Socket Mobile Digital Phone Card for Data-Capable Mobile Phone manual Make a Data Call

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STEP 8: Make a Data Call

Preliminary Checklist

1.Is the card properly inserted into your mobile computer, and is the cable connected securely to your mobile phone?

2.Is the phone receiving a digital signal? A or equivalent will appear on the display of some phones.

3.Is the mobile phone’s signal strength sufficient? A minimum strength of two bars is recommended, but some phones can send data with one. For a better signal, raise the antenna, hold the phone upright, and/or relocate.

4.Does your phone have enough battery power for your data call?

Making a Data Call for Pocket PC Devices

This section primarily shows Pocket PC 2002 screens. Pocket PCs will have functionally equivalent screens except where otherwise noted.

Placing a Data Call

1.If not already open, start the connection you created for the DPC during remote networking setup:

Pocket PC: Go to Start Programs Connections. Tap on the connection you created for the DPC.

Pocket PC 2002: Go to Start Settings Connections Connections. In the top field, select Internet Settings. Tap Connect.

Connections screen

Important! For Internet Settings, the Pocket PC 2002 must be set to use (i.e., always dial) your wireless DPC connection! Tap Modify to adjust.

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Contents User’s Guide How this Manual is Organized Table of Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Hints and Tips Introduction OverviewWorking Wirelessly with the DPC Wireless Web BrowsingContents of the Connection Kit Setup for Windows CE Installation Steps SummarySetup for Casio BE-300 Setup for Windows 9x/Me/2000/XP Setup for Mac OSActivate Mobile Phone Data Service Preliminary SetupRegister the Card Network Information Form Uninstall Old Socket DPC Software Windows CE Setup Install the Software IMPORTANT! YOU Must RUN the FILE! do not Save ITOpen screen from Internet Explorer EXE icon HTM icon for NetscapeInsert the Card and Attach the Phone Remote Networking for Pocket PC Devices Set up Remote NetworkingGo to Start Settings Connections Connections screenTCP/IP and Name Servers screens. Tap ok Make New Connection screenTCP/IP screen Name Servers screen Internet Settings screen Dialing settings screenPhone number screen Remote Networking for Palm-size and Handheld PC Devices Make New Dial-Up Connection, tap on TCP/IP Settings…Call Options screen General TCP/IP Settings screen If using DHCP, check Use server-assigned IP address. Tap OKMake New Dial-Up Connection screen, tap Next Make a Data Call Making a Data Call for Pocket PC DevicesNetwork Log On screen Enter your User name and PasswordConnection status screen Go to Start Today Connection settings screen Making a Data Call for Palm-size and Handheld PC DevicesEnding a Data Call Casio BE-300 Setup Go to Main Connections. Tap on New Setting Speed 19200 bps Wait for tone uncheckedConnect Disconnect NowWindows 9x/Me Setup Insert the Installation CDAdd New Hardware Wizard Install New Modem screen Set up Windows for New ModemGo to Start Settings Control Panel Modems Modem Properties screenModem manufacturer and model screen Modem detection screenModem port screen Go to My Computer Dial-Up Networking Make New Connection Server Types screen TCP/IP Settings screen Connect To screen Windows 2000/XP Setup Found New Hardware Wizard Modem detection settings screen Set up Windows for a New ModemModems screen Phone and Modem Options section of the Control Panel Network Connection Type Select Dial-up to the Internet New Connection WizardSelect a Device screen Getting Ready screen Internet Connection Select Connect using a dial-up modemInternet Connection screen Networking screen Entering TCP/IP SettingsInternet Protocol Properties screen Connect screen Ending a Data Call Mac OS Setup From the Desktop, go to Apple Menu Control Panels Modem Insert CD and Launch InstallerSet up New Modem Modem screenTCP/IP Control Panel Options button Remote Access Control PanelProtocol screen Make a Data Call Click Disconnect. Your mobile phone will hang up Appendix a Specifications Physical CharacteristicsSocket Digital Phone Card Installation CD With CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapterAppendix B Hints and Tips Using Multiple ModemsChoosing the Right Applications Appendix C Troubleshooting SymptomMy call fails immediately Get Call Failed on my mobile phone Get a Network not Responding message on my mobile phone Get a Disconnected Signal Faded message on my mobile phone Cannot receive data calls Name of ISP ISP Settings Appendix D ISP ResourcesMSN Appendix E Technical Support Limited Warranty Limited Software Warranty Copyright Notice Regulatory Compliance How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference ProblemsRadio Frequency Interference Requirements Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada CE Marking & European Union Compliance