a portrait mode keyboard?====		====Is there a portrait mode keyboard?====

-	There is a portrait mode dialing pad for making calls. ~~Beyond that no, there is no~~ portrait ~~mode~~ keyboard. ~~One or more third party developers may make add-on portrait mode keyboards available for download later~~.	+	There is a portrait mode dialing pad for making calls. Now the portrait keyboard can be found in Maemo [http://wiki.maemo.org/Repository repositories]

	====Is there T9 entry?====		====Is there T9 entry?====

sifo: /* I can use the phone in portrait mode: why can’t I use that for other things? */

sifo — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:32:44 GMT

I can use the phone in portrait mode: why can’t I use that for other things?

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	==== I can use the phone in portrait mode: why can’t I use that for other things? ====		==== I can use the phone in portrait mode: why can’t I use that for other things? ====

-	~~The N900 doesn't '''currently''' support portrait mode beyond the phone use. It~~ is ~~expected this will arrive in~~ an update, ~~and some developers are working on~~ applications ~~that use~~ portrait mode.	+	There is no an official Nokia update which supports portrait mode, for now it is only available throughout [http://wiki.maemo.org/CSSU CSSU] ( community seamless software update ).
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		+	And most of the applications in the [http://wiki.maemo.org/Repository repositories] now supports portrait mode.

	=== Texts ===		=== Texts ===

sifo: /* How do I take a screenshot? */

sifo — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:23:18 GMT

How do I take a screenshot?

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	#Open the Photos Application.		#Open the Photos Application.
	#The screen shot is the last picture taken.		#The screen shot is the last picture taken.
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		+	Or you can install Load applet, it will allow taking screenshots and recording videos using the new applet in the hildon status menu.

	==== How do I get to the task switcher using the the keyboard? ====		==== How do I get to the task switcher using the the keyboard? ====

tzsm98: /* N900 */

tzsm98 — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:39:19 GMT

N900

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	=== N900 ===		=== N900 ===

-	The [[Nokia N900\|N900]] is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications. Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar.	+	The [[Nokia N900\|N900]] is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications.
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		+	Users report a total of five hardware versions for the N900. Two are reported as being pre-release loan devices (1801, 2001) and three are reported as sourced through retail channels (2101, 2104, 2204). See the [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=46314 discussion]at talk.maemo.org for the differences noted.
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		+	Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar.

	=== (Older) Internet Tablets ===		=== (Older) Internet Tablets ===

92.134.177.83: /* Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? */

92.134.177.83 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:57:18 GMT

Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need?

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	==== Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? ====		==== Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? ====
-	Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html] (<- dead link : blog talking about iPhones now! See [http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/maps-support/compatibility-and-download#/nokia-n900/]). Or you can use [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=820369&postcount=11 Mappero] and Google maps.	+	Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html] (<- dead link : blog talking about iPhones now! See symbian.clanteam.com [http://symbian.clanteam.com/indexmaps.htm] or europe.nokia.com [http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/maps-support/compatibility-and-download#/nokia-n900/]). Or you can use [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=820369&postcount=11 Mappero] and Google maps.

	=== Internet ===		=== Internet ===

92.134.177.83: /* Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? */

92.134.177.83 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:34:22 GMT

Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need?

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	==== Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? ====		==== Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? ====
-	Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html]. Or you can use [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=820369&postcount=11 Mappero] and Google maps.	+	Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html] (<- dead link : blog talking about iPhones now! See [http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/maps-support/compatibility-and-download#/nokia-n900/]). Or you can use [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=820369&postcount=11 Mappero] and Google maps.

	=== Internet ===		=== Internet ===

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	The [[Nokia N900\|N900]] is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications.		The [[Nokia N900\|N900]] is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications.

-	Users report a total of five hardware versions for the N900. Two are reported as being pre-release loan devices (1801, 2001) and three are reported as sourced through retail channels (2101, 2104, 2204). See the [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=46314 discussion]at talk.maemo.org for the differences noted.	+	Users report a total of five hardware versions for the N900. Two are reported as being pre-release loan devices (1801, 2001) and three are reported as sourced through retail channels (2101, 2104, 2204). See the [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=46314 discussion] at talk.maemo.org for the differences noted.

	Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar.		Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar.
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	There exists a Maemo version of Sygic Navigator.		There exists a Maemo version of Sygic Navigator.

-	==== Does the N900 support ~~google~~ maps? ====	+	==== Does the N900 support Google maps? ====

	''You can use Google maps directly from the browser, or you can try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=33645 MaeMaps] or [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=63747 GeePS] A native front end for Google maps''		''You can use Google maps directly from the browser, or you can try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=33645 MaeMaps] or [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=63747 GeePS] A native front end for Google maps''

	==== Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? ====		==== Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? ====
-	Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html] (<- dead link : blog talking about iPhones now! See symbian.clanteam.com [http://symbian.clanteam.com/indexmaps.htm] or europe.nokia.com [http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/maps-support/compatibility-and-download#/nokia-n900/]). Or you can use [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=820369&postcount=11 Mappero] and Google maps.	+	Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20100802053304/http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html Archive]) (<- dead link : blog talking about iPhones now! See symbian.clanteam.com [http://symbian.clanteam.com/indexmaps.htm] or europe.nokia.com [http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/maps-support/compatibility-and-download#/nokia-n900/]). Or you can use [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=820369&postcount=11 Mappero] and Google maps.

	=== Internet ===		=== Internet ===
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	====Does the N900 play YouTube videos?====		====Does the N900 play YouTube videos?====

-	Yes. You might wish to try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65854 CuteTube] a feature rich Youtube client.	+	Yes. You might wish to try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65854 CuteTube], a feature rich Youtube client.

	====Can I use MSN Messenger on the N900====		====Can I use MSN Messenger on the N900====
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	Open application manager and start searching for useful software. You can learn more about [[downloading apps\|downloading applications]] and [[installing applications]].		Open application manager and start searching for useful software. You can learn more about [[downloading apps\|downloading applications]] and [[installing applications]].

-	You can browse Extras and Ovi applications online with [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/ Maemo Select]	+	You can browse Extras and Ovi applications online with [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/ Maemo Select].

	Apps fall into one of several categories.		Apps fall into one of several categories.
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	* ''[[Extras-devel]]'' - beta or even alpha level software. Should only be installed by very experienced or suicidal users, who know what to do if software breaks their device		* ''[[Extras-devel]]'' - beta or even alpha level software. Should only be installed by very experienced or suicidal users, who know what to do if software breaks their device

-	If ~~dont~~ find the application that you want you can register you interest in the [[applications you wish were ported from other platforms]] article.	+	If you don't find the application that you want, you can register you interest in the [[applications you wish were ported from other platforms]] article.

	====Can I edit Office files?====		====Can I edit Office files?====