Modem Charging Cradle User Guide This user guide provides an overview of setting up and using your new Modem Charging Cradle. Model Number: PS6PMCM Box Contents Please check the Modem Charging Cradle carton for the following required items: • • • • Modem Charging Cradle Power Adapter Quick install card Warranty card For more information about these items see More about the Box Contents on page 4.
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Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................4 About the Modem Charging Cradle ....................................................4 Minimum Requirements......................................................................4 Product Registration...........................................................................4 More about the Box Contents .............................................................
Introduction About the Modem Charging Cradle The Modem Charging Cradle enables a telephone connection to a host computer. Palm Tungsten E2 handheld users can access and transfer critical information as easily as making a phone call. The cradle communicates via serial transmission with the Palm handheld. Before it can transfer data over the telephone line, the cradle will require third party software to be installed on the handheld.
NOTE Only one device may use the line at a time. Front View 1 1 Rear View # 1 2 3 4 Part Name Palm multi-Connector Interface Line In Phone Jack Line Out Phone Jack DC Power Receptacle 2 3 Power Adapter 4 1 The supplied power adapter is specifically designed for use with the Modem Charging Cradle. The power adapter converts standard household outlet voltage to the direct current voltage needed to power the cradle.
Chapter 1 – Preparing to Use the Modem Charging Cradle Installation Overview Before using the Modem Charging Cradle, its hardware and software must be properly configured. We have provided a step-by-step procedure to help you properly configure your new Modem Charging Cradle. The procedure is divided into two major tasks. • • Preparing the cradle for first use, and Configuring the Network Manager to communicate via the Modem Charging Cradle.
Configuring the Network Manager for Modem Communication Perform the following steps: 1. Create a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection with a remote computer by doing these steps: • On the remote computer, create a connection that will accept incoming connections. • Set the incoming connection device to PC Modem. • Verify that both, user information and permissions are correct. • Ensure that the incoming connection has a properly assigned IP address. 2.
Chapter 2 – Product/Technical Support Product Support We are committed to providing our customers with first-class customer service and technical support. You can receive product support in a variety of ways: North America Product Support Mobility Electronics 9918 Via Pasar San Diego, CA 92126 Phone: (858) 880-2225 Fax: (858) 530-2733 E-mail: handheldsolutions@mobl.com Web: www.mobilityelectronics.
Appendix A – Regulatory Information This device is designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations it is sold and will be labeled as required. CAUTION The Mobility Electronics’ Regulatory Engineering Department must approve changes or modifications not covered in this user guide in writing. Changes or modifications made without written approval may void the user authority to operate this equipment.
Telecom Compliance, Warnings, and Notices United States The applicable regulatory notices for the United States include: • This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and requirements adopted by ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. • The Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) determines the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line.
Canada This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number on the product label. The abbreviation “IC” before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Appendix B – Warranty Mobility Electronics, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser (or the first purchaser in the case of the remanufactured product being sold) for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must first call Mobility Electronics, Inc. for an RMA number, then return the product to Mobility Electronics, Inc.
Glossary ACTA. America's Carriers Telecommunications Association Modem. A device for transmitting data over telephone wires by modulating the data into an audio signal to send it and demodulating an audio signal into data to receive it. POTS. An acronym for Plain Old Telephone Service. PPP. The Point-to-Point Protocol. This is a communications protocol that was defined in RFC 1661, as the Internet standard for transmitting network layer IP packets over serial point-to-point links.
