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Jidanni: /* Keyboard (Clamshell models) */ control key

Jidanni — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:13:04 GMT

Keyboard (Clamshell models) - control key

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	\|left Japanese key		\|left Japanese key
-	\|Switches between Hiragana and Katakana. In some ROMs this may become Left Alt?	+	\|Switches between Hiragana and Katakana. In some ROMs this may become Left Alt? (On the SL-760 at least, this "ひらカタ" key is the '''CONTROL(CTRL) key'''!)
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	\|right Japanese key		\|right Japanese key
	\|Switches between normal Roman letters and Japanese input. In some ROMs this may become Right Alt?		\|Switches between normal Roman letters and Japanese input. In some ROMs this may become Right Alt?

Koan: /* Software */

Koan — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:27:26 GMT

Software

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	Once you have your Zaurus, you will want to install various applications on it. Zaurus software can be found in various places. Good places to start are the [http://www.elsix.org ELSI Index] and the [http://www.oesf.org OESF forums].		Once you have your Zaurus, you will want to install various applications on it. Zaurus software can be found in various places. Good places to start are the [http://www.elsix.org ELSI Index] and the [http://www.oesf.org OESF forums].

-	=== ~~IPKG~~ ===	+	=== Zaurus ipk Software Archives ===

-	~~IPKG~~ is the Zaurus ~~Package~~ manager format. Many software packages are distributed in this format. It's similar to RPM on desktop Linux~~, except that it doesn't warn about dependancies when installing~~.	+	[[Ipkg \| ipk]] (pronounced "eye-pack", sometimes also called ipkg "eye-package") is the Zaurus package manager format. Many software packages are distributed in this format. It's similar to RPM on desktop Linux.
		+
		+	Most people want to [[Installing a Terminal Console \| install a terminal]] as the first package.

	=== Feeds ===		=== Feeds ===

-	Feeds are places on the internet where a net-connected Zaurus can automatically install packages from .	+	Feeds are places on the internet where a net connected Zaurus can automatically install packages from.

	=== Commercial Software ===		=== Commercial Software ===

Koan: /* Battery */

Koan — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:41:40 GMT

Battery

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	There are several different types of rechargable battery technologies. Each type has its own quirks and care procedures. What you've been told to do for one type of rechargable may not apply to others.		There are several different types of rechargable battery technologies. Each type has its own quirks and care procedures. What you've been told to do for one type of rechargable may not apply to others.

-	The Zaurus~~'s use Lithium ION~~ batteries. To maximize the life of these, the best practice is to not keep it fully charged (especially if stored), and not fully drain it before charging	+	The Zaurus uses lithium-ion batteries. To maximize the life of these, the best practice is to not keep it fully charged (especially if stored), and not fully drain it before charging.

	== Hardware ==		== Hardware ==

Koan: Merged two sections, other tidying up

Koan — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:40:53 GMT

Merged two sections, other tidying up

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	The page [[Character Input]] answers some FAQs.		The page [[Character Input]] answers some FAQs.
		+
		+	Keyhelper is an app that allows you to specify alternate keys to use. Keyhelper is included in Cacko, but needs to be installed separately on the Sharp ROM. See [[Introduction to KeyHelper]] for more information.

	== Operating System ==		== Operating System ==
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	See [[Introduction to Alternative ROMs]] for a discussion of different ROM features.		See [[Introduction to Alternative ROMs]] for a discussion of different ROM features.

-	== ~~QTopia~~ Environment ==	+	== Environment ==

	The operating environment for the Zaurus is [http://www.trolltech.com/products/qtopia/ QTopia] from [http://www.trolltech.com TrollTech]. This is based on the QT library (Which the Linux desktop environment KDE is also based).		The operating environment for the Zaurus is [http://www.trolltech.com/products/qtopia/ QTopia] from [http://www.trolltech.com TrollTech]. This is based on the QT library (Which the Linux desktop environment KDE is also based).

-	It's important to note that QTopia is not based on XWindows (X11), unlike most Linux desktop environments~~. Some of the ported applications do depend on X, and will not run in plain QTopia~~. X is available to be installed on QTopia.	+	It's important to note that QTopia is not based on XWindows (X11), unlike most Linux desktop environments. X is available to be installed on QTopia.

-	Qtopia can run in either portrait (PDA-style) or landscape (desktop-style) modes	+	Qtopia can run in either portrait (PDA-style) or landscape (desktop-style) modes.

	=== Navigating in QTopia ===		=== Navigating in QTopia ===

-	~~The QTopia desktop (palmtop) is a familiar environment.~~ Applications are represented by icons, and there is a bar across the bottom of the screen with a QT menu button in the bottom left corner, and a system-tray thing on the right. A button to the right of the QT button allows you to bring up an on-screen keyboard or handwriting area on screen.	+	Applications are represented by icons, and there is a bar across the bottom of the screen with a QT menu button in the bottom left corner, and a system-tray thing on the right. A button to the right of the QT button allows you to bring up an on-screen keyboard or handwriting area on screen.

	However, there are some key differences between QTopia and the typical desktop environment:		However, there are some key differences between QTopia and the typical desktop environment:
-	* Only one window can be displayed at a time, ~~and there's no minimize-like functionality~~	+	* Only one window can be displayed at a time; you can switch tasks though, effectively iconifying the app to the taskbar.
-	* There's no obvious way to right (or middle) click	+	* There's no obvious way to right (or middle) click but most of the interface is designed so it's not necessary.

	=== Suspend / Resume ===		=== Suspend / Resume ===
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	* [http://www.myzaurus.com Sharp]		* [http://www.myzaurus.com Sharp]
	* [http://www.thekompany.com/home/ theKompany]		* [http://www.thekompany.com/home/ theKompany]
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-	=== Dependancies ===
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-	Many packages require other packages to be installed to run. These are often libraries. Make sure you install all the needed dependancies before running your software.
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-	==== SDL ====
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-	SDL is "Simple Directmedia Layer", it's a library that many Zaurus packages, especially Games and Emulators, depend on. There are quite a few SDL ipkgs floating around. But some are more optimized for the Zaurus than others. Some will barely work at all. The best SDL packages to use are:
-	* (TODO: Add links to known good SDL ipkgs)
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-	=== Keyhelper ===
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-	Since many Zaurus packages are directly ported from Linux desktop programs, they may depend on keys that the Zaurus does not have. Keyhelper is an app that allows you to specify alternate keys to use.
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-	Keyhelper is included in Cacko, but needs to be installed seperately on the Sharp rom. See [[Introduction_to_KeyHelper]] for more information.

	== Network Connectivity ==		== Network Connectivity ==
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	=== Wired Ethernet ===		=== Wired Ethernet ===

-	Zaurus models can work with various CompactFlash ethernet adaptors, and current models can use USB adaptors as well See [[~~Ethernet_Card_Support~~]] for CompactFlash and [[~~USB_Ethernet_Support~~]] for working USB devices	+	Zaurus models can work with various CompactFlash ethernet adaptors, and current models can use USB adaptors as well See [[Ethernet Card Support]] for CompactFlash and [[USB Ethernet Support]] for working USB devices

	=== Wireless ===		=== Wireless ===

-	Various CF WiFi cards can be used with the Zaurus. See [[~~Wireless_Card_Support~~]] for details. It's also likely that USB WiFi adaptors can be used, there is a lack of success stories to date. CompactFlash is probably preferable for this, since nothing needs to dangle out of the Zaurus.	+	Various CF WiFi cards can be used with the Zaurus. See [[Wireless Card Support]] for details. It's also likely that USB WiFi adaptors can be used, there is a lack of success stories to date. CompactFlash is probably preferable for this, since nothing needs to dangle out of the Zaurus.

	=== Dial Up ===		=== Dial Up ===

-	If you only have dial up access, see [[~~Modem_Card_Support~~]]	+	If you only have dial up access, see [[Modem Card Support]]

	== More Information ==		== More Information ==

Koan: /* More Information */

Koan — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:33:43 GMT

More Information

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	== More Information ==		== More Information ==

-	The ~~oesf~~ wiki is a great place to find information, in particular, the pages listed below present alot of information that is helpful to new users:	+	The OESF wiki is a great place to find information, in particular, the pages listed below present alot of information that is helpful to new users:

-	* [[~~Unofficial_Zaurus_FAQ~~]]	+	* [[Unofficial Zaurus FAQ]]
-	* [[~~C3000_Customisation_Guide~~]] - Not just for C3000s	+	* [[C3000 Customisation Guide]] - Not just for C3000s

Koan: /* Screen */

Koan — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:57:10 GMT

Screen

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	==== Cleaning ====		==== Cleaning ====
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		+	Use standard screen wipes or a soft, very slightly damp cloth. Although it's a touch sensitive screen you probably prefer not to have big greasy fingerprints on it.

	==== Screen Protectors ====		==== Screen Protectors ====

-	Many users install screen protectors to help protect the screen	+	Many users install screen protectors to help protect the screen. When the Zaurus first appeared in the USA/Europe (SL-5500), there were a few stories about scratches from people who persistently used the stylus on certain areas. Some careful people have never found scratches on their screens.
		+
		+	Some people buy "screen protectors" that are also brightness enhancing films. Zaurus screens are not good in outdoors/sunny environments.

	=== Battery ===		=== Battery ===

Koan: /* Operating System */

Koan — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:50:51 GMT

Operating System

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	If you purchased your Zaurus from Japan, you will probably want to convert to another language.		If you purchased your Zaurus from Japan, you will probably want to convert to another language.
-	The Sharp ROM can easily be converted to English, see [[Converting the Sharp ROM to English]] ~~by changing the locale~~. Other languages can also be selected using the same technique.	+	The Sharp ROM can easily be converted to English by changing the locale, see [[Converting the Sharp ROM to English]]. Other languages can also be selected using the same technique, however, only the
		+	translation files for Japanese and English come preinstalled.

	See [[Introduction to Alternative ROMs]] for a discussion of different ROM features.		See [[Introduction to Alternative ROMs]] for a discussion of different ROM features.

Koan: /* Keyboard (Clamshell models) */

Koan — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:49:45 GMT

Keyboard (Clamshell models)

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	* The "Calendar" key allows you to switch between daily-weekly-monthly views in the standard calendar app.		* The "Calendar" key allows you to switch between daily-weekly-monthly views in the standard calendar app.
	* There are also touch keys on the edge of the screen.		* There are also touch keys on the edge of the screen.
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		+	The page [[Character Input]] answers some FAQs.

	== Operating System ==		== Operating System ==

130.54.130.229: /* Operating System */

130.54.130.229 — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:04:52 GMT

Operating System

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	The Zaurus Operating System is based on Linux. This is stored in NAND Flash RAM but is commonly referred to as the "ROM". There are several ROMs that may be installed that have other features.		The Zaurus Operating System is based on Linux. This is stored in NAND Flash RAM but is commonly referred to as the "ROM". There are several ROMs that may be installed that have other features.

-	If you purchased your Zaurus from Japan, you will probably want to convert to another language~~, usually English~~. The Sharp ROM can easily be converted to English, see [[Converting the Sharp ROM to English]].	+	If you purchased your Zaurus from Japan, you will probably want to convert to another language.
		+	The Sharp ROM can easily be converted to English, see [[Converting the Sharp ROM to English]] by changing the locale. Other languages can also be selected using the same technique.

-	~~''This next section should be moved~~ to a ~~separate~~ discussion of ~~ROMs'':~~	+	See [[Introduction to Alternative ROMs]] for a discussion of different ROM features.
-		+
-	~~Another popular option is to replace the Sharp Rom with "Cacko". Cacko is based on the Sharp rom, but~~ features:	+
-	* 100% English	+
-	* Updated versions of the default Apps	+
-	* More device drivers	+
-	* Compressed filesystem, freeing up more space on the internal flash for your own needs	+
-		+
-	~~There are other OS options, like [[PdaXrom\|pdaXrom]] and [http://openzaurus.sourceforge.net/wordpress/ OpenZaurus], these are more like full linux distributions rather than PDA-like distributions~~.	+

	== QTopia Environment ==		== QTopia Environment ==

130.54.130.229: /* Keyboard (Clamshell models) */

130.54.130.229 — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Keyboard (Clamshell models)

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	\|Switches between normal Roman letters and Japanese input. In some ROMs this may become Right Alt?		\|Switches between normal Roman letters and Japanese input. In some ROMs this may become Right Alt?
	\|}		\|}
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		+	Some other points of note:
		+	* The "Home" key allows you to switch between tabs in order.
		+	* The "Calendar" key allows you to switch between daily-weekly-monthly views in the standard calendar app.
		+	* There are also touch keys on the edge of the screen.

	== Operating System ==		== Operating System ==