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