Welcome Motorola Data Connectivity Kit with TrueSync® Software for CDMA Compatible Phones User’s Guide Thank you for choosing Motorola - a global leader in communications technology. This exciting new kit transforms your CDMA phone (available separately) into a conveniently portable fax modem.
Getting Started Now that you have opened the package, you are ready to go. To get started, connect the cable, install the software, and make a wireless data connection. It is as easy as that! In the package, you will find: • The Motorola Data Cable. • A CD-ROM with installation software. • A TrueSync® Getting Started Guide. Digital 1 menu 2 abc 3 def batt 5 lock jk l 6 mno 8 vib tuv 9 0 opr 4 ghi 7 pqrs RCL STO FCN ©1999 Motorola, Inc.
Getting Started Checking for Data Capability To use your new Data Connectivity Kit, first make sure that your CDMA phone is data capable. To do so, just use your phone to perform the following simple test. ƒ ⁄ ¤ fi. 1. Press then , , You will see: Phone Info. 2. Press A to select. ƒ ⁄, ¤, fi Phone Phon e Info Modem/Fax Mode m/Fax Cap able Capable TrueSync True Sync Capable ©1999 Motorola, Inc. 3. Press q or Z to scroll through the submenu.
Getting Started Attaching the Data Cable 7 pqrs 0 RCL opr STO CLR SEND Before you install the fax/modem software on your computer, it is a good idea to attach the cable to your computer and phone. END FCN 1. 1. Plug the smaller end of the cable into the accessory connector on your phone, as shown at left. 2. The other end of the cable is a 9-pin plug (a PC RS232 plug). Find the matching serial port on the back of your computer, insert the 9-pin plug, and tighten the screws by hand.
Getting Started What is Pre-arrangement? Some networks require you to change a setting on your phone before you can receive an incoming fax or data call. This is called pre-arrangement. If your network requires it, do not worry about placing data or fax calls – the pre-arrangement setting only applies to receiving calls. In pre-arrangement mode, you will not be able to receive incoming Voice Calls. Once you have selected a pre-arrangement setting, your phone will remain in that setting until you change it.
Getting Started Setting up Pre-arrangement Note: This menu option is only available if your Service Provider requires pre-arrangement and the data cable is connected to your phone. 1. Press P ho hone B oo ook 2. Press q or Z to scroll to Phone Options and press A to select. T im i m e rs rs 3. Press q or Z to scroll to Data Setup and press A to select. T on one C on o n t ro rol L oc ock S ec e c u re re P ho hone O pt p t i on ons ƒ then A to enter the menu.
Placing a Data Call Making a Wireless Data Connection Once the data cable is connected, your phone becomes a modem for your computer. To send a fax or data, use an application on your computer to place the call. Keep in mind: You cannot place data or fax calls through your phone’s keypad. All data and fax calls must be placed through the application on your computer. 1. Make sure the cable is connected properly. 2.
Placing a Data Call Reading the Display Once the call is successfully connected, your phone’s display shows transmission information. You will see: • the kind of call, either Fax or Data. • the connection speed. 12 25 Fax 14.4 0:12:11 847-555-1212 Tx Rx IU ©1999 Motorola, Inc. • the time elapsed for the current connection. • the number to which you are connected. • real-time transfer rates for sending info. • real-time transfer rates for receiving info.
Ending a Data Call When making data calls, keep in mind that some of the normal ways to end a wireless call, like pressing the Smart Button or closing the phone, will not work. To end a data call: Close the connection through the application on your computer. Your phone will return to the idle display. Keep in mind: If your service requires pre-arrangement, your phone will remain in pre-arranged status when the data call is ended. You will see either Fax Ready or Data Ready.
Receiving a Data Call When you have an incoming data or fax call, your phone’s display will show what kind of call you are receiving, along with the number of the caller. (If the number matches an entry in your Phone Book, you will see the name stored in the entry instead). 1 2 2 5 Data Call 312-555-1212 To receive a data or fax call: • The cable must be attached to your phone and computer. IU • Both your phone and computer must be turned ON.
Receiving a Data Call If you are using the software that came in the Motorola Data Connectivity Kit, the application that you installed will automatically answer incoming data or fax calls. Keep in mind: The data cable must be connected to your phone and a computer and both must be ON. Also remember, if you press on your phone, you will lose the incoming call. æ To receive a call: 1. Check that the data cable is connected. 2. Select the pre-arrangement mode if necessary. 3.
Receiving a Data Call Reading the Display Once the call is successfully connected, your phone’s display shows transmission information. You will see: • the kind of call, either Fax or Data. • the connection speed. 12 25 Fax 14.4 0:12:11 847-555-1212 Tx Rx IU ©1999 Motorola, Inc. • the time elapsed for the current connection. • the number to which you are connected. • real-time transfer rates for sending info. • real-time transfer rates for receiving info.
Receiving a Data Call Caller IDs 12 25 mith J 02 S Home 1-312-555-1212 Your phone stores the numbers of incoming fax or data calls with your other Caller IDs. Keep in mind: You will not be able to return data or fax calls through your phone’s menus, which include the Caller ID and Last 10 Dialed menus. All data and fax call must be placed through your computer. During the Call While connected on a data call, you can still access most of your phone’s features.
TrueSync® Synchronization Introducing TrueSync Software Wireless data calls are only the beginning. With the Data Cable and TrueSync software, your phone can exchange select information with your compatible computer. You can use TrueSync to transfer and synchronize contact information from your phone to your compatible desktop, laptop or handheld computer, and vice versa.
TrueSync® Synchronization Using TrueSync Software Here are just a few ways TrueSync software helps make communication easier than ever: • Add a contact to your phone on the go. Update your contact file at the home or office later. • Transfer contacts into your phone’s internal Phone Book for easy access and quick memory dialing. • Customize many of your phone’s features, like ringer styles and security settings, through TrueSync software’s simple interface.
Troubleshooting Q. I plugged the cable into my phone but my phone did not beep. How do I know if the data cable is ready to go? A. The beep is a sure sign that you are setup correctly. If you did not hear the beep, the first thing to check is that your phone is data capable. To do so, just follow these steps: ƒ ⁄ ¤ fi. 1. Press then , , You will see: Phone Info. 2. Press A to select. 3. Press q or Z to scroll through the submenu.
Troubleshooting Q. My phone beeped when I attached the cable but my fax and data applications do not work at all. What is wrong? A. Keep in mind that you must be in an area with digital coverage. Check your phone’s display for to be sure you are in a digital coverage area. Some wireless networks may not support data or fax transmission. If you see the digital indicator but you are roaming on an unfamiliar network, this may be the case.
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