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Kingu: merged codec pack from quickstart

2013-10-08T00:38:42Z

merged codec pack from quickstart

RMJ: "Please battery cover" changed to "Replace battery cover" under heading First Time Use, also added example of use with screen off under battery life.

2013-09-17T04:20:13Z

"Please battery cover" changed to "Replace battery cover" under heading First Time Use, also added example of use with screen off under battery life.

Kingu at 12:55, 15 September 2013

2013-09-15T12:55:13Z

Kingu at 12:54, 15 September 2013

2013-09-15T12:54:18Z

Kingu at 12:52, 15 September 2013

2013-09-15T12:52:04Z

Binky: /* Applications */ Clarified the references to PNDManager

2013-09-15T12:41:21Z

‎Applications: Clarified the references to PNDManager

Binky: /* Applications */ - Reworded first line

2013-09-15T12:30:32Z

‎Applications: - Reworded first line

Levi: /* Mini Menu */ reword

2013-09-15T12:17:31Z

‎Mini Menu: reword

Levi: /* Applications */ Capitalisation

2013-09-15T12:13:41Z

‎Applications: Capitalisation

Levi: /* Steps Involved */ typos

2013-09-15T12:12:57Z

‎Steps Involved: typos

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	The application should generate the required appdata folder when launched.		The application should generate the required appdata folder when launched.
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		+	== Download the codec pack ==
		+
		+	Codecs are not bundled with the Pandora because there are different licensing laws in different countries.
		+
		+	Please understand that you need to take responsibility for any patent restrictions which apply in your country. The codec pack also includes a video player (not fully optimised to used the DSP yet)
		+
		+	'''Note:''' You must perform the previous step in order to do this one!
		+
		+	If you are not connected to WiFi, do this on another computer.
		+	{{FIXME\|These directions are awkward and need to be redone and accompanied with annotated screenshots.}}
		+	# Click the blue globe icon (3rd from left)
		+	# Type [http://pandorawiki.org/Firmware http://pandorawiki.org/Firmware] into the address bar
		+	# Click the ''Click here to download Community Codec Pack'' link for the codec pack
		+	# Select ''save as''
		+	# Scroll the left hand list down, select the name of your SD card or mmcblkxxx if your card is not labeled.
		+	# Double click on the pandora folder (right nub up once)
		+	# Double click on the apps folder (right nub up once)
		+	# Click ''save''
		+	# Wait for the download to finish
		+	# Put the SD card in your pandora if done on a PC
		+	# Press the pandora button in between the [[nubs]] (short press)
		+	# Use the D-pad to scroll up to ''System'' then right, and down to ''Community Codec pack installer''. Press enter
		+	# Follow the prompts and enter your password when requested

	==Futher reading==		==Futher reading==

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 * 4200mAh battery.
-** 10+ hours of battery life, depending on usage.  For example, turning Wi-Fi or the screen off would give better battery life.
+** 10+ hours of battery life, depending on usage.  For example, turning Wi-Fi or the screen off would give better battery life. (e.g. whilst listening to music via headphones)
 * 600MHz Texas Instruments OMAP3530 processor /1GHZ DM3730 Texas Instruments SoC
 ** Can be clocked higher or lower by software designed for the device.
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 == First Time Use ==
-Place the battery inside the battery compartment underneath the OpenPandora taking care to ensure the battery contacts and battery touch. Please the battery cover on and your OpenPandora will power up.
+Place the battery inside the battery compartment underneath the OpenPandora taking care to ensure the battery contacts and battery touch. Replace the battery cover and your OpenPandora will power up.
 ==== Charging ====

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−	[[Image:~~PandoraFront~~.jpg\|Right\|thumb\|360px\|The Pandora.]]	+	[[Image:PandoraFrontNew.jpg\|Right\|thumb\|360px\|The Pandora.]]

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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 * Unbrickable design with integrated boot loader for safe code experimentation.
 * Power and hold switch useful for "instant on" and key lockout to aid in media player applications on the go.
-* Runs on the GNU/Linux Operating System (currently 3.2.x and 2.6.x)
+* Runs on the GNU/Linux Operating System (currently kernel 3.2.x and 2.6.x)
 == Box Contents ==
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 Occasionally something will happen causing your Pandora to become unresponsive (to the point that even killing a program isn't possible). When this happens it is necessary to force your Pandora to restart. The easiest way to do this is by holding the Pandora button and moving the power switch to the right.
-== Firmware ==
+== Operating System ==
-==== Updating The Firmware ====
+==== Updating The OS ====
-Updating the Firmware can be done via either full Reflash or the Upgrade Pandora OS Application which is found in the System Menu.
+Updating the OS can be done via either full Reflash or the Upgrade Pandora OS Application which is found in the System Menu.
-==== Reinstalling the Firmware ====
+==== Reinstalling the OS ====
-Sometimes things don't work out or you've broken something in the OS. You can reflash the firmware to default by getting the latest package from the [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php/forum/41-pandora-os-superzaxxon-gnulinux/ forum] and placing in the root of the SD Card then while booting the Pandora hold down the R Button. Reinstalling the OS can take up to 15 minutes
+Sometimes things don't work out or you've broken something in the OS. You can reflash to default by getting the latest package from the [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php/forum/41-pandora-os-superzaxxon-gnulinux/ forum] and placing in the root of the SD Card then while booting the Pandora hold down the R Button. Reinstalling the OS can take up to 15 minutes
 == Applications ==

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 * Unbrickable design with integrated boot loader for safe code experimentation.
 * Power and hold switch useful for "instant on" and key lockout to aid in media player applications on the go.
-* Runs on the Linux Operating System (currently 3.2.x and 2.6.x)
+* Runs on the GNU/Linux Operating System (currently 3.2.x and 2.6.x)
 == Box Contents ==

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 == Applications ==
 There is a relatively large number of games and applications available for your OpenPandora from the following sources:
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 *[http://dl.openhandshelds.org/cgi-bin/pandora.cgi Open HandHelds] - An older site which may not have the latest applications but you'll find a heap of applications that are archive worthy.
 *Angstrom Repository - Contains several applications for your Pandora. It is not really recommended that you use this unless you are an advanced user.
 Installing applications is as simple as dragging them to the appropriate folders on your SD Card.
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 *<SD>/pandora/desktop/ - If you want it to appear on Xfce Desktop
 *<SD>/pandora/menu/ - If you want it to appear in Pandora Menu
 Some applications will require additional data to work, this data will need to go into:

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 == Applications ==
-There's quite a large amount of Applications available for the OpenPandora and there's several distribution points as mentioned below
+There is a relatively large number of games and applications available for your OpenPandora from the following sources:
 *[http://repo.openpandora.org OpenPandora Repo] - Has over 1000 applications which are either free or at a very low cost. Applications do not contain DRM.
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 *[http://repo.openpandora.org/?page=detail&app=pndmanager-bzar PND Manager] - A very useful application which syncs with the Repo and allows you to download / install Applications easily.
-Installing Applications is as simple as dragging them to the appropriate folders on your SD Card.
+Installing applications is as simple as dragging them to the appropriate folders on your SD Card.
 These folders are:
 * <SD>/pandora/apps - Will appear both on Xfce Desktop & Pandora Menu (this is the 'both' option in PNDManager)

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 ===Mini Menu===
-[[minimenu | Mini Menu]] is a quick and easy to use launcher created by OpenPandora's great friend Skeezix. Mini Menu is designed to be capable of fully customised skins.
+[[minimenu | Mini Menu]] is a quick and easy to use launcher created by OpenPandora's great friend Skeezix. Mini Menu is designed to be fully reskinnable.
 ===== Basic Navigation =====

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 *Enter Password - anything you like and you'll need to verify it
 *Choose a name for your OpenPandora - Give it a fancy name as this will be the network visible name.
-*Automatic Login - Entirely up to you. Preferable off if you don't want others to use your OpenPandora without your permission
+*Automatic Login - Entirely up to you. Preferably off if you don't want others to use your OpenPandora without your permission
-*GUI choice - Slimmed down basic GUI - Minimenu or full Linux OS - xFCE
+*GUI choice - Slimmed down basic GUI - Minimenu or full Linux OS - Xfce
 *TimeZone / Date and Time - Recommended you do set this correctly as it may cause problems down the track with certain applications.
 *CPU Clock Speed - Recommended that you set to Default unless a game / application is running slowly.