These are the two methods I use to connect my Z to my Windows XP box
The first is "Storage mode" - The second is "TCP/IP over USB"
Storage modeI don't use my Z to sync, but if you just want your Z to appear as a storage device in Windows, do the following:
On the Zaurus, Go to Settings > PC Link.
In PC Link, select "Storage" (Make sure USB cable is unpluged when changing settings in PC Link). Click OK at top right.
Now, plug in your Zaurus to your Windows PC, a message will pop up on your Z. Click OK in the popup.
Wait about 10 seconds, (I have to wait because my Zaurus is parsing my Zaurus's hard drive.)
In windows, open "My Computer". There should be a new removable disk or removable storage.
This is your Zaurus. Depending on what settings you used in PC Link on the Zaurus, you'll be able to open your CF card, SD card, or Documents folder.
(My "Documents" folder on my Z is on my hard drive, yours should be in flash memory on your Z)
PC Link Storage mode, only allows you to access one thing at a time (ie CF, SD, Documents dir).
TCP/IP over USBI won't explain TCP/IP over USB
There are several methods to accomplish this. These are two very helpful threads to get you connected.
One uses a "Bridge" to bridge your lan card on a high speed connection.
The other uses "Internet Connection Sharing" (I use this, because the "Bridge method didn't work for me)
Internet Connection Sharing methodhttps://www.oesf.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=18619Bridge methodhttps://www.oesf.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=18602Hope this helps,
Jon