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Web Site: www.wavenet.com.au This manual is intended to be used for the operation of Wavenet Technology equipment. Performance figures quoted are typical values and subject to normal manufacturing and service tolerances. Wavenet Technology Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter, without notice, the equipment, software or specification to meet technological advancement.
Synchronising Data Between Your PDA and Computer ........ 23 Updating Firmware on Your Dualwave M............25 Installing New Software on Your PDA .............. 27 Troubleshooting ......................28 Technical Support....................31 Care & Maintenance ....................32 Specifications ............Error! Bookmark not defined. Wavenet Technology...
• May be used independently as a wireless modem for a PC/laptop by using additional software. • Roaming capabilities as used in DataTAC system. • Modem is always online using the DataTAC network. • Auto wake up of PDAs from incoming messages. Wavenet Technology...
USA and International Standards: ANSI C95.1 (1992), NCRP Report 89 (1986), ICNIP (1996). The Dualwave M is designed for handheld operation and has been tested and certified to comply with the aforementioned FCC guidelines Wavenet Technology...
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• The power supply cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the Dualwave M or Battery Charger. • The Dualwave M or Battery Charger has been exposed to rain or water. Wavenet Technology...
• One available USB port (used for the HotSync ® process). In addition, your PDA must have • 500kB of available memory • Palm OS version 3.5 or higher Checking the Package Contents The following items should be included in the box. Wavenet Technology...
Provides a USB connection to the PC for ® HotSync operations and a serial connection to the PC for diagnostics and downloading software upgrades. PDA Port Provides a connection between the PDA and the modem. Battery Charger Provides a connection for the battery charger. socket Wavenet Technology...
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Dualwave M User Manual ______________________________________________________________Introduction Release Button Connects and releases the PDA from the and Latch Dualwave M. On/Off Button Switches the Dualwave M on or off. The indicator descriptions are described on the following page. Wavenet Technology...
(once per sec) charged. Slow flashing red Dualwave M is on but the battery (once per sec) needs charging. Rapid flashing red The battery is too low for normal (five times per sec) operation. Charge the battery immediately. Wavenet Technology...
Dualwave M and gently pull the PDA up and away from the Dualwave M. You must press the release button whilst disconnecting the Dualwave M or you may damage your PDA and the Dualwave M. Wavenet Technology...
If only one indicator changes to green, only one battery is fully charged. 5. Unplug the battery charger from the power source. 6. Detach the battery charger connector from the battery charger socket. Wavenet Technology...
Data Comms PC USB Data Comms PC serial connector (9-pin) connector (9-pin) Release Button Data Comms Modem connector 3. Connect the Data Comms PC serial connector to a COM (serial) port on your computer. Note that the Data Comms PC serial Wavenet Technology...
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8. Click on the Look in field and select your CD-ROM drive (typically D drive), from the drop down list. Click here to display the drop down list. Click here to select your CD-ROM drive. Wavenet Technology...
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PDA to transfer the application to your PDA. Note: Refer to your PDA User Manual for more details on the ® HotSync process. 12. Wait for a message on your computer and PDA indicating that the process is complete. Wavenet Technology...
To remove the software from your PC: 1. From your PC’s task bar, click 2. Select Settings, and then Control Panel from the pop-up menu. 3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 4. From the Install/Uninstall tab, select the Dualwave M application. 5. Click Wavenet Technology...
Note: The network profile is set by default for the Dualwave M to be used in U.S.A. To use the Dualwave M in Canada, this setting must be changed. See page 20 for information on changing the network profile. Wavenet Technology...
Radio channel currently being used by the modem. Signal The relative signal strength indicator (RSSI) measured in dBm. Status Indicates whether the modem is in or out of radio range. Version Shows the Version number of the firmware in the modem. Wavenet Technology...
The power save option is disabled, shortest battery life Minimum power save. The modem wakes up and receives every 16 seconds Average Average power save. The modem wakes up and receives every 32 seconds Maximum power save, longest battery life Wavenet Technology...
The Dualwave M is not within radio range. Timeout The gateway has a timeout period. This message is displayed if no response is received from the gateway within 30 seconds. Unknown Error Indicates that some other failure occurred. Wavenet Technology...
Dualwave M User Manual ____________________________________________________Using Your Dualwave M Wakeup Tab This tab displays a list of applications on your PDA that are registered for wakeup. Wavenet Technology...
1. Attach the Data Comms Modem connector to the Dualwave M’s Data Interface port located at the front of the Dualwave M. 2. Attach the Data Comms PC USB connector to a USB port on your computer. 3. Switch your PC on. Wavenet Technology...
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PC’s Task Bar Click the Start Button ® ® 5. Press the HotSync button on your PDA to start the HotSync process. 6. Wait for a message on your computer and PDA indicating that the process is complete. Wavenet Technology...
9-pin to 25-pin adapter. Data Comms PC USB Data Comms PC serial connector connector (9-pin) Data Comms Modem connector 4. Press the Dualwave M’s On/Off button to switch the Dualwave M on. Wavenet Technology...
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10. A progress bar is displayed informing you of the progress of the update. 11. After the firmware has been updated, the Dualwave M is automatically switched off. A message is displayed prompting you to switch the Dualwave M on again. 12. Press the Dualwave M’s On/Off button and click Wavenet Technology...
Typically, to install new software on your PDA from your PC, follow the same steps as installing the Modem Software on page 14. The exception is step 8; you must navigate to the required files, which may not necessarily be on your CD-ROM drive. Wavenet Technology...
Dualwave M. The reset button is recessed; simply insert the tip of your stylus or other thin blunt pointed object into the recession and press. Please note that any messages currently being downloaded may be lost. Reset Button Wavenet Technology...
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Modem Tools screen. Select the Setup tab to display the screen below: By default the Network Profile is set to Motient Select Motient (default), if you are using your Dualwave M in U.S.A. or select Bel Mobility if you are in Canada. Wavenet Technology...
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Check the battery indicator and compare it with the examples below. Battery Indicator Low battery Fully charged battery If the battery indicator shows that the battery capacity is low, charge the battery as described on page 13. Wavenet Technology...
If you are charging both the PDA and the Dualwave M together, ensure that the PDA is connected to the Dualwave M first, before connecting the Charger. Technical Support If, after reviewing all the sources listed you cannot solve your problem, contact your supplier. Wavenet Technology...
The Dualwave M’s lithium ion battery life will be shortened if used in extreme temperatures. Do not use the Dualwave M at temperatures below –10°C or above 55ºC. Do not leave the Dualwave M switched on in direct sunlight inside automobiles as the case temperature can easily exceed these limits. Wavenet Technology...
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Care & Maintenance _______________________________________________________Dualwave M User Manual Wavenet Technology...
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