Hardware

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1 I thought this thing had a built-in keyboard! Where is it?

2 My Zaurus won't slide into the cradle!

3 What are these holes on the back of the Zaurus?

4 Is the new SL-5500 Zaurus compatible with the Japanese MI-E21?

5 What's the difference between the SL-5000D and the SL-5500?

6 What does the Zaurus look like inside?

7 Can I do anything in order to *ensure* the content of RAM memory has been wiped clean? (Short of removing the battery and waiting a day or so...) ?

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I thought this thing had a built-in keyboard! Where is it?

Slide the panel down

The built-in keyboard is hidden 'behind' the panel of buttons below the screen. Grab the panel on either side (left of the button, and right of the button) and pull down (away from the screen).

Be sure to pull it down all the way, until it 'locks,' otherwise the panel buttons will not work.

Last updated: 2002.Mar.28

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My Zaurus won't slide into the cradle!

Open the Sharp I/O Port

Make sure the cover on the bottom of the device, labelled , is opened. (Use a fingernail to grab the slot at the top of the door and pull down to open the cover. Then push the cover in, to insert it into the Zaurus.)

Last updated: 2002.Mar.28

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What are these holes on the back of the Zaurus?

Eyelets

The holes next to the headphone jack, on the top, and the battery door cover lock, on the bottom, are eyelets. They are for connecting straps for carrying your Zaurus on your shoulder or around your neck, or for securing it in a public display.

Last updated: 2002.Mar.28

Screw-hole

The hole near the center of the back of the Zaurus (about 1/3rd down the back) is a screwhole for mounting or securing the Zaurus.

Last updated: 2002.Mar.28

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Is the new SL-5500 Zaurus compatible with the Japanese MI-E21?

The models are not compatible

Though they have a similar appearance, and share much of the same hardware, they have different CPUs and architectures, and run different operating systems.

Last updated: 2002.Mar.28

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What's the difference between the SL-5000D and the SL-5500?

The SL-5000D was an earlier released, developer's model

The SL-5000D was initially available for USD $399, was available in November 2001, has only 32MB of RAM, and has an all-plastic stylus.

The SL-5500 is the first consumer model, initially available for $499, available in March 2002, has 64MB of RAM, and has a part-metal, part-plastic stylus. It also comes with an embedded office suite from Hancom pre-installed (presentation viewer, word processor and spreadsheet).

Internally, other than the RAM size, they seem to be identical. (Software and peripherals are compatible, they physically look the same, other technical specifications are the same, etc.)

Applies to: SL-5000D / SL-5500
Last updated: 2002.Mar.30

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What does the Zaurus look like inside?

Here are some photos of a disassembled SL-5000D (http://www.halfsane.com/zaurus/hw/).

Last updated: 2006.Oct.17

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Can I do anything in order to ensure the content of RAM memory has been wiped clean? (Short of removing the battery and waiting a day or so...) ?

Perform a full reset

Open the battery compartment and with something like your stylus press the black, recessed button just below the battery.

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