Zoom 4300 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Wireless Modem
with Bluetooth
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Contents
1 GETTING STARTED............................................................. 4
PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................ 4
YOU WILL ALSO NEED............................................................. 4
2 TYPICAL COMPUTER INSTALLATION...................................... 6
CONNECT THE MODEM HARDWARE.............................................. 6
SET UP YOUR BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ...................................... 6
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING AOL...................................................11
IF YOU WANT TO USE YOUR MODEM FOR FAXING .........................12
3 TYPICAL PDA INSTALLATION............................................ 14
CONNECT THE HARDWARE .......................................................14
SET UP DIAL-UP NETWORKING AND ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION ......14
SET UP DUN FOR YOUR INTERNET ACCOUNT................................15
4 SERIAL PORT INSTALLATION ............................................. 17
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ON A WINDOWS PC ...........................17
SET UP A DIAL-UP INTERNET CONNECTION..................................19
REMOVING THE MODEM ..........................................................20
APPENDIX A: FRONT AND BACK PANEL INFORMATION.............. 21
APPENDIX B: REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................. 22

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Getting Started
This User’s Manual is organized according to the different ways
that you can use your Bluetooth modem:
•Wirelessly with a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
•Wirelessly with a Windows®computer
•With a traditional serial cable to a PC, Macintosh, or Linux-
based machine.
Package Contents
Before beginning, make sure that your package includes the
following items.
•56K modem equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology
•Phone cord (and phone adapter if required)
•Power adapter
•CD
•Velcro® to attach the modem to the wall (optional).
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your supplier.
You Will Also Need
To set up a wireless connection to the modem, you will need a
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP computer or Personal Digital
Assistant (PDA) equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology or a
Bluetooth adapter. Many computers and PDAs include built-in
Bluetooth capability. If yours does not, you will have to purchase
an adapter separately.

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Note: Your Zoom modem is a Bluetooth Class 1 modem. Many
of the Bluetooth adapters that are built into computers
today are Class 3. The Zoom modem works with all three
classes of Bluetooth devices, but you should be aware of
the differences. Class 1 devices can communicate over a
range of 100 meters; Class 2, 10 meters; and Class 3, 10
centimeters. If you are using different classes, the distance
over which you can communicate will be limited by the
lower class of Bluetooth device.
Alternatively, you can use your Bluetooth modem to achieve a
traditional, wired dial-up connection to the Internet. If you want to
use your modem in this way, you will need a computer with a serial
port (and a CD-ROM drive if you are using Windows), and an RS-
232 serial cable to connect the modem to your computer.

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Typical Computer Installation
This chapter is for users with Windows desktop or notebook
computers. If you have a PDA, go to page 14.
There are a few basic steps associated with setting up your
Bluetooth wireless modem and establishing a dial-up
connection to the Internet.
•Connect the hardware.
•Install any necessary software (if not already installed).
•Pair the Bluetooth modem with your computer and enter
the modem’s PIN.
•Set up Dial-Up Networking (DUN).
•Enable faxing (optional).
Connect the Modem Hardware
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1On the back of the modem, make sure the selectable switch is
all the way to the left, the side marked BT (for Bluetooth).
2Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the modem’s
Line port, and plug the other end into a telephone wall jack.
3Plug one end of the included power adapter into the modem
and the other end into a wall outlet or power strip.
Set Up Your Bluetooth Connection
To set up a wireless dial-up connection to the Internet with your
Bluetooth modem, you must have a Bluetooth adapter. Some
computers have built-in adapters; if your computer doesn’t, you
will have to purchase one separately. You can check by right-
clicking on your computer’s My Computer icon, selecting
Properties, and then clicking the Hardware tab (Windows
2000/XP users only) and then the Device Manager tab. If

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Bluetooth is installed, it will be listed under Device Manager.
Alternately, you can go to Start | Settings | Control Panel, and
click Add/Remove Programs. If Bluetooth is installed, its name
will appear in the list.
If you need to install a Bluetooth adapter, the basic instructions are
similar, regardless of the brand of adapter. For example, you would
install software from a CD and then connect the adapter to your
computer. If your adapter is not yet installed, you should install it
now, before setting up your modem’s dial-up Internet connection.
Refer to the instructions included with your adapter for proper
installation.
Important: As part of the Bluetooth adapter installation process,
an icon named My Bluetooth Places is installed on your
computer desktop.
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1Windows 98Se/ME/2000 Users:
Double-click the My Bluetooth Places icon on your desktop.
(Note: If this icon is not visible, go to Start |Programs |
Bluetooth or refer to the box above.)
Windows XP Users:
Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the computer system tray and
select Quick Connect | Dial-up Networking | Find
Devices. Proceed to Step 4 on page 9.

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2A folder with the same name displays. Double-click the Find
Bluetooth Devices icon. The Bluetooth software begins
searching for any surrounding remote devices (for example,
your Zoom modem).
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3When the software discovers your modem, it places an icon
named Bluetooth Modem in your Bluetooth folder. Double-
click this icon.

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4A Bluetooth PIN Code Required box appears in your
system tray, stating the need for a PIN (personal identification
number). Windows needs this PIN to link your Bluetooth
device and computer. (A PIN is sometimes called a passkey.)
Click this dialog box.
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5The Bluetooth PIN Code Request dialog box displays. Type
in the modem’s PIN and click OK.Note: The PIN is located
on the label on the bottom of your modem.
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6Once the modem is paired with your computer, the My
Bluetooth folder displays several service option icons,
including:
•Dial-up Networking on BluetoothModem
•Fax on BluetoothModem
•Serial Port on BluetoothModem.

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Double-click Dial-up Networking on BluetoothModem.
If you intend to use your modem with America Online (AOL)
CD software that has not yet been installed, skip to page 11.
Note: If you want to use the modem’s faxing capability, refer
to page 12.
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7If this is your first time using a dial-up connection, a Location
Information dialog box will display. Enter your city or area
code and then click Close. If not, skip to Step 8.
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8The Connect To dialog box displays. Enter the user name,
password, and phone number supplied by your Internet
Service Provider, and then click Connect. The modem will
dial. Once the Internet connection is established, you can open
a web browser.

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That’s it! You’ve installed your modem for typical wireless use. If
you would like more information, consult the context-sensitive
Bluetooth help included with your adapter. You can also visit our
Web site to check for updated information.
To use your wireless modem for faxing, refer to page 12. If you
sometimes want to use your modem with a cable connecting to
your computer, turn to page 17. If you don’t want to do either of
these things, you’re done. Enjoy your modem!
Tip: You can mount your modem on the wall using the supplied
Velcro strips. For each Velcro pair, peel off one side of the
adhesive paper backing and attach the Velcro strip to the
bottom of the modem—be careful not to cover the Reset
button. Then peel off the other side of the adhesive backing;
and attach the modem to the wall. After placing the modem
on the wall, you can swivel its multidirectional antenna.
If You Are Installing AOL
If you are installing AOL from a CD, follow these steps to ensure
that your connection is set up properly. Note: You should have
already “paired” the adapter and modem as explained in the
previous section, Set Up Your Bluetooth Connection (page 6).
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1You need to know which COM port your Bluetooth modem is
using. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and
select Advanced Configuration. Click the Client
Applications tab, highlight the Dial-up Networking entry,
and click the Properties button.
•Windows 98SE/Me users: Click the Configure button.
The Bluetooth Connections dialog box displays; click
Configure.
•Windows 2000/XP users: The Bluetooth Properties
dialog box displays. Click the Configure button next to
the Bluetooth Connection entry.
The modem and its COM port will be listed. Make a note of it.
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2As part of the AOL CD’s installation process, the Connection
Wizard will prompt you for your Internet connection type.
Your choices include Modem (telephone line connection),

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TCP/IP, and Home Network. Select Modem (telephone line
connection).
Note: If multiple modems are installed on your computer, you
will see multiple Modem entries. Double-click each one until
you locate the one that is using the Bluetooth modem’s COM
port.
Once the AOL CD installation is complete, you can double-
check your modem’s COM port connection at any time. From
the main AOL Sign On screen, click the Setup button and
then click Expert Setup. Make sure the Devices (modems,
etc.) tab is foremost; you will see an entry for your Bluetooth
modem along with its associated COM port.
If You Want To Use Your Modem for Faxing
To use your wireless modem’s faxing capability, follow these steps.
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1Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Users:
From the My Bluetooth Places folder, open the Entire
Bluetooth Neighborhood folder and double-click Bluetooth
Modem to display available services.
Windows XP Users:
Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select
Quick Connect | Fax | Find Devices. Highlight the
Bluetooth modem in the list and click Connect. Proceed to
Step 3.

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2Right-click Fax on BluetoothModem and then select
Connect Fax to display the following dialog box.
Click OK.
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3You can now use your computer’s built-in faxing software or
any third-party faxing software to send a fax. Note: Once
you’ve sent a fax, your faxmodem connection will
automatically disconnect. However, once you have enabled
your modem’s faxing capability, whenever you create a fax, the
modem will automatically dial-up and send it.

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Typical PDA Installation
The basic steps associated with setting up your Bluetooth
wireless modem and your PDA include the following tasks:
•Connect the hardware.
•Set up Bluetooth for Dial-up Networking (DUN) and
establish a connection between the PDA and the modem.
•Create a dial-up connection to the Internet.
Connect the Hardware
1On the back of the modem, make sure the selectable switch is
all the way to the left, the side marked BT (for Bluetooth).
2Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the modem’s
Line port, and plug the other end into a telephone wall jack.
3Plug one end of the included power adapter into the modem
and the other end into a wall outlet or power strip.
Note: To establish a Bluetooth connection with your PDA and
this modem, your PDA must have built-in Bluetooth
capability or a Bluetooth flash adapter/cradle. You cannot
proceed with these instructions unless the Bluetooth
function is enabled. Tip: If Bluetooth is enabled, you will
see a Bluetooth entry in your Programs folder.
Set Up Dial-up Networking and Establish
Communication
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1Go to Start | Programs | Bluetooth Manager. From the list
of options, tap Dial-up Networking (DUN) and then
Enable DUN. Note: If you cannot bring up Bluetooth

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Manager, Bluetooth is not installed or enabled properly (see
box, page 14).
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2The PDA has to find the modem.
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aTap Select Dial-up Networking.
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bTap Find Bluetooth Modem | Create a New
Connection | Connect to Internet | Dial-up
Networking.
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3Enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) of the
modem, which is located on the bottom of the unit. (A PIN is
sometimes called a passkey.)
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4Follow the onscreen instructions. You will be prompted to
enter your username and password, phone number, and
connection name. When you see the message “Dialing up—
Successful”, you’re done with this phase.
Continue below.
Set up DUN for your Internet Account
The final task is to enter the information that your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) requires for access to the Internet.
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1Because the PDA has found the Zoom modem, the Bluetooth
icon in the system tray is now blue (instead of gray with a red
X).
From Bluetooth Shortcuts, tap Create New Connection.
Enter the username, phone number, and domain supplied by
your ISP.
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2You can now open your web browser and connect to your
favorite Web page.
That’s it! We hope you enjoy using your Bluetooth modem. If you
would like more information, consult the context-sensitive
Bluetooth help included with your PDA and/or adapter. You can
also visit our Web site to check for updated information.

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Tip: You can mount your modem on the wall using the supplied
Velcro strips. For each Velcro pair, peel off one side of the
adhesive paper backing and attach the Velcro strip to the
bottom of the modem—be careful not to cover the Reset
button. Then peel off the other side of the adhesive backing;
and attach the modem to the wall. After placing the modem
on the wall, you can swivel its multidirectional antenna.

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Serial Port Installation
If you want to use yourBluetooth modem connected to your
computer with a serial cable, you can do so by following these
instructions. Note that a switch on the modem lets you select
Bluetooth “wireless” or “wired” operation.
If you are using Windows, be sure to install the setup software
before installing the hardware. If you are using Linux or
MacOS, there is no need to install any software, so you should
go to page 18, Connect the Hardware
Connect the HardwareConnect the Hardware
Connect the Hardware.
Installing the Software on a Windows PC
1Turn your computer on.
2Insert the supplied CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Wait for it to auto-run. (Note: If the CD does not auto-run,
from the desktop, go to Start | Run and type E:\setup.exe,
where Eis the letter of your CD-ROM drive.)
3When the main interface appears, click Install Modem
Drivers. Follow the prompts, clicking Next and then Finish
when the process is complete.
Windows 98 Users: During installation, you may be prompted
for your Windows installation CD. If so, insert it into the
computer’s CD-ROM drive and click OK.
4Shut down your computer.

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Connect the Hardware
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1On the back of the modem, move the selectable switch all the
way to the right, from BT to RS-232.
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2Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the modem’s
Line port, and plug the other end into a telephone wall jack.
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3Connect one end of the RS-232 serial connector cable (sold
separately) to your computer, and connect the other end to
your modem’s RS-232 port.
Note: If you’re using a Macintosh’s serial (Modem or Printer)
port, you need a cable that has a DB-9 Male connector on
one end and an 8 pin mini-DIN Male connector on the
other end.
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4Plug one end of the included power adapter into the modem
and the other end into a wall outlet or power strip.
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5Turn your computer back on.
Windows 2000/XP Users: You may see a disclaimer box
regarding Windows logo testing. You can safely disregard this
message and click Yes or Continue Anyway.
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6Windows Users: Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel.
Double-click Modems and then click the Diagnostics tab.
(Windows XP users, you also have to click Query Modem.)
Highlight the port next to the entry for your new modem and
click More info. Click OK or Close and then close the
Control Panel.
Linux Users: To verify that your modem is working properly,
you need to issue an AT command. You can do this by using a
data communications program such as Minicom, which comes
with most versions of Linux, or a similar alternative. (To use
Minicom, you will need to know the serial port the modem is
connected to. Consult your Linux documentation if you need
assistance.)

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Macintosh Users: OS 9.X (or lower): From the Apple
menu, go to Control Panel | Modems. From the Connect
via drop-down menu, select the modem’s serial port; and then
from the Modem drop-down menu, select Zoom V-Series.
Click Save. OS X.1 (and higher): Go to System Preferences
| Network and click the Modem tab. From the Show drop-
down menu, select the modem’s serial port; and then from the
Modem drop-down menu, select Zoom V-Series. Click
Apply Now.
Tip: You can mount your modem on the wall using the supplied
Velcro strips. For each Velcro pair, peel off one side of the
adhesive paper backing and attach the Velcro strip to the
bottom of the modem—be careful not to cover the Reset
button. Then peel off the other side of the adhesive backing;
and attach the modem to the wall. After placing the modem
on the wall, you can swivel its multidirectional antenna.
Set Up a Dial-Up Internet Connection
Windows Users: To set up a Dial-Up Networking (DUN)
connection to the Internet, go to Programs | Accessories |
Communication | New Connection Wizard (2000/XP) or
Dial-Up Networking (98/Me). Follow the prompts. You can also
refer to your Windows online help for additional instructions.
Macintosh Users: OS 9: From the Help menu, go to Mac Help
| Internet and Networking | Connecting to the Internet |Set
up your dialup modem, and follow the instructions. OS X: From
Help | Mac Help, in the Ask a Question box, type “connecting
to the Internet,” and then click on this topic from the displayed list.
Linux Users: To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet, from
the X Windows menu, go to System Tools | Internet
Connection Wizard and follow the prompts.
Once you’ve set up DUN, you’re finished! We hope you enjoy
using your Bluetooth modem. If you would like more information,
consult the context-sensitive Bluetooth help included with your
adapter. You can also visit our Web site to check for updated
information.

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Removing the Modem
Only do the following if for some reason you want to remove the
modem from your system.
Windows PC Users:
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1From the computer desktop, go to Start | Settings | Control
Panel and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
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2Select your Bluetooth modem (you may have to scroll down
the list) and click Remove.
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3Unplug the modem hardware.
PDA Users Windows CE:
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1From the PDA desktop, go to Settings | System and then tap
Remove Programs.
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2Select your Bluetooth device (you may have to scroll down the
list) and tap Remove. Follow the on-screen instructions.