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Page 1: ...s possible that this publication may contain reference to or information about IBM products machines and programs programming or services that are not announced in your country Such references or information must not be construed to mean that IBM intends to announce such IBM products programming or services in your country Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to you...

Page 2: ...E File 12 The Data Fax Modem Online Documentation 12 Accessing the Online Documentation for OS 2 Users 12 Accessing the Online Documentation for Windows Users 13 Accessing the Online Documentation for DOS Users 13 Testing the Data Fax Modem 14 Starting the Diagnostics Program for OS 2 Users 14 Starting the Diagnostics Program for Windows and DOS Users 15 Problem Solving 17 Problems While Testing t...

Page 3: ...mission Notices 27 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Statement 28 Spectrum Technology License 28 Trademarks 29 Glossary 31 iv PCMCIA Data Fax Modem Installation and Testing Title AOX0CNTL CreationDate 04 03 95 10 49 21 ...

Page 4: ... in Achtung Sicherheitsinformationen Bitte zuerst lesen IBM SD21 0030 Diese Veröffentlichung beschreibt die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen für das Verkabeln und Anschließen elektrischer Geräte Fare Før du begynner å installere dette produktet må du lese sikkerhetsinformasjonen i Advarsel Sikkerhetsinformasjon Les dette først SD21 0030 som beskriver sikkerhetsrutinene for kabling og tilkobling av elektris...

Page 5: ...e du skal bruge ved tilslutning af kabler og udstyr Pericolo prima di iniziare l installazione di questo prodotto leggere le informazioni relative alla sicurezza riportate nell opuscolo Attenzione Informazioni di sicurezza Prime informazioni da leggere in cui sono descritte le procedure per il cablaggio ed il collegamento di apparecchiature elettriche Varning livsfara Innan du börjar installera de...

Page 6: ...even hoe u electrische apparatuur op een veilige manier moet bekabelen en aansluiten Peligro Antes de empezar a instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad en Atención Información de Seguridad Lea Esto Primero SD21 0030 Este documento describe los procedimientos de seguridad para cablear y enchufar equipos eléctricos Safety Notices vii Title AOX0CNTL CreationDate 04 03 95 10 49 21 ...

Page 7: ...ned for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vi...

Page 8: ... devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area If the IBM Data Fax Modem causes harm to the telephone network the Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice isn t practical you will be notified as soon as p...

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Page 10: ... Data Fax Modem The following list summarizes the features of the Data Fax Modem Support for OS 2 2 1 operating system OS 2 Warp 3 0 Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows for Workgroups 3 11 and DOS 5 0 or higher Hayes AT compatible command set Data V 34 28 8 Kbps V FC 28 8 Kbps V 32bis 14 4 Kbps V 32 9 6 Kbps V 22bis 2 4 Kbps V 22 1 2 Kbps V 21 0 3 Kbps Bell 212A 1 2 Kbps Bell 103J 0 3 Kbps Data Error Co...

Page 11: ...y through MNP 10 EC support To connect your Data Fax Modem to your cellular phone you will need to purchase a special interface package Refer to the online README TXT file for a list of cellular phones supported 2 PCMCIA Data Fax Modem Installation and Testing Title AOX0CNTL CreationDate 04 03 95 10 49 21 ...

Page 12: ...ax Modem interface cable The Safety Information manual Applications software for use with your Data Fax Modem may be included in your kit If any item is missing or damaged contact your place of purchase Note You may want to save the Data Fax Modem packing materials in case you ever need to ship the Data Fax Modem Introduction to the PCMCIA 28 8 14 4 Data Fax Modem 3 Title AOX0CNTL CreationDate 04 ...

Page 13: ...of PC DOS Version 5 0 or higher MS DOS Version 5 0 or higher Microsoft Windows Version 3 1 Windows for Workgroups Version 3 11 OS 2 Version 2 1 OS 2 Warp Version 3 0 The following manuals This manual The instruction manuals supplied with your computer The manuals supplied with your operating system The manuals supplied with your communications software A blank 3 5 inch 2 0 MB capacity diskette to ...

Page 14: ... be necessary to install any or all of those files If you want to conserve space on your computer s hard disk you can choose not to install them or to install only some of them The files will always be available to you for later installation from the Data Fax Modem diskette Backing Up the Data Fax Modem Diskette It is a good idea to make a backup copy of the Data Fax Modem diskette to use should s...

Page 15: ...telephone outlet is unimportant and will not affect the performance or reliability of your Data Fax Modem In addition you may make these connections with your computer either on or off Use the cable illustrated in Figure 2 and connect the RJ 11 end of the cable to a PSTN outlet RJ 11 Plug Figure 2 Cable for Connecting to an Analog PSTN Line 6 PCMCIA Data Fax Modem Installation and Testing Title AO...

Page 16: ... to the PC Card The PC Card connector is keyed to attach to the PC Card one way only If you feel any resistance remove the PC Card connector turn it over and reattach it 3 To lock the PC Card cable securely move the latching button toward the PC Card Hint In some cases you may want to leave the PC Card cable latch retracted If the PC Card cable is pulled it will disconnect from the PC Card possibl...

Page 17: ...it over and reinsert it Note When removing your PC Card from your computer with the PC Card connector attached press the computer s eject button and gently pull on the PC Card connector Never pull the interface cable to remove the PC Card and connector 5 Continue with Installing and Configuring the Software on page 9 8 PCMCIA Data Fax Modem Installation and Testing Title AOX0CNTL CreationDate 04 0...

Page 18: ...system or environment begin the software installation as follows OS 2 users Open an OS 2 full screen At the command prompt type a instos2 and press Enter Windows users Pull down File from the Program Manager Action Bar and select Run In the dialog box type a instwin and press Enter DOS users At the command prompt type a instdos and press Enter 3 Follow the instructions of the setup program Althoug...

Page 19: ...prompted choose whether or not you want to install the online documentation on your computer If you choose not to install it the online documentation will still be available to you for later installation from the Data Fax Modem diskette 6 When prompted choose whether or not you want to install the diagnostics program on your computer This program performs testing and diagnostics on your Data Fax M...

Page 20: ...ot function correctly it may be necessary to exit and restart Windows with the PC Card inserted 3 You can now use your modem applications Read the instructions that came with your communications software or any applications software that was packaged with the Data Fax Modem for information on their use Note To try your modem you may want to connect to the IBM PC Company Bulletin Board Service IBM ...

Page 21: ... Online Documentation The Data Fax Modem online documentation includes information about modem and fax commands error messages and general topics During the installation process you had the option of placing this information on the hard disk of your computer If you did not select the install option the information is still available for installation from the Data Fax Modem diskette If you want to ...

Page 22: ... information Accessing the Online Documentation for DOS Users If you selected the install option for the online documentation during the software installation see the V34MODEM TXT file in the directory where you installed the software for the documentation If you would like to test the Data Fax Modem see Testing the Data Fax Modem on page 14 Using and Testing the Data Fax Modem 13 Title AOX0CNTL C...

Page 23: ...S 2 desktop and go to step 6 If you did not select the install option then continue with step 2 2 Insert the Data Fax Modem diskette in your computer s diskette drive 3 Open an OS 2 full screen 4 At the OS 2 prompt type a or the name of the diskette drive in which you have inserted the diskette and press Enter 5 Type os2 v34test and press Enter 6 Follow the instructions as indicated If the tests r...

Page 24: ...that directory in place of v34modem If you did not select the install option continue with step 3 3 Insert the Data Fax Modem diskette in your computer s diskette drive 4 Type a or the name of the diskette drive in which you have inserted the diskette and press Enter 5 Type cd dos and press Enter 6 Type v34test and press Enter 7 Follow the instructions as indicated If the tests run without errors ...

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Page 26: ...to correct the error use the online documentation option to find a more detailed description of the error If you still cannot correct the error use Table 1 to locate the symptom that best describes the problem Note If you are still having problems after trying the suggested actions in Table 1 see Appendix A on page 19 for information on obtaining service for your adapter Table 1 Problem Descriptio...

Page 27: ...ice All cabling is securely connected The PC Card is securely seated in the socket There are no compatibility problems between the Data Fax Modem and one or more other ports in your personal computer system To isolate a compatibility problem first verify that you have not configured an internal serial port to the same address as the Data Fax Modem Then remove the other PC Cards from your personal ...

Page 28: ...still require assistance please prepare for your call by following these steps Step 1 Troubleshooting You might be able to solve the problem yourself If you have not done so already you may want to try the procedures in Problem Solving on page 17 before calling IBM Additionally here are some other things you might want to try 1 Remove and reconnect the cable 2 Remove and reseat the PC Card 3 Place...

Page 29: ...ave your computer and the Data Fax Modem available Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem during the call Step 3 Placing the Call to IBM Use one of the following numbers Within the United States call the Options by IBM HelpCenter at 1 800 426 7299 Within Canada For support call HelpPC at 1 800 565 3344 For more information or to place an order call 1 800 4...

Page 30: ... purchased in the United States or Puerto Rico or Canada and located in the country of purchase If you have any questions contact IBM or your reseller Machine IBM PCMCIA 28 8 14 4 Data Fax Modem Warranty Period Lifetime Elements and accessories are warranted for three months Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information Production Status Each Machine is manufactured from new part...

Page 31: ...engineering change level compatible with the feature conversion or upgrade Some of these transactions called Net Priced transactions may include additional parts and associated replacement parts that are provided on an exchange basis All removed parts become the property of IBM and must be returned to IBM Replacement parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace If a Machine does n...

Page 32: ...lent to the item replaced It is your responsibility to 1 obtain authorization from the owner for example your lessor to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own 2 where applicable before service is provided a follow the problem determination problem analysis and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provide b secure all programs data and funds contained in a M...

Page 33: ...ther liability including negligence and misrepresentation you are entitled to recover damages from IBM In each such instance regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages IBM is liable only for 1 bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property and 2 the amount of any other actual loss or damage up to the greater of 100 000 or the charge...

Page 34: ...ist for data communication products manufactured for use in Canada Principle among these requirements is the application of the ISC stamp as described below However certain data communication products do not require the ISC stamp nor adherence for ISC requirements If this is the case the ISC stamp will not be affixed to the rear panel of standalone units nor packaged with units designed for insert...

Page 35: ...ecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment For their own protection users should ensure that the electrical ground connections for the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas IMPORTANT Users should not attempt to make installation connectio...

Page 36: ...ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors IBM part number 13H7530 or...

Page 37: ...idential districts This equipment could cause interference to reception when used in proximity to radio and television receivers Please handle the equipment properly according to the instruction manual Spectrum Technology License This product contains inactivated SPECTRUM CONNECTED cellular data communication technology which requires a use license from Spectrum Information Technologies Inc No suc...

Page 38: ...any and is used by IBM Corporation under license UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X Open Company Limited Other company product and service names which may be denoted by a double asterisk may be trademarks or service marks of others HelpCenter IBM Helpware OS 2 Appendix B Product Warranties and Notices 29 Title AOX0CNTL CreationDat...

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Page 40: ...r to an analog signal that can be transmitted in a telecommunication line and converts the analog signal received to data for the computer MNP Microcom Networking Protocol MNP 2 3 4 Protocols for error correction MNP 5 Protocol for 2 1 data compression MNP 10 EC Protocol for error correction optimized for harsh line conditions such as cellular PC Card A product conforming to the PCMCIA Standard Ve...

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