I just got a N 800 and luv it, but I wish I could maximize it's use, but somehow I just discovered that it's very limited to find resources to get some information to use it. Please keep in mind that I have no experience working with Linux period.

I hope that through the help of some of you could help me to figure out the following:

1-how can I syn or connect it to a XP box, connected via USB with the cable included ? So far I can only see on the XP box the Map folder that resides on the N800 (which is empty).
how can I see the rest of the folders etc?

2- how do you upload images? and documents? I've read that I can only upload PDF not word maybe text is that correct?

3- how to upload music? I have Rhapsody installed but need to register and pay, is there any other way that I can upload my own music?

4- I also have osso-xterm, but when I checked on line it shows that it's an emulator for Nokia 770, so does it work for the N800?

5- I also have Boingomobile? I haven't use it, but I suspect that is for locating hot spot to use it with the N800. Am I wrong?

6- I also saw online that I can use a Igo folding keyboard, can I use any type of folding keyboard or ????

7- One more thing, I also use an iMac (Tiger), it would be nice if I could upload or syn with the Mac, do I need to install a different software or driver?

Thanks in advance

When connected via USB, the N800 acts as a SDHC card reader. Transfer files as you would to any flash drive. The internal flash memory isn't available via USB, just the cards.

1. Just like ace said
2. Images can be copied to the SD card via USB. You can also download images directly (ie flickr, picasa, web, attached to e-mails etc).
3. Music is the same as images. Just copy your mp3s to the SD card, and the media player will index the files (kind of like iTunes).
4. osso-xterm is a terminal emulator. All Linux systems utilize some form if it. It's not specific to the 770. If you don't know anything about Linux, then you need not get into that (yet)
5. I don't know anything about Boingo.
6. There are a lot of keyboards that will work. Bluetooth and otherwise. Just search these forums for info.
7. I don't use Macs, but I imagine the USB functions the same as in XP. Keep in mind you're not really syncing as it's come to be known. You're simply accessing the SD cards to transfer files to and from.

You need to visit this site www.tabletscene.com and go through the articles first.
Everything from connecting to the internet through wifi or your phone to listening music and watching video.

5. Boingomobile: If I'm not mistaken this isn't exactly for locating hotspots, it's a special deal you do with Boingo which (with the help of an application) lets you log in to pay-networks (e.g. T-Mobile, and dozens of others) and pay your nominal Boingo rate instead of having to pay-as-you-go with e.g. credit card. If you use such networks reasonably often then it's presumably much cheaper to get a Boingo contract.

p.s. Yes, look at tabletscene (link in vabgeo's post). And http://tabletschool.blogspot.com/

As you can figure it out I'm a newbie..... and very pleased with the N800;however, I got a couple of or more questions.
1-I read on this site that it's better to leave the N800 turn on all the time, and I'm aware that it has about 13 hours of stand by time. I'd like to leave the AC adaptor connected but when the battery is fully charge, I get a msg. to unplug the AC because it could drain the battery. T or F

2- I also figured out how to upload images, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me the best place to placed them a)int. mem card b)ext, mem card c)split some in flash memory

3- When running slide show from images stored on ext mem card, I get a message "Unable to display image skipping", but after a brief pause, the image shows up. How could I get rid of this annoying message.

4-Is there a way that I could change the slide show time?

5- I have some song that I'd like to upload, I read somewhere that I should treat them like any other file., ie.,copy to mem card. Again, int or ext mem card? Once the copy is completed should I copy to the folder that came with N800 "Music" or through Rhapsody or how can I play the music I uploaded

More like 10-30 days. Just leave the charger plugged in overnight and you'll be fine.

The popular advice is to leave the N800 on all the time, because it consumes very little battery life when idle. However, sometimes a misbehaving program will keep it from idling fully and the battery will die in hours instead of days.

As for the "disconnect charger" message, ignore it. It only applies when the N800 is disconnected from the charger.

When disconnected from the N800, the charger still consumes a trivial amount of electricity. Nokia just wants to encourage you to reduce your electricity use.

2- I also figured out how to upload images, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me the best place to placed them a)int. mem card b)ext, mem card c)split some in flash memory

Its better to use the SD for file storage, and leave the internal for programs.
Documents, Photos, Music, should go in the SD cards.

Most software for the N800 can seamlessly detect and play files from either memory card. There's no need to copy files to the onboard flash.

So, organize your files as you see fit. I'd start by creating a couple folders on the card, like "videos" and "music" and go from there.