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12 Connect to PalmOS devices
Important: The following instructions are based on PalmOS (operating system) software 3.3 and those devices that can run
this version (or newer versions) of the operating system. For more information, please visit:
http://www.palmos.com/
• LEARN ABOUT YOUR PHONE AS A WIRELESS MODEM
Important: This feature is available only if your service provider's network supports General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or
circuit-switched data (CSD) digital data and fax services. A subscription to these services may also be necessary. Please check
with your service provider prior to making or receiving digital data and fax calls or for more information on digital data rates
in your network.
It is possible to make a serial connection between your phone and your PalmOS device and use it as a wireless modem to perform
HotSync operations with your PC.
In addition, third-party software is also available that allows you to browse the Web, send and receive faxes, and send or receive
e-mail directly to your PalmOS device. Check your owners manual or the PalmOS web site for more information on third-party
software.
Important: To access the Internet, you must have an existing dial-up account with a full-service Internet provider or dial-up
access to a corporate network. Connection to on-line services such as CompuServe or Prodigy are not available at this time.
Note: America Online provides a software program that allows you to check your AOL e-mail from your handheld device.
For more information, type AOL keyword: PDA.
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and circuit switched data (CSD)
Before you can use your phone as a wireless modem with your data or fax software, there are a few things you need to know about
recent developments in the wireless data technology. Once you understand more about the different types of digital data and fax
services available to you, you can configure your data or fax software for the right type of service.
Please read "Introduction to digital data" on page 35 for more information about digital data services before trying to configure
your PalmOS device.
• CONNECTION OPTIONS
You can create a connection between your PalmOS device and your phone using either the DLR-3P cable, IR, or Bluetooth.
DLR-3P cable connection
Most PalmOS devices come with a serial cable used to connect your device with a desktop PC or laptop computer. This cable has
either a USB male or an RS-232C female connection at one end and a special connector that plugs into the handheld device (either
directly or via a docking cradle).
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If your PalmOS device's serial cable has the standard RS-232C connector, you need only the DAN-1 (null modem adapter with
RS-232C connectors on each end) supplied in the DLR-3P accessory sales package.
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If your PalmOS device's serial cable has a USB connector, you need to purchase an additional serial cable with the standard
RS-232C connector. The manufacturer of your PalmOS device sells this cable as an accessory. You also need the DAN-1 (null
modem adapter with RS-232C connectors on each end) supplied in this sales package.
DAN-1
This adapter is used to join your device's serial cable to the DLR-3P cable (as shown in the figure below).
Note: Macintosh PalmOS device users do not need to use the RS232 - DB9 adapter.
DAN-1
null modem adapter
DLR-3P
cable
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