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ROM Update
This page will give you complete instructions to download and install the
ROM for the Zaurus SL-5500. This ROM is the exact same ROM that shipped with the SL-5500 Zaurus and is intended for users who want to get the ROM back to the shipping condition.
Installation Instructions
Following is the sequences to update the SL-5500 FlashROM to the
latest FlashROM image. MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION BELOW
STEP BY STEP.
- For the FlashROM update, CF memory card (32MB or more) is used. You
must prepare a CF card in order to update the FlashROM. The CF card
must be formated by FAT16, or must not be re-formatted from the
default format (since purchased.)
SHARP recommends that you make sure the prepared CF card is
correctly recognized by the SL-5500 before you atempt to update the
FlashROM. In order to confirm;
- insert the CF card,
- invoke "File Manager" application,
- change the directory to /var/mnt/cf/
(After invoking "File Manager", tap "upper arrow" icon
twice to
change directory to /root/, and then tap respective directory icon.)
If you see "NotAvailable", the CF card cannot be used.
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Make sure to take back-up of important data onto your PC by using PC synchronize software before you start FlashROM update. Data will be lost or altered during the update process.
Please refer to the readme file that comes in the updated SYNC software archive for how to update the software and how to back up your data.
Data will be lost or altered during the update process.
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Once you take back-up of all important data from your SL-5500, turn
off the SL-5500.
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In order to extract the downloaded archive on your PC, create a
folder, (such as c:\tmp), copy the downloaded archive, and simply
execute.
Once executed, you will find "Ospack" file. Copy the "Ospack"
file to the root directory of the CF Card.
Make sure to remove all other files from the root directory of the
CF card.
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Insert the CF Card to SL-5500 properly.
- Make sure that AC adapter is connected to the SL-5500, and is
actually power supplied.
IMPORTANT NOTICE (WARNING)
MAKE SURE TO USE AC ADAPTER TO UPDATE THE FLASHROM. WHEN CONNECTED,
THE ORANGE LED ON THE DEVICE WILL TURN ON. Note that If the AC
adapter is not used, the device will not perform as expected in the
following instruction.
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Open the battery compartment lid. Make sure you DO NOT take battery
out.
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While pressing [C] and [D] keys, push "FULL RESET" button once.
"FULL RESET" button is located on the lower right side of the
battery
compartment.
- When successfully pressed, the green LED (with "mail" symbol
print)
and orange LED (with "battery" symbol print) will turn on.
When these LEDs are turned on, the update program starts.
IMPORTANT NOTICE (WARNING)
DO NOT ABORT, or UNPLUG AC ADAPTER WHILE LEDs ARE ON. Aborting or
unplugging AC adapter during the update may cause fault, or damage
affecting the SL-5500.
If the orange LED did not turn on, while the green LED is on, the AC
adapter may not be conected properly. If this status happens, WAIT
TILL THE GREEN LED GOES OFF, and DO NOT push FULL RESET button while
green LED is on. ABORTING the update by pushing FULL RESET button
while green LED is on willcause a serious fault, or damage that
affects the SL-5500.
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In approx. 3 minutes, the LEDs will turn off. When turned off,
FlashROM update program is now completed.
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Pull out the CF card, and push "FULL RESET" button.
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Close the battery compartment lid, and slide the battery replacement
switch to "NORMAL OPERATION".
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Press On/Off button to power on the SL-5500. The updated system now starts.
Downloads
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Read Me File: Download (.txt
7K)
This Read Me text file will give you complete instructions on how to install
the latest ROM. It will also give you some troubleshooting tips, instructions
on how to verify the version number, and other important information.
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OSPACK File: Download (16.8M)
This OSPACK file contains the ROM image of the SL-5500 system software.
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