Sharp SL-5500 Specifications

Start-up GuideStart-up Guide

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,

Quick Start 9Step 4: Display protection coverTo open the Display protection cover When carrying the SL-5500, be sure to close the cover to protect th

10 Quick StartStep 5: Initial settingsCarry out the initial setup of the SL-5500 after completing the battery charge.Performing a FULL RESETYou have

Quick Start 114.Replace the battery compartment lid.Note: Be sure to replace the battery compartment lid before you use the SL-5500.5.Slide the batter

12 Quick StartSetting the date and timeFor the time-critical functions to work properly, the built-in clock must be set to the current date and time.N

Quick Start 13• 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

14 Quick StartNote:On this screen you cannot select or enter the category name.Follow the next procedure.Setting your passcodeBy setting your own pass

About your SL-5500 15About your SL-5500Useful functions and services of the SL-5500Your SL-5500 has the following features:• A large colorful LCD scre

16 About your SL-5500ApplicationsAddress Book Allows you to check the list of existing names and contact details.Calendar Allows you to store events a

About your SL-5500 17Note:For details on how to use the Hancom Presenter, HancomSheet, and HancomWord, see the online documentation on the CD-ROM supp

In the U.S.A.Declaration of ConformityPersonal Mobile Tool: SL-5500This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol

18 About your SL-5500 GamesRecalibrate Allows you to calibrate the touch-panel screen.Security Allows you to set your own pass code to protect your un

About your SL-5500 19Part names and functionsFront1.Display2.Address Book key3.HOME key4.Menu Popup key (Front light key)5.EMail key6.OK key7.Cursor k

20About your SL-5500BackRear17.Eyelets for the handstrap18.Battery compartment lid20.FULL RESET button19.Battery replacement switch03 About SL5500.fm

About your SL-5500 211.Display: Displays applications, menus, and data stored in the SL-5500.2. Address Book key: Opens the Address Book application.3

22 About your SL-550020.FULL RESET button: Performs the hardware reset. All data created and all add-on applications installed in the SL-5500 will be

About your SL-5500 23Opening or closing the keyboardConnecting the SL-5500 to your PCTo synchronize data with a PC, connect the SL-5500 to your PC usi

24 About your SL-5500Charging using the Docking Station1.Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.2.Plug the AC adapter connector into the Docking

About your SL-5500 255.When the charging has been completed, the LED indicator will turn off. Then lift the SL-5500 from the Docking Station and close

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Basic Operations 27Basic OperationsTurning on and offTurning the unit onPress (On/Off) to turn the power on.Note: When the battery level is low, the

Introduction 1IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing the SL-5500 Personal Mobile Tool.Read this SL-5500 Start-up Guide first. Then, refer to the SL

28 Basic OperationsOperating methodsThe SL-5500 can be operated by either pressing keys on the keyboard or tapping an item (buttons, etc.) on the scre

Basic Operations 29Home screenPress (HOME key) to display the Home screen. The Home screen consists of the following five folders. Press or tap on

30 Basic OperationsNavigation tabsTap Applications, Games, Jeode, Settings or Documents, to show what’s available.Using the TaskbarLeft of t

Basic Operations 31Using ApplicationsTap Applications, Games, Jeode, Settings or Documents to show what’s available. Then tap the applicatio

32 Basic OperationsEntering charactersThe SL-5500 provides two ways of entering characters: using the hardware keyboard and software keyboard.Using th

Basic Operations 33Typing in textTyping text is simple and straightforward. Press a key to enter the corresponding letter.For example (when Caps lock

34 Basic OperationsSoftware keyboardBy default, “ ” appears at the bottom left of the screen.Tap the Input Methods menu icon ( ) to pop up a list of i

Basic Operations 35HandwritingPop up the input area in handwriting mode.Write a letter with the stylus. There are three input areas: Uppercase letter

36 Basic OperationsHandwriting RecognitionTap the Help button of the Handwriting input method to view the tips or to use the trainer.The Tips folder s

Basic Operations 37Practicing your handwritingWhile the selected character is demonstrated in the Sample area, practice your handwriting on the right

2 Introduction• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • SD logo is a trademark.• Java and PersonalJava are trademarks of Sun Microsyste

38 Basic OperationsInput areas displayedYou can customize the input area shown in handwriting mode. (See below.)If you want to have both uppercase inp

Basic Operations 394.Tap the “Add” button to add your writing.5.Tap to save your writing.If you want to delete the way of writing recognized by the

40 Basic OperationsKeyboardPop up the input area in keyboard mode.The keyboard works just like a full-size keyboard, except that you tap the keys inst

Basic Operations 41Pickboard Top RowThis row has the 123 letter group for entering digits, the symbols letter group and some command words.Tap Space t

42 Basic OperationsThis will pop up the Add dialog which presents lists of letters. To switch between upper and lower case letter, tap a letter button

Basic Operations 43Creating and modifying an entry(For Address Book, Calendar, and Todo List applications)This section shows the screen examples of th

44 Basic OperationsModifying an entry1.On the Index screen, select an entry you want to modify.2.Tap the Edit icon ( ).The Edit screen will be display

Basic Operations 453.Tap the “Add” button.The Add screen appears for entering a new category name.4.Enter the new category name and then tap “OK”.The

46 Basic OperationsNote: • Regardless of whether there is a global category name or not, you cannot create the same category name with that of the cat

Basic Operations 47Using the Index screen.Adjusting the column widthYou can change the column width on the Index screen of each application.1.On the I

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48 Basic OperationsUsing the Menu barThe Index and/or Edit screen of some applications has menus and/or shortcut icons of applications. Some menu comm

Basic Operations 492.Press the left or right cursor key ( or ) to move the focus on the next menu name, if available.The menu command(s) available

50 Basic OperationsMenus and shortcut iconsThe following menus and menu commands are common to the Index and Edit screens of some PIM applications ins

Basic Operations 51Opening a screen to create a new entry1.On the Index screen, tap the “Data” menu and then tap “New***”.Or tap the New icon ( ) on t

52 Basic OperationsDuplicating an entry1.Move the focus on the desired entry on the Index screen using .2.Tap the “Data” menu and then tap “Duplicate

Basic Operations 532.Tap the drop-down list button.All category names appear in alphabetical order.3.Tap the category you want to display and then tap

54 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.

Basic Operations 55Using the Details screenThe “Details” screen of the application or Documents file shows the information of the application or Docum

56 Basic OperationsUsing the Document Details screen1.In the Documents folder of the Home screen, tap and hold for a few moments on a Document file ic

Basic Operations 57Assigning a new category (categories) to a Document fileLike the entries of the Address Book and Todo List applications, you can cl

4 Quick StartQuick StartStep 1: Check the contentsSL-5500 Personal Mobile Toolwith Display protection coverStylus (attached in the SL-5500)CF Slot Pr

58 Basic Operations4.Tap the checkbox of the category you want to assign to the Document file.• If you want to assign multiple category names to a ent

Basic Operations 59The file type name will be displayed according to the file type of the file in the Documents folder. .2.Tap the desired file type.

60 Basic Operations2.Tap the desired category. Only the documents belonging to the category chosen will be displayed and the rest will be hidden.Tap t

Basic Operations 61Adjusting the volumeVolume setting allows you to adjust the volume of the stereo headphone to listen to the Media Player and Voice

62 Basic OperationsChecking the battery level1.Tap the Battery icon in the bottom right-hand corner to check the battery level.The Battery Status scre

Basic Operations 63Using expansion memory cardsYou can use a CompactFlash card, an SD memory card, and a Multi Media Card.The unit automatically recog

64 Basic OperationsRemoving1.Be sure all applications are closed before removing the card.If any applications are open, tap to close them.2.While th

Basic Operations 65Note:Some CompactFlash cards are designed not to have a protruding part on the bottom of the rear side, with which you can pick up

66 Basic OperationsUsing HelpThe Help Browser is a hypertext help system that works in a similar way to a Web browser. 1.In the Applications folder of

Basic Operations 67Removing bookmarks1.Tap the “Bookmarks” menu and select the bookmarked page that you want to remove from the menu.The bookmarked pa

Quick Start 5Note: The AC power cord plug may differ in some countries.Operation Manual Start-up Guide (this book)CD-ROM(PC link software and its Oper

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Appendix 69AppendixWhat to do if a problem occursSoftware resetA strong impact, exposure to an electrical field, or other unusual conditions may rende

70 AppendixReplacing the batteryCaution:Be sure to carry out the following procedure when you replace the battery. Otherwise all data and settings may

Conditions of use 71Conditions of useYour SL-5500 conforms to international regulations insofar as it is used under normal conditions and in accordanc

72 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 ba

Conditions of use 73PrecautionsAC adapter and AC power cordIf the following precautions are not observed, fire or electric shock may occur.• Only use

74 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your SL-5500, check the following points.If the problem remains, contact our Support.The S

Troubleshooting 75The alert message is displayed indicating that the back-up battery is exhausted.The built-in rechargeable back-up battery is almost

76 SpecificationsSpecificationsHardwareStrong ARM (SA-1110, 206 MHz)PlatformOS: Linux 2.4 (Embedix)• Linux based embedded operating system (Embedix™)M

Specifications 77Battery lifeWhen you display the Day view mode screen of the Calendar application continuously with the frontlight turned off.• appro

6 Quick StartStep 2: Inserting and charging the batteryTo insert the batteryNote: Only use the “EA-BL06” rechargeable battery (supplied).Caution:Be s

78 SpecificationsDimensions (when the slide cover is closed)Excluding the display protection cover Approx. 74 (W) x 138 (D) x 18 (H)mm Approx. 2.9 (W)

Product Support 79Product SupportPlease register on our Web site, so that we can keep you up-to-date, as new products and services become available. I

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 Anf

In the U.S.A. CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTYSHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Prod

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Quick Start 75.Slide the battery replacement switch to the “NORMAL OPERATION” position.When you use the battery for the first time, charge the battery