Page 2 - Table of Contents; CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
2 | Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 4 Overview 4 Package Contents 5 Hardware Features 5 CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 6 Installation Steps Summary 6 STEP 1: Register Your Card 6 STEP 2: Prepare Dial-up Information 6 STEP 3: Install the Software 7 STEP 4: Insert the Card 9 STEP 5: Set up th...
Page 3 - Technical Support
3 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 50 APPENDIX B NETWORK INFORMATION 51 APPENDIX C SUPPORT RESOURCES 52 Technical Support 52 Users’ Forum 53 Limited Warranty 54 Copyright Notice 56
Page 4 - Chapter 1; Introduction; Overview
4 | CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the Socket 56K Modem Card. The Socket 56K Modem Card allows you to transform your mobile computer into a portable data communications tool. Now you can check email, fax, and browse the web wherever there is an avail...
Page 5 - Package Contents; Hardware Features; Link Status LED
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION | 5 Package Contents The Socket 56K Modem Card package includes the following items: • Socket 56K Modem Card • Socket 56K Modem Installation CD • Software installation guide with warranty and copyright information Hardware Features Link Status LED Indicates that the modem car...
Page 6 - Chapter 2; Setup for Windows CE; Installation Steps Summary
6 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE Chapter 2 Setup for Windows CE This chapter explains how to install and use the 56K Modem Card with a Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003, Handheld PC, Handheld PC Pro or Handheld PC 2000. Installation Steps Summary STEP 1: Register your card. STEP 2: Prepare dial-up informa...
Page 7 - STEP 3: Install the Software; Should I install Socket’s; Software Installation; My Computer; Windows Explorer
CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE | 7 STEP 3: Install the Software Should I install Socket’s WhereAreYou? software? You have two options for software installation: Option 1: Skip software installation. Windows CE-based mobile computers come with a generic built-in modem driver. For basic operation of ...
Page 8 - File Download; Open; Save
8 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 4. The Setup Center will appear in your browser. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software for Windows CE. 5. When the File Download screen appears, click Open . Do NOT click Save ! 6. The Setup program for WhereAreYou? Software will appear. F...
Page 9 - STEP 4: Insert the Card; OR
CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE | 9 STEP 4: Insert the Card Note: If you installed Socket’s WhereAreYou? software, you may want to use it now to set up the modem card for your country. You must start this process BEFORE inserting the card. For instructions, go to page 32 . Insert the 56K Modem Card ...
Page 13 - Connections
CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE | 13 Pocket PC 2002 Make a New Connection 1. Go to Start | Settings | Connections . Tap on Connections . 2. In the next screen, in the top field, select Internet Settings . Tap Modify… 3. In the next screen, tap New…
Page 20 - Handheld PC Devices; Make New Connection; Make New Dial-Up Connection; Configure...
20 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE Handheld PC Devices This section explains how to set up the modem connection for a Handheld PC, Handheld PC Pro or Handheld PC 2000. Make a New Connection 1. Go to Start | Programs | Communication | Remote Networking | Make New Connection . 2. In the Make New Con...
Page 23 - Work; OK
CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE | 23 If you DO need to dial a number to use an external line (e.g., 9), do the following: a) In the When dialing from: field, select Work . Make sure the area code and country code are correct. Tap on Dialing Patterns.. . b) In the Dialing Patterns screen, enter the f...
Page 24 - STEP 6: Connect to a Telephone Line
24 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE STEP 6: Connect to a Telephone Line With the card still in your mobile computer, connect to an analog telephone line. STEP 7: Dial and Connect! Now you are ready to dial in and connect to your network. The process for this differs between Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003...
Page 27 - METHOD 1: Tap on the Connection icon
CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE | 27 Pocket PC 2003 Socket recommends using either of two methods for dialing in and connecting to your network. METHOD 1: Tap on the Connection icon 1. Tap on the Connection icon in the navigation bar at the top of the screen. It should have an “X” to show that you a...
Page 28 - Connectivity
28 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 4. The device will begin dialing. When the Pocket PC tries to connect, the Power and Data LEDs will blink. Connection icon: (Navigation bar at top of screen) Indicates an active dial-up or network connection Modem status icon: (Appears if you installed Socket sof...
Page 29 - METHOD 2: Dial automatically from your application
CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE | 29 METHOD 2: Dial automatically from your application Note: After you have set up a dial-up connection, the Connection Manager will automatically try to connect whenever you insert the card and try to use Pocket Internet Explorer, Pocket Inbox, or any other program ...
Page 30 - Disconnect
30 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 3. When the Pocket PC tries to connect, the Power and Data LEDs will blink. After the device connects, it will receive/transmit the information as requested (e.g., Pocket Internet Explorer will display the requested website). Connection icon: (Navigation bar at t...
Page 32 - OPTIONAL: Set up the Card for Your Country
32 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE OPTIONAL: Set up the Card for Your Country In order to set up the card for your country, you must first install Socket’s WhereAreYou? software. Begin these steps to set up the card for your country BEFORE inserting the modem card into your Pocket PC. Note: Screen...
Page 33 - OPTIONAL: Check Connection Time
CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE | 33 OPTIONAL: Check Connection Time Pocket PC 2003 The Connection Manager reports the connection time. Tap on the connection icon in the Navigator bar to access the Connectivity bubble. Pocket PC 2000/2002 and HPC Devices Socket’s software includes a status indicator...
Page 34 - Chapter 3; Setup for Casio BE-300
34 | CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR CASIO BE-300 Chapter 3 Setup for Casio BE-300 This chapter explains how to install and use the 56K Modem Card with a Casio BE-300 Cassiopeia Pocket Manager. Installation Steps Summary STEP 1: Register your card. STEP 2: Prepare dial-up information. STEP 3: If desired, insta...
Page 42 - Advanced Settings
42 | CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR CASIO BE-300 OPTIONAL: Check Connection Time Socket’s software includes a control panel applet that lets you quickly view the modem connection’s time elapsed. This applet appears only if you have an active connection via the 56K Modem Card. 1. Tap on the modem status icon i...
Page 43 - Chapter 4; Setup for Windows
CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95/98/Me/2000/XP | 43 Chapter 4 Setup for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP This chapter explains how to install and use the 56K Modem Card with a notebook computer running Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP. * Please note that the Socket WhereAreYou? software does not work with Windows no...
Page 44 - STEP 3: Insert the Card
44 | CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95/98/Me/2000/XP STEP 3: Insert the Card 1. Insert the 56K Modem Card into a CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter, with the gray label on top. 2. With the computer turned ON, insert the card-plus-adapter unit into the PC Card slot of your computer. 3. After a few seconds...
Page 45 - STEP 4: Install the Drivers; Recommended; Install the software automatically.
CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95/98/Me/2000/XP | 45 STEP 4: Install the Drivers Follow the wizard to install the modem drivers, making the appropriate selections below as prompted. You do not need to download any software or use an installation CD. • When asked what you want Windows to do, select wha...
Page 48 - OPTIONAL: Set up Advanced Networking
48 | CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95/98/Me/2000/XP OPTIONAL: Set up Advanced Networking Follow the steps below to set up a dial-up connection for a RAS server. Advanced setup is necessary only if your network does NOT use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). 1. Complete the Network Informatio...
Page 50 - Appendix A; Specifications; CompactFlash
50 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: CF I/O Card Size: 88 x 42.8 x 14.8 mm Power Consumption (DC 3.3V): Active: 119 mA Inctive: 13 mA Interface Standards: CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash I/O, Type I Extended With CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter: PC...
Page 51 - Appendix B; Network Information; Network Information Form; YES
APPENDIX B: NETWORK INFORMATION | 51 Appendix B Network Information Network Information Form For Advanced Users Only Contact your office network administrator or Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the information below. For a text-only form that you can email to your network administrator or ISP, v...
Page 52 - Appendix C; Support Resources; Live Technical Support
52 | APPENDIX C: SUPPORT RESOURCES Appendix C Support Resources Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the 56K Modem Card, Socket has two technical support resources you can use: Socket On-Demand Support (SOS) Socket On-Demand Support provides the quickest turnaround time and is t...
Page 53 - Users’ Forum
APPENDIX C: SUPPORT RESOURCES | 53 inquiry via email, we can arrange for a technical support representative to call you at a specific time. • Call our technical support line at 510-744-2720 to leave a message for a technical support representative to return your call at a specific time and number. W...
Page 54 - Limited Warranty
54 Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following periods from the date of purchase: Plug-in card: Three years Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty...
Page 55 - Limited Software Warranty
55 Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the pr...
Page 56 - Copyright Notice
June 2003 Document # 6410-00168 C Copyright Notice Copyright © 2003 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. 56K Modem Card is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and...
