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3765-A2-GB90-10
Issue 2
May 1995
KeepInTouch PCMCIA
Modem
Models 3765 and 3766
User’s Guide
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Trademarks
Bell is a registered trademark of the Regional Bell Operating Company.
COMSPHERE is a registered trademark of AT&T.
ETC is a trademark of AT&T.
EXTRA! is a registered trademark of Attachmate Corporation.
Hayes is a registered trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
KeepInTouch is a trademark of AT&T.
KIT is a registered trademark of AT&T.
MNP is a registered trademark of Microcom, Inc.
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Warranty
A limited warranty is provided with this product. Refer to the enclosed
Warranty Card for more information.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on
the product or included in the manual.
2. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous high voltage
points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
3. General purpose cables are provided with this product. Special
cables, which may be required by the regulatory inspection
authority for the installation site, are the responsibility of the
customer.
4. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply
with the applicable Safety Standards and regulatory requirements
of the country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the
appropriate regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to
ensure compliance.
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5. A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the
earth grounds of two or more buildings. If products installed in
separate buildings are interconnected, the voltage potential may
cause a hazardous condition. Consult a qualified electrical
consultant to determine whether or not this phenomenon exists
and, if necessary, implement corrective action prior to
interconnecting the products.
In addition, if the equipment is to be used with telecommunications
circuits, take the following precautions:
– Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
– Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the
jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
– Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
– Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
– Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
– Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
Government Requirements and
Equipment Return
Certain governments require that instructions pertaining to modem
connection to the public switched telephone network be included in the
installation and operation manual. Specific instructions are listed in the
following sections.
Notice to Users of the Public Switched Telephone Network
1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the
FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for
this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to
the telephone company.
2. The Universal Service Order Code (USOC) associated with the
services the equipment is to be connected is RJ11C.
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3. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the
quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line.
Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas,
the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of
the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as
determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to
determine the maximum RENs for the calling area.
4. If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance
of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical,
the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
5. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company
will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary
modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
6. If your modem needs to be returned for repair or replacement,
follow the return policy as indicated on your warranty card.
7. No repairs may be made by the end use customer.
8. This modem cannot be used on public coin service provided by the
telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to
state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public
service commission or corporation commission for information.)
9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful
for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send
any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message
clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted
page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is
sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other
individual sending the message and the telephone number of the
sending machine of such business, or other entity, or individual.
In order to program this information, follow the steps outlined in the
manual supplied with your fax software.
10. An FCC compliant telephone cord with modular plugs is provided
with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to
the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible
modular jack which is Part 68 compliant.
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EMI Warnings
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WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may 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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
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WARNING:
The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the
requirement that no modifications will be made to the equipment
unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by
AT&T Paradyne.
To comply with Part 15 FCC Regulations, do not remove or
reposition the snap-on ferrite clamp that is attached to the Model
3766 modem’s cellular direct connect cable.
To Users of Digital Apparatus in Canada:
This Class [B] digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Notice to Users of the Canadian Public Switched Telephone
Network
The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements. The Department 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
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the
company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service
may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly
(telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of
service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized
Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs
or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone line and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
!
CAUTION:
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,
but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
The Load Number for this equipment is listed on the modem’s label.
The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the
percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which
is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop
may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all devices does not
exceed 100.
If your equipment is in need of repair, follow the return process as
indicated on your warranty card.
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Contents
1 Introduction
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Welcome to the World of Portable, High-Speed
Data Communications! 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KeepInTouch PCMCIA Modem Package 1-2. . . . . . . . .
Supplied Equipment 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Equipment You Will Need 1-4. . . . . . . .
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Where to Find Additional Information 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Where to Find Technical Support Telephone
Numbers 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Installation
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Installing Your KeepInTouch PCMCIA Modem 2-1. . . .
Connection to a Telephone Outlet 2-2. . . . . . . . . .
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Using the KIT Utilities 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing Fax Software 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Using Your Modem
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What is a Modem? 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Understanding Your Modem’s Operating Modes
(Command and Data) 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using AT Commands 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Making a Call with Your Modem 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dial Modifiers 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples of Dial Command Strings 3-7. . . . . . . .
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Disconnecting a Call 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Manually Answering a Call 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the Escape Sequence — Switching
Between Data Mode and Online
Command Mode 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 Using Your Modem (Continued)
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Viewing, Saving, and Loading Modem Settings 3-10. . .
View Active and Stored User Profiles
Command (&V) 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save (Write to Memory) Command (&W) 3-11. . . .
Reload Factory Settings Command (&F) 3-12. . . .
Reload Settings from a User Profile (&Y) 3-13. . . .
Reset Modem and Load User Profile (Z) 3-13. . . .
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An Overview of File Transfers and Fax Operation 3-14.
File Transfers 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fax Operation 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Hayes AutoSync 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Cellular Channels 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 AT Command Set and S-Registers
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AT Commands and S-Registers 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A T roubleshooting A-1
B Technical Specifications B-1
C Response Codes C-1
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D Cellular Communications
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Using Direct Connect D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Understanding ETC D-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Understanding Automatic Cellular Setup D-3. . . . . . . . .
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Using Cellular Modem Pools D-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting with Non-ETC Modems D-5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tips for Successful Cellular Operation D-6. . . . . . . . . . .
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Overview of Cellular Networks D-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Advanced Modem Concepts
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Changing Modem Data Rates and Modulations E-1. . .
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Error Control E-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Data Compression E-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Flow Control E-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modem-to-Computer Flow Control E-4. . . . . . . . .
Computer-to-Computer Flow Control E-6. . . . . . .
Modem-to-Modem Flow Control E-6. . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures
1 Introduction
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1-1 Supplied Equipment 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Installation
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2-1 Modem Installation 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Using Your Modem
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3-1 Dial Data Network 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Advanced Modem Concepts
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E-1 Modem-to-Computer Flow Control E-5. . . . . . .
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E-2 Various Flow Control Methods E-5. . . . . . . . . . .
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Tables
4 AT Command Set and S-Registers
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4-1 AT Command Reference 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4-2 S-Register Reference 4-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A T roubleshooting
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A-1 Modem Installation A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A-2 Computer Connection A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A-3 Connection Problems while Answering
a Call A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A-4 Connection Problems while Placing
a Call A-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A-5 Online Operation A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A-6 Fax Operation A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Technical Specifications
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B-1 Technical Specifications B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Response Codes
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C-1 X Commands’ Effect on CONNECT
Response Codes C-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C-2 Basic Response Codes C-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C-3 Extended Response Codes for
Failed Connections C-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C-4 Extended Response Codes for
Successful Connections C-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Cellular Communications
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D-1 Configuration Options Set by Automatic
Cellular Setup D-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction
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Welcome to the World of
Portable, High-Speed Data
Communications!
Congratulations on your purchase of an AT&T KeepInTouch
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PCMCIA modem (Models 3765 and 3766). The KeepInTouch
PCMCIA modem is a credit card size modem that combines
high-speed V.34 data communications with send-and-receive fax
capability. The modem fits into any notebook or laptop personal
computer that has a PCMCIA Type II socket and allows you to
keep in touch with your home or office from anywhere in the
United States and Canada.
The KeepInTouch PCMCIA high-speed modem can transmit and
receive information over a standard telephone line at 28,800 bits
per second. It is compatible with a variety of modem standards,
allowing it to communicate with slower modems. To ensure
error-free data transfers, the KeepInTouch PCMCIA modem
employs V.42 and MNPr Levels 4–2 error control. To increase
effective data throughput and reduce the duration of calls, the
modem supports both V.42bis and MNP5 data compression
standards to achieve peak transmission rates up to 200,000 bps.
For fax operation, the modem supports both Class 1 and
Class 2 fax standards. Class 1 fax places most of the
processing burden on the software while Class 2 fax places it on
the modem. In addition, the modem also supports the CCITT
V.17 fax protocol which allows fax transfers to occur over
standard telephone lines at 14,400 bps. To take advantage of
the 14,400 bps data rate, you must connect to a fax machine or
fax modem that also supports the V.17 protocol.
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KeepInTouch Model 3766 also supports transmission over
cellular networks, using the ETCt (Enhanced Throughput
Cellular) protocol. ETC improves data communications over
cellular telephone channels. For more information about cellular
operation, refer to Appendix D,
Cellular Communications
.
The Hayesr AutoSync feature is also supported. For more
information on Hayes AutoSync, refer to the
Using Hayes
AutoSync
section on page 3-16.
KeepInTouch PCMCIA
Modem Package
Figure 1-1 and the following sections describe what equipment
is supplied and what equipment is required to install and operate
the modem.
Figure 1-1. Supplied Equipment
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Supplied Equipment
The following hardware and software is included with the
modem:
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One KeepInTouch PCMCIA modem
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One user’s guide
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A 2-pin modular telephone cord
The following items are optional and may not be packaged with
your modem:
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A KITr Utilities diskette (high-density 3.5″) containing
software for installing, enabling, upgrading, and testing
your modem. The diskette also contains help text files
with information on using your modem and its AT
command set.
NOTE:
If your modem was included as part of your PC purchase,
then a KIT Utilities diskette may not have been provided
with the modem.
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Diskettes and user’s guides for software which allows
you to send data and fax transmissions.
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A technical information update sheet (if applicable).
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Additional Equipment You Will Need
The following additional hardware and software is necessary to
install and operate your modem.
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A notebook or laptop personal computer that supports a
PCMCIA Type II socket.
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If you did not receive a KIT Utilities diskette with your
modem, you will need Card and Socket Services that
comply with PCMCIA Release 2.1. These are PCMCIA
enablers (drivers) which should already be installed on
your PC.
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Communications software that allows the PC to control
the modem (if not supplied with your modem). This
software application allows you to transfer files to and
from your PC, receive electronic mail (e-mail), dial into
bulletin boards, etc.
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If you want to send and receive faxes, you will also need
fax application software (if not supplied with your
modem).
For connection to a normal telephone line you need:
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A telephone outlet (RJ11C in the USA, CA11A in
Canada).
For connection to a cellular telephone (supported in Model 3766
only) you need:
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A cellular telephone,
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A Cellular Direct Connect Cable specific to your type and
model of cellular telephone. For more information about
equipment for cellular operation, refer to Appendix D,
Cellular Communications
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Where to Find
Additional Information
Help text files (also called “readme” files) contain supplemental
information, such as tutorials and AT command descriptions.
They may also contain information that is more recent than what
is printed in this user’s guide. Help text files are available
through the following sources:
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KIT Utilities software. This software diskette may have
been packaged with your modem.
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If you did not receive a KIT Utilities diskette and your
modem was included in a PC purchase, your PC vendor
may have loaded the files from the diskette onto the hard
drive for you. The main executable file for the KIT Utilities
is “KIT.EXE”.
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A Bulletin Board System (BBS). Check to see if there is a
BBS telephone number
on your warranty card or other
enclosed documentation
. The BBS contains the latest
version of the KIT Utilities, which include the help text
files.
You can view the help text files either through the KIT Utilities or
with a text editor (the files are in ASCII format). Instructions for
installing the KIT Utilities and reading the help text files are
provided in Chapter 2, starting on page 2-4.
Where to Find Technical
Support Telephone Numbers
You may have access to a technical support center and BBS for
further assistance. Check your warranty card for the telephone
numbers for this support or the other supporting documentation
from your PC or modem vendor. The location of these telephone
numbers varies, depending on whether you purchased your
modem separately, or as part of a PC package.
NOTE:
The inside front cover of this user’s guide contains space
for recording technical support and BBS telephone
numbers.
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Installation
2
Installing Your KeepInTouch
PCMCIA Modem
This section describes how to install your KeepInTouch PCMCIA
modem. Please take a minute to review these procedures before
installing your modem.
Use Figure 2-1 and the following steps to install your modem.
1. Locate an unused PCMCIA socket on your PC. Refer to your
PC’s user’s guide for more information about the PCMCIA
socket.
2. Hold the modem so that the product logo label is facing up,
and the 68-pin connector is facing the PCMCIA socket.
Insert the modem into the socket, pushing it all the way in so
that all 68 pins are engaged.
!
CAUTION:
Use care when inserting the modem into the socket.
Do not force the modem, as that may damage the pins on
the connector.
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Figure 2-1. Modem Installation
Connection to a Telephone Outlet
If you intend to use regular (land-line) telephone lines, use this
procedure. If, however, you want to connect to a cellular
telephone (supported in Model 3766 only), refer to Appendix D,
Cellular Communications
.
1. Plug the modular cord’s 2-pin connector into the modem’s
2-pin rear edge connector. Since the 2-pin connector is not
keyed, it does not matter which way it is plugged in.
2. Next, plug the cord’s modular telephone plug into the
telephone jack.
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CAUTION:
If you need to remove the modem from the PCMCIA socket,
be sure to unplug the modular cord’s 2-pin connector from
the modem before
removing the modem from the PC. Refer
to your PC’s documentation for instructions on removing the
modem from the socket.
Your modem is now installed in a PCMCIA slot on your PC. To
use the modem, however, your PC must be set up to recognize
the modem in that slot.
If KIT Utilities software was provided with your modem (either
on diskette or already copied onto your PC’s hard drive), your
next step is to install the KIT Utilities. The following section,
Using the KIT Utilities
, describes this process.
NOTE:
If your PC has Card and Socket Services installed, you
can use your modem
without
installing the KIT Utilities.
However, to upgrade your modem’s firmware or perform
diagnostics, you will need to install the KIT Utilities.
If you do
not
have KIT Utilities software, check your PC’s
documentation to ensure that there are PCMCIA card enablers,
also called Card and Socket Services, installed on your PC. With
Card and Socket Services, your modem should be automatically
recognized by the PC, in which case no further steps are
required – your modem will be ready to use with your
communications or fax software.
If you do not have card enablers on your PC and do not have
the KIT Utilities, or if the card enablers on your PC did not detect
the modem, contact your modem or PC vendor for assistance.
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NOTE:
If you do not use the KIT Utilities to enable your modem,
the COM port and IRQ settings reserved for the modem
will be determined by the PCMCIA card enablers on your
PC. You need to know these values to set up your
communications and fax software applications.
Refer to
your PC’s documentation for information on where to find
the COM port and IRQ settings.
Using the KIT Utilities
With the KIT Utilities software you can set up your PC to use the
modem, perform diagnostic tests, and upgrade your modem with
new firmware. You can also view help text files on a variety of
topics, including how to use the KIT Utilities, modem tutorial
information, and AT command usage.
To use the Kit Utilities, first install the software on your PC. Once
installed, the KIT Utilities menus and messages guide you
through the available options and provide help along the way.
1. If you have a KIT Utilities diskette, insert it in your PC’s
floppy drive.
2. Be sure to use the KIT Utilities software while in a DOS
environment. If you are using Microsoft
r
Windows
t
, exit
from that program (Alt-F4) before continuing.
3. To load the KIT Utilities program
:
TYPE: a
:KIT
where
a
is the letter designated for your PC’s
floppy drive. Or, if you already have the KIT
Utilities loaded onto your PC’s hard drive, enter
the drive and path to the KIT.EXE program. For
example: C:\KIT\KIT
PRESS:
Enter
The Main Menu for the KIT Utilities appears on your screen.
You may want to select the “Help” option and read “Installing KIT
Utilities” before selecting the “Install KIT Utilities” option.
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To select an option from a KIT Utilities menu, use the up and
down arrow keys or press the first letter of the menu item. A brief
description of each menu option is displayed as you scroll
through the list of options. After you select (highlight) the menu
option, press Enter.
NOTE:
The COM port and IRQ settings for your modem are
displayed on your PC monitor by the KIT Utilities software
when the modem is enabled. Record this information for
setting up your communications and fax software
applications.
Installing Fax Software
Some KeepInTouch PCMCIA modems ship with software that
allows you to send and receive faxes. Before installing any fax
software, make sure the modem is installed and configured in
your computer.
Follow the installation and operation instructions
that are packaged with your fax software.
For COM port and IRQ information, refer to your PC’s
documentation.
Additional information on using your modem for fax operation is
provided starting on page 3-14.
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This chapter highlights some of the basic functions and
commands necessary to operate your modem. Whether you
consider yourself a novice or an experienced user in data
communications, you may want to read through some of the
examples to become familiar with your modem’s operation.
For information on more advanced concepts such as altering
data rates, error control, data compression, and flow control, see
Appendix E,
Advanced Modem Concepts
.
What is a Modem?
A modem is a piece of equipment that allows your computer to
communicate over telephone lines with other computers. Picture
the modem as a telephone for your computer — it performs
many of the same functions as a telephone, such as dialing,
answering calls, and hanging up.
Information is sent over telephone lines in a format called
analog
. Computers, however, communicate information in a
format called
digital
. The modem’s job is to translate the
information between the two formats. A modem converts digital
information from a computer into analog so that it can be sent
over a telephone line to another modem. The receiving modem
then translates the information back into a digital format so that
the receiving computer can use it (see Figure 3-1).
This process of modulating (converting digital to analog) and
demodulating (converting analog to digital) a signal gives us the
acronym, modem.
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Figure 3-1. Dial Data Network
Understanding Your Modem’s
Operating Modes (Command
and Data)
Before a modem connects with another modem over a
telephone line, it is in Command mode. Command mode is an
idle state where you can enter commands to change how the
modem functions or to cause the modem to perform an action,
such as dialing a telephone number. You send commands to
your modem by using a communications software package and
your computer’s keyboard.
Once two modems are connected (also known as ‘online’), they
automatically switch to Data mode. In Data mode, any
information sent from the computer to the modem is
data
(as
opposed to a
command
) and is transferred to the remote
modem. The two modems stay in Data mode until the
connection is broken or until they are forced into online
Command mode using the escape sequence (described
below). When the modem is in online Command mode, you can
enter commands to the modem, without your entries being
mistaken for data. (The connection between the two modems is
not broken.)
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The escape sequence is a series of characters (usually ‘+++’)
that you type in to switch from Data mode to online Command
mode. Use the escape sequence when you want to enter a
command to the modem while it is in Data mode. Think of the
escape sequence as a way to get the modem’s attention when it
is busy sending or receiving data. For more information on the
escape sequence, see page 3-9.
Using AT Commands
The KeepInTouch PCMCIA modem uses AT commands and
S-Registers to control its operation. These commands are
issued to your modem from your computer through a
communications software package.
Before you can enter commands to your modem, make sure you
have installed the modem in the computer as described in
Chapter 2,
Installation
, and that you have a communications
software package installed and running on your computer. The
software must be set up to recognize your modem. Refer to your
communication software’s documentation for more information.
To use AT commands, the modem must be in either Command
mode or online Command mode. If the modem is in Data mode,
you need to enter the escape sequence (+++) to switch to
Command mode (see page 3-9) before entering a command.
Please review the following guidelines before using any
AT commands.
G
All commands (except A/ (which repeats the last
command) and +++ (the escape sequence)) must begin
with the characters AT and end by pressing the Enter
key.
G
The AT (or at) prefix (which means attention) can be
upper- or lowercase, but the modem will not recognize
mixed case prefixes (do not use ‘At’ or ‘aT’).
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The data character format for the AT command set must
be one of the following. It can be set using your
communications software:
— 8 data bits + no parity + 1 stop bit.
— 7 data bits + no parity + 2 stop bits.
— 7 data bits + parity + 1 stop bit (parity can be
odd, even, mark, or space).
G
S-Registers also require the AT prefix. To change an
S-Register, use the ATS
n=x
command, where n is the
number of the S-Register and
x
is the new value to be
stored in that register. S-Registers are described in
Table 4-2 which begins on page 4-20.
G
Commands can be entered one at a time or in strings
(several commands at once – for example,
AT&FS0=0&W). Strings can have up to 60 characters
after the AT prefix.
G
Commands described in this manual that end with the
suffix
n
have several options associated with them. For
example, in the &T
n
command, &T6 causes the modem
to perform a remote digital loopback test while &T8
causes the modem to perform a local loopback test with
patterned data. If no value is entered for the
n
variable,
the modem assumes a default value of zero (0) for
n
.
G
Commands are acknowledged by the modem with
responses, such as OK or ERROR. These are known as
response codes, which are described in Appendix C.
NOTE:
All commands supported by your modem are described in
Chapter 4,
AT Command Set and S-Registers
.
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Making a Call
with Your Modem
The dial command (D) is used to place a call. When the modem
receives this command, it goes off-hook and connects the
modem to the phone line so that a call can be made (similar to
picking up a telephone’s handset), and dials the telephone
number specified in the command string.
Dial Command Strings contain the AT prefix, the dial
command (D), optional dial modifiers, and the telephone
number. A dial modifier tells the modem to perform additional
tasks when dialing a telephone number.
The following example shows the elements of a dial command
string:
Dial Modifiers
The following can be used as dial modifiers:
T – Touch-Tone Dialing. Any digit 0–9, * , # , A, B, C, or D can
be dialed as tone.
P – Pulse Dialing. Only the digits 0–9 can be dialed in Pulse
Dial mode.
- , ( ), and Space. These characters are ignored by the dial
string and can be included in the dial string to enhance
readability.
, – Pause. Causes the modem to pause before processing the
next character in the dial string. The length of this pause is
determined by the value held in S-Register S8, the Pause Time
configuration option.
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W – Wait for Dial Tone. The modem waits for a specified time
before expecting a second dial tone, then begins processing the
dial string. For example, if you must dial a 9 to reach an outside
telephone line, the W modifier delays the modem from dialing
until it receives a second dial tone for the outside line. The
amount of time the modem waits is determined by the setting of
S-Register S6. Once a dial tone is detected, or if the time period
runs out, the modem then processes the next command in the
dial string. If a busy signal is detected, the modem responds with
a busy response code and then goes into off-line command
mode.
R – Reverse Originate Mode. Places the modem in answer
mode. This modifier is used when calling an ‘originate-only’
modem. This modifier is the last character in the dialing string
(e.g., ATDT 123-4567R).
S=
n –
Dial Stored Telephone Number. Causes the modem to
dial the telephone number which was previously stored in
memory by an &Z command.
@ – Wait for Quiet Answer. The modem will wait for a specified
amount of time (determined by S-Register S7), followed by five
seconds of silence before processing the next dial modifier. If
the silence is not detected, the modem sends a NO ANSWER
result to the computer.
! – Hook Flash. Causes the modem to go on-hook for
0.5 seconds. This modifier inserts a short on-hook time, typically
used for transferring a call.
; – Return to Command Mode. Modem returns to Command
mode after dialing a number without disconnecting the call. This
allows AT command strings that exceed the 60 character limit to
be linked together and is useful when using a calling card
number or an international telephone number.
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