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56K Modem Card
CompactFlash modem card and software for adding
connectivity to the following mobile computers:
• Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003
• Handheld PC, Handheld PC Pro and HPC 2000
• Casio BE-300 Cassiopeia Pocket Manager
• Windows 950B/98/Me/2000/XP notebook
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  • Page 1 56K Modem Card CompactFlash modem card and software for adding connectivity to the following mobile computers: • Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003 • Handheld PC, Handheld PC Pro and HPC 2000 • Casio BE-300 Cassiopeia Pocket Manager • Windows 950B/98/Me/2000/XP notebook User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents Hardware Features CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE Installation Steps Summary STEP 1: Register Your Card STEP 2: Prepare Dial-up Information STEP 3: Install the Software STEP 4: Insert the Card STEP 5: Set up the Dial-up Connection STEP 6: Connect to a Telephone Line STEP 7: Dial and Connect! OPTIONAL: Set up the Card for Your Country...
  • Page 3 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B NETWORK INFORMATION APPENDIX C SUPPORT RESOURCES Technical Support Users’ Forum Limited Warranty Copyright Notice...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    For notebook computers, no software installation is necessary. This User’s Guide describes how to set up and use the 56K Modem Card. For advanced users, it also contains tips on setting up a connection to a RAS server.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    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 card is either dialing or connected to a network.

  • Page 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.

  • Page 7: Step 3: Install The Software

    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 the modem card, you can use the built-in driver and skip software installation.
  • Page 8 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. Follow the instructions on your screen until installation is complete.

  • Page 9: Step 4: Insert The Card

    You must start this process BEFORE inserting the card. For instructions, go to page 32. Insert the 56K Modem Card into your mobile computer, with the gray label on top. If using a PC Card slot, first plug the card into a CompactFlash-to- PC Card adapter.
  • Page 10 Pocket PC 2000 Make a New Connection 1. Go to Start | Settings | Connections. Tap on Modem. 2. In the next screen, tap New Connection… 3. In the next screen, enter the following settings. 1. Enter a name…: Enter a name, such as “My 56K Connection.” 2.
  • Page 11 4. Enter the dial-up number and tap Next. You can enter the phone number without spaces or dashes. Important! Be sure to enter the correct Country code, Area code, and Phone number! Do not leave any field blank! 5. Make sure Wait for dial tone before dialing is checked. Tap Finish. Enter Dialing Settings 1.
  • Page 12 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 (e.g., 9), do the following: a) In the Location: field, select Home. Make sure the Area code and Country code are correct.
  • Page 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… CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE | 13...
  • Page 14 4. In the next screen, enter the following settings. 1. Enter a name…: Enter a name, such as “My 56K Connection.” 2. Select a modem: Select Socket 56K Modem or Socket-CF+_ 56K_Modem. 3. Baud Rate: 57600 If you DO NOT need to enter any IP addresses, tap Next. If you DO need to enter IP addresses, tap Advanced.
  • Page 15 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. In the pop-up menu, select Always Dial. Tap If you have only one connection, then the Always Dial feature will not appear.
  • Page 16 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 17 Pocket PC 2003 Note: These instructions are for setting up a standard dial-up connection to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you want to connect to your work network and/or a VPN/proxy server, please refer to your Pocket PC 2003 documentation for instructions.
  • Page 18 4. Tap on the Tasks tab. In most cases, you should tap Add a new modem connection under My ISP. 5. In the next screen, enter the following: • Enter a name…: Enter a name, such as “My 56K Connection” •...
  • Page 19 6. In the next screen, enter the User name and Password. Tap Advanced. 7. In the General screen, select the following: • Baud rate: 57600. • Wait for dial tone before dialing: Checked. If you DO NOT need to enter any IP addresses, tap ok. If you DO need to enter IP addresses, tap on the TCP/IP and Servers tabs to enter any necessary IP addresses.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 4. In Port Settings, in the Baud Rate field, select 57600. Tap on the Call Options tab. 5. Make sure Wait for dial tone before dialing is checked. Tap OK. 6. The Make New Dial-Up Connection screen will appear. If you DO NOT need to enter any IP addresses, tap Next>. If you DO need to enter IP addresses, tap TCP/IP Settings.
  • Page 22 Enter Dialing Properties 1. When you return to the Remote Networking screen, tap on the icon for the connection you just made. 2. In the Dial-Up Connection screen, enter your User Name and Password. Then tap on Dial Properties. 3. In the Dialing Properties screen, enter the settings appropriate for your telephone line.
  • Page 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 following settings, where: X represents the number for dial-out Y represents the number for dial-out long distance...

  • Page 24: Step 6: Connect To A Telephone Line

    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 and Handheld PC devices.
  • Page 25 Pocket PC 2000 1. Go to Start | Programs | Connections. Tap on the icon for the modem connection you created in Step 5. 2. In the next screen, make sure the correct User name and Password are entered. In Dial from: select the appropriate location: •...
  • Page 26 Pocket PC 2002 1. After setting up the dial-up connection, you will be in the Connections screen. In the top field, make sure Internet Settings is selected. Tap Connect. 2. Make sure the correct User name and Password are entered. 3.
  • Page 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.
  • Page 28 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 software) GREEN —...
  • Page 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 that uses a dial-up connection.
  • Page 30 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 top of screen) Indicates an active dial-up or network connection Modem status icon: (Appears if you installed Socket software) GREEN —...
  • Page 31 Handheld PC Devices 1. After setting up the dial-up connection in Step 5, you will already be in the Dial-Up Connection screen. To access this screen at any time, follow these steps: • Go to Start | Programs | Communication | Remote Networking. •...

  • Page 32: Optional: Set Up The Card For Your Country

    2. The WhereAreYou? screen will appear, similar to the one below. As directed, close any applications that may currently be using the modem. 3. Insert the 56K Modem Card into your mobile computer. 4. After a few seconds, names of countries should appear in the drop-down list.

  • Page 33: Optional: Check Connection Time

    Socket’s software includes a status indicator 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. Pocket PC Devices only: Go to Start | Today.

  • Page 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, install the software.

  • Page 35: Step 3: Install The Software

    STEP 3: Install the Software Should I install Socket’s WhereAreYou? software? You have two options for software installation: Option 1: Skip software installation. The Casio BE-300 comes with a generic built-in modem driver. For basic operation of the modem card, you can use the built-in driver and skip software installation.
  • Page 36 6. When installation is complete, disconnect the mobile computer from the host PC. Soft reset the mobile computer by pressing the reset button. 36 | CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR CASIO BE-300...

  • Page 37: Step 4: Insert The Card

    You must start this process BEFORE inserting the card. For instructions, go to page Insert the 56K Modem Card into the CompactFlash I/O slot of your BE-300. Make sure the card is right-side up, with the gray label on top.

  • Page 38: Step 5: Set Up The Dial-Up Connection

    STEP 5: Set up the Dial-up Connection You will need your dial-up information for this step. Unlike for other device types, you do NOT need to enter any dialing settings for the Casio BE-300. 1. Go to Main | Connections. Tap on New Setting… 2.

  • Page 39: Step 6: Connect To A Telephone Line

    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! 1. After setting up your dial-up connection in Step 5, your new connection should be listed in the Connections screen. Select your modem connection, then tap Connect.
  • Page 40 Ending a Data Call 1. Tap on the connection icon at the bottom of your screen. 2. In the connection status screen, tap Disconnect. 3. In the next screen, tap Disconnect Now. The connection status icon will disappear. The modem status icon will turn red then disappear. All LEDs will turn off.

  • Page 41: Optional: Set Up The Card For Your Country

    1. Go to Main | WhereAreYou? 2. The WhereAreYou? screen will appear, similar to the one below. 3. Insert the 56K Modem Card into your Casio BE-300. 4. After a few seconds, names of countries should appear in the drop-down list.

  • Page 42: 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 in the task tray.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Setup For Windows 95/98/Me/2000/Xp

    Chapter 4 Setup for Windows 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 notebooks. Installation Steps Summary STEP 1: Register your card.

  • Page 44: Step 3: Insert The Card

    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.

  • Page 45: Step 4: Install The Drivers

    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 what is Recommended. Windows 95/98/Me —...

  • Page 46: Step 5: Set Up Your Dial-Up Connection

    STEP 5: Set up Your Dial-up Connection To set up your dial-up connection, use the network connection wizard included with Windows. 1. Windows 95/98 — Go to My Computer | Dial-Up Networking | Make New Connection. Windows Me — Go to My Computer | Control Panel | Dial-Up Networking | Make New Connection.

  • Page 47: Step 6: Connect To A Telephone Line

    STEP 6: Connect to a Telephone Line With the card still in your computer, connect to an analog telephone line. STEP 7: Dial and Connect! 1. After setting up your dial-up connection in Step 5, your new connection should be included in screen listing dial-up connections (this is the same screen that you accessed at the beginning of Step 5).

  • Page 48: Optional: Set Up Advanced Networking

    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 Information Form in Appendix B. 2.
  • Page 49 Windows 2000 — (a) Right-click on the icon for the connection you just created. In the pop-up menu, select Properties. (b) Click on the Networking tab. Check Internet Protocol and click on Properties. (c) Enter any necessary settings. If needed, click on the Advanced button to enter DNS, WNS or other settings.

  • Page 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): Interface Standards: CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash I/O, Type I Extended With CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter: PCMCIA, Type II Serial Communications: TTL Transmit Speed: Up to 33.6 Kbps Receive Speed: Up to 56 Kbps Data Modulation: ITU V.90, 56Kflex Fax: Send/receive 14.4 Kbps ITU-T V.17, V.24, V.27 + err, V.21 Channel 2...

  • Page 51: Appendix 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 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 the best place to start for technical support.

  • Page 53: Users' Forum

    FAQs and view a history of technical support activity for previous support issues. Users’ Forum If you would like to discuss the Socket 56K Modem Card with other users, visit Socket’s users’ forum at: www.socketforum.com Important! Socket does NOT provide technical support via the Users’...

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty

    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. During the warranty period, 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.

  • Page 55: Limited Software Warranty

    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 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 56: Copyright Notice

    Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the 56K Modem Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the 56K Modem Card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.
  • Page 57 Printed in U.S.A.

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