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MARCH 2004
MD403A
Portable USB Modem
Quick Start Guide
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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This eq
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PORTABLE USB MODEM QUICK START GUIDE EMC, Safety and R&TTE Directive Compliance The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives: Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. and Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltag
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FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEPHONE-LINE EQUIPMENT FCC Requirements for Telephone-Line Equipment 1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network with standardized jacks. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines. 2. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determine
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PORTABLE USB MODEM QUICK START GUIDE Certification Notice for Equipment Used in Canada The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications-network protective, operation, and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecom
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NOM STATEMENT NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato
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PORTABLE USB MODEM QUICK START GUIDE 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de
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PATENTS/SAFETY WARNINGS Patents This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 5.301.274; 5.309.562; 5.355.365; 5.355.653; 5.452.289; 5.453.986. Other Patents Pending. Safety Warnings 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install a telephone jack in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ® 3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed PCs. 4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals
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PORTABLE USB MODEM QUICK START GUIDE TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL MNP is a registered trademark of Microcom Systems Incorporated. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters’ Laboratories Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 8
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CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.2 What the Package Includes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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PORTABLE USB MODEM QUICK START GUIDE 1. Specifications Client-to-Server Data Rates: V.90 or K56flex speeds when accessing an ISP type V.90 or K56flex server (actual speed depends on server capabilities/line conditions) Client-to-Client Data Rates: 33,600, 31,200, 28,800, 26,400, 24,000, 21,600, 19,200, 16,800, 14,400, 12,000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400, 300 bps Fax Data Rates: 14,400, 12,000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400, 300 bps Data Format: Serial, binary, asynchronous Modem Compatibility: ITU V.90, K56
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications Carrier Frequencies ITU-T V.34: 1600, 1646, 1680, 1800, 1829, 1867, 1920, 1959, 2000 Hz Carrier Frequencies ITU-T V.32bis/V.32: 1800 Hz Carrier Frequencies V.22bis/V.22 or Bell 212A Standard (2400 and 1200 bps): Transmit originate: 1200 Hz; Transmit answer: 2400 Hz; Receive originate: 2400 Hz; Receive answer: 1200 Hz Carrier Frequencies ITU-T V.23 (1200 bps): Transmit originate: 390 Hz mark, 450 Hz space; Receive originate: 1300 Hz mark, 2100 Hz space; Transmit answer:
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PORTABLE USB MODEM QUICK START GUIDE Indicators: LEDs for Data, Carrier Detect, Off-Hook, Terminal Ready Temperature Tolerance: 32 to 120°F (0 to 50°C) Humidity: 20 to 90%, noncondensing Size: 1"H x 1.25"W x 3.1"D (2.5 x 3.2 x 7.9 cm) Weight: 2.2 oz. (62 g) 12
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CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1 Overview The Portable USB Modem is a V.90 plug-and-play data/fax modem that transmits 56 kbps downstream and 33.6 kbps upstream. You can automatically configure it for operation in nearly any country’s phone system via the proprietary Global Wizard. A detailed users’ manual is provided on CD-ROM with your unit. This Quick Start Guide will help you unpack and install your Portable USB Modem. 2.2 What the Package Includes Your package should contain the
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PORTABLE USB MODEM QUICK START GUIDE 3. Installation 3.1 Step 1: Connecting the Modem to Your System 3.1.1 USB CONNECTION Plug the USB cable connector on the Portable USB Modem into a USB port connector on your computer. 3.1.2 LINE CONNECTION Plug one end of the phone cable into the Portable USB Modem’s LINE jack and the other end into a phone line wall jack. NOTE The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada impose certain restrictions on equipment connected to public telepho
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 5. The Locate Driver Files screen appears and asks where you want Windows to search for driver files. Verify that the “Specify a location” option is the only one selected, place the Modem Installation CD into your CD drive, and click Next >. 6. The next screen will say “Insert the manufacturer’s installation disk into the drive selected and then click OK.” Click on the Browse button. When prompted to insert a disk into drive A:\, click Cancel. Navigate to your computer’
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PORTABLE USB MODEM QUICK START GUIDE 3. Windows Me will detect that the new modem is present and launch the Add New Hardware Wizard. Place the Portable USB Modem Installation CD into the CD drive of your PC. The first Add New Hardware Wizard screen will appear with the message, “What would you like to do?” Choose “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and click Next>. 4. At the Add New Hardware Wizard “Windows will search for new drivers…” screen, uncheck the “Removable Media” button (i
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.2.3 INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98 1. Power up your Windows 98 system. 2. If you have not already done so, connect a) the modem to your computer’s USB port and b) the telephone line to your modem and a telephone wall jack. 3. Windows will detect that the new modem is present and launch the Add New Hardware Wizard. The first screen indicates that the wizard will search for a USB driver. 4. Place the Modem Installation CD into your CD drive and click Next > to proceed with th
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PORTABLE USB MODEM QUICK START GUIDE 3.3 Step 3: Country Configuration with Global Wizard You can configure the modem either manually using AT commands (see the users’ guide on the included CD-ROM), or with the Global Wizard, as described below. The Global Wizard configuration utility is recommended for computers running Windows 98, Me, or 2000. The Global Wizard can configure your modem for a specific country with just a few mouse clicks. 1. Insert the Modem Installation CD into the CD-ROM driv
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