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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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