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PRM240i
Wireless Modem
User Manual
Document Number: 68P80802E60-O
Last Printed: September 2003
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C) Should the Product or its parts become, or in Motorola's opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser will permit Motorola, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or its parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or its parts as depreciated and accept its return The depreciati
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Contents _____________________________________________________ PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................... 5 Modem Features ........................................................................................... 6 Compliance Statement.................................................................................. 7 Information for Your Safety ...........................
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PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual ____________________________________________ Care & Maintenance Introduction The Motorola PRM240i is a Private DataTAC radio modem designed and constructed to consumer grade, non-rugged standards. It is a high performance wireless modem developed for the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, H3800 and H3900 series devices. It enables access to worldwide Private DataTAC wireless networks to send and receive email, job dispatch, stock market trading, Internet browsing,
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Care & Maintenance ____________________________________________ PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual Modem Features The non-rugged PRM240i modem has the following features: • Automatic power on/off when the iPAQ Pocket PC is inserted and removed, respectively – no manual on/off switch • Always on-line using the Private DataTAC network with automatic network roaming • High sensitivity reception Auto wake-up of Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC on incoming messages • with silent “Vibration Alert” opti
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PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual ____________________________________________ Care & Maintenance Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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
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Care & Maintenance ____________________________________________ PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual Safe Use and Warranty Conditions This product is designed and built to meet the commercial, non rugged standards and specs of the iPAQ Pocket PC. Switch the modem off in areas where radio devices are forbidden, or when it may cause interference or danger. For example, fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, locations in which hazardous or combustible gases may be
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PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual ____________________________________________ Care & Maintenance System Requirements To install the modem device driver and Modem Info user interface software onto your iPAQ, your computer system must meet the following minimum requirements: • Intel compatible 486 computer or higher • Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0, or later. • Microsoft ActiveSync v3.5 or later • 8MB RAM (memory) minimum, 16 MB recommended • 1MB available hard disk space • CD-ROM drive
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Care & Maintenance ____________________________________________ PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual Exploring Your PRM240i Modem A picture of the non-rugged PRM240i modem is shown below. Power/On-Line Status Low Battery Indicator Antenna PDA Port PDA Latch The modem is comprised of the following components: PDA Port Provides a connection between the iPAQ and the modem. Latches Connects and releases the iPAQ from the modem. Antenna Compact ¼ wave
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PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual ____________________________________________ Care & Maintenance Power/On-Line Indicator On-Line Indicator Off The modem is off. Slow flashing green The modem is off but the battery is (once per 12 seconds) being used to supplement the iPAQ. Slow flashing green The modem is on and scanning for a (once per second) network connection. On The modem is on and registered to a network. Low Battery Indicator Low Battery Indicator
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Care & Maintenance ____________________________________________ PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual Battery Charging Indicator Battery Charging Indicator Off Battery is ok Slow flashing orange The battery being re-charged. (two times per sec) On The battery is fully re-charged. Motorola 12 68P80802E60-O
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PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual ____________________________________________ Care & Maintenance Getting Started Setting up the Modem and iPAQ Before using your non-rugged PRM240i modem, you must: Install the modem software onto your iPAQ Pocket PC Fit the external battery to the modem Engage the iPAQ Pocket PC onto the modem Fully charge the modem and iPAQ batteries PRM240i Modem Software Overview Included on the CD-ROM are the modem device drivers and Modem Info user applicati
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Care & Maintenance ____________________________________________ PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual The Virtual Device Driver (VDD) and Port Server are essentially “middleware” software, which provides a layer of abstraction to application developers so that communications with the modem can be significantly simplified. They remove the requirement to fully understand the Native Communication Language (NCL) syntax to communicate with the modem. In addition, the VDD and Port Server allows m
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PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual ____________________________________________ Care & Maintenance Copy and paste all the CAB files into this folder. 5. From your iPAQ, select Start to display the Start menu. 6. Select Programs > File Explorer. 7. Navigate to the Temp folder. Temp folder CAB files 8. Tap the DWiVDD.ppc30_arm.CAB file to install the non- rugged PRM240i Virtual Device Driver and Modem Info application A progress bar is displayed during the installation. Progr
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Care & Maintenance ____________________________________________ PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual After the installation the CAB file is automatically deleted from the Temp folder. 9. Install the DWiUART.ppc30_arm.CAB file using the same procedure for installing the ModemInfo CAB file described above. 10. Check to see if MSMQ (Microsoft Message Queue) application has already been installed on your iPAQ. a. Tap Start and select Settings. b. Select the System tab and tap the Remove Prog
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PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual ____________________________________________ Care & Maintenance ModemInfo application Removing Software From Your iPAQ To remove the software from your iPAQ, refer to the instructions in your iPAQ User manual. The typical procedure is shown below. 1. Close all applications. 2. Remove the iPAQ from the modem. 3. Tap Start to display the Start menu. 4. Tap Settings. 5. Select the System tab. The following screen is displayed: 6. Tap Remove
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Care & Maintenance ____________________________________________ PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual 7. Select the appropriate application. 8. Tap . A confirmation message is displayed. 9. Tap to uninstall the application from your iPAQ. Note: It is NOT recommended to uninstall the MSMQ application. Motorola 18 68P80802E60-O
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PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual ____________________________________________ Care & Maintenance Fitting the external battery to the modem To fit the external battery to the modem, follow the steps below: 1. Slide the top two pins of the battery into the corresponding holes on the rear of the modem 2. Press the lower battery latch into the modem until you hear a click. The batteries sold with the PRM240i and as accessories are the only batteries that should be used with the PRM240i.
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Care & Maintenance ____________________________________________ PRM240i Wireless Modem User Manual Engaging the iPAQ with the modem To connect the modem to your iPAQ, follow the steps below: 3. Slide the iPAQ into the modem so that the PDA ports are aligned. 4. Push the modem until you hear a click. The iPAQ engages onto a latch that secures the iPAQ to the modem. Removing the PRM240i Modem To remove the modem from your iPAQ, use your thumb to
