Installing a newupgraded set of base software when sharp releases updates to the core software for the zaurus the linux kernel, drivers, and standard applications on their download site, or when third parties like the open source project openzaurus release alternative updates, you install them by copying them to the 16mb flashrom inside the zaurus. If you install an alternate image, such as the linux 2. Sharp zaurus sl5500 installation manual pdf download. Sharp zaurus sl5500 running openzaurus and opie, with docking cradle. The sharp zaurus sl 5000 5500 wasnt the first linux pda, but the one with the greatest success in the linux community and beyond. The sharp zaurus is a linux based pda running embedix. Sl5500 collie is based on the intel sa1110 strongarm. Some larger countertop ovens and builtin may have the label. They screwed up and put the win32 install instructions in the.
The download for the installation cd on the sharp web page is for the sl 5500 and wont work. Arch linux arm on the sharp zaurus sl c3000 duration. The zaurus sl 5500 is a new exciting pda from sharp with exceptional personal information management, mobile communications and mobile multimedia tools. The sl 5500 can be operated by either pressing keys on the keyboard or tapping an item buttons, etc. Sharp zaurus sl5500 quick start manual pdf download. Software development for a sharp zaurus sl5500 linux pda. The sl5500 can be operated by either pressing keys on the keyboard or tapping an item buttons, etc. I use a stock zaurus sl 5500 with the sharp roms and qtopia environment.
Qualendar is a datebooktodo application for linux zaurus. Ive been playing with my new linuxpowered sharp zaurus sl5500 pda since last thursday and i wanted to pass along my impressions so far. Since the sharp zaurus sl 5500 uses linux with qtopia, a qt system for embedded systems, this became an obvious choice since i already know qt programming on linux. Back in the day i use to do support for a few pdas. On linux and freebsd it supports all modern devices using input event drivers and includes multitouch support. The designs ranged from a small clamshell to a minitablet form factor. At present, it is known to work on sl b500, sl c700750760860, and it is expected to work on sl 5500 new rom56006000. As the owner of a zaurus sl5500, i was pleased to see the many hardware and software improvements sharp has made in the 5600.
Next you will need to install the qtopia sdk software development kit. Hopefully, a version of qtopia desktop for the 5600 will be available for linux in the near. The linux documentation project considers the zaurus. Zaurus sl5500 w accessories ars technica openforum. Apr 03, 2002 by david cafaro ive been playing with my new linuxpowered sharp zaurus sl5500 pda since last thursday and i wanted to pass along my impressions so far. For all sharp parts and accessories please call our toll free number 1800be sharp 18002374277. These units got very popular in the linux community, because they ran a full on linux distribution,read more. The sharp zaurus sl50005500 wasnt the first linux pda, but the one with. The sharp rom networked with my winbl0wz machine fine i recently scrapped that os though and i am not quite sure how to set my lovely collie up on my imac running debian etch. Mar 10, 2003 the zaurus sl 5500 has full multimedia capability as well as the ability to throw down on the command line, and it will sync with our existing pim desktop application. Using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7 page 2 windows.
Installation cdrom for sharp s personal mobile tool sl 5500g, also known as sharp zaurus sl 5500gthe cdrom contains. View and download sharp zaurus sl5500 supplementary manual online. Dear friends, it has been a while since i have been on these great forums. View and download sharp zaurus sl5500 installation manual online. Sharp zaurus sl 5500 the sharp zaurus really is the best kept secret among pdas.
The sharp zaurus is the name of a series of personal digital assistants pdas made by sharp corporation. The company introduces the new device for the japanese market. I have a 128 mb sd card currently formatted as default fat. Available now as a free download for a wide variety of platforms including desktop, netbook, and mobile devices. Mar 18, 2003 sharp electronics announced today that it has begun shipping the zaurus sl5600 linux pda. The flexibility of linux allows for a lot of other software, including other distributions of linux.
The windows version comes with the zaurus on cd, the linux version i had to download from trolltech. Sharp zaurus sl5600 personal mobile tool linux journal. Button or key operations are included, if they make it easier to carry out the function. The zaurus was the most popular pda during the 1990s in japan and was based on a proprietary operating system.
As the owner of a zaurus sl 5500, i was pleased to see the many hardware and software improvements sharp has made in the 5600. The use of linux in the zaurus sl c860 is clearly a crucial. The first sharp pda to use the linux operating system was the sl5000d. Relative to the earlier zaurus sl5500, the new model offers a faster cpu 400mhz xscale vs. It supposedly works with linux, but i havent tried it. Furthermore it supports the palm pres cy8mrln, ucb1x00, sharp zaurus sl c7x0 and sl 5500 5000d, hp compaq ipaq h3600 and dmc, dmc dus3000 series, hitachi webpad, ibm arctic ii, tatung webpad, egalax 0112, 210 and 0100, waveshare and. The sharp zaurus sl 5600 personal mobile tool is the most recent release in the 5000 series. After spending a frustrating few hours looking for a nice paper entitled howto. Jabp crossplatform personal finance program for psion, nokia 92109290, uiq2, uiq3, sharp zaurus, ipaq, windows, unix, linux. The zaurus sl 5500 comes equipped with an extensive software application package including address book, calendar, calculator, text editor, todo list, and word and excel viewing and editing capabilities. It doesnt appear that there are any more places to download roms or software for these. When sharp releases updates to the core software for the zaurus the linux kernel, drivers, and standard applications on their download site, or when third parties like the open source project openzaurus release alternative updates, you install them by copying them to the 16mb flashrom inside the zaurus.
Since the sharp zaurus sl5500 uses linux with qtopia, a qt system for embedded. The included software provides for most uses a person might have ms office compatibility, calendar, opera web browser, etc. Sharp has a range of handhelds called zaurus which run the linux operating system. Make sure to flash the sl 5500 with the sl 5500 rom and not the sl 5000d rom. This operation manual mainly describes the stylus operation. I am trying to get my sharp zaurus sl 5500 and sl 5600 pdas up and running again. While this revised version of last years sl 5500 has a lot going for. A long time ago, when i first heard about sharp releasing the linux based zaurus 5500 pda, my interest was peaked. The zaurus sl 5500 is a versatile handheld that runs linux. The drivers for this model are nowhere to be found. Sharp zaurus sl 5500 read 2411 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic.
The zaurus sl 5500 is compatible with a number of modem options for maximum flexibility in communication. All sharp products have a model number stated on them, some in more than one place. Register to activate your warranty, quickly access information about your product and receive software updates. I am trying to get my sharp zaurus sl5500 and sl5600 pdas up and running again. Sharp electronics is shipping a linux handheld, giving that niche market its first major device manufacturer. Sharp zaurus sl5500 linux pda handheld vgc for sale online.
A year and a half ago, sharp introduced its linux based zaurus sl 5500, which featured a 206mhz strongarm processor, 64mb of memory and a unique minikeyboard. Lynx command line web browser, install to usrbin on your zaurus. Keys this manual represents keys with the following. Review of the sharp zaurus 5500 ed schernau, ed at no, there are no screenshots. The zaurus sl c700 seems to satisfy this expectation. In late 2001 sharp released its first linux based pda, the zaurus sl 5500. Dec 20, 2009 using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7. The zaurus sl a300 uses the linux os and will be available in japan starting july 12. This sticker may be on either the right or left side, depending on the model. Notecase pro strikes the right balance between ease of use and raw power. View and download sharp zaurus sl5500 software manual online. These are very popular in japan, but few models have made it to the uk. Ive had my zaurus for almost 9 months, and have had no problems with. Before posting on our computer help forum, you must register.
Again, in short, how to restore an sdcard backup from sl 5500 a to sl 5500 b. I connect my zaurus to the internet through the cradle with tcpip over usb to a windows xp laptop. I really lusted after the zaurus with its linux os. Free zaurus sl5500 software, themes, games, apps download. I dont know if this works with osx, and i dont care at the moment. They were culled from various web pages, forums or irc channels. Vintage sharp zaurus zr5000 pda personal organizer no stylus tested new listing sharp zaurus. The electronics maker announced the device, the zaurus sl 5500, late last year and. View and download sharp zaurus sl 5500 quick start manual online.
Also, an important suggestion to existing sl 5500 users. How to restore a zaurus sl5500 sd card backup to a different. I recently bought a zaurus sl 5500, and although i love the pda, i dont much care for the sharp rom it comes with. The pocket pc wont even work via the usb hub, you have to connect it directly to a usb port.
Anybody have updated os for sharp zaurus sl5500 and sl5600. The model number can be found on the original box the item was purchased in, on the product manual, and on the. First off, i have to say this is the coolest little gadget since sliced bread. Unless you downloaded qtopia, crosscompiled it and installed it into the root. The model number may also be visible on the side of the tv panel. Having been through the pain, i decided to write this paper in case it helps some. Jun 25, 2003 i bought my sharp zaurus sl 5500 a couple months ago using the hsn steal of a deal, and have been having a great time with the device. The qtopiadesktop is available as a download from trolltech for free. In the may version of the sharp zaurus newsletter, version 3. The first sharp pda to use the linux operating system was the sl 5000d, running the qtopiabased embedix plus. Sep 22, 20 unboxing the linux based palmtop, sharp zaurus sl 5500 yes, i said cl 5500 in the video. Alas, i never had a chance to try one out for myself. Unboxing the linux based palmtop, sharp zaurus sl 5500 yes, i said cl 5500 in the video. I dont know anything about linux, but i was hoping one of the gurus out there could answer this for me.
I have lived with a palm iiix for almost three years. After the success of the zaurus sl 5500 and the sl 5600, which was a revamped sl 5500 featuring a faster cpu, a better battery and a microphone, many people expected the next zaurus would be as innovative as the sl 5500 was when it was first introduced. Only flash your zaurus with the rom that goes to that model of the device. It was the first first sharp pda to use the linux operating system, running the. In 2003, sharp started making a series of pdas under the zaurus name. The sl 5000 was a development version, with the 5500 being the full release.
Make sure to flash the sl 5000d with the sl 5000d rom and not the sl 5500 rom. Sharp zaurus sl5500 i recently found an old used sharp zaurus sl5500 pda, after over a week of searching the net i finaly was able to get it to sync with kdepim and evolution. My only gripe is that sharp hasnt put more effort into making syncing the zaurus with linux easier out of the box. Zaurus sl5500 software archive personal telco project. Ive tried palmosbased pdas and ive tried pocket pcs, so i was excited to get my hands on a linux based alternative the sharp zaurus sl 5600.
The zaurus sl 5500 has full multimedia capability as well as the ability to throw down on the command line, and it will sync with our existing pim desktop application. Since this is such a sophisticated unit, i imagine there should be some kind of workaround for this problem. When i looked at the sharp web site i saw two linux pda models present for sale in the usa. The best thing about the sharp zaurus running linux is the enormous amount of free software that has been developed for it. Over the next few months i plan on purchasing a new pda to take over from my palm iiic, and just recently, sharp was good enough to send us one of the newly upgraded zaurus sl. Sharp zaurus keyboardbased pda with 4gb hard drive vgc sl c3100. Sl 5500 collie is based on the intel sa1110 strongarm processor running at 206 mhz, has 64 mb of ram and 16mb flash, a builtin keyboard, compactflash slot, secure digital slot, and infrared port. On the back of the tv on a sticker that shows a bar code and serial number.