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Making Data and Fax Calls
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have an account with an ISP and a properly configured
Internet access program (browser) running on your
computer. When your software is installed and set up to
dial your ISP, calls can be made using the normal dialing
procedure. Once a connection to your ISP is established,
it will remain in place until you disconnect or until it is
automatically disconnected due to the degradation of
signal quality or due to inactivity.
Before You Start
Before setting up your phone for data operation, do the
following:
• You must have a serial interface cable (RS 232 data
cable DRS-11) to connect your mobile phone to your
computer. For more information about ordering this
and other accessories, see “Ordering Accessories” on
page 84.
• Confirm that your mobile service provider supports
digital data services in your planned usage area.
• Verify that you have the necessary subscription.
Setting Up Your Computer
To operate properly with the modem in your mobile
phone, make sure that your computer has the following
hardware and software:
• A functional serial port
• An operating system that supports data access
software, such as Windows 95 or Windows 98
• Appropriate fax (class 2.0), Internet access, or file
transfer software
Initial Setup
Successful first-time setup of your phone and computer
for data operation involves the following steps:
Note!
Throughout this chapter, references to data/fax/
internet will be referred to as data.
Note!
The availability of digital mobile voice service
does not necessarily imply that your mobile
service provider supports digital data operation.
Note!
Class “2.0” is different from Class “2”.
