Tutorials
Here are some links to tutorials that describe how to use Nokia’s internet tablets, organised by category:
START HERE!
Important Announcements
- Web pages on the N800 or N810 distorted and slow? Try switching off the “Fit Width To View” option
- Has your tablet web browser’s Flash stopped working? Does it ask you to install Flash? In fact, all you need to do is switch Flash back on again, which is a very very easy process. Click here to find out how to do it.
- Want to make your battery last longer? Do NOT switch off your tablet. Yes, it sounds crazy, but it works…
- Do you use the built-in memory card on the N810? If so, read this.
About The Internet Tablets
- What are Internet Tablets? Why would anyone want one?
- More about the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition
- More about the Nokia N810
- More about the Nokia N800
- More about the Nokia 770
Connecting The Tablets To The Internet
- How to connect the N800 and N810 to the internet using Wi-Fi / WLAN.
- How to connect the N800 and N810 to the internet using a mobile phone (cell phone).
- How to use the N800 and N810 with Fon routers (La Foneras)
Setting Up And Customising The Tablets
- How to update the N800 and N810 firmware, how to back up data and settings, and how to upgrade the N800 to OS 2008
- How to use the built-in help system on the N800 and N810
- How to customise the desktop and interface on the N800 and N810
- How to change the desktop wallpaper on the N800 and N810
- How to find and install extra themes on the N800 and N810
- How to switch the N800 and N810 “night light” on or off
- How to save battery life on the N800 and N810
- How to lock the touchscreen and keys on the N800 and N810
Tablet Accessories
- Which memory cards to use with the N800
- What comes with the N810, and how you can replace anything that’s missing
- What comes with the N800, and how you can replace anything that’s missing
- How to connect and use a wireless Bluetooth keyboard on the N800 or N810
- How to connect and use a normal computer keyboard on the N800 or N810
- How to connect and use a wireless Bluetooth headset on the N800 or N810
- How to connect and use a USB flash drive with the N800 or N810
- How to connect and use a Hard Disk Drive with the N800 or N810
- How to crochet a lovely pouch for the N800 or N810
Using The Tablets For Internet Stuff
- How to use the web browser on the N800 and N810
- How to use e-mail (including Gmail) on the N800 and N810
- Web pages on the N800 or N810 distorted and slow? Try switching off the “Fit Width To View” option
- Has your tablet web browser’s Flash stopped working? Click here to find out how to fix it (and it’s very very very easy to fix!).
- How to make and receive free and cheap phone calls using Skype on the N800 and N810
- How to make and receive free video calls over the internet using the N800 and N810
- How to listen to internet radio stations on the N800 and N810
- How to use the RSS Feed Reader to view the latest stories on your favourite websites
Using The Tablets For Other Stuff
- How to find and install new applications and games on the N800 and N810
- How to easily add a calendar (and a to-do list, and a load of other apps) onto the N800 and N810
- How to connect the N800 and N810 to a computer using the USB cable
- How to use the File Manager on the N800 and N810
- How to unzip .zip files on the N800 and N810
- Word processing on the N800 and N810
- Games on the N800 and N810
- How to turn the N800 or N810 into a digital camera
- How to activate the secret built-in FM radio on the N800
- How to convert, transfer and watch videos and movies on your N800 or N810
- How to use the N800 or N810 as an alarm clock
- How to draw pictures and email them using Sketch on your N800 or N810
- How to make the N800 or N810 look and sound like a “PADD” computer from Star Trek
Useful Websites
- Google Documents: an online word processor which you can use on both your PC and tablet, and which stores your documents online
- Last.fm: lets you discover classic and new music by creating your own personal internet radio station and choosing a theme for it. It’s one of the most addictive sites on the internet, and you can also access the service through tablet applications such as Canola and Vagalume.
- YouTube: a site where you can watch millions of videos through the N800 and N810 web browser
Useful Applications
- Canola: Two special editorial articles introduce a new kind of interface for the Nokia tablets - Click here for Part 1 & Video - Click here for Part 2
- Xournal: A pen and paper simulator which is very handy for taking notes and doing sketches. You can turn your work into PDF files which can be e-mailed to others or viewed on your PC.