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1<!DOCTYPE book PUBLIC "-OASIS//DTD DocBook V4.2//EN" [ 1<!DOCTYPE book PUBLIC "-OASIS//DTD DocBook V4.2//EN" [
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3]> 3]>
4<book><title>Opie User Manual</title> 4<book><title>Opie User Manual</title>
5<bookinfo><authorgroup><collab>
6<collabname>The Opie Team</collabname>
7</collab></authorgroup></bookinfo>
5<part><title>Getting Started</title> 8<part><title>Getting Started</title>
6<chapter><title>What is Opie?</title> 9<chapter><title>What is Opie?</title>
7<para> 10<para>
8Opie is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the Linux operating system (and 11Opie is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the Linux operating system (and
9might work on other OSes as well). It was originally designed for handheld 12might work on other OSes as well). It was originally designed for handheld
10computers (such as the Compaq/HP iPAQ and the Sharp Zaurus), but could 13computers (such as the Compaq/HP iPAQ and the Sharp Zaurus), but could
11probably function well in other environments requiring a light GUI, such as an 14probably function well in other environments requiring a light GUI, such as an
12old laptop, or an internet kiosk. It is based upon QT/Embedded from Trolltech, 15old laptop, or an internet kiosk. It is based upon QT/Embedded from Trolltech,
13which is in turn a graphical environment designed for embedded applications, 16which is in turn a graphical environment designed for embedded applications,
14based upon the QT toolkit. 17based upon the QT toolkit.
15</para> 18</para>
16<para> 19<para>
17Opie has been designed for devices with small screens, and a touchscreen input 20Opie has been designed for devices with small screens, and a touchscreen input
18device (ie, only one mouse click, and no constant mouse position), as well as 21device (ie, only one mouse click, and no constant mouse position), as well as
19designed to fit in a relatively small amount of storage space (about 5 megabytes 22designed to fit in a relatively small amount of storage space (about 5 megabytes
20for the base libraries and the launcher). 23for the base libraries and the launcher).
21</para> 24</para>
22</chapter> 25</chapter>
23<chapter><title>Installation</title> 26<chapter><title>Installation</title>
24<section><title>iPAQ</title> 27<section><title>iPAQ</title>
25<para> 28<para>
26To install opie on an iPAQ, you will need a fresh Familiar installation (ie, 29To install opie on an iPAQ, you will need a fresh Familiar installation (ie,
27install Familiar, and stop before you do ipkg install task-complete or ipkg 30install Familiar, and stop before you do ipkg install task-complete or ipkg
28install task-x), go to http://familiar.handhelds.org to get the latest version, 31install task-x), go to http://familiar.handhelds.org to get the latest version,
29and to get installation instructions (again, stop after the initial boot and do 32and to get installation instructions (again, stop after the initial boot and do
30not install X, as it is not necessary, and will only take up space). 33not install X, as it is not necessary, and will only take up space).
31</para> 34</para>
32 35
33<note> 36<note>
34<para> 37<para>
35If you had qpe/qtopia installed previously, 38If you had qpe/qtopia installed previously,
36<emphasis>completely</emphasis> remove it, and remove the src line for it from 39<emphasis>completely</emphasis> remove it, and remove the src line for it from
37your /etc/ipkg.conf file before attempting to install opie. 40your /etc/ipkg.conf file before attempting to install opie.
38</para> 41</para>
39</note> 42</note>
40<para> 43<para>
41Once you have Familiar installed, set up a network connection between your iPAQ 44Once you have Familiar installed, set up a network connection between your iPAQ
42and the ouside world (again, see the Familiar site for instructions on this), 45and the ouside world (again, see the Familiar site for instructions on this),
43and then run this command: 46and then run this command:
44<informalexample> 47<informalexample>
45<literallayout> 48<literallayout>
46 echo src opie "http://131.152.105.154/feeds/ipaq/unstable/" \ 49 echo src opie "http://131.152.105.154/feeds/ipaq/unstable/" \
47 >> /etc/ipkg.conf 50 >> /etc/ipkg.conf
48</literallayout> 51</literallayout>
49</informalexample> 52</informalexample>
50then, run: 53then, run:
51<informalexample> 54<informalexample>
52<literallayout> 55<literallayout>
53 ipkg update && ipkg install task-opie 56 ipkg update && ipkg install task-opie
54</literallayout> 57</literallayout>
55</informalexample> 58</informalexample>
56If you have a 3100 or 3800 series iPAQ, run: 59If you have a 3100 or 3800 series iPAQ, run:
57<informalexample> 60<informalexample>
58<literallayout> 61<literallayout>
59 ipkg install qt-embedded-rotation 62 ipkg install qt-embedded-rotation
60</literallayout> 63</literallayout>
61</informalexample> 64</informalexample>
62finally, start Opie with: 65finally, start Opie with:
63<informalexample> 66<informalexample>
64<literallayout> 67<literallayout>
65 /etc/init.d/opie start 68 /etc/init.d/opie start
66</literallayout> 69</literallayout>
67</informalexample> 70</informalexample>
68</para> 71</para>
69 72
70<para> 73<para>
71Opie should now be running (if you should have to reboot, which is rare, Opie 74Opie should now be running (if you should have to reboot, which is rare, Opie
72will start automatically). From here, you can use either the "Software" 75will start automatically). From here, you can use either the "Software"
73application in the Settings tab, or run ipkg from the command line to install 76application in the Settings tab, or run ipkg from the command line to install
74other Opie apps. Check out the various task-opie-* ipkgs to install various sets 77other Opie apps. Check out the various task-opie-* ipkgs to install various sets
75of apps at once (you can always uninstall individual apps individually). You 78of apps at once (you can always uninstall individual apps individually). You
76will probably want to install opie-embeddedkonsole first, so you have access to 79will probably want to install opie-embeddedkonsole first, so you have access to
77the command line in Opie. 80the command line in Opie.
78</para> 81</para>
79</section> 82</section>
80 83
81<section><title>Zaurus</title> 84<section><title>Zaurus</title>
82<para> 85<para>
83To completely install Opie on the Zaurus, you will have to install OpenZaurus, 86To completely install Opie on the Zaurus, you will have to install OpenZaurus,
84which includes Opie. However, individual Opie applications will work fine on the 87which includes Opie. However, individual Opie applications will work fine on the
85default Zaurus rom. Do not install Opie's launcher on a default Zaurus ROM 88default Zaurus rom. Do not install Opie's launcher on a default Zaurus ROM
86though. 89though.
87</para> 90</para>
88</section> 91</section>
89</chapter> 92</chapter>
90 93
91<chapter><title>Using Opie</title> 94<chapter><title>Using Opie</title>
92<para> 95<para>
93Now that Opie is installed and running, it's time to start using it. When you 96Now that Opie is installed and running, it's time to start using it. When you
94first start Opie, you will see the "Launcher" from which you can start all of 97first start Opie, you will see the "Launcher" from which you can start all of
95your Applications, and the "Taskbar" along the bottom, where you can see all 98your Applications, and the "Taskbar" along the bottom, where you can see all
96the running applications, select an input method, and interact with the 99the running applications, select an input method, and interact with the
97installed "applets". 100installed "applets".
98</para> 101</para>
99 102
100<section><title>Getting Around</title> 103<section><title>Getting Around</title>
101<para> 104<para>
102Getting around in Opie is very easy, you simply click your stylus on whatever 105Getting around in Opie is very easy, you simply click your stylus on whatever
103icon or button you want to click on. The main difference between using the 106icon or button you want to click on. The main difference between using the
104stylus and using a mouse is that you cannot right click with a stylus, so things 107stylus and using a mouse is that you cannot right click with a stylus, so things
105that require a right click are kept to a minimum. However, it is sometimes 108that require a right click are kept to a minimum. However, it is sometimes
106necessary to right click, and this is implemented with a "press and hold". 109necessary to right click, and this is implemented with a "press and hold".
107Any time you want to do something that you think would require a right click on 110Any time you want to do something that you think would require a right click on
108a normal pc, try pressing the stylus down and holding it still for a few 111a normal pc, try pressing the stylus down and holding it still for a few
109seconds. This usually opens up a context sensative menu, much like a right 112seconds. This usually opens up a context sensative menu, much like a right
110click usually does on a desktop interface. 113click usually does on a desktop interface.
111</para> 114</para>
112</section> 115</section>
113 116
114<section><title>Launcher</title> 117<section><title>Launcher</title>
115<para> 118<para>
116The Launcher behaves like the "desktop" on most PC GUIs. When no applications 119The Launcher behaves like the "desktop" on most PC GUIs. When no applications
117are running or visible, you will have access to the Launcher. You can also map 120are running or visible, you will have access to the Launcher. You can also map
118a hardware key to bring the Launcher to the top without closing any of the 121a hardware key to bring the Launcher to the top without closing any of the
119running applications (this is similar to "minimising" all the applications 122running applications (this is similar to "minimising" all the applications
120that are running). 123that are running).
121</para> 124</para>
122<para> 125<para>
123Along the top of the Launcher you will see a list of tabs which function as 126Along the top of the Launcher you will see a list of tabs which function as
124categories for your applications. You can click on the tab for the category you 127categories for your applications. You can click on the tab for the category you
125want to view, and then click on the icon for the application that you wish to 128want to view, and then click on the icon for the application that you wish to
126launch. By default, there will be an Applications tab and a Settings tab (if 129launch. By default, there will be an Applications tab and a Settings tab (if
127you install any games, they will appear in the Games tab). When new 130you install any games, they will appear in the Games tab). When new
128applications are installed, they will usually appear in one of these three tabs, 131applications are installed, they will usually appear in one of these three tabs,
129or in a tab of their own. To add or delete tabs or to move applications between 132or in a tab of their own. To add or delete tabs or to move applications between
130the tabs, you can use the Tab Manager application, or you can edit them by hand, 133the tabs, you can use the Tab Manager application, or you can edit them by hand,
131by changing the directories in /opt/QtPalmtop/apps. 134by changing the directories in /opt/QtPalmtop/apps.
132</para> 135</para>
133<para> 136<para>
134There is also a tab to the far right called the "Documents" tab, which allows 137There is also a tab to the far right called the "Documents" tab, which allows
135you to quickly open your most often used documents. You can click on a document 138you to quickly open your most often used documents. You can click on a document
136to open it up in the proper application. For help on adding files to the 139to open it up in the proper application. For help on adding files to the
137Documents tab see the <xref linkend="adddoc">. 140Documents tab see the <xref linkend="adddoc">.
138</para> 141</para>
139</section> 142</section>
140 143
141<section><title>Taskbar</title> 144<section><title>Taskbar</title>
142<para> 145<para>
143Opie has a "Taskbar" that always runs along the bottom of the screen in Opie, 146Opie has a "Taskbar" that always runs along the bottom of the screen in Opie,
144except for a few "fullscreen" applications that cover it up. The Taskbar is 147except for a few "fullscreen" applications that cover it up. The Taskbar is
145what lets you select which input method you would like to use, shows what 148what lets you select which input method you would like to use, shows what
146applications are running, and is also where the "applets" draw their icons. 149applications are running, and is also where the "applets" draw their icons.
147On the left of the Taskbar is an "O" button that opens a menu which has an 150On the left of the Taskbar is an "O" button that opens a menu which has an
148entry for every tab in the Launcher, allowing you to star an applications 151entry for every tab in the Launcher, allowing you to star an applications
149without going back to the Launcher, or quiting the application that you are 152without going back to the Launcher, or quiting the application that you are
150running. On the right hand side of the Taskbar, you will probably see a clock 153running. On the right hand side of the Taskbar, you will probably see a clock
151(unless you installed task-opie-minimal), which is actually just another applet 154(unless you installed task-opie-minimal), which is actually just another applet
152that draws the time instead of an icon. 155that draws the time instead of an icon.
153</para> 156</para>
154<para> 157<para>
155When an application is run, it adds its icon to the Taskbar, starting from the 158When an application is run, it adds its icon to the Taskbar, starting from the
156right side of the input method icon, with new application's icons appearing to 159right side of the input method icon, with new application's icons appearing to
157the right. If you click on the icon for an application, it will be brought to 160the right. If you click on the icon for an application, it will be brought to
158the screen, allowing you to interact with it. 161the screen, allowing you to interact with it.
159</para> 162</para>
160<para> 163<para>
161To the right of the "O" menu you will see an icon for the currently selected 164To the right of the "O" menu you will see an icon for the currently selected
162input method. Clicking this will bring up the input method, allowing you to 165input method. Clicking this will bring up the input method, allowing you to
163type into the currently running application. To the right of the input method 166type into the currently running application. To the right of the input method
164icon is a small arrow pointing up, which will open a menu of all the currently 167icon is a small arrow pointing up, which will open a menu of all the currently
165installed input methods when clicked. When you select one of these, it will 168installed input methods when clicked. When you select one of these, it will
166become the current input method, with its icon replacing the previous one. 169become the current input method, with its icon replacing the previous one.
167</para> 170</para>
168</section> 171</section>
169 172
170<section><title>Dialogs</title> 173<section><title>Dialogs</title>
171<para> 174<para>
172In Opie, dialogs, as well as some applications, have a button labeled "Ok" on 175In Opie, dialogs, as well as some applications, have a button labeled "Ok" on
173the right side of the window title bar, in addition to the normal "x". For 176the right side of the window title bar, in addition to the normal "x". For
174dialogs, the "Ok" button will apply your changes and close the window, while 177dialogs, the "Ok" button will apply your changes and close the window, while
175the "x" will cancel them before closing the window (for people used to most 178the "x" will cancel them before closing the window (for people used to most
176desktop GUI's the "Ok" and "x" behave like the "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons 179desktop GUI's the "Ok" and "x" behave like the "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons
177you would normally see in the bottom right of the dialog window). 180you would normally see in the bottom right of the dialog window).
178</para> 181</para>
179<para> 182<para>
180For applications that have an "Ok" button as well as the "x" button that all 183For applications that have an "Ok" button as well as the "x" button that all
181applications have, the "Ok" button will usually save the current file and then 184applications have, the "Ok" button will usually save the current file and then
182close the application, while the "x" button will close the application without 185close the application, while the "x" button will close the application without
183saving. 186saving.
184</para> 187</para>
185</section> 188</section>
186</chapter> 189</chapter>
187 190
188<chapter><title>Upgrading</title> 191<chapter><title>Upgrading</title>
189<para> 192<para>
190First, you should shutdown Opie from the "Shutdown" app in the Settings tab. 193First, you should shutdown Opie from the "Shutdown" app in the Settings tab.
191Normally, simply running 194Normally, simply running
192<informalexample> 195<informalexample>
193<literallayout> 196<literallayout>
194 ipkg update && ipkg upgrade 197 ipkg update && ipkg upgrade
195</literallayout> 198</literallayout>
196</informalexample> 199</informalexample>
197will upgrade Opie. However, if you currently have a version with the 1.5.0 200will upgrade Opie. However, if you currently have a version with the 1.5.0
198version number, you will have to upgrade it differently, because Opie now uses a 201version number, you will have to upgrade it differently, because Opie now uses a
199different version number (the 1.5.0 was Qtopia's version number, we now use our 202different version number (the 1.5.0 was Qtopia's version number, we now use our
200own). To upgrade from one of these older versions, run: 203own). To upgrade from one of these older versions, run:
201<informalexample> 204<informalexample>
202<literallayout> 205<literallayout>
203 ipkg update 206 ipkg update
204 ipkg install opie-update 207 ipkg install opie-update
205</literallayout> 208</literallayout>
206</informalexample> 209</informalexample>
207Opie should then be upgraded. 210Opie should then be upgraded.
208</para> 211</para>
209</chapter> 212</chapter>
210</part> 213</part>
211 214
212<part><title>Applications</title> 215<part><title>Applications</title>
213<chapter><title>Contacts</title> 216<chapter><title>Contacts</title>
214<para> 217<para>
215Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact 218Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact
216them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they 219them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they
217work for, etc. 220work for, etc.
218<para> 221<para>
219 222
220<section><title>Adding Contacts</title> 223<section><title>Adding Contacts</title>
221<para> 224<para>
222To Add a user, go to 225To Add a user, go to
223<GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>, 226<GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>,
224or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper). 227or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper).
225First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering 228First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering
226their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open 229their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open
227up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three 230up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three
228of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which 231of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which
229parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how 232parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how
230their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from 233their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from
231some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom 234some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom
232one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking 235one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking
233the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are 236the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are
234convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of 237convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of
235them). 238them).
236</para> 239</para>
237<para> 240<para>
238The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select 241The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select
239which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom 242which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom
240field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if 243field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if
241you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same 244you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same
242parameter). 245parameter).
243</para> 246</para>
244<para> 247<para>
245The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the 248The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the
246name of their spouse, etc. 249name of their spouse, etc.
247</para> 250</para>
248<para> 251<para>
249When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always 252When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always
250edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact. 253edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact.
251</para> 254</para>
252</section> 255</section>
253<section><title>Editing Contacts</title> 256<section><title>Editing Contacts</title>
254<para> 257<para>
255To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil 258To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil
256icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>, 259icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>,
257and it will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information 260and it will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information
258that is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes, 261that is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes,
259click "Ok", or to cancel them, click "x". 262click "Ok", or to cancel them, click "x".
260</para> 263</para>
261</section> 264</section>
262 265
263<section><title>Deleting Contacts</title> 266<section><title>Deleting Contacts</title>
264<para> 267<para>
265To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the 268To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the
266trash can icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu> 269trash can icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>
267&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Delete</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop up asking if you 270&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Delete</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop up asking if you
268want to actually delete that contact, click yes to delete it, no will cancel. 271want to actually delete that contact, click yes to delete it, no will cancel.
269</para> 272</para>
270</section> 273</section>
271 274
272<section><title>Editing Contacts</title> 275<section><title>Editing Contacts</title>
273<para> 276<para>
274To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go 277To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go
275to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog 278to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog
276will pop up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search 279will pop up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search
277for. You can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you 280for. You can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you
278want it to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop 281want it to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop
279down menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of 282down menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of
280them). When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the 283them). When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the
281fields in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in 284fields in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in
282the main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain 285the main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain
283phone number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field, 286phone number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field,
284and clicking "Find". 287and clicking "Find".
285</para> 288</para>
286</section> 289</section>
287 290
288<section><title>Viewing Contacts</title> 291<section><title>Viewing Contacts</title>
289<para> 292<para>
290To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check 293To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check
291the categories you want to view. 294the categories you want to view.
292</para> 295</para>
293<para> 296<para>
294The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the 297The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the
295contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text 298contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text
296on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with 299on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with
297"B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that 300"B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that
298group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times 301group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times
299(pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2 302(pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2
300times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4). 303times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4).
301</para> 304</para>
302</section> 305</section>
303 306
304<section><title>Personal Details</title> 307<section><title>Personal Details</title>
305<para> 308<para>
306Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu> 309Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu>
307<GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to 310<GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to
308display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps. 311display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps.
309</para> 312</para>
310</section> 313</section>
311</chapter> 314</chapter>
312 315
313<chapter><title>Calendar</title> 316<chapter><title>Calendar</title>
314<para> 317<para>
315The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays, 318The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays,
316meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar. 319meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar.
317</para> 320</para>
318 321
319<section><title>Navigation</title> 322<section><title>Navigation</title>
320<para> 323<para>
321Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons 324Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons
322that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in 325that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in
323the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time 326the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time
324shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the 327shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the
325same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day. 328same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day.
326</para> 329</para>
327<section><title>The Day view</title> 330<section><title>The Day view</title>
328<para> 331<para>
329The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At 332The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At
330the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which 333the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which
331represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the 334represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the
332navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If 335navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If
333you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the 336you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the
334first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is 337first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is
335also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to 338also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to
336view from a calendar dialog. 339view from a calendar dialog.
337</para> 340</para>
338<para> 341<para>
339In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one 342In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one
340hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to 343hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to
341begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change 344begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change
342when you create the appointment). 345when you create the appointment).
343</para> 346</para>
344<para> 347<para>
345Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam 348Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam
346the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the 349the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the
347Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be 350Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be
348installed to use this feature. 351installed to use this feature.
349</para> 352</para>
350</section> 353</section>
351 354
352<section><title>The Week View</title> 355<section><title>The Week View</title>
353<para> 356<para>
354The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing 357The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing
355each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the 358each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the
356navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows 359navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows
357the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year. 360the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year.
358To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the 361To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the
359currently selected week. 362currently selected week.
360</para> 363</para>
361<para> 364<para>
362In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns 365In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns
363representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will 366representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will
364see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see 367see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see
365details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go 368details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go
366to the day of the column that you clicked in. 369to the day of the column that you clicked in.
367</para> 370</para>
368</section> 371</section>
369 372
370<section><title>The Week List View</title> 373<section><title>The Week List View</title>
371<para> 374<para>
372The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week 375The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week
373without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time 376without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time
374between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your 377between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your
375appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation 378appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation
376bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or 379bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or
377previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that 380previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that
378year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which 381year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which
379allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar 382allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar
380will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with 383will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with
381a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a 384a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a
382time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates 385time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates
383for the currently selected week. 386for the currently selected week.
384</para> 387</para>
385<para> 388<para>
386The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of 389The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of
387the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red, 390the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red,
388otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date 391otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date
389itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of 392itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of
390all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on 393all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on
391an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets 394an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets
392you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will 395you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will
393create a new appointment for that day. 396create a new appointment for that day.
394</para> 397</para>
395</section> 398</section>
396 399
397<section><title>The Month View</title> 400<section><title>The Month View</title>
398<para> 401<para>
399The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what 402The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what
400days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two 403days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two
401pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the 404pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the
402first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow 405first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow
403buttons will take you to the next or previous month. There is a dropdown menu 406buttons will take you to the next or previous month. There is a dropdown menu
404which allows you to select the month, and a entry field which allows you to 407which allows you to select the month, and a entry field which allows you to
405select the year (press the up or down arrows, or enter in your own year). 408select the year (press the up or down arrows, or enter in your own year).
406</para> 409</para>
407<para> 410<para>
408The main view is divided up into a grid, where the columns are the days of the 411The main view is divided up into a grid, where the columns are the days of the
409week, and the rows are the weeks (just like an ordinary calendar). The currently 412week, and the rows are the weeks (just like an ordinary calendar). The currently
410selected day has a bold box drawn around it, and if the day has an appointment, 413selected day has a bold box drawn around it, and if the day has an appointment,
411there will be a small blue square in the bottom right corner of it (that square 414there will be a small blue square in the bottom right corner of it (that square
412will have a smaller white square if it is a recurring appointment). If the 415will have a smaller white square if it is a recurring appointment). If the
413appointment is an all day event, it will be drawn as a green dot instead. When 416appointment is an all day event, it will be drawn as a green dot instead. When
414you click on the sqaure of a day, you will be taken to the day view for that 417you click on the sqaure of a day, you will be taken to the day view for that
415day. 418day.
416</para> 419</para>
417</section> 420</section>
418</section> 421</section>
419 422
420<section><title>Adding Appointments</title> 423<section><title>Adding Appointments</title>
421<para> 424<para>
422To add an appointment, click on the add appointment button in the toolbar at the 425To add an appointment, click on the add appointment button in the toolbar at the
423top of the window (an image of a blank page), and a dialog will open up, 426top of the window (an image of a blank page), and a dialog will open up,
424allowing you to enter information about the appointment (depending on the 427allowing you to enter information about the appointment (depending on the
425current view, and what you may have selected, there may be certain default 428current view, and what you may have selected, there may be certain default
426settings). 429settings).
427</para> 430</para>
428<para> 431<para>
429At the top of the window is the description field, where you can enter in a 432At the top of the window is the description field, where you can enter in a
430short description of the appointment, or select a common one from the dropdown 433short description of the appointment, or select a common one from the dropdown
431list. The location field allows you to do the same. The category dropdown allows 434list. The location field allows you to do the same. The category dropdown allows
432you to assign the appointment to a category, which you can use later to view 435you to assign the appointment to a category, which you can use later to view
433only some of your appointments. The button labeled "..." to the right of that 436only some of your appointments. The button labeled "..." to the right of that
434will open up a dialog where you can add, delete, or edit certain categories. 437will open up a dialog where you can add, delete, or edit certain categories.
435</para> 438</para>
436<para> 439<para>
437To enter a start and end time, select the date for each from the dropdown menu, 440To enter a start and end time, select the date for each from the dropdown menu,
438and then you can either manually enter a time, or you can use the three rows of 441and then you can either manually enter a time, or you can use the three rows of
439numbers to more quickly enter it in. To use the fast input method, first click 442numbers to more quickly enter it in. To use the fast input method, first click
440in the text entry field of the time you want to edit, then you need to select 443in the text entry field of the time you want to edit, then you need to select
441the hour. The first two rows are the hours, click whichever one you want. The 444the hour. The first two rows are the hours, click whichever one you want. The
442third row of numbers are the minutes, in units of five. When you select the 445third row of numbers are the minutes, in units of five. When you select the
443minutes field for the start time, it will automatically set the minutes field 446minutes field for the start time, it will automatically set the minutes field
444for the end time to the same thing, but you can change this by selecting the end 447for the end time to the same thing, but you can change this by selecting the end
445field and giving it its own minutes field. Because of this, it is fastest to set 448field and giving it its own minutes field. Because of this, it is fastest to set
446the start time first and then the end time. There is also an "all day" 449the start time first and then the end time. There is also an "all day"
447checkbox, which will make the appointment take up the entire day. 450checkbox, which will make the appointment take up the entire day.
448</para> 451</para>
449<para> 452<para>
450Underneath this you can set the timezone of the appointment from the dropdown 453Underneath this you can set the timezone of the appointment from the dropdown
451list. To change the available timezones, click the world icon, and it will open 454list. To change the available timezones, click the world icon, and it will open
452the City Time application. Refer to its documentation for changing the 455the City Time application. Refer to its documentation for changing the
453timezones. If you want to have an alarm go off, check the "alarm" checkbox, 456timezones. If you want to have an alarm go off, check the "alarm" checkbox,
454and then set the number of minutes before the appointment that you want the 457and then set the number of minutes before the appointment that you want the
455alarm to sound. If you set the dropdown list next to that to "silent" you will 458alarm to sound. If you set the dropdown list next to that to "silent" you will
456only be given a visual alarm, wheras if you set the alarm to "Loud", there 459only be given a visual alarm, wheras if you set the alarm to "Loud", there
457will be an alarm sound as well. Note: opie-alarm must be installed for alarms to 460will be an alarm sound as well. Note: opie-alarm must be installed for alarms to
458work. 461work.
459</para> 462</para>
460<para> 463<para>
461To set whether the appointment repeats, click the "Repeat" button and a new 464To set whether the appointment repeats, click the "Repeat" button and a new
462dialog will open up. At the top is a row of buttons, which lets you set how 465dialog will open up. At the top is a row of buttons, which lets you set how
463often the appointment repeats. Selecting one of these buttons will change the 466often the appointment repeats. Selecting one of these buttons will change the
464interface below, to represent the available options for that type of repetition 467interface below, to represent the available options for that type of repetition
465(selecting "None" will turn off repetition if you turned it on and no longer 468(selecting "None" will turn off repetition if you turned it on and no longer
466want it). When you are done, click "ok" in the upper right to select that type 469want it). When you are done, click "ok" in the upper right to select that type
467of repetition, or "x" to set it back to what it was (none if it is a new 470of repetition, or "x" to set it back to what it was (none if it is a new
468appointment). 471appointment).
469</para> 472</para>
470<para> 473<para>
471Finally, you can add notes to the appointment by clicking the "Notes..." 474Finally, you can add notes to the appointment by clicking the "Notes..."
472button which will open a dialog with a text entry field for adding notes. Press 475button which will open a dialog with a text entry field for adding notes. Press
473"ok" to accept the changes to the notes, "x" to cancel. 476"ok" to accept the changes to the notes, "x" to cancel.
474</para> 477</para>
475<para> 478<para>
476When you are done setting up the appointment, click "ok" in the top right of 479When you are done setting up the appointment, click "ok" in the top right of
477the window, or "x" to cancel adding the appointment. 480the window, or "x" to cancel adding the appointment.
478</para> 481</para>
479</section> 482</section>
480<section><title>Editing Appointments</title> 483<section><title>Editing Appointments</title>
481<para> 484<para>
482How you start editing an appointment varies depending on what view you are in, 485How you start editing an appointment varies depending on what view you are in,
483but they will all open the same dialog. The dialog is the same as the Add 486but they will all open the same dialog. The dialog is the same as the Add
484Appointment dialog, except that the fields will already be filled in with the 487Appointment dialog, except that the fields will already be filled in with the
485information that the appointment contains. Clicking "ok" will keep your 488information that the appointment contains. Clicking "ok" will keep your
486changes, "x" will revert them to what they were before you edited them. 489changes, "x" will revert them to what they were before you edited them.
487</para> 490</para>
488</section> 491</section>
489 492
490<section><title>Finding Appointments</title> 493<section><title>Finding Appointments</title>
491<para> 494<para>
492To find a specific appointment, click the find button in the toolbar (small 495To find a specific appointment, click the find button in the toolbar (small
493green magnifying glass) and it will open a find dialog. Here you can enter the 496green magnifying glass) and it will open a find dialog. Here you can enter the
494text you want to search for, as well as the category you want to search for, as 497text you want to search for, as well as the category you want to search for, as
495well as the start date, and whether you want the search to be case sensitive. 498well as the start date, and whether you want the search to be case sensitive.
496Click "Find" to find the next appointment that matches your criteria. 499Click "Find" to find the next appointment that matches your criteria.
497</para> 500</para>
498</section> 501</section>
499</chapter> 502</chapter>
500 503
501<chapter><title>Todo</title> 504<chapter><title>Todo</title>
502<para> 505<para>
503Todo is designed for storing information about things you need to do, but which 506Todo is designed for storing information about things you need to do, but which
504arent going to happen at a specific time, like "change the oil" or "mow the 507arent going to happen at a specific time, like "change the oil" or "mow the
505lawn". You can also give todo items a deadline, if they have to be completed by 508lawn". You can also give todo items a deadline, if they have to be completed by
506a certain time. 509a certain time.
507</para> 510</para>
508 511
509<section><title>Adding Tasks</title> 512<section><title>Adding Tasks</title>
510<para> 513<para>
511Go to <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>New Task<GUIMenuItem>, or click 514Go to <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>New Task<GUIMenuItem>, or click
512on the new task icon (blank page). The priority drop down menu lets you select 515on the new task icon (blank page). The priority drop down menu lets you select
513the priority of the task. The lower the number, the more important it is. The 516the priority of the task. The lower the number, the more important it is. The
514categories behave in much the same way that they do in Calendar, you can select 517categories behave in much the same way that they do in Calendar, you can select
515the category from the drop down menu, or you can click the "..." button to add, 518the category from the drop down menu, or you can click the "..." button to add,
516delete, or edit categories. To give the task a due date, check the "Due" 519delete, or edit categories. To give the task a due date, check the "Due"
517checkbox, and then click the button next to it (it should contain the current 520checkbox, and then click the button next to it (it should contain the current
518date). That will open a calendar from which you can select the due date. The 521date). That will open a calendar from which you can select the due date. The
519"Completed" check box is the same as the checkbox next to each item in the main 522"Completed" check box is the same as the checkbox next to each item in the main
520view. The "Summary" field is for a short summary that will be visible in the 523view. The "Summary" field is for a short summary that will be visible in the
521main view, as well as in the Today application. The down arrow next to it will 524main view, as well as in the Today application. The down arrow next to it will
522copy the text in the "Summary" field into the large text field below it, which 525copy the text in the "Summary" field into the large text field below it, which
523is used for a more detailed description of the task. Click "ok" in the upper 526is used for a more detailed description of the task. Click "ok" in the upper
524right to add the new task, or "x" to close the window without adding the new 527right to add the new task, or "x" to close the window without adding the new
525task. 528task.
526</para> 529</para>
527</section> 530</section>
528<section><title>Editing Tasks</title> 531<section><title>Editing Tasks</title>
529<para> 532<para>
530To edit a task, you can select it, and then go to 533To edit a task, you can select it, and then go to
531<GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit 534<GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit
532Task</GUIMenuItem>, or click the edit task icon (an image of a pencil). The same 535Task</GUIMenuItem>, or click the edit task icon (an image of a pencil). The same
533dialog should apear as if you were adding a task, but the information for that 536dialog should apear as if you were adding a task, but the information for that
534task should already be filled in. You can change any of it you want to, and then 537task should already be filled in. You can change any of it you want to, and then
535click "ok" in the top right corner to save the changes, or "x" to go back to 538click "ok" in the top right corner to save the changes, or "x" to go back to
536the way it was. 539the way it was.
537</para> 540</para>
538</section> 541</section>
539 542
540<section><title>Deleting Tasks</title> 543<section><title>Deleting Tasks</title>
541<para> 544<para>
542To delete a task, first select it, and then either select 545To delete a task, first select it, and then either select
543<GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow; 546<GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;
544<GUIMenuItem>Delete...</GUIMenuItem> or press the Delete icon (an image of 547<GUIMenuItem>Delete...</GUIMenuItem> or press the Delete icon (an image of
545a trash can). A dialog should pop up, asking if you want to delete the task, 548a trash can). A dialog should pop up, asking if you want to delete the task,
546click yes to delete it, or no to cancel. 549click yes to delete it, or no to cancel.
547</para> 550</para>
548</section> 551</section>
549<section><title>Finding Tasks</title> 552<section><title>Finding Tasks</title>
550<para> 553<para>
551To find a task, either go to 554To find a task, either go to
552<GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem> 555<GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>
553, or click the find icon (an image of a green magnifying glass), and a dialog 556, or click the find icon (an image of a green magnifying glass), and a dialog
554should pop up. Enter the text you want to search for in the description, and 557should pop up. Enter the text you want to search for in the description, and
555select the category that you want it to search through (this will speed the 558select the category that you want it to search through (this will speed the
556search up, if you know what category it is in). You can also select "case 559search up, if you know what category it is in). You can also select "case
557sensative" which makes the search pay attention to the case of what you type (so 560sensative" which makes the search pay attention to the case of what you type (so
558if you look for "mow lawn", it won't find a task called "Mow lawn"). "Search 561if you look for "mow lawn", it won't find a task called "Mow lawn"). "Search
559Backwards" will search backwards from the currently selected task. Click "Find" 562Backwards" will search backwards from the currently selected task. Click "Find"
560to initiate the search, when it finds a task that matches the string, it will 563to initiate the search, when it finds a task that matches the string, it will
561select it. If you click Find again, it will find the next one in the list (or 564select it. If you click Find again, it will find the next one in the list (or
562the previous one, if "Search backwards" is selected). 565the previous one, if "Search backwards" is selected).
563</para> 566</para>
564</section> 567</section>
565 568
566<section><title>Viewing Tasks</title> 569<section><title>Viewing Tasks</title>
567<para> 570<para>
568To only view tasks filled under certain categories, go to the Category menu, and 571To only view tasks filled under certain categories, go to the Category menu, and
569check the categories you want to view. Also, under the Options menu, you can 572check the categories you want to view. Also, under the Options menu, you can
570select whether or not you want completed tasks to be visible, and whether or not 573select whether or not you want completed tasks to be visible, and whether or not
571you want to see the deadline. 574you want to see the deadline.
572</para> 575</para>
573</section> 576</section>
574 577
575<section><title>Completing Tasks</title> 578<section><title>Completing Tasks</title>
576<para> 579<para>
577To mark a task as completed without deleting it, you can either check the 580To mark a task as completed without deleting it, you can either check the
578checkbox next to it in the main view, or edit it, and check the "completed" 581checkbox next to it in the main view, or edit it, and check the "completed"
579check box in the edit dialog. If <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow; 582check box in the edit dialog. If <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;
580<GUIMenuItem>Completed<GUIMenuItem> tasks is not checked, the task will 583<GUIMenuItem>Completed<GUIMenuItem> tasks is not checked, the task will
581disapear when you mark it completed. but do not worry, it is not gone forever, 584disapear when you mark it completed. but do not worry, it is not gone forever,
582just check Completed tasks in the options menu, and you can see and edit it 585just check Completed tasks in the options menu, and you can see and edit it
583again. 586again.
584</para> 587</para>
585</section> 588</section>
586</chapter> 589</chapter>
587 590
588<chapter><title>File Manager</title> 591<chapter><title>File Manager</title>
589<para> 592<para>
590The file manager allows easy access to your file system, letting you browse, 593The file manager allows easy access to your file system, letting you browse,
591copy, move, delete and link files. You can also use it to open the file in an 594copy, move, delete and link files. You can also use it to open the file in an
592application based upon the file type, or add the file to your "Documents" tab, 595application based upon the file type, or add the file to your "Documents" tab,
593as well as several other filesystem related things. 596as well as several other filesystem related things.
594<para> 597<para>
595 598
596<section><title>Navigating</title> 599<section><title>Navigating</title>
597<para> 600<para>
598To enter a directory, simply press its icon or name in the main view. There are 601To enter a directory, simply press its icon or name in the main view. There are
599also two buttons in the toolbar which help with navigation. The back arrow will 602also two buttons in the toolbar which help with navigation. The back arrow will
600take you back to the directory you were previously looking at, while the up 603take you back to the directory you were previously looking at, while the up
601arrow will take you up one level in the directory structure (so, if you are in 604arrow will take you up one level in the directory structure (so, if you are in
602/usr/bin, it will take you to /usr, regardless of where you were before). The 605/usr/bin, it will take you to /usr, regardless of where you were before). The
603"Dir" menu shows the current path, with each directory as a menu item. So, if 606"Dir" menu shows the current path, with each directory as a menu item. So, if
604you are in /opt/QtPalmtop/bin there will be four entries: /, opt, QtPalmtop, and 607you are in /opt/QtPalmtop/bin there will be four entries: /, opt, QtPalmtop, and
605bin. Selecting one of these will take you immediately to that directory. 608bin. Selecting one of these will take you immediately to that directory.
606</para> 609</para>
607</section> 610</section>
608 611
609<section><title>Selecting Files</title> 612<section><title>Selecting Files</title>
610<para> 613<para>
611When you click on a file, its selection status is toggled. So the first time you 614When you click on a file, its selection status is toggled. So the first time you
612click on it, it will be selected, and the second time it will be deselected. To 615click on it, it will be selected, and the second time it will be deselected. To
613select multiple files, simply click on each one you want to select. 616select multiple files, simply click on each one you want to select.
614</para> 617</para>
615</section> 618</section>
616<section><title>Moving Files</title> 619<section><title>Moving Files</title>
617<para> 620<para>
618To copy a file from one directory to another, press and hold on the filename, 621To copy a file from one directory to another, press and hold on the filename,
619and select "Copy" from the menu that pops up. Then, change into the directory 622and select "Copy" from the menu that pops up. Then, change into the directory
620that you want to copy it into, and press the "paste" icon (an image of a 623that you want to copy it into, and press the "paste" icon (an image of a
621clipboard and a piece of paper). To move a file, do the same thing, except 624clipboard and a piece of paper). To move a file, do the same thing, except
622select "Cut" from the first menu, instead of "Copy". You can also move or 625select "Cut" from the first menu, instead of "Copy". You can also move or
623copy multiple files by selecting all of them and using the cut or copy buttons 626copy multiple files by selecting all of them and using the cut or copy buttons
624in the toolbar. 627in the toolbar.
625</para> 628</para>
626</section> 629</section>
627 630
628<section><title>Deleting Files</title> 631<section><title>Deleting Files</title>
629<para> 632<para>
630To delete a file, press and hold it to bring up its menu, then select 633To delete a file, press and hold it to bring up its menu, then select
631"Delete", and click "Yes" (or "No" to cancel). Delete will delete all the 634"Delete", and click "Yes" (or "No" to cancel). Delete will delete all the
632currently selected files, which may be more than the one that you pressed and 635currently selected files, which may be more than the one that you pressed and
633held on. 636held on.
634</para> 637</para>
635</section> 638</section>
636 639
637<section><title>Renaming Files</title> 640<section><title>Renaming Files</title>
638<para> 641<para>
639To change a file's name, first bring up the input method you want to use (unless 642To change a file's name, first bring up the input method you want to use (unless
640you are going to use the hardware keyboard), then press and hold on the 643you are going to use the hardware keyboard), then press and hold on the
641filename, and select "rename". A new file will appear with a "Name" field 644filename, and select "rename". A new file will appear with a "Name" field
642that is editable, enter the new name, and click another file to keep the new 645that is editable, enter the new name, and click another file to keep the new
643name. 646name.
644</para> 647</para>
645</section> 648</section>
646 649
647<section><title>Creating Directories</title> 650<section><title>Creating Directories</title>
648<para> 651<para>
649To create a directory, first bring up the input method you want to use (if you 652To create a directory, first bring up the input method you want to use (if you
650are using one), and then click the new directory button (an image of a file 653are using one), and then click the new directory button (an image of a file
651folder with a "+" sign). A new folder will be created with the name "New 654folder with a "+" sign). A new folder will be created with the name "New
652Folder", and the folder name will be editable. Enter the name you want and then 655Folder", and the folder name will be editable. Enter the name you want and then
653click another file to create the folder. 656click another file to create the folder.
654</para> 657</para>
655</section> 658</section>
656 659
657<section><title>Viewing Files</title> 660<section><title>Viewing Files</title>
658<para> 661<para>
659To view a file, press and hold on a file, and the menu that comes up will 662To view a file, press and hold on a file, and the menu that comes up will
660contain two entries for vieing the file, the first depends on the filetype, but 663contain two entries for vieing the file, the first depends on the filetype, but
661usually lets you open the file in a specific program. The second is "view as 664usually lets you open the file in a specific program. The second is "view as
662text" which will open the file up in TextEdit (regardless of whether or not it 665text" which will open the file up in TextEdit (regardless of whether or not it
663is actually a text file). 666is actually a text file).
664</para> 667</para>
665</section> 668</section>
666 669
667<section id="adddoc"><title>Adding to "Documents"</title> 670<section id="adddoc"><title>Adding to "Documents"</title>
668<para> 671<para>
669To add a file to your "Documents", press and hold the file, and select "Add 672To add a file to your "Documents", press and hold the file, and select "Add
670to documents" from the menu. This will add the file to the documents tab, which 673to documents" from the menu. This will add the file to the documents tab, which
671you can use to quickly open the file (simply click on the icon for the file in 674you can use to quickly open the file (simply click on the icon for the file in
672the Documents tab). Some programs also use the Documents list to aid in quickly 675the Documents tab). Some programs also use the Documents list to aid in quickly
673opening files. 676opening files.
674</para> 677</para>
675</section> 678</section>
676 679
677<section><title>Sorting Files</title> 680<section><title>Sorting Files</title>
678<para> 681<para>
679To sort the files, use the "Sort" menu to select wich field you want to sort 682To sort the files, use the "Sort" menu to select wich field you want to sort
680the files by ("by Name", for instance, will sort the file alphabetically by 683the files by ("by Name", for instance, will sort the file alphabetically by
681name). If "Ascending" is checked, the files will be sorted in ascending order, 684name). If "Ascending" is checked, the files will be sorted in ascending order,
682if it is not, they will be sorted in descending order. You can also press the 685if it is not, they will be sorted in descending order. You can also press the
683name of the column in the main view to sort by that field. 686name of the column in the main view to sort by that field.
684</para> 687</para>
685</section> 688</section>
686 689
687<section><title>Viewing Options</title> 690<section><title>Viewing Options</title>
688<para> 691<para>
689The "View" menu lets you choose which files to view. If "Hidden" is checked, 692The "View" menu lets you choose which files to view. If "Hidden" is checked,
690hidden files will be visible (in Linux, hidden files start with a "."). If 693hidden files will be visible (in Linux, hidden files start with a "."). If
691"Symlinks" is checked, symbolic links (files or directories which are merely 694"Symlinks" is checked, symbolic links (files or directories which are merely
692links to other files or directories) will be visible. 695links to other files or directories) will be visible.
693</para> 696</para>
694</section> 697</section>
695</chapter> 698</chapter>
696 699
697<chapter><title>Embedded Konsole</title> 700<chapter><title>Embedded Konsole</title>
698<para> 701<para>
699EmbeddedKonsole is Opie's terminal emulator. From here you can do pretty much 702EmbeddedKonsole is Opie's terminal emulator. From here you can do pretty much
700anything (since Linux is actually a command line based OS by itself). I will 703anything (since Linux is actually a command line based OS by itself). I will
701not go into much detail on using the linux command line, as that is covered in 704not go into much detail on using the linux command line, as that is covered in
702many other places (http://www.tldp.org is a good place to start, or read 705many other places (http://www.tldp.org is a good place to start, or read
703O'Reilly's <citation>Running Linux</citation> for a comprehensive look at Linux 706O'Reilly's <citation>Running Linux</citation> for a comprehensive look at Linux
704for the beginner). I will, however, give a quick overview of using a Linux 707for the beginner). I will, however, give a quick overview of using a Linux
705shell. 708shell.
706</para> 709</para>
707 710
708<section><title>Using Embedded Konsole</title> 711<section><title>Using Embedded Konsole</title>
709<para> 712<para>
710Along the top of the window is a row of menus and icons. The "Font" menu lets 713Along the top of the window is a row of menus and icons. The "Font" menu lets
711you select the font size that you want the console to use, while the Options 714you select the font size that you want the console to use, while the Options
712menu lets you select various options. Below this row of menus and icons is a 715menu lets you select various options. Below this row of menus and icons is a
713pulldown list with various common commands in it. 716pulldown list with various common commands in it.
714</para> 717</para>
715 718
716<section><title>Options Menu</title> 719<section><title>Options Menu</title>
717<para> 720<para>
718The first submenu in the options menu is the "Command List" menu, which lets 721The first submenu in the options menu is the "Command List" menu, which lets
719you edit or hide the command list pulldown. The "Tabs on top" or "Tabs on 722you edit or hide the command list pulldown. The "Tabs on top" or "Tabs on
720bottom" (depending on which is currently enabled) allows you to select where 723bottom" (depending on which is currently enabled) allows you to select where
721the tabs representing multiple terminal sessions are drawn. The "Colors" 724the tabs representing multiple terminal sessions are drawn. The "Colors"
722submenu lets you select from a color scheme, or make your own, and the "Scroll 725submenu lets you select from a color scheme, or make your own, and the "Scroll
723Bar" submenu lets you select where or if the scroll bar is drawn. 726Bar" submenu lets you select where or if the scroll bar is drawn.
724</para> 727</para>
725</section> 728</section>
726<section><title>Icons</title> 729<section><title>Icons</title>
727<para> 730<para>
728The row of icons to the right of the menus allows you to type common keystrokes 731The row of icons to the right of the menus allows you to type common keystrokes
729without having an input method visible, as well as some other things. 732without having an input method visible, as well as some other things.
730</para> 733</para>
731<para> 734<para>
732The icon all the way on the left will open a new terminal session in a new tab, 735The icon all the way on the left will open a new terminal session in a new tab,
733while the icon all the way on the right will paste text from the clipboard into 736while the icon all the way on the right will paste text from the clipboard into
734the terminal. 737the terminal.
735</para> 738</para>
736<para> 739<para>
737The other icons are the same as typing (from left to right) enter, space, tab 740The other icons are the same as typing (from left to right) enter, space, tab
738(for tab completion), up, and down (for the command history). 741(for tab completion), up, and down (for the command history).
739</para> 742</para>
740</section> 743</section>
741<section><title>Command List</title> 744<section><title>Command List</title>
742<para> 745<para>
743The command list is a pulldown menu with a list of commonly used commands. 746The command list is a pulldown menu with a list of commonly used commands.
744Selecting one will type the command into the terminal wherever the cursor is. 747Selecting one will type the command into the terminal wherever the cursor is.
745You can edit or hide this menu from <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow; 748You can edit or hide this menu from <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;
746<GUIMenuItem>Command List.</GUIMenuItem> 749<GUIMenuItem>Command List.</GUIMenuItem>
747</para> 750</para>
748</section> 751</section>
749</section> 752</section>
750 753
751<section><title>What is a Shell</title> 754<section><title>What is a Shell</title>
752<para> 755<para>
753A shell is a program that accepts input from a user, and runs commands. Each 756A shell is a program that accepts input from a user, and runs commands. Each
754"command" in the shell is actually a separate program (unless you are using a 757"command" in the shell is actually a separate program (unless you are using a
755shell like BusyBox, which makes some of the more common commands part of its own 758shell like BusyBox, which makes some of the more common commands part of its own
756program in order to save space). Shells can actually be very powerful, and many 759program in order to save space). Shells can actually be very powerful, and many
757of them allow you to write something called "shell scripts" which are just a 760of them allow you to write something called "shell scripts" which are just a
758sequence of commands, sometimes with some flow control statements, saved to a 761sequence of commands, sometimes with some flow control statements, saved to a
759file and run each time the script is run. For the most part, the average user 762file and run each time the script is run. For the most part, the average user
760does not need to know about any of this, though. If you are running Opie on the 763does not need to know about any of this, though. If you are running Opie on the
761Familiar distribution, it is advisable to install the bash shell (ipkg install 764Familiar distribution, it is advisable to install the bash shell (ipkg install
762bash) because it offers things like tab completion, use of the backspace key, 765bash) because it offers things like tab completion, use of the backspace key,
763and a command history, as well as offering a more advanced scripting languauge 766and a command history, as well as offering a more advanced scripting languauge
764than most other shells. 767than most other shells.
765</para> 768</para>
766</section> 769</section>
767 770
768<section><title>Running Programs</title> 771<section><title>Running Programs</title>
769<para> 772<para>
770To run a program or a command (remember, a command is just another program), you 773To run a program or a command (remember, a command is just another program), you
771simply type the name of the program and hit "Return" (in Linux, program names 774simply type the name of the program and hit "Return" (in Linux, program names
772do not have a special suffix like they do in windows, in fact the "." 775do not have a special suffix like they do in windows, in fact the "."
773character has no special meaning unless it is at the begining of a filename, in 776character has no special meaning unless it is at the begining of a filename, in
774which case it makes the file "hidden"). When you type a program name and hit 777which case it makes the file "hidden"). When you type a program name and hit
775"Return" the shell looks in a special list of directories called your 778"Return" the shell looks in a special list of directories called your
776"path", and if it cannot find it in any of those directories, it stops looking 779"path", and if it cannot find it in any of those directories, it stops looking
777and tells you it could not find them. If you want to run a program that is not 780and tells you it could not find them. If you want to run a program that is not
778in your path, you must specify an absolute or relative path to that program. 781in your path, you must specify an absolute or relative path to that program.
779For instance, to run a program that is in the directory you are currently in, 782For instance, to run a program that is in the directory you are currently in,
780you would type <literal>./program</literal> ("./" is a special directory that 783you would type <literal>./program</literal> ("./" is a special directory that
781is explained below), or to run a program in /home/username/ you would call 784is explained below), or to run a program in /home/username/ you would call
782<literal>/home/username/program</literal>. 785<literal>/home/username/program</literal>.
783</para> 786</para>
784<para> 787<para>
785Most programs take "arguments" when run from the command line. An argument is 788Most programs take "arguments" when run from the command line. An argument is
786a string that contains no spaces that changes how the program behaves (a text 789a string that contains no spaces that changes how the program behaves (a text
787editor, for instance, might take a single argument, which would be the name of 790editor, for instance, might take a single argument, which would be the name of
788the file you wish to edit). Usually, you can use the arguments "-h" or 791the file you wish to edit). Usually, you can use the arguments "-h" or
789"--help" to get a list of the common arguments that that program takes, along 792"--help" to get a list of the common arguments that that program takes, along
790with a short usage description, and a short description of what each argument 793with a short usage description, and a short description of what each argument
791does. 794does.
792</para> 795</para>
793</section> 796</section>
794 797
795<section><title>Basic Navigation</title> 798<section><title>Basic Navigation</title>
796<para> 799<para>
797The command that you will use most often in the shell is probably the "cd" 800The command that you will use most often in the shell is probably the "cd"
798command, which stands for "change directory." With this command, you can move 801command, which stands for "change directory." With this command, you can move
799around in the file system, by issuing the command like this: <userinput>cd 802around in the file system, by issuing the command like this: <userinput>cd
800<replaceable>[new directory]</replaceable></userinput>, where <replaceable>[new 803<replaceable>[new directory]</replaceable></userinput>, where <replaceable>[new
801directory]</replaceable> is the directory you want to move to. 804directory]</replaceable> is the directory you want to move to.
802This directory name does not have to include the entire directory structure, but 805This directory name does not have to include the entire directory structure, but
803can be "relative" which means it assumes you are talking about directories 806can be "relative" which means it assumes you are talking about directories
804relative to the directory you are in. For example, if you are in a directory 807relative to the directory you are in. For example, if you are in a directory
805called /home/username and you want to move to the directory 808called /home/username and you want to move to the directory
806/home/username/other/dir you could simply type <userinput>cd 809/home/username/other/dir you could simply type <userinput>cd
807other/dir</userinput> and you would end up in /home/username/other/dir. You can 810other/dir</userinput> and you would end up in /home/username/other/dir. You can
808also specify a full, or "absolute" path, by specifying the entire path name 811also specify a full, or "absolute" path, by specifying the entire path name
809starting with / ( / is a special directory called the "root" directory, and does 812starting with / ( / is a special directory called the "root" directory, and does
810not have a "parent" directory, which means that it is not in any other 813not have a "parent" directory, which means that it is not in any other
811directory). There are also two special directories called "./" and "../". 814directory). There are also two special directories called "./" and "../".
812The "./" directory is the current directory you are in, and you will probably 815The "./" directory is the current directory you are in, and you will probably
813never use this in conjunction with the cd command (why would you want to move to 816never use this in conjunction with the cd command (why would you want to move to
814the directory you are already in?). The "../" directory represents the parent 817the directory you are already in?). The "../" directory represents the parent
815directory of the directory you are currently in, so if you are in 818directory of the directory you are currently in, so if you are in
816/home/username, ../ is the same as /home. You can string several ../'s 819/home/username, ../ is the same as /home. You can string several ../'s
817together, so if you are in /home/username/dir/ ../../ represents /home. There 820together, so if you are in /home/username/dir/ ../../ represents /home. There
818is one other special directory, called "~/" that points to your home 821is one other special directory, called "~/" that points to your home
819directory (usually /home/username or /root for the root user). 822directory (usually /home/username or /root for the root user).
820</para> 823</para>
821</section> 824</section>
822 825
823<section><title>Moving Files</title> 826<section><title>Moving Files</title>
824<para> 827<para>
825To move files around, you need to use the "cp" (copy) and "mv" (move) 828To move files around, you need to use the "cp" (copy) and "mv" (move)
826commands. Both of these are run the same way: <userinput>command originalfile 829commands. Both of these are run the same way: <userinput>command originalfile
827newfile</userinput>. The only difference is that cp creates a new file without 830newfile</userinput>. The only difference is that cp creates a new file without
828touching the old one, while mv deletes the original file. The two path names 831touching the old one, while mv deletes the original file. The two path names
829can be either absolute or relative. If you only specify a directory for the 832can be either absolute or relative. If you only specify a directory for the
830destination, and no filename, it will use the filename for the original file. 833destination, and no filename, it will use the filename for the original file.
831</para> 834</para>
832</section> 835</section>
833 836
834<section><title>Deleting Files</title> 837<section><title>Deleting Files</title>
835<para> 838<para>
836To delete a file, run the "rm" command, and to delete a directory, run the 839To delete a file, run the "rm" command, and to delete a directory, run the
837"rmdir" command, each of them take the file to be removed as their only 840"rmdir" command, each of them take the file to be removed as their only
838argument. The rmdir command requires the directory to be empty, so if you want 841argument. The rmdir command requires the directory to be empty, so if you want
839to delete a directory that is not empty, along with all its contents, run 842to delete a directory that is not empty, along with all its contents, run
840<userinput>rm -r dir</userinput>. 843<userinput>rm -r dir</userinput>.
841</para> 844</para>
842</section> 845</section>
843 846
844<section><title>Linking Files</title> 847<section><title>Linking Files</title>
845<para> 848<para>
846In Linux, you can have a special file called a "symbolic link" that acts just 849In Linux, you can have a special file called a "symbolic link" that acts just
847like a copy of another file, except it takes up less space. This is convinient 850like a copy of another file, except it takes up less space. This is convinient
848if two applications are looking for the same file in two separate places, 851if two applications are looking for the same file in two separate places,
849because the file can be in both places at once, without taking up any extra 852because the file can be in both places at once, without taking up any extra
850space, and any change to one is automatically applied to the other (really, 853space, and any change to one is automatically applied to the other (really,
851there is only one file, the link is just a file pointing to the original file). 854there is only one file, the link is just a file pointing to the original file).
852This is also useful for naming applications independant of their version number. 855This is also useful for naming applications independant of their version number.
853 For instance, you could have a link called "application" that points to 856 For instance, you could have a link called "application" that points to
854"application1.0". To create a link, use the following command: 857"application1.0". To create a link, use the following command:
855<userinput>ln -s originalfile link</userinput>. 858<userinput>ln -s originalfile link</userinput>.
856</para> 859</para>
857</section> 860</section>
858</chapter> 861</chapter>
859</part> 862</part>
860 863
861<part><title>Settings</title> 864<part><title>Settings</title>
862<chapter><title>Software</title> 865<chapter><title>Software</title>
863 866
864<para> 867<para>
865The "Software" application, also called oipkg, is what is used to install and 868The "Software" application, also called oipkg, is what is used to install and
866remove software. It is actually a frontend to the command line program "ipkg" 869remove software. It is actually a frontend to the command line program "ipkg"
867so most things you can do with oipkg you can also do with ipkg. Oipkg can 870so most things you can do with oipkg you can also do with ipkg. Oipkg can
868install things either remotely from a web server (called a "feed") or it can 871install things either remotely from a web server (called a "feed") or it can
869install an ipkg package file that resides on the local filesystem. 872install an ipkg package file that resides on the local filesystem.
870</para> 873</para>
871<important> 874<important>
872<para> 875<para>
873There is a bug in oipkg that prevents it from installing packages 876There is a bug in oipkg that prevents it from installing packages
874properly. There is, however, a workaround for it. Simply run oipkg from 877properly. There is, however, a workaround for it. Simply run oipkg from
875Embedded Konsole to avoid the bug. 878Embedded Konsole to avoid the bug.
876</para> 879</para>
877</important> 880</important>
878 881
879<section><title>Installing Software</title> 882<section><title>Installing Software</title>
880<para> 883<para>
881To install software, first select "Opie" from the "Section" pulldown menu, 884To install software, first select "Opie" from the "Section" pulldown menu,
882the press the "+" icon next to "Feeds" in the main view. This will show all 885the press the "+" icon next to "Feeds" in the main view. This will show all
883the available Opie packages (you can change which packages to view by selecting 886the available Opie packages (you can change which packages to view by selecting
884something else from the "Section" pulldown). Installed packages are marked 887something else from the "Section" pulldown). Installed packages are marked
885with a blue circle, while packages that are not installed are marked with a red 888with a blue circle, while packages that are not installed are marked with a red
886box. If you click on the icon for an uninstalled package, it will turn into an 889box. If you click on the icon for an uninstalled package, it will turn into an
887open box, with a blue circle coming out of it, indicating that you have marked 890open box, with a blue circle coming out of it, indicating that you have marked
888this package to be installed. Mark as many packages as you wish this way, and 891this package to be installed. Mark as many packages as you wish this way, and
889then press the "Apply" icon (same red box and blue dot icon) to install all 892then press the "Apply" icon (same red box and blue dot icon) to install all
890the marked packages. It will also remove any packages marked for removal (see 893the marked packages. It will also remove any packages marked for removal (see
891below). Clicking this will open a window showing all the packages marked to be 894below). Clicking this will open a window showing all the packages marked to be
892removed and installed, with some check boxes on the bottom, which represent 895removed and installed, with some check boxes on the bottom, which represent
893arguments to be sent to ipkg, which you can usually ignore. After verifying 896arguments to be sent to ipkg, which you can usually ignore. After verifying
894that all the packages to be installed are correct, press "Ok" in the upper 897that all the packages to be installed are correct, press "Ok" in the upper
895right corner (or press "x" to cancel and go back to the package selection 898right corner (or press "x" to cancel and go back to the package selection
896window). The packages should then install, and you should see their icons 899window). The packages should then install, and you should see their icons
897appear in the Launcher, if they are Opie applications. 900appear in the Launcher, if they are Opie applications.
898</para> 901</para>
899</section> 902</section>
900 903
901<section><title>Removing Software</title> 904<section><title>Removing Software</title>
902<para> 905<para>
903Removing software is the same as installing software, except you will press the 906Removing software is the same as installing software, except you will press the
904blue circle icon of an installed package, and it will have a red "X" over it. 907blue circle icon of an installed package, and it will have a red "X" over it.
905Then press the apply icon, and "Ok". You can install and remove packages at 908Then press the apply icon, and "Ok". You can install and remove packages at
906the same time by marking the ones you want to install and the ones you want to 909the same time by marking the ones you want to install and the ones you want to
907remove, and then pressing apply. 910remove, and then pressing apply.
908</para> 911</para>
909</section> 912</section>
910</chapter> 913</chapter>
911</part> 914</part>
912</book> 915</book>