Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 User guide

Start-up Guide
Start-up Guide

In the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Personal Mobile Tool: SL-5500
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note:A shielded interface cable is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations for Class
B certification.
FOR YOUR RECORDS...
For your assistance in reporting this product in case of loss or theft,
please record the model number and serial number (located on the
bottom of the unit) below.
Please retain this information.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
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Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the SL-5500 Personal Mobile Tool.
Read this SL-5500 Start-up Guide first. Then, refer to the SL-5500 Operation
Manual for more details.
NOTICE:
• SHARP strongly recommends that you keep separate permanent written records
of all important data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory
product under certain circumstances. Therefore, SHARP assumes no
responsibility for data lost or otherwise rendered unusable, whether as a result of
improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the specified battery
life has expired or any other cause.
• SHARP assumes no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for financial losses or
claims from third parties resulting from the use of this product and any of its
functions, such as stolen credit card numbers, the loss or alteration of stored data,
etc.
• Some of the accessories described in this manual may not be available at the time
you purchase this product.
• The information and screens provided in this manual is subject to change without
notice.
• All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
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•Microsoft, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley
and its contributors.
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................. 1
Quick Start ................................................................... 4
Step 1: Check the contents .............................................4
Step 2: Inserting and charging the battery .......................6
Step 3: Pulling out the stylus ...........................................8
Step 4: Display protection cover ......................................9
Step 5: Initial settings ....................................................10
About your SL-5500 .................................................. 15
Useful functions and services of the SL-5500 ................15
Part names and functions ...............................................19
Opening or closing the keyboard ....................................23
Connecting the SL-5500 to your PC ...............................23
Charging using the Docking Station ...............................24
Basic Operations ...................................................... 27
Turning on and off ..........................................................27
Operating methods .........................................................28
Home screen ..................................................................29
Entering characters ........................................................32
Creating and modifying an entry .....................................43
Assigning a new category (categories) to an entry .........44
Using the Index screen ...................................................47
Using the Menu bar ........................................................48
Using the Details screen .................................................55
Using the Documents folder ...........................................58
Adjusting the volume ......................................................61
Checking the battery level ..............................................62
Using expansion memory cards .....................................63
Using Help ......................................................................66
Appendix .................................................................... 69
What to do if a problem occurs .......................................69
Replacing the battery ......................................................70
Conditions of use ...................................................... 71
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 74
Specifications ............................................................ 76
Product Support ........................................................ 79
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4Quick Start
Quick Start
Step 1
: Check the contents
SL-5500 Personal Mobile Tool
with Display protection cover
Stylus (attached
in the SL-5500)
CF Slot Protection
Card (attached in
the SL-5500)
Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion Battery
(EA-BL06)
AC Adapter (EA-70) and
AC Power Cord
Docking Station
(CE-ST7)
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Note: The AC power cord plug may differ in some countries.
Operation Manual Start-up Guide (this book)
CD-ROM
(PC link software and its
Operation Manual,
USB drivers, etc.)
Support sticker
for card ejection (2 sheets)
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Step 2
: Inserting and charging the battery
To insert the battery
Note: Only use the “EA-BL06” rechargeable battery (supplied).
Caution: Be sure to replace the battery compartment lid after inserting the
battery.
If the cover is not on securely, the battery may become loose and
you may lose the data stored in the unit.
1.
Slide the battery replacement
switch on the rear side of the unit
to the “REPLACE BATTERY”
position.
2.
Open the battery compartment lid
and gently pull it off.
3.
Insert the battery on the ribbon
tab, making sure that the triangle
(), plus (+), and minus (-) marks
on the battery are aligned
correctly with those printed inside
the battery compartment.
4.
Replace the battery compartment
lid with the ribbon tab inside.
NORMAL OPERATION
REPLACE BATTERY
Ribbon
tab
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5.
Slide the battery replacement switch to the “NORMAL OPERATION” position.
When you use the battery for the first time, charge the battery.
To charge the battery using the AC adapter
Note: Only use the “EA-70” AC adapter (supplied).
3.
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
The LED indicator on the unit (charge light) will turn amber when charging
begins.
Standard charging time is approximately 2.5 hours (depending on the
temperature and usage conditions).
4.
When charging has been completed, the LED indicator will turn off. Unplug the
AC power cord from the AC outlet, then unplug the AC adapter connector from
the SL-5500.
Note:
• Charge the battery to its full capacity until the LED indicator turns off.
1.
Connect the AC power
cord to the AC adapter.
2.
Plug the AC adapter
connector into the SL-
5500 which contains
the battery as shown on
the right.
AC adapter
AC power
cord
AC adapter jack
AC adapter
connector
AC adapter
AC power
cord
To AC
outlet
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8Quick Start
• If a charging error occurs, the LED indicator will flash. Make sure that the AC
power cord and the AC adapter are connected correctly, remove and reinsert
the battery, then perform steps 1 to 3 above again. If the error persists, there
is something wrong with the battery, SL-5500, etc. Contact your local SHARP
dealer for repair.
• The AC power cord plug may differ in some countries.
The SL-5500 has a specified built-in rechargeable back-up battery that
prevents the memory contents from being erased when you replace the
battery.
The rechargeable back-up battery will be charged to its full capacity in 30
hours using the AC adapter or a fully charged “EA-BL06” operating battery.
If you want to replace the operating battery before the rechargeable back-up
battery is fully charged, be sure to connect the AC adapter. (Refer to page
70.)
Step 3
: Pulling out the stylus
This unit comes equipped with a stylus to
select items and enter various kinds of
information, etc.
Pull out the stylus as shown. To replace it,
insert it so that the protruding part of the
stylus locks into place.
Touch the button displayed on the screen
one time to open, select an item, etc.
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