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Sharp SL-5500 Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Start-up Guide Start-up Guide...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    (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...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    01 Intro.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:10 PM 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.
  • Page 4 01 Intro.fm Page 2 Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:10 PM Introduction • 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. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 ...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    00 Cover.book Page 4 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Quick Start Quick Start Step 1 : Check the contents CF Slot Protection SL-5500 Personal Mobile Tool Stylus (attached Card (attached in with Display protection cover in the SL-5500) the SL-5500)
  • Page 7 00 Cover.book Page 5 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Quick Start Operation Manual Start-up Guide (this book) CD-ROM (PC link software and its Support sticker Operation Manual, for card ejection (2 sheets) USB drivers, etc.) Note: The AC power cord plug may differ in some countries.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Inserting And Charging The Battery

    00 Cover.book Page 6 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Quick Start Step 2 : Inserting and charging the battery To insert the battery Note: Only use the “EA-BL06” rechargeable battery (supplied). Slide the battery replacement switch on the rear side of the unit to the “REPLACE BATTERY”...
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Pulling Out The Stylus

    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.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Display Protection Cover

    : 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.

  • Page 12: Step 5: Initial Settings

    Quick Start 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.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Touch Panel

    00 Cover.book Page 11 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Replace the battery compartment lid. Note: Be sure to replace the battery compartment lid before you use the SL- 5500. Slide the battery replacement switch to the “NORMAL OPERATION” position. Turning the unit on Press (On/Off) to turn the power on.

  • Page 14: Setting The Date And Time

    00 Cover.book Page 12 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Quick Start 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.”...
  • Page 15 00 Cover.book Page 13 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM • Tap to select the first month (January) or last month (December) in one go. Tap the Weeks start on drop-down list button and then tap the starting day of the week of the calendar: Sunday or Monday.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: About Your Sl-5500

    00 Cover.book Page 15 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM 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) •...
  • Page 18 00 Cover.book Page 16 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM About your SL-5500 Applications Address Book Calendar Todo List Text Editor Media Player Image Viewer Opera Browser EMail Clock City Time Calculator Help Browser System Info Voice Recorder Hancom Presenter Allows you to check the list of existing names and contact details.
  • Page 19 Allows you to set up dial-up and LAN preferences for both the EMail and Opera Browser. Allows you to configure the OpenAir Wireless LAN card manufactured by Proxim. Allows you to configure the wireless LAN card. About your SL-5500...
  • Page 20 00 Cover.book Page 18 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM About your SL-5500 Recalibrate Security Shutdown Games Asteroids Mindbreaker Mine Hunt Patience Snake Word Game Allows you to calibrate the touch-panel screen. Allows you to set your own pass code to protect your unit from unauthorized use.

  • Page 21: Part Names And Functions

    11.LED indicator 10.Calendar key 9.Cancel key (On/Off key) 8.SELECT key 16.Keyboard 15.Slide cover 14.SHARP I/O PORT 13.AC adapter jack About your SL-5500 1.Display 2.Address Book key 3.HOME key 4.Menu Popup key (Front light key) 5.EMail key 6.OK key 7.Cursor key 12.Display...
  • Page 22 03 About SL5500.fm Page 20 Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:11 PM 20 About your SL-5500 Back Rear 26.SD card slot 17.Eyelets for the handstrap 18.Battery compartment lid 20.FULL RESET button 19.Battery replacement switch Reserve nut for a future and undecided optional attachment.
  • Page 23 Executes the current operation, etc. Cancels the current operation, closes a window without saving settings, etc. Turns the SL-5500 on when it is powered off. Turns the SL-5500 off when pressed and held for several seconds. Opens the Calendar application.

  • Page 24: Docking Station

    Insert an optional SD memory card or Multi Media Card here. 30.AC Adapter jack 31.USB Cable 29.SHARP I/O PORT Enables connection with the SHARP I/O PORT of the SL-5500. Starts synchronization between the SL-5500 and a PC. Enables connection to a PC, etc. with the specified connection cable, etc.

  • Page 25: Opening Or Closing The Keyboard

    Connect the USB connector of the Docking Station to the USB port of the PC. Note: • The USB cable of the Docking Station is used to connect the SL-5500 to a PC (PC link, etc.). It is not used for charging.

  • Page 26: Charging Using The Docking Station

    USB cable Docking Station Open the SHARP I/O PORT cover of the SL-5500 and then place the SL-5500 in the Docking Station by sliding it in. The LED indicator on the unit (charge light) will turn amber when charging begins.
  • Page 27 Docking Station. Note: • The USB cable of the Docking Station is used to connect the SL-5500 to a PC (PC link, etc.). It is not used for charging. • Do not tilt the SL-5500 forward while it is placed in the Docking Station. Do not pick up the unit by itself.
  • Page 28 00 Cover.book Page 26 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM...

  • Page 29: Basic Operations

    Auto power off To save the battery, the SL-5500 will automatically turn off if you do not operate the unit for a certain period of time. The Light & Power application in the Settings folder of the Home screen allows you to change the time that elapses before the unit turns off automatically.

  • Page 30: Operating Methods

    00 Cover.book Page 28 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Operating methods The SL-5500 can be operated by either pressing keys on the keyboard or tapping an item (buttons, etc.) on the screen using the stylus. This operation manual mainly describes the stylus operation. Button or key operations are included, if they make it easier to carry out the relative function.

  • Page 31: Home Screen

    Java applications. Settings tab: consisting of programs to control basic operations for the SL-5500. Documents tab: consisting of the documents you have created or copied, and files stored on the expansion memory cards inserted into the SL-5500.

  • Page 32: Using The Taskbar

    00 Cover.book Page 30 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Navigation tabs Applications, Games, what’s available. Using the Taskbar Left of the Taskbar QT Menu icon: Input Methods icon: Input Methods menu icon: Middle of the Taskbar Running Application icons: The icon(s) of the applications that have not been Right of the Taskbar Connection Status icon: Sound volume icon:...

  • Page 33: Using Applications

    00 Cover.book Page 31 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Using Applications Applications, Games, what’s available. Then tap the application or document icon you want to use. The icons of each folder are displayed in alphabetical order of the icon names. Use the scroll bar in the right edge of the screen to move through a list of icons, so that you can see additional parts of icons.

  • Page 34: Entering Characters

    00 Cover.book Page 32 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Entering characters The SL-5500 provides two ways of entering characters: using the hardware keyboard and software keyboard. Using these tools, you can type in letters, numbers and special characters.

  • Page 35: Deleting Text

    00 Cover.book Page 33 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Typing in text Typing text is simple and straightforward. Press a key to enter the corresponding letter. For example (when Caps lock is not active): To enter a lowercase letter “h”, press To enter an uppercase letter “H”, press Note: While Caps lock is active, To enter a symbol “@”, press...

  • Page 36: Software Keyboard

    00 Cover.book Page 34 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Software keyboard By default, “ ” appears at the bottom left of the screen. Input Methods icons Input Methods menu icon Tap the Input Methods menu icon ( Handwriting, Keyboard, Pickboard and Unicode.
  • Page 37 00 Cover.book Page 35 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Handwriting Pop up the input area in handwriting mode. Write a letter with the stylus. There are three input areas: Uppercase letter input area, Lowercase letter input area, Symbol input area. As you write letters, a list of words appears on the Candidates area (top of the input area).

  • Page 38: Handwriting Recognition

    00 Cover.book Page 36 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Handwriting Recognition Tap the Help button of the Handwriting input method to view the tips or to use the trainer. The Tips folder screen shows you hints of how to use handwriting effectively. Character type drop-down list button Character list...
  • Page 39 00 Cover.book Page 37 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Practicing your handwriting While the selected character is demonstrated in the Sample area, practice your handwriting on the right Input area. You can confirm your result in the area above the input area showing the matched rate (%) of the character you wrote and the matched rate of similar characters to the character you wrote.
  • Page 40 00 Cover.book Page 38 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Input areas displayed You can customize the input area shown in handwriting mode. (See below.) If you want to have both uppercase input area and lowercase input area, select “Upper and lower case areas”...
  • Page 41 00 Cover.book Page 39 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Tap the “Add” button to add your writing. to save your writing. If you want to delete the way of writing recognized by the unit, tap “Remove” button. To revert to the default setting, tap the “Default” button. Registering new characters This setting allows you to add new characters to the character list.
  • Page 42 00 Cover.book Page 40 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Keyboard Pop up the input area in keyboard mode. The keyboard works just like a full-size keyboard, except that you tap the keys instead of typing them. Candidates area Entering characters As you tap, the character you tapped and candidates including it appear above the keyboard.
  • Page 43 00 Cover.book Page 41 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Pickboard Top Row This row has the 123 letter group for entering digits, the symbols letter group and some command words. Tap Space to enter a space, tap Back to backspace delete, and tap Enter to move to a new line.
  • Page 44 00 Cover.book Page 42 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations This will pop up the Add dialog which presents lists of letters. Letter buttons To switch between upper and lower case letter, tap a letter button again. The key- top indication switches between upper and lower case.

  • Page 45: Creating And Modifying An Entry

    00 Cover.book Page 43 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Creating and modifying an entry (For Address Book, Calendar, and Todo List applications) This section shows the screen examples of the Todo List application. Creating a new entry Tap the New icon ( The new entry screen for the selected application will be displayed.

  • Page 46: Assigning A New Category (Categories) To An Entry

    00 Cover.book Page 44 Saturday, January 19, 2002 5:30 PM Basic Operations Modifying an entry On the Index screen, select an entry you want to modify. Tap the Edit icon ( The Edit screen will be displayed. Modify, as you want. When you have finished modification, tap modification.
  • Page 47 The new category name created will be displayed in the Categories column. • If you want to use the category name not only for the application that created the entry but for all category settings in the SL-5500, tap the “Global” checkbox. The indication of the Application button turns to “All”.
  • Page 48 • Regardless of whether there is a global category name or not, you cannot create the same category name with that of the category you have already created in the SL-5500. • The default category names (Business, Personal) cannot be renamed and deleted.

  • Page 49: Using The Index Screen

    00 Cover.book Page 47 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Using the Index screen Application name Title bar Adjusting the column width You can change the column width on the Index screen of each application. On the Index screen, drag the column boundary between each label button. Changing the entry order in the list You can change the listing order on the Index screen of each application.

  • Page 50: Using The Menu Bar

    Address Book application. Selecting a menu command or shortcut icon The SL-5500 offers the following common menu operations. The menu commands and shortcut icons differ according to the application. Some menu commands will be dimmed according to the screen you open.
  • Page 51 00 Cover.book Page 49 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Press the left or right cursor key ( name, if available. The menu command(s) available pop up immediately. Press the up or down cursor key ( command. Repeat pressing the left or right cursor key ( Press the SELECT key to execute the focused command.
  • Page 52 Menus and shortcut icons The following menus and menu commands are common to the Index and Edit screens of some PIM applications installed in the SL-5500. Some of them are indicated in the shortcut icon format on the Menu bar.
  • Page 53 00 Cover.book Page 51 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Opening a screen to create a new entry On the Index screen, tap the “Data” menu and then tap “New***”. Or tap the New icon ( The new entry screen for the selected application will be displayed. Note: Pressing new screen.

  • Page 54: Duplicating An Entry

    00 Cover.book Page 52 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Duplicating an entry Move the focus on the desired entry on the Index screen using Tap the “Data” menu and then tap “Duplicate”. The selected entry will be duplicated. Transferring data by an infrared beam You can transfer entries created in the Address Book, Calendar, and Todo List applications using the IR port (IrDA) on the left side of the unit.
  • Page 55 00 Cover.book Page 53 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Tap the drop-down list button. All category names appear in alphabetical order. Tap the category you want to display and then tap "Select." The Select category screen closes and then the entries belonging to the selected category will be displayed on the Index screen.
  • Page 56 00 Cover.book Page 54 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations • By tap-and-dragging on the title bar of the Find screen, you can move it and see the hidden part of the list, etc. on the screen. Enter the keyword. Note: Enter the keyword by entry items, such as “First Name”...

  • Page 57: Using The Details Screen

    00 Cover.book Page 55 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Using the Details screen The “Details” screen of the application or Documents file shows the information of the application or Documents file. From the Details screen of the Documents file, you can delete, duplicate, and beam it.
  • Page 58 When checked, the category name will be available for all category settings in the SL-5500. Delete File button Deletes the file stored in the internal memory of the SL-5500, CF or SD/MMC memory card. Copy button Copies the file to the direction you select with the Location drop-down list button.
  • Page 59 Enter the new category name and then tap “OK”. • If you want to use the category name not only for the application that created the entry but for all category settings in the SL-5500, tap the “Global” checkbox. The indication of the Application button turns to “All”.

  • Page 60: Using The Documents Folder

    • Text Editor and Voice Recorder entries • Files stored on the expansion memory card (CF or SD/MMC memory card that the SL-5500 applications can handle) • Files copied from a PC and e-mail attachment files that can be handled by the...
  • Page 61 00 Cover.book Page 59 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM The file type name will be displayed according to the file type of the file in the Documents folder. File type button Tap the desired file type. To show text documents, tap “text”, for example. The files of other types will be hidden.
  • Page 62 00 Cover.book Page 60 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Tap the desired category. Only the documents belonging to the category chosen will be displayed and the rest will be hidden. Tap the “All” category to show documents in any category. If you want to change or add a file’s category classification, change the settings in the Details screen of the document file.

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Volume

    00 Cover.book Page 61 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Adjusting the volume Volume setting allows you to adjust the volume of the stereo headphone to listen to the Media Player and Voice Recorder files or the alarm, keyclicks, and screentaps. The Sound volume icon always appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the taskbar.

  • Page 64: Checking The Battery Level

    00 Cover.book Page 62 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Checking the battery level Tap the Battery icon in the bottom right-hand corner to check the battery level. The Battery Status screen will appear. Battery indicator The battery indicator displays the remaining battery power in green for AC adapter connection or in blue for AC adapter disconnection.

  • Page 65: Using Expansion Memory Cards

    • Insert the card if the start-up routine has been completed (the keyboard and other function keys will be fully operational) after the power is switched on. If the card is inserted before the start-up routine is completed, the SL-5500 will not recognize the card properly, and this may result in incorrect operation.
  • Page 66 • The Eject Operation is not available if any files on the memory cards are open, or if a modem card, etc. is in use. • If you do not carry out the Eject Operation, the SL-5500 will not recognize cards properly, and this may result in incorrect operation.
  • Page 67 Note: Use only the SD memory card and Multi Media Card for the SL-5500 recommended by Sharp. Otherwise, the SD card icon will not appear on the taskbar.

  • Page 68: Using Help

    00 Cover.book Page 66 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Basic Operations Using Help The Help Browser is a hypertext help system that works in a similar way to a Web browser. In the Applications folder of the Home screen, tap the “Help Browser” icon. The top screen will be displayed.
  • Page 69 00 Cover.book Page 67 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Removing bookmarks Tap the “Bookmarks” menu and select the bookmarked page that you want to remove from the menu. The bookmarked page will be displayed. Tap the “Bookmarks” menu and then tap “Remove from Bookmarks”. The bookmark of the page you are on will be removed from the bookmarks.
  • Page 70 00 Cover.book Page 68 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM...

  • Page 71: Appendix

    (On/Off) to restart the SL-5500. The Home screen will be displayed. Full reset If the SL-5500 still fails to function after the software reset is done as instructed above, you will have to do a hardware reset. Caution Performing the hardware reset will erase all data created and all add-on applications installed in the SL-5500.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Battery

    – When the fully charged operating battery (EA-BL06) is inserted. • The rechargeable back-up battery will be exhausted if you leave an already exhausted operating battery in the SL-5500 for more than a day, or when you replace the operating battery.

  • Page 73: Conditions Of Use

    • Do not use solvents to clean your SL-5500. Use only a soft, dry cloth. • Do not carry your SL-5500 in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down. The display is made of glass and is particularly fragile.
  • Page 74 00 Cover.book Page 72 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Conditions of use • When the battery is removed from the SL-5500, use a cover made of a non- conductive polythene bag for keeping and carrying the battery safely. In the U.S.A., Canada only “BATTERY DISPOSAL”...
  • Page 75 Rechargeable battery • Only use the “EA-BL06” rechargeable battery. • When charging, be sure to use the SL-5500 only with the “EA-70” AC adapter. • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. • Also keep the battery away from open flames.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    “NORMAL OPERATION”. (Refer to page 69.) The SL-5500 turns itself off. • You have not operated the SL-5500 for a certain period and Auto power off function is activated. • Check the battery indicator status on the screen. If it is low, charge the battery immediately.
  • Page 77 The built-in rechargeable back-up battery is almost exhausted. Connect the AC adapter to the SL-5500 for more than 30 hours or insert a fully charged battery (EA-BL06) into the SL-5500 for more than 30 hours. The back-up battery will be charged to its full capacity.

  • Page 78: Specifications

    00 Cover.book Page 76 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM Specifications Specifications Hardware Strong ARM (SA-1110, 206 MHz) Platform OS: Linux 2.4 (Embedix) • Linux based embedded operating system (Embedix™) Memory ROM: 16MB FLASH for OS, Applications, Driver, etc. RAM: 64MB SDRAM Display Reflective TFT LCD with front light 3.5"...

  • Page 79: Battery Life

    Data storage time (at a temperature of under 25°C (75°F)) When the power of the SL-5500 is turned off at a temperature of under 25°C (75°F) after the brand-new battery is fully charged. • approx. 10 days When the operating battery is exhausted and the power can not be turned on.
  • Page 80 Excluding the display protection cover: Approx. 194g (6.8 oz) Including the display protection cover: Approx. 212g (7.5 oz) Docking Station Connector used: USB, SHARP I/O PORT Dimensions: Approx. 86 (W) x 65 (H) x 107 (D) mm Approx. 3.4 (W) x 2.6 (H) x 4.2 (D) inches Cable length: Approx.

  • Page 81: Product Support

    Prior to contacting us, please have the following information available. • The serial number of your SL-5500 (indicated on the back of the unit). Product Registration and Support URL: www.sharp-usa.com...
  • Page 82 10 Back Cover.fm Page 80 Saturday, January 19, 2002 12:48 PM In Europe: This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/ EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
  • Page 83 Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
  • Page 84 00 Cover.book Page 82 Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:33 AM SHARP CORPORATION 02BTO(TINSE1273YCZZ) Printed in Japan Imprimé au Japon...

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