Socket Mobile requests that you refrain from any applications of the CF Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Mobile also requests that you refrain from disassembling the CF Card. Disassembly will void the product warranty.
Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION System Requirements Package Contents Product Registration 2 | INSTALLATION STEP 1: Install the Software STEP 2: Insert the Card APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS B | SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS C | GLOSSARY D | TROUBLESHOOTING E | TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY...
• LAN access points Faxes The CF Card is the only plug-in card to incorporate all Bluetooth components, including the antenna, within the CompactFlash Type I form factor. Compact card design means increased portability and less chance of damage during usage. The CF Card fits entirely within a CompactFlash slot.
• Software installation CD • Booklets with copyright, warranty, and regulatory compliance information Product Registration Socket Mobile highly recommends that all customers register their Socket Mobile products. Registered users receive the following benefits: • Priority for technical support • Special offers for future products and product updates •...
Note: If your mobile computer has a built-in Bluetooth radio, installing the software will disable the built-in radio. To re- enable the built-in radio, you must remove the Socket Mobile software by tapping Start | Settings | Remove Programs and using the utility.
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3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD drive. In the CD contents, click on Setup.exe 4. The Setup Center will launch in your browser. Follow the instructions on your screen to begin the software installation. • Read the information in the first screen and click Installation in the left margin.
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• Firefox: In the file opening dialog, click Save File. In the Downloads list, click Open. Note: If your web browser warns that you are opening an EXE file, continue opening the file anyways. 6. The installation wizard will begin. Follow the wizard to install the software on your Windows Mobile-based device.
Insert the card into your device’s CompactFlash slot. Make sure the card is right-side up. Push the card all the way in. When properly inserted, the CF Card will be fully contained within the slot. IMPORTANT! For instructions on using the CF Card to...
Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: Dimensions: 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm Mass: 10 g Environmental Specifications: Operating Temperature: 32 to 113°F ( 0 to 45°C) Storage Temperature: -4 to 131°F (-20 to 55°C) Operating/Storage Humidity: 90% maximum non-condensing Bluetooth Specifications: Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Chipset: CSR BC04-EXT Antenna Type: Integrated...
• Do not attempt to disassemble your product: a broken warranty seal will void the warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable components. Should your Socket card need service, please contact Socket Mobile technical support at: www.socketmobile.com/support/support B | S...
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(RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is 0.001 Watt. The CF Card is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when installed or used separately from other antennas or radio transmitters.
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Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), Health Physics, vol. 74, pp 494-533, April 1998. 99/519/EC, EU Council Recommendation on the limitation of exposure to the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz – 300 GHz, Official Journal of the European Communities, July 12, 1999. ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, “Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz”, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., New York, 1991.
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CompactFlash (CF) A physical interface format for a plug-in card device that measures about 43 mm x 36 mm. The thickness varies, depending on whether it is a Type I or II CF card. COM port A type of physical interface for transferring data.
other devices is retrieved, including the Bluetooth device address, device class, device name, etc. device type/class The type of Bluetooth device, such as printer, phone, serial device, etc. discoverable Visible to other Bluetooth enabled devices in range. DUN (Dial-up Networking) A Bluetooth profile that provides Internet access through a modem.
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piconet An ad hoc network of up to eight devices connected using Bluetooth technology. RF (Radio Frequency) The frequency at which a radio wave travels. Serial Port Profile A Bluetooth profile that provides serial communications for transferring data, such as for connecting to GPS receivers, bar code scanners, etc.
Appendix D Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: When I insert the CF Card, I get a message that says Unrecognized Card. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION You did not install the Remove the card and install software for the CF Card yet. the software. SYMPTOM: My mobile computer cannot find any Bluetooth enabled devices nearby.
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SYMPTOM: When I try to connect my phone and mobile computer, the phone thinks that I am using a different mobile computer that I previously paired with the phone. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The phone remembers the Manually delete the pairing name and device address of from your phone.
Appendix E Technical Support Socket On-Demand Support (SOS) Socket On-Demand Support (SOS) is a virtual technical support assistant that focuses in on your specific question to provide the specific answers you need. SOS provides the quickest turnaround time and is the best place to start for technical support.
Technical Support IMPORTANT! To obtain technical support for your product, you must first register your product online at www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new After product registration, log in and click on the Technical Support tab. Click on Create New Ticket to submit an online request.
Socket Mobile may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes the property of Socket Mobile. Socket Mobile warrants the repaired or replaced...
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the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new.
SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. The entire liability of Socket Mobile and your exclusive remedy shall be, at the option of Socket Mobile, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet the Socket Mobile Limited Warranty and which is returned to Socket Mobile with a copy of your receipt.
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Government ‘s rights to the SOFTWARE are as provided in clause 52.227- 19 of the FAR. CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This License shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.
Regulatory Compliance The Socket Mobile CF Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.
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• Increase the distance separating the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different branch circuit than that of the receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.
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• EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 – Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Business Equipment. Product Disposal Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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