User guide

Windows Computers 53

Making a Data Connection

Caution

On your computer, make sure that no other application is using

the serial port (e.g., COM1) assigned for Globalstar data service.

If another application, such as Palm HotSync Manager, blocks

the serial port, disable its control over the port before

attempting a Globalstar data connection.

Making Packet Data Connections

Packet data connections can be either

■ Packet (PPP) data only (example: browsing the Internet)

■ Asynchronous data with PPP data (example: dialing into a modem

behind a firewall, then accessing a corporate intranet)

To make a connection using PPP data

1. Make sure the Tri-Mode Phone is properly connected to your PC or

laptop (as described in “Connecting Windows Components” on page 11).

2. Turn on your Tri-Mode Phone.

3. Rotate or fully extend the appropriate antenna for the type of

connection you wish to make (Globalstar satellite or cellular, as shown

on page 12) and make sure you have a Globalstar or cellular signal.

4. On your computer, double-click the icon you created for your data

connection (for instance, “GS Packet Data”).

5. When the

Connect To dialog opens, click Connect.

For Windows 2000: Click

Dial.

(Leave the

User name and Password fields blank.)

Note

For asynchronous data and digital cellular calls, a “User name”

and “Password” are required to make a connection. Globalstar

packet data calls do not require a user name or password.

While the Tri-Mode Phone is establishing the packet data connection,

the Tri-Mode Phone screen looks like this:

Note

When you make a cellular call, the Globalstar icon is

replaced with the digital icon . When you make an

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Connecting..

PPP Data

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