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- What is Placecasting?
The basic description of Placecasting consists of setting up a Bluetooth-enabled computer at a particular location and then 'broadcasting' information & media such as text, images, Java, audio or video to other Bluetooth-enabled devices within range. Nearby 'Discoverable' Bluetooth devices are automatically sent a message asking if the user would like to receive the content. Consequently, Consola users can be described as a Placecasters.
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- Which mobile devices are compatible with Consola?
Consola is compatible with any Bluetooth handset that supports the Object Push Protocol or the File Transfer Protocol. You can view a list of all mobile phones that were successfully tested with Consola here.
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- What about Intel Mac support?
Consola v1.1 is Universal, so fully supported by Intel Macs. It is also compatible with the Bluetooth firmware in these computers, so you can placecast with your Intel Mac anytime.
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- How do I report technical issues?
To report technical issues click here, or send us an e-mail to support@consola.org. Try to describe what happened when the application unexpectedly quit.
Also, if possible, you can send the log output of Consola as it can be found in the logfile called 'console.log' (Best type Console in Spotlight and select the console.log logfile).
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- What types of media can Consola send (Placecast)?
Consola will push any file extension to the mobile phone. What you should bear in mind is that the handsets will only be able to open supported file types:
- Text [TXT]
- Still images [GIF or JPG files]
- Animated images [Animted GIF files]
- Audio [WAV, RMF, MP3, MP4 or Ringtone files]
- Video [RM, 3GP or MP4]
- Java Applications [JAR]
- Flash [FlashLite]
- vCard [Business Card files]
- vCal [Calendar Event files]
Download samples of mobile media
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- How do I create custom schedules for my Placecasting sessions?
You can use the Scheduler feature to prepare sessions to be casted over time. Check out our Manual here, to learn in detail how to schedule content delivery with Consola. Your scheduler setup is customizable by your needs, you can select what content to send and what time, save the preferences, and Consola will placecast at your desired schedule.
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- Why is Consola free?
Consola is a freeware because it aims to enable any user to become a placecaster. The software is driving the research of Location Based Services and the creation / distribution of mobile content, making it available to the mobile platform at zero cost.
We are interested in wide-spreading the concept of free, short range mobile data exchanges initiated by digital artists promoting their work, content providers / owners or marketing agents. Our core services are oriented to providing Advanced Support, empowering our Open Source technology.
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- How do I use Bluetooth on my device?
To use Bluetooth in your mobile phone, go to Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth, and turn it on. Also check the Visibility option, and see that it is set to Show to All. These two steps ensure that your Bluetooth enabled cellphone is ready to receive data.
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- Why can I not select files?
You can only select content folders, not individual files. Consola was built in a way to allow users to send multiple content simultaneously. If you want to cast only a single file, place it on a empty folder, and Consola will only cast that file. The "Do not send already sent files" feature is found on the application Preferences, so if you add a file to a folder containing files that were already casted, Consola will only send the file you recently added.
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- I have a feature I would like to see built in Consola. What should I do?
If you have any ideas regarding "Placecasting", and would like to see it implemented in Consola submit us an e-mail to support@consola.org with your requests.
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