Socket 56K Modem Installation CD for WINDOWS Mobile for 2003
and Pocket PCs
CD Version 6210-00127F 04/23/04
Software Version 1.6.0
(c) Copyright 2004 Socket Communications, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
This README file provides a short description of the contents of
the CD and supplements the Modem User's Guide.
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README TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 WHAT'S NEW IN RELEASE 127F
2.0 WINDOWS CE FILE LOCATIONS
3.0 SETUP CENTER INSTALL PROCESS
4.0 RELEASE NOTES FOR CORDLESS MODEM
5.0 WINDOWS CE UNINSTALL PROCEDURES
6.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
8.0 CD CONTENT
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1.0 WHAT'S NEW IN RELEASE 127F
This release adds the Socket Modem Utilities which includes:
-Applet to program the modem to work in different countries
-Applet that allows the user to adjust the Cordless Modem
speaker volume
1.1 RELEASE 127E
This release added support for the "Socket Cordless Modem". The
following changes were made to the software.
-The "Get Connected!" Wizard name was changed to
"Connection Setup".
-The Connection Setup Wizard was moved to appear under the
Connections Tab
-A data connection category for Bluetooth 56K Modem Connection
was added to the Connection Setup Wizard.
-The WhereAreYou? Applet was removed and replaced by the
"Socket Modem Utilities"
1.2 Release 127 D
This release added support for Windows Mobile 2003. It also
adds a Setup Wizard called "Get Connected!" that simplifies the
data connection setup process.
1.3 RELEASE 127 C
This release added minor software adjustments to support the
enhanced 56K Modem. Enhancements to the modem included 3 LEDs
visible from the top of the modem so users can see:
"Link" -indicates phone line connection
"Power"-indicates that the modem has been recognized and On
or Off
"Data"- indicates data transmission
1.4 RELEASE 127 B
This release added:
-"I'm In Touch" third party application to the Third_Party
folder and Setup Center
-Autorun.inf to the root directory
This release removed the Readme from the WinCE folder
1.5 Release 127 A
This was the initial release of the 56K Modem Card driver and
WhereAreYou? Country Selector software. This product is designed
to work specifically with Windows CE-based Handheld PC Pros
(v.2.11 for Handheld PC Professional), Windows Powered
Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002 (v.3.0), and Windows CE-based
Handheld PC 2000 devices (v.3.0 for Handheld PC 2000).
Unique features from Release 127 A included:
- The ability to program the modem to work in any country.
- The ability to view the activity and elapsed connection time.
2.0 WINDOWS CE FILE LOCATIONS
The following files are installed on all Windows CE devices to
the Windows directory (only if not already present):
\ WINDOWS\
SocketSetup_56K.ini
SocketSetup_BT56K.ini
ConnectionSetup.cpl
IO950SetUp.dll
SocketSerialStatus.exe
SIO_MOD.dll
Socket Modem Utilities.unload
3.0 SETUP CENTER INSTALL PROCESS:
For Windows Internet Explorer Users - depending on your version
aftering clicking install you will see "File Download"
window to either:
"Open or Run this program from its current location"
or
"Save this program to disk"
You MUST select "Run or Open this program from its current
location" for the installation process to run without errors.
Do NOT select "Save this program to disk".
When the "Security Warning" window appears, click Yes to
continue.
If you use Netscape you have the following options:
a) Close your Netscape browser and use Windows Explorer to
browse to the root of the CD and manually launch SETUP.HTM and
then follow the instructions above;
or
b) Exit the Setup Center, browse the CD to the WinCE directory and
manually launch the SETUP.EXE file found in this directory (not the
SETUP.EXE at the root).
3.2 It is not necessary to have your Windows CE device connected
to your host PC to run the 56K Modem Setup program. If your mobile
device is not present when you run Setup, the Socket 56K Modem
software will download to your mobile device automatically the next
time you connect to your host PC.
3.3 If you have a Windows Mobile 2003 device, the message
"New Modem is detected", may appear. Press the dismiss button
to continue.
4.0 RELEASE NOTES for Socket CORDLESS Modem
4.1 For devices with Built-in Bluetooth, please go to your
Bluetooth manager and Pair/Bond with the Cordless Modem
before using the Dial-up connection.
4.2 The 56K Connection Setup Wizard may not work with devices
that have Built-in Bluetooth. If you have created an ISP
connection using the Socket 56K Connection Setup and are
unable to browse your email or the web, please delete the
connection setup created by the wizard and create a new
ISP connection using your device Bluetooth Connection
Wizard or Microsoft connection.
4.3 The cordless 56K Modem does not work with Socket's Windows
XP Bluetooth software. Socket is in the process of updating
the Windows Notebook Bluetooth software, a new release of
is targeted for May 2004. After May 2004 visit
www.Socketcom.com to get information on how to get the updated
Bluetooth Windows Notebook software.
4.4 For Windows CE devices with Built-in Bluetooth,under
certain conditions, the modem and your Windows device may
disconnect for no apparent reason. If this happens, disconnect
your Windows device completely from the cordless modem and
initiate a new connection. The disconnect occurs
when the user does not access the internet immediately
after making a connection.
4.5 If you are using the favorites features in Socket’s
Bluetooth software make sure you select the Bluetooth
Cordless Modem as your favorite.
5.0 WINDOWS CE UNINSTALL PROCEDURES
Microsoft ActiveSync offers several options for uninstalling
applications on your Windows CE device (e.g. Pocket PC, HPC
2000).
Option 1: To Uninstall Directly on your Pocket PC or HPC
Device using the Remove Program perform the following steps.
a) Close all Socket Modem related applets and remove
any inserted cards. Failure to do this will prevent
completion of the uninstall process.
b) Tap on the START menu
c) Tap on SETTINGS
d) Tap on the SYSTEM Tab or CONTROL PANEL
e) Double or single tap on the REMOVE PROGRAMS icon
f) Tap on (Select) the line that says "Socket Modem Utilities"
g) Double or single Tap on REMOVE
h) Tap on YES to confirm removal of the program
i) Soft Reset your device
Option 2: To Uninstall from your Host PC
If your Windows CE device is currently connected to your desktop
machine. Follow these steps on your host PC:
a) Please close all Socket Modem related applets and remove any
inserted cards. Failure to do this will prevent completion
of the uninstall process.
b) Establish a connection between your Windows CE device and
Host PC
c) Open Microsoft ActiveSync
d) Select TOOLS, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS
e) Highlight "Socket Modem Utilities"
f) Click REMOVE
g) Select OK to confirm removal of the software on your mobile
device
h) Click NO in the next dialog to prevent the software from
being removed from your Host PC.
Regardless of which of these two methods you use to uninstall
the 56K Modem software, you will be able to reinstall the
software on your Windows CE device by simply going back into
Microsoft ActiveSync, TOOLS, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS window, then
rechecking the "Socket Modem Utilities" item, then
clicking OK. This is possible because a copy of the 56K Modem
Card Software remains on your Host PC until you take the steps
necessary to remove it.
Option 3: To completely uninstall the 56K Modem software
from both your mobile device and your Host PC:
a) Please close all Socket Modem related applets and remove any
inserted card. Failure to do this will prevent completion
of the uninstall process.
b) Establish a connection between your Windows CE device and
Host PC
c) Open Microsoft ActiveSync
d) Select TOOLS, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS
e) Highlight "Socket Modem Utilities"
f) Click REMOVE
g) Select OK to confirm removal of the software on your mobile
device
h) Click YES in the next dialog to confirm removing the
software from your Host PC.
i) Click OK twice to close each respective dialog box or
window
This process will remove the 56K Modem software from both
your Windows CE device and Host PC and will require you to
reinstall the program from Installation CD the software was
supplied on.
6.0 Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit Socket's website for the most recent FAQ:
http://www.socketcom.com/faq/
7.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
If you have trouble installing or using the 56K Modem Card
or Cordless Modem please refer to the User’s Guide.
If problems persist, contact Socket’s technical support
department.
You must register your product to receive assistance from
Socket's Technical support. Register here:
www.socketcom.com/prodreg
After you register your product, you can use the product
registration web page to submit an email inquiry directly
to a technical support specialist for priority service,
view product information, register additional products,
view a complete database of FAQs and view a history of
technical support activity for previous support issues.
You can track new product releases, software updates and
technical bulletins by visiting Socket's web page at
www.socketcom.com
8.0 CD CONTENT
\CAB Files
This directory includes the Windows CE CAB files for the
56K Modem Card and Cordless Modem software. These are
self-installing files that contain the Windows CE
drivers. The files are identified by the version of
Windows CE OS and processor type.
\DOCS
CordlesModemdatasheet.pdf
PDF version of the data sheet for the Cordless Modem
ModemCFdatasheet.pdf
PDF version of the data sheet for the Socket Modem Card
56KUserGuide.pdf
PDF version of the Socket 56K Modem User's Guide.
\HTML
This directory contains the html files used in the Setup
center.
\Third_Party
A directory of various third party applications. Most of
these applications are evaluation/trial copies that expire
after a specified period of time (e.g. 30 days). You can
access the third party applications via the Setup Center.
\Acrobat_Reader - to read PDF files on Windows 9x systems
\AvantGo - Personalized content and applications software
\InTouch - to remotely access information stored on a Desk Top PC
\WINCE
A directory that contains 56K Modem software to use with the
56K Modem CF card and the Cordless Modem in Windows Mobile 2003,
Windows CE 2.11, for Handheld PC Pro, Windows CE 3.0 for Pocket PC,
Pocket PC 2002 and Handheld PC 2000.
README.TXT
This document
Setup.exe
The executable Setup program.
Setup.htm
Web based setup center.
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