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2014-06-10T00:08:59Z

simplified language

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	If you~~'re unable to shut down for whatever reason, try doing a~~ [[Power_modes#Power_Off\|hard shut-down]].		If those do not work, you can [[Power_modes#Power_Off\|hard shut-down]].
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Grummi at 14:42, 25 February 2014

2014-02-25T14:42:10Z

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	For a brand new stylus, 'write' on some regular paper. This will polish the tip and help prevent scratches on your screen when using it.		For a brand new stylus, 'write' on some regular paper. This will polish the tip and help prevent scratches on your screen when using it.
	You can also apply a screen protector to ~~archive~~ this. Writing on paper may leave black streaks, as you rub some plastic onto the paper.		You can also apply a screen protector to achieve this. Writing on paper may leave black streaks, as you rub some plastic onto the paper.

	Get used to putting your stylus away inside the Pandora. Don't leave it elsewhere. Don't lose it!		Get used to putting your stylus away inside the Pandora. Don't leave it elsewhere. Don't lose it!
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	= Powering up = <!--T:12-->		= Powering up = <!--T:12-->

Kingu at 08:08, 25 November 2013

2013-11-25T08:08:17Z

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	* It's ok to charge your Pandora at any time. You do not need to worry about "over charging" it.		* It's ok to charge your Pandora at any time. You do not need to worry about "over charging" it.
	* It's ok to use your Pandora until it runs out of power and shuts down.		* It's ok to use your Pandora until it runs out of power and shuts down.
	* It's ok to leave your Pandora laying around not plugged in. All batteries will diminish in strength over time, and the Pandora's battery is no different. It will discharge about 5% each week. This does not damage it.		* It's ok to leave your Pandora laying around not plugged in. All batteries will diminish in strength over time, and the Pandora's battery is no different. It will discharge about 5% each week. This does not damage it. It can be charged up again as normal.
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	== Using the mains adapter ==		== Using the mains adapter ==
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	#* Depending on your region, you may need to use the provided mains adapter.		#* Depending on your region, you may need to use the provided mains adapter.
	# Plug the charger into the Pandora.		# Plug the charger into the Pandora.
	#* A green light at the right hand ~~side should come on~~ as the Pandora wakes up. Soon after, a red light will appear next to this.		#* A green light at the right hand will shine as the Pandora wakes up. Soon after, a red light will appear next to this.{{FIXME\|What does it do? -- comradekingu}}
	#*: ''If your battery is completely drained, you may need to wait between 10 and 30 minutes for it to trickle-charge enough to wake up.''		#*: ''If your battery is completely drained, you may need to wait between 10 and 30 minutes for it to trickle-charge enough to wake up.''
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	For a brand new stylus, 'write' on some regular paper. This will polish the tip and help prevent scratches on your screen when using it. Writing on paper may leave black streaks, as you rub some plastic onto the paper.		For a brand new stylus, 'write' on some regular paper. This will polish the tip and help prevent scratches on your screen when using it.
			You can also apply a screen protector to archive this. Writing on paper may leave black streaks, as you rub some plastic onto the paper.

	Get used to putting your stylus away inside the Pandora. Don't leave it elsewhere. Don't lose it!		Get used to putting your stylus away inside the Pandora. Don't leave it elsewhere. Don't lose it!
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	Some information is needed at this stage ~~in order~~ to set up ~~important stuff~~. Make sure you keep the charger plugged in.{{FIXME\|Why? I didn't -- spiralofhope}}		Some information is needed at this stage to set things up. Make sure you keep the charger plugged in.{{FIXME\|Why? I didn't -- spiralofhope}}

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	; Login: This is your username. It must not contain spaces.		; Login: This is your username. It must not contain spaces.
	; Password: (and confirmation). Do not forget your password!		; Password: (and confirmation). Do not forget your password!
	; Machine Name: Again no spaces. Short is good~~. How your machine appears on a network~~.		; Machine Name: How your machine appears on a network. Again no spaces. Short is good.
	; Auto Login: Select if you want to login automatically with no password prompt.		; Auto Login: Select if you want to login automatically with no password prompt.
	; Preferred GUI: This tutorial uses XFCE, a complete Linux desktop environment.		; Preferred GUI: This tutorial uses XFCE, a complete Linux desktop environment.
	; Time Zone:		; Time Zone: Select the timezone you are in.

	Your Pandora will reboot once this step is complete. ~~From this point it is safe to~~ unplug from ~~the~~ mains.		Your Pandora will reboot once this step is complete. You can now unplug from mains if need be.
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	= Around the XFCE screen = <!--T:19-->		= Around the XFCE screen = <!--T:19-->
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	: '''Note''': You must already have actual wireless networking set up and working in your household. ~~Pandora Wi~~-~~Fi is not magic~~. You may be able to find a free wireless internet connection ~~in your region~~. ~~Some~~ libraries and coffee shops provide one.		: '''Note''': You must already have actual wireless networking set up and working in your household. The pandora only receives signals from a base-station. You may be able to find a free wireless internet connection where you are. Most libraries and some coffee shops provide one.

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	# To the left of the battery indicator (a %charge and small run-time) is the network manager icon - A black square.		# To the left of the battery indicator (a %charge and small run-time) is the network manager icon - A black square.
	# Move the mouse with the left nub, and left click by moving the right nub to the left.		# Move the mouse with the left nub, and left click by moving the right nub to the left.
	# Select your wireless connection. If you have security enabled, you will be prompted for details. You can also right click (nub to the right) to turn networking on and off~~. Wi-Fi may sometimes be difficult to connect reliably~~.		# Select your wireless connection. If you have security enabled, you will be prompted for details. You can also right click (nub to the right) to turn networking on and off.
	# A spinning circle indicates the connection is in progress.		# A spinning circle indicates the connection is in progress.
	# A beacon icon shows the signal strength when connected		# A beacon icon shows the signal strength when connected
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	# Highlight ''Change Default GUI for current user'' and press ''OK''		# Highlight ''Change Default GUI for current user'' and press ''OK''
	# Highlight the GUI you want and press ''OK''		# Highlight the GUI you want and press ''OK''
	The next time you log in~~, the chosen GUI should load~~.		The chosen GUI will appear the next time you log in.

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2013-11-25T06:43:57Z

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Kingu at 06:41, 25 November 2013

2013-11-25T06:41:21Z

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	[[File:Lead_Photo_For_Quickstart0-4735223688200513.jpg\|thumbnail\|Attunement to pandora]]		[[File:Lead_Photo_For_Quickstart0-4735223688200513.jpg\|thumbnail\|Attunement to pandora]]
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	[[Category:Tutorials]]		[[Category:Tutorials]]
	[[Category:Documentation]]		[[Category:Documentation]]
	~~{{IntroNote \| This Wiki is an unofficial community project, and Open Pandora Ltd. is not responsible for its content. Neither is the Wiki an official source of information about your device.}}~~
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	If you're unable to shut down for whatever reason, try doing a [[Power_modes#Power_Off\|hard shut-down]].		If you're unable to shut down for whatever reason, try doing a [[Power_modes#Power_Off\|hard shut-down]].
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Kingu: Added photo to page

2013-11-24T10:42:34Z

Added photo to page

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			[[File:Lead_Photo_For_Quickstart0-4735223688200513.jpg\|thumbnail\|Attunement to pandora]]

	[[Category:Tutorials]]		[[Category:Tutorials]]
	[[Category:Documentation]]		[[Category:Documentation]]

Kingu: Added BAFeltons image of the acdc adapter

2013-11-22T17:07:12Z

Added BAFeltons image of the acdc adapter

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	[[Category:Documentation]]		[[Category:Documentation]]
	{{IntroNote \| This Wiki is an unofficial community project, and Open Pandora Ltd. is not responsible for its content. Neither is the Wiki an official source of information about your device.}}		{{IntroNote \| This Wiki is an unofficial community project, and Open Pandora Ltd. is not responsible for its content. Neither is the Wiki an official source of information about your device.}}
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	For additional help, see the [[user manual]], or [[Special:Search\|search this wiki]].		For additional help, see the [[user manual]], or [[Special:Search\|search this wiki]].
			<br /><br />
	== Removing the battery from its case ==		== Removing the battery from its case ==
	[[File:BatteryCase.jpg\|thumbnail\|Battery case.]]		[[File:BatteryCase.jpg\|thumbnail\|Battery case.]]
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	# Squeeze the bottom half just a smidge where the semi-circular markings are on the sides and the top pops off fairly easily.		# Squeeze the bottom half just a smidge where the semi-circular markings are on the sides and the top pops off fairly easily.
	# Hold the case vertically, get a fingernail between the gaps and slowly separate the two sides.		# Hold the case vertically, get a fingernail between the gaps and slowly separate the two sides.
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	== Inserting the battery into the Pandora ==		== Inserting the battery into the Pandora ==
	[[File:BatteryCover.jpg\|thumbnail\|Battery cover.]]		[[File:BatteryCover.jpg\|thumbnail\|Battery cover.]]
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	When inserting the battery, the Pandora will begin booting up automatically.		When inserting the battery, the Pandora will begin booting up automatically.
			<br /><br />
			== Battery and charging notes ==
			[[File:Battery.jpg\|thumbnail\|Battery.]]
			* It's ok to keep your Pandora plugged in overnight to charge.
			* It's ok to charge your Pandora at any time. You do not need to worry about "over charging" it.
			* It's ok to use your Pandora until it runs out of power and shuts down.
			* It's ok to leave your Pandora laying around not plugged in. All batteries will diminish in strength over time, and the Pandora's battery is no different. It will discharge about 5% each week. This does not damage it.
			<br /><br />
	== Using the mains adapter ==		== Using the mains adapter ==
			[[File:AcDcAdapter.jpg\|thumbnail\|AC/DC adapter.]]
	# Plug the charger into the mains.		# Plug the charger into the mains.
	#* Depending on your region, you may need to use the provided mains adapter.		#* Depending on your region, you may need to use the provided mains adapter.
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	#* A green light at the right hand side should come on as the Pandora wakes up. Soon after, a red light will appear next to this.		#* A green light at the right hand side should come on as the Pandora wakes up. Soon after, a red light will appear next to this.
	#*: ''If your battery is completely drained, you may need to wait between 10 and 30 minutes for it to trickle-charge enough to wake up.''		#*: ''If your battery is completely drained, you may need to wait between 10 and 30 minutes for it to trickle-charge enough to wake up.''
			<br /><br />
	~~== Battery and charging notes ==~~
	~~[[File:Battery.jpg\|thumbnail\|Battery.]]~~
	* It's ok to keep your Pandora plugged in overnight to charge.
	* It's ok to charge your Pandora at any time. You do not need to worry about "over charging" it.
	* It's ok to use your Pandora until it runs out of power and shuts down.
	* It's ok to leave your Pandora laying around not plugged in. All batteries will diminish in strength over time, and the Pandora's battery is no different. It will discharge about 5% each week. This does not damage it.

	== The stylus ==		== The stylus ==
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	Get used to putting your stylus away inside the Pandora. Don't leave it elsewhere. Don't lose it!		Get used to putting your stylus away inside the Pandora. Don't leave it elsewhere. Don't lose it!
			<br /><br />
	= Powering up =		= Powering up =

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	Your Pandora will reboot once this step is complete. From this point it is safe to unplug from the mains.		Your Pandora will reboot once this step is complete. From this point it is safe to unplug from the mains.
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	= Around the XFCE screen =		= Around the XFCE screen =

	[[image:Screen_layout.jpg]]		[[image:Screen_layout.jpg]]
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	= Wi-Fi (Wireless) =		= Wi-Fi (Wireless) =

Kingu at 03:30, 22 November 2013

2013-11-22T03:30:14Z

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	For additional help, see the [[user manual]], or [[Special:Search\|search this wiki]].		For additional help, see the [[user manual]], or [[Special:Search\|search this wiki]].

	~~= Powering up =~~

	== Removing the battery from its case ==		== Removing the battery from its case ==
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	* It's ok to leave your Pandora laying around not plugged in. All batteries will diminish in strength over time, and the Pandora's battery is no different. It will discharge about 5% each week. This does not damage it.		* It's ok to leave your Pandora laying around not plugged in. All batteries will diminish in strength over time, and the Pandora's battery is no different. It will discharge about 5% each week. This does not damage it.

	= The stylus =		== The stylus ==
	[[File:Stylus.jpg\|thumbnail\|Stylus]]		[[File:Stylus.jpg\|thumbnail\|Stylus]]
	The stylus fits in a slot in the bottom, near the front and on the right hand side. It slides in parallel to the battery. Pull on it to slide it out.		The stylus fits in a slot in the bottom, near the front and on the right hand side. It slides in parallel to the battery. Pull on it to slide it out.
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	Get used to putting your stylus away inside the Pandora. Don't leave it elsewhere. Don't lose it!		Get used to putting your stylus away inside the Pandora. Don't leave it elsewhere. Don't lose it!

	= First Run Wizard =		= Powering up =

			== First Run Wizard ==

	Some information is needed at this stage in order to set up important stuff. Make sure you keep the charger plugged in.{{FIXME\|Why? I didn't -- spiralofhope}}		Some information is needed at this stage in order to set up important stuff. Make sure you keep the charger plugged in.{{FIXME\|Why? I didn't -- spiralofhope}}

Kingu: removed defunct info and music+wifi usb section

2013-11-22T03:26:08Z

removed defunct info and music+wifi usb section

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 :[[image:Wifi_connected.jpg|Connected via WLAN]]
 = Change the default GUI =
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 # Highlight the GUI you want and press ''OK''
 The next time you log in, the chosen GUI should load.
 = Shutdown =
-To really shutdown, the charger must not be plugged in. The Pandora will power up when the charger is plugged in.
+To shutdown, remove the charger. Otherwise the pandora will reboot.
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Kingu: Added pictures of batter, case and cover

2013-11-22T02:30:16Z

Added pictures of batter, case and cover

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	== Removing the battery from its case ==		== Removing the battery from its case ==
			[[File:BatteryCase.jpg\|thumbnail\|Battery case.]]
	If your battery is in its case, and you find it difficult to open the battery case, try one of these methods.[http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/963-complain-about-battery-case-here/]		If your battery is in its case, and you find it difficult to open the battery case, try one of these methods.[http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/963-complain-about-battery-case-here/]

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	== Inserting the battery into the Pandora ==		== Inserting the battery into the Pandora ==
			[[File:BatteryCover.jpg\|thumbnail\|Battery cover.]]
	The battery cover is on the bottom of the Pandora, held on by two tabs. Remove the battery cover by pulling on those two tabs.		The battery cover is on the bottom of the Pandora, held on by two tabs. Remove the battery cover by pulling on those two tabs.

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	== Battery and charging notes ==		== Battery and charging notes ==
			[[File:Battery.jpg\|thumbnail\|Battery.]]
	* It's ok to keep your Pandora plugged in overnight to charge.		* It's ok to keep your Pandora plugged in overnight to charge.
	* It's ok to charge your Pandora at any time. You do not need to worry about "over charging" it.		* It's ok to charge your Pandora at any time. You do not need to worry about "over charging" it.
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	= The stylus =		= The stylus =
			[[File:Stylus.jpg\|thumbnail\|Stylus]]
	The stylus fits in a slot in the bottom, near the front and on the right hand side. It slides in parallel to the battery. Pull on it to slide it out.		The stylus fits in a slot in the bottom, near the front and on the right hand side. It slides in parallel to the battery. Pull on it to slide it out.