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14.3 Communication & Synchronisation
Q: What desktop computers are supported, and how does PC synch work?
EPOC facilitates complete synchronization with all leading Windows
95/98 and NT 3.51 and
NT4 PC desktop software including programs from Microsoft, Lotus and Corel. In addition, it
supports both embedded graphics and sound files. All calendar, contacts and ToDo data can be
synchronized automatically. In addition to this files can be dragged and dropped in an easy way
between the MC 218 and the desktop PC in any direction. The Ericsson EPOC Connect also
includes a backup and restore facility.
Ericsson EPOC Connect is an open program, which allows plug-ins. This further strengthens the
range of possible PC programs that the user can synchronize with. Several 3
rd
party
synchronization plug-ins already exist.
Q: When I try to synchronize, I get “unable to initialise API, Network logon validation
error”. What does it mean?
Their mailbox password is wrong.
Q: “Unable to open ...” dialog when synchronizing with Lotus Organiser 2.1
Problem: I set up and ran an Organiser 2.1 contacts synchronization successfully. Seeing the
option in the property pages to change which section is used (’Contacts to synchronize’) I changed
my Address section in Organiser 2.1 to be called Contacts. Synchronizing now gives me ’Unable
to open Contacts.’ Answer: Apparently this is a bug in Organiser 2.1 whereby if a tab was
renamed, Organiser displays one thing whilst still thinking it is the other. Workaround 1:
Change the tab back to what it was originally called Workaround 2: Create a new .or2 file and
import the contact information into to, making sure you do not rename any of the section tabs
Q: Is MC 218 supporting the e-mail protocol IMAP 4?
Yes.
Q: What is Ericsson Mobile Internet?
Ericsson Mobile Internet is a dedicated service for the travelling business person, using Ericsson
Mobile Data products. You’ll find fast access to useful information; User’s guides, latest updates
on software, links to 3
rd
party software, which is tested and recommended by Ericsson. The
MC 218 contains a wizard that step-by-step guides you through a set-up process. Ericsson mobile
Internet can both be accessed through the traditional WEB browseer as well as the new Mobile
Internet browser (based on WAP). The wizard will help with the set-up in both cases. Ericsson
Mobile Internet will be your portal to the new WAP world.
Q: What version of WAP is supported?
The version shipped with the product will be based on the 1.1 version of the specifications.
Q: Why an InfraRed modem? Will it fit my laptop also?
The combination of your choice of Ericsson phone, MC 218 and the Infrared modem really solves
the need for cable free connection; no hassle, just snap on the modem to the phone, align the IR
eyes and you are immediately connected. The Infrared modem contains both data and fax
modems, implying:
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You don’t need any expensive, power consuming fax/ data modem card for connecting to your
phone.
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Small devices like MC 218 have a sufficient, but limited computing power. One solution
could have been to implement the modems in software on the PDA, but especially when it
comes to fax modems with its inherent critical timing issues, the computing power simply is
not sufficient to make fax modems stable and reliable. Ericsson is a telecommunication
company, and is very knowledgeable in the modem business.
Windows drivers for the Infrared modem is available on the Ericsson Mobile Internet, for any user
wanting to connect the modem to a laptop or IR enabled desktop.
