How do you compile SDL apps for the Symbian OS s60v3 FP1 ?

I'm trying to compile Simple DirectMedia Layer apps using the ported SDL libraries for Symbian S60.
I have an E63 phone and would like to begin writing simple SDL apps for Symbian.
My main issue at the moment, is that I'm unable to get even the simplest SDL app to run on my phone. ScummVM and DosBox run on my phone great, but my home compiled apps don't.
I have no issue signing them, just that SDL_Init causes the program to exit.

Any advice on compilation settings? What do I need to install? Should I use Carbide C++?

There is no such thing as Carbide C++. Carbide.c++ is an IDE and yes, you can use if if you wish.

As for your problem: find a developer forum, like Forum Nokia or http://developer.symbian.org and post your question there. But with proper details, like any developer would give, such as error codes, panic codes, debug information ... "SDL_Init causes the program to exit" is how my mother would describe the problem. Could it be that you don't know even this basic trick: http://wiki.forum.nokia.com/index.php/Extended_panic_code ? Or never heard of debugging?