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1 | <chapter><title>Calendar</title> | 1 | <chapter><title>Calendar</title> |
2 | <para> | 2 | <para> |
3 | The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays, | 3 | The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays, |
4 | meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar. | 4 | meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar. |
5 | </para> | 5 | </para> |
6 | 6 | ||
7 | <section><title>Navigation</title> | 7 | <section><title>Navigation</title> |
8 | <para> | 8 | <para> |
9 | Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons | 9 | Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons |
10 | that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in | 10 | that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in |
11 | the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time | 11 | the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time |
12 | shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the | 12 | shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the |
13 | same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day. | 13 | same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day. |
14 | </para> | 14 | </para> |
15 | <section><title>The Day view</title> | 15 | <section><title>The Day view</title> |
16 | <para> | 16 | <para> |
17 | The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At | 17 | The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At |
18 | the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which | 18 | the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which |
19 | represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the | 19 | represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the |
20 | navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If | 20 | navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If |
21 | you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the | 21 | you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the |
22 | first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is | 22 | first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is |
23 | also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to | 23 | also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to |
24 | view from a calendar dialog. | 24 | view from a calendar dialog. |
25 | </para> | 25 | </para> |
26 | <para> | 26 | <para> |
27 | In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one | 27 | In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one |
28 | hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to | 28 | hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to |
29 | begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change | 29 | begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change |
30 | when you create the appointment). | 30 | when you create the appointment). |
31 | </para> | 31 | </para> |
32 | <para> | 32 | <para> |
33 | Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam | 33 | Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam |
34 | the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the | 34 | the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the |
35 | Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be | 35 | Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be |
36 | installed to use this feature. | 36 | installed to use this feature. |
37 | </para> | 37 | </para> |
38 | </section> | 38 | </section> |
39 | 39 | ||
40 | <section><title>The Week View</title> | 40 | <section><title>The Week View</title> |
41 | <para> | 41 | <para> |
42 | The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing | 42 | The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing |
43 | each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the | 43 | each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the |
44 | navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows | 44 | navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows |
45 | the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year. | 45 | the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year. |
46 | To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the | 46 | To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the |
47 | currently selected week. | 47 | currently selected week. |
48 | </para> | 48 | </para> |
49 | <para> | 49 | <para> |
50 | In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns | 50 | In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns |
51 | representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will | 51 | representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will |
52 | see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see | 52 | see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see |
53 | details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go | 53 | details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go |
54 | to the day of the column that you clicked in. | 54 | to the day of the column that you clicked in. |
55 | </para> | 55 | </para> |
56 | </section> | 56 | </section> |
57 | 57 | ||
58 | <section><title>The Week List View</title> | 58 | <section><title>The Week List View</title> |
59 | <para> | 59 | <para> |
60 | The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week | 60 | The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week |
61 | without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time | 61 | without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time |
62 | between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your | 62 | between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your |
63 | appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation | 63 | appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation |
64 | bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or | 64 | bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or |
65 | previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that | 65 | previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that |
66 | year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which | 66 | year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which |
67 | allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar | 67 | allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar |
68 | 68 | ||
69 | will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with | 69 | will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with |
70 | a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a | 70 | a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a |
71 | time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates | 71 | time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates |
72 | for the currently selected week. | 72 | for the currently selected week. |
73 | </para> | 73 | </para> |
74 | <para> | 74 | <para> |
75 | The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of | 75 | The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of |
76 | the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red, | 76 | the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red, |
77 | otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date | 77 | otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date |
78 | itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of | 78 | itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of |
79 | all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on | 79 | all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on |
80 | an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets | 80 | an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets |
81 | you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will | 81 | you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will |
82 | create a new appointment for that day. | 82 | create a new appointment for that day. |
83 | </para> | 83 | </para> |
84 | </section> | 84 | </section> |
85 | 85 | ||
86 | <section><title>The Month View</title> | 86 | <section><title>The Month View</title> |
87 | <para> | 87 | <para> |
88 | The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what | 88 | The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what |
89 | 89 | ||
90 | days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two | 90 | days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two |
91 | pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the | 91 | pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the |
92 | first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow | 92 | first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow |
93 | buttons will take you to the next or previous month. There is a dropdown menu | 93 | buttons will take you to the next or previous month. There is a dropdown menu |
94 | which allows you to select the month, and a entry field which allows you to | 94 | which allows you to select the month, and a entry field which allows you to |
95 | select the year (press the up or down arrows, or enter in your own year). | 95 | select the year (press the up or down arrows, or enter in your own year). |
96 | </para> | 96 | </para> |
97 | <para> | 97 | <para> |
98 | The main view is divided up into a grid, where the columns are the days of the | 98 | The main view is divided up into a grid, where the columns are the days of the |
99 | week, and the rows are the weeks (just like an ordinary calendar). The currently | 99 | week, and the rows are the weeks (just like an ordinary calendar). The currently |
100 | selected day has a bold box drawn around it, and if the day has an appointment, | 100 | selected day has a bold box drawn around it, and if the day has an appointment, |
101 | there will be a small blue square in the bottom right corner of it (that square | 101 | there will be a small blue square in the bottom right corner of it (that square |
102 | will have a smaller white square if it is a recurring appointment). If the | 102 | will have a smaller white square if it is a recurring appointment). If the |
103 | appointment is an all day event, it will be drawn as a green dot instead. When | 103 | appointment is an all day event, it will be drawn as a green dot instead. When |
104 | you click on the sqaure of a day, you will be taken to the day view for that | 104 | you click on the sqaure of a day, you will be taken to the day view for that |
105 | day. | 105 | day. |
106 | </para> | 106 | </para> |
107 | </section> | 107 | </section> |
108 | </section> | 108 | </section> |
109 | 109 | ||
110 | <section><title>Adding Appointments</title> | 110 | <section><title>Adding Appointments</title> |
111 | <para> | 111 | <para> |
112 | To add an appointment, click on the add appointment button in the toolbar at the | 112 | To add an appointment, click on the add appointment button in the toolbar at the |
113 | top of the window (an image of a blank page), and a dialog will open up, | 113 | top of the window (an image of a blank page), and a dialog will open up, |
114 | allowing you to enter information about the appointment (depending on the | 114 | allowing you to enter information about the appointment (depending on the |
115 | current view, and what you may have selected, there may be certain default | 115 | current view, and what you may have selected, there may be certain default |
116 | settings). | 116 | settings). |
117 | </para> | 117 | </para> |
118 | <para> | 118 | <para> |
119 | At the top of the window is the description field, where you can enter in a | 119 | At the top of the window is the description field, where you can enter in a |
120 | short description of the appointment, or select a common one from the dropdown | 120 | short description of the appointment, or select a common one from the dropdown |
121 | list. The location field allows you to do the same. The category dropdown allows | 121 | list. The location field allows you to do the same. The category dropdown allows |
122 | 122 | ||
123 | you to assign the appointment to a category, which you can use later to view | 123 | you to assign the appointment to a category, which you can use later to view |
124 | only some of your appointments. The button labeled "..." to the right of that | 124 | only some of your appointments. The button labeled "..." to the right of that |
125 | will open up a dialog where you can add, delete, or edit certain categories. | 125 | will open up a dialog where you can add, delete, or edit certain categories. |
126 | </para> | 126 | </para> |
127 | <para> | 127 | <para> |
128 | To enter a start and end time, select the date for each from the dropdown menu, | 128 | To enter a start and end time, select the date for each from the dropdown menu, |
129 | and then you can either manually enter a time, or you can use the three rows of | 129 | and then you can either manually enter a time, or you can use the three rows of |
130 | numbers to more quickly enter it in. To use the fast input method, first click | 130 | numbers to more quickly enter it in. To use the fast input method, first click |
131 | in the text entry field of the time you want to edit, then you need to select | 131 | in the text entry field of the time you want to edit, then you need to select |
132 | the hour. The first two rows are the hours, click whichever one you want. The | 132 | the hour. The first two rows are the hours, click whichever one you want. The |
133 | third row of numbers are the minutes, in units of five. When you select the | 133 | third row of numbers are the minutes, in units of five. When you select the |
134 | minutes field for the start time, it will automatically set the minutes field | 134 | minutes field for the start time, it will automatically set the minutes field |
135 | for the end time to the same thing, but you can change this by selecting the end | 135 | for the end time to the same thing, but you can change this by selecting the end |
136 | field and giving it its own minutes field. Because of this, it is fastest to set | 136 | field and giving it its own minutes field. Because of this, it is fastest to set |
137 | the start time first and then the end time. There is also an "all day" | 137 | the start time first and then the end time. There is also an "all day" |
138 | checkbox, which will make the appointment take up the entire day. | 138 | checkbox, which will make the appointment take up the entire day. |
139 | </para> | 139 | </para> |
140 | <para> | 140 | <para> |
141 | Underneath this you can set the timezone of the appointment from the dropdown | 141 | Underneath this you can set the timezone of the appointment from the dropdown |
142 | list. To change the available timezones, click the world icon, and it will open | 142 | list. To change the available timezones, click the world icon, and it will open |
143 | the City Time application. Refer to its documentation for changing the | 143 | the City Time application. Refer to its documentation for changing the |
144 | timezones. If you want to have an alarm go off, check the "alarm" checkbox, | 144 | timezones. If you want to have an alarm go off, check the "alarm" checkbox, |
145 | and then set the number of minutes before the appointment that you want the | 145 | and then set the number of minutes before the appointment that you want the |
146 | alarm to sound. If you set the dropdown list next to that to "silent" you will | 146 | alarm to sound. If you set the dropdown list next to that to "silent" you will |
147 | only be given a visual alarm, wheras if you set the alarm to "Loud", there | 147 | only be given a visual alarm, wheras if you set the alarm to "Loud", there |
148 | will be an alarm sound as well. Note: opie-alarm must be installed for alarms to | 148 | will be an alarm sound as well. Note: opie-alarm must be installed for alarms to |
149 | work. | 149 | work. |
150 | </para> | 150 | </para> |
151 | <para> | 151 | <para> |
152 | To set whether the appointment repeats, click the "Repeat" button and a new | 152 | To set whether the appointment repeats, click the "Repeat" button and a new |
153 | dialog will open up. At the top is a row of buttons, which lets you set how | 153 | dialog will open up. At the top is a row of buttons, which lets you set how |
154 | often the appointment repeats. Selecting one of these buttons will change the | 154 | often the appointment repeats. Selecting one of these buttons will change the |
155 | interface below, to represent the available options for that type of repetition | 155 | interface below, to represent the available options for that type of repetition |
156 | (selecting "None" will turn off repetition if you turned it on and no longer | 156 | (selecting "None" will turn off repetition if you turned it on and no longer |
157 | want it). When you are done, click "ok" in the upper right to select that type | 157 | want it). When you are done, click "ok" in the upper right to select that type |
158 | of repetition, or "x" to set it back to what it was (none if it is a new | 158 | of repetition, or "x" to set it back to what it was (none if it is a new |
159 | appointment). | 159 | appointment). |
160 | </para> | 160 | </para> |
161 | <para> | 161 | <para> |
162 | Finally, you can add notes to the appointment by clicking the "Notes..." | 162 | Finally, you can add notes to the appointment by clicking the "Notes..." |
163 | button which will open a dialog with a text entry field for adding notes. Press | 163 | button which will open a dialog with a text entry field for adding notes. Press |
164 | "ok" to accept the changes to the notes, "x" to cancel. | 164 | "ok" to accept the changes to the notes, "x" to cancel. |
165 | </para> | 165 | </para> |
166 | <para> | 166 | <para> |
167 | When you are done setting up the appointment, click "ok" in the top right of | 167 | When you are done setting up the appointment, click "ok" in the top right of |
168 | the window, or "x" to cancel adding the appointment. | 168 | the window, or "x" to cancel adding the appointment. |
169 | </para> | 169 | </para> |
170 | </section> | 170 | </section> |
171 | <section><title>Editing Appointments</title> | 171 | <section><title>Editing Appointments</title> |
172 | <para> | 172 | <para> |
173 | How you start editing an appointment varies depending on what view you are in, | 173 | How you start editing an appointment varies depending on what view you are in, |
174 | but they will all open the same dialog. The dialog is the same as the Add | 174 | but they will all open the same dialog. The dialog is the same as the Add |
175 | Appointment dialog, except that the fields will already be filled in with the | 175 | Appointment dialog, except that the fields will already be filled in with the |
176 | information that the appointment contains. Clicking "ok" will keep your | 176 | information that the appointment contains. Clicking "ok" will keep your |
177 | changes, "x" will revert them to what they were before you edited them. | 177 | changes, "x" will revert them to what they were before you edited them. |
178 | </para> | 178 | </para> |
179 | </section> | 179 | </section> |
180 | 180 | ||
181 | <section><title>Finding Appointments</title> | 181 | <section><title>Finding Appointments</title> |
182 | <para> | 182 | <para> |
183 | To find a specific appointment, click the find button in the toolbar (small | 183 | To find a specific appointment, click the find button in the toolbar (small |
184 | green magnifying glass) and it will open a find dialog. Here you can enter the | 184 | green magnifying glass) and it will open a find dialog. Here you can enter the |
185 | text you want to search for, as well as the category you want to search for, as | 185 | text you want to search for, as well as the category you want to search for, as |
186 | well as the start date, and whether you want the search to be case sensitive. | 186 | well as the start date, and whether you want the search to be case sensitive. |
187 | Click "Find" to find the next appointment that matches your criteria. | 187 | Click "Find" to find the next appointment that matches your criteria. |
188 | </para> | 188 | </para> |
189 | </section> | 189 | </section> |
190 | </chapter> \ No newline at end of file | 190 | |
191 | <section><title>Beaming Appointments</title> | ||
192 | <para> | ||
193 | To beam an appointment to another device using the IrDA and OBEX protocols, you must first install the IrDA | ||
194 | Applet and enable IrDA with it (see <xref linkend=irda>). Then select the appointment that you would like to | ||
195 | send in the Day View, and select Beam from the menu that appears. Opie will then send the appointment to any | ||
196 | waiting device. | ||
197 | </para> | ||
198 | </section> | ||
199 | </chapter> | ||
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1 | <chapter><title>Contacts</title> | 1 | <chapter><title>Contacts</title> |
2 | <para> | 2 | <para> |
3 | Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact | 3 | Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact |
4 | them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they | 4 | them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they |
5 | work for, etc. | 5 | work for, etc. |
6 | <para> | 6 | <para> |
7 | 7 | ||
8 | <section><title>Adding Contacts</title> | 8 | <section><title>Adding Contacts</title> |
9 | <para> | 9 | <para> |
10 | To Add a user, go to | 10 | To Add a user, go to |
11 | <GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>, | 11 | <GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>, |
12 | or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper). | 12 | or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper). |
13 | First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering | 13 | First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering |
14 | their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open | 14 | their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open |
15 | up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three | 15 | up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three |
16 | of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which | 16 | of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which |
17 | parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how | 17 | parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how |
18 | their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from | 18 | their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from |
19 | some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom | 19 | some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom |
20 | one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking | 20 | one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking |
21 | the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are | 21 | the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are |
22 | convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of | 22 | convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of |
23 | them). | 23 | them). |
24 | </para> | 24 | </para> |
25 | <para> | 25 | <para> |
26 | The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select | 26 | The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select |
27 | which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom | 27 | which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom |
28 | field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if | 28 | field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if |
29 | you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same | 29 | you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same |
30 | parameter). | 30 | parameter). |
31 | </para> | 31 | </para> |
32 | <para> | 32 | <para> |
33 | The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the | 33 | The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the |
34 | name of their spouse, etc. | 34 | name of their spouse, etc. |
35 | </para> | 35 | </para> |
36 | <para> | 36 | <para> |
37 | When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always | 37 | When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always |
38 | edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact. | 38 | edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact. |
39 | </para> | 39 | </para> |
40 | </section> | 40 | </section> |
41 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> | 41 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> |
42 | <para> | 42 | <para> |
43 | To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil | 43 | To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil |
44 | icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>, | 44 | icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>, |
45 | and it will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information | 45 | and it will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information |
46 | that is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes, | 46 | that is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes, |
47 | click "Ok", or to cancel them, click "x". | 47 | click "Ok", or to cancel them, click "x". |
48 | </para> | 48 | </para> |
49 | </section> | 49 | </section> |
50 | 50 | ||
51 | <section><title>Deleting Contacts</title> | 51 | <section><title>Deleting Contacts</title> |
52 | <para> | 52 | <para> |
53 | To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the | 53 | To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the |
54 | trash can icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu> | 54 | trash can icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu> |
55 | &arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Delete</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop up asking if you | 55 | &arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Delete</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop up asking if you |
56 | want to actually delete that contact, click yes to delete it, no will cancel. | 56 | want to actually delete that contact, click yes to delete it, no will cancel. |
57 | </para> | 57 | </para> |
58 | </section> | 58 | </section> |
59 | 59 | ||
60 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> | 60 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> |
61 | <para> | 61 | <para> |
62 | To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go | 62 | To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go |
63 | to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog | 63 | to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog |
64 | will pop up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search | 64 | will pop up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search |
65 | for. You can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you | 65 | for. You can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you |
66 | want it to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop | 66 | want it to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop |
67 | down menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of | 67 | down menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of |
68 | them). When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the | 68 | them). When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the |
69 | fields in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in | 69 | fields in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in |
70 | the main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain | 70 | the main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain |
71 | phone number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field, | 71 | phone number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field, |
72 | and clicking "Find". | 72 | and clicking "Find". |
73 | </para> | 73 | </para> |
74 | </section> | 74 | </section> |
75 | 75 | ||
76 | <section><title>Viewing Contacts</title> | 76 | <section><title>Viewing Contacts</title> |
77 | <para> | 77 | <para> |
78 | To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check | 78 | To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check |
79 | the categories you want to view. | 79 | the categories you want to view. |
80 | </para> | 80 | </para> |
81 | <para> | 81 | <para> |
82 | The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the | 82 | The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the |
83 | contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text | 83 | contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text |
84 | on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with | 84 | on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with |
85 | "B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that | 85 | "B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that |
86 | group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times | 86 | group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times |
87 | (pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2 | 87 | (pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2 |
88 | times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4). | 88 | times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4). |
89 | </para> | 89 | </para> |
90 | </section> | 90 | </section> |
91 | 91 | ||
92 | <section><title>Beaming Contacts</title> | ||
93 | <para> | ||
94 | To beam a contact to another device, you must first have the IrDA Applet installed, and you must enable IrDA in it. | ||
95 | (see <xref linkend=irda>). Once this is done, you can select the contact you would like to beam, and press the | ||
96 | beam icon in the toolbar, or select Contact&arrow;Beam Entry. Opie will then send the contact using the IrDA and | ||
97 | OBEX protocols to any waiting device. | ||
98 | </para> | ||
99 | </section> | ||
100 | |||
92 | <section><title>Personal Details</title> | 101 | <section><title>Personal Details</title> |
93 | <para> | 102 | <para> |
94 | Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu> | 103 | Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu> |
95 | <GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to | 104 | <GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to |
96 | display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps. | 105 | display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps. |
97 | </para> | 106 | </para> |
98 | </section> | 107 | </section> |
99 | </chapter> \ No newline at end of file | 108 | </chapter> |
diff --git a/docs/usermanual/irda.sgm b/docs/usermanual/irda.sgm index 2ca48c6..a2f084c 100644 --- a/docs/usermanual/irda.sgm +++ b/docs/usermanual/irda.sgm | |||
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1 | <chapter><title>IrDA Applet</title> | 1 | <chapter id=irda><title>IrDA Applet</title> |
2 | <para> | 2 | <para> |
3 | The IrDA Applet provides a GUI for easilly controlling communication between your device and others using the IrDA | 3 | The IrDA Applet provides a GUI for easilly controlling communication between your device and others using the IrDA |
4 | protocol. You can use it to communicate with PalmOS based devices, cell phones, and almost anything else that | 4 | protocol. You can use it to communicate with PalmOS based devices, cell phones, and almost anything else that |
5 | can use infra red to communicate. | 5 | can use infra red to communicate. |
6 | </para> | 6 | </para> |
7 | <section><title>Starting IrDA</title> | 7 | <section><title>Starting IrDA</title> |
8 | <para> | 8 | <para> |
9 | To start IrDA, click the IrDA Applet icon in the taskbar, and select "Enable IrDA". The icon should then turn red, and | 9 | To start IrDA, click the IrDA Applet icon in the taskbar, and select "Enable IrDA". The icon should then turn red, and |
10 | clicking the icon should then bring up a larger menu. If this does not happen, you do not have the IrDA modules installed | 10 | clicking the icon should then bring up a larger menu. If this does not happen, you do not have the IrDA modules installed |
11 | properly on you device. Make sure you install the IrDA driver package for the device and distribution that you are using. | 11 | properly on you device. Make sure you install the IrDA driver package for the device and distribution that you are using. |
12 | </para> | 12 | </para> |
13 | </section> | 13 | </section> |
14 | <section><title>Recieving Files</title> | 14 | <section><title>Recieving Files</title> |
15 | <para> | 15 | <para> |
16 | If you want to recieve files like images or contact information from another device, you need to tell your device to | 16 | If you want to recieve files like images or contact information from another device, you need to tell your device to |
17 | start looking for other devices. Do this by clicking on the IrDA Applet icon and selectiong "Enable Discovery". A | 17 | start looking for other devices. Do this by clicking on the IrDA Applet icon and selectiong "Enable Discovery". A |
18 | green dot should appear in the upper right hand corner of the IrDA Applet icon. Then select "Enable Recieve" from | 18 | green dot should appear in the upper right hand corner of the IrDA Applet icon. Then select "Enable Recieve" from |
19 | the applet's menu, and a white box should appear in the bottom left corner of the IrDA Applet's icon. You can then | 19 | the applet's menu, and a white box should appear in the bottom left corner of the IrDA Applet's icon. You can then |
20 | have the other device send the file, and Opie should recieve it and open the file in whatever application is | 20 | have the other device send the file, and Opie should recieve it and open the file in whatever application is |
21 | appropriate. | 21 | appropriate. |
22 | </para> | 22 | </para> |
23 | <para> | 23 | <para> |
24 | When you are done recieving files, you will want to select "Disable Recieve" and "Disable Discovery" from the | 24 | When you are done recieving files, you will want to select "Disable Recieve" and "Disable Discovery" from the |
25 | IrDA Applet's menu so that you are not wasting system resources. | 25 | IrDA Applet's menu so that you are not wasting system resources. |
26 | </para> | 26 | </para> |
27 | </section> | 27 | </section> |
28 | <section><title>Beaming Files</title> | ||
29 | <para> | ||
30 | Several applications support beaming files in a format specific to that application (specifically, Contacts, Calendar, | ||
31 | and Todo). However, sometimes you may need to simply send a file to another device via IrDA, regardless of the | ||
32 | file type. To do this, you can use either AdvancedFM (yet to be documented), or you can do this from the | ||
33 | Documents tab. To beam a file from the Documents tab, you must first add that file to the Documents tab if you | ||
34 | havent already (see <xref linkend="adddoc">). Then, go to the Documents tab and press and hold on the icon for | ||
35 | the file you want to send. A dialog should appear, with a button in the bottom right labeled "Beam". Press this | ||
36 | button, and Opie will beam the file to any waiting devices. | ||
37 | </para> | ||
38 | </section> | ||
28 | <section><title>Stoping IrDA</title> | 39 | <section><title>Stoping IrDA</title> |
29 | <para> | 40 | <para> |
30 | Sometimes it is necessary to stop IrDA, usually so that you can use the IR port for another application. To do this, | 41 | Sometimes it is necessary to stop IrDA, usually so that you can use the IR port for another application. To do this, |
31 | select "Disable IrDA" from the IrDA applet's menu. | 42 | select "Disable IrDA" from the IrDA applet's menu. |
32 | </para> | 43 | </para> |
33 | </section> | 44 | </section> |
34 | </chapter> \ No newline at end of file | 45 | </chapter> \ No newline at end of file |
diff --git a/docs/usermanual/todo.sgm b/docs/usermanual/todo.sgm index f7c5f11..18138d9 100644 --- a/docs/usermanual/todo.sgm +++ b/docs/usermanual/todo.sgm | |||
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1 | <chapter><title>Todo</title> | 1 | <chapter><title>Todo</title> |
2 | <para> | 2 | <para> |
3 | Todo is designed for storing information about things you need to do, but which | 3 | Todo is designed for storing information about things you need to do, but which |
4 | arent going to happen at a specific time, like "change the oil" or "mow the | 4 | arent going to happen at a specific time, like "change the oil" or "mow the |
5 | lawn". You can also give todo items a deadline, if they have to be completed by | 5 | lawn". You can also give todo items a deadline, if they have to be completed by |
6 | a certain time. | 6 | a certain time. |
7 | </para> | 7 | </para> |
8 | 8 | ||
9 | <section><title>Adding Tasks</title> | 9 | <section><title>Adding Tasks</title> |
10 | <para> | 10 | <para> |
11 | Go to <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>New Task<GUIMenuItem>, or click | 11 | Go to <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>New Task<GUIMenuItem>, or click |
12 | on the new task icon (blank page). The priority drop down menu lets you select | 12 | on the new task icon (blank page). The priority drop down menu lets you select |
13 | the priority of the task. The lower the number, the more important it is. The | 13 | the priority of the task. The lower the number, the more important it is. The |
14 | categories behave in much the same way that they do in Calendar, you can select | 14 | categories behave in much the same way that they do in Calendar, you can select |
15 | the category from the drop down menu, or you can click the "..." button to add, | 15 | the category from the drop down menu, or you can click the "..." button to add, |
16 | delete, or edit categories. To give the task a due date, check the "Due" | 16 | delete, or edit categories. To give the task a due date, check the "Due" |
17 | checkbox, and then click the button next to it (it should contain the current | 17 | checkbox, and then click the button next to it (it should contain the current |
18 | date). That will open a calendar from which you can select the due date. The | 18 | date). That will open a calendar from which you can select the due date. The |
19 | "Completed" check box is the same as the checkbox next to each item in the main | 19 | "Completed" check box is the same as the checkbox next to each item in the main |
20 | view. The "Summary" field is for a short summary that will be visible in the | 20 | view. The "Summary" field is for a short summary that will be visible in the |
21 | main view, as well as in the Today application. The down arrow next to it will | 21 | main view, as well as in the Today application. The down arrow next to it will |
22 | copy the text in the "Summary" field into the large text field below it, which | 22 | copy the text in the "Summary" field into the large text field below it, which |
23 | is used for a more detailed description of the task. Click "ok" in the upper | 23 | is used for a more detailed description of the task. Click "ok" in the upper |
24 | right to add the new task, or "x" to close the window without adding the new | 24 | right to add the new task, or "x" to close the window without adding the new |
25 | task. | 25 | task. |
26 | </para> | 26 | </para> |
27 | </section> | 27 | </section> |
28 | <section><title>Editing Tasks</title> | 28 | <section><title>Editing Tasks</title> |
29 | <para> | 29 | <para> |
30 | To edit a task, you can select it, and then go to | 30 | To edit a task, you can select it, and then go to |
31 | <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit | 31 | <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit |
32 | Task</GUIMenuItem>, or click the edit task icon (an image of a pencil). The same | 32 | Task</GUIMenuItem>, or click the edit task icon (an image of a pencil). The same |
33 | dialog should apear as if you were adding a task, but the information for that | 33 | dialog should apear as if you were adding a task, but the information for that |
34 | task should already be filled in. You can change any of it you want to, and then | 34 | task should already be filled in. You can change any of it you want to, and then |
35 | click "ok" in the top right corner to save the changes, or "x" to go back to | 35 | click "ok" in the top right corner to save the changes, or "x" to go back to |
36 | the way it was. | 36 | the way it was. |
37 | </para> | 37 | </para> |
38 | </section> | 38 | </section> |
39 | 39 | ||
40 | <section><title>Deleting Tasks</title> | 40 | <section><title>Deleting Tasks</title> |
41 | <para> | 41 | <para> |
42 | To delete a task, first select it, and then either select | 42 | To delete a task, first select it, and then either select |
43 | <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow; | 43 | <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow; |
44 | <GUIMenuItem>Delete...</GUIMenuItem> or press the Delete icon (an image of | 44 | <GUIMenuItem>Delete...</GUIMenuItem> or press the Delete icon (an image of |
45 | a trash can). A dialog should pop up, asking if you want to delete the task, | 45 | a trash can). A dialog should pop up, asking if you want to delete the task, |
46 | click yes to delete it, or no to cancel. | 46 | click yes to delete it, or no to cancel. |
47 | </para> | 47 | </para> |
48 | </section> | 48 | </section> |
49 | <section><title>Finding Tasks</title> | 49 | <section><title>Finding Tasks</title> |
50 | <para> | 50 | <para> |
51 | To find a task, either go to | 51 | To find a task, either go to |
52 | <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem> | 52 | <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem> |
53 | , or click the find icon (an image of a green magnifying glass), and a dialog | 53 | , or click the find icon (an image of a green magnifying glass), and a dialog |
54 | should pop up. Enter the text you want to search for in the description, and | 54 | should pop up. Enter the text you want to search for in the description, and |
55 | select the category that you want it to search through (this will speed the | 55 | select the category that you want it to search through (this will speed the |
56 | search up, if you know what category it is in). You can also select "case | 56 | search up, if you know what category it is in). You can also select "case |
57 | sensative" which makes the search pay attention to the case of what you type (so | 57 | sensative" which makes the search pay attention to the case of what you type (so |
58 | if you look for "mow lawn", it won't find a task called "Mow lawn"). "Search | 58 | if you look for "mow lawn", it won't find a task called "Mow lawn"). "Search |
59 | Backwards" will search backwards from the currently selected task. Click "Find" | 59 | Backwards" will search backwards from the currently selected task. Click "Find" |
60 | to initiate the search, when it finds a task that matches the string, it will | 60 | to initiate the search, when it finds a task that matches the string, it will |
61 | select it. If you click Find again, it will find the next one in the list (or | 61 | select it. If you click Find again, it will find the next one in the list (or |
62 | the previous one, if "Search backwards" is selected). | 62 | the previous one, if "Search backwards" is selected). |
63 | </para> | 63 | </para> |
64 | </section> | 64 | </section> |
65 | 65 | ||
66 | <section><title>Viewing Tasks</title> | 66 | <section><title>Viewing Tasks</title> |
67 | <para> | 67 | <para> |
68 | To only view tasks filled under certain categories, go to the Category menu, and | 68 | To only view tasks filled under certain categories, go to the Category menu, and |
69 | check the categories you want to view. Also, under the Options menu, you can | 69 | check the categories you want to view. Also, under the Options menu, you can |
70 | select whether or not you want completed tasks to be visible, and whether or not | 70 | select whether or not you want completed tasks to be visible, and whether or not |
71 | you want to see the deadline. | 71 | you want to see the deadline. |
72 | </para> | 72 | </para> |
73 | </section> | 73 | </section> |
74 | 74 | ||
75 | <section><title>Completing Tasks</title> | 75 | <section><title>Completing Tasks</title> |
76 | <para> | 76 | <para> |
77 | To mark a task as completed without deleting it, you can either check the | 77 | To mark a task as completed without deleting it, you can either check the |
78 | checkbox next to it in the main view, or edit it, and check the "completed" | 78 | checkbox next to it in the main view, or edit it, and check the "completed" |
79 | check box in the edit dialog. If <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow; | 79 | check box in the edit dialog. If <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow; |
80 | <GUIMenuItem>Completed<GUIMenuItem> tasks is not checked, the task will | 80 | <GUIMenuItem>Completed<GUIMenuItem> tasks is not checked, the task will |
81 | disapear when you mark it completed. but do not worry, it is not gone forever, | 81 | disapear when you mark it completed. but do not worry, it is not gone forever, |
82 | just check Completed tasks in the options menu, and you can see and edit it | 82 | just check Completed tasks in the options menu, and you can see and edit it |
83 | again. | 83 | again. |
84 | </para> | 84 | </para> |
85 | </section> | 85 | </section> |
86 | </chapter> \ No newline at end of file | 86 | |
87 | <section><title>Beaming Tasks</title> | ||
88 | <para> | ||
89 | To beam a task to another device using the IrDA and OBEX protocols, you must first install the IrDA | ||
90 | Applet and enable IrDA with it (see <xref linkend=irda>). Then select the task that you would like to and select | ||
91 | press the Beam icon in the toolbar, or select Data&arrow;Beam. Opie will then send the task to any waiting | ||
92 | device. | ||
93 | </para> | ||
94 | </section> | ||
95 | </chapter> | ||