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Maemo devices come equipped with a USB port that will allow you to connect your device to your computer for flashing the device, mounting the memory cards, and use USB networking. N800 and N810 can use USB host mode to connect USB peripherals to your tablet. N900 also uses the USB port for charging. | Maemo devices come equipped with a USB port that will allow you to connect your device to your computer for flashing the device, mounting the memory cards, and use USB networking. N800 and N810 can use USB host mode to connect USB peripherals to your tablet. N900 also uses the USB port for charging. | ||
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Revision as of 09:57, 13 May 2010
Maemo devices come equipped with a USB port that will allow you to connect your device to your computer for flashing the device, mounting the memory cards, and use USB networking. N800 and N810 can use USB host mode to connect USB peripherals to your tablet. N900 also uses the USB port for charging.
(Host mode on the N900 is being developed by users).
Flashing
Main article: Updating the firmware
The USB port can be used for flashing a new OS image onto the device.
Host mode
Main article: USB host mode
N800 and N810 are able to function in either client or host-mode. Host-mode will allow you to use USB peripherals like keyboards, flash drives, card readers, external hard drives, and external CD drives with your tablet. Note: N900 cannot be used in USB host-mode.
Networking
Main article: USB networking
USB networking allows you to use the device's USB port to connect to a computer and network with that computer over USB. This can provide you with an internet connection for your device in environments without Wi-Fi or cellular access.