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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 "-->"> | 2 | <!ENTITY arrow "-->"> |
3 | ]> | 3 | ]> |
4 | <book><title>Opie User Manual</title> | 4 | <book><title>Opie User Manual</title> |
5 | <bookinfo><authorgroup><collab> | ||
6 | <collabname>The Opie Team</collabname> | ||
7 | </collab></authorgroup></bookinfo> | ||
5 | <part><title>Getting Started</title> | 8 | <part><title>Getting Started</title> |
6 | <chapter><title>What is Opie?</title> | 9 | <chapter><title>What is Opie?</title> |
7 | <para> | 10 | <para> |
8 | Opie is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the Linux operating system (and | 11 | Opie is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the Linux operating system (and |
9 | might work on other OSes as well). It was originally designed for handheld | 12 | might work on other OSes as well). It was originally designed for handheld |
10 | computers (such as the Compaq/HP iPAQ and the Sharp Zaurus), but could | 13 | computers (such as the Compaq/HP iPAQ and the Sharp Zaurus), but could |
11 | probably function well in other environments requiring a light GUI, such as an | 14 | probably function well in other environments requiring a light GUI, such as an |
12 | old laptop, or an internet kiosk. It is based upon QT/Embedded from Trolltech, | 15 | old laptop, or an internet kiosk. It is based upon QT/Embedded from Trolltech, |
13 | which is in turn a graphical environment designed for embedded applications, | 16 | which is in turn a graphical environment designed for embedded applications, |
14 | based upon the QT toolkit. | 17 | based upon the QT toolkit. |
15 | </para> | 18 | </para> |
16 | <para> | 19 | <para> |
17 | Opie has been designed for devices with small screens, and a touchscreen input | 20 | Opie has been designed for devices with small screens, and a touchscreen input |
18 | device (ie, only one mouse click, and no constant mouse position), as well as | 21 | device (ie, only one mouse click, and no constant mouse position), as well as |
19 | designed to fit in a relatively small amount of storage space (about 5 megabytes | 22 | designed to fit in a relatively small amount of storage space (about 5 megabytes |
20 | for the base libraries and the launcher). | 23 | for the base libraries and the launcher). |
21 | </para> | 24 | </para> |
22 | </chapter> | 25 | </chapter> |
23 | <chapter><title>Installation</title> | 26 | <chapter><title>Installation</title> |
24 | <section><title>iPAQ</title> | 27 | <section><title>iPAQ</title> |
25 | <para> | 28 | <para> |
26 | To install opie on an iPAQ, you will need a fresh Familiar installation (ie, | 29 | To install opie on an iPAQ, you will need a fresh Familiar installation (ie, |
27 | install Familiar, and stop before you do ipkg install task-complete or ipkg | 30 | install Familiar, and stop before you do ipkg install task-complete or ipkg |
28 | install task-x), go to http://familiar.handhelds.org to get the latest version, | 31 | install task-x), go to http://familiar.handhelds.org to get the latest version, |
29 | and to get installation instructions (again, stop after the initial boot and do | 32 | and to get installation instructions (again, stop after the initial boot and do |
30 | not install X, as it is not necessary, and will only take up space). | 33 | not install X, as it is not necessary, and will only take up space). |
31 | </para> | 34 | </para> |
32 | 35 | ||
33 | <note> | 36 | <note> |
34 | <para> | 37 | <para> |
35 | If you had qpe/qtopia installed previously, | 38 | If you had qpe/qtopia installed previously, |
36 | <emphasis>completely</emphasis> remove it, and remove the src line for it from | 39 | <emphasis>completely</emphasis> remove it, and remove the src line for it from |
37 | your /etc/ipkg.conf file before attempting to install opie. | 40 | your /etc/ipkg.conf file before attempting to install opie. |
38 | </para> | 41 | </para> |
39 | </note> | 42 | </note> |
40 | <para> | 43 | <para> |
41 | Once you have Familiar installed, set up a network connection between your iPAQ | 44 | Once you have Familiar installed, set up a network connection between your iPAQ |
42 | and the ouside world (again, see the Familiar site for instructions on this), | 45 | and the ouside world (again, see the Familiar site for instructions on this), |
43 | and then run this command: | 46 | and then run this command: |
44 | <informalexample> | 47 | <informalexample> |
45 | <literallayout> | 48 | <literallayout> |
46 | echo src opie "http://131.152.105.154/feeds/ipaq/unstable/" \ | 49 | echo src opie "http://131.152.105.154/feeds/ipaq/unstable/" \ |
47 | >> /etc/ipkg.conf | 50 | >> /etc/ipkg.conf |
48 | </literallayout> | 51 | </literallayout> |
49 | </informalexample> | 52 | </informalexample> |
50 | then, run: | 53 | then, run: |
51 | <informalexample> | 54 | <informalexample> |
52 | <literallayout> | 55 | <literallayout> |
53 | ipkg update && ipkg install task-opie | 56 | ipkg update && ipkg install task-opie |
54 | </literallayout> | 57 | </literallayout> |
55 | </informalexample> | 58 | </informalexample> |
56 | If you have a 3100 or 3800 series iPAQ, run: | 59 | If you have a 3100 or 3800 series iPAQ, run: |
57 | <informalexample> | 60 | <informalexample> |
58 | <literallayout> | 61 | <literallayout> |
59 | ipkg install qt-embedded-rotation | 62 | ipkg install qt-embedded-rotation |
60 | </literallayout> | 63 | </literallayout> |
61 | </informalexample> | 64 | </informalexample> |
62 | finally, start Opie with: | 65 | finally, start Opie with: |
63 | <informalexample> | 66 | <informalexample> |
64 | <literallayout> | 67 | <literallayout> |
65 | /etc/init.d/opie start | 68 | /etc/init.d/opie start |
66 | </literallayout> | 69 | </literallayout> |
67 | </informalexample> | 70 | </informalexample> |
68 | </para> | 71 | </para> |
69 | 72 | ||
70 | <para> | 73 | <para> |
71 | Opie should now be running (if you should have to reboot, which is rare, Opie | 74 | Opie should now be running (if you should have to reboot, which is rare, Opie |
72 | will start automatically). From here, you can use either the "Software" | 75 | will start automatically). From here, you can use either the "Software" |
73 | application in the Settings tab, or run ipkg from the command line to install | 76 | application in the Settings tab, or run ipkg from the command line to install |
74 | other Opie apps. Check out the various task-opie-* ipkgs to install various sets | 77 | other Opie apps. Check out the various task-opie-* ipkgs to install various sets |
75 | of apps at once (you can always uninstall individual apps individually). You | 78 | of apps at once (you can always uninstall individual apps individually). You |
76 | will probably want to install opie-embeddedkonsole first, so you have access to | 79 | will probably want to install opie-embeddedkonsole first, so you have access to |
77 | the command line in Opie. | 80 | the command line in Opie. |
78 | </para> | 81 | </para> |
79 | </section> | 82 | </section> |
80 | 83 | ||
81 | <section><title>Zaurus</title> | 84 | <section><title>Zaurus</title> |
82 | <para> | 85 | <para> |
83 | To completely install Opie on the Zaurus, you will have to install OpenZaurus, | 86 | To completely install Opie on the Zaurus, you will have to install OpenZaurus, |
84 | which includes Opie. However, individual Opie applications will work fine on the | 87 | which includes Opie. However, individual Opie applications will work fine on the |
85 | default Zaurus rom. Do not install Opie's launcher on a default Zaurus ROM | 88 | default Zaurus rom. Do not install Opie's launcher on a default Zaurus ROM |
86 | though. | 89 | though. |
87 | </para> | 90 | </para> |
88 | </section> | 91 | </section> |
89 | </chapter> | 92 | </chapter> |
90 | 93 | ||
91 | <chapter><title>Using Opie</title> | 94 | <chapter><title>Using Opie</title> |
92 | <para> | 95 | <para> |
93 | Now that Opie is installed and running, it's time to start using it. When you | 96 | Now that Opie is installed and running, it's time to start using it. When you |
94 | first start Opie, you will see the "Launcher" from which you can start all of | 97 | first start Opie, you will see the "Launcher" from which you can start all of |
95 | your Applications, and the "Taskbar" along the bottom, where you can see all | 98 | your Applications, and the "Taskbar" along the bottom, where you can see all |
96 | the running applications, select an input method, and interact with the | 99 | the running applications, select an input method, and interact with the |
97 | installed "applets". | 100 | installed "applets". |
98 | </para> | 101 | </para> |
99 | 102 | ||
100 | <section><title>Getting Around</title> | 103 | <section><title>Getting Around</title> |
101 | <para> | 104 | <para> |
102 | Getting around in Opie is very easy, you simply click your stylus on whatever | 105 | Getting around in Opie is very easy, you simply click your stylus on whatever |
103 | icon or button you want to click on. The main difference between using the | 106 | icon or button you want to click on. The main difference between using the |
104 | stylus and using a mouse is that you cannot right click with a stylus, so things | 107 | stylus and using a mouse is that you cannot right click with a stylus, so things |
105 | that require a right click are kept to a minimum. However, it is sometimes | 108 | that require a right click are kept to a minimum. However, it is sometimes |
106 | necessary to right click, and this is implemented with a "press and hold". | 109 | necessary to right click, and this is implemented with a "press and hold". |
107 | Any time you want to do something that you think would require a right click on | 110 | Any time you want to do something that you think would require a right click on |
108 | a normal pc, try pressing the stylus down and holding it still for a few | 111 | a normal pc, try pressing the stylus down and holding it still for a few |
109 | seconds. This usually opens up a context sensative menu, much like a right | 112 | seconds. This usually opens up a context sensative menu, much like a right |
110 | click usually does on a desktop interface. | 113 | click usually does on a desktop interface. |
111 | </para> | 114 | </para> |
112 | </section> | 115 | </section> |
113 | 116 | ||
114 | <section><title>Launcher</title> | 117 | <section><title>Launcher</title> |
115 | <para> | 118 | <para> |
116 | The Launcher behaves like the "desktop" on most PC GUIs. When no applications | 119 | The Launcher behaves like the "desktop" on most PC GUIs. When no applications |
117 | are running or visible, you will have access to the Launcher. You can also map | 120 | are running or visible, you will have access to the Launcher. You can also map |
118 | a hardware key to bring the Launcher to the top without closing any of the | 121 | a hardware key to bring the Launcher to the top without closing any of the |
119 | running applications (this is similar to "minimising" all the applications | 122 | running applications (this is similar to "minimising" all the applications |
120 | that are running). | 123 | that are running). |
121 | </para> | 124 | </para> |
122 | <para> | 125 | <para> |
123 | Along the top of the Launcher you will see a list of tabs which function as | 126 | Along the top of the Launcher you will see a list of tabs which function as |
124 | categories for your applications. You can click on the tab for the category you | 127 | categories for your applications. You can click on the tab for the category you |
125 | want to view, and then click on the icon for the application that you wish to | 128 | want to view, and then click on the icon for the application that you wish to |
126 | launch. By default, there will be an Applications tab and a Settings tab (if | 129 | launch. By default, there will be an Applications tab and a Settings tab (if |
127 | you install any games, they will appear in the Games tab). When new | 130 | you install any games, they will appear in the Games tab). When new |
128 | applications are installed, they will usually appear in one of these three tabs, | 131 | applications are installed, they will usually appear in one of these three tabs, |
129 | or in a tab of their own. To add or delete tabs or to move applications between | 132 | or in a tab of their own. To add or delete tabs or to move applications between |
130 | the tabs, you can use the Tab Manager application, or you can edit them by hand, | 133 | the tabs, you can use the Tab Manager application, or you can edit them by hand, |
131 | by changing the directories in /opt/QtPalmtop/apps. | 134 | by changing the directories in /opt/QtPalmtop/apps. |
132 | </para> | 135 | </para> |
133 | <para> | 136 | <para> |
134 | There is also a tab to the far right called the "Documents" tab, which allows | 137 | There is also a tab to the far right called the "Documents" tab, which allows |
135 | you to quickly open your most often used documents. You can click on a document | 138 | you to quickly open your most often used documents. You can click on a document |
136 | to open it up in the proper application. For help on adding files to the | 139 | to open it up in the proper application. For help on adding files to the |
137 | Documents tab see the <xref linkend="adddoc">. | 140 | Documents tab see the <xref linkend="adddoc">. |
138 | </para> | 141 | </para> |
139 | </section> | 142 | </section> |
140 | 143 | ||
141 | <section><title>Taskbar</title> | 144 | <section><title>Taskbar</title> |
142 | <para> | 145 | <para> |
143 | Opie has a "Taskbar" that always runs along the bottom of the screen in Opie, | 146 | Opie has a "Taskbar" that always runs along the bottom of the screen in Opie, |
144 | except for a few "fullscreen" applications that cover it up. The Taskbar is | 147 | except for a few "fullscreen" applications that cover it up. The Taskbar is |
145 | what lets you select which input method you would like to use, shows what | 148 | what lets you select which input method you would like to use, shows what |
146 | applications are running, and is also where the "applets" draw their icons. | 149 | applications are running, and is also where the "applets" draw their icons. |
147 | On the left of the Taskbar is an "O" button that opens a menu which has an | 150 | On the left of the Taskbar is an "O" button that opens a menu which has an |
148 | entry for every tab in the Launcher, allowing you to star an applications | 151 | entry for every tab in the Launcher, allowing you to star an applications |
149 | without going back to the Launcher, or quiting the application that you are | 152 | without going back to the Launcher, or quiting the application that you are |
150 | running. On the right hand side of the Taskbar, you will probably see a clock | 153 | running. On the right hand side of the Taskbar, you will probably see a clock |
151 | (unless you installed task-opie-minimal), which is actually just another applet | 154 | (unless you installed task-opie-minimal), which is actually just another applet |
152 | that draws the time instead of an icon. | 155 | that draws the time instead of an icon. |
153 | </para> | 156 | </para> |
154 | <para> | 157 | <para> |
155 | When an application is run, it adds its icon to the Taskbar, starting from the | 158 | When an application is run, it adds its icon to the Taskbar, starting from the |
156 | right side of the input method icon, with new application's icons appearing to | 159 | right side of the input method icon, with new application's icons appearing to |
157 | the right. If you click on the icon for an application, it will be brought to | 160 | the right. If you click on the icon for an application, it will be brought to |
158 | the screen, allowing you to interact with it. | 161 | the screen, allowing you to interact with it. |
159 | </para> | 162 | </para> |
160 | <para> | 163 | <para> |
161 | To the right of the "O" menu you will see an icon for the currently selected | 164 | To the right of the "O" menu you will see an icon for the currently selected |
162 | input method. Clicking this will bring up the input method, allowing you to | 165 | input method. Clicking this will bring up the input method, allowing you to |
163 | type into the currently running application. To the right of the input method | 166 | type into the currently running application. To the right of the input method |
164 | icon is a small arrow pointing up, which will open a menu of all the currently | 167 | icon is a small arrow pointing up, which will open a menu of all the currently |
165 | installed input methods when clicked. When you select one of these, it will | 168 | installed input methods when clicked. When you select one of these, it will |
166 | become the current input method, with its icon replacing the previous one. | 169 | become the current input method, with its icon replacing the previous one. |
167 | </para> | 170 | </para> |
168 | </section> | 171 | </section> |
169 | 172 | ||
170 | <section><title>Dialogs</title> | 173 | <section><title>Dialogs</title> |
171 | <para> | 174 | <para> |
172 | In Opie, dialogs, as well as some applications, have a button labeled "Ok" on | 175 | In Opie, dialogs, as well as some applications, have a button labeled "Ok" on |
173 | the right side of the window title bar, in addition to the normal "x". For | 176 | the right side of the window title bar, in addition to the normal "x". For |
174 | dialogs, the "Ok" button will apply your changes and close the window, while | 177 | dialogs, the "Ok" button will apply your changes and close the window, while |
175 | the "x" will cancel them before closing the window (for people used to most | 178 | the "x" will cancel them before closing the window (for people used to most |
176 | desktop GUI's the "Ok" and "x" behave like the "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons | 179 | desktop GUI's the "Ok" and "x" behave like the "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons |
177 | you would normally see in the bottom right of the dialog window). | 180 | you would normally see in the bottom right of the dialog window). |
178 | </para> | 181 | </para> |
179 | <para> | 182 | <para> |
180 | For applications that have an "Ok" button as well as the "x" button that all | 183 | For applications that have an "Ok" button as well as the "x" button that all |
181 | applications have, the "Ok" button will usually save the current file and then | 184 | applications have, the "Ok" button will usually save the current file and then |
182 | close the application, while the "x" button will close the application without | 185 | close the application, while the "x" button will close the application without |
183 | saving. | 186 | saving. |
184 | </para> | 187 | </para> |
185 | </section> | 188 | </section> |
186 | </chapter> | 189 | </chapter> |
187 | 190 | ||
188 | <chapter><title>Upgrading</title> | 191 | <chapter><title>Upgrading</title> |
189 | <para> | 192 | <para> |
190 | First, you should shutdown Opie from the "Shutdown" app in the Settings tab. | 193 | First, you should shutdown Opie from the "Shutdown" app in the Settings tab. |
191 | Normally, simply running | 194 | Normally, simply running |
192 | <informalexample> | 195 | <informalexample> |
193 | <literallayout> | 196 | <literallayout> |
194 | ipkg update && ipkg upgrade | 197 | ipkg update && ipkg upgrade |
195 | </literallayout> | 198 | </literallayout> |
196 | </informalexample> | 199 | </informalexample> |
197 | will upgrade Opie. However, if you currently have a version with the 1.5.0 | 200 | will upgrade Opie. However, if you currently have a version with the 1.5.0 |
198 | version number, you will have to upgrade it differently, because Opie now uses a | 201 | version number, you will have to upgrade it differently, because Opie now uses a |
199 | different version number (the 1.5.0 was Qtopia's version number, we now use our | 202 | different version number (the 1.5.0 was Qtopia's version number, we now use our |
200 | own). To upgrade from one of these older versions, run: | 203 | own). To upgrade from one of these older versions, run: |
201 | <informalexample> | 204 | <informalexample> |
202 | <literallayout> | 205 | <literallayout> |
203 | ipkg update | 206 | ipkg update |
204 | ipkg install opie-update | 207 | ipkg install opie-update |
205 | </literallayout> | 208 | </literallayout> |
206 | </informalexample> | 209 | </informalexample> |
207 | Opie should then be upgraded. | 210 | Opie should then be upgraded. |
208 | </para> | 211 | </para> |
209 | </chapter> | 212 | </chapter> |
210 | </part> | 213 | </part> |
211 | 214 | ||
212 | <part><title>Applications</title> | 215 | <part><title>Applications</title> |
213 | <chapter><title>Contacts</title> | 216 | <chapter><title>Contacts</title> |
214 | <para> | 217 | <para> |
215 | Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact | 218 | Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact |
216 | them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they | 219 | them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they |
217 | work for, etc. | 220 | work for, etc. |
218 | <para> | 221 | <para> |
219 | 222 | ||
220 | <section><title>Adding Contacts</title> | 223 | <section><title>Adding Contacts</title> |
221 | <para> | 224 | <para> |
222 | To Add a user, go to | 225 | To Add a user, go to |
223 | <GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>, | 226 | <GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>, |
224 | or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper). | 227 | or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper). |
225 | First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering | 228 | First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering |
226 | their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open | 229 | their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open |
227 | up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three | 230 | up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three |
228 | of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which | 231 | of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which |
229 | parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how | 232 | parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how |
230 | their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from | 233 | their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from |
231 | some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom | 234 | some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom |
232 | one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking | 235 | one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking |
233 | the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are | 236 | the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are |
234 | convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of | 237 | convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of |
235 | them). | 238 | them). |
236 | </para> | 239 | </para> |
237 | <para> | 240 | <para> |
238 | The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select | 241 | The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select |
239 | which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom | 242 | which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom |
240 | field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if | 243 | field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if |
241 | you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same | 244 | you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same |
242 | parameter). | 245 | parameter). |
243 | </para> | 246 | </para> |
244 | <para> | 247 | <para> |
245 | The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the | 248 | The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the |
246 | name of their spouse, etc. | 249 | name of their spouse, etc. |
247 | </para> | 250 | </para> |
248 | <para> | 251 | <para> |
249 | When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always | 252 | When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always |
250 | edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact. | 253 | edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact. |
251 | </para> | 254 | </para> |
252 | </section> | 255 | </section> |
253 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> | 256 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> |
254 | <para> | 257 | <para> |
255 | To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil | 258 | To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil |
256 | icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>, | 259 | icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>, |
257 | and it will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information | 260 | and it will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information |
258 | that is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes, | 261 | that is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes, |
259 | click "Ok", or to cancel them, click "x". | 262 | click "Ok", or to cancel them, click "x". |
260 | </para> | 263 | </para> |
261 | </section> | 264 | </section> |
262 | 265 | ||
263 | <section><title>Deleting Contacts</title> | 266 | <section><title>Deleting Contacts</title> |
264 | <para> | 267 | <para> |
265 | To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the | 268 | To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the |
266 | trash can icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu> | 269 | trash can icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu> |
267 | &arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Delete</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop up asking if you | 270 | &arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Delete</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop up asking if you |
268 | want to actually delete that contact, click yes to delete it, no will cancel. | 271 | want to actually delete that contact, click yes to delete it, no will cancel. |
269 | </para> | 272 | </para> |
270 | </section> | 273 | </section> |
271 | 274 | ||
272 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> | 275 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> |
273 | <para> | 276 | <para> |
274 | To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go | 277 | To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go |
275 | to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog | 278 | to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog |
276 | will pop up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search | 279 | will pop up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search |
277 | for. You can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you | 280 | for. You can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you |
278 | want it to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop | 281 | want it to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop |
279 | down menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of | 282 | down menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of |
280 | them). When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the | 283 | them). When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the |
281 | fields in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in | 284 | fields in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in |
282 | the main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain | 285 | the main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain |
283 | phone number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field, | 286 | phone number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field, |
284 | and clicking "Find". | 287 | and clicking "Find". |
285 | </para> | 288 | </para> |
286 | </section> | 289 | </section> |
287 | 290 | ||
288 | <section><title>Viewing Contacts</title> | 291 | <section><title>Viewing Contacts</title> |
289 | <para> | 292 | <para> |
290 | To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check | 293 | To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check |
291 | the categories you want to view. | 294 | the categories you want to view. |
292 | </para> | 295 | </para> |
293 | <para> | 296 | <para> |
294 | The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the | 297 | The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the |
295 | contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text | 298 | contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text |
296 | on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with | 299 | on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with |
297 | "B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that | 300 | "B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that |
298 | group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times | 301 | group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times |
299 | (pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2 | 302 | (pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2 |
300 | times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4). | 303 | times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4). |
301 | </para> | 304 | </para> |
302 | </section> | 305 | </section> |
303 | 306 | ||
304 | <section><title>Personal Details</title> | 307 | <section><title>Personal Details</title> |
305 | <para> | 308 | <para> |
306 | Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu> | 309 | Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu> |
307 | <GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to | 310 | <GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to |
308 | display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps. | 311 | display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps. |
309 | </para> | 312 | </para> |
310 | </section> | 313 | </section> |
311 | </chapter> | 314 | </chapter> |
312 | 315 | ||
313 | <chapter><title>Calendar</title> | 316 | <chapter><title>Calendar</title> |
314 | <para> | 317 | <para> |
315 | The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays, | 318 | The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays, |
316 | meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar. | 319 | meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar. |
317 | </para> | 320 | </para> |
318 | 321 | ||
319 | <section><title>Navigation</title> | 322 | <section><title>Navigation</title> |
320 | <para> | 323 | <para> |
321 | Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons | 324 | Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons |
322 | that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in | 325 | that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in |
323 | the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time | 326 | the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time |
324 | shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the | 327 | shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the |
325 | same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day. | 328 | same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day. |
326 | </para> | 329 | </para> |
327 | <section><title>The Day view</title> | 330 | <section><title>The Day view</title> |
328 | <para> | 331 | <para> |
329 | The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At | 332 | The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At |
330 | the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which | 333 | the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which |
331 | represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the | 334 | represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the |
332 | navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If | 335 | navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If |
333 | you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the | 336 | you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the |
334 | first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is | 337 | first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is |
335 | also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to | 338 | also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to |
336 | view from a calendar dialog. | 339 | view from a calendar dialog. |
337 | </para> | 340 | </para> |
338 | <para> | 341 | <para> |
339 | In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one | 342 | In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one |
340 | hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to | 343 | hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to |
341 | begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change | 344 | begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change |
342 | when you create the appointment). | 345 | when you create the appointment). |
343 | </para> | 346 | </para> |
344 | <para> | 347 | <para> |
345 | Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam | 348 | Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam |
346 | the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the | 349 | the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the |
347 | Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be | 350 | Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be |
348 | installed to use this feature. | 351 | installed to use this feature. |
349 | </para> | 352 | </para> |
350 | </section> | 353 | </section> |
351 | 354 | ||
352 | <section><title>The Week View</title> | 355 | <section><title>The Week View</title> |
353 | <para> | 356 | <para> |
354 | The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing | 357 | The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing |
355 | each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the | 358 | each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the |
356 | navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows | 359 | navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows |
357 | the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year. | 360 | the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year. |
358 | To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the | 361 | To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the |
359 | currently selected week. | 362 | currently selected week. |
360 | </para> | 363 | </para> |
361 | <para> | 364 | <para> |
362 | In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns | 365 | In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns |
363 | representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will | 366 | representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will |
364 | see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see | 367 | see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see |
365 | details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go | 368 | details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go |
366 | to the day of the column that you clicked in. | 369 | to the day of the column that you clicked in. |
367 | </para> | 370 | </para> |
368 | </section> | 371 | </section> |
369 | 372 | ||
370 | <section><title>The Week List View</title> | 373 | <section><title>The Week List View</title> |
371 | <para> | 374 | <para> |
372 | The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week | 375 | The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week |
373 | without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time | 376 | without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time |
374 | between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your | 377 | between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your |
375 | appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation | 378 | appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation |
376 | bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or | 379 | bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or |
377 | previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that | 380 | previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that |
378 | year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which | 381 | year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which |
379 | allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar | 382 | allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar |
380 | will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with | 383 | will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with |
381 | a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a | 384 | a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a |
382 | time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates | 385 | time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates |
383 | for the currently selected week. | 386 | for the currently selected week. |
384 | </para> | 387 | </para> |
385 | <para> | 388 | <para> |
386 | The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of | 389 | The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of |
387 | the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red, | 390 | the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red, |
388 | otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date | 391 | otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date |
389 | itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of | 392 | itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of |
390 | all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on | 393 | all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on |
391 | an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets | 394 | an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets |
392 | you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will | 395 | you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will |
393 | create a new appointment for that day. | 396 | create a new appointment for that day. |
394 | </para> | 397 | </para> |
395 | </section> | 398 | </section> |
396 | 399 | ||
397 | <section><title>The Month View</title> | 400 | <section><title>The Month View</title> |
398 | <para> | 401 | <para> |
399 | The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what | 402 | The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what |
400 | days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two | 403 | days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two |
401 | pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the | 404 | pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the |
402 | first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow | 405 | first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow |