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LDK591x LEOs Powerplay		General Questions
		Is LEOs® available for other handheld devices, such as IBM Workpad or TRG TRGPro? Currently LEOs® is not available for other handheld devices; however, we will consider other handheld devices for future LEOs®.
		What applications does LEOs® support? Address Book Memo To Do Schedule Calibration Clock Calculator (Basic, Scientific, Financial, Unit, Currency) Games: Blocks, Glines, Hardball, Mine, Puzzle, Snake & Tic-tac-toe DataSync Email Paint CPU Speed Expense Ebook FileMan Find
		How can I convert my Palm Address Book? There is a converter program for converting the following formats: Palm Address Book Outlook 2000 Outlook Express Outlook Business Card GoldMine 5.5 Act 2000 Maximizer 6.0 Netscape 4.7
		Why is a Windows format used for LEOs® for Palm? We use a Windows format because the user has to download a tool from Palm, which is a Win32 program.
		How do I install LEOs® for Palm? Please see the file (Palm III&V Upgrade to LEOs® procedure.rtf) that you downloaded for details.
		How do I set the debug mode on my Palm? To set the debug mode, hold the scroll-down key and using a pin, press reset, which is located at the back of the PDA. Please make sure you release the reset before you release the scroll-down key.
		Does the PowerPlay III PDA have an IR interface for communication with a phone (Nokia) or other external device? PowerPlay III has an IR interface, but it is only programmed to communicate with devices that are embedded with LEOs®.
		No. LDK5910 customers are not required to pay a license fee to use the LDK5910 hardware circuit schematics to develop their own custom designs.
		Jump Start support is included with each LDK5910. Jump Start provides users with 5 hours of e-mail support. Telephone support and additional e-mail support is available as add-on packages. Please contact Empower (sales@linuxda.com) for more information on add-on packages to Jump Start support.
		A 3-month warranty is provided with each LDK5910. Please contact support@linuxda.com for processing of any warranty claims.

		Not out of the box. Both hardware and device drivers for the specific LCD have to be designed into the Interface Display Module (IDM). This can be done. Please contact Empower (sales@empowertechnologies.com) for more information regarding support of any specific LCD screens.
		A special version of the LDK5910 that does not include the LEM is called the MDT5910 (IDM plugged directly into the EPM). This MDT5910 can be efficiently operated off a Li-poly rechargeable battery. The sleep feature and power management feature are developed to extend battery life. Battery charging and level indicator functions are provided.
		LDK5910 hardware (without the LEM as MDT5910) supports power management by LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ driver code. User interface elements are provided to configure power management functions.
		The LAN and Expansion Module (LEM) exposes the LDK5910 bus. This provides users with the ability to build custom add-on boards with additional functions as required. Empower Professional Service can also redesign or extend the LDK5910 to meet customer's exact needs.
		Yes. Schematics are available for the LDK5910 as an appendix to the LDK5910 Hardware Design Manual. This manual is provided on the CD that comes with the LDK5910. Note that LDK5910 OrCad design files are available to Empower customers for a one-time fee. Please contact Empower sales (sales@linuxda.com) to get a quote on OrCad design files.

		Codec support for the C55x on the LDK5910 is constantly being added. Please contact support@empowertechnologies.com for an up-to-date list of supported codecs. Some of the supported codecs on the LDK5910 are listed below. * Wave encoder * Wave decoder
		Yes. Wave file encode and decode applications (recorder and player) are available with the LDK5910. These demos also provide an example of how to use TI's DSPLink that is supported on the LDK5910 through LinuxDA Embedded O/S™.
		Standard, public Linux development tools such as GCC and GDB are supported on the LDK5910.
		TI's Code Composer (CC) may be used to develop DSP applications. Other tools may be used, but documentation and example DSP applications provided within the LDK5910 are geared towards the CC product from TI. CC can be purchased from TI or from a TI distributor or representative. CC is not available from Empower Technologies.
		The Spectrum Digital model XDA510 JTAG emulator is supported by the LDK5910. This emulator is available from TI. For more info, go to http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/xds510.html.
		LDK5910 hardware (without the LEM as MDT5910) supports power management by LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ driver code. User interface elements are provided to configure power management functions.