SimpleTech STI-FAX/CCBL, STI-FAX/33.6 Installation Manual

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Simple Installation Guide
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Installation Guide for SimpleJack
Thank you for the purchase of this Simple Technology
33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack. Please follow these steps to insure proper installation of your new
33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack
Contents
Installation with Windows NT ............... 1
Installation with Windows 95 ............... 2
Installation with Windows 3.x .............. 3
Installation with OS/2 Warp.................. 4
Installation with MacOS System 7 ........ 4
Installation with Windows NT
For installations with Windows 3.x, Windows 95, OS/2 Warp or MacOS System 7, refer to the other pages.
1 Exit Windows NT. 2 Plug in the 33.6 Communicator with
SimpleJack.
3 Attach the phone line.
Lift the hinged top of the SimpleJack connector and attach a phone line. If there is no room to open the jack, slide the jack out and attach the jack to the connector on the right; then, attach the phone line.
If you find that the SimpleJack connector is not appropriate for your application, you may purchase a line access cable (P/N STI-FAX/CCBL). Call 1-800-4SIMPLE for ordering information. Refer to the User Guide for instructions on how to install the line access cable.
4 Boot the computer into Windows NT. 5 Use the 33.6 Communicator with
SimpleJack with your favorite Windows␣ NT communications software.
Refer to the installation guide that came with the communications software for
instructions on how to install and start the communications software. Use the communications software to send and receive data and fax.
To use the voice capabilities of the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, the software must support voice features. Also, your computer must have a microphone and speakers or you must use the optional line access cable with a compatible handset. Refer to the User Guide for information on the optional line access cable. Be sure to configure the communications software for the appropriate microphone and speakers.
6 Exit Windows NT before unplugging the
33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack.
Make sure the computer is not accessing the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, then exit Windows NT. Remove the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack as follows:
A. Push the eject button on the computer (if applicable).
B. Pull the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack from the socket.
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If both cellphone and phone lines are attached, the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack will use the cellphone and ignore the phone line.
4 Install and start the communications
software.
Refer to the installation sheet that came with the communications software for instructions on how to install and start the communications software. Use the communications software to send and receive data and fax.
To use the voice capabilities of the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, your computer must have a microphone and speakers or you must use the optional line access cable with a compatible handset. Refer to the User Guide for information on the optional line access cable. Be sure to configure the communications software for the appropriate microphone and speakers.
5 You can remove the 33.6 Communicator
with SimpleJack when done.
It is recommended that you stop the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack before removing the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack. Proceed as follows:
A. Double-click on the PCMCIA icon located on the right of the task bar;
B. Select the socket in which the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack is plugged;
C. Click on the “Stop” button.
When prompted, push the eject button on the computer (if applicable) and pull the
33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack from the socket.
Installation with Windows 95
For installations with Windows 3.x, Windows NT, OS/2 Warp or MacOS System 7, refer to the other pages.
1 Start Windows 95.
2 Plug in the 33.6 Communicator with
SimpleJack.
Follow the on-screen prompts. If the “New Hardware Found” window appears, perform the following:
A. Insert the “Modem Install Diskette” provided with the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack into drive A;
B. Select “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer” and click on “OK”;
C. Follow the on-screen prompts.
This is a onetime procedure; next time when the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack is plugged into the socket, the
33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack will be automatically recognized and configured.
3 Attach the cables.
To attach to a phone line. Lift the hinged top of the SimpleJack connector and attach a phone line. If there is no room to open the jack, slide the jack out and attach the jack to the connector on the right; then, attach the phone line.
If you find that the SimpleJack connector is not appropriate for your application, you may purchase a line access cable (P/N STI-FAX/CCBL). Call 1-800-4SIMPLE for ordering information. Refer to the User Guide for instructions on how to install the line access cable.
To attach to a cellphone.
Attach the optional cellphone cable to the connector on the left. Connect the other end of the cellphone cable to your cellphone. Refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with the cellphone cable for instructions on how to install the cellphone driver.
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To attach to a cellphone.
Attach the optional cellphone cable to the connector on the left. Connect the other end of the cellphone cable to your cellphone. Refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with the cellphone cable for instructions on how to install the cellphone driver.
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If both cellphone and phone
lines are attached, the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack will use the cellphone and ignore the phone line.
4 Install and start the communications
software.
Refer to the installation sheet that came with the communications software for instructions on how to install and start the communications software. Use the communications software to send and receive data and fax.
To use the voice capabilities of the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, your computer must have a microphone and speakers or you must use the optional line access cable with a compatible handset. Refer to the User Guide for information on the optional line access cable. Be sure to configure the communications software for the appropriate microphone and speakers.
5 You can remove the 33.6 Communicator
with SimpleJack when done.
Make sure the computer is not accessing the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, then remove the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack as follows:
A. Push the eject button on the computer (if applicable).
B. Pull the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack from the socket.
Installation with Windows 3.x
For installations with Windows NT, Windows 95, OS/2 Warp or MacOS, refer to the other pages.
1 Check for Card and Socket Services
Release 2.1 or Higher.
A. While booting your computer, press <F8>. With MS-DOS 6 or higher, this will load the drivers in CONFIG.SYS one line at a time.
B. When prompted, press “Y” to load each driver and look for messages indicating that Socket Services Release 2.1 (or higher) and Card Services Release 2.1 (or higher) are loading.
C. If you require Card and Socket Services, contact your computer manufacturer for a copy and install Card and Socket Services before continuing.
D. If you have Card and Socket Services installed, let the computer boot to the DOS prompt. Start Windows 3.x.
2 Plug in the 33.6 Communicator with
SimpleJack.
The computer may respond with a tone when the computer recognizes the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack.
3 Attach the cables.
To attach to a phone line.
Lift the hinged top of the SimpleJack connector and attach a phone line. If there is no room to open the jack, slide the jack out and attach the jack to the connector on the right; then, attach the phone line.
If you find that the SimpleJack connector is not appropriate for your application, you may purchase a line access cable (P/N STI-FAX/CCBL). Call 1-800-4SIMPLE for ordering information. Refer to the User Guide for instructions on how to install the optional line access cable.
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Installation with MacOS System 7
For installations with Windows 3.x, Windows NT or Windows␣ 95 or OS/2 Warp, refer to the other columns.
1 Start MacOS System 7. 2 Plug in the 33.6 Communicator with
SimpleJack.
3 Attach the phone line.
Lift the hinged top of the SimpleJack connector and attach a phone line. If there is no room to open the jack, slide the jack out and attach the jack to the connector on the right; then, attach the phone line.
If you find that the SimpleJack connector is not appropriate to your application, you may purchase a line access cable (P/N STI-FAX/CCBL). Call 1-800-4SIMPLE for ordering information. Refer to the User Guide for instructions on how to install the line access cable.
4 Install and start the communications
software.
Refer to the installation sheet that came with the communications software for instructions on how to install and start the communications software. Use the communications software to send and receive data and fax.
5 You can remove the 33.6 Communicator
with SimpleJack when done.
Make sure the computer is not accessing the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, then drag its icon into the Trash. The 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack is ejected.
Installation with OS/2 Warp
For installations with Windows 3.x, Windows NT, Windows␣ 95 or MacOS System 7, refer to the other columns.
1 Start OS/2 Warp. 2 Plug in the modem. 3 Attach the phone line.
Lift the hinged top of the SimpleJack connector and attach a phone line. If there is no room to open the jack, slide the jack out and attach the jack to the connector on the right; then, attach the phone line.
If you find that the SimpleJack connector is not appropriate to your application, you may purchase a line access cable (P/N STI-FAX/CCBL). Call 1-800-4SIMPLE for ordering information. Refer to the User Guide for instructions on how to install the line access cable.
4 Use the 33.6 Communicator with
SimpleJack with your favorite OS/2 Warp communications software.
Refer to the installation guide that came with the communications software for instructions on how to install and start the communications software. Use the communications software to send and receive data and fax.
To use the voice capabilities of the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, the software must support voice features. Also, your computer must have a microphone and speakers or you must use the optional line access cable with a compatible handset. Refer to the User Guide for information on the optional line access cable. Be sure to configure the communications software for the appropriate microphone and speakers.
5 You can remove the 33.6 Communicator
with SimpleJack when done.
Make sure the computer is not accessing the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack, then remove the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack as follows:
A. Push the eject button on the computer (if applicable).
B. Pull the 33.6 Communicator with SimpleJack from the socket.
If you experience any difficulties with the installation, please contact Simple Tech­nology Technical Support at the following:
• Tel: 714-476-1180
• 800-367-7330(US & Canada only)
• EMail: support@simpletech.com
Web: http://www.simpletech.com
3001 Daimler Street, Santa Ana, California 92705
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