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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•CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
•SD logo is a trademark.
•Java and PersonalJava are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
•LINEO and Embedix are trademarks of Lineo, Inc.
•Linux is a registered trademark owned by Linus Torvalds.
•Trolltech™, Qt™, Qtopia™ and the Trolltech logo are registered trademarks of
Trolltech.
•Opera™ is a trademark of Opera Software ASA.
•Jeode™ is a trademark of Insignia Solutions, Inc.
•Hancom™ is a trademark of Hancom.
•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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• 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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Step 4
: Display protection cover
To open the Display protection cover
When carrying the SL-5500, be sure to close the cover to protect the LCD display.
If not closed, the display may be damaged or broken.
Open or close the Display protection cover by
picking up or holding down the hook of the cover
gently.
The Display protection cover opens
about 135°.
To remove the Display protection cover,
open it more than 135°.
To replace the Display protection
cover, catch it on the side hooks.
Remove Replace
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Step 5
: Initial settings
Carry out the initial setup of the SL-5500 after completing the battery charge.
Performing a FULL RESET
You have to initialize the hardware prior to using the SL-5500.
Caution: When you push the FULL RESET button, the hardware will be reset.
All data created and all add-on applications installed in the SL-5500
will be deleted.
1.
Slide the battery replacement
switch on the rear side of the unit
to the “REPLACE BATTERY”
position.
2.
Open the battery compartment lid.
3.
Push the “FULL RESET” button on
the lower right side of the battery
compartment with the stylus.
Note: Do not use an object with a
breakable or sharp tip.
NORMAL OPERATION
REPLACE BATTERY
FULL RESET
button
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4.
Replace the battery compartment lid.
Note: Be sure to replace the battery compartment lid before you use the SL-
5500.
5.
Slide the battery replacement switch to the “NORMAL OPERATION” position.
Turning the unit on
1.
Press (On/Off) to turn the power on.
The Welcome screen appears.
Then, follow the next procedures to complete the initial settings.
Note:
• If the Welcome screen does not appear, try FULL RESET again.
Also make sure that the battery replacement switch is set to “NORMAL
OPERATION” and the battery is inserted correctly.
• If the battery level is low, the power will not turn on even if you attach the AC
adapter. Charge the battery to its full capacity.
Adjusting the touch panel
1.
On the Welcome screen, tap anywhere on the display.
The Calibration screen appears.
2.
Tap the cross hairs firmly one by one.
When you have completed adjustment of the touch panel, the Set System Time
screen appears.
Then, follow the next procedure.
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Setting the date and time
For the time-critical functions to work properly, the built-in clock must be set to the
current date and time.
Note: For detailed information on how to enter characters, see page 32,
“Entering characters.”
1.
Tap the Time Zone drop-down list button.
The default city names of six candidates will be displayed.
2.
Select your time zone.
Note: If your time zone is not listed, go to step 3. You can change the time zone
later using the Date/Time application. (For details, see the separate
Operation Manual.)
3.
Tap the Time format drop-down list button and tap either of the choices: 12 hour
or 24 hour.
4.
Tap the up and down arrows on the Hour and Minute spinboxes to set the
correct time.
5.
If you select the 12-hour format in step 3, select AM or PM by tapping the drop-
down list.
6.
Tap the Date button and then tap your current date on the Calendar screen that
appears.
• Tap the up and down arrows of the year spinbox to set the current year.
• Tap the month drop-down list button and select the current month.
• Tap or to change the setting month by month.
Hour and Minute
spinboxes
Time Zone drop-down list button
City Time button
Date button
Time format drop-down list button
Weeks start on drop-down list button
Date format drop-down list button
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• Tap or to select the first month (January) or last month (December) in
one go.
7.
Tap the Weeks start on drop-down list button and then tap the starting day of
the week of the calendar: Sunday or Monday.
8.
Tap the Date format drop-down list button and then tap the desired format.
The selected format applies to the Date column displayed on the Index screen
of the application, etc.
M/D/Y (example, 12/26/02)
D.M.Y (example, 26.12.02)
Y-M-D (example, 02-12-26)
D/M/Y (example, 26/12/02)
Note: These Date formats will not apply to the long date format, for example,
December 26, 2002.
9.
Tap “Next” or to save the setting.
The display turns to the Edit My Personal Details screen.
Follow the next procedure.
Registering your personal information
To skip entering it now, tap “Next” or . You can enter it later using the
Address Book application. (See the separate Operation Manual.)
1.
Enter your information on the Edit My Personal Details screen and then tap
“Next” or to save it.
Tapping “Back” returns to the previous Set System Time screen.
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Note: On this screen you cannot select or enter the category name.
Follow the next procedure.
Setting your passcode
By setting your own passcode in the SL-5500, you can protect your unit from
unauthorized use. Once you set the passcode and enable the setting, enter it every
time you turn the unit on.
To skip setting the passcode now, tap “Finish” or . You can enter it later using
the Security application. (See the separate Operation Manual.)
Caution: Use this function with care. If you forget your passcode, you need to
carry out the hardware reset. It will lose all data created and saved
and add-on programs added to the unit.
.
1.
Tap the “Set passcode” button.
2.
Enter your passcode and then tap “OK”.
3.
Enter the same passcode again and then tap “OK”.
To make the unit ask for the passcode at start-up every time you turn it on, tap
the “Require pass code at power-on” checkbox to turn it on.
4.
Tap “Finish” or to complete the initial settings.
The initial settings are complete and then the Home screen will be displayed.
• If you turned on the “Require pass code at power-on” option in step 3, the
passcode entry screen appears asking for your passcode. Entering the
correct passcode will display the Home screen.
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About your SL-5500
Useful functions and services of the
SL-5500
Your SL-5500 has the following features:
•A large colorful LCD screen
•A full QWERTY keyboard and software keyboards (capable of handwriting
recognition)
•The ability to create and read Internet e-mail message (POP3/SMTP/IMAP4)
The e-mail message can include the attachment file
•An HTML browser that can access a variety of information screens
•Powerful PIM functions (Address Book, Calendar, Todo List, Text Editor)
•Playback of MPEG1 movie files and MP3 music files
•Viewing and simple editing of the files of the MicrosoftWord or Excel, and
viewing of the files of the MicrosoftPowerPoint
•Saving or transporting data in CF or SD card expansion slots
•Data exchange with a PC using PC link software
•The capacity to add applications by importing them from a PC or transferring them
from a CF or SD/MMC memory card
•The ability to slideshow image files
•Voice Recorder to capture your messages and memos (commercially available
headset with a microphone required)
The functions such as calendar in this product can handle dates from January
1, 1970 to December 31, 2037.
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16 About your SL-5500
Applications
Address Book Allows you to check the list of existing names and
contact details.
Calendar Allows you to store events and set alarms.
Todo List Allows you to show a list of Todo items and reminds
you of what and when to be done.
Text Editor Allows you to open with a list of text files, create a new
text file and edit it.
Media Player Allows you to play movies and music stored in your SL-
5500 or expansion memory cards.
Image Viewer Allows you to display and slideshow the image files.
Opera Browser This Web browser connects to the Internet and shows
pages in HTML format.
EMail Allows you to create and transmit e-mail messages.
Clock Allows you to show the current time and date and can
be used as a stopwatch.
City Time Allows you to show the time in up to six different cities
of your choice.
Calculator Features a conversion function and 12-digit
calculation.
Help Browser Allows you to show the help information that works in
a similar way to a Web browser.
System Info Allows you to present a set of pages each presenting
an aspect of the system’s status.
Voice Recorder Allows you to record your messages and memos.
Requires a headset with a microphone
Hancom
Presenter Allows you to open the Microsoft PowerPoint data.
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Note: For details on how to use the Hancom Presenter, HancomSheet, and
HancomWord, see the online documentation on the CD-ROM supplied.
Settings
HancomSheet Allows you to open and edit the Microsoft Excel data.
HancomWord Allows you to open and edit the Microsoft Word data.
Add/Remove
Software Allows you to install or uninstall applications to/from the SL-5500.
Appearance Allows you to customize the desktop and window
properties.
Application Key Allows you to assign the four keys (Calendar key,
Address Book key, Menu Popup key, EMail key) on
the slide cover to any of the applications installed in
the unit.
Backup Restore Allows you to make a backup file of the unit or restores
data of the unit on a CF or SD/MMC memory card.
Beam Receive Allows you to transfer data of the Address Book,
Calendar, Todo List, and Documents files by an
infrared beam.
Date/Time Allows you to set the current date and time and your
city.
Internet Wizard Allows you to configure the LAN and dial-up settings
in turn to perform network functions.
Light & Power Allows you to change the time that elapses before the
unit turns off automatically and the front light goes off
automatically.
Network & Sync Allows you to set up dial-up and LAN preferences for
both the EMail and Opera Browser.
Proxim
Configuration Allows you to configure the OpenAir Wireless LAN card manufactured by Proxim.
Wireless LAN
Setting Allows you to configure the wireless LAN card.
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18 About your SL-5500
Games
Recalibrate Allows you to calibrate the touch-panel screen.
Security Allows you to set your own pass code to protect your
unit from unauthorized use.
Shutdown Allows you to restart Linux system, Qtopia system,
etc.
Asteroids Destroy asteroids while avoiding collision.
Go Conquer more of the board than your opponent while
avoiding capture.
Mindbreaker Guess the sequence of the colored pegs.
Mine Hunt Quickly mark all the squares that contain mines.
Patience Sort the cards in their suits from Ace to King.
Snake Make the snake grow longer by eating the mice.
Word Game Use letters to form words and score points.
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