Sharp zaurus sl-5500 driver and sync program

Sharp is now shipping the zaurus sl 5600 linuxbased pda. Can i use jbuilder to write applications for the sharp zaurus sl5000d. Sharp el6790p memo master organizer 128kb back light computer sync new. Install the terminal program by default, the zaurus and most sharpreleased software updates do not come with a terminal program you can use to get a shell prompt to run the familiar linux commands like ls, cp, ping, etc. View and download sharp zaurus sl 5500 software manual online. I use a stock zaurus sl 5500 with the sharp roms and qtopia environment. Though based on contemporary electronics a 206 mhz strongarm processor and a sidelit reflective color display, the sl 5500 departed from palms and pocket pcs by using an embedded version of linux. Button or key operations are included, if they make it easier to carry out the function. Messing around with bmap i changed a couple of values for the usbdnet driver and now mandrake loads up the correct driver. The jvm supports classes created with at most jdk 1. Newer kernel, no more rootprivsforeverything, jffs2, dropping slow xml. Bill kendrick writes sharps harddrivepacking slc3000 model zaurus available in the u. With the driver cd, you set up all of the appropriate drivers and it actually sets up a tcpip connection via the usb port to the device in the cradle. I did not try the intellisync software on my desktop because the instruction manual stated that only one of the two sync software choices can be installed on your pc system at one time.

Sharp zaurus pda has all kind of potential, but some small. In late 2001 sharp released its first linuxbased pda, the zaurus sl5500. And so being the linux lovers we are, we got one and here is. Its pc synchronization program for microsoft outlook makes it easy to keep all information uptodate. As with most pdas, there are a lot of tradeoffs that have to be made yet. The sharp zaurus sl5600 personal mobile tool is the most recent release in the 5000 series. The standard program an embedded version of the kde projects konsole is available from. Sealed new vintage sharp yo100cp electronic 10kb organizer nos.

The zaurus sl 5500 is compatible with a number of modem options for maximum flexibility in communication. On the back of the tv on a sticker that shows a bar code and serial number. When i looked at the sharp web site i saw two linux pda models present for sale in the usa. The zaurus also comes complete with a docking station that. To synchronize your zaurus with outlook you need to install intellysync. The linux documentation project considers the zaurus series. If the zaurus is turned on and off in rapid succession, older driver versions could freeze the usb subsystem on the mac.

Bill kendrick writes sharp s harddrivepacking sl c3000 model zaurus available in the u. Sharp just posted a whitepaper pdf comparing the two models. View and download sharp zaurus sl5500 quick start manual online. The model number may also be visible on the side of the tv panel. When you plug in the zaurus, it is recognized as a usb device, and mandrake tries to load the driver for it. Ive been playing with my new linuxpowered sharp zaurus sl5500 pda since last thursday and i wanted to pass along my impressions so far. Sharp el6590b memo master electronic organizer 32kb 9 built. Unfollow sharp sl 5500 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

The openbsd zaurus port was discontinued after the 6. 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 kde. Using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7 windows vista and. Some larger countertop ovens and builtin may have the label. In late 2001 sharp released its first linuxbased pda, the zaurus sl 5500. Model sharp zaurus sl5600 sharp zaurus sl5600 sl5600. The sl5500 can be operated by either pressing keys on the keyboard or tapping an item buttons, etc. Only flash your zaurus with the rom that goes to that model of the device. Sep 22, 20 unboxing the linuxbased palmtop, sharp zaurus sl 5500 yes, i said cl 5500 in the video. Sharp zaurus sl 5500 running openzaurus and opie, with docking cradle and stylus the sharp zaurus is the name of a series of personal digital assistants pdas made by sharp corporation. 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. The sharp zaurus is the name of a series of personal digital assistants pdas made by sharp corporation. Mcci driver and sync software intellisync for sl or qtopia desktop. The zaurus sl5500 is a new exciting pda from sharp with exceptional personal information management, mobile communications and mobile multimedia tools.

I connect my zaurus to the internet through the cradle with tcpip over usb to a windows xp laptop. The sharp zaurus sl5500 combines stateoftheart sharp technology and sharp innovation to deliver a unique and compelling pda solution. Openbsdzaurus is an effort to make openbsd run on several pdas of the sharp zaurus family. You can ping the device and connect to it through other. Initially targeted is the c3000c3100c3200 models which contain a 4gb cf hard drive internally. Make sure to flash the sl5500 with the sl5500 rom and not the. Sharp zaurus slc3100 by icruise october 10, 2005 december 14, 2008 uncategorized linux based pda related, pda 12 comments the slc3100 is. Dec 20, 2009 page 1 of 2 using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7 posted in windows vista and windows 7. Compared to the sl 5500 thats been out for the past year, this new model sports a 400mhz xscale cpu, twice the flash 32mb, twice the ram 64mb a much better battery 1700 ma. The zaurus sl5500 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. Oct 10, 2005 sharp zaurus slc3100 by icruise october 10, 2005 december 14, 2008 uncategorized linux based pda related, pda 12 comments the slc3100 is the latest entry in sharps line of zaurus pdas.

Sharp zaurus sl5600 personal mobile tool linux journal. The client side of emotion runs on the sharp zaurus sl5x00 and the server side runs on a computer running windows os. Bill kendrick writes a cool as the sharp zaurus sl5500 linuxbased pda is, there are definitely some quibbles about battery life, software and syncing. The sharp zaurus sl5500 offers everything from mobile communications to mobile multimedia. See the slc7x0 section, most of this applies for these as well. As the owner of a zaurus sl5500, i was pleased to see the many hardware and software improvements sharp has made in the 5600. Since the sharp zaurus sl5500 uses linux with qtopia, a qt system for embedded systems, this became an obvious choice since i already know qt programming on linux. Make sure to flash the sl 5500 with the sl 5500 rom and not the sl 5000d rom. Mar 10, 2003 the zaurus sl5500 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. There is a site which offers a serial keyboard driver and a patch for the ipaq.

Can i use jbuilder to write applications for the sharp. They cover the differences between this one and earlier, similar models, and even go over some of the stuff interesting to linux users. I have a 128 mb sd card currently formatted as default fat. I use a stock zaurus sl5500 with the sharp roms and qtopia environment. Openbsd zaurus is an effort to make openbsd run on several pdas of the sharp zaurus family. Bill kendrick writes linuxdevices is reporting the good news. Usbdnet driver for sharp zaurus sl5500 sync next by thread. The sharp zaurus sl50005500 wasnt the first linux pda, but the one. View and download sharp zaurus sl5500 software manual online. Though based on contemporary electronics a 206 mhz strongarm processor and a sidelit reflective color display, the sl5500 departed from palms and pocket pcs by using an embedded version of linux. Then connect the zaurus to the pc via the usb cable. 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.

Thrillingly, sharp brought the new model to the us, first as just a developers edition the sl 5000 and then as a consumer model the sl 5500. Ive been playing with my new linuxpowered sharp zaurus sl5500 pda since last thursday. Unfollow sharp sl5500 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sharp, pda, pmt, slc860, zaurus, windows, xp, setup.

Keys this manual represents keys with the following. Compared to the sl5500 thats been out for the past year, this new model sports a 400mhz xscale cpu, twice the flash 32mb, twice the ram 64mb a much better battery 1700 ma. Sharp zaurus pda has all kind of potential, but some small problems. With the driver cd, you set up all of the appropriate drivers and it actually sets up. Choose the option for advanced users like in the picture and click continue. Make sure to flash the sl 5000d with the sl 5000d rom and not the sl 5500 rom. 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. Does anyone know where i can download the zaurus sofware for free and will it work on windows 7. Sharp zaurus sl5500 quick start manual pdf download. 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. Sharp zaurus collie sl5500 sharp zaurus poodle sl5600. First off, i have to say this is the coolest little gadget since sliced bread. Summary of contents for sharp zaurus sl5500 page 1 quick start guide read this first congratulations on your new purchase of the sharp zaurus sl5500.

They were culled from various web pages, forums or irc channels. Schaller invites anyone interested in integrating mobile, lowcost, handheld computers with mac os xbased it applications to contact the project. This will scare windows and hell start the new hardware wizard. Page 1 of 2 using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7 posted in windows vista and windows 7. Summary of contents for sharp zaurus sl 5500 page 1 quick start guide read this first congratulations on your new purchase of the sharp zaurus sl 5500. Photos, hardware modifications and extensions, datasheets, sharp ce170ts serial. The zaurus sl5500 comes equipped with an extensive software application package including address book, calendar, calculator, text editor, to. Thrillingly, sharp brought the new model to the us, first as just a developers edition the sl5000 and then as a consumer model the sl5500. The slc7x08x0 support is still somewhat rough, and needs some manual tweaking. In october 2004 sharp announced the slc3000 the worlds first pda with an integrated hard disk drive preceding the palm life drive. Using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7 windows vista. I had a lot of problems with the usb network layer on my system and could not sync properly. Since the ipaq and the zaurus are based on the same cpu architecture, strongarm, i hope that the driver provided there will also work on the zaurus. A switch from the driver uhci to usbuhci for my host dit it.

Nikolaus schaller reports progress in the mystep project to run mac os x applications on the sharp zaurus. Model sharp zaurus sl 5600 sharp zaurus sl 5600 sl 5600. Make sure to flash the sl5000d with the sl5000d rom and not the sl5500 rom. This sticker may be on either the right or left side, depending on the model. Bill kendrick writes a cool as the sharp zaurus sl 5500 linuxbased pda is, there are definitely some quibbles about battery life, software and syncing.

Though not yet ready for production, the newest release brings more maturity and features, and dr. Aug 18, 2003 usb driver or storage cards, possible sync support in future thru 3rd party overview the recently released in japan sharp zaurus slc760 is the current top of the. This operation manual mainly describes the stylus operation. This new model, currently only officially available in japan, sports a larger keyboard than the sl5500 we have in the us, as well as a full 640x480 screen and 400mhz xscale cpu. Contribute to lizhm82devkit8000 kernel development by creating an account on github. The openbsdzaurus port was discontinued after the 6. Software development for a sharp zaurus sl5500 linux pda. The zaurus sl 5500 is a new exciting pda from sharp with exceptional personal information management, mobile communications and mobile multimedia tools. The viewable area on the zaurus screen is 240 x 320 so that is the maximum size you can make your frames if you want them to be entirely visible. Usb driver or storage cards, possible sync support in future thru 3rd party overview the recently released in japan sharp zaurus slc760 is the current top of the.

The zaurus was the most popular pda during the 1990s in japan and was based on a proprietary operating system. Sharp is now shipping the zaurus sl5600 linuxbased pda. The sharp zaurus sl 5500 offers everything from mobile communications to mobile multimedia. Make sure to flash the sl5500 with the sl5500 rom and not the sl5000d rom. Pc by using pc synchronize software before you start flashrom update. Unfortunately, the driver for the sdcontroller is binaryonly and thus nonfree. To connect the zaurus to a windows desktop over usb, i installed a driver from the included cd. Fortunately, it seems the folks at sharp and trolltech have been working on it for the new 5600 model. External serial keyboard so far i was not able to get it going. Zaurus sl5600sl5500 comparison whitepaper slashdot.