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Category: Main -> Audio


Question
·  How can I use the voice recorder? I don't see a microphone!
·  I can't hear anything when I go to play an MP3/WAV/etc.
·  What else can I plug into the headphone jack?
·  Can I change the buzzer sounds on a SL5500 or SL5000D?
·  Can I plays OGG Vorbis audio files on a Zaurus?
·  How do I open MP3/OGG/WAV files in the Sharp Media Player?
·  Does the Sharp Media Player support playlists?
·  Can I stream music off the Internet or over a LAN connection?
·  How can I disable suspend while listening to music or playing mp3s?
·  Is there any way to turn off the keyboard click sound on a 5x00 series Zaurus?

Answer
·  How can I use the voice recorder? I don't see a microphone!

  • There is no built-in microphone

    The current models of the Zaurus do not have a built-in Mic.

    Applies to: SL-5500

    Last updated: 2002.Mar.28


  • Use a microphone or headset.

    Use a normal 3.5mm (1/8in) microphone, or use a headset for cellphones. (They are typically 2.5mm, so you'll need a a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter. The adapter must be a stereo one, even for a mono headset!) (Note: Some headsets don't work. For example, a Coby CV-M155 doesn't, and is apparently ONLY made for certain Nokia phones!)

    Last updated: 2002.Aug.03

  • Use the left headphone

    If you have no microphone or headset, you can use the left earpiece of a pair of headphones. Quality will be poor, though.

    Last updated: 2002.Mar.28

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·  I can't hear anything when I go to play an MP3/WAV/etc.

  • The SL-5500 does not have a built-in speaker.

    You'll need to use headphones. The Zaurus headphone jack is a standard 3.5mm (1/8in) size, like portable CD players, etc.

    Applies to: SL-5500

    Last updated: 2002.Mar.28


  • Check the volume.

    Tap the speaker icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. Adjust the volume using the slider.

    Last updated: 2002.Mar.28

  • When recording, check Input Gain setting

    If you can't hear anything when playing back sounds recorded with the 'Voice Recorder' application, try adjusting the "Input Gain" setting (under Options->Preferences) and recording again.

    Last updated: 2002.Mar.29

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·  What else can I plug into the headphone jack?

  • 3-way RCA plug

    This adapter for camcorders takes 3 RCA plugs and turns them into a 4-pin 3.5mm (1/8in) jack. You could use it for playing audio on your stereo, perhaps?

    Source: Don Walker

    Last updated: 2002.Apr.20


  • Telegraph key

    (I'm not kidding!) With a little work, you can connect a telegraph key to the Zaurus' headphone jack and, using software, tap Morse Code to enter text! Here's the files, and here's a photo!

    Last updated: 2002.Apr.20

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·  Can I change the buzzer sounds on a SL5500 or SL5000D?

  • Yes, in a limited way. Install/buy the BuzConfig application.

    Source: tumnus
    Last Updated: 2003.Oct.09

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·  Can I plays OGG Vorbis audio files on a Zaurus?

  • Yes, via a plug-in or a 3rd party media player

    To use the Sharp Media player, install the Vorbis-Plugin package and it should work straight out of the box.

    Alternatively there are a number of other media players that can play OGGs. Check out the Audio section on ZSI for a list.

    Source: tumnus
    Last Updated: 2003.Oct.09


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·  How do I open MP3/OGG/WAV files in the Sharp Media Player?

  • Copy the files to anywhere on a SD or CF card or into /home/root/Documents on internal memory and then launch the media player. It should automatically find all such files.

    Source: tumnus
    Last Updated: 2003.Oct.09

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·  Does the Sharp Media Player support playlists?

  • The Sharp Media player only supports one playlist and cannot open playlists such as m3u playlists. Other media players like XMMS and Opie Player 2 can open m3u playlists.

    Source: tumnus
    Last Updated: 2003.Oct.09

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·  Can I stream music off the Internet or over a LAN connection?

  • Yes (as long as the network connection has enough bandwidth, which WiFi and even Bluetooth should provide).

    Please see the Network FAQs and Howtos for setting up various connections.

    With the Sharp Media Player you can only stream music by mounting a network share from a PC to a directory under /home/root/Documents and then launch the media player. Be warned however, as this will search the entire network share for music, so a large music collection may cause it to take a while to start up.

    Other players, such as Opie Player 2, support Streamcast streams off any server. There are also dedicated internet radio applications like ZRadio and tkcRadio.

    Source: tumnus
    Last updated: 2003.Oct.09

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·  How can I disable suspend while listening to music or playing mp3s?

  • By using qpe-suspend

    qpe-suspend applet serves this purpose quite nicely.

    Source: gerrynjr
    Last updated: 2003.Oct.12

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·  Is there any way to turn off the keyboard click sound on a 5x00 series Zaurus?

  • Sure there is, simply click the speaker icon on your task bar. Then un-check key clicks. This will turn off the sounds.

    Source: gerrynjr
    Last updated: 2003.Oct.31

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