Motorola im240 manual Installing on a Pocket PC, Reinstalling the Dashboard with a different IRQ

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Installing on a Pocket PC

Reinstalling the Dashboard with a different IRQ

If the message, “Communication Failed!...” occurs when you start the Dashboard, a possible reason is that you have assigned an interrupt request, IRQ, to the im240 Wireless Modem that has been assigned to another device.

To change the interrupt assigned to the im240 Wireless Modem:

1Reinstall the im240 Wireless Modem Dashboard.

2It is not necessary to uninstall the Dashboard.

3When prompted, enter the COM port and assign a different IRQ to the im240 Wireless Modem. To get the next available COM port, go to Control Panel and open Ports. Select a COM port that is not used. For example, if ports displays COM1, then select COM2/COM3/COM4.

Note: To find an available unused IRQ, go to:

Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Windows NT Diagnostics.

Click on the Resources Tab and click the IRQ button in that property page.

This page lists all the IRQs that are currently in use.

Select an IRQ from this list 3-7, 9-12, and 15 that is not in use, for example 10.

After entering the COM port and IRQ, the im240 Wireless Modem is installed as a COM port

4When prompted, shut down Windows.

5Turn on your laptop and start Windows.

6After restarting you will be prompted to install the wireless modem.

7With the SIM card inserted into the im240 Wireless Modem, and the label of the im240 Wireless Modem facing up, carefully insert the im240 Wireless Modem into your laptop card slot.

8On the next page, click Have Disk to browse to the location where you installed the Dashboard and select the subfolder "Driver". Click OK and Click Next.

Installing on a Pocket PC

1Connect your Pocket PC to your laptop or desktop computer using the cable or cradle provided with your Pocket PC.

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Contents @NNTN5927A@ Page Contents Internet Motorola Limited Warranty Declaration of Conformity Page Page Supported operating systems Im240 Wireless ModemPackage Contents Getting StartedCustomer Support Im240 Wireless Modem SoftwareGetting Started To insert the SIM card After installing the im240 Dashboard softwareSIM Card Inserting and Removing a SIM CardValid PIN SIM Card Personal Identification Number PINEnabling the SIM PIN Invalid PINChanging the SIM PIN Changing the SIM PINDisabling the SIM PIN Unlocking the SIM PINSystem Requirements Modem SetupWhen to Insert the Modem Modem SetupPreparing the Modem for Setup Preparing the Modem for SetupInstalling on Windows ME Installing on Windows 2000, and XPInstalling on Windows NT Installing on Windows NT Setting up Remote Access Service RAS Installing the modem driverReinstalling the Dashboard with a different IRQ Installing on a Pocket PCInstalling on a Pocket PC Using the Modem Using the ModemUsing the External Antenna Using the Detachable AntennaUsing the Detachable Antenna Switching to Compact Mode Compact ModeTurning on the Modem Compact Mode Switching back to Normal ModePocket PC Connecting to the InternetInternet LaptopDisconnecting from the Internet Disconnecting from the InternetData Connectivity Modem Status Connecting via Packet DataConnecting via Circuit Data Launching the im240 Wireless Modem DashboardCommon Functionality Im240 Wireless Modem Dashboard WindowUsing your laptop, in compact or extended mode, you can Im240 Wireless Modem Dashboard WindowGetting Status Information Status Light When Using ModemLaptop Uninstalling Modem SoftwarePocket PC Diagnostics TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Registration RegistrationManually Configuring im240 Wireless Modem Portable Radio Product Operation and EME Exposure Safety and General InformationRF Operational Characteristics RF Operational CharacteristicsSafety and General Information Approved AccessoriesElectro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility Electro Magnetic Interference/CompatibilityFacilities AircraftOperational Warnings Medical DevicesOperational Cautions Cleaning and Drying ConsiderationsOperational Cautions Blasting Caps and AreasWhat Does this Warranty Cover? Motorola Limited WarrantyWhat is not covered? Exclusions Motorola Limited Warranty Patent and Trademark Information Index IndexSIM