Dual Serial I/O Card User`s Guide
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1. An active connection exists if data can move between the device and the host PC via the device s serial Ethernet USB connection cable or cradle 2 Insert the Dual Serial I O Installation CD into the host PC 3 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD ROM drive Double click on SETUP EXE Ge CD Drive 4 The Dual Serial I O Setup Center will run in Internet Explorer Follow the instructions to install the software for Windows CE A Dual Serial I O Setup Center Welcome to the Dual Serial I O Card Setup Center Thank you for purchasing the Socket Dual Serial O PC card This program is the starting point for installing the Socket Dual serial software for Windows CE HPC Pro 2 11 Windows CE HPC 2000 Pocket PCs and Windows 9505B 98 98SE Me 2000 XP For Users that require data transmission speeds above 115 kbps this setup center includes a separate installation process for the high speed software E Wolica that will run up to 921 kbps Also included in this Setup Center is the Dual Serial O documentation User s Guide and Data Sheet Please do not forget to register your Socket product at http www socketcom com prodrea Note On the left side of the screen you can click on Documents to access the User s Guide or 3rd Party Apps to access Third Party applications CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 5 5 The Setup Program for Dual I O will launch Follow the instructions on the host PC and2. Select 300 in the From field and 230400 in the To field and tap ok Now whenever you select a baud rate of 300 bps in a Windows application your COM port will communicate at 230 400 bps instead Notes e After mapping a baud rate option to communicate at a new speed the original speed will no longer be available unless you map baud rates again e The new baud rate will not apply until you tap ok and exit the Hi Speed COM Tools CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 11 Use Advanced Options The advanced options of the Hi Speed COM Tools allow you to adjust flow control properties and or set a custom baud rate WARNING In most communication settings these options will not need to be altered Do not modify these options if you do not understand their function or you may cause functionality problems with existing communication settings Modify Flow Control Properties 1 From the initial Advanced screen tap on Show Advanced Options The next screen will let you modify flow control options 2 In the drop down menu at the top of the screen select the Socket HS DIO Port that you wish to modify flow control properties for AA Hi Speed COM Tools 213 D Socket HS DIO Port B Map an unused baud rate to a normally inaccessible baud rate Mapping 300 to 300 baud Simulate DCD On Ge Off Simulate CTS on off Simulate DSR On off ForceDTR Qjon of Force RTS on or Set Custom B
3. FAX Exit the Program When done with the tools click EXIT Note If you forgot to click APPLY after changing settings in the Hi Speed COM Tools then when you click EXIT a screen will appear asking if you want to apply the changes Click APPLY to have the changes take effect Apply the changes you made to Baud Rate mapping CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP 25 Removing the Card l 2 4 Close any applications using the Dual Serial I O Card Double click on the PC Card icon on the task bar at the bottom of your screen te 12 33 PM 4 12 33 PM Windows 95 98 icon Windows Me XP icon In the screen that appears select the D I O and click Stop The card may be listed as Socket HS Dual Serial Card or something similar Safely Remove Hardware Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices Socket HS Dual Serial Card on Cirus Logic PCIC compatible PCMCIA controller C Display device components Close When Windows reports that it is safe to do so remove the card by pressing your computer s card eject button Warning Always remove the D I O by pressing your computer s card eject button Do not pull on the cables or you can damage the cables and card 26 CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP Appendix A Specifications Physica
4. it launches until all the necessary files are installed e Windows XP e Make sure the option Install the software automatically Recommended is selected Click Next gt Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Socket Dual_l O_HS_Card_Win_CE_Rev_2 1 Legacy If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue e Ifa screen warns you that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway e Follow the remaining instructions until installation is complete e Complete the wizard again each time it launches until all the necessary files are installed CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP 19 OPTIONAL Use Hi Speed COM Tools Socket s Hi Speed COM Tools have two main sections Card Status and Baud Rate Mapping The Card Status section works only with Windows 2000 XP and allows you to identify and or modify the COM port s assigned to any Socket card installed on your computer You can use the Baud Rate Mapping section to program your computer to work at a baud rate up to 921 kbps depending on your card version not normally available in Windows applications This section covers the following e Start
5. location in the contiguous United States This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable Socket may at its option replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety 90 days after the return shipping date or for the duration of the original warranty period whichever is greater This warranty does not cover the replacement of products damaged by abuse accident misuse or misapplication nor as a result of service or modification other than by Socket SOCKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so that the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This product may contain fully tested recycled parts warranted as if new For warranty information phone 510 744 2700 34 February 2003 Document 6410 00032 K Copyright N
6. mobile computer screens until installation 1s complete Welcome Welcome to the Setup program for Dual I0 Driver with COM Tools This program will install Dual 10 Driver with COM Tools on your desktop computer and your Windows CE device NOTICE This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties It contains trade secrets belonging to the copyright holder Copyright c 2000 2003 by Socket Communications Inc All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program may result in severe civil and criminal penalties To begin installing Dual 10 Driver with COM Tools now click Next To exit the Setup program click Cancel Cancel 6 Disconnect the device from the connection cable cradle 7 Soft reset the mobile computer by pressing the reset button Important If you do not soft reset the mobile computer then the Hi Speed COM Tools icon will not appear 6 CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE STEP 2 Attach Cables Removable Cables only If using removable cables attach the cables to the card Press the side latches then insert Warning To remove a cable press on the side latches before pulling the cable out Otherwise you can damage the connector and card STEP 3 Insert the Card Insert the card into your mobile computer s PC Card slot right side up with the brown label on top In most cases your D I O is now ready to use with your serial device appl
7. to apply the changes and exit the Hi Speed COM Tools Alternatively to return to the previous screen tap Show Baud Rates To create a new baud rate not listed in the previous screen tap Set Custom Baud Rate Important Your changes will not apply until you tap ok and exit the Hi Speed COM Tools CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 13 Set a Custom Baud Rate 1 From the initial Advanced screen tap on Show Advanced Options In the next screen tap on Set Custom Baud Rate 2 Use the Generate Custom Baud screen to create a new baud rate not listed in the To field in the first Advanced screen Enter the Divisor and TCR and tap ok Generate Custom Baud ok Set the registers below to program a a custom baud rate The formula is E Divisor TCR Computed baud 300 3 Tap Show Baud Rates to return to the initial baud mapping screen Your new custom baud rate should be listed in the To field with an asterisk 4 If you are done modifying your COM port settings tap ok to exit the Hi Speed COM Tools Important Your changes will not apply until you tap ok and exit the Hi Speed COM Tools 14 CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE Chapter 3 Setup for Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP This chapter shows how to set up the software and hardware for notebook computers running Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP Installation Steps Summary STEP 1 Insert the installation CD into your computer STEP 2 D I O with removable cable
8. APPLY Now whenever you select a baud rate of 110 bps in a Windows application your COM port will communicate at 921 600 bps instead Notes e After mapping a baud rate option to communicate at a new speed the original speed will no longer be available unless you map baud rates again e The new baud rate will not apply until you select Enable and click APPLY e Ifyou modify settings when a connection with a serial I O port is open then the settings will not take effect until you disconnect and reconnect from the port 4 To revert a Windows baud rate that you mapped back to the original speed select Disable then click APPLY Alternatively you can select the original baud rate in both the FROM and TO fields select Enable then click APPLY 24 CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP Access Help Information For help with the Hi Speed COM Tools or information about the software click on Help program your computer to work at the baud rate you need up to 921 kbps so you no longer are limited to using baud rates present in Windows It also allows you to assign COM ports with all Socket High Speed serial products and the Socket Digital Phone Card To use the Baud Rate Mapping feature perform the following steps In the FROM field select a baud rate that you are not About Socket Communication Inc Version 1 0 1 1 3 400 Central Court Tick Newark CA 94560 ne 510 744 2700 Phone Wn socketcom com 510 744 2727
9. Dual Serial I O Card PC Card with two serial COM ports for connecting peripheral devices to e Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 e Handheld PC Pro HPC 2000 or pen tablet e Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP notebook User s Guide Dual Serial I O Card socket f Ruggedized Dual Serial I O Card socket The Mobile Connection Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE STEP 1 Install the Software STEP 2 Attach Cables Removable Cables only STEP 3 Insert the Card OPTIONAL Use Hi Speed COM Tools CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 ME 2000 XP STEP 1 Insert the Installation CD STEP 2 Attach Cables Removable Cables only STEP 3 Insert the Card STEP 4 Install the Software OPTIONAL Use Hi Speed COM Tools Removing the Card APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B OS CONFIGURATION APPENDIX C SUPPORT RESOURCES Technical Support Users Forum LIMITED WARRANTY COPYRIGHT NOTICE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE cot u a A A N 15 15 16 16 17 20 26 27 29 32 32 33 34 35 36 Chapter 1 Introduction The Socket Dual Serial I O Card D I O makes it easy to add two serial communications ports to your mobile computer Each port works independently and can link to an external modem printer digital camera or other serial device The card adds two RS 232 COM ports to your mobile computer and features plug and play and hot swapping with most Windows based mobile computer
10. Tools 4 5 02 GD vm SOcket z The Dual IO Card is configured For use with Windows S MefNT 2000 Tap Change to change the configuration to Windows CE We recommend that you install the latest drivers on your PC and in the Future use the WinCE configuration For both platforms 5 Configuration e Ifthe OS Configuration screen does not automatically appear then your D I O is configured for use with Windows CE To change modes access the OS Configuration screen by tapping the following Pocket PCs Start Settings Connections Hi Speed COM Tools OS Configuration APCs Start Settings Control Panel Hi Speed COM Tools OS Configuration A Hi Speed COM Tools 42 4 43 GB 15K t Socket The Dual IO Card is configured For use with Windows CE You can tap Change to change the configuration to Windows SfMefNT 2000 Instead of doing this we recommend that you install the latest drivers on your PC and use the Wine configuration For both platforms 5 Configuration Note If the OS Configuration tab does not appear under Hi Speed COM Tools then your version of the D I O cannot be configured 30 APPENDIX B OS CONFIGURATION 2 Tap on the Change button 3 The Caution screen will warn you to keep the D I O in your mobile computer during the reconfiguration process Tap OK Caution AN Do not remove the Dual I O card during the reconfiguration process Tap OK to continue or Cancel to leave the car
11. WS CE Map Baud Rates ADVANCED USERS ONLY What is baud rate mapping Most Windows applications offer baud rate settings only up to 115 kbps because this is the maximum speed of typical serial ports What if you need or want to transfer data faster than 115 kbps The latest versions of Socket s Dual Serial I O Cards and software were designed to handle much higher speeds up to 921 kbps Many Windows applications can handle speeds higher than 115 kbps although they do not list baud rates higher than 115 kbps Socket has created the Hi Speed COM Tools to enable you to use your COM port at higher baud rates in applications that only let you choose a baud rate up to 115 kbps The program essentially lets you use one of the available baud rate values as a placeholder for a new baud rate of your choice This is known as mapping a new baud rate to an available baud rate option For example if you need your device to work at a baud rate of 230 400 bps most Windows applications will not list 230 400 bps as a baud rate option Hi Speed COM Tools cannot change which options are listed but it does let you program one of the options to work at 230 400 bps e g You can change the 300 bps option to actually work at 230 400 bps Note e Some applications e g those for Windows 95 98 and Me may have timing issues when you set them to baud rates that are higher than they were designed for e After mapping a baud rate to a new sp
12. aud Rate Show Baud Rates 3 Use the check boxes and bullets as appropriate If your application expects certain signals not supported by your Data Communication Equipment DCE hardware you may want to use a simulate option Examples of DCE include modems printers etc e Simulate DCD Data Carrier Detect The DCE is receiving a carrier signal from the other end of the telephone circuit e Simulate CTS Clear to Send The DCE is clear to send e Simulate DSR Data Set Ready The DCE is ready to send data from the terminal 12 CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE If your DCE expects certain signals not supported by your application you may want to use a force option e Force DTR Data Terminal Ready Can be used for hardware control A Control signal sent from the DTE to the to the DCE indicating that the DTE is powered on and ready to communicate e Force RTS Request to Send One of the control signals on a standard RS 232 connector It places the modem in the originate mode so it can begin to send AJ Hi Speed COM Tools 4 2 13 y Socket HS DIO Port B Map an unused baud rate to a normally inaccessible baud rate Mapping 300 to 300 baud Simulate DCD On Off C Simulate CTS On Off C Simulate DSR On off ForceDTR On Off _ ForceRTS on off Set Custom Baud Rate Show Baud Rates Advanced 4 After modifying your flow control settings tap ok
13. d as is The reconfiguration process will begin Leave the card inside the slot The process will take several seconds Warning Do not remove the card until the reconfiguration process is complete or the card can become unusable If you accidentally disable your card contact Socket technical support for assistance appear Tap ok Configuration updated Remove the card After reconfiguration is complete the Configuration updated screen will old The Socket Dual I O Card has been configured for use with Windows CE To use it close this window now then remove and re insert the Dual I O Card If you configured the card for Windows 9x Me 2000 XP now the card is ready for use in your notebook computer If you configured the card for Windows CE re insert the card into your Windows CE based mobile computer APPENDIX B OS CONFIGURATION 31 Appendix C Support Resources Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Dual Serial I O Card contact Socket s technical support department IMPORTANT To obtain technical support for your product you must first register your product online at www socketcom com prodreg Once you have registered your product you can contact Socket s technical support department by doing either of the following Submit an email inquiry through the online support system After you register your product you will be presented with an option to submit a p
14. dd New Hardware Wizard e Inthe next screen check CD ROM drive Click Next gt e Follow the remaining screens until installation is complete e Complete the wizard again each time it launches until all the necessary files are installed c Windows Me e In the first screen click Next gt e Select Automatic search for a better driver Recommended Click Next gt Add New Hardware Wizard e Inthe next screen check CD ROM drive and click Next gt e Follow the remaining screens until installation is complete e Complete the wizard again each time it launches until all the necessary files are installed 18 CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP d Windows 2000 e In the first screen click Next gt Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Click Next gt Found New Hardware Wizard 4 Install Hardware Device Drivers ON device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with wy an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device gt device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do e Inthe next screen check CD ROM drive Click Next gt e Follow the remaining screens until installation is complete e Complete the wizard again each time
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16. ection provides COM port information e Card Type Make sure the correct Socket card is selected Any high speed Socket cards previously installed on your computer will appear in the drop down menu Card Status Card Type Ports Status Socket HS DIO PC Card 2 Available Assigned COM Port s Socket HS Dual I O Port COMS Socket HS Dual I O Port B COMS8 Detected Two Available Socket Card COM Ports e Ports Reports the number of ports detected for the selected card e Status Reports the availability status of the port s e Assigned COM Port s Shows the COM port s assigned to the selected card To change the port assignment use the drop down menu to select another port Ports already in use will be labeled as in use Warning Do not select a COM port that is already in use CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP 21 e Card detection status The field at the bottom reports how many available Socket COM ports your computer detects If no card is inserted a No Socket Card Detected message will appear Card Status Card Type Ports Status Socket HS DIO PC Card 2 Assigned COM Port s Socket HS Dual I O Port cOMS Socket HS Dual I O Port B com8 No Socket Card Detected To update the Card Status report click REFRESH After making any changes click APPLY Note If you modify any settings the changes will only take effect after you click APPLY If you modify s
17. eed you can re map it back to its original speed CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 9 1 Make sure that no serial ports are already open on your device 2 Tap on the Advanced tab 3 In the drop down menu at the top of the screen select the Socket DIO Port or Socket HS DIO Port that you wish to map baud rates for fet HS DIO Port B Map an unused baud rate to a normally inaccessible baud rate Mapping 300 to 300 baud 4 The screen has a From field and a To field e The From field lists baud rate options available in typical applications The number that you select in the From field will be the baud rate option that you change to function at a new speed e The To field lists the baud rates you can choose from for your new speed Included in the To list are baud rates e g 921 600 bps that are not available as options in typical applications Note The To field includes a number with an asterisk that represents a custom baud rate The number changes whenever you create a new custom baud rate Most serial applications use standard baud rates If you are not sure which baud rate to choose do not use a custom baud rate 10 CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 5 Use the From and To fields to scroll and select the appropriate baud rates then tap ok AG Hi Speed COM Tools 201 G9 Socket HS DIO Port B Map an unused baud rate to a normally inaccessible baud rate Mapping 300 to 230400 baud Example
18. ettings when you have a connection with a serial I O port open then the settings will not take effect until you close and re open the port 22 CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP Map Baud Rates What is baud rate mapping Most Windows applications offer baud rate settings only up to 115 kbps because this is the maximum speed of typical serial ports What if you need or want to transfer data faster than 115 kbps The latest versions of Socket s Dual Serial I O Cards and software were designed to handle much higher speeds up to 921 kbps Many Windows applications can handle speeds higher than 115 kbps although they do not list baud rates higher than 115 kbps Socket has created the Hi Speed COM Tools to enable you to use your COM port at higher baud rates in applications that only let you choose a baud rate up to 115 kbps The program essentially lets you use one of the available baud rate values as a placeholder for a new baud rate of your choice This is known as mapping a new baud rate to an available baud rate option For example if you need your device to work at a baud rate of 230 400 bps most Windows applications will not list 230 400 bps as a baud rate option Hi Speed COM Tools cannot change which options are listed but it does let you program one of the options to work at 230 400 bps e g You can change the 300 bps option to actually work at 230 400 bps Note e Some applications e g those f
19. ication If an OS Configuration screen appears please refer to Appendix B for instructions on how to configure your D I O for use with Windows CE Warning e Do not insert the card upside down and do not shove it in forcefully or damage may occur e To remove the card use your computer s card eject button Do not pull on the cables or you can damage the cables and card CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE 7 OPTIONAL Use Hi Speed COM Tools Socket s Hi Speed COM Tools for Windows CE has two main screens Ports and Advanced The Ports screen allows you to identify the COM port number assigned to your Dual Serial I O Card Advanced users can use the Advanced screens to program a device to work at a baud rate up to 921 kbps depending on your card version not normally available in Windows This section covers the following e View COM port assignment e Map baud rates e Use advanced options View COM Port Assignments 1 Pocket PCs Go to Start Settings Connections Hi Speed COM Tools HPCs Go to Start Settings Control Panel Hi Speed COM Tools 115K ng Hi Speed COM Tools Note If the Hi Speed COM Tools icon does not appear soft reset your mobile computer by pressing the reset button 2 Use the Ports screen to view the COM port assignment rd AG Hi Speed COM Tools 2 51 4B ers Y Ti soc ket Card Type Number of ports Dual 1 0 Port a Dual 1 0 Port B 8 CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDO
20. izard three times because your computer needs three files to properly operate the D I O and the wizard installs only one file at a time The wizard will automatically repeat until all the necessary files are installed Make the same selections each time 1 The first time you insert the card into your computer a new hardware or device driver wizard will appear asking you to install a specific file 2 Follow the wizard to install the requested file by making the appropriate selections for your Windows version as detailed below Important The installation CD must still be inside your computer a Windows 95 e In the first screen click Next gt Add New Hardware Wizard Windows has found the following new hardware Windows can automatically search for and install software that supports your hardware If your hardware came with installation media insert it now and chck Next What would you like to do 2 Automatic search for a better driver Recommended J Specify the location of the driver Advanced e Windows should automatically search for the drivers on the CD Follow the remaining screens until installation is complete e Complete the wizard again each time it launches until all the necessary files are installed CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP 17 b Windows 98 e In the first screen click Next gt e Select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended A
21. l Characteristics I O PC Card Dimensions Weight Interconnect Cables Length Standard Card Ruggedized Card Removable Cable Weight Serial Connector Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity 3 37 in x 2 13 in x 0 197 in 85 6 mm x 54 0 mm x 5 0 mm 1 oz 28 4 g 12 in 305 mm 17 in 432mm fixed 1 1 oz 31 2 g each 9 Pin D Shell Male 0 C to 55 C 20 C to 65 C 10 to 90 non condensing Power Consumption supplied by host Minimum Typical One port Both ports Interface Standards I O PC Card Interface Serial Communications Software Included Windows 95 v4 00 950B 98 Second Edition Me Windows 2000 XP Windows CE Media 5 mA 25 mW 13 mA 65 mW 21 mA 105 mW PCMCIA Release 2 0 Type II JEIDA 4 1 Compliant Asynchronous RS 232 INF file Setup program Setup program Control Panel applet CD ROM APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 27 OS Support Windows 95 v4 00 950B Windows 98 and Windows 98SE Windows Me 2000 XP Windows CE HPC Pro 2 11 Windows CE HPC 2000 Pocket PC 2000 Pocket PC 2002 Compatibility Port A COM 1 2 3 4 or any I O address Port B COM 2 2F8 COM 3 3E8 or COM 4 2E8 Programmable Characteristics Character length 5 6 7 or 8 bit Parity Even odd or none Baud rate generation Up to 921 kbps for hi speed cards UART Type 16C550 Pin Assignments for both DB 9 Connectors Pin Number Func
22. limited to the user forum and the content of any such Communications Socket however will have no liability related to the content of any such Communications whether or not arising under the laws of copyright libel privacy obscenity or otherwise Socket retains the right to remove messages that include any material Socket deems abusive defamatory obscene or otherwise unacceptable Please refrain from disassembling the card Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty APPENDIX D SUPPORT RESOURCES 33 Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated Socket warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the following periods from the date of purchase PC Card and fixed cables Lifetime Three years if not registered Removable cables 90 days Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket s warranty During the warranty period Socket will at its option repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization RMA number issued by Socket or by an authorized Socket Service Center If you ship the product you must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to Socket Socket will pay shipping charges back to any
23. nto your notebook s built in serial port For software updates please visit www socketcom com product serial asp Register the product online at www socketcom com prodreg Package Contents The Dual Serial I O Card package includes e A Dual Serial I O Card or Ruggedized Dual Serial I O Card e Two serial cables either removable for the standard card or non removable for the Ruggedized card e The Dual Serial I O Installation CD e A software installation guide with warranty and copyright informatin Standard D I O Ruggedized D I O Installation CD CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 3 Chapter 2 Setup for Windows CE This chapter shows how to set up the software and hardware for the following types of mobile computers equipped with a PC Card slot e Pocket PC 2000 Pocket PC 2002 or HPC 2000 running Windows CE 3 0 e Handheld PC Pro or pen tablet running Windows CE 2 11 Note Pocket PC screens are shown in this chapter HPC screens will be functionally equivalent unless otherwise noted Installation Steps Summary STEP 1 Install the software STEP 2 Attach cables removable cables only STEP 3 Insert the card OPTIONAL Use Hi Speed COM Tools e View COM port assignment e Map baud rates e Use advanced options 4 CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE STEP 1 Install the Software Follow these steps for software installation BEFORE inserting the card 1 Make an active connection between your mobile device and a host PC
24. only Attach the cables to the card STEP 3 Insert the card into your mobile computer STEP 4 Install the software OPTIONAL Use Hi Speed COM Port Tools STEP 1 Insert the Installation CD Insert the Dual Serial I O Installation CD into your computer Windows 95 v4 00 950B Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP 15 STEP 2 Attach Cables Removable Cables only If using removable cables attach the cables to the card Press the side latches then insert The card and cables should join snugly and remain attached after you release the side latches To remove a cable press the side latches and pull gently Warning To remove a cable always press on the side latches before pulling the cable out Otherwise you can damage the connector and card STEP 3 Insert the Card Insert the card into your mobile computer s PC Card slot right side up with the brown label on top Do not insert the card upside down or shove it in forcefully or damage may occur Warning To remove the card always use your computer s card eject button Do not pull on the cables or you can damage the cables and card Note After you insert the card a PC Card icon should appear in the task tray 4e 12 33 PM 4 1233P Windows 95 98 Windows Me 2000 XP 16 CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP STEP 4 Install the Software Important You will need to complete the installation w
25. or Windows 95 98 and Me may have timing issues when you set them to baud rates that are higher than they were designed for After mapping a baud rate to a new speed you can re map it back to its original speed by changing or disabling the mapping 1 Make sure the serial port is not already open on your computer 2 In the Card Status section make sure the correct Card Type is chosen and the correct card 1s listed Card Status Card Type Ports Status Socket HS DIO PC Card 2 Available Assigned COM Port s Socket HS Dual I O Port COMS Socket HS Dual I O Port B COMB Detected Two Available Socket Card COM Ports CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP 23 The Baud Rate Mapping section has a FROM field and a TO field e The FROM field lists baud rate options available in typical applications The number that you select in the FROM field will be the baud rate option that you change to function at a new speed e The TO field lists the baud rates you can choose from for your new speed Included in the TO list are baud rates e g 921 600 bps that are not available as options in typical applications Use the FROM and TO fields to scroll and select the appropriate baud rates Select Enable and click APPLY Baud Rate Mapping Current Mapping 110 TO 75 Baud Rate Selections C Disable Example Select 110 in the FROM field and 921600 in the TO field Select Enable and click
26. otice Copyright 2003 Socket Communications Inc All rights reserved Socket Communications the Socket Communications logo Socket Mobility Friendly Socket Dual Serial I O Card and Socket Ruggedized Dual Serial I O Card are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Communications Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders The Socket Dual Serial I O Card and Socket Ruggedized Dual Serial I O Card include technology licensed under United States Patent Nos 4 543 450 4 603 320 4 686 506 and 4 972 470 Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at Socket Communications Inc 37400 Central Court Newark CA 94560 Phone 510 744 2700 Fax 510 744 2727 Technical support 510 744 2720 English only Other than the above Socket Communications can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the Socket Dual Serial I O Card that are not described in this manual Please refrain from disassembling the PC Card Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty For new product information software updates and technical bulletins please
27. roblem Click on this option to follow the online process to submit an email request for technical support This is the fastest way to obtain technical support and has the quickest turnaround time Registered customers who submit a question online will receive priority service If we are unable to resolve your support inquiry via email we can arrange for a technical support representative to call you at a specific time Call our technical support line at 510 744 2720 to leave a message for a technical support representative to return your call at a specific time and number When you call please leave your email address that you registered under a phone number and time that you can be reached at and a detailed description of your problem After you register your product you can use the product registration webpage 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 32 APPENDIX C SUPPORT RESOURCES Users Forum If you would like to discuss the Socket Dual Serial I O Card with other users visit Socket s users forum at www socketforum com Note Socket may but is not obligated to monitor or review any areas on the Site where users transmit or post Communications or communicate solely with each other including but not
28. s Hot swapping is the ability to add and remove devices while a computer is running and have the system recognize the change The D I O is available in both a standard version with removable cables and a Ruggedized version with non removable cables The card works with the following mobile computers e Pocket PC 2000 Pocket PC 2002 HPC 2000 running Windows CE 3 0 e Handheld PC Pro running Windows CE 2 11 e Notebook based on Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP x HSK Socket s software features the Hi Speed COM Tools which 10 eh enable you to use higher baud rates in applications that only let you choose a baud rate up to 115 kbps There are different Hi Speed versions of the Hi Speed COM Tools for Windows CE and COM Tools Windows notebooks With Windows CE 2000 and XP the Hi Speed COM Tools also let you quickly identify COM port assignments Plus if you are using Windows 2000 or XP you can change the COM port numbers assigned to your Dual Serial I O Card This User s Guide explains how to install the Dual Serial I O Cards Except where otherwise noted Dual Serial I O Card and D I O will refer to both Standard and Ruggedized versions of the card With PC Card PCMCIA slot Windows 95 v4 00 950B Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition 2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Note Socket does not recommend using the Dual Serial I O Card with a mouse If you have a mouse with a serial connector plug your mouse i
29. the program View modify COM port assignments Windows 2000 XP only Map baud rates Access help information Exit the program Start the Program 1 Windows 95 98 Me 2000 ran Go to Start Settings Control Panel Hi Speed COM Tools ma i i Spee Windows XP Go to Start Control Panel Hi Speed COM Tools COM Tools Alternatively you can access the tools via a task tray icon TY 11 57 AM 2 The Socket Hi Speed COM Tools screen will appear Socket Hi Speed COM Tools EXIT REFRESH S gt C ke t Current Mapping e APPLY 110 TO 75 Card Status Baud Rate Selections Card Type Ports Status Socket HS DIO PC Card 2 Available Assigned COM Port s Socket HS Dual I O Port A COM9 Socket HS Dual I O Port B COMB Mapping Detected Two Available Socket Card COM Ports Enable Disable v Always show icon on the taskbar 3 If desired check Always show icon on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen This will place an icon on the task tray so the program can be accessed later 20 CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95 98 Me 2000 XP View Modify COM Port Assignments Windows 2000 XP only Note The Card Status section does not work with Windows 95 98 Me The whole section will be gray and nonfunctional Card Status Card iivpe Borts statis Assigned COM Boris No Card status reporting for Windows 9x Card Status for Windows 98 For Windows 2000 and XP the Card Status s
30. tion i Ground 6 DataSetReady 8 CleartoSend 9 Ring Indicator 1 2 3 4 5 28 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Appendix B OS Configuration ADVANCED USERS ONLY Hi Speed COM Tools for Windows CE has an OS Configuration tab that appears only for revisions of the D I O listed below Revision C E of the Ruggedized D IO with fixed cables Revision H J of the Standard D I O with removable cables The original drivers that came with these D I O versions required that the card be configured in either of two modes Desktop Windows mode for Windows 9x Me 2000 XP or Windows CE mode depending on the Windows version being used The OS Configuration screen allows you to configure the D I O between these two modes Straight from the package these cards come in Desktop Windows mode and must be configured to Windows CE mode before you can use it with a Windows CE device Please note that the new drivers included in this release do not require different OS configurations The D I O automatically works with Windows CE 95 98 Me 2000 and XP as long as the new drivers are installed APPENDIX B OS CONFIGURATION 29 1 Insert the D I O into your Windows CE based mobile computer e Ifthe OS Configuration screen automatically appears then the card is currently in Windows 9x Me 2000 XP mode You must change it to Windows CE mode to use it with your Windows CE based device A Hi Speed COM
31. visit www socketcom com 35 Regulatory Compliance 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 This equipment is also CE EN55024 1998 and C TICK compliant These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user may try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Increase the distance separating the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different branch circuit than that of the receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from th
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