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