Setting up the Modem on Your PAC Mate

You may purchase a 56K modem for your PAC Mate from Freedom Scientific. If you are using a different card, please refer to the documentation for that modem for installation.

Using ActiveSync

You must install drivers for the modem using ActiveSync. These drivers will be on a CD that comes with the modem. If you are not sure how to install a driver, please see the guide on ActiveSync.

Plug the USB cable into the PAC Mate for ActiveSync. It should also be plugged into the PC.

What must be open on your PC

Insert the CD for the modem into your PC's CD-ROM drive. Locate the driver application for your 56K modem.

On the PC, press ENTERon the application for the 56K modem to start it. You will hear instructions and a license agreement. Press SPACEBAR and TAB to move through these standard dialog boxes and begin setup.

Press the SPACEBAR on "Yes" to begin installation on the PAC Mate.

When the process is complete, press the SPACEBAR again to finish.

Press ALT+F4 to close out of the documentation CD on the PC.

Unplug the USB cable to terminate the ActiveSync session.

(hear example)

Establishing the Modem on your PAC Mate

Insert the 56K modem card into one of the CompactFlash® slots along the back of your PAC Mate. The PAC Mate will detect the new card. You will need to enter the following items:

1. Create a Connection: You will hear options for the Internet, work connection, and dismiss. You want to set this up for an Internet connection, so press the UP ARROW to move to "link-Internet." Press ENTER to create the Internet connection.
2. Name: You are then prompted to enter a name for the connection. Call it something you can easily recognize such as Earthlink or MSN, depending on your Internet service provider (ISP). Press TAB to move to other options.
3. Select Modem: This setting will be on the 56K modem automatically. You may leave it on this setting. Press TAB to move forward. Press TAB again to get to the "Next" button, and press ENTER to move on.
4. Number to Dial for Connection: Type in the phone number that you must dial to establish a connection. Your ISP should provide this number to you. In a work environment, you may need to add "9," to reach an outside line (or whatever number your company uses to reach outside). Press TAB to move to the "Next" button and press SPACEBAR.
   
   Note on area code: You can press TAB to an option to change the area code. If you travel or move, you will want to use this option.
5. Username: Your ISP should provide you a username. Type it in here. Press TAB to move to the next option.
6. Password: Type in your password here for your connection. Your ISP will provide this for you. Press TAB to move to the next option.
7. Baud rate: Press TAB until you reach the "Advanced" button, and press the SPACEBAR to enter "Advanced." You will change the baud rate to 57600 since this is a 56K modem. Press the UP ARROW to move to the right baud rate. Press ENTER to leave the Advanced box.
8. Press TAB to reach the Finish button. Press ENTER to leave the modem setup. (hear example)

From this point forward, PAC Mate will use this connection to dial into the Internet. To change the connection, you will need to come return to the instructions and make the necessary changes.

The PAC Mate In Use

Use the following practice scenarios to help you practice Setting up a Modem on the PAC Mate .