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- Page 1 User Guide ™ 33.6 C OMMUNICATOR WITH 33.6 C OMMUNICATOR 14.4 C OMMUNICATOR STI-FAX/33.6SJ/33.6/14.4V User Guide Page 1...
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Page 2: Limited Product Warranty
Communicator Limited Product Warranty Simple Technology, Inc. (“STI”), warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the warranty period, and will perform according to product documentation. This warranty is expressly limited to product repair or replacement, at the sole discretion of STI. Except for the express warranty expressed above, STI grants no other warranty. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Guide Contents 1 Introduction ..................4 The 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack and 33.6 Communicator ..............4 The 14.4 Communicator ..............5 Using the Guides .................. 6 Installation Requirements ..............7 Unpacking the Card ................8 Technical Support ................8 2 Describing the Kit ................. -
Page 4: Introduction
Communicator 1. Introduction This is a User Guide for the Simple Technology ® 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack™, 33.6 Communicator and 14.4 Communicator PC Cards. Refer to the appropriate that follows for an introduction to the features of your new PC Card. The 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack and 33.6 Communicator The 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack and the 33.6 Communicator are... -
Page 5: The 14.4 Communicator
User Guide The cards are flash upgradeable for fast and easy feature enhancements should technology change in the future. The flash upgrade utility is included in the optional cellular cable kit to load cellphone drivers into the flash. The utility may also be obtained by contacting Simple Technology. Also included with the cards are communications software for either ®... -
Page 6: Using The Guides
Communicator Using the Guides Read the rest of this chapter for information about the Installation Requirements, Unpacking the Card and Technical Support. Then, read the chapters as follows: 1. Refer to Chapter 2 for an overview description of the kit components. -
Page 7: Installation Requirements
User Guide Installation Requirements The following are the minimum requirements for installing the card: • A computer with the following features: - An available PC Card Type II socket - A hard disk drive - A 3.5-inch floppy disk drive - For PC compatibles, microphone and speakers if you wish to use the voice capabilities of the modem (the line access cable—optional for the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack—permits the use of... -
Page 8: Unpacking The Card
If you experience any difficulties with the installation of the card or have any questions regarding the card, contact Simple Technology Technical Support at the following : • Tel: 714-476-1180 • 1-800-367-7330 (US and Canada only) • Fax: 714-476-1209 • EMail: support@simpletech.com • Website: http://www.simpletech.com Page 8... -
Page 9: Describing The Kit
User Guide 2. Describing the Kit This chapter describes the kit in the following sections: • The Hardware • The Software • Specifications The Hardware Refer to the figures and the descriptions to become familiar with the hardware: • The PC Card (see Figures 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3). The Type II PC Card contains a connector for a PC Card socket and a connection for a line access cable (optional for the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack). - Page 10 Communicator Identification of Card Connector for PC Card (33.6 Communicator) Socket 0332 Connector for Line Access Cable Figure 2-2. 33.6 Communicator Identification of Card Connector for PC Card (14.4 Communicator) Socket 0153 Connector for Line Access Cable Figure 2-3. 14.4 Communicator Page 10...
- Page 11 User Guide • The SimpleJack Connector (see Figure 2-4). This built-in foldaway jack for the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack allows you to use the modem without the line access cable, providing for maximum portability. To connect a phone line, simply lift the hinged top of the jack.
- Page 12 Communicator • Line Access Cable (see Figure 2-5). When using the voice features of the the PC compatible card, this cable allows you to connect a handset for computers without a microphone and speaker. This cable is optional for the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack and is for use when the SimpleJack connector is not appropriate for your application.
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Page 13: The Software
User Guide The Software PC Compatible Kit Refer to the following descriptions to become familiar with the software on the diskettes included with the PC compatible cards: • .INF File. The .INF file is on the “Modem Install Diskette.” This file provides Plug n’... - Page 14 Communicator MacOS System 7 Compatible Kit Refer to the following descriptions to become familiar with the software on the diskettes included with the MacOS System 7 compatible cards: • Communications software. The communications software is provided on two diskettes. For MacOS System 7, the communications software provides the user interface to fax and to send and receive data.
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Page 15: Specifications
User Guide Specifications The following sections contain specifications of the cards. Form Factor PCMCIA Type II Data Rates 33600bps* ................... CCITT V.34bis 28800bps* ..............CCITT V.34 and V.FC 14400bps ..................CCITT V.32bis 9600bps .................... CCITT V.32 2400bps ..................CCITT V.22bis 300bps .................... - Page 16 Communicator Voice Features If you have a PC compatible kit and a computer that has a microphone and speakers, the voice capabilities of the modem allow you to use the computer as an answering machine with voice mail. If you have a computer without a microphone and speakers, the line access cable (optional for the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack) allows you to use a compatible handset.
- Page 17 User Guide 16550 UART Enhanced UART interface provides buffering of data. This feature is essential in providing reliable high speed communication, when used in multi-tasking environments like Windows. Cellular Capability Optional cellphone cables and drivers are available for most cellphone models for use with Windows 3.x and Windows 95.
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Page 18: Installing The Card
Communicator 3. Installing the Card This chapter describes installing the card in the following sections: • Checking for Card and Socket Services (Windows 3.x only) • Plugging in the Card • Attaching the Cables • Installing the Communications Software • Installing the Cellphone Driver (Optional) Checking for Card and Socket Services (Windows 3.x Only) Do not attempt to install Card and Socket Services if you are... -
Page 19: Plugging In The Card
User Guide If you do not know whether you already have Card and Socket Services installed and you are using MS-DOS 6 or higher with Windows 3.x, perform the following: 1. While booting your computer, press <F8>. With MS-DOS 6 or higher, this will load the drivers in CONFIG.SYS one line at a time. - Page 20 Communicator Windows 95 Proceed as follows: 1. Start Windows 95. 2. Plug the PC Card into the PC Card socket. 3. The computer will respond with a beep, and with a picture of the PC Card on the right of the task bar. Windows may respond with some dialog boxes.
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Page 21: Attaching The Cables
User Guide Attaching the Cables Refer to SimpleJack, Line Access Cable, or Cellphone Cable (Windows 3.x and Windows 95 Only) depending on your installation requirements If both a phone line and a cellphone are attached to the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack will ignore the phone line and use the cellphone. - Page 22 Communicator Attach SimpleJack to the right connector. 0216 Attach a phone line. 0217 Figure 3-3. Attaching the Card Using the Auxiliary SimpleJack Connector Page 22...
- Page 23 User Guide Line Access Cable If the SimpleJack connector is not appropriate for your application, you may use the optional line access cable (Simple Part Number STI-FAX/CCBL). For purchasing information, call 1-800-4SIMPLE. Refer to Figures 3-4 and 3-5 and Proceed as follows: 1.
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Page 24: Installing The Communications Software
Communicator Cellphone Cable (Windows 3.x and Windows 95 Only) For the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, attach the optional cellphone cable to the connector on the left (see Figure 3-5). For the 33.6 Communica- tor and the 14.4 Communicator, attach the optional cellphone cable to the only connector on the bottom of the card.Connect the other end of the cellphone cable to your cellphone. -
Page 25: Using The Card
User Guide 4. Using the Card This chapter provides information on the following topics: • Inserting and Removing the Card • About Call Waiting • AT Command Summary • Protecting the Card Inserting or Removing the Card This section consists of Inserting or Removing the Card with Windows 3.x and OS/2 Warp, Inserting or Removing the Card with Windows NT, Inserting or Removing the Card with Windows 95 and Inserting or Removing the Card with MacOS System 7. - Page 26 Communicator Inserting or Removing the Card with Windows 95 You can insert the card at anytime. When you are done using the card, it is recommended that you “stop” the card before removing the card. Proceed as follows: 1. Double-click with the normal-select mouse button on the PCMCIA icon located on the right of the task bar.
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Page 27: About Call Waiting
User Guide Inserting or Removing the Card with MacOS System 7 You can insert the card at anytime and MacOS System 7 will mount the icon of the card onto the desktop. When you are done using the card, drag the icon of the card into the trash can and the computer will eject the card. - Page 28 Communicator Table 4-1. AT Command Summary Command prefix used to begin almost all commands. Commands preceded by AT and followed by <Enter>: Dial the following number using the default or previous method (tone or pulse). Dial the following number using tones. Dial the following number using pulses.
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Page 29: Protecting The Card
User Guide Protecting the Card Observe the following points: • Do not drop the card. • Never remove the card when the computer is accessing the card. • Place the computer and peripherals out of direct sunlight, high or low temperatures and high humidity. •... -
Page 30: A Troubleshooting
Communicator A. Troubleshooting Windows 95 To verify that the modem is configured after installing the modem into a computer with Windows 95, proceed as follows: 1. Double-click on My Computer. Double-click on Control Panel. Double-click on Modems. 2. Click on the General tab and look for the Communicator (see Figure A-1). -
Page 31: B Fcc And Doc Compliance
User Guide B. FCC and DOC Compliance The following statements are provided in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Department of Communications (DOC). Please read these statements carefully before installing or operating your modem. FCC Part 68 Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 32: C Cellular Data Communication Technology License
Communicator Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Users should not attempt to make electrical ground connections themselves; contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or an electrician.