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OmniSky Minstrel V Help Manual Download Page 15

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Installation Assumptions

The following assumptions are made for the successful installation of the software for configuring your Minstrel V

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You already have a Palm V and have installed the Palm V desktop software on your computer.
You already have a Palm V HotSync desktop cradle attached to your computer.

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You have Wireless IP network coverage in your location and region. Check with your Network Carrier or
reseller for information on network coverage in your area.

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Summary of Contents for Minstrel V

Page 1: ...1 MINSTREL V Welcome to Minstrel V Help Guide...

Page 2: ...ontrols 9 Network Coverage Guide 11 ABOUT THE INTERNET AND WIRELESS IP NETWORK 12 Wireless IP Network 12 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 14 Required Components 14 Installation Assumptions 15 Installing the Mins...

Page 3: ...nal Screen 33 Ping Screen 34 Modem Information Screen 35 About Screen 36 This screen shows the version and date information of the Minstrel Modem Manager 36 After you have viewed this information pres...

Page 4: ...and the Minstrel Modem Manager will attempt to establish a network session You can proceed to Step 10 If an error screen appears when you first run the software you require the latest version of the P...

Page 5: ...r Minstrel V 9 You have now successfully configured your Minstrel V and are now ready to run your Internet applications 10 For normal operation run the Minstrel Modem Manager You do not have to run th...

Page 6: ...ients and customers access the Internet and submit inventory updates while away from the office This help guide will assist you to quickly and correctly configure your Minstrel V for use It will also...

Page 7: ...prior to recharging There are no associated memory effects with Lithium Ion batteries as there are for Nickle Cadmium NiCad batteries You can operate your Minstrel V while it is charging from the inc...

Page 8: ...ck on current modem status Configurable application launch button Minstrel V requires the following systems and components during setup and configuration Palm V series connected organizer Desktop soft...

Page 9: ...small white button on the left side of the unit This button activates a mechanical catch that locks the Minstrel V and Palm together In order to insert or remove the Palm from the Minstrel V cradle y...

Page 10: ...her hand gently pull the Palm upward and away from the Minstrel V Release the Quick Release Button The Palm is now detached from the Minstrel V See also Retractable Antenna Adapter Jack Feature Button...

Page 11: ...11 Network Coverage Guide...

Page 12: ...cted by a communication system that encompasses complex systems of wire and fiber optic cable In browsing the WWW a person logs onto the Internet from their computer and actively searches and requests...

Page 13: ...he Internet are HTTP Server Hypertext Transfer Protocol provides web pages POP3 Server Post Office Protocol Version 3 downloads e mail messages from an electronic mailbox to the user s computer SMTP S...

Page 14: ...e following systems and components during both setup and configuration Palm V series connected organizer Palm V Desktop software and HotSync cradle installed on your Desktop PC Wireless IP Network Sub...

Page 15: ...instrel V You already have a Palm V and have installed the Palm V desktop software on your computer You already have a Palm V HotSync desktop cradle attached to your computer You have Wireless IP netw...

Page 16: ...tes included in the package and follow any new instructions Insert the included Minstrel Modem Manager software CD into your CD drive On your computer start up the Palm V Install Tool Select the usern...

Page 17: ...trel Modem Manager You will find the EID printed on a label that is affixed to the back of the Minstrel V You will find the EID in the Minstrel Modem Manager in various screens An example of an EID fo...

Page 18: ...gions and contact information The network carrier will inform you of all pricing and terms and obtain any other information they require from you The network carrier will ask for your Minstrel V s EID...

Page 19: ...to run the Setup Wizard to configure your Minstrel V for use With a preconfigured modem all that you need to do is to run the Modem Manager software from your Palm This will automatically start your...

Page 20: ...igured you will receive a prompt to run the setup wizard If you do not wish to run the setup wizard press Cancel You will then need to enter the DNS addresses carrier information and IP addresses manu...

Page 21: ...t represents the major CDPD carriers in North America but the selection of Other will allow the user to enter an SPI representing a different carrier You cannot select Next from this screen until a CD...

Page 22: ...you are confident that the current Network preferences are correct you may bypass the selection of the Palm V configuration and not press the button to configure the Palm V However it strongly suggest...

Page 23: ...en established you will be presented with a screen showing the current Equipment Identifier number and IP address You will be prompted to wait until the Service Provider has provided you with an IP ad...

Page 24: ...you entered After the completed configuration the Network session with the Minstrel III will be automatically terminated and you will be placed at a Waiting screen At this time your configuration sett...

Page 25: ...ill power up and will attempt to register with your Wireless IP Network Service Provider s network Select Next when the Minstrel V has successfully registered Finally you will be shown a Success scree...

Page 26: ...a CDPD channel and whether the Minstrel III has successfully registered with the Wireless IP Network Carrier The Minstrel III s status is updated every 3 seconds The following information is availabl...

Page 27: ...ions are available to you Minstrel Menu Disconnect Shutdown Reconnect Network Prefs Network Preferences Setup Wizard Advanced Menu Config Configuration Status Detailed Status Terminal Ping Help Menu M...

Page 28: ...Menu From this menu you can control your Minstrel V connectivity The following menu options are available to you Disconnect Shutdown Reconnect Network Prefs Network Preferences Setup Wizard See Also S...

Page 29: ...Advanced Menu The following menu options are available to you Config Configuration Status Detailed Status Terminal Ping See Also Configuration Screen Detailed Status Screen Terminal Screen Ping Scree...

Page 30: ...30 Help Menu The following menu options are available to you Modem Info About See Also Modem Information Screen About Screen...

Page 31: ...At any time you can use the Defaults button to reset the values to their factory defaults Or you can press Done to exit without saving any settings If you press the Save button you will be provided w...

Page 32: ...find the information displayed here of importance This screen only shows information from the Minstrel V which is updated every three seconds There are no menus on this screen and no place for user e...

Page 33: ...ne by line on the screen display Scroll bars will automatically appear when the amount of displayed data exceeds the physical size of the Palm V s total display area You will be able to scroll back an...

Page 34: ...e Pressing the Send button will send the PING A status line will provide information on whether or not the PING was successful by displaying a Success or Fail message There is a 20 second timeout for...

Page 35: ...about the Minstrel V and the Minstrel Modem Manager software This information includes such things as version numbers and dates the EID firmware and hardware information After you have viewed this inf...

Page 36: ...6 About Screen This screen shows the version and date information of the Minstrel Modem Manager After you have viewed this information pressing the OK button will return you to the Quick Status screen...

Page 37: ...37 Accessories and Specifications...

Page 38: ...38 Accessories Various accessories are available separately for your Minstrel V Modem Check with your reseller for ordering information Extra 110V AC Adapter Minstrel V Cigarette Lighter Adapter...

Page 39: ...th the Palm V Modem Features CDPD specifications v1 1 19 2 kbps full duplex AT command set built in TCP IP UDP PPP and SLIP protocols 0 6 watt RF power output Built In Features Retractable antenna 3 L...

Page 40: ...ch that any person or persons can come closer than the above indicated minimum safe distance to the antenna Antenna Substitution Do not substitute any antenna for the one supplied by the manufacturer...

Page 41: ...ect 16 Address 12 18 19 20 23 24 34 Addresses 4 Advanced Menu 27 29 Antenna 8 40 Antenna Mounting 40 Antenna Substitution 40 Any SvcID 31 App 16 Application Picker 20 Applications 4 8 12 14 16 20 34 A...

Page 42: ...ar Digital Packet Data 6 Cellular Signal 26 Cellular Signal Present 26 Celsius 7 Changes 4 20 31 preconfiguration 20 Channel 9 26 31 Chan 32 Channel Hot List 31 Charging 4 7 Minstrel 4 7 Time 7 Chargi...

Page 43: ...s Screen 32 Diagnosing 32 Diagnostic 29 Disabled 31 Discharge 4 7 Disconnect 27 28 31 Disconnected 28 Disconnecting 31 Display On 31 DNS 4 12 18 20 23 24 DNS Server 12 Domain Name Service 12 DNS Serve...

Page 44: ...otSync 4 8 14 15 16 HotSync Cradle 14 HotSync Desktop Cradle 15 HotSync Manager 16 HotSync ing 4 problems performing 16 HTTP 12 HTTP Server 12 HTTP Server 12 Hybrid 31 Hypertext Transfer Protocol 12 I...

Page 45: ...instrel Quick Release Button 9 Minstrel V 1 4 6 7 8 9 12 14 15 17 20 24 25 28 31 32 33 35 38 39 Minstrel V according 6 Minstrel V CD 4 Minstrel V develops 32 Minstrel V requires 8 14 Modem 4 8 9 12 16...

Page 46: ...perate 4 6 7 Operation 4 6 31 33 39 40 Minimum Safe Distance 40 Operation run 4 Other 6 9 12 18 21 34 Overview 4 6 Palm 4 6 8 9 14 15 16 20 22 24 33 39 inserting 9 pull 9 remove 9 Palm OS 4 16 31 Palm...

Page 47: ...Preference 6 22 28 PreferSvcID 31 Problem solving 6 Problems 6 16 18 32 Problems performing 16 HotSync 16 Proceed 4 22 Step 10 4 Programs 12 Provider 4 23 Contact 23 Pull 9 Palm 9 Purchased 19 preconf...

Page 48: ...31 33 34 Add 16 username 16 Send 6 8 9 12 33 34 PING 34 Serial Session 33 Service 9 12 17 18 21 23 25 32 39 Service ID Parameters 31 Service ID Pref 31 Service LED 9 Service Provider 21 23 25 Wireles...

Page 49: ...26 System Busy 26 TCP IP 39 Terminal 27 29 33 Emulator 33 Terminal Connection 29 Terminal Emulator 29 33 Terminal Screen 29 33 Terminal Session 33 Terminal provides 33 Terminate 24 28 33 Third Party...

Page 50: ...26 32 contact 4 Wireless Base Station 26 Wireless Internet Providers 4 Wireless IP 4 6 8 12 14 15 18 21 24 25 26 32 Wireless IP Network 6 8 12 15 31 Wireless IP Network Carrier 4 17 18 20 Wireless IP...

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