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1<!DOCTYPE book PUBLIC "-OASIS//DTD DocBook V4.2//EN"> 1<!DOCTYPE book PUBLIC "-OASIS//DTD DocBook V4.2//EN" [
2<!ENTITY arrow "-->">
3]>
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>
@@ -29,11 +31,11 @@ not 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
@@ -69,10 +71,8 @@ finally, start Opie with:
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>
@@ -81,10 +81,8 @@ the command line in Opie.
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>
@@ -103,10 +101,8 @@ installed "applets".
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
@@ -116,38 +112,30 @@ click usually does on a desktop interface.
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>
@@ -185,10 +173,8 @@ In 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
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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>
@@ -234,10 +218,11 @@ work 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
@@ -267,39 +252,37 @@ edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact.
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.
284
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>
@@ -346,10 +329,8 @@ same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day.
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.
@@ -357,10 +338,8 @@ view from a calendar dialog.
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
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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>
@@ -385,11 +362,9 @@ currently selected week.
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>
@@ -397,16 +372,12 @@ to the day of the column that you clicked in.
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.
@@ -416,37 +387,27 @@ The 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.
425
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
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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).
@@ -469,10 +428,8 @@ settings).
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>
@@ -484,10 +441,8 @@ in 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>
@@ -497,14 +452,10 @@ list. 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
@@ -512,10 +463,8 @@ dialog 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>
@@ -558,28 +507,29 @@ a 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
@@ -589,28 +539,27 @@ the way it was.
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
@@ -626,9 +575,9 @@ you want to see the deadline.
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.
@@ -714,9 +663,9 @@ text" 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
@@ -750,10 +699,11 @@ links to other files or directories) will be visible.
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>
@@ -791,9 +741,9 @@ The other icons are the same as typing (from left to right) enter, space, tab
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>
@@ -872,12 +822,12 @@ directory (usually /home/username or /root for the root user).
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
@@ -919,17 +869,17 @@ install 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