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P AN ASONIC WIRELESS MODEM CF-27******M-ADS CF-27******M-RAM CF-27******M-CDP for Panasonic CF-27 Series Personal Computers OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS Usage Precautions ..................................... 1 Description ................................................ 2 Network Information ................................. 6 T roubleshooting .......[...]
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic W ireless Modem for the CF-27 Series Personal Computer . This product functions as an internal wireless modem solution when mounted into the CF-27 series personal computer . Y ou are about to experience the freedom of mobility and the power of staying in touch. W ith Panasonic’ s CF-27 W ireless[...]
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F or U .S.A. FCC Class B Part 15 This modem complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comp[...]
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User Precautions As with any portable computer device, precautions should be taken to avoid any damage. The following usage and handling procedures are recommended: Usage A void extreme heat and cold Do not store or use the wireless modem in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme cold. A void moving the wireless modem between locatio[...]
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Description 2 Power On Switch The modem powers up independently from the laptop and will remain on when the laptop is powered off . Front Panel Description Power On Indication - Green: A green LED will be used to signal when the modem has been powered on. Message W aiting - Amber: The Message W aiting LED will flash when the modem has a received me[...]
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3 Description (cont.) H.O.T . Antenna * CAUTION Do not apply excessive force to the H.O.T . antenna or external antenna connector . Doing so could weaken the signal reception strength or damage the antenna or laptop. The laptop is equipped with a H.O.T . Antenna (High-gain, Omni-directional, T elescopic). The antenna is retractable*, into the LCD a[...]
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Features Ring Resume* The modem can “wake up” the laptop when a message is being received (the modem is powered on and the laptop is in “Suspend” mode). The following change to the BIOS setting is necessary to begin utilizing the Ring Resume feature. Re-boot the laptop, when the Panasonic screen appears, press “F2” to enter the PhoenixB[...]
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Features (cont.) Plug-n-Play and Non Plug-n-Play settings If necessary the wireless modem I/O address can be changed between Plug-n-Play and Non Plug-n-Play settings in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . Reboot the laptop and press “F2” when the Panasonic screen appears. Select “Advanced” then “Serial port C:”, press [Enter] to display the[...]
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6 Network Information DataT AC Network T echnology for the ARDIS Network The DataT AC infrastructure has become an international data communications standard, offering fast data transmission rates with accurate, highly reliable message delivery . DataT AC networks are deployed around the world from North America to Europe to Asia-Pacific. Using an [...]
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7 Network Information (cont.) Mobitex Network T echnology for the RAM Network The Mobitex wireless network technology , developed by Eritel in 1984 for Swedish T elecom, has become an international data communication standard. Now managed by the Mobitex Operators Association (MOA), which controls the specifications for this open standard, Mobitex i[...]
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8 Network Information (cont.) Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) Network T echnology The Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) network is a two-way wireless data communication system. This system uses cellular telephone channels to transfer data seamlessly from a mobile end system to a fixed end system. CDPD operates within the already existing cell[...]
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9 T roubleshooting Read this section if your computer is not operating properly . Note that some problems may be caused by the software in your system. If you are ultimately unable to correct a problem, contact your technical support center . The wireless modem does not power on : Is the wireless modem powered on? Is the laptop battery fully charge[...]
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Specif ications 10 For ARDIS Network / CF-27xxxxxxM-ADS Item Communication interface Radio performance Antenna Physical specifications Environment Power Design Regulatory compliance Description Network Serial link protocol RF link protocol TX Frequency RX Frequency T ransmit power H.O.T . Antenna W x D x H W eight Operating temp. Humidity range V o[...]
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11 Specif ications (cont.) For Mobitex Network / CF-27xxxxxxM-RAM Item Communication interface Radio performance Antenna Physical specifications Environment Power source Regulatory compliance Description Network Serial link protocol RF link protocol TX Frequency RX Frequency T ransmit power H.O.T . Antenna W x D x H W eight Operating temp. Humidity[...]
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Specif ications (cont.) 12 For CDPD Network / CF-27xxxxxxM-CDP Item Communication interface Radio performance Antenna Physical specifications Environment Power Design Regulatory compliance Description Airlink protocol Host protocol A T commands Rate TX Frequency RX Frequency T ransmit power Mode H.O.T . Antenna W x D x H W eight Operating temp. Hum[...]
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13 W arranty Panasonic Personal Computer Company (PPCC) Limited W arranty Panasonic Personal Computer Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product with new or rebuilt parts, free of char ge in the U.S.A. for three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship. This warranty is[...]
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14 Notes[...]
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The serial number of the laptop and modem may be found on the labels located at the bottom of the laptop. W rite these numbers below and keep this book along with your proof of purchase receipt to serve as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference. MODEL NO. CF-27 LAPTOP SERIAL NO. MODEM SERIAL NO. LLI # (ARDIS only) MAN # (RAM only)[...]