Re: [NTLK] A barrage of newbie questions...

From: Damien Batstone (djb_at_er.dtu.dk)
Date: Wed Nov 20 2002 - 07:49:13 EST


>[1] How do I get my Extras folder back in the toolbar? I think I set it to
>be a backdrop or something somewhere but can remember where the option was
>(nor can find it now).

Choose the app you want as backdrop, select it by holding on it for a
while, and choose use as backdrop, using the folder or file button (I can't
remember).

>[2] Where do you actually switch on/off the backlight without using
>Dashboard or Avi?

Hold down the power switch for about 2 secs. Adjust the default off times
under prefs-->sleep. Grab the manual from Unna (www.unna.org)

>[3] When I plug in the modem it says its found a Communications card; when I
>put in the Ethernet card, it does nothing. Good thing/bad thing?

Apparently fine, according to all the how-tos (if it's 3com). I still
haven't got my Enet card working, but that's something else, I think.

>[4] The nib in the Ti stylus is broken. Can new nibs be bought, or is there
>a way to hack some plastic of another style or bit of plastic to replace it.

I haven't tried, but the screen's just touch sensitive, so any nib should
work, and aftermarket second hand nibs are dirt cheap. I poke at it using
a finger when reading books.

>[5] How long is it suppose to take to recharge a NiMH cell? Mine went from
>about 20% before plugging in the adapter to 100% in under 10 minutes. The
>unit did say "Fast Charging" before "Trickle Charging" at 100%, but it seems
>awful quick. That said, the battery seems to be in good health (20 minutes
>on the battery didn't budge it off 100%).

Don't know. Sorry.

/Damien

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