MM-5500C MaxCard+
FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this modem complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
NOTES: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications to the modem not expressly approved by Telstra or Maxon Electronics Australia Pty Ltd could void the warranty. POTENTIALLY UNSAFE AREAS Posted facilities: Turn off this device in any facility or area when posted notices require you to do so. Blasting areas: Turn off your modem where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions and follow any regulations or rules.
Setup Maxon MaxCard+ Modem 1.0 Setup Maxon MaxCard+ Modem Insert the installation CD (supplied with the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem) into the CD-ROM drive. This will automatically start the installation and install the required drivers plus the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem Application software. Do not connect the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem to your laptop yet. The installation procedures are the same for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The procedures for installing on Mac OS are different, please read the appropriate guide. 1.
1.2 Install Shield Wizard… click ‘Next’ 1.3 Choose the installation directory and click “Next” to continue. that you leave the defaults.
1.4 Click “Install” to begin the installation. 1.5 Installation Complete. Click “Finish”.
1.6 Please Insert the MaxCard+ Slot the PC card into a compatible PCMCIA slot on your laptop. Ensure that it is in the right way, and that the blue light comes on. Windows 2000 For Window 2000, when the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem is connected to the PC, windows will automatically install the modem without starting the New Hardware Wizard. The Application Software can be run after the device is detected.
1.9 Click ‘Finish’.
NOTE regarding installation where a personal firewall is in use: The Application software communicates with the modem via UDP when connected in a dial up session. The application software uses self addressing IP address 1.1.1.1 when checking for incoming voice calls, SMS and any change of state. We have discovered that when using personal firewalls, these UDP packets are blocked and voice, SMS and other notifications are not received by the Application Software.
Using the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem Application Software During this installation a shortcut will have been placed on your desktop for the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem Application software. When the Application Software starts, the first screen you will see is the Full Mode window.
Indicator area Icons Icon Meaning Antenna / Signal Strength 11 Icon Meaning Current High Data Rate mode selected: Hybrid Mode (EVDO Preferred) DEFAULT. The modem will automatically look for the highest speed network available in this mode. No Signal Current High Data Rate mode selected: 1x only Mode Roaming Current High Data Rate mode selected: EVDO only Mode. A voice call is in process Coverage Icon. 1x available New SMS or unread SMS Coverage Icon.
Taskbar Icon When the Application Software is running in the background, the Windows taskbar will show an icon as above. To maximize the Application Software, double click on the icon. Compact Mode The Application Software supports two modes of display: Full Mode or Compact Mode as shown below. In Compact Mode, the user can still receive incoming voice calls, SMS and connect to internet. To make voice calls and send SMS please switch to Full Mode by clicking “MAIN”.
2. Dial up Networking 2.1 Dial-Up Service Option Scrolls to the next window for user name and password. The dial up Service Option window can either be opened using the button or button on the main window. Choose Service Option then click the arrow at the top right corner to view the username and password. The Application Software will always start with the last Service Option selected before closing. Telstra PC Pack is selected by default when the software first loads.
If the user changes the username or password and clicks Connect, the Application Software will store the new username and password. To load the Telstra default username and password select the restore default button . The Application Software will start dialing the Service Option selected under dial-up when the “Connect” button is clicked (The “Connect” button can be clicked on the main window or under dial-up).
2.2 To Disconnect. Clicking the disconnect button on the Main window or Dial up slide window, will disconnect the dialup connection and the modem will switch to idle mode. 2.3 Active and Dormant state This displays the state of the dial-up connection. In Active state (data is being transferred) an active icon the Application Software. appears in If there is no data transmission during a 1X or EVDO Dialup, it goes into Dormant state. In dormant state an icon is displayed on the screen.
2.4 Dial-up Networking – Telstra PC Pack Username, Password, Dial-up number for Telstra PC Pack, Telstra Data Pack, Telstra Internet and QNC are automatically loaded when the software is installed; user does not have to input any of these fields. Telstra PC Pack, Telstra Data Pack, Telstra Internet, QNC and ASync are the only profiles available under Dial-up. Select Dial-up Service Option For Telstra PC Pack the username and password are: User ID: user@telstra.
2.5 Dial-up Networking – Telstra DataPack. Telstra DataPack is a CDMA 1xEV-DO internet domain that also applies to data based charging packages. Please contact your local Telstra dealer for more information on different plans available on EVDO and 1x. For Telstra DataPack the username and password are: User ID: user@telstra.
2.6 Dial-up Networking – Telstra Internet. Telstra Internet is a CDMA 1xEV-DO internet domain that also applies to data based charging packages. Please contact your local Telstra dealer for more information on different plans available on EVDO and 1x. For Telstra Internet the username and password are: User ID: user@telstra.
Dial-up Networking – Telstra QNC Standard. When you are not within Telstra CDMA 1x coverage or you have not subscribed to CDMA 1x you can still connect to Telstra’s Standard Mobile Internet Service using Quick Net Connect, provided that you are within Telstra CDMA coverage. Quick Net Connect (QNC) does not require a separate subscription. For Telstra QNC the username and password are: User ID: qncuser Password: ssqnc Phone number: #777.
2.7 Dial-up Networking - ISP Dial-up or Modem-to-Modem connection. If you wish to perform a standard ISP dial-up or connect to another modem such as your LAN use the ‘Async’ service. You will need to provide the dial-up modem number and authentication fields if applicable. This will be charged as a normal circuit switched data call (not CDMA 1x).
2.8 Detailed Info. The User Data Counter will continue to accumulate on each session and will reset when “Clear Data Count” is clicked. Reset the data counter Reset the data counter Scrolls to the next page for internet dial-up data information.
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3.1 Making a voice call. Connect the Headset to the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem. Use the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem Application software to enter the phone number of the other party by clicking the buttons on the numbers. Alternatively you can type the number using your PC keyboard however you need to click the mouse (cursor) in the Information Screen first. NOTE: Once you have entered this person into the Phone Book their Name will also show on the Information Screen.
Once the call is connected, the display in the Information Screen changes to a call duration timer and the ‘handset’ icon is displayed. To end the call, click on the ‘END’ button.
3.2 Answering a Voice call. The Information Screen will display the ‘Incoming Call' alert and the caller’s phone number. If the caller’s number matches that of one in your Phone book then the callers name will also be displayed. An incoming call will automatically open the keypad. The ‘Send’ button or switch on the hands free can be used to answer an incoming call. 3.
3.4 On Call DTMF For banking or voice mail needs, the keypad can be used for generating DTMF tones. 3.5 Conference call To setup a conference call, dial the first party. After the call has been established, press SEND and a dial tone will be heard through the earpiece. Now dial the second party. Once the call has been answered press SEND again and this will connect both calls together. 3.6 Missed Call Count.
3.7 Emergency call. EMERGENCY CALLS may be made from the modem irrespective of whether it has been activated on the network. The call process is the same as described above with slight exceptions to the Information Screen display as noted below: Note : To exit emergency mode the END button must be clicked twice … once to end the call and a second time to exit emergency mode. 3.
3.9 3.9.1 Incoming/Outgoing Voice Call Log Incoming Calls. The Incoming Calls tab logs all incoming voice calls received by your Maxon MaxCard+ Modem. To delete the incoming logs, check the boxes beside each entry and click “Delete”.
The “ADD” button allows saving the phone number into the phonebook list.
To send an SMS to a mobile from the Incoming calls page, check the box beside the entry and press “SMS”. The “Call” button will dial the phone number selected.
Caution : Please do not select more than one item when sending SMS, making voice calls or saving a phone number to phonebook.
3.9.2 Calls Outgoing. (Same as Incoming logs) The Outgoing Calls tab logs all outgoing voice calls made using your Maxon MaxCard+ Modem To delete the Outgoing logs, check the boxes beside each entry and click “Delete”.
3.9.3 Missed Calls. (Same as Incoming logs) The Missed Calls tab logs all outgoing voice calls made using your Maxon MaxCard+ Modem To delete the Missed call logs, check the boxes beside each entry and click “Delete”.
3.9.4 Data Logs. The User Data Counter will continuously accumulate on each session and will only clear when “Clear Data Count” is clicked.
4. SMS Message Box The SMS dialog box pops up when the “SMS button” is clicked in the main window in Full View mode.
4.1 SMS Inbox The SMS Inbox logs all incoming SMS messages. Double click on any message to read it. A Yellow color icon indicates a read message. A Red icon indicates the message has not been read. To read, Double click on the received SMS.
On selecting an SMS and clicking the Call button, the Application Software will dial the phone number from which the SMS was received. The ‘Num save’ button allows saving the phone number from which SMS was received into the phone book.
4.2 Outbox The Outgoing Message logs all sent or reply SMS messages. The left column, ‘Result’, shows the status of the sent message. ‘F’ means sending failed. ‘S’ means sending succeeded. The other buttons are the same as the Inbox. 4.3 Voice Mail ‘Voice Mail’ shows the ‘Total Voice Mail Messages’ in your Telstra Voice Mail Message Bank.
4.4 New SMS. On selecting “NEW SMS” the window below will open up. Please write a message and the destination number. Press “SEND” to send the message. Type name or number and click the ‘Search’ button. Type your SMS text here Shows contents of phonebook Character Count : First number is the character count of this message (limit is 160 characters ).
4.5 Using the Reply function. Select one of messages received and click “Reply”. When you click “Reply”, the window below will pop up for a message to be written and sent.
4.6 Delete button To delete the SMS logs, check the boxes beside each entry and click “Delete”.
5. Phone Book 5.1 Phone Book Table The Phonebook button lets you modify, add, delete, speed dial, call, send SMS or assign contacts to groups and review groups.
5.2 Name View Shows phone book data, sorted by name . 5.3 Phone Number View Shows phone book data, sorted by phone number.
5.4 Group View Shows phone book data, sorted by group. 5.5 Speed Dial View Shows phone book data, sorted by Speed Dial.
To set speed dial option, select an entry in the phonebook and click “Modify”. Speed Dial To dial a number using speed dial, simply enter the speed dial code. Press and hold SEND button until the Application Software starts dialing.
To redial the last number dialed, simply press and hold the send button. NOTE: When dialing voice calls from the phonebook, the application software will only dial the default number. During Installation the “mobile number” field is set to default.
5.6 Add contact to phone Book. To add a new contact into the phonebook select ‘Add’ and enter the details in the window shown below. If you add a contact number that already exists in the Phonebook, the following pop-up alert will be shown.
5.7 Group. The Group tab is used to review, add, delete or select groups.
5.8 Other functions To send an SMS select the contact and click “SMS” button. This will open the new SMS window. To call a contact from the phonebook, select the number you want to call, then press the SEND button to make the call. .
6. Options 6.1 General. Application Software auto run: This Check box determines whether the Application Software starts automatically when the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem is connected. Power Control: When selected will switch the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem off when the Application Software is closed. If de-selected the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem stays on when Application Software is closed.
6.2 Data You can set the High Data Rate Mode to Hybrid (default), 1X Only or EVDO only. If the mode is changed, the MODEM will automatically reset, and the Application Software will be closed. Please contact the Telstra Support team before changing modes or any Network Options. 6.3 SMS SMS Callback: Allows the preferred callback number to be added. This feature is not currently supported by Telstra.
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Click NEXT, to view additional settings.
Choose NEXT, 6.5 Receive Mode Changes made in this tab determine in which mode the modem answers incoming calls. If set to fax mode the Application Software will automatically close. If the modem is set to Data Only mode, the Application Software can not used for answering incoming calls.
7. About Displays Software, Firmware Version, ESN and PRL ID of the modem. 8. Memo Clicking “Memo” on the main window will open the Notepad program.
9. Help Displays Software, Firmware Version as shown below. Uninstalling the Application Software and the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem Under Add/Remove programs in Control Panel, select Maxon MaxCard+ Modem and click “Change/Remove”.
Select ‘Remove’. And click ‘Next’. Click “YES” to continue.
Uninstall Complete. Click ‘Finish’.
Technical Support. For further assistance with the Maxon MaxCard+ Modem contact Telstra Customer Support by calling 1300 131 816 or visit Telstra’s web site at www.telstra.com/mobilebroadband. Alternatively, you can contact Maxon Electronics on (02) 9707 2000. Please check http://www.maxon.com.au for product updates.
