User manual SIMPLETECH 61600-00003-002

[. . . ] User Guide 33. 6 COMMUNICATOR WITH 33. 6 COMMUNICATOR AND 14. 4 COMMUNICATOR STI-FAX/33. 6SJ/33. 6/14. 4V TM , User Guide Page 1 Communicator Limited Product Warranty Simple Technology, Inc. ("STI"), warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the warranty period, and will perform according to product documentation. This warranty is expressly limited to product repair or replacement, at the sole discretion of STI. Except for the express warranty expressed above, STI grants no other warranty. [. . . ] CCITT V. 27ter Data Compression Up to 4:1 compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCITT V. 42bis Up to 2:1 compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MNP 5 Error Correction CCITT V. 42 MNP 2-4 Data Command Set Enhanced AT command set Fax Command Set CCITT Group 3 Class 1 (EIA-578) Class 2 (EIA-592) Page 15 Communicator Voice Features If you have a PC compatible kit and a computer that has a microphone and speakers, the voice capabilities of the modem allow you to use the computer as an answering machine with voice mail. If you have a computer without a microphone and speakers, the line access cable (optional for the 33. 6 Communicator with SimpleJack) allows you to use a compatible handset. Diagnostics Power-on self test Local digital loop test Local analog loop and analog loop self test Remote digital loop and digital loop self test Power Consumption Active mode (off-hook) for the 33. 6 Communicator with SimpleJack and the 33. 6 Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 975mW Active mode (off-hook) for the 14. 4 Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700mW Standby mode (on-hook) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40mW Compatible Operating Systems The PC compatible kit operates with one of the following groups of operating systems: · MS-DOS 5. 0 or higher, Windows 3. x, and Card and Socket Services conforming to PCMCIA Card and Socket Services Release 2. 1 or higher (If a copy of Card and Socket Services is not included with your computer, a free copy is available from Simple Technology--see Checking for Card and Socket Services in Chapter 3. ) · Windows 95 · Windows NT with your favorite Windows NT compatible communications software · OS/2 Warp with your favorite OS/2 Warp compatible communications software The Apple compatible kit operates with the following operating systems: · MacOS System 7 (System 7 or higher) Page 16 User Guide 16550 UART Enhanced UART interface provides buffering of data. This feature is essential in providing reliable high speed communication, when used in multi-tasking environments like Windows. Cellular Capability Optional cellphone cables and drivers are available for most cellphone models for use with Windows 3. x and Windows 95. The card has the following cellular-ready features: · MNP10 EC error correction/data compression · TX-CEL transmit spectral shaping (33. 6 Communicator with SimpleJack and 33. 6 Communicator only) Digital Line Guard The 33. 6 Communicator with SimpleJack features digital line guard to protect the card against high-current digital phone lines commonly found in hotels and offices. Flash Upgradeable The 33. 6 Communicator with SimpleJack and the 33. 6 Communicator are flash upgradeable for fast and easy feature enhancements should technology change in the future. Connection Interfaces · Use the SimpleJack connector to connect to a standard phone line (33. 6 Communicator with SimpleJack only) · Use the line access cable (optional for the 33. 6 Communicator with SimpleJack) to connect to a standard phone line and a compatible handset · Use the optional cellphone cable and driver to connect to popular cellphone models (For use with Windows 3. x and Windows 95 only) Page 17 Communicator 3. Installing the Card This chapter describes installing the card in the following sections: · Checking for Card and Socket Services (Windows 3. x only) · Plugging in the Card · Attaching the Cables · Installing the Communications Software · Installing the Cellphone Driver (Optional) Checking for Card and Socket Services (Windows 3. x Only) ! Do not attempt to install Card and Socket Services if you are using Windows NT, OS/2 Warp and Windows 95. These operating systems already support PC Cards and may not properly operate if you install additional Card and Socket Serivces. For installations with Windows NT, OS/2 Warp, Windows 95 and MacOS System 7, proceed to Plugging in the Card. For installations with Windows 3. x, you must have Card and Socket Services Release 2. 1 (or higher) installed before using the modem. Card and Socket Services are typically provided with your computer. Card and Socket Services are device drivers that handle all of the detecting, configuring and enabling of any compatible PC Card inserted into the system. These device drivers are not specific to Simple Technology PC Cards and will support other PC Cards as well. If you know that you already have Card and Socket Services Release 2. 1 (or higher) installed, proceed to Plugging in the Card. If you do not know whether you have Card and Socket Services Release 2. 1 (or higher) installed and you are using MS-DOS 5 and Windows 3. x, refer to the documentation provided with your computer to determine if Card and Socket Services Release 2. 1 (or higher) are installed. Page 18 User Guide If you do not know whether you already have Card and Socket Services installed and you are using MS-DOS 6 or higher with Windows 3. x, perform the following: 1. While booting your computer, press <F8>. [. . . ] The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. [. . . ]