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QUICK START GUIDE

for

Serial I/O Cards™

Overview

The Socket Serial I/O Cards make it easy to add a serial communications

port to your Windows or DOS-based mobile computer, so you can connect

your favorite serial peripheral when and where you need it. Common serial

peripherals include modems, printers, writers for court reporting, bar code

scanners, magnetic stripe readers, GPS receivers, and digital cameras.

Standard Cards Ruggedized Cards Connector

The standard Serial I/O Card (S-I/O), with removable cable, and

Ruggedized Serial I/O Card (R-I/O), with non-removable cable, are both

available in PC Card and CompactFlash form factors. All cables have an

industry-standard male DB-9 connector.

The cards work with the following mobile computers:

• Windows Powered Pocket PCs

• Windows CE-based Palm-size PCs, Handheld PC Pros, and pen tablets

• Windows 9x/Me/2000/NT 4.0 notebooks

• DOS notebooks

This Quick Start Guide briefly shows how to install the Serial I/O Cards.

Unless otherwise noted, “Serial I/O Card” will refer to both Standard and

Ruggedized versions of the card. For technical support, see the back page.

For more detailed information, refer to the User’s Guide,

in Adobe Acrobat PDF format in the Docs folder on the

Serial I/O Installation Disc.

For software updates, please visit: www.socketcom.com/serial.htm

To register your product online, visit: www.socketcom.com/prodreg.htm

Summary of content (8 pages)

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QUICK START GUIDE for Serial I/O Cards™ Overview The Socket Serial I/O Cards make it easy to add a serial communications port to your Windows or DOS-based mobile computer, so you can connect your favorite serial peripheral when and where you need it. Common serial peripherals include modems, printers, writers for court reporting, bar code scanners, magnetic stripe readers, GPS receivers, and digital cameras.
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Installation Steps Summary Installing the Serial I/O Card takes just a few easy steps that vary depending on the version of your card and the operating system of your mobile computer. Pocket PCs, Other Windows CE Devices, Windows Notebooks STEP 1: If using the standard S-I/O, attach the cable to the card. STEP 2: Insert the card into your mobile computer. STEP 3: If necessary, install the software. DOS Notebooks STEP 1: If using the standard S-I/O, attach the cable to the card.
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STEP 1: Attach Cable (Standard S-I/O only) If using the standard version of the Serial I/O Card, with removable cable, attach the cable to the card. Press the side latches of the cable connector, insert the connector into the bottom of the card, and release. The card and cable should join snugly and remain attached after you release the side latches. To remove the cable, press the side latches and pull gently away. Important! Do not just pull on the cable to remove it from the card.
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Insert the Card STEP 2: Pocket PCs, Windows CE Devices, Windows Notebooks STEP 3: DOS Notebooks Important! • For Windows NT 4.0, insert the card BEFORE turning on the computer! If you insert the card while Windows NT is running, you must reboot! • For all others, insert the card AFTER turning on the computer! • Do NOT insert the card upside down or push the card in forcefully. Damage may occur! Using the Card Directly in a Slot of its Size Insert the card directly into the slot.
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Using a CompactFlash Card with a PC Card Adapter Socket’s part number for a Type I PC Card adapter is 8520-00025. 1. Only Revision B or later of the CompactFlash card works with Windows 9x/Me/2000/NT 4.0 or DOS. If using a notebook, check your card’s Revision level. 2. Plug the card into the adapter, with the brown label on top. 3. Then insert the combined unit into the PC Card slot. It should slide in easily and fit snugly.
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Install the Software STEP 2: DOS Notebooks STEP 3: Windows 9x/Me/2000 Notebooks Software installation is NOT needed for the following: • Pocket PCs and other Windows CE-based devices • Revision “K” or earlier of the Standard Serial I/O Card when used with Windows Me/2000 • Revision “E” or earlier of the Ruggedized Serial I/O Card when used with Windows Me/2000 • Windows NT 4.0. Read the note for Windows NT 4.0 on the next page.
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Windows NT 4.0 Notebooks You do not need to install Socket’s software, but if you wish to hot swap cards, you must install a third party Card Services program like SystemSoft CardWizard. Hot swapping is the ability to add and remove devices while a computer is running and have the system recognize the change. For more information about SystemSoft CardWizard, visit: www.systemsoft.com DOS Notebooks Begin these steps to install Socket’s direct enabler software on a DOS notebook BEFORE inserting the card.
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Using a DOS Application on a Windows Notebook If you need to use the S-I/O with a DOS application on a Windows notebook, in most cases you only need to install the S-I/O for Windows, not for DOS. Follow these guidelines: 1. Insert the card and install the S-I/O software for the Windows version on your mobile computer. 2. Open your DOS program and test the S-I/O. If it works properly, go ahead and use it and ignore the steps below. If the card does not work properly, continue with the following steps: 3.