Sharp SL-5500 User Manual

Start-up Guide

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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

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.

Introduction 1

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2 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.

• 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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4 Quick Start

Quick Start

Step 1

SL-5500 Personal Mobile Tool

with Display protection cover

: Check the contents

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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Operation Manual Start-up Guide (this book)

Quick Start 5

CD-ROM

(PC link software and its

Operation Manual,

Support sticker

for card ejection (2 sheets)

USB drivers, etc.)

The AC power cord plug may differ in some countries.

Note:

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6 Quick Start

Step 2

: Inserting and charging the battery

To insert the battery

Only use the “EA-BL06” rechargeable battery (supplied).

Note:

Slide the battery replacement switch on the rear side of the unit to the “REPLACE BATTERY” position.

Open the battery compartment lid and gently pull it off.

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.

NORMAL OPERATION REPLACE BATTERY

Ribbon tab

Replace the battery compartment lid with the ribbon tab inside.

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.

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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

Only use the “EA-70” AC adapter (supplied).

Note:

Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC adapter connector into the SL5500 which contains the battery as shown on the right.

AC adapter jack

Quick Start 7

AC adapter

AC power cord

To A C outlet

AC power cord

AC adapter connector

AC adapter

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).

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.

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8 Quick 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

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.

: Pulling out the stylus

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Quick Start 9

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°.

Remove Replace

To remove the Display protection cover, open it more than 135°.

To replace the Display protection cover, catch it on the side hooks.

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10 Quick Start

Step 5

Carry out the initial setup of the SL-5500 after completing the battery charge.

: Initial settings

Performing a FULL RESET

You have to initialize the hardware prior to using the SL-5500.

Caution:

Slide the battery replacement switch on the rear side of the unit to the “REPLACE BATTERY” position.

Open the battery compartment lid.

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.

NORMAL OPERATION REPLACE BATTERY

Push the “FULL RESET” button on the lower right side of the battery compartment with the stylus.

Do not use an object with a

Note:

breakable or sharp tip.

FULL RESET button

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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.

Quick Start 11

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

On the Welcome screen, tap anywhere on the display.

The Calibration screen appears.

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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12 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.

For detailed information on how to enter characters, see page 32,

Note:

“Entering characters.”

Time Zone drop-down list button

City Time button

Hour and Minute

spinboxes

Date button

Time format drop-down list button Weeks start on drop-down list button

Date format drop-down list button

Tap the Time Zone drop-down list button. The default city names of six candidates will be displayed.

Select your time zone.

If your time zone is not listed, go to step 3. You can change the time zone

Note:

later using the Date/Time application. (For details, see the separate Operation Manual.)

Tap the Time format drop-down list button and tap either of the choices: 12 hour or 24 hour.

Tap the up and down arrows on the Hour and Minute spinboxes to set the correct time.

If you select the 12-hour format in step 3, select AM or PM by tapping the dropdown list.

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.

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• Tap or 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.

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.

Tap “Next” or to save the setting.

The display turns to the Edit My Personal Details screen. Follow the next procedure.

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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.)

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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14 Quick Start

On this screen you cannot select or enter the category name.

Note:

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:

Tap the “Set passcode” button.

Enter your passcode and then tap “OK”.

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.

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.

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.

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About your SL-5500 15

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 viewing of the files of the Microsoft

• 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)



PowerPoint

Word or Excel, and



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

Allows you to open the Microsoft PowerPoint data.

Presenter

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HancomSheet Allows you to open and edit the Microsoft Excel data.

HancomWord Allows you to open and edit the Microsoft Word data.

For details on how to use the Hancom Presenter, HancomSheet, and

Note:

HancomWord, see the online documentation on the CD-ROM supplied.

Settings

About your SL-5500 17

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

Wireless LAN Setting

Allows you to configure the OpenAir Wireless LAN card manufactured by Proxim.

Allows you to configure the wireless LAN card.

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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.

Games

Asteroids Destroy asteroids while avoiding collision.

Go Conquer more of the board than your opponent while

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.

avoiding capture.

Word Game Use letters to form words and score points.

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Part names and functions

Front

11.LED indicator

10.Calendar key

9.Cancel key (On/Off key)

8.SELECT key

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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

15.Slide cover

14.SHARP I/O PORT

13.AC adapter jack

16.Keyboard

12.Display protection cover

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About your SL-5500

Back

19.Battery replacement switch

17.Eyelets for the handstrap

18.Battery compartment lid

20.FULL RESET button

Rear

26.SD card slot

Reserve nut for a future and undecided optional attachment. It is not a missing screw.

21.Stylus

22.CF card slot

23.CF Slot Protection card

24.Stereo headphone jack

25.IR port

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Display: Displays applications, menus, and data stored

in the SL-5500.

Address Book key: Opens the Address Book application.

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10.

11.

12.

13.

HOME key Opens the Home screen.

Menu Popup key: Opens and then closes the pop-up menu.

( Front light key): Turns the front light on and off when pressed

and held for several seconds.

EMail key: Opens the EMail application.

OK key: Executes the current operation, closes a

window, etc.

Cursor key: Moves the cursor in the direction of the

( ) respective cursor keys you press.

SELECT key: Executes the current operation, etc.

Cancel key Cancels the current operation, closes a

window without saving settings, etc.

(On/Off key): Turns the SL-5500 on when it is powered off.

Turns the SL-5500 off when pressed and held for several seconds.

Calendar key: Opens the Calendar application.

LED indicator Charge light (amber): Turns on when charging begins. Turns off

when it is completed.

Mail light (green): Light indicating e-mail operation.

Flashes for incoming e-mail messages.

Display protection cover: Close the cover when not in use to protect the

display from damage.

AC adapter jack: Enables connection of the AC adapter.

SHARP I/O PORT: Enables connection to the Docking Station,

14.

etc.

Slide cover: Has the frequently used keys, such as the

15.

Cursor key and the HOME key. Open this cover to use the keyboard.

Keyboard: For entering characters and commands.

16.

Eyelet for the handstrap: Attach the handstrap here.

17.

Battery compartment lid: Open when inserting/removing the battery.

18.

Battery replacement switch: Switch when inserting/removing the battery.

19.

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FULL RESET button: Performs the hardware reset. All data created

20.

and all add-on applications installed in the SL5500 will be erased.

Stylus: Used to tap the buttons etc. on the screen.

21.

CF card slot (for the CompactFlash card Type I/Type II):

22.

Insert an optional CompactFlash memory card and modem card here.

CF Slot Protection card: Insert this card when the CF card slot is not

23.

being used.

Stereo headphone jack: For connecting an optional stereo headphone

24.

or headset with a microphone.

IR port: When you transmit data by an infrared beam,

25.

turn this to face the IR port of the other unit.

SD card slot (for the SD memory card and Multi Media Card):

26.

Insert an optional SD memory card or Multi Media Card here.

Docking Station

27.Connection Terminal (inside)

28.SYNC button

29.SHARP I/O PORT

Connection Terminal: Enables connection with the SHARP I/O

27.

PORT of the SL-5500.

SYNC button: Starts synchronization between the SL-5500

28.

and a PC.

SHARP I/O PORT: Enables connection to a PC, etc. with the

29.

specified connection cable, etc.

AC Adapter jack: Enables connection of the AC adapter for the

30.

Docking Station.

USB Cable: Enable connection to the USB port.

31.

30.AC Adapter jack

31.USB Cable

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Opening or closing the keyboard

To open the keyboard, hold the slide cover firmly and pull it down until it is locked. To close the keyboard, push it upwards until it is locked.

Note:

• Please close the slide cover when you carry your SL-5500. Carrying the SL-

5500 with the slide cover open may cause damage.

• Be sure to press the keys on the slide cover by opening or closing the cover until it locks into position. These keys may not work unless the cover stays open or if the cover is closed halfway.

Connecting the SL-5500 to your PC

To synchronize data with a PC, connect the SL-5500 to your PC using the Docking Station. Refer to the PC operation manual for more information regarding connection.

Docking Station

USB port

USB connector

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.

• For details on synchronization with a PC, etc., see the on-line operation manuals (on the CD-ROM) for the PC link software.

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Charging using the Docking Station

Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.

Docking Station

AC adapter jack

AC adapter (EA-70)

Plug the AC adapter connector into the Docking Station.

Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

USB cable

Docking Station

To AC outlet

AC power cord

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.

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