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Page 1: Wireless Modem
® Nextel iM1100 Wireless Modem for Microsoft ® Windows ® Windows ® 98, Windows ® 2000, and Windows NT ® User’s Guide 12/01... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction...1 iM1100 Wireless Modem Hardware ...1 Setting Up Your Modem ...6 Using the Modem ...24 Getting Status Information ...30 SIM Card Personal Identification Number (PIN) ...33 Uninstalling Modem Software ...35 Accessories ...36 Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service...37 Safety and General Information...44 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products ...50... - Page 4 Wireless Web and other services, change rate plans, inquire on your bill, and more. Or, call us at 1-800-639-6111 or dial 611 from your Nextel phone. For more information about Nextel or to view this guide on our Web site, visit us on nextel.com. Important IMPORTANT! Read “Safety and General...
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Page 7: Introduction
WIRELESS MODEM HARDWARE The iM1100 Wireless Modem is inserted in your laptop’s Type II PCMCIA slot. The modem’s antenna transmits and receives data. The antenna is on a hinge and can be repositioned. The antenna can be removed if you want to attach the modem to an external antenna. -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
Battery Your iM1100 Wireless Modem comes with a Lithium Ion battery. After inserting the battery, you must charge it before installing the iM1100 Wireless Modem Application and Installation Software. Inserting and Removing the Battery To insert the battery (see Figure 1): 1. - Page 9 3. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Battery Charging Status The LED light, located on the front panel of the iM1100 Wireless Modem, indicates the battery charging status. The following applies when the modem is powered off. Status Light...
- Page 10 Handle the antenna with care. Do not remove it or replace it unnecessarily. To move the iM1100 Wireless Modem antenna, rotate it backwards or forwards. To remove the antenna, hold the part of the antenna that joins the modem and gently pull it out of the antenna opening.
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Page 11: Status Light
3. Gently push the SIM card in until it stops moving. Status Light The LED status light, located on the front panel of the iM1100 Wireless Modem, indicates the service state of your modem. iM1100 Wireless Modem Hardware... -
Page 12: Setting Up Your Modem
Solid Green SETTING UP YOUR MODEM The iM1100 Wireless Modem Application and Installation Software enables your iM1100 Wireless Modem to transmit data from your laptop and enables you to control the modem’s functions. Installation Requirements To install the iM1100 Wireless Modem Application and Installation Software onto your laptop, you need the following: •... -
Page 13: Preparing The Modem For Setup
• Confirm that the SIM card is in place. See “Removing and Replacing a SIM Card” on page 5. When to Insert the Modem If you are running Windows NT on your laptop, insert the iM1100 Wireless Modem into the PCMCIA slot before powering up your laptop to start the installation. - Page 14 1. Turn on your laptop and start Windows 95/98. 2. Insert the iM1100 Application and Installation Software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. If the iM1100 Wireless Modem and Application Software installation program does not start automatically, select Start, then select Run, and type D:\_setup.exe, where D refers to the letter of your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
- Page 15 95” on page 9. 6. A window opens instructing you to insert the modem. Insert the iM1100 Wireless Modem into the PCMCIA slot in your laptop. 7. When the welcome window opens, follow the steps in “Completing the Installation” on page 18.
- Page 16 3. Choose the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window. 4. Select Modem and click the + to the left of it. This displays a list of modems installed on your laptop. 5. Select Motorola iM1100 PC Card modem.
- Page 17 This information appears in the Device status area of the Motorola iM1100 PC Card modem Properties window. 7. Click OK to close the Motorola iM1100 PC Card modem Properties window. 8. In the System Properties window, select Motorola iM1100 PC Card modem.
- Page 18 1. Turn on your laptop and start Windows 2000. Log in with administrative rights. 2. Insert the iM1100 Application and Installation Software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. If the iM1100 Wireless Modem and Application Software installation program does not start automatically, select Start, then select Run, and type D:\_setup.exe, where D refers to the letter of your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
- Page 19 2. Turn on your laptop and start Windows NT. Log in with administrative rights. 3. Insert the iM1100 Application and Installation Software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. If the iM1100 Wireless Modem and Application Software installation program does not start automatically, select Start, then select Run, and type D:\_setup.exe, where D refers to the letter of your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
- Page 20 9. In the Models area of the Install New Modem window, highlight the Motorola iM1100 Wireless Modem. Then click Next. 10. In the Select Port area of the Install New Modem window, choose the COM port where you have inserted the iM1100 Wireless Modem. Click Next.
- Page 21 11. A Modem Setup window opens informing you that you will need to restart your system before you can use the modem. Click OK. 12. The Install New Modem window appears indicating that your modem has been installed successfully. Click Finish. Setting Up Your Modem...
- Page 22 If a modem is already installed on the same COM port as the iM1100 Wireless Modem, choose an alternate COM port for the iM1100. Or, if the modem shown occupying the COM port is no longer in use, click Remove to remove it and then click Add.
- Page 23 Wireless Modem is selected from the drop-down list. Click 16. The Remote Access Setup window now shows the added COM port. Verify that the iM1100 Wireless Modem was added to the list of RAS devices, verify that only TCP/IP is the only dial out network protocol.
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Page 24: Completing The Installation
5. A window opens asking you if you want to create a shortcut for the iM1100 Wireless Modem Status Applet on your desktop. Click Yes to create this shortcut. 6. The Setup Complete window opens. If you do not wish to view the ReadMe file, uncheck the checked box. - Page 25 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon in the My Computer window. 3. In the Dial-Up Networking window, right-click the iM1100 icon and choose Properties. 4. The iM1100 window opens. Select Motorola iM1100 PC Card Modem from the Connect using: drop-down list and click Configure.
- Page 26 5. The Motorola iM1100 PC Card Modem Properties window opens with the General Tab displayed. Make sure that the value shown for Maximum Speed is 19200. If a different value is shown, select 19200 from the drop-down list. 6. Click OK.
- Page 27 Setting Up Your Modem 3. The iM1100 window opens. Select Motorola iM1100 PC Card Modem from the Connect using: area and click Configure.
- Page 28 5. Click OK. Setting the Modem Speed on Windows NT 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon in the My Computer window. Select iM1100 from the Phonebook Entry to Dial drop down list. ®...
- Page 29 5. The Edit Phonebook Entry window opens. Choose the Basic tab. In the Dial using: field, select Motorola iM1100 PC Card Modem from the drop-down list. Click Configure. 6. The Modem Configuration window opens. Select a value of 19200 from the Initial speed (bps): drop-down list.
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Page 30: Using The Modem
USING THE MODEM Before using the iM1100 Wireless Modem, you must insert it in your laptop’s PCMCIA slot. If the SIM PIN requirement for your modem is enabled, you will be prompted to enter your SIM PIN prior to use. (See “SIM Card Personal Identification Number (PIN)”... - Page 31 The LED located on the iM1100 Wireless Modem and in the background of the iM1100 Wireless Modem software icon in your system tray turns green to indicate that your modem is on and registered on the network. Using the Modem with Packet Data You can run any standard TCP/IP application during a packet data session.
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Page 32: Disconnecting From The Internet
Disconnecting from the Internet To disconnect your modem’s connection: 1. If the iM1100 Packet Data Service status window is not open, open it by clicking on the iM1100 Wireless Modem icon in your system tray, or click the desktop icon. -
Page 33: Windows 2000
5. Click Finish to complete the setup. ® Windows 2000 1. Insert the iM1100 Wireless Modem into the PCMCIA slot. 2. Double-click My Computer then click the link for Network and Dial-Up Connections. 3. Double-click Make New Connection. The Network Connection Window opens. - Page 34 To re-establish your connection, click Reconnect. Using the Inactivation Timer The Inactivation Timer automatically powers off the iM1100 Wireless Modem after a set period of inactivity. Your modem is considered inactive when it is on but not connected to the network. By default, this period is 15 minutes.
- Page 35 4. Click Set. Ejecting the Modem – Windows If you are using Windows 95, 98, or 2000, before removing the iM1100 Wireless Modem from your laptop’s PCMCIA card slot, you must stop the modem. If you remove the modem without stopping it, the laptop may not be able to communicate with the modem once it is reinserted.
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Page 36: Getting Status Information
Service status window displays basic information about the modem and connection conditions. See “Using the iM1100 Packet Data Service Status Window” on page 30. The iM1100 Wireless Modem icon appears in the system tray when the status window is minimized. -
Page 37: Status Icons
Status Icons These status icons appear in the body of iDEN Packet Data Service window: Icon 3456 Mode Option Use the Mode option on the menu bar to choose how much information is displayed in the window and to disconnect from the network: •... -
Page 38: Setup Options
Setup Options Use the Setup option on the menu bar to adjust the rate at which your modem performs self-evaluation tasks. • Preferences enables you to change your modem’s response time. Response Time is the frequency (in seconds) with which the application will obtain battery level and system description information. -
Page 39: Sim Card Personal Identification Number (Pin)
To enable the SIM PIN requirement: 1. Right-click on the iM1100 Wireless Modem icon in your system tray (see page 24) and choose Properties. 2. The Motorola iM1100 Modem window opens. To enable the SIM PIN requirement, check Enable SIM Card. -
Page 40: Changing The Sim Pin
3. Enter your SIM PIN and click OK. Changing the SIM PIN To change your SIM PIN: 1. From your Start button, choose Programs > Motorola iM1100 Wireless Modem Applet > Configure program. 2. The Modem Configurations window opens. 3. Click User Settings. -
Page 41: Uninstalling Modem Software
To uninstall the iM1100 Wireless Modem Application and Installation Software: 1. Begin with the iM1100 Wireless Modem in the PCMCIA slot of your laptop. 2. From your Start button, choose Settings > Control Panel > Modems. 3. With Windows 95/98/NT the Modems Properties window opens. -
Page 42: Accessories
Wireless Modem Application and Installation Software. Click Yes. If this window does not appear, you can uninstall the iM1100 Wireless Modem Application and Installation Software by selecting Start > Programs > Motorola iM1100 Wireless Modem Applet >... -
Page 43: Nextel Terms And Conditions Of Service
Modem (“Modem”), you (“Customer”) must read and agree to the following terms and conditions of Nextel wireless communications services (“Service”). By using the Modem, Customer applies and subscribes for Services provided by Nextel (the “Company”) and confirms that Customer has read, understands, agrees to and accepts the terms and conditions stated herein (the “Agreement”). - Page 44 Customer is responsible to pay Company, on a timely basis, for charges by Company for Service. Customer acknowledges that chargeable time for telephone calls and Nextel Direct Connect call transmissions originated by a unit begin when a connection is established with Company facilities. A new Nextel Direct Connect call is initiated by a call participant if that participant responds more than six (6) seconds after the other party finishes its Nextel Direct Connect transmission.
- Page 45 Service for any period of time. Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disable or discontinue any Application for any reason. Use of Nextel Online Services requires a wireless internet compatible phone, and is subject to any storage, memory or other Equipment limitation.
- Page 46 Company shall have no obligation to support such Application. 9. CONTENT; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS – Company is not a publisher of third party content that Customer may from time to time access through Nextel Online Services; therefore Company is not responsible for the content provided by such third parties, including but not limited to statements, opinions, graphics, photos, music, services and other information (“Content”), and accessed by Customer through Nextel Online...
- Page 47 Company’s subcontractors whether or not due to any such causes; or (iv) the use of Nextel Online Services, including but not limited to the accuracy or utility of any information acquired from the Internet through Nextel Online Services; or Internet Services, Content or Applications whether or not supported by Company.
- Page 48 way the right to require such performances at any later time nor shall the waiver by Company of a breach of any provision hereof be taken or held to be a waiver of compliance with or breach of any other provision or a continuing waiver of such provision.
- Page 49 BE BORNE BY CUSTOMER. 20. CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING NEXTEL BUSINESS NETWORKS – There is no Group Call available on the Nextel Business Networks. There is no pooling of Nextel Direct Connect minutes between companies on the Nextel Business Networks. It is possible that participants on the Nextel Business Network could determine the private identification numbers of Customer’s units and be able to Private...
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Page 50: Safety And General Information
Safety and General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR INTEGRATED MULTI-SERVICE PORTABLE RADIO. RF Operational Characteristics Your radio product contains a radio frequency transmitter to convey the information you wish to send as well as occasional automatic signals used to sustain connection to the wireless network, and a receiver which enables you to receive communication and connection information from the network. - Page 51 Portable Radio Product Operation and EME Exposure Operation Position the antenna and the radio product at least one inch (2.5 cm) from any part of the body when using the supplied antenna. When using any approved accessory antenna, position it at least eight inches (20 cm) from any part of any person. Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories, call 1-800-453-0920, visit our website at www.mot.com/iden or look in the accessory section of this manual.
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Page 52: Medical Devices
Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio product in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. -
Page 53: Operational Warnings
Operational Warnings W A R N I N G For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio product in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio product may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle. - Page 54 Cleaning and Drying Considerations This product is not waterproof, and exposing the unit to liquids may result in permanent damage to the unit. If your radio product interior gets wet, then do not try to accelerate drying with the use of an oven or a dryer as this will damage the radio product and void the warranty.
- Page 55 • Use of a non-recommended attachment to a battery charger may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. • Make sure the battery charger power cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
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Page 56: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products
Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products N O T E : This Warranty applies within the fifty (50) united states and the District of Columbia I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MOTOROLA, INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured iDEN Communication Products listed below (“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below:... - Page 57 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment if expressly excluded from this warranty.
- Page 58 Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship. A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassemblies or repairs (including, without limitation, the audition to the Product of non- MOTOROLA supplied equipment) which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with MOTOROLA’S normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.
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Page 59: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International)
Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International) MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product or any parts thereof. - Page 60 MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
- Page 61 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International) IV. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: a. Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect. Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.
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Page 62: Patent And Trademark Information
Patent and Trademark Information © 2001 Nextel Communications Inc. Nextel, the Nextel logo, and all other Nextel product and/or service names referenced throughout this guide are either a trademark, service mark or registered trademark of Nextel Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.