Palm V User manual

Handbook
for the
Palm V™Modem

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Copyright
Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 3Com, the
3Com logo, and HotSync are registered trademarks, and Palm, Palm V, the Palm Com-
puting Platform logo, the Palm V logo, and the HotSync logo are trademarks of Palm
Computing, Inc., 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other product and brand names
may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
3Com Corporation and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss
resulting from the use of this handbook.
3Com Corporation and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims
by third parties which may arise through the use of this product. 3Com Corporation and
its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of
data as a result of malfunction, dead battery or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies
of all important data on other media to protect against data loss.
P/N: 405-0425-01A
A/N: 423-0236

Contents Page iii
Contents
Chaper 1: Introduction
What can I do with my Palm V Modem?...........................................1
Chapter 2: Setting Up And Using Your Palm V™ Modem
Installing the batteries ..........................................................................5
Attaching Palm V Modem and cables................................................6
Configuration for remote HotSync and
Network HotSync..................................................................................7
Using your Palm V Modem...............................................................10
Detaching your Palm V Modem .......................................................10
Appendix: Warranty and Regulatory Information

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Chapter 1 Page 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Palm V™ Modem enables you to send and receive data at your
convenience. You don’t have to connect your Palm V™ connected
organizer directly to your computer or laptop to update your data.
What can I do with my Palm V Modem?
With your modem and organizer you can:
■Synchronize your organizer and Palm™ Desktop organizer
software from remote locations with one touch.
■Take full advantage of Palm V organizer applications, such as
Mail, using Network HotSync and TCP/IP.
Also, there are many software applications available from third-party
vendors that enable you to use your organizer and modem to:
■Send and receive e-mail.
■Send faxes.
■Browse the Internet.
■Perform remote synchronizations with your Personal Information
Manager (PIM), such as Lotus Organizer, Symantic ACT, and
Microsoft Outlook.
Wireless phone
connector Phone
connector
ACadapter
jack
organizer
modem
HotSync
button

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Contact the third-party vendors below for more information about the
software applications you can use with your organizer and modem.
Use Application Description Vendor
E-mail Network
HotSync Supports remote access to your e-mail using
either your company’s
existing LAN or dial-in
(RAS) server
3Com
www.palm.com
HandMail Supports SMTP and
POP3 e-mail protocols SmartCode Software, Inc.
www.smartcodesoft.com
One Touch Supports SMTP and
POP3 e-mail protocols JP Systems
www.jpsystems.com
Palmeta Mail Supports Netscape
Mail or any MAPI
e-mail system
Palmeta Software
www.palmeta.com
MultiMail Pro Supports SMTP, POP3,
and IMAP4 protocols Actual Software
www.actualsoft.com
Fax HandFax Supports standard
Class 2/2.0 fax
machines
SmartCode Software, Inc.
www.smartcodesoft.com
Internet
browsing HandWeb Browses, surfs, and navigates the Internet SmartCode Software, Inc.
www.smartcodesoft.com
Remote
synchron-
ization
Desktop To Go Supports Microsoft
Outlook DataViz
www.dataviz.com
PilotMirror Supports Microsoft
Outlook Chapura, Inc.
www.chapura.com
Intellisync Supports Microsoft
Outlook, Symantec
ACT, GoldMine, Lotus
Notes, Lotus
Organizer, and
Meeting Maker
Tele-Support Software
www.pumatech.com
Remote
synchron-
ization
EasySync Supports Lotus
Organizer Lotus
www.lotus.com/calendar
Now
Synchronize Supports Now Up to Date Now Software
www.nowsoft.com

Chapter 1 Page 3
Optional equipment and software
Palm Computing also offers the following modem accessories:
■AC adapter (110V or 100-240V).
■GSM Upgrade Kits (includes wireless phone cable and software
for either Nokia 6100 or 8100 series phones, or Ericsson
600/700/800 series phones).
■Palm V™ Travel Kit (includes HotSync cable, recharger, and plug
adapters).

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Chapter 2 Page 5
Chapter 2
Setting Up And Using Your Palm V™
Modem
Before you use your Palm V™ Modem, you must:
■Install the batteries.
■Attach your modem to your organizer.
■Connect an analog phone or wireless phone cable to your modem.
■Configure your computer.
■Configure your organizer.
Installing the batteries
To use your modem, you must first
install two AAA alkaline batteries. The
batteries fit in the compartment behind
the battery door on the back of the
modem.
Note: A diagram in the interior of the
battery compartment shows the
orientation of the positive (+)
and negative (-) ends of the
batteries. When correctly
installed, the clips in the battery
compartment secure the
batteries in place.
Replacing batteries
Under normal conditions, the AAA batteries provide up to two and a
half hours of continuous use. When your modem has approximately
20 percent of battery life remaining, it will sound three short beeps,
which will repeat every 5 minutes until the batteries are drained.
Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

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Attaching Palm V Modem and cables
Your modem has a 10-pin connector that slides into the grooves of
your organizer connector. Make sure your organizer snaps into place
onto the modem latch in the center of the modem.
You can use either the standard RJ11 cable to connect to an analog
phone line, or a wireless phone cable (available separately) to connect
to your cell phone.
Note: It is important to use a standard analog phone line, such as
those used in homes. If you use your modem in an office or
hotel, make sure it is connected to a phone line with a data
port, a fax line, or a modem line. If you use the wrong type of
phone line, your modem emits five beeps. Disconnect the
cable and try a different line.
Snap onto modem latchSlide into connector
Insert phone cable
latch