Software Update: SL-5500 System
ROM
 This
page will give you complete instructions to download and install the
latest updated ROM for the Zaurus SL-5500. The System update is provided
to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions to your current
version.
The supported operating systems for this update are as
follows: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows
Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation with SP6, Windows XP Home, Windows XP
Professional.
ROM Version: 2.2, May 8, 2002 For U.S.
Only
Summary of
Changes
Fixes: 1. Fixes email text formatting of email messages when
text view is de-selected (default).
2. Fixes screen corruption page
view percentage is changed on PDF documents viewed in the Opera
browser.
3. Fixes corruption of Birthday and Anniversary fields
when receiving a beamed contact from Pocket PC 2002
devices.
Enhancements: 1. Email text wraps when composing
email messages.
2. Added search field in the index view of the
Address Book.
3. Added quick access tabs in the Address
Book.
4. Adds support for 1600 x 1200 images in the Image
Viewer
Installation
Instructions

System ROM update for Intellisync
Users Warning: Before initializing the ROM update, you must
first backup any data that you want to keep. All the applications which
you installed, your PIM information and your settings will be erased when
installing the new ROM. You can skip the backup step if you are willing to
lose this information.
1. Backup installed applications: Installed applications, PIM data
(Address Book, Calendar, To do, Email) and settings will be lost during
the update. To store this information, please follow the following steps.
You will need a SD or CF memory card. Insert a CF or SD card into the
appropriate card slots on the Zaurus and turn the device on. Tap the Q
icon in the bottom left corner of the screen, tap on Settings, and then
tap on Backup Restore. On the Backup/Restore screen, tap on Backup, tap on
CF (if you want to backup to the CF card) or SD (if you want backup to the
SD card), then tap on Start.
2. Backup documents: This step can be skipped if you do not want to
backup your documents on the Zaurus. Place the Zaurus into the docking
station with the unit powered on and open the Intellisync file transfer
program by clicking on the Intellisync icon in the system tray on your PC
and selecting File Transfer. In the Zaurus Documents window, the window
located on the right side of the File Transfer window, select the files
which are on your Zaurus that you want to backup and click on the blue
arrow pointing to the left. Close the File Transfer Window after the
transfer is complete.
3. Download the Sytem ROM and System ROM update utility: Download
the ospack.srom file and qpe-appROM_1.5.0-1_arm.ipk files (below) and save
them in the Intellisync Access folder located on the Windows desktop.
4. Transfer the System ROM and System ROM update utility to the
Zaurus: With the Zaurus unit powered on and docked in the docking
station, open the file transfer program by clicking on the Intellisync
icon in the system tray of the PC and selecting File Transfer. In the
PC:Accessfolder, the box on the left side of the File Transfer window,
select ospack.srom and qpe-appROM_1.5.0-1_arm.ipk files and click on the
red arrow pointing to the right. Note: The System ROM file is quite large
and could take several minutes to transfer. When the transfer is complete,
the two files will appear in the Zaurus:Documents window located on the
right side of the File Transfer window. Close the File Transfer
Window.
5. Install the System ROM Update utility: On the Zaurus unit, tap on
the Q button in the bottom left corner of the screen, tap on Settings,
then tap on Add/Remove Software. In the Add/Remove Software window, select
Install packages. In the Package Installer window, tap on qpe-appROM. In
the Install window, select RAM and then select the OK button. Now tap on
the "x" in the top right corner of the Package Installer window, then tap
on the "x" in the top right corner of the Add/Remove Software window. You
will see a timer while the packages are installing.
6. Update the System ROM: IMPORTANT: THE ZAURUS UNIT MUST BE
CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL AC POWER DURING THE ROM UPDATE! On the Zaurus
unit, tap on the "Q" button in the bottom left corner of the screen, tap
on Applications, then tap on UpdateROM. Read the warning information on
the screen and tap on the Yes button if you accept the Warning. Read the
information on the next screen and then tap on Update. The Email (green
LED) and Battery Charge (Amber LED) will both turn on during the System
ROM update. The System ROM update will take several minutes. After the two
LEDs turn off, the System ROM update is complete.
7. Perform a full reset: Slide the switch on the back of the Zaurus
from Normal Operation to Replace Battery. Remove the battery door cover.
With the tip of the stylus, press the full reset button (see Operation
Manual for location of Full Reset Button). Slide the battery door cover
back into its location and slide the switch back to the Normal Operation
setting. The System ROM is now complete.
System ROM update for Qtopia(TM) Desktop
Users Warning: Before the ROM update, you must first
backup any data that you want to keep.
1. Backup installed applications: Installed applications, PIM data
(Address Book, Calendar, To do, Email) and settings will be lost during
the update. To store this information, please follow the following steps.
You will need a SD or CF memory card. Insert a CF or SD card into the
appropriate card slots on the Zaurus and turn the device on. Tap the Q
icon in the bottom left corner of the screen, tap on Settings, and then
tap on Backup Restore. On the Backup/Restore screen, tap on Backup, tap on
CF (if you want to backup to the CF card) or SD (if you want backup to the
SD card), then tap on Start.
2. Backup documents: This step can be skipped if you do not want to
backup your documents on the Zaurus. Place the Zaurus into the docking
station with the unit on and open the Qtopia desktop application on the
PC. Select the Documents icon on the left side of the screen and then
select all the icons of the documents you would like to back up. Click on
the Download icon on the tool bar and then specify the directory to store
the documents in the Browse for Folder window, then click on OK.
3. Download the Sytem ROM and System ROM update utility: Download
the ospack.srom file and qpe-appROM_1.5.0-1_arm.ipk files (below) and
store them in a directory on your PC.
4. Transfer the System ROM and System ROM update utility to the
Zaurus: With the Zaurus unit powered on and docked into the docking
station, open the Qtopia desktop application. Select the Documents icon on
the left side of the screen and then select the Upload icon on the tool
bar. In the Upload dialog Window, select the ospack.srom and
qpe-appROM_1.5.0-1_arm.ipk files and then click on Open. The files will
now be uploaded to the Zaurus.
5. Install the System ROM Update utility: On the Zaurus unit, tap on
the Q button in the bottom left corner of the screen, tap on Settings,
then tap on Add/Remove Software. In the Add/Remove Software window, select
Install packages. In the Package Installer window, tap on qpe-appROM. In
the Install window, select RAM and then select the OK button. Now tap on
the "x" in the top right corner of the Package Installer window, then tap
on the "x" in the top right corner of the Add/Remove Software window. You
will see a timer while the packages are installing.
6. Update the System ROM: IMPORTANT: THE ZAURUS UNIT MUST BE
CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL AC POWER DURING THE ROM UPDATE! On the Zaurus
unit, tap on the "Q" button in the bottom left corner of the screen, tap
on Applications, then tap on UpdateROM. Read the warning information on
the screen and tap on the Yes button if you accept the Warning. Read the
information on the next screen and then tap on Update. The Email (green
LED) and Battery Charge (Amber LED) will both turn on during the System
ROM update. The System ROM update will take several minutes. After the two
LEDs turn off, the System ROM update is complete.
7. Perform a full reset. Slide the switch on the back of the Zaurus
from Normal Operation to Replace Battery. Remove the battery door cover.
With the tip of the stylus, press the full reset button (see Operation
Manual for location of Full Reset Button). Slide the battery door cover
back into its location and slide the switch back to the Normal Operation
setting. The System ROM is now complete.
Notes: The System ROM file is quite large. Therefore
transferring the file and performing the update will take several
minutes.
Downloads

You
must download both of the following files to install the System ROM
Update.

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qpe-appROM_1.5.0-1_arm.ipk File: Download (.ipk
14K) This file is the System ROM Update application used to
update the System ROM.
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ospack.srom
File: Download (.srom
16.3M) This ospack.srom file contains the System ROM update
image.
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