Sharp Zaurus SL-C Series User manual
SHARP SL-C1000
SL-C3000/3100/3200
Linux Personal Mobile Tool
Revision 4.1E 4/12/2006
Table of contents
Welcome........................................5
The Zaurus SL-C1000/SL-C3000/SL-C3100/SL-C3200................6
ComparisonoftheSL-CSeriesZauris.....................6
Unpacking .......................................7
Startup .........................................9
Insertthebattery................................9
Chargingthebattery ..............................9
OpenandTurnOverDisplay .........................10
Ports / Controls ....................................11
Bottom ....................................11
Devicebackside ...............................12
Hard-Reset..................................13
One-HandedUse...............................13
Keyboard functions ..................................14
Japanesekeys ................................14
Quickstartkeys................................15
OK/Cancel(Esc)/Cursorkeys .......................15
Umlauts/Euro ................................16
Screenshots .................................16
Software for SL-5500(G) ...............................17
Software installation (Windows) ...........................17
USB-Driver..................................17
IntelliSync ..................................17
WorkaroundforIntelliSync ..........................18
CommunicationviaNeighborhood ......................18
Telnet-Access ................................18
The Zaurus USB port.................................19
USB-OTGcolorcoding............................19
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AccessasUSB-MassStorage(Zaurusisclient) ...............19
ConnectingUSB-memorytotheZaurus(ZaurusisHost)...........20
USB-Keyboard(Zaurusishost) .......................21
Annotations about Software .............................21
Applications .................................21
MoviePlayer ...............................21
PIM-Applications(KO/Pi/KA/Pi) .......................21
TextMakerforZaurus.............................21
Localisation after factory-reset ............................22
Reset(Flashmenu)..............................22
Firststart ...................................24
Runrestore..................................25
Alternative Roms ...................................28
Options....................................28
Rom-Imageforwhichdog?.........................29
BacktotheSHARPROM...........................29
Restoringtheharddisk(3x00models): ....................30
Diag / service menu .................................31
Accessingtheservicemenu: .........................31
Quitservicemenu: ..............................32
Backupwithservicemenu: ..........................32
Restorewithservicemenu:..........................34
Boot to command-line ................................35
The harddrive (SL-C3x00 models):..........................36
Helpful links: .....................................36
Zaurusportals ................................36
Software ...................................36
Accessories for your Zaurus .............................37
SHARPaccessories .............................37
Thirdpartyaccessories............................37
Declaration of conformity ...............................38
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In the USA: ......................................39
Environmental notice / Recycling...........................40
Noticeaccordingtothebatterydirective(Batterieverordnung) ........40
NoticeaccordingtotheWEEEdirective(Elektronikgerätegesetz) ......40
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Welcome
Thank you for buying the SHARP SL-C1000 / SL-C3000 / SL-C3100 / SL-C3200.
This device is not sold from SHARP out of Japan. It is a Japanese device with English
user interface and English keyboard.
If you are mainly interested in a calendar, addressbook, etc., you are perhaps better off
with a simple organizer.
But if you are looking for a mobile Linux system with excellent performance, you have
made the right choice.
Each device is tested and localised by us in English in most aspects, before it is shipped.
So you can start at once, without navigating through Kanji characters.
The Zaurus will start in Japanese after a factory-reset. But do not be afraid, the steps for
localisation are described on page 22.
PleasenotethatSHARPElectronicsEurope/SHARPUSAdoesnotsupportthisdevice.
Forfurtherinformation,linksandquestionsvisitusintheinternetathttp://www.trisoft.de.
The largest german-speaking (sorry) Zaurus-Community is to be found at
http://www.z-portal.info. Tons of english information is available at
http://externe.net/zaurus/forum/ and on http://www.zaurususergroup.org .
via telephone: +49 511 94294 0
Credits:
Thisenglish version of thequickstart guide was supportedby the team ofWerner Heuser
/ Xtops.de, Berlin.
Trademarks:
SHARP and Zaurus are registered trademarks of the SHARP Corporation.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
QT and QTopia are trademarks of Trolltech Inc.
All other products, brand names or in this manual mentioned company names are
property and trademark of the particular companies.
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The Zaurus SL-C1000/SL-C3000/SL-C3100/SL-C3200
Thismanual is only forthe SL-C1000 / SL-C3000/ SL-C31000 / SL-C3200models which
are different in some important points compared to the previous SL-C series Zauris.
The essential difference is the bigger battery, the included harddrive in the SL-C3x00
models and the USB port with host capability.
Comparison of the SL-C Series Zauris
Attribute SL-C1000/C3000
SL-C3100/C3200 SL-C750 SL-C760
SL-C860
OS Lineo uLinux
Kernel 2.4.20 Linux OpenPDA
CPU Intel Xscale PXA
270, 416 MHz Intel Xscale PXA255 400 MHz
Memory
C1000/3100/3200:
128 MB Flash
C3000:16 MB Flash
64 MB SDRAM
64 MB Flash
64 MB SDRAM 128 MB Flash
64 MB SDRAM
Harddrive
C3000: 4 GB HD
C3100: 4 GB HD
C3200: 6 GB HD
C1000: not avail.
not available
Display SHARP CG Silicon 640x480
I/O Ports USB Slave + Host
Infrared, Headphone
jack, AC adaptor
SHARP I/O-Port, Infrared, Headphone,
AC adaptor
Card slots 1 x SD, 1 x CompactFlash
Batteryincluded 3,7V LiIon
EA-BL11 1800mAh 3,7V LiIon
EA-BL06950mAh
3,7V LiIon
EA-BL08
1700mAh
Battery optional EA-BL08K, EA-BL06 EA-BL08K,
EA-BL11 EA-BL06,
EA-BL11
Power
consumption C1000: 2.3W
C3x00: 3.2W 2.7 W
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Attribute SL-C1000/C3000
SL-C3100/C3200 SL-C750 SL-C760
SL-C860
Display cover
SL-C1000:
Cover : black
Body : black
SL-C3000:
Cover : white
Body : white
SL-C3100:
Cover : anthracite
Body : black
SL-C3200:
Cover: light silver
Body: black
Cover black SL-C760: white
SL-C860: silver
Dimensions 124 x 87 x 25 mm 120x83x18,6mm 120x83x23,2mm
Weight C1000: Ca. 278 g
C3x00: Ca. 298 g Ca. 225 g Ca. 250 g
Unpacking
The package should contain the following items:
Item SL-C1000 SL-C3000 SL-C3100/
SL-C3200
Zaurus with stylus and covers for
CF and SD slot 1 1 1
Battery EA-BL11 1 1 1
PC-USB cable (long, black mini
USB plug) 1 1 1
ZHost USB host cable (short, white
mini USB plug) 1 1 1
Headphones - - 1
Zaurus Software CD 1 2 3
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Item SL-C1000 SL-C3000 SL-C3100/
SL-C3200
Manual (japanese) 1 1 1
This short manual (already found) 1 1 1
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Startup
Insert the battery
Unlock the lower cover by sliding the the
switch for the interlock of the battery
compartment (1) to the left. Detach the
cover in direction (2).
Insert the battery as shown in the
picture.Forthe battery to fittightly,press
in direction of the arrow on the end
leading to the border of the enclosure.
Put the cover for the battery
compartment back onto the device.
Thereisamarking dash at theborderfor
orientation which should be aligned to
the border of the compartment.
Lock the cover by sliding the switch to
the right.
Charging the battery
You should now connect the power supply with the Zaurus (the AC-in is located on the
backside of the device).
The Zaurus will be charged and in the upper left corner should glow a yellow charging
LED.
Please charge the Zaurus for some time, before turning it on.
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Open and Turn Over Display
The display can be opened
andturnednearlyhorizontal
to the keyboard. There it
snaps into the maximal
possible position.
When opened, the display
can also be turned
clock-wise and overback
onto the keyboard:
Attention: NEVER turn the
display using violence or in
opposite to the designated
direction. Such damages
(Zaurus in two parts) are
not warranted.
Please touch the device at
both sides when the display
is turned. Do not touch it at
the upper border.
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Ports / Controls
Bottom
1: Lug for fastening the Zaurus (for instance a chain).
2. Slot for CompactFlash cards with protective cover.
3. Stylus.
4. Slot for SD/MMC cards with protective cover.
5. Speaker.
6. Switch to lock / unlock the battery compartment.
7. Battery cover.
8. Infrared.
9. On- / Off switch.
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Device backside
1. OK / Cancel buttons for one-handed use (see next page).
2. Scrollwheel for one-handed use.
3. USB-port (USB-OTG connector for host and client connections).
4. Cover of the SHARP Serviceport, see comment.
5. Infrared.
6. Hookup for power supply (5V)
Attention :Only the original power supply from SHARP, model EA-70S, and the car
charger MHPower are approved by us. The usage of third-party power supplies can
possibly destroy the charging electronics of the Zaurus. "Cheap" power supplies often
provide 6V instead of the printed 5V
Comment regarding the Serviceport: Zaurus-enthusiasts will assume that there’s the
well known SHARP I/O port hidden behind the cover. Wrong ! Behind this cover you will
findthe same connectoras in allprevious Zauris butfor the SL-C1000/SL-C3000there is
NO longer serial or USB communication supported via this connector. Please leave the
coverwhereitisbecausenowitisonlyaJTAG interface for service / repair procedures. If
you try to remove this cover you risk hard scratches in the body and maybe damage this
part of the beautyful Zaurus backside.
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Hard-Reset
ThereisaresetbuttonhiddenInthebattery compartment. Should the device “hang” after
intensive Linux sessions you may reset it here.
Remove the battery cover as described on page 9. You will see a small black button in
the upper third, left side of the compartment :
Take the stylus and give the button a short prick - Reset done.
One-Handed Use
The controls at the left side offer a fast and convenient navigation, if the display is turned
over, onto the keyboard.
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Options in the user interface can be chosen by the scroll wheel and they can be
confirmed or cancelled with the compensator.
The quickstart fields at the lower border allow you to start often used applications with
just a little tip.
Keyboard functions
The SL-C series are equipped with an english “QWERTY” keyboard layout. Using the
“Fn”key youget the characters and functions printed onblue abovethe keys (f.e. display
brightness with the “3” and “4” keys).
Special functions and modifications we made during the localisation process are
described in this section.
Japanese keys
The two Japanese keys are redefined to "Ctrl" and "Alt" with the help of the applet
KeyHelper:
Now you may ask yourself : “Why do i have two Ctrl-keys ??”. Good point ! The previous
models missed the Ctrl-key and the actual solution is simple compatible to our previous
localisation of the SL-C series. If you have a good idea for a better remapping, please
give us a hint or change it by yourself in the file “keyhelper.xml”
This applet can be found in the internet at http://yakty.s31.xrea.com/linuzau/ .
Unfortunately, the help texts are currently only available in Japanese. Key codes can be
read or existing mappings can be checked with the applet KeyHelper Control.
The key mappings are stored in the files /home/zaurus/Settings/
(keyhelper\.conf|keyhelper\.xml).
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Quickstart keys
Below the “normal” keyboard there’s a row with 5 keys for instant application access:
What actions or programs are associated with these keys can be set in “Settings” ->
“ApplicationKey”.If you wouldliketostart the terminalorthe browser with the“Calendar”
key, no problem.
OK / Cancel (Esc) / Cursor keys
On the right side of the keyboard you find the OK, Cancel and Cursor keys:
“Cancel” is used to close a dialog. In the
terminal Cancel is your Escape.key !
With OK dialogs are confirmed. In the
terminal OK is working as an additional
Enter key.
The ring around the OK key is used for
cursor movement.
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Umlauts / Euro
You can access the German umlauts and the Euro-currency symbol via the
onscreen-keyboard,handwritinganddirectlyoverthekeyboard(thankstotheKeyHelper
applet).
A special “thank you” goes to “biggel” of the Z-Portal (www.z-portal.info), who wrote the
needed mappings in the KeyHelper-XML-file.
Addition to the violet printed keyboard-functions, there are the following combinations:
“FN” + “A” gives : ä “FN” + “Shift” + “A” gives : Ä
“FN” + “O” gives : ö “FN” + “Shift” + “O” gives : Ö
“FN” + “U” gives : ü “FN” + “Shift” + “U” gives : Ü
“FN” + “S” gives : ß “FN” + “Shift” + “E” gives : €
“FN” + “N” gives : { “FN” + “M” gives : }
The “Shift”-key is in this configuration “sticky”. That means you can press “Shift” alone
and the next pressed key will react as pressed with “Shift”.
Please note:
Umlauts, Euro- and other special characters are not implemented in all charsets. If you
see only black bordered boxes instead, then you may look on “LCFONT”. Choose
“Helvetica” f.e. and all characters are displayed correct.
Screenshots
It’sverysimple to makeascreenshot with theZaurus.Just press “FN” +“Shift”+ “C”. The
pictureis storedin the “Screen_Files” directory of the Zaurusor ona memory card (if one
is inserted).
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Software for SL-5500(G)
Most applications offered for SL-5500(G) can be run on SL-C series Zauris without
problems.
The SL-C series recognises these, switches the display to portrait and doubles the
output pixels. The application will then be shown optimally, because the SL-C series
uses 4 times the resolution of the old device (640x480 instead of 320x240).
Applications which require keyboard input might be better displayed without that switch.
Therefore, tip the application's icon with the stylus a little longer and uncheck the option
"Display with magnified screen".
Software installation (Windows)
USB-Driver
PuttheZaurusCDin your CD Rom drive.IncasetheZaurus-CD tries to autostart whenit
is put into the drive, please interrupt that at once. Apart from the fact, that your Windows
probably cannot display Japanese characters correctly, the installation of the offered
software there is not necessarily needed.
The USB driver must be installed in the device manager, so that Windows is able to
recognise the Zaurus.
It can be found on the CD in the directory <drive>:\USBdrivers\Network.
There should be a new network adapter "SL Series Ver3 (NDIS 5)" in the network
configuration after successful installation.
The Zaurus runs a Samba server for communication purposes which answers at
192.168.128.201. Thus, files can be easily exchanged with the Zaurus via the
Neighborhood.
IntelliSync
Use the current release of IntelliSync to synchronise with the Windows PC.
It is important to use the English version (currently "Zaurus Manager 3.1") which was
developed for model SL-5600. It can be found in the internet at
http://community.zaurus.com/project/showfiles.php?group_id=5 filename
"5500v31u.zip". The file contains the whole Update CD, adding up to 44 MB. The
downloadofIntelliSynconwww.myzaurus.comwhichisincompatibletotheSL-Cseries.
Only the directory "PCSOFT" is needed from the downloaded file, in which the setup can
be called directly. This will install IntelliSync which features the possibility to synchronise
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with Microsoft Outlook and the "Zaurus File Transfer". Files can be exchanged between
the Zaurus and PC conveniently with that feature.
Note: The site “community.zaurus.com” is down. You may use as alternative download
“pcsoft.zip” from www.trisoft.de/download.
Workaround for IntelliSync
The described method in the previous paragraph for installing IntelliSync is correct, but
not working :-)
Until we find a brilliant, perfect solution, all we can do actually is providing a simple
workaround.For thisyou need the japanese Versionof IntelliSync that is foundon CD #1
of the SL-C3000/SL-C3100 CDs (or the one SL-C1000 CD).
A detailed document how to install a working IntelliSync in english is available as zipped
RTF-document in our download area:
http://www.trisoft.de/download/c3000sync.zip
Communication via Neighborhood
Files can be exchanged easily between Windows via the Neighborhood and the Zaurus
which runs the Samba server.
Telnet-Access
The telnet service is opened for configuration purposes and hardcore-users. Reach the
Zaurus through USB via telnet to the IP address 192.168.129.201.
The username for telnet logins is "zaurus", without password.
There is no FTP server installed by default!
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The Zaurus USB port
The SL-C1000/SL-C3000/SL-C3100 are the first Zauris with a combined USB client /
hostport. Not only host devices(like PCs) can be connectedwith the Zaurus,also clients
(like USB-sticks, cameras, keyboards) can be used.
The connector on the Zaurus side is a Mini-AB receptacle to be used with Mini-A (Zaurus
working as host) or Mini-B (Zaurus is client) plugs following the USB-OTG (On The Go)
specification.
USB-OTG color coding
The USB On-The-Go specification defines color codes for the various jacks and plugs.
This makes it very easy to see if a port or a cable is a client or a host. The color coding is
as follows:
Color Jack Plug
white Device is host Hostcable
grey Host / client capable not invented yet :-)
black Device is client Clientcable
Die USB-jack at Zaurus is grey because the Zaurus is capable to be host or client. The
client(PC-)cable has a black plug, the hostcable that came with your Zaurus has a white
plug.
Access as USB-Mass Storage (Zaurus is client)
The SL-C1000/SL-C3000/SL-C3100 provides a special setting for the PC-Link. you can
choose between “PC-Link Setting” and “Storage” Mode. Choosing “Storage” it is
possible to grant access to a CF / SD card or the integrated harddisk. The Zaurus
communicates to the PC as a USB mass storage device like a USB-stick or a digital
camera. With this feature it is easy to transfer files between a card inserted in the Zaurus
and a PC without installing any driver first.
Note: While changing the settings in “PC-Link Setting” the USB cable should not be
connected to the Zaurus. Otherwise you will see the error message “USB-Alert”. In this
case please pull the USB cable and try it again.
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Connecting USB-memory to the Zaurus (Zaurus is Host)
Since January 2005 we preinstalled an auto-mount feature for USB mass storage
devices.Wewouldliketothanktheuser“DreamTheater”fromtheZaurususergroup.The
two needed scripts usb-storage and usb-storage.off are located in /etc/hotplug/usb .
Should these scripts not recognize your memory, a manual mount works as follows:
Connect the USB-memory with
the Zaurus using the Mini-A
cable. In “Settings” -> “System
Info” the USB storage should be
listed in the “USB” area like in the
picture:
Nowstartthe terminal application
and mount the memory:
bash-2.05$ su
# mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/usbstorage -o umask=000
The memory device should now
be listed in the “Files” area:
That’s all.
Before you disconnect the
memory, please unmount the
device:
# umount /mnt/usbstorage
Attention:
If you perform a factory-reset and restore our localisation backup, you need to create the
directory “/mnt/usbhdd” manually. Please check this in case the automount doesn’t
work.
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