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2<book><title>Opie User Manual</title> 4<book><title>Opie User Manual</title>
3<part><title>Getting Started</title> 5<part><title>Getting Started</title>
4<chapter><title>What is Opie?</title> 6<chapter><title>What is Opie?</title>
5<para> 7<para>
6Opie is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the Linux operating system (and 8Opie is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the Linux operating system (and
7might work on other OSes as well). It was originally designed for handheld 9might work on other OSes as well). It was originally designed for handheld
8computers (such as the Compaq/HP iPAQ and the Sharp Zaurus), but which could 10computers (such as the Compaq/HP iPAQ and the Sharp Zaurus), but could
9probably function well in other environments requiring a light GUI, such as an 11probably function well in other environments requiring a light GUI, such as an
10old laptop, or an internet kiosk. It is bassed upon QT/Embedded from Trolltech, 12old laptop, or an internet kiosk. It is based upon QT/Embedded from Trolltech,
11which is in turn a graphical environment designed for embedded applications, 13which is in turn a graphical environment designed for embedded applications,
12based upon the QT toolkit. 14based upon the QT toolkit.
13</para> 15</para>
14<para> 16<para>
15Opie has been designed for devices with small screens, and a touchscreen input 17Opie has been designed for devices with small screens, and a touchscreen input
16device (ie, only one mouse click, and no constant mouse position), as well as 18device (ie, only one mouse click, and no constant mouse position), as well as
17designed to fit in a relatively small amount of storage space (about 5 megabytes 19designed to fit in a relatively small amount of storage space (about 5 megabytes
18for the base libraries and the launcher). 20for the base libraries and the launcher).
19</para> 21</para>
20</chapter> 22</chapter>
21<chapter><title>Installation</title> 23<chapter><title>Installation</title>
22<section><title>iPAQ</title> 24<section><title>iPAQ</title>
23<para> 25<para>
24To install opie on an iPAQ, you will need a fresh Familiar installation (ie, 26To install opie on an iPAQ, you will need a fresh Familiar installation (ie,
25install Familiar, and stop before you do ipkg install task-complete or ipkg 27install Familiar, and stop before you do ipkg install task-complete or ipkg
26install task-x), go to http://familiar.handhelds.org to get the latest version, 28install task-x), go to http://familiar.handhelds.org to get the latest version,
27and to get installation instructions (again, stop after the initial boot and do 29and to get installation instructions (again, stop after the initial boot and do
28not install X, as it is not necessary, and will only take up space). 30not install X, as it is not necessary, and will only take up space).
29</para> 31</para>
30 32
31<note> 33<note>
32<para> 34<para>
33Note: If you had qpe/qtopia installed previously, \emph{completely} remove it, 35If you had qpe/qtopia installed previously,
34and remove the src line for it from your /etc/ipkg.conf file before attempting 36<emphasis>completely</emphasis> remove it, and remove the src line for it from
35to install opie. 37your /etc/ipkg.conf file before attempting to install opie.
36</para> 38</para>
37</note> 39</note>
38<para> 40<para>
39Once you have Familiar installed, set up a network connection between your iPAQ 41Once you have Familiar installed, set up a network connection between your iPAQ
40and the ouside world (again, see the Familiar site for instructions on this), 42and the ouside world (again, see the Familiar site for instructions on this),
41and then run this command: 43and then run this command:
42<informalexample> 44<informalexample>
43<literallayout> 45<literallayout>
44 echo src opie "http://131.152.105.154/feeds/ipaq/unstable/" \ 46 echo src opie "http://131.152.105.154/feeds/ipaq/unstable/" \
45 >> /etc/ipkg.conf 47 >> /etc/ipkg.conf
46</literallayout> 48</literallayout>
47</informalexample> 49</informalexample>
48then, run: 50then, run:
49<informalexample> 51<informalexample>
50<literallayout> 52<literallayout>
51 ipkg update && ipkg install task-opie 53 ipkg update && ipkg install task-opie
52</literallayout> 54</literallayout>
53</informalexample> 55</informalexample>
54If you have a 3100 or 3800 series iPAQ, run: 56If you have a 3100 or 3800 series iPAQ, run:
55<informalexample> 57<informalexample>
56<literallayout> 58<literallayout>
57 ipkg install qt-embedded-rotation 59 ipkg install qt-embedded-rotation
58</literallayout> 60</literallayout>
59</informalexample> 61</informalexample>
60finally, start Opie with: 62finally, start Opie with:
61<informalexample> 63<informalexample>
62<literallayout> 64<literallayout>
63 /etc/init.d/opie start 65 /etc/init.d/opie start
64</literallayout> 66</literallayout>
65</informalexample> 67</informalexample>
66</para> 68</para>
67 69
68<para> 70<para>
69Opie should now be running (if you should have to reboot, which is rare, Opie 71Opie should now be running (if you should have to reboot, which is rare, Opie
70will start automatically). From here, you can use either the "Software" 72will start automatically). From here, you can use either the "Software"
71application in the Settings tab, or run ipkg from the command line to install 73application in the Settings tab, or run ipkg from the command line to install
72other Opie apps. Check out the various task-opie-* ipkgs to install various sets 74other Opie apps. Check out the various task-opie-* ipkgs to install various sets
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75of apps at once (you can always uninstall individual apps individually). You 75of apps at once (you can always uninstall individual apps individually). You
76will probably want to install opie-embeddedkonsole first, so you have access to 76will probably want to install opie-embeddedkonsole first, so you have access to
77the command line in Opie. 77the command line in Opie.
78</para> 78</para>
79</section> 79</section>
80 80
81<section><title>Zaurus</title> 81<section><title>Zaurus</title>
82<para> 82<para>
83To completely install Opie on the Zaurus, you will have to install OpenZaurus, 83To completely install Opie on the Zaurus, you will have to install OpenZaurus,
84which includes Opie. However, individual Opie applications will work fine on the 84which includes Opie. However, individual Opie applications will work fine on the
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87default Zaurus rom. Do not install Opie's launcher on a default Zaurus ROM 85default Zaurus rom. Do not install Opie's launcher on a default Zaurus ROM
88though. 86though.
89</para> 87</para>
90</section> 88</section>
91</chapter> 89</chapter>
92 90
93<chapter><title>Using Opie</title> 91<chapter><title>Using Opie</title>
94<para> 92<para>
95Now that Opie is installed and running, it's time to start using it. When you 93Now that Opie is installed and running, it's time to start using it. When you
96first start Opie, you will see the "Launcher" from which you can start all of 94first start Opie, you will see the "Launcher" from which you can start all of
97your Applications, and the "Taskbar" along the bottom, where you can see all 95your Applications, and the "Taskbar" along the bottom, where you can see all
98the running applications, select an input method, and interact with the 96the running applications, select an input method, and interact with the
99installed "applets". 97installed "applets".
100</para> 98</para>
101 99
102<section><title>Getting Around</title> 100<section><title>Getting Around</title>
103<para> 101<para>
104Getting around in Opie is very easy, you simply click your stylus on whatever 102Getting around in Opie is very easy, you simply click your stylus on whatever
105icon or button you want to click on. The main difference between using the 103icon or button you want to click on. The main difference between using the
106stylus and using a mouse is that you cannot right click with a stylus, so things 104stylus and using a mouse is that you cannot right click with a stylus, so things
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109that require a right click are kept to a minimum. However, it is sometimes 105that require a right click are kept to a minimum. However, it is sometimes
110necessary to right click, and this is implemented with a "press and hold". 106necessary to right click, and this is implemented with a "press and hold".
111Any time you want to do something that you think would require a right click on 107Any time you want to do something that you think would require a right click on
112a normal pc, try pressing the stylus down and holding it still for a few 108a normal pc, try pressing the stylus down and holding it still for a few
113seconds. This usually opens up a context sensative menu, much like a right 109seconds. This usually opens up a context sensative menu, much like a right
114click usually does on a desktop interface. 110click usually does on a desktop interface.
115</para> 111</para>
116</section> 112</section>
117 113
118<section><title>Launcher</title> 114<section><title>Launcher</title>
119<para> 115<para>
120The Launcher behaves like the "desktop" on most PC GUIs. When no applications 116The Launcher behaves like the "desktop" on most PC GUIs. When no applications
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123are running or visible, you will have access to the Launcher. You can also map 117are running or visible, you will have access to the Launcher. You can also map
124a hardware key to bring the Launcher to the top without closing any of the 118a hardware key to bring the Launcher to the top without closing any of the
125running applications (this is similar to "minimising" all the applications 119running applications (this is similar to "minimising" all the applications
126that are running). 120that are running).
127</para> 121</para>
128<para> 122<para>
129Along the top of the Launcher you will see a list of tabs which function as 123Along the top of the Launcher you will see a list of tabs which function as
130categories for your applications. You can click on the tab for the category you 124categories for your applications. You can click on the tab for the category you
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133want to view, and then click on the icon for the application that you wish to 125want to view, and then click on the icon for the application that you wish to
134launch. By default, there will be an Applications tab and a Settings tab (if 126launch. By default, there will be an Applications tab and a Settings tab (if
135you install any games, they will appear in the Games tab). When new 127you install any games, they will appear in the Games tab). When new
136applications are installed, they will usually appear in one of these three tabs, 128applications are installed, they will usually appear in one of these three tabs,
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139or in a tab of their own. To add or delete tabs or to move applications between 129or in a tab of their own. To add or delete tabs or to move applications between
140the tabs, you can use the Tab Manager application, or you can edit them by hand, 130the tabs, you can use the Tab Manager application, or you can edit them by hand,
141by changing the directories in /opt/QtPalmtop/apps. 131by changing the directories in /opt/QtPalmtop/apps.
142</para> 132</para>
143<para> 133<para>
144There is also a tab to the far right called the "Documents" tab, which allows 134There is also a tab to the far right called the "Documents" tab, which allows
145you to quickly open your most often used documents. You can click on a document 135you to quickly open your most often used documents. You can click on a document
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148to open it up in the proper application. For help on adding files to the 136to open it up in the proper application. For help on adding files to the
149Documents tab see \ref{docadd} on page \pageref{docadd} 137Documents tab see the <xref linkend="adddoc">.
150</para> 138</para>
151</section> 139</section>
152 140
153<section><title>Taskbar</title> 141<section><title>Taskbar</title>
154<para> 142<para>
155Opie has a "Taskbar" that always runs along the bottom of the screen in Opie, 143Opie has a "Taskbar" that always runs along the bottom of the screen in Opie,
156except for a few "fullscreen" applications that cover it up. The Taskbar is 144except for a few "fullscreen" applications that cover it up. The Taskbar is
157what lets you select which input method you would like to use, shows what 145what lets you select which input method you would like to use, shows what
158applications are running, and is also where the "applets" draw their icons. 146applications are running, and is also where the "applets" draw their icons.
159On the left of the Taskbar is an "O" button that opens a menu which has an 147On the left of the Taskbar is an "O" button that opens a menu which has an
160entry for every tab in the Launcher, allowing you to star an applications 148entry for every tab in the Launcher, allowing you to star an applications
161without going back to the Launcher, or quiting the application that you are 149without going back to the Launcher, or quiting the application that you are
162running. On the right hand side of the Taskbar, you will probably see a clock 150running. On the right hand side of the Taskbar, you will probably see a clock
163(unless you installed task-opie-minimal), which is actually just another applet 151(unless you installed task-opie-minimal), which is actually just another applet
164that draws the time instead of an icon. 152that draws the time instead of an icon.
165</para> 153</para>
166<para> 154<para>
167When an application is run, it adds its icon to the Taskbar, starting from the 155When an application is run, it adds its icon to the Taskbar, starting from the
168right side of the input method icon, with new application's icons appearing to 156right side of the input method icon, with new application's icons appearing to
169the right. If you click on the icon for an application, it will be brought to 157the right. If you click on the icon for an application, it will be brought to
170the screen, allowing you to interact with it. 158the screen, allowing you to interact with it.
171</para> 159</para>
172<para> 160<para>
173To the right of the "O" menu you will see an icon for the currently selected 161To the right of the "O" menu you will see an icon for the currently selected
174input method. Clicking this will bring up the input method, allowing you to 162input method. Clicking this will bring up the input method, allowing you to
175type into the currently running application. To the right of the input method 163type into the currently running application. To the right of the input method
176icon is a small arrow pointing up, which will open a menu of all the currently 164icon is a small arrow pointing up, which will open a menu of all the currently
177installed input methods when clicked. When you select one of these, it will 165installed input methods when clicked. When you select one of these, it will
178become the current input method, with its icon replacing the previous one. 166become the current input method, with its icon replacing the previous one.
179</para> 167</para>
180</section> 168</section>
181 169
182<section><title>Dialogs</title> 170<section><title>Dialogs</title>
183<para> 171<para>
184In Opie, dialogs, as well as some applications, have a button labeled "Ok" on 172In Opie, dialogs, as well as some applications, have a button labeled "Ok" on
185the right side of the window title bar, in addition to the normal "x". For 173the right side of the window title bar, in addition to the normal "x". For
186dialogs, the "Ok" button will apply your changes and close the window, while 174dialogs, the "Ok" button will apply your changes and close the window, while
187the "x" will cancel them before closing the window (for people used to most 175the "x" will cancel them before closing the window (for people used to most
188desktop GUI's the "Ok" and "x" behave like the "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons 176desktop GUI's the "Ok" and "x" behave like the "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons
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191you would normally see in the bottom right of the dialog window). 177you would normally see in the bottom right of the dialog window).
192</para> 178</para>
193<para> 179<para>
194For applications that have an "Ok" button as well as the "x" button that all 180For applications that have an "Ok" button as well as the "x" button that all
195applications have, the "Ok" button will usually save the current file and then 181applications have, the "Ok" button will usually save the current file and then
196close the application, while the "x" button will close the application without 182close the application, while the "x" button will close the application without
197saving. 183saving.
198</para> 184</para>
199</section> 185</section>
200</chapter> 186</chapter>
201 187
202<chapter><title>Upgrading</title> 188<chapter><title>Upgrading</title>
203<para> 189<para>
204First, you should shutdown Opie from the "Shutdown" app in the Settings tab. 190First, you should shutdown Opie from the "Shutdown" app in the Settings tab.
205Normally, simply running 191Normally, simply running
206<informalexample> 192<informalexample>
207<literallayout> 193<literallayout>
208 ipkg update && ipkg upgrade 194 ipkg update && ipkg upgrade
209</literallayout> 195</literallayout>
210</informalexample> 196</informalexample>
211will upgrade Opie. However, if you currently have a version with the 1.5.0 197will upgrade Opie. However, if you currently have a version with the 1.5.0
212version number, you will have to upgrade it differently, because Opie now uses a 198version number, you will have to upgrade it differently, because Opie now uses a
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215different version number (the 1.5.0 was Qtopia's version number, we now use our 199different version number (the 1.5.0 was Qtopia's version number, we now use our
216own). To upgrade from one of these older versions, run: 200own). To upgrade from one of these older versions, run:
217<informalexample> 201<informalexample>
218<literallayout> 202<literallayout>
219 ipkg update 203 ipkg update
220 ipkg install opie-update 204 ipkg install opie-update
221</literallayout> 205</literallayout>
222</informalexample> 206</informalexample>
223Opie should then be upgraded. 207Opie should then be upgraded.
224</para> 208</para>
225</chapter> 209</chapter>
226</part> 210</part>
227 211
228<part><title>Applications</title> 212<part><title>Applications</title>
229<chapter><title>Contacts</title> 213<chapter><title>Contacts</title>
230<para> 214<para>
231Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact 215Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact
232them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they 216them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they
233work for, etc. 217work for, etc.
234<para> 218<para>
235 219
236<section><title>Adding Contacts</title> 220<section><title>Adding Contacts</title>
237<para> 221<para>
238To Add a user, go to <GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu><GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>, 222To Add a user, go to
239or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper). 223<GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>,
224or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper).
240First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering 225First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering
241their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open 226their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open
242up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three 227up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three
243of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which 228of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which
244parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how 229parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how
245their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from 230their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from
246some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom 231some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom
247one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking 232one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking
248the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are 233the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are
249convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of 234convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of
250them). 235them).
251</para> 236</para>
252<para> 237<para>
253The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select 238The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select
254which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom 239which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom
255field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if 240field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if
256you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same 241you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same
257parameter). 242parameter).
258</para> 243</para>
259<para> 244<para>
260The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the 245The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the
261name of their spouse, etc. 246name of their spouse, etc.
262</para> 247</para>
263<para> 248<para>
264When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always 249When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always
265edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact. 250edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact.
266</para> 251</para>
267</section> 252</section>
268<section><title>Editing Contacts</title> 253<section><title>Editing Contacts</title>
269<para> 254<para>
270To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil 255To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil
271icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu><GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>, and it 256icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>,
272will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information that 257and it will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information
273is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes, click 258that is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes,
274"Ok", or to cancel them, click "x". 259click "Ok", or to cancel them, click "x".
275</para> 260</para>
276</section> 261</section>
277 262
278<section><title>Deleting Contacts</title> 263<section><title>Deleting Contacts</title>
279<para> 264<para>
280To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the 265To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the
281trash can icon, or go to Contact \begin{math}\rightarrow\end{math}Delete. A 266trash can icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>
282dialog will pop up asking if you want to actually delete that contact, click yes 267&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Delete</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop up asking if you
283 268want to actually delete that contact, click yes to delete it, no will cancel.
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285to delete it, no will cancel.
286</para> 269</para>
287</section> 270</section>
288 271
289<section><title>Editing Contacts</title> 272<section><title>Editing Contacts</title>
290<para> 273<para>
291To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go 274To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go
292to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu><GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop 275to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog
293up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search for. You 276will pop up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search
294can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you want it 277for. You can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you
295to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop down 278want it to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop
296menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of them). 279down menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of
297When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the fields 280them). When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the
298in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in the 281fields in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in
299main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain phone 282the main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain
300number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field, and 283phone number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field,
301clicking "Find". 284and clicking "Find".
302</para> 285</para>
303</section> 286</section>
304 287
305<section><title>Viewing Contacts</title> 288<section><title>Viewing Contacts</title>
306<para> 289<para>
307To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check 290To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check
308the categories you want to view. 291the categories you want to view.
309</para> 292</para>
310<para> 293<para>
311The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the 294The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the
312contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text 295contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text
313on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with 296on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with
314"B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that 297"B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that
315group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times 298group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times
316(pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2 299(pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2
317times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4). 300times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4).
318</para> 301</para>
319</section> 302</section>
320 303
321<section><title>Personal Details</title> 304<section><title>Personal Details</title>
322<para> 305<para>
323Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu> 306Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu>
324<GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to 307<GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to
325display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps. 308display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps.
326</para> 309</para>
327</section> 310</section>
328</chapter> 311</chapter>
329 312
330<chapter><title>Calendar</title> 313<chapter><title>Calendar</title>
331<para> 314<para>
332The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays, 315The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays,
333meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar. 316meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar.
334</para> 317</para>
335 318
336<section><title>Navigation</title> 319<section><title>Navigation</title>
337<para> 320<para>
338Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons 321Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons
339that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in 322that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in
340the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time 323the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time
341shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the 324shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the
342same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day. 325same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day.
343</para> 326</para>
344<section><title>The Day view</title> 327<section><title>The Day view</title>
345<para> 328<para>
346The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At 329The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At
347the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which 330the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which
348represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the 331represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the
349navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If 332navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If
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352you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the 333you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the
353first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is 334first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is
354also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to 335also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to
355view from a calendar dialog. 336view from a calendar dialog.
356</para> 337</para>
357<para> 338<para>
358In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one 339In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one
359hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to 340hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to
360begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change 341begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change
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363when you create the appointment). 342when you create the appointment).
364</para> 343</para>
365<para> 344<para>
366Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam 345Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam
367the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the 346the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the
368Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be 347Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be
369installed to use this feature. 348installed to use this feature.
370</para> 349</para>
371</section> 350</section>
372 351
373<section><title>The Week View</title> 352<section><title>The Week View</title>
374<para> 353<para>
375The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing 354The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing
376each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the 355each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the
377navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows 356navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows
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380the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year. 357the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year.
381To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the 358To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the
382currently selected week. 359currently selected week.
383</para> 360</para>
384<para> 361<para>
385In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns 362In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns
386representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will 363representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will
387see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see 364see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see
388details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go 365details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go
389 366to the day of the column that you clicked in.
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391to the day of the column that you clicked in.
392</para> 367</para>
393</section> 368</section>
394 369
395<section><title>The Week List View</title> 370<section><title>The Week List View</title>
396<para> 371<para>
397The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week 372The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week
398without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time 373without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time
399between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your 374between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your
400appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation 375appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation
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403bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or 376bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or
404previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that 377previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that
405year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which 378year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which
406allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar 379allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar
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409will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with 380will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with
410a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a 381a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a
411time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates 382time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates
412for the currently selected week. 383for the currently selected week.
413</para> 384</para>
414<para> 385<para>
415The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of 386The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of
416the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red, 387the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red,
417otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date 388otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date
418itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of 389itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of
419all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on 390all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on
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422an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets 391an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets
423you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will 392you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will
424 393create a new appointment for that day.
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426create a new appointment for that day.
427</para> 394</para>
428</section> 395</section>
429 396
430<section><title>The Month View</title> 397<section><title>The Month View</title>
431<para> 398<para>
432The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what 399The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what
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435days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two 400days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two
436pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the 401pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the
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439first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow 402first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow
440buttons will take you to the next or previous month. There is a dropdown menu 403buttons will take you to the next or previous month. There is a dropdown menu
441which allows you to select the month, and a entry field which allows you to 404which allows you to select the month, and a entry field which allows you to
442select the year (press the up or down arrows, or enter in your own year). 405select the year (press the up or down arrows, or enter in your own year).
443</para> 406</para>
444<para> 407<para>
445The main view is divided up into a grid, where the columns are the days of the 408The main view is divided up into a grid, where the columns are the days of the
446week, and the rows are the weeks (just like an ordinary calendar). The currently 409week, and the rows are the weeks (just like an ordinary calendar). The currently
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449selected day has a bold box drawn around it, and if the day has an appointment, 410selected day has a bold box drawn around it, and if the day has an appointment,
450there will be a small blue square in the bottom right corner of it (that square 411there will be a small blue square in the bottom right corner of it (that square
451will have a smaller white square if it is a recurring appointment). If the 412will have a smaller white square if it is a recurring appointment). If the
452appointment is an all day event, it will be drawn as a green dot instead. When 413appointment is an all day event, it will be drawn as a green dot instead. When
453you click on the sqaure of a day, you will be taken to the day view for that 414you click on the sqaure of a day, you will be taken to the day view for that
454day. 415day.
455</para> 416</para>
456</section> 417</section>
457</section> 418</section>
458 419
459<section><title>Adding Appointments</title> 420<section><title>Adding Appointments</title>
460<para> 421<para>
461To add an appointment, click on the add appointment button in the toolbar at the 422To add an appointment, click on the add appointment button in the toolbar at the
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464top of the window (an image of a blank page), and a dialog will open up, 423top of the window (an image of a blank page), and a dialog will open up,
465allowing you to enter information about the appointment (depending on the 424allowing you to enter information about the appointment (depending on the
466current view, and what you may have selected, there may be certain default 425current view, and what you may have selected, there may be certain default
467settings). 426settings).
468</para> 427</para>
469<para> 428<para>
470At the top of the window is the description field, where you can enter in a 429At the top of the window is the description field, where you can enter in a
471short description of the appointment, or select a common one from the dropdown 430short description of the appointment, or select a common one from the dropdown
472list. The location field allows you to do the same. The category dropdown allows 431list. The location field allows you to do the same. The category dropdown allows
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475you to assign the appointment to a category, which you can use later to view 432you to assign the appointment to a category, which you can use later to view
476only some of your appointments. The button labeled "..." to the right of that 433only some of your appointments. The button labeled "..." to the right of that
477will open up a dialog where you can add, delete, or edit certain categories. 434will open up a dialog where you can add, delete, or edit certain categories.
478</para> 435</para>
479<para> 436<para>
480To enter a start and end time, select the date for each from the dropdown menu, 437To enter a start and end time, select the date for each from the dropdown menu,
481and then you can either manually enter a time, or you can use the three rows of 438and then you can either manually enter a time, or you can use the three rows of
482numbers to more quickly enter it in. To use the fast input method, first click 439numbers to more quickly enter it in. To use the fast input method, first click
483in the text entry field of the time you want to edit, then you need to select 440in the text entry field of the time you want to edit, then you need to select
484the hour. The first two rows are the hours, click whichever one you want. The 441the hour. The first two rows are the hours, click whichever one you want. The
485third row of numbers are the minutes, in units of five. When you select the 442third row of numbers are the minutes, in units of five. When you select the
486minutes field for the start time, it will automatically set the minutes field 443minutes field for the start time, it will automatically set the minutes field
487for the end time to the same thing, but you can change this by selecting the end 444for the end time to the same thing, but you can change this by selecting the end
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490field and giving it its own minutes field. Because of this, it is fastest to set 445field and giving it its own minutes field. Because of this, it is fastest to set
491the start time first and then the end time. There is also an "all day" 446the start time first and then the end time. There is also an "all day"
492checkbox, which will make the appointment take up the entire day. 447checkbox, which will make the appointment take up the entire day.
493</para> 448</para>
494<para> 449<para>
495Underneath this you can set the timezone of the appointment from the dropdown 450Underneath this you can set the timezone of the appointment from the dropdown
496list. To change the available timezones, click the world icon, and it will open 451list. To change the available timezones, click the world icon, and it will open
497the City Time application. Refer to its documentation for changing the 452the City Time application. Refer to its documentation for changing the
498timezones. If you want to have an alarm go off, check the "alarm" checkbox, 453timezones. If you want to have an alarm go off, check the "alarm" checkbox,
499and then set the number of minutes before the appointment that you want the 454and then set the number of minutes before the appointment that you want the
500alarm to sound. If you set the dropdown list next to that to "silent" you will 455alarm to sound. If you set the dropdown list next to that to "silent" you will
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503only be given a visual alarm, wheras if you set the alarm to "Loud", there 456only be given a visual alarm, wheras if you set the alarm to "Loud", there
504will be an alarm sound as well. Note: opie-alarm must be installed for alarms to 457will be an alarm sound as well. Note: opie-alarm must be installed for alarms to
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507work. 458work.
508</para> 459</para>
509<para> 460<para>
510To set whether the appointment repeats, click the "Repeat" button and a new 461To set whether the appointment repeats, click the "Repeat" button and a new
511dialog will open up. At the top is a row of buttons, which lets you set how 462dialog will open up. At the top is a row of buttons, which lets you set how
512often the appointment repeats. Selecting one of these buttons will change the 463often the appointment repeats. Selecting one of these buttons will change the
513interface below, to represent the available options for that type of repetition 464interface below, to represent the available options for that type of repetition
514(selecting "None" will turn off repetition if you turned it on and no longer 465(selecting "None" will turn off repetition if you turned it on and no longer
515want it). When you are done, click "ok" in the upper right to select that type 466want it). When you are done, click "ok" in the upper right to select that type
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518of repetition, or "x" to set it back to what it was (none if it is a new 467of repetition, or "x" to set it back to what it was (none if it is a new
519appointment). 468appointment).
520</para> 469</para>
521<para> 470<para>
522Finally, you can add notes to the appointment by clicking the "Notes..." 471Finally, you can add notes to the appointment by clicking the "Notes..."
523button which will open a dialog with a text entry field for adding notes. Press 472button which will open a dialog with a text entry field for adding notes. Press
524"ok" to accept the changes to the notes, "x" to cancel. 473"ok" to accept the changes to the notes, "x" to cancel.
525</para> 474</para>
526<para> 475<para>
527When you are done setting up the appointment, click "ok" in the top right of 476When you are done setting up the appointment, click "ok" in the top right of
528the window, or "x" to cancel adding the appointment. 477the window, or "x" to cancel adding the appointment.
529</para> 478</para>
530</section> 479</section>
531<section><title>Editing Appointments</title> 480<section><title>Editing Appointments</title>
532<para> 481<para>
533How you start editing an appointment varies depending on what view you are in, 482How you start editing an appointment varies depending on what view you are in,
534but they will all open the same dialog. The dialog is the same as the Add 483but they will all open the same dialog. The dialog is the same as the Add
535Appointment dialog, except that the fields will already be filled in with the 484Appointment dialog, except that the fields will already be filled in with the
536information that the appointment contains. Clicking "ok" will keep your 485information that the appointment contains. Clicking "ok" will keep your
537changes, "x" will revert them to what they were before you edited them. 486changes, "x" will revert them to what they were before you edited them.
538</para> 487</para>
539</section> 488</section>
540 489
541<section><title>Finding Appointments</title> 490<section><title>Finding Appointments</title>
542<para> 491<para>
543To find a specific appointment, click the find button in the toolbar (small 492To find a specific appointment, click the find button in the toolbar (small
544green magnifying glass) and it will open a find dialog. Here you can enter the 493green magnifying glass) and it will open a find dialog. Here you can enter the
545text you want to search for, as well as the category you want to search for, as 494text you want to search for, as well as the category you want to search for, as
546well as the start date, and whether you want the search to be case sensitive. 495well as the start date, and whether you want the search to be case sensitive.
547Click "Find" to find the next appointment that matches your criteria. 496Click "Find" to find the next appointment that matches your criteria.
548</para> 497</para>
549</section> 498</section>
550</chapter> 499</chapter>
551 500
552<chapter><title>Todo</title> 501<chapter><title>Todo</title>
553<para> 502<para>
554Todo is designed for storing information about things you need to do, but which 503Todo is designed for storing information about things you need to do, but which
555arent going to happen at a specific time, like "change the oil" or "mow the 504arent going to happen at a specific time, like "change the oil" or "mow the
556lawn". You can also give todo items a deadline, if they have to be completed by 505lawn". You can also give todo items a deadline, if they have to be completed by
557a certain time. 506a certain time.
558</para> 507</para>
559 508
560<section><title>Adding Tasks</title> 509<section><title>Adding Tasks</title>
561<para> 510<para>
562Go to Data \begin{math}\rightarrow\end{math}New Task, or click on the new task 511Go to <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>New Task<GUIMenuItem>, or click
563icon (blank page). The priority drop down menu lets you select the priority of 512on the new task icon (blank page). The priority drop down menu lets you select
564the task. The lower the number, the more important it is. The categories behave 513the priority of the task. The lower the number, the more important it is. The
565in much the same way that they do in Calendar, you can select the category from 514categories behave in much the same way that they do in Calendar, you can select
566the drop down menu, or you can click the "..." button to add, delete, or edit 515the category from the drop down menu, or you can click the "..." button to add,
567categories. To give the task a due date, check the "Due" checkbox, and then 516delete, or edit categories. To give the task a due date, check the "Due"
568click the button next to it (it should contain the current date). That will open 517checkbox, and then click the button next to it (it should contain the current
569a calendar from which you can select the due date. The "Completed" check box 518date). That will open a calendar from which you can select the due date. The
570is the same as the checkbox next to each item in the main view. The "Summary" 519"Completed" check box is the same as the checkbox next to each item in the main
571field is for a short summary that will be visible in the main view, as well as 520view. The "Summary" field is for a short summary that will be visible in the
572in the Today application. The down arrow next to it will copy the text in the 521main view, as well as in the Today application. The down arrow next to it will
573"Summary" field into the large text field below it, which is used for a more 522copy the text in the "Summary" field into the large text field below it, which
574detailed description of the task. Click "ok" in the upper right to add the 523is used for a more detailed description of the task. Click "ok" in the upper
575new task, or "x" to close the window without adding the new task. 524right to add the new task, or "x" to close the window without adding the new
525task.
576</para> 526</para>
577</section> 527</section>
578<section><title>Editing Tasks</title> 528<section><title>Editing Tasks</title>
579<para> 529<para>
580To edit a task, you can select it, and then go to 530To edit a task, you can select it, and then go to
581<GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu><GUIMenuItem>Edit 531<GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit
582Task</GUIMenuItem>, or click the edit task icon (an image of a pencil). The same 532Task</GUIMenuItem>, or click the edit task icon (an image of a pencil). The same
583dialog should apear as if you were adding a task, but the information for that 533dialog should apear as if you were adding a task, but the information for that
584task should already be filled in. You can change any of it you want to, and then 534task should already be filled in. You can change any of it you want to, and then
585click "ok" in the top right corner to save the changes, or "x" to go back to 535click "ok" in the top right corner to save the changes, or "x" to go back to
586the way it was. 536the way it was.
587</para> 537</para>
588</section> 538</section>
589 539
590<section><title>Deleting Tasks</title> 540<section><title>Deleting Tasks</title>
591<para> 541<para>
592To delete a task, first select it, and then either select 542To delete a task, first select it, and then either select
593<GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu> 543<GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;
594<GUIMenuItem>Delete...</GUIMenuItem> or press the Delete icon (an image of 544<GUIMenuItem>Delete...</GUIMenuItem> or press the Delete icon (an image of
595a trash can). A dialog should pop up, asking if you want to delete the task, 545a trash can). A dialog should pop up, asking if you want to delete the task,
596click yes to delete it, or no to cancel. 546click yes to delete it, or no to cancel.
597</para> 547</para>
598</section> 548</section>
599<section><title>Finding Tasks</title> 549<section><title>Finding Tasks</title>
600<para> 550<para>
601To find a task, either go to 551To find a task, either go to
602<GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu><GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem> 552<GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>
603, or 553, or click the find icon (an image of a green magnifying glass), and a dialog
604click the find icon (an image of a green magnifying glass), and a dialog should 554should pop up. Enter the text you want to search for in the description, and
605pop up. Enter the text you want to search for in the description, and select the 555select the category that you want it to search through (this will speed the
606category that you want it to search through (this will speed the search up, if 556search up, if you know what category it is in). You can also select "case
607you know what category it is in). You can also select "case sensative" which 557sensative" which makes the search pay attention to the case of what you type (so
608makes the search pay attention to the case of what you type (so if you look for 558if you look for "mow lawn", it won't find a task called "Mow lawn"). "Search
609"mow lawn", it won't find a task called "Mow lawn"). "Search Backwards" 559Backwards" will search backwards from the currently selected task. Click "Find"
610will search backwards from the currently selected task. Click "Find" to 560to initiate the search, when it finds a task that matches the string, it will
611initiate the search, when it finds a task that matches the string, it will 561select it. If you click Find again, it will find the next one in the list (or
612select it. If you click Find again, it will find the next one in the list (or
613the previous one, if "Search backwards" is selected). 562the previous one, if "Search backwards" is selected).
614</para> 563</para>
615</section> 564</section>
616 565
617<section><title>Viewing Tasks</title> 566<section><title>Viewing Tasks</title>
618<para> 567<para>
619To only view tasks filled under certain categories, go to the Category menu, and 568To only view tasks filled under certain categories, go to the Category menu, and
620check the categories you want to view. Also, under the Options menu, you can 569check the categories you want to view. Also, under the Options menu, you can
621select whether or not you want completed tasks to be visible, and whether or not 570select whether or not you want completed tasks to be visible, and whether or not
622you want to see the deadline. 571you want to see the deadline.
623</para> 572</para>
624</section> 573</section>
625 574
626<section><title>Completing Tasks</title> 575<section><title>Completing Tasks</title>
627<para> 576<para>
628To mark a task as completed without deleting it, you can either check the 577To mark a task as completed without deleting it, you can either check the
629checkbox next to it in the main view, or edit it, and check the "completed" 578checkbox next to it in the main view, or edit it, and check the "completed"
630check box in the edit dialog. If <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu> 579check box in the edit dialog. If <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;
631<GUIMenuItem>Completed<GUIMenuItem> tasks is not checked, the task will 580<GUIMenuItem>Completed<GUIMenuItem> tasks is not checked, the task will
632disapear when you mark it completed. but do not worry, it is not gone forever, 581disapear when you mark it completed. but do not worry, it is not gone forever,
633just check Completed tasks in the options menu, and you can see and edit it 582just check Completed tasks in the options menu, and you can see and edit it
634again. 583again.
635</para> 584</para>
636</section> 585</section>
637</chapter> 586</chapter>
638 587
639<chapter><title>File Manager</title> 588<chapter><title>File Manager</title>
640<para> 589<para>
641The file manager allows easy access to your file system, letting you browse, 590The file manager allows easy access to your file system, letting you browse,
642copy, move, delete and link files. You can also use it to open the file in an 591copy, move, delete and link files. You can also use it to open the file in an
643application based upon the file type, or add the file to your "Documents" tab, 592application based upon the file type, or add the file to your "Documents" tab,
644as well as several other filesystem related things. 593as well as several other filesystem related things.
645<para> 594<para>
646 595
647<section><title>Navigating</title> 596<section><title>Navigating</title>
648<para> 597<para>
649To enter a directory, simply press its icon or name in the main view. There are 598To enter a directory, simply press its icon or name in the main view. There are
650also two buttons in the toolbar which help with navigation. The back arrow will 599also two buttons in the toolbar which help with navigation. The back arrow will
651take you back to the directory you were previously looking at, while the up 600take you back to the directory you were previously looking at, while the up
652arrow will take you up one level in the directory structure (so, if you are in 601arrow will take you up one level in the directory structure (so, if you are in
653/usr/bin, it will take you to /usr, regardless of where you were before). The 602/usr/bin, it will take you to /usr, regardless of where you were before). The
654"Dir" menu shows the current path, with each directory as a menu item. So, if 603"Dir" menu shows the current path, with each directory as a menu item. So, if
655you are in /opt/QtPalmtop/bin there will be four entries: /, opt, QtPalmtop, and 604you are in /opt/QtPalmtop/bin there will be four entries: /, opt, QtPalmtop, and
656bin. Selecting one of these will take you immediately to that directory. 605bin. Selecting one of these will take you immediately to that directory.
657</para> 606</para>
658</section> 607</section>
659 608
660<section><title>Selecting Files</title> 609<section><title>Selecting Files</title>
661<para> 610<para>
662When you click on a file, its selection status is toggled. So the first time you 611When you click on a file, its selection status is toggled. So the first time you
663click on it, it will be selected, and the second time it will be deselected. To 612click on it, it will be selected, and the second time it will be deselected. To
664select multiple files, simply click on each one you want to select. 613select multiple files, simply click on each one you want to select.
665</para> 614</para>
666</section> 615</section>
667<section><title>Moving Files</title> 616<section><title>Moving Files</title>
668<para> 617<para>
669To copy a file from one directory to another, press and hold on the filename, 618To copy a file from one directory to another, press and hold on the filename,
670and select "Copy" from the menu that pops up. Then, change into the directory 619and select "Copy" from the menu that pops up. Then, change into the directory
671that you want to copy it into, and press the "paste" icon (an image of a 620that you want to copy it into, and press the "paste" icon (an image of a
672clipboard and a piece of paper). To move a file, do the same thing, except 621clipboard and a piece of paper). To move a file, do the same thing, except
673select "Cut" from the first menu, instead of "Copy". You can also move or 622select "Cut" from the first menu, instead of "Copy". You can also move or
674copy multiple files by selecting all of them and using the cut or copy buttons 623copy multiple files by selecting all of them and using the cut or copy buttons
675in the toolbar. 624in the toolbar.
676</para> 625</para>
677</section> 626</section>
678 627
679<section><title>Deleting Files</title> 628<section><title>Deleting Files</title>
680<para> 629<para>
681To delete a file, press and hold it to bring up its menu, then select 630To delete a file, press and hold it to bring up its menu, then select
682"Delete", and click "Yes" (or "No" to cancel). Delete will delete all the 631"Delete", and click "Yes" (or "No" to cancel). Delete will delete all the
683currently selected files, which may be more than the one that you pressed and 632currently selected files, which may be more than the one that you pressed and
684held on. 633held on.
685</para> 634</para>
686</section> 635</section>
687 636
688<section><title>Renaming Files</title> 637<section><title>Renaming Files</title>
689<para> 638<para>
690To change a file's name, first bring up the input method you want to use (unless 639To change a file's name, first bring up the input method you want to use (unless
691you are going to use the hardware keyboard), then press and hold on the 640you are going to use the hardware keyboard), then press and hold on the
692filename, and select "rename". A new file will appear with a "Name" field 641filename, and select "rename". A new file will appear with a "Name" field
693that is editable, enter the new name, and click another file to keep the new 642that is editable, enter the new name, and click another file to keep the new
694name. 643name.
695</para> 644</para>
696</section> 645</section>
697 646
698<section><title>Creating Directories</title> 647<section><title>Creating Directories</title>
699<para> 648<para>
700To create a directory, first bring up the input method you want to use (if you 649To create a directory, first bring up the input method you want to use (if you
701are using one), and then click the new directory button (an image of a file 650are using one), and then click the new directory button (an image of a file
702folder with a "+" sign). A new folder will be created with the name "New 651folder with a "+" sign). A new folder will be created with the name "New
703Folder", and the folder name will be editable. Enter the name you want and then 652Folder", and the folder name will be editable. Enter the name you want and then
704click another file to create the folder. 653click another file to create the folder.
705</para> 654</para>
706</section> 655</section>
707 656
708<section><title>Viewing Files</title> 657<section><title>Viewing Files</title>
709<para> 658<para>
710To view a file, press and hold on a file, and the menu that comes up will 659To view a file, press and hold on a file, and the menu that comes up will
711contain two entries for vieing the file, the first depends on the filetype, but 660contain two entries for vieing the file, the first depends on the filetype, but
712usually lets you open the file in a specific program. The second is "view as 661usually lets you open the file in a specific program. The second is "view as
713text" which will open the file up in TextEdit (regardless of whether or not it 662text" which will open the file up in TextEdit (regardless of whether or not it
714is actually a text file). 663is actually a text file).
715</para> 664</para>
716</section> 665</section>
717 666
718<section><title>Adding to "Documents"</title> 667<section id="adddoc"><title>Adding to "Documents"</title>
719<para> 668<para>
720To add a file to your "Documents", press and hold the file, and select "Add 669To add a file to your "Documents", press and hold the file, and select "Add
721to documents" from the menu. This will add the file to the documents tab, which 670to documents" from the menu. This will add the file to the documents tab, which
722you can use to quickly open the file (simply click on the icon for the file in 671you can use to quickly open the file (simply click on the icon for the file in
723the Documents tab). Some programs also use the Documents list to aid in quickly 672the Documents tab). Some programs also use the Documents list to aid in quickly
724opening files. 673opening files.
725</para> 674</para>
726</section> 675</section>
727 676
728<section><title>Sorting Files</title> 677<section><title>Sorting Files</title>
729<para> 678<para>
730To sort the files, use the "Sort" menu to select wich field you want to sort 679To sort the files, use the "Sort" menu to select wich field you want to sort
731the files by ("by Name", for instance, will sort the file alphabetically by 680the files by ("by Name", for instance, will sort the file alphabetically by
732name). If "Ascending" is checked, the files will be sorted in ascending order, 681name). If "Ascending" is checked, the files will be sorted in ascending order,
733if it is not, they will be sorted in descending order. You can also press the 682if it is not, they will be sorted in descending order. You can also press the
734name of the column in the main view to sort by that field. 683name of the column in the main view to sort by that field.
735</para> 684</para>
736</section> 685</section>
737 686
738<section><title>Viewing Options</title> 687<section><title>Viewing Options</title>
739<para> 688<para>
740The "View" menu lets you choose which files to view. If "Hidden" is checked, 689The "View" menu lets you choose which files to view. If "Hidden" is checked,
741hidden files will be visible (in Linux, hidden files start with a "."). If 690hidden files will be visible (in Linux, hidden files start with a "."). If
742"Symlinks" is checked, symbolic links (files or directories which are merely 691"Symlinks" is checked, symbolic links (files or directories which are merely
743links to other files or directories) will be visible. 692links to other files or directories) will be visible.
744</para> 693</para>
745</section> 694</section>
746</chapter> 695</chapter>
747 696
748<chapter><title>Embedded Konsole</title> 697<chapter><title>Embedded Konsole</title>
749<para> 698<para>
750EmbeddedKonsole is Opie's terminal emulator. From here you can do pretty much 699EmbeddedKonsole is Opie's terminal emulator. From here you can do pretty much
751anything (since Linux is actually a command line based OS by itself). I will 700anything (since Linux is actually a command line based OS by itself). I will
752not go into much detail on using the linux command line, as that is covered in 701not go into much detail on using the linux command line, as that is covered in
753many other places (http://www.tldp.org is a good place to start, or read 702many other places (http://www.tldp.org is a good place to start, or read
754O'Reilly's \underline{Running Linux} for a comprehensive look at Linux for the 703O'Reilly's <citation>Running Linux</citation> for a comprehensive look at Linux
755beginner). I will, however, give a quick overview of using a Linux shell. 704for the beginner). I will, however, give a quick overview of using a Linux
705shell.
756</para> 706</para>
757 707
758<section><title>Using Embedded Konsole</title> 708<section><title>Using Embedded Konsole</title>
759<para> 709<para>
760Along the top of the window is a row of menus and icons. The "Font" menu lets 710Along the top of the window is a row of menus and icons. The "Font" menu lets
761you select the font size that you want the console to use, while the Options 711you select the font size that you want the console to use, while the Options
762menu lets you select various options. Below this row of menus and icons is a 712menu lets you select various options. Below this row of menus and icons is a
763pulldown list with various common commands in it. 713pulldown list with various common commands in it.
764</para> 714</para>
765 715
766<section><title>Options Menu</title> 716<section><title>Options Menu</title>
767<para> 717<para>
768The first submenu in the options menu is the "Command List" menu, which lets 718The first submenu in the options menu is the "Command List" menu, which lets
769you edit or hide the command list pulldown. The "Tabs on top" or "Tabs on 719you edit or hide the command list pulldown. The "Tabs on top" or "Tabs on
770bottom" (depending on which is currently enabled) allows you to select where 720bottom" (depending on which is currently enabled) allows you to select where
771the tabs representing multiple terminal sessions are drawn. The "Colors" 721the tabs representing multiple terminal sessions are drawn. The "Colors"
772submenu lets you select from a color scheme, or make your own, and the "Scroll 722submenu lets you select from a color scheme, or make your own, and the "Scroll
773Bar" submenu lets you select where or if the scroll bar is drawn. 723Bar" submenu lets you select where or if the scroll bar is drawn.
774</para> 724</para>
775</section> 725</section>
776<section><title>Icons</title> 726<section><title>Icons</title>
777<para> 727<para>
778The row of icons to the right of the menus allows you to type common keystrokes 728The row of icons to the right of the menus allows you to type common keystrokes
779without having an input method visible, as well as some other things. 729without having an input method visible, as well as some other things.
780</para> 730</para>
781<para> 731<para>
782The icon all the way on the left will open a new terminal session in a new tab, 732The icon all the way on the left will open a new terminal session in a new tab,
783while the icon all the way on the right will paste text from the clipboard into 733while the icon all the way on the right will paste text from the clipboard into
784the terminal. 734the terminal.
785</para> 735</para>
786<para> 736<para>
787The other icons are the same as typing (from left to right) enter, space, tab 737The other icons are the same as typing (from left to right) enter, space, tab
788(for tab completion), up, and down (for the command history). 738(for tab completion), up, and down (for the command history).
789</para> 739</para>
790</section> 740</section>
791<section><title>Command List</title> 741<section><title>Command List</title>
792<para> 742<para>
793The command list is a pulldown menu with a list of commonly used commands. 743The command list is a pulldown menu with a list of commonly used commands.
794Selecting one will type the command into the terminal wherever the cursor is. 744Selecting one will type the command into the terminal wherever the cursor is.
795You can edit or hide this menu from <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu> 745You can edit or hide this menu from <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;
796<GUIMenuItem>Command List.</GUIMenuItem> 746<GUIMenuItem>Command List.</GUIMenuItem>
797</para> 747</para>
798</section> 748</section>
799</section> 749</section>
800 750
801<section><title>What is a Shell</title> 751<section><title>What is a Shell</title>
802<para> 752<para>
803A shell is a program that accepts input from a user, and runs commands. Each 753A shell is a program that accepts input from a user, and runs commands. Each
804"command" in the shell is actually a separate program (unless you are using a 754"command" in the shell is actually a separate program (unless you are using a
805shell like BusyBox, which makes some of the more common commands part of its own 755shell like BusyBox, which makes some of the more common commands part of its own
806program in order to save space). Shells can actually be very powerful, and many 756program in order to save space). Shells can actually be very powerful, and many
807of them allow you to write something called "shell scripts" which are just a 757of them allow you to write something called "shell scripts" which are just a
808sequence of commands, sometimes with some flow control statements, saved to a 758sequence of commands, sometimes with some flow control statements, saved to a
809file and run each time the script is run. For the most part, the average user 759file and run each time the script is run. For the most part, the average user
810does not need to know about any of this, though. If you are running Opie on the 760does not need to know about any of this, though. If you are running Opie on the
811Familiar distribution, it is advisable to install the bash shell (ipkg install 761Familiar distribution, it is advisable to install the bash shell (ipkg install
812bash) because it offers things like tab completion, use of the backspace key, 762bash) because it offers things like tab completion, use of the backspace key,
813and a command history, as well as offering a more advanced scripting languauge 763and a command history, as well as offering a more advanced scripting languauge
814than most other shells. 764than most other shells.
815</para> 765</para>
816</section> 766</section>
817 767
818<section><title>Running Programs</title> 768<section><title>Running Programs</title>
819<para> 769<para>
820To run a program or a command (remember, a command is just another program), you 770To run a program or a command (remember, a command is just another program), you
821simply type the name of the program and hit "Return" (in Linux, program names 771simply type the name of the program and hit "Return" (in Linux, program names
822do not have a special suffix like they do in windows, in fact the "." 772do not have a special suffix like they do in windows, in fact the "."
823character has no special meaning unless it is at the begining of a filename, in 773character has no special meaning unless it is at the begining of a filename, in
824which case it makes the file "hidden"). When you type a program name and hit 774which case it makes the file "hidden"). When you type a program name and hit
825"Return" the shell looks in a special list of directories called your 775"Return" the shell looks in a special list of directories called your
826"path", and if it cannot find it in any of those directories, it stops looking 776"path", and if it cannot find it in any of those directories, it stops looking
827and tells you it could not find them. If you want to run a program that is not 777and tells you it could not find them. If you want to run a program that is not
828in your path, you must specify an absolute or relative path to that program. 778in your path, you must specify an absolute or relative path to that program.
829For instance, to run a program that is in the directory you are currently in, 779For instance, to run a program that is in the directory you are currently in,
830you would type <literal>./program</literal> ("./" is a special directory that 780you would type <literal>./program</literal> ("./" is a special directory that
831is explained below), or to run a program in /home/username/ you would call 781is explained below), or to run a program in /home/username/ you would call
832<literal>/home/username/program</literal>. 782<literal>/home/username/program</literal>.
833</para> 783</para>
834<para> 784<para>
835Most programs take "arguments" when run from the command line. An argument is 785Most programs take "arguments" when run from the command line. An argument is
836a string that contains no spaces that changes how the program behaves (a text 786a string that contains no spaces that changes how the program behaves (a text
837editor, for instance, might take a single argument, which would be the name of 787editor, for instance, might take a single argument, which would be the name of
838the file you wish to edit). Usually, you can use the arguments "-h" or 788the file you wish to edit). Usually, you can use the arguments "-h" or
839"--help" to get a list of the common arguments that that program takes, along 789"--help" to get a list of the common arguments that that program takes, along
840with a short usage description, and a short description of what each argument 790with a short usage description, and a short description of what each argument
841does. 791does.
842</para> 792</para>
843</section> 793</section>
844 794
845<section><title>Basic Navigation</title> 795<section><title>Basic Navigation</title>
846<para> 796<para>
847The command that you will use most often in the shell is probably the "cd" 797The command that you will use most often in the shell is probably the "cd"
848command, which stands for "change directory." With this command, you can move 798command, which stands for "change directory." With this command, you can move
849around in the file system, by issuing the command like this: <userinput>cd 799around in the file system, by issuing the command like this: <userinput>cd
850<replaceable>[new directory]</replaceable></userinput>, where <replaceable>[new 800<replaceable>[new directory]</replaceable></userinput>, where <replaceable>[new
851directory]</replaceable> is the directory you want to move to. 801directory]</replaceable> is the directory you want to move to.
852This directory name does not have to include the entire directory structure, but 802This directory name does not have to include the entire directory structure, but
853can be "relative" which means it assumes you are talking about directories 803can be "relative" which means it assumes you are talking about directories
854relative to the directory you are in. For example, if you are in a directory 804relative to the directory you are in. For example, if you are in a directory
855called /home/username and you want to move to the directory 805called /home/username and you want to move to the directory
856/home/username/other/dir you could simply type <userinput>cd 806/home/username/other/dir you could simply type <userinput>cd
857other/dir</userinput> and you would end up in /home/username/other/dir. You can 807other/dir</userinput> and you would end up in /home/username/other/dir. You can
858also specify a full, or "absolute" path, by specifying the entire path name 808also specify a full, or "absolute" path, by specifying the entire path name
859starting with / ( / is a special directory called the "root" directory, and does 809starting with / ( / is a special directory called the "root" directory, and does
860not have a "parent" directory, which means that it is not in any other 810not have a "parent" directory, which means that it is not in any other
861directory). There are also two special directories called "./" and "../". 811directory). There are also two special directories called "./" and "../".
862The "./" directory is the current directory you are in, and you will probably 812The "./" directory is the current directory you are in, and you will probably
863never use this in conjunction with the cd command (why would you want to move to 813never use this in conjunction with the cd command (why would you want to move to
864the directory you are already in?). The "../" directory represents the parent 814the directory you are already in?). The "../" directory represents the parent
865directory of the directory you are currently in, so if you are in 815directory of the directory you are currently in, so if you are in
866/home/username, ../ is the same as /home. You can string several ../'s 816/home/username, ../ is the same as /home. You can string several ../'s
867together, so if you are in /home/username/dir/ ../../ represents /home. There 817together, so if you are in /home/username/dir/ ../../ represents /home. There
868is one other special directory, called "~/" that points to your home 818is one other special directory, called "~/" that points to your home
869directory (usually /home/username or /root for the root user). 819directory (usually /home/username or /root for the root user).
870</para> 820</para>
871</section> 821</section>
872 822
873<section><title>Moving Files</title> 823<section><title>Moving Files</title>
874<para> 824<para>
875To move files around, you need to use the "cp" (copy) and "mv" (move) 825To move files around, you need to use the "cp" (copy) and "mv" (move)
876commands. Both of these are run the same way: \verb+command originalfile 826commands. Both of these are run the same way: <userinput>command originalfile
877newfile+. The only difference is that cp creates a new file without touching 827newfile</userinput>. The only difference is that cp creates a new file without
878the old one, while mv deletes the original file. The two path names can be 828touching the old one, while mv deletes the original file. The two path names
879either absolute or relative. If you only specify a directory for the 829can be either absolute or relative. If you only specify a directory for the
880destination, and no filename, it will use the filename for the original file. 830destination, and no filename, it will use the filename for the original file.
881</para> 831</para>
882</section> 832</section>
883 833
884<section><title>Deleting Files</title> 834<section><title>Deleting Files</title>
885<para> 835<para>
886To delete a file, run the "rm" command, and to delete a directory, run the 836To delete a file, run the "rm" command, and to delete a directory, run the
887"rmdir" command, each of them take the file to be removed as their only 837"rmdir" command, each of them take the file to be removed as their only
888argument. The rmdir command requires the directory to be empty, so if you want 838argument. The rmdir command requires the directory to be empty, so if you want
889to delete a directory that is not empty, along with all its contents, run 839to delete a directory that is not empty, along with all its contents, run
890<userinput>rm -r dir</userinput>. 840<userinput>rm -r dir</userinput>.
891</para> 841</para>
892</section> 842</section>
893 843
894<section><title>Linking Files</title> 844<section><title>Linking Files</title>
895<para> 845<para>
896In Linux, you can have a special file called a "symbolic link" that acts just 846In Linux, you can have a special file called a "symbolic link" that acts just
897like a copy of another file, except it takes up less space. This is convinient 847like a copy of another file, except it takes up less space. This is convinient
898if two applications are looking for the same file in two separate places, 848if two applications are looking for the same file in two separate places,
899because the file can be in both places at once, without taking up any extra 849because the file can be in both places at once, without taking up any extra
900space, and any change to one is automatically applied to the other (really, 850space, and any change to one is automatically applied to the other (really,
901there is only one file, the link is just a file pointing to the original file). 851there is only one file, the link is just a file pointing to the original file).
902This is also useful for naming applications independant of their version number. 852This is also useful for naming applications independant of their version number.
903 For instance, you could have a link called "application" that points to 853 For instance, you could have a link called "application" that points to
904"application1.0". To create a link, use the following command: 854"application1.0". To create a link, use the following command:
905<userinput>ln -s originalfile link</userinput>. 855<userinput>ln -s originalfile link</userinput>.
906</para> 856</para>
907</section> 857</section>
908</chapter> 858</chapter>
909</part> 859</part>
910 860
911<part><title>Settings</title> 861<part><title>Settings</title>
912<chapter><title>Software</title> 862<chapter><title>Software</title>
913 863
914<para> 864<para>
915The "Software" application, also called oipkg, is what is used to install and 865The "Software" application, also called oipkg, is what is used to install and
916remove software. It is actually a frontend to the command line program "ipkg" 866remove software. It is actually a frontend to the command line program "ipkg"
917so most things you can do with oipkg you can also do with ipkg. Oipkg can 867so most things you can do with oipkg you can also do with ipkg. Oipkg can
918install things either remotely from a web server (called a "feed") or it can 868install things either remotely from a web server (called a "feed") or it can
919install an ipkg package file that resides on the local filesystem. 869install an ipkg package file that resides on the local filesystem.
920</para> 870</para>
921<important> 871<important>
922<para> 872<para>
923Note: There is a bug in oipkg that prevents it from installing packages 873There is a bug in oipkg that prevents it from installing packages
924properly. There is, however, a workaround for it. Simply run oipkg from 874properly. There is, however, a workaround for it. Simply run oipkg from
925Embedded Konsole to avoid the bug. 875Embedded Konsole to avoid the bug.
926</para> 876</para>
927</important> 877</important>
928 878
929<section><title>Installing Software</title> 879<section><title>Installing Software</title>
930<para> 880<para>
931To install software, first select "Opie" from the "Section" pulldown menu, 881To install software, first select "Opie" from the "Section" pulldown menu,
932the press the "+" icon next to "Feeds" in the main view. This will show all 882the press the "+" icon next to "Feeds" in the main view. This will show all
933the available Opie packages (you can change which packages to view by selecting 883the available Opie packages (you can change which packages to view by selecting
934something else from the "Section" pulldown). Installed packages are marked 884something else from the "Section" pulldown). Installed packages are marked
935with a blue circle, while packages that are not installed are marked with a red 885with a blue circle, while packages that are not installed are marked with a red
936box. If you click on the icon for an uninstalled package, it will turn into an 886box. If you click on the icon for an uninstalled package, it will turn into an
937open box, with a blue circle coming out of it, indicating that you have marked 887open box, with a blue circle coming out of it, indicating that you have marked
938this package to be installed. Mark as many packages as you wish this way, and 888this package to be installed. Mark as many packages as you wish this way, and
939then press the "Apply" icon (same red box and blue dot icon) to install all 889then press the "Apply" icon (same red box and blue dot icon) to install all
940the marked packages. It will also remove any packages marked for removal (see 890the marked packages. It will also remove any packages marked for removal (see
941below). Clicking this will open a window showing all the packages marked to be 891below). Clicking this will open a window showing all the packages marked to be
942removed and installed, with some check boxes on the bottom, which represent 892removed and installed, with some check boxes on the bottom, which represent
943arguments to be sent to ipkg, which you can usually ignore. After verifying 893arguments to be sent to ipkg, which you can usually ignore. After verifying
944that all the packages to be installed are correct, press "Ok" in the upper 894that all the packages to be installed are correct, press "Ok" in the upper
945right corner (or press "x" to cancel and go back to the package selection 895right corner (or press "x" to cancel and go back to the package selection
946window). The packages should then install, and you should see their icons 896window). The packages should then install, and you should see their icons
947appear in the Launcher, if they are Opie applications. 897appear in the Launcher, if they are Opie applications.
948</para> 898</para>
949</section> 899</section>
950 900
951<section><title>Removing Software</title> 901<section><title>Removing Software</title>
952<para> 902<para>
953Removing software is the same as installing software, except you will press the 903Removing software is the same as installing software, except you will press the
954blue circle icon of an installed package, and it will have a red "X" over it. 904blue circle icon of an installed package, and it will have a red "X" over it.
955Then press the apply icon, and "Ok". You can install and remove packages at 905Then press the apply icon, and "Ok". You can install and remove packages at
956the same time by marking the ones you want to install and the ones you want to 906the same time by marking the ones you want to install and the ones you want to
957remove, and then pressing apply. 907remove, and then pressing apply.
958</para> 908</para>
959</section> 909</section>
960</chapter> 910</chapter>
961</part> 911</part>
962</book> 912</book>