1 Plug one end of the serial

phone is in an upright position. If you are indoors, your

interface cable into your

signal will generally be stronger when the phone is near a

phone.

 

window.

2 Plug the other end of the

In a Vehicle

serial interface cable into the

serial port on your computer.

It is possible to receive data calls when inside your

3 Plug the charger cable into

e

vehicle. Operation from a moving vehicle may not be

the bottom of the connector.

satisfactory because data maysbe lost when your call is

4 Plug the charger cable into the wall outlet.

transferred from one mobileUbase station to another. Be

 

 

a

 

 

sure to give full attentionl to driving and pull off the road

Achieving Best Performance

and park beforeimaking or receiving calls, if driving

 

 

r

 

 

conditionscso require.

Charging your Battery

e

Both your mobile phone and your laptop computer

m

Transmission Disturbances

batteries should be well-charged before starting data

Brief interruptions of mobile telephone signals that would

 

o

 

operation. This will help you avoid interruptions due tomnot be bothersome during a voice call may cause

loss of power.

C

problems during data operation, depending upon the error

You can charge your phone’s battery withran Sony

correction capabilities of the software being used. Such

Ericsson or Ericsson charger during data/fax operation as

interruptions are uncommon during stationary operation,

but can be caused by vehicles or people passing nearby,

 

fo

previously described.

t

 

o

especially in areas of low signal strength. You can use the

 

Signal Strength

N

signal strength indicator on your phone to verify that you

It is important to maintain a good signal path between the

have a good signal path.

 

phone and the mobile telephone system when making

 

data calls. Signals will generally be stronger when the

 

Making Data and Fax Calls

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