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PalmModem

®

 Connectivity Kit 

Handbook

Summary of Contents for PalmModem

Page 1: ...PalmModem ConnectivityKit Handbook ...

Page 2: ...heir respective owners Disclaimer Palm Inc and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook Palm Inc and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this product Palm Inc and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data ...

Page 3: ...acing batteries 5 Configuring your computer 6 Configuring your handheld 7 Selecting conduits for a modem HotSync operation 11 Installing applications on your handheld 12 Chapter 3 Using Your PalmModem Connectivity Kit 15 Attaching PalmModem connectivity kit and cables 15 Performing a remote HotSync operation 16 Detaching your PalmModem connectivity kit 17 Product Regulatory Information 19 ...

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Page 5: ...nd and receive data at your convenience You don t have to connect your handheld directly to your computer or laptop to update your data Use only UL listed PalmModem AC adapter 10202U with an input of 3V 250mA or the equivalent UL listed adapter HotSync button Phone connector AC adapter connector US only Modem ...

Page 6: ... using HotSync technology third party software required Use web clipping applications installed on your handheld to quickly and simply retrieve information from the Internet To increase your productivity software applications have been bundled with your modem Contact the vendors below for more information about some of the software applications you can use with your handheld and modem Use Applicat...

Page 7: ...nizer Lotus www lotus com Intellisync Supports Microsoft Outlook Symantec ACT GoldMine Lotus Notes Lotus Organizer and Meeting Maker Tele Support Software www pumatech com Now Synchronize Supports Now Up to Date Power On Software www poweronsoftware com PocketMirror Supports Microsoft Outlook Chapura Inc www chapura com Internet access Web Clipping Supports retrieving information from the Internet...

Page 8: ...Page 4 Introduction ...

Page 9: ...back of the modem Make sure to click the door into place after installing the batteries Note A diagram in the interior of the battery compartment shows the orientation of the positive and negative ends of the batteries When correctly installed the clips in the battery compartment secure the batteries in place Replacing batteries Under normal conditions the AAA batteries provide approximately two a...

Page 10: ...ss account Your computer has Palm Desktop software version 4 0 or later installed Everything you need to connect to your company s dial in server network modem is included with Palm Desktop software version 4 0 or later and your Palm OS handheld software version 4 0 or later You need to activate the feature however on both Palm Desktop software and your handheld To set up your Windows computer for...

Page 11: ... make sure Modem is checked 3 Adjust the Modem Setup options as needed 4 From the File menu choose Quit Configuring your handheld Before you use your PalmModem connectivity kit you must configure your handheld to communicate with it To prepare your handheld for a modem HotSync operation 1 Tap the Applications icon 2 Tap the HotSync icon 3 Tap Modem 4 Tap the pick list below the icon and select a m...

Page 12: ...heck box Tip To add a pause in the dialing sequence enter a comma in the field Each comma equals a two second pause 8 If the phone line you re using for the handheld has Call Waiting select the Disable call waiting check box to avoid an interruption during the modem HotSync operation 9 If you want to use a calling card to place the call select the check box and enter the calling card number 10 Tap...

Page 13: ... 8 Adjust the other options as needed Dialing Select the Rotary setting only if you are certain that your telephone service does not support TouchTone dialing Note When dialing from Europe the modem supports TouchTone dialing only Rotary and pulse dialing are not supported in Europe Volume Controls the modem speaker volume ...

Page 14: ... OK 7 Tap Select Service Details Provides access to the following optional settings Speed Determines the modem speed for downloading data Country Determines the country settings that are used Flow Ctl Regulates the data sent to your modem If your modem receives more data than its buffer can hold the modem uses flow control to temporarily stop data transmission Init String This field is used for st...

Page 15: ...y and perform a local HotSync operation Contact your System Administrator to set up the network HotSync technology and for additional information go to this web site http www palm com Selecting conduits for a modem HotSync operation The Conduit Setup dialog box on your handheld enables you to define which files and or applications synchronize during a modem HotSync operation You can use these sett...

Page 16: ...ames do not synchronize even if you select the item in the Conduit Setup dialog box 6 Tap OK Installing applications on your handheld Before you install any applications such as e mail on your handheld it s a good idea to perform a HotSync operation to back up your data To install an application from a Windows computer 1 Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Note If installation does not begin c...

Page 17: ...CD ROM drive and double click the CD folder on your desktop 2 Double click the folder for the application you want to use 3 Double click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder 4 Choose Install Handheld Files from the HotSync menu 5 Drag the PRC file from the CD ROM to the Install Handheld Files window 6 Perform a HotSync operation to install the application on your handheld ...

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Page 19: ... leave the office you can use your PalmModem connectivity kit and your handheld to stay connected with your computer or network Attaching PalmModem connectivity kit and cables Your modem has a 16 pin connector that slides into the grooves on your handheld s universal connector Make sure your modem snaps into place on the handheld Use a standard RJ11 cable to connect to an analog phone line Slide i...

Page 20: ...tone Performing a remote HotSync operation After you connect your modem to your handheld you can use your modem to perform remote HotSync operations by dialing your PC modem or network server Important Remember to leave your computer running so you can perform remote operations To perform a modem or network HotSync operation Press the HotSync button on the front of your modem to initiate remote Ho...

Page 21: ... 17 Detaching your PalmModem connectivity kit After you complete your modem operations press the buttons on both sides of the modem then rotate the handheld away from the modem Press buttons Pull handheld from modem ...

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Page 23: ...harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 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 re...

Page 24: ...ance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment If they do you will be given advance notice to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted ser vice If you ...

Page 25: ...he user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural area...

Page 26: ... standard of the Voluntary Control Council for In terference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual ...

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