Re: Just got my n800, please help me.
 

Mine did that at first and did what one of the members above said to hold the power button down for a few. Also I pressed the on and off button several times like on and off and that started up. I also ordered mine from Circuitcity yesterday and got it this morning.

Re: Just got my n800, please help me.
 

There are a few threads on this topic. Don't worry, I'm sure nothing is wrong with your tablet. I would unplug the charger, remove the battery for about 30 seconds, then put the battery back in. Leave the charger unplugged. Push in the power button until the blue light illuminates from around the D-pad, then release the power button. It should boot up.

=steve

Re: Just got my n800, please help me.
 

I DON"T KNOW WHAT THAT GREEN THANKS ON THE FORUMS DOES...BUT THANK YOU!! I was crying and so pissed off because well, I thought it was broken. Omg I'm so happy! I had the battery out for 30 minutes along with the 2 SD cards.

What is this Mini SD card it came with? Are mini SD cards those with under 1GB of space?

Well, Since 1GB is my largest card, Im going to stick it the internal slot (while the device is off)

$45 for a 8GB SDHC seams like a great price. I think it said 12.5mb's of read and write speed. I don't even know what the speeds of my 1GB SD card are.

Ok, so I guess I'm going to install OS2008 now. Too bad I already downloaded a bunch of applications.

I'm getting discouraged because I see a bunch of acronyms/technical words on the forums that I have no idea what they mean. For the OS2008 upgrade, do I connect the n800 to my computer? I THINK I downloaded the right thing on my windows Vista.

Thank you all for contributing to this informative thread!

Re: Just got my n800, please help me.
 

Makesure that you turn off the N800 then connect it with USB cable then hold home key and power it on. you must have the Nokia wizard installed that will tell you how to install the new OS. i pointed to the desktop where i had downloaded the new OS 2008. It only took like a few minutes to up date. I was surprised that it did it so fast I didn't have anything installed so that could why.

Re: Just got my n800, please help me.
 

It was actually me who helped you out... LOL
You can do just that, click the links and save them as favorites, or just leave the list alone and update it occasionally to have a separate list of desktop favorites. It's your choice. There is probably another way to do it, but I haven't a clue how. <Not a Linux guru here>

Re: Just got my n800, please help me.
 

MiniSD is a smaller card than traditional SD as you can see. There are adapters like the one you used to make it work in the N800. Not sure why Nokia wanted to use a MiniSD as it already has SD/SDHC anyway... maybe to give a cheap "freebee" as 128MB cards are not even made in SD format anymore and boost the specs of the device in advertising. MiniSD is commonly used in cell phones as it's physically smaller so shrinking the overall size of phones.
I use a 4GB on the internal slot and a 1GB in the external. I like having the larger card "live" in the device while being able to use cheaper 1 GB cards in the easier to access slot for movies and pix. You've got the right idea :0)
That IS a great price on an 8GB BTW!

Ah, you'll get used to it. I may be a geek, but there are times I need to look for info too. I think I've had mine for a week? YRMV, but most people new to the device get along after a short period of adjustment. Plus you'll be more accepting of a Linux PC when Windows dies a horrible, flaming death! :eek:

Re: Just got my n800, please help me.
 

Unless the price difference is substantial, I'd usually advice anyone getting a new SD/Mini SD card now to go for a Micro SD card instead along with an adaptor.

Gives far more flexibiity in terms of what devices you can use it with.

Might even be the way to go for Sony's MemoryStick (that will teach Sony to keep coming out with pointless propriatry standards just for the sake of it).

Zuber

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Yeah, Zuber. I'm all for ditching proprietary formats!!
But I digress on the MiniSD choice. I have nothing that uses it, and if I did it would be a phone. That phone would never get used as a media player and a single card is enough for the phone if it even has a decent camera to transfer pix from, which you can use in the N800 anyway with the included adapter. Besides, isn't MiniSD still only available cheaply in small (2GB or less) capacities?

Re: Just got my n800, please help me.
 

Just checking... I need to hold the on button down until the cursor pad (the square top button on the front) glows blue and then the Nokia picture comes up. If I don't hold it down for a long time (what seems like a long time) it doesn't start.

Zebee

Re: Just got my n800, please help me.
 

Actually, I was refering to using MicroSD not Mini SD. and I did mention price...

Quick web check. Looking at 8Gb cards, I'm seeing £33 for SD (Integral), 42 (with bundled 2 card readers) MicroSD. You would still need an adaptor.

Pays your money, makes your choice...

I just think it is more flexible. e.g. Someone with an N810 or a MicroSD mobile says can I have a copy of file x. You can hand them the card and they can grab a copy.

Yes I know you can bluetooth it.

My daughter want's me to download an MP3 for here DS, no problem.

You replace your current device with a new one, better chance of just using the same card if it's a microSD.

etc.

Worth thinking about before taking the plunge.

Sony do wind me up by the way (though I'll still grudgingly buy there stuff it it's that much better). They will deliberatly cripple their product if they have to, just so they can keep you hooked. I get the feeling Apple is in the same camp. iPhone is an MP3 player and phone, but you have to still buy ringtones instead of using existing files.

Sorry, end of rant.

Zuber