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Everything Else => North America East => Zaurus Regional User Groups => Everything Else => Archived Forums => NYC => Topic started by: JP_Lewis on June 27, 2003, 03:01:01 pm

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: JP_Lewis on June 27, 2003, 03:01:01 pm

I just recieved my 5500 today (with couple extras)  

Hmmm... now how does thing work... *tinker, tinker*

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: offroadgeek on June 27, 2003, 03:06:45 pm

Ahh... it\'s always nice to hear about a new addition to the family.  You might as well say good bye to your wife, \'cause you probably won\'t see her much in the next couple days!

good luck!

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: JP_Lewis on June 28, 2003, 12:41:25 am

I now know what the first law of the Zaurus is now.   Nothing is easy.

Out of the box and some head scrathing, I was able to sync with the 5500.  With some more head scratching, I beleive I was able to update the ROM to 3.10.  Hard to tell - Under sys info it reads \"ROM Version --.--\".  I was able to update the PC side software.  Now I can\'t sync.  I can ping the 5500, but the Zaurus Manager say it can\'t find the 5500.  

Enough damage for one night.

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: offroadgeek on June 28, 2003, 02:24:38 am

do you have wifi cards for both your zaurus and your PC/laptop?  If so, I have found that wireless syncing is the most reliable way to sync, and it\'s the geekiest!

If you need a wifi card for your Z, I remember ladyjane mentioning that he had a few extra that he\'s looking to sell...

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: JP_Lewis on June 28, 2003, 09:11:48 am

I have a wifi card.  I picked up a Linksys WCF12 and an Access Point for the house.  Yes, I went a little nutz.  I am able to get the wifi to work with WEP diasable, but it won\'t work with WEP enable.  Is there some trick to get to work WEP to work?  I even tried making the key 1234567890123, but got no where.  FYI - I only have the wifi card for the Z.  I feel like such a n00b.   :?

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: JP_Lewis on June 30, 2003, 12:56:48 am

This would be a great PDA if I can get it to sync.

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: ladyjane on June 30, 2003, 03:41:21 pm

since i don\'t run the retail ROM, i dunno remember the details but, i do remember something about the sync software. something to the effect of the old version needed to be removed b4 using newer? seach over @ dev boards...you are not alone!!!!

u will be very happy w/purchase but, as offroad said....yer mrs may not be   :wink:

p.s.- i dunno was up w/WEP either but if it makes ya feel better it doesn\'t work w/oz3.2/opie 0.9.9 either. have yet to try out vi cmd line but, no way i\'m gonna w/256 bit keys!!

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: JP_Lewis on June 30, 2003, 09:15:54 pm

OK, I got it to sync.  The trick is the \".1\"
I had to move a lot of syuff around.  Wife got a little upset when I had to change the IP settings on her computer.  She\'s from the \"if it\'s not broke...\" school.

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: tapjpa on June 30, 2003, 11:00:10 pm

But the Z was broke...................

At least that excuse works for me

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: JP_Lewis on July 03, 2003, 02:56:25 pm

New Issue.

I hooked up the cradle via USB to my computer at work.  Hitting the button on the cradle, I am able to sync; but, I can\'t sync from the PC to the 5500 using the Intellisync.  Any ideas?

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: JP_Lewis on July 07, 2003, 10:18:26 pm

Fixed new issue.  Cradle works at work and wifi works at home.  All is right in the world.  

Title: Proud New Owner
Post by: ScottYelich on October 16, 2003, 04:48:12 pm

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Ahh... it\'s always nice to hear about a new addition to the family.  You might as well say good bye to your wife, \'cause you probably won\'t see her much in the next couple days!

good luck!

ah, but my wife has the c700 and I use the c760 ... :-]

Scott