Socket Mobile 56K Modem Card manual Introduction, Overview

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

Thank you for purchasing the Socket 56K Modem Card.

The Socket 56K Modem Card allows you to transform your mobile computer into a portable data communications tool. Now you can check email, fax, and browse the web wherever there is an available analog telephone line.

You can use the 56K Modem Card with these mobile computers:

•Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003

•Handheld PC, Handheld PC Pro and Handheld PC 2000 (based on Windows CE v2.11 or v3.0)

•Casio BE-300 Cassiopeia Pocket Manager

•Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP notebook with a 3.3V Cardbus slot*

The Socket 56K Modem comes with WhereAreYou? software for Windows CE. This optional software makes it easy to monitor the modem’s connection activities and connection time. Plus, you can program the modem card to work in whatever country you choose, so you can stay connected wherever you go.

The Socket 56K Modem Card works with any Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP notebook computer with a 3.3V CardBus slot. This means you can use the card with virtually any notebook computer built in the last several years. For notebook computers, no software installation is necessary.

This User’s Guide describes how to set up and use the 56K Modem Card. For advanced users, it also contains tips on setting up a connection to a RAS server.

For information on using the 56K Modem Card with a Sharp Zaurus handheld computer, visit: www.socketcom.com/ZaurusSharp.asp

For software updates, visit: www.socketcom.com/support/support_56k.asp Register the product online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg

*Windows 95 v4.00.950B; Windows 98; Windows 98 Second Edition

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Contents 56K Modem Card Table of Contents Page Introduction OverviewPackage Contents Hardware FeaturesInstallation Steps Summary Setup for Windows CERegister Your Card Prepare Dial-up Information Install the Software Software InstallationSetup for Windows CE Set up the Dial-up Connection Insert the CardGo to Start Settings Connections. Tap on Modem Pocket PCEnter Dialing Settings Country code are correct. Tap on Dialing Patterns Go to Start Settings Connections. Tap on Connections Setup for Windows CE Enter Dialing Settings Country code are correct. Tap on Dialing Patterns Setup for Windows CE Select a modem Socket 56K Modem or Socket-CF+ 56KModem Baud rate Wait for dial tone before dialing Checked Configure… Handheld PC DevicesPort Settings, in the Baud Rate field, select 57600. Tap on Enter Dialing Properties Setup for Windows CE Connect to a Telephone Line Dial and ConnectEnding a Data Call Start Settings Connections ConnectMethod 1 Tap on the Connection icon Setup for Windows CE Method 2 Dial automatically from your application Ending a Data Call Go to Start Programs Communication Remote Networking Optional Set up the Card for Your Country Optional Check Connection Time Pocket PC 2000/2002 and HPC DevicesSetup for Casio BE-300 Install the Software Setup for Casio BE-300 Plug the card directly into a CompactFlash I/O slot Dial-up Selected Go to Main Connections. Tap on New Setting…Speed Select 57600 bps Wait for tone Checked Connect to a Telephone Line Ending a Data Call Go to Main WhereAreYou? Optional Set up Advanced Networking Setup for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP Insert the Card Install the Drivers NextSet up Your Dial-up Connection Select a device Select Standard Pcmcia Card ModemConnect to a Telephone Line Optional Set up Advanced Networking Properties Appendix a Specifications With CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapterAppendix B Network Information Network Information FormTechnical Support Appendix C Support ResourcesLive Technical Support Users’ Forum Limited Warranty Limited Software Warranty Copyright Notice Socket Communications, Inc