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im240 Wireless Modem
User’s Guide
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for Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows ME ,
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Windows NT , Windows XP,
Pocket PC 2002, and Pocket PC 2003
@NNTN5927A@
NNTN5927A
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Contents Getting Started.....................................................................1 im240 Wireless Modem.................................................................1 Package Contents.........................................................................1 Supported operating systems........................................................1 Your account and coverage area ..................................................1 im240 Wireless Modem Software..............................
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Internet ...............................................................................16 Connecting to the Internet ...........................................................16 Disconnecting from the Internet...................................................17 Data Connectivity ..............................................................17 Connecting via Packet Data ........................................................18 Connecting via Circuit Data ......................................
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MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................30 Patent and Trademark Information ..................................33 Index ...................................................................................34 iii
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc. Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, FL 33322 USA Phone Number: 1 (800) 453-0920 Hereby declares that the product: Product Name: im240 Model Number: H70UAA9RR1AN Conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a) Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experi
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im240 Wireless Modem Getting Started im240 Wireless Modem Thank you for purchasing the Motorola im240 Wireless Modem. The im240 Wireless Modem lets you perform important laptop computer or Pocket PC activities, like connecting to the internet. The im240 Wireless Modem offers access to the internet through the iDEN network. Package Contents Your im240 Wireless Modem package contains the following: • im240 Wireless Modem card • protective jewel case • SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card • ex
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Getting Started Companies that operate iDEN networks and provide access to those networks are called service providers. You must have an account with a iDEN service provider that offers iDEN service to use the im240 Wireless Modem. When you obtain your account, you will be given a SIM card. The SIM card contains account information and must be inserted in the im240 Wireless Modem anytime you use it. Before you can use the im240 Wireless Modem, you must install the im240 Wireless Modem sof
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Inserting and Removing a SIM Card SIM Card Inserting and Removing a SIM Card To insert the SIM card: 1 Turn the unit over, so that the antenna ferrule is at the upper right corner. 2 Gently insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and with the clipped corner positioned in the lower left hand corner of the card. 3 Gently push the SIM card in until it stops moving. To remove the SIM card: 1 Remove the im240 Wireless Modem from your laptop or Pocket PC and turn it over, so that t
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SIM Card SIM Card Personal Identification Number (PIN) You can enable or disable the SIM PIN by selecting the appropriate radio button: Enabling the SIM PIN When you try to enable the SIM PIN, you are prompted to enter your SIM PIN and verify it. Invalid PIN If the 2 pin numbers don’t match, you will be presented with a pop up saying, “PIN’s don’t match!” If the SIM PIN is invalid when you click OK, a pop up is displayed with the prompt, “Invalid PIN! Try again.” Valid PIN If the SIM PI
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Changing the SIM PIN Changing the SIM PIN You can change the SIM PIN, selecting Change SIM PIN. The dashboard will prompt you to enter the old SIM PIN, the new SIM PIN, and to verify the new SIM PIN. Note: You can only change the SIM PIN if the SIM PIN is enabled. Disabling the SIM PIN To disable the SIM PIN, you must enter your SIM PIN. • Once you enter the correct SIM PIN, the SIM PIN will be disabled. Unlocking the SIM PIN If you enter an incorrect PIN 3 times, your SIM card will lock. A
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Modem Setup Modem Setup The im240 Wireless Modem Installation and Application Software lets your im240 Wireless Modem transmit data from your laptop or Pocket PC. This software lets you control the wireless modem’s functions. When to Insert the Modem Important: DO NOT INSERT THE WIRELESS MODEM PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE WIRELESS MODEM DRIVER AND DASHBOARD SOFTWARE. System Requirements To install the im240 Wireless Modem Installation and Application Software onto your laptop, you need the foll
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Preparing the Modem for Setup Preparing the Modem for Setup Before setting up your im240 Wireless Modem: • Confirm that the SIM card is in place. See “SIM Card” on page 3 Installing on Windows ME Use these instructions if you are installing onto a laptop running Windows ME. The installation wizard will prompt you to insert the im240 Wireless Modem into the PCMCIA slot. 1 Turn on your laptop and start Windows. 2 Insert the im240 Wireless Modem Installation and Application Software CD in your
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Modem Setup 2 Insert the im240 Wireless Modem Installation and Application Software CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. • If the im240 Wireless Modem and Installation and Application Software installation program does not start automatically, select Start, Run, and then type d:\setup.exe, where d refers to the letter of your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 3 Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the Wizard. Using the default settings for the Destination Location and Program Folder is recommend
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Installing on Windows NT 2 Log on as Administrator. 3 Insert the im240 Wireless Modem Installation and Application Software CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. • If the im240 Wireless Modem and Installation and Application Software installation program does not start automatically, select Start, Run, and then type d:\setup.exe, where d refers to the letter of your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 4 Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the Wizard. Using the default settings for the Destination
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Modem Setup Installing the modem driver 1 In the Control Panel, double click the Modems icon. If the Install New Modem wizard opens, skip to step 3. Otherwise, proceed to step 2. 2 Click the Add button to open the Install New Modem wizard. 3 Select Don’t detect my modem, I will select it from a list and click Next. 4 Select the Have Disk button. 5 Enter d:\Drivers\WinNT\ where d is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive and click OK. 6 On completion of this step, the modem driver is installe
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Installing on a Pocket PC Reinstalling the Dashboard with a different IRQ If the message, “Communication Failed!...” occurs when you start the Dashboard, a possible reason is that you have assigned an interrupt request, IRQ, to the im240 Wireless Modem that has been assigned to another device. To change the interrupt assigned to the im240 Wireless Modem: 1 Reinstall the im240 Wireless Modem Dashboard. 2 It is not necessary to uninstall the Dashboard. 3 When prompted, enter the COM port and a
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Using the Modem Note: If you are installing using ActiveSync, the host PC must have: • A CD-ROM drive • ActiveSync version 3.1 or higher Microsoft ActiveSync must indicate that the connection has been established. 2 Insert the im240 Wireless Modem Installation and Application Software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 3 If the im240 Wireless Modem and Installation and Application Software installation program does not start automatically, select Start, Run, and then type d:\setup.exe, wher
