Sharp IS01
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
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Sharp IS01 FAQ - Frequently asked questions © EDV Pulster, Germany - www.pulster.de - info@pulster.de
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- Quick Specifications ?
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| Input |
Physical Keyboard QWERTY layout, trackball, touchscreen
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| Size / Weight |
15 x 8 x 1,8 cm / 225g incl. battery
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| Battery |
removable 1400 mAh, up to 4h hours video playback
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| CPU |
Snapdragon 1GHz - 3.4GB user space on the device + microSD-HC card slot (4GB included, supported up to 16 GB) |
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| Display |
960x480 resolution, full 5.0 inches wide VGA (New
Mobile ASV LCD)
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| Communication |
Wifi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, Infrared IrMC
1.1, GPS Navigation
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| Camera |
two cameras: 5.2megapixel back + lower res. face camera,
reads barcodes (JAN/QR), video recording 90-120min (QCIF/QVGA/VGA)
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| Slots / Ports |
Sound jack Mic (mono) and stereo phones, internal
mic and speaker , 1x microUSB 2.0 (data transfer and charging), 1x 3G
phone audio standard jack
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| OS preinstalled |
Android 1.6
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| PRO/CONS |
+ nice useable keyboard |
- the 3G/CDMA and DigitalTV (One Seg) functions are locked to Japanese
providers and can't be used in Europe |
- what do I need to start with ?
The Sharp IS01 comes with all you need to start out-of-the-box: unit, battery, USB charging/communication cable. Besides a USB adapter for plugging in a power supply (which is available separately) and a printed japanese manual. Download englisch manual here.
-Where can I find informations about the Sharp IS01 ?
Review: Pocketables #1, Pocketables #2, Sharp Japan original pages (with google translation): Sharp Japan - Picture Show - Sharp FAQs
English manual can be downloaded from us here (link).
- system OS options ?
Preinstalled is Android 1.6 . There is no way to install Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 on it. If you are desparate in changing the OS, check the community sites, I am sure Linux is an option. The IS01 ships in Japanese, but converting it in a English unit is done fast&easy, please see video manual here.
- colour options ?
IS01 is available in black and light blue. The blue appears on the picture quite white, in reality be prepared for a light baby blue :-)
F.A.Q. - for IS01 users:
- Unit does not power up / does not charge ?
Please check battery pack has left enough power to turn on. Check if Settings / System / USB Settings / Mark USB battery charge option is enabled, otherwise IS01 cannot be charged with the USB-cable.
- How to reset the unit ?
1. stop running annoying applications: press and hold Home-key.
2. soft reset: use the reset button in the battery compartment. It does not
delete datas.
3. hard reset: try Main menu / Settings / Reset. A "Reset all" deletes
all data, so backup your data first.
- Bluetooth profiles ?
HSP (Headset Profile), HFP(Hands-Free Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio / Video Remote ControlProfile) Ver.1.3, OPP (Object Push Profile), OBEX (Object Exchange).
- What peripherals can be used with the Netwalker ?
Sharp offers a range of accessories including AC and DC power adapters, portable chargers, a headset and earphones. Some external USB devices may work. (tbc).
- Is the battery replaceable ?
The IS01 uses a 1400mAh removable battery, wich can be replaced from the user easily with product code SHI01UAA.
- How do I connect the Netwalker to Internet ?
Most easy option is to use internal WLAN/Wifi card. The integrated CDMA modem is locked to Japanese providers. Most surely the IS01 can be conntect to your working mobile via Bluetooth or Infrared.
- compatible with Microsoft standards ?
Documents To Go is compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and can
view documents, edit, or create PDF.
- How do I connect the Netwalker to my PC ?
Please use the USB communication cable. You also may need to install USB drivers: Windows 7 (link) - Windows XP&Vista (link).
tbc = to be continued - YOUR information imput is very welcome !
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