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SDIO 56K Modem Card
SDIO modem card for providing 56K dial-up network access to
Pocket PCs equipped with an SDIO slot and SDIO Now!
software from BSQUARE
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 SDIO 56K Modem Card SDIO modem card for providing 56K dial-up network access to Pocket PCs equipped with an SDIO slot and SDIO Now! software from BSQUARE User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the SDIO 56K Modem Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the product. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    STEP 1: Prepare Dial-up Information STEP 2: Install the Software STEP 3: Complete the Connection Setup Wizard STEP 4: Dial and Connect About the Status Indicator LEDs OPTIONAL: Use Socket Modem Utilities OPTIONAL: Use Modem-On-Hold APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS B | NETWORK INFORMATION...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The sleek design integrates the connector and SDIO card into one simple, durable unit. The Socket SDIO 56K Modem Card plugs directly into your mobile computer and provides a durable physical connection to an analog phone line.

  • Page 5: About V.92 Quick Connect

    When enabled with Quick Connect, the Socket SDIO 56K Modem Card will store data about the last connection — or in other words, “train” itself for the last phone line used. While dialing into a network, the Socket SDIO 56K Modem Card will compare the phone line characteristics with the stored data, and if a match is found, the handshake starts using previous settings.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Booklet with warranty and copyright information Product Registration Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support, as well as special product offers and updates. To register your product online, go to:...

  • Page 7: Setup For Windows Mobile

    2 | Setup for Windows Mobile This chapter explains how to install and use the Socket SDIO 56K Modem Card with a Pocket PC running any of the following: • Windows Mobile 5.0 • Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE • Windows CE 3.0.111.71 (Pocket PC 2002) Setup Summary STEP 1: Prepare dial-up information.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Install The Software

    PC. ActiveSync should report Connected, and the ActiveSync icon should turn green. Pocket_PC 3. Insert the Socket 56K Modem Installation CD into the host PC. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. Click on Setup.exe.
  • Page 9 4. The Setup program for the Socket modem software will appear. Follow the instructions on your screen until installation is complete. 5. When installation is complete, your device will prompt you to remove the device from the cradle and soft reset. Tap ok.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Complete The Connection Setup Wizard

    STEP 3: Complete the Connection Setup Wizard The Socket Connection Setup Wizard does not work on the HP iPAQ 6315 and some Pocket PC Phone Edition devices. Refer to Appendix D for instructions on manually creating a dial-up connection in Windows.
  • Page 11 5. After entering all the necessary information, you will be prompted to insert the modem card. 6. Connect the modem to an analog phone line WARNING! Do not plug the modem into a digital PBX line. The modem will not work and may be damaged.
  • Page 12 8. After inserting the card, tap OK. 9. The last screen will report that you have completed the wizard. If you receive an error message saying that a connection was not able to be set up, remove the card, rerun the wizard, and when prompted, make sure you insert the modem card all the way into the slot.

  • Page 13: Step 4: Dial And Connect

    Socket recommends using either of two methods for dialing into your network. METHOD 1: Tap on the Connection icon 1. If you just completed the Socket Connection Setup Wizard and tapped on the link to go to the Remote Networking application, the following screen...
  • Page 14 Tap and hold your stylus on the name of the connection. In the pop-up menu, tap Connect. 4. If you did not use the Socket Connection Setup Wizard, the Network Log On screen may appear. Enter the Password and tap OK.
  • Page 15 5. When the Pocket PC begins dialing, the following will occur: • The Link Status LED will turn on. • A bubble will appear reporting the dialing status. • If the modem speaker is on, the modem will begin to make noise. 6.
  • Page 16 7. Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE: After you have attempted to dial from the SDIO modem connection for the first time, you will be able to quickly dial the connection in the future by tapping on the connection icon (two arrows). The bubble will list the SDIO modem connection. Tap on the phone number to begin dialing.
  • Page 17 (e.g., in Pocket Internet Explorer, enter a URL and tap the green arrow). 2. If you did not use the Socket Connection Setup wizard, the Network Log On screen may appear. Enter the Password and tap OK.
  • Page 18 4. When the Pocket PC has connected: • The Link Status LED will remain on • The Pocket PC will receive/transmit the information as requested (e.g., Pocket Internet Explorer will display the requested website). • The “x” will disappear from the connection icon 5.
  • Page 19 2. If you have multiple modem connections set up on your Pocket PC, tap Modify… Tap and hold your stylus on the connection for the Socket SDIO 56K Modem Card and in the pop-up menu tap Always Dial. Tap ok.

  • Page 20: Optional: Use Socket Modem Utilities

    OPTIONAL: Use Socket Modem Utilities 1. If the Socket SDIO 56K Modem Card is in your Pocket PC, remove the card. Press the card in to let it spring outwards, then pull the card out. Always use the spring to remove the card. Do not just pull the card out.
  • Page 21 This feature is helpful if you plan to use the SDIO 56K Modem Card repeatedly with the same phone line.
  • Page 22 Modem-on-Hold requires a V.92 ISP, a line splitter, as well as Call Waiting service from your phone company. If you would like the Pocket PC to identify incoming calls, you also need Type 2 Caller ID service from your phone company. •...

  • Page 23: Optional: Use Modem-On-Hold

    Pocket PC to identify incoming calls, you need Type 2 Caller ID service from your local phone company. 1. When you are connected to your network and receive a call, the Socket Modem Status screen will appear in the foreground.
  • Page 24 5. After completing the call, hang up the phone. Tap on the task tray icon to access the Socket Modem Status screen again. 6. In the Socket Modem Status screen, tap RESUME to resume the network connection. 7. Wait for the Pocket PC to resume the connection before you use any...

  • Page 25: A | Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics Dimensions: L x W x H: 81 x 41 x 20 mm Power Consumption (DC 3.3V): Active: 118 mA Inactive: 18 mA Data Mode: - ITU-T V.92: 56 kbps - ITU-T V.90: 56 kbps upstream, 33.6 kbps downstream - ITU-T V.34: (33.6 kbps) - ITU-T V.32bis: (14.4 kbps)
  • Page 26 Operating Modes: - Asynchronous - Full Duplex - Automatic and Manual Call - Originate Certifications: FCC Part 68 CTR 21 Environmental Conditions: Operating: Temp: 32 to 131° F (0 to 60° C) Humidity: 5 – 95% (Non Condensing) Storage: Temp: -13 to +158° F (-25 to -70° C) Humidity: 5 –...

  • Page 27: B | Network Information

    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, visit: www.socketcom.com/pdf/56kform.txt 1.

  • Page 28: C | Advanced Software Installation

    Windows Mobile Advanced Users Only! If you do not want to use the application installer to install Socket’s modem software, you can install the software from a CAB (cabinet) file. A CAB file contains all the software and drivers needed to install your product on a particular Pocket PC platform.

  • Page 29: D | Manual Connection Setup

    Appendix D Manual Connection Setup If you do not want to use the Connection Setup wizard, you can manually set up a dial-up connection in Windows Mobile. The process differs between a Pocket PC 2003 and 2002. In the following pages, find the instructions for your specific type of mobile computer.
  • Page 30 My ISP. 5. In the next screen, enter the following: • Enter a name…: Enter a name, such as “My 56K Connection” • Select a modem: Select Socket SDIO 56K Modem. Tap Next. 30 | APPENDIX D: MANUAL CONNECTION SETUP...
  • Page 31 6. In the next screen, enter the dial-up number exactly how it should be dialed from your current location. You can enter the number without any spaces or dashes. Note: If you plan to use the connection in different area codes, tap use dialing rules to set up the correct dialing locations.
  • Page 32 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… 32 | APPENDIX D: MANUAL CONNECTION SETUP...
  • Page 33 4. In the next screen, enter the following settings. • Enter a name…: Enter a name, such as “My 56K Connection.” • Select a modem: Select Socket SDIO 56K Modem. The baud rate value does not matter, because the modem’s baud rate is internally configured to optimize data compression and decompression speeds.
  • Page 34 6. Make sure Wait for dial tone before dialing is checked. Tap Finish. 7. In Internet Settings, if multiple connections exist, you must select the new connection to be used when dialing. In the list, tap and hold your stylus on the connection.
  • Page 35 2. In the next screen, enter the settings appropriate for your telephone line. If you DO NOT need to dial a number to use an external line, do the following: a) In the Location: field, select Home. Make sure the Area code and Country code are correct.

  • Page 36: E | Technical Support

    Technical Support For help using the Socket Modem Utilities, tap on the Help icon If you have trouble installing or using the Socket SDIO 56K Modem Card, Socket has two technical support resources you can use: Socket Online Support (SOS) Socket Online Support provides the quickest turnaround time and is the best place to start for technical support.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center. The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA) number issued by Socket or by Socket's Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 38: Limited Software Warranty

    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 price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.

  • Page 39: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance 1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the back of the Socket SDIO 56K Modem Card is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number. If requested, provide this information to your telephone company.
  • Page 40 11. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Product Disposal Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
  • Page 41 © Socket Communications, Inc. 11/2005 Printed in U.S.A.

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