SimpleTech STI-FAX/14.4V, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide Page 1 33 6COMMUNICATORWITH 33 6COMMUNICATOR AND 14 4COMMUNICATOR STI FAX 33 6SJ 33 6 14 4V User Guide ...

Page 2: ...damage The defective product must be returned to original place of purchase with valid proof of purchase State and local laws may apply Modem PC Cards Product Warranty Period 5 Years Copyright Copyright 1996 Simple Technology Inc all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer languag...

Page 3: ...he Card 18 Checking for Card and Socket Services Windows 3 x Only 18 Plugging in the Card 19 Attaching the Cables 21 Installing the Communications Software 24 Optional Cellphone Driver Installation Windows 3 x and Windows 95 Only 24 4 Using the Card 25 Inserting or Removing the Card 25 About Call Waiting 27 AT Commands S Registers and Result Codes 27 Protecting the Card 29 A Troubleshooting 30 Win...

Page 4: ...so the PC Cards are cellular ready featuring Microcom MNP10 EC error correction and compression The 33 6 Communicator with SimpleJack features Celeritas TX CEL transmit spectral shaping These features ensure fast and reliable data and fax transmission over harsh cellular conditions For use with Microsoft Windows 3 x and Windows 95 optional cellphone cables and drivers for most cellphones are avail...

Page 5: ...y featuring MNP10 EC With an optional cellphone cable you can use the data fax and voice features of the card with a cellular phone The voice capabilities of the card allow you to use your computer as an answering machine The PC Card works with PCMCIA Release 2 1 or higher Type II specifications standard on most laptop and notebook computers The PC Card works with the Card and Socket Services alre...

Page 6: ... refer to the TEXT WRI file on the Modem Install Diskette for information on the modem AT commands and S Registers The file may be opened and printed with the Write accessory in Windows 3 x Windows NT or OS 2 Warp For Windows 95 the text may be opened and printed with the WordPad accessory With kits for Apple MacOS System 7 refer to the TEXT PDF file on the diskettes included with the kit The file...

Page 7: ...ers without a microphone and speakers With kits for PC compatibles one of the following operating sys tems MS DOS 5 0 or higher Windows 3 x and Card and Socket Services compatible to PCMCIA Release 2 1 or higher Windows 95 Windows NT with your favorite Windows NT compatible communications software OS 2 Warp with your favorite OS 2 Warp compatible commu nications software With kits for Apple comput...

Page 8: ... Communications Software Installation Sheet Diskette contains the INF file and TEXT WRI for PC compatible kits and TEXT PDF for MacOS System 7 kits If any item is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Technical Support If you experience any difficulties with the installation of the card or have any questions regarding the card contact Simple Technology Technical Support at the followi...

Page 9: ...eJack features a built in foldaway jack and an auxiliary connector for the SimpleJack in case there is no room to open the SimpleJack when the PC Card is installed To use the cellular features attach the optional cellphone cable to the line access cable connector The credit card size PC Cards are encased in an ultrasonically welded steel package The PC Cards are keyed and will install only in the ...

Page 10: ...cket Connector for Line Access Cable 0332 Identification of Card 33 6 Communicator Figure 2 2 33 6 Communicator Figure 2 3 14 4 Communicator Connector for PC Card Socket Connector for Line Access Cable 0153 Identification of Card 14 4 Communicator ...

Page 11: ...k out and attach the jack to the connector on the right Extra SimpleJacks are available from your Simple Technology dealer The Optional Cellphone Cable This optional cable for use with PC compatibles and Windows 3 x and Windows 95 contains a connector for the card and a custom connector for your cellphone model Cellphone cables with drivers are available for most cellphone models and your PC compa...

Page 12: ...user supplied handset The connector and the jacks are keyed and will install in only the proper orientation The connector for the card latches to the card to ensure continuous connection during use To remove the cable from the card press on the latch release buttons on both sides of the connector The standard jack for the phone line is the wider jack connection with only two wires The jack for the...

Page 13: ...re provided with the optional cellphone cable For ordering information refer to the flyer included with the modem Flash Upgrade Utility The card is flash upgradeable for fast and easy feature enhancements should technology change in the future The flash upgrade utility is included with the optional cellphone cable kit for downloading cellphone drivers into flash Also you may obtain the flash upgra...

Page 14: ...ata Also the communications software supports the voice capabilities of the card To use the voice features your computer must have a micro phone and speakers or you must use the line access cable with your own compatible handset Refer to the installation sheet that is provided with the communications software for instructions about the installation and start up of the software TEXT PDF The TEXT PD...

Page 15: ...CCITT V 21 1200 600bps forward 75bps backward CCITT V 23 1200bps Bell 212A 0 300bps Bell 103 33 6 Communicator with SimpleJack and 33 6 Communicator only Fax Rates 14400bps CCITT V 17 9600bps CCITT V 29 4800bps 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 C...

Page 16: ... 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 Serv...

Page 17: ...e 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 conne...

Page 18: ...ugging 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 spe...

Page 19: ... available for your computer Plugging in the Card Refer to the section appropriate to your operating system In most computers the Simple logo will be facing upward when plugging the PC Card in the socket If the PC Card doesn t appear to seat properly try turning the PC Card over Do not force the PC Card into the socket under any circumstances Windows 3 x with Card and Socket Services Release 2 1 o...

Page 20: ... by hardware manufacturer is selected then click on OK Follow the on screen prompts If additional drivers are required Windows 95 may ask you to insert the original diskettes of Windows 95 Once this is done the PC Card will be automatically recognized and configured when you plug in the PC Card Note that the New Hardware Found window may refer to the 33 6 Communicator with SimpleJack and the 33 6 ...

Page 21: ...r with SimpleJack the 33 6 Communicator with SimpleJack will ignore the phone line and use the cellphone SimpleJack Lift the hinged top of the SimpleJack connector and attach a phone line see Figure 3 2 If there is no room to open the jack slide the jack out and attach the jack to the connector on the right see Figure 3 3 on the next page then attach the phone line Lift the hinged top Attach a pho...

Page 22: ...Communicator Page 22 0216 Attach SimpleJack to the right connector 0217 Attach a phone line Figure 3 3 Attaching the Card Using the Auxiliary SimpleJack Connector ...

Page 23: ... only connector on the bottom of the card 2 Attach a phone line to the wider two wire jack in the Line Access Cable 3 If you want to use the voice features and your computer does not have a microphone and speaker attach a handset to the narrower four wire jack in the line access cable There is no industry standard for the signal polarity of handsets therefore the handset jack does not work with al...

Page 24: ...munications software is provided with the modem for either Windows 3 x and Windows 95 or MacOS System 7 MacOS System 7 software is not available for the 14 4 Communicator Refer to the installation sheet supplied with the communications software for installation and start up The communications software may ask for an initialization string Use the following suggested suggested initialization string ...

Page 25: ... computers will beep when the computer recognizes the change in status of the PC Card socket To remove the card proceed as follows If your computer has an eject button on the PC Card socket press the button to release the card Then pull the card from the socket OR If your computer does not have an eject button on the PC Card socket carefully pull the card straight out from the socket Proceed to Ab...

Page 26: ... 1 Select the card from the list Click on the Stop button When prompted to remove the card proceed to Step 2 Note that the PC Card Properties window may refer to the 33 6 Communicator with SimpleJack and the 33 6 Communicator as the 28 8 Communicator Figure 4 1 PC Card Properties Window 0210 2 If your computer has an eject button on the PC Card socket press the button to release the card Then pull...

Page 27: ...ront section of the local telephone directory If disabling call waiting is required you may want to incorporate the disabling feature into the standard dialing prefix For example the stan dard dialing prefix might be ATX4DT If the call waiting feature is disabled by 70 you may want to change the dial prefix to ATX4DT 70 Call waiting is normally re enabled after each call AT Commands S Registers an...

Page 28: ... n W Wait for dial tone before dialing H Hang up the phone O Go on line switch from command mode to data mode Used to resume interrupted communications when the remote modem is still on line Sr Read S register r Sr n Write value n to S register r Zn Reset and recall saved profile n Fn Recall factory configuration n V Display current configuration and stored profiles Wn Save current configuration a...

Page 29: ...er and peripherals out of direct sunlight high or low temperatures and high humidity Do not turn the computer or peripherals on and off in rapid succession Keep all vents in the computer and peripherals free from obstruction e g books papers etc Use a power line conditioner in environments where power surges are likely e g near heavy machinery fluorescent lights etc ...

Page 30: ...nostics tab Note that the Modem Properties window may refer to the 33 6 Communicator with SimpleJack and the 33 6 Communicator as the 28 8 Communicator 3 In Diagnostics highlight the COM Port next to the Communicator and then click on More Info If Windows 95 reports several AT commands with a response next to each command then the modem is properly installed Windows 3 1x Refer to Checking for Card...

Page 31: ...the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular...

Page 32: ...ournisseur La compagnie de télécommunications peut demander â l utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l utilisateur ou à cause d un mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d énergie électrique des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d eau métall...