#: 48277 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    05-Jun-96  20:34:30
Sb: In love with a modem...
Fm: arthur coren 70473,3201
To: all

I'm normally not the kind of guy to rave about peripherals, but the Mhz XJ1144
is a dynamite PCMCIA card!

The only thing I had to do to become operational was install it in my z5800.
No strings, no scripts, no hassles.  And with the X-jack, no dangling and no
protrusions.  I've used the modem, as installed above, to contact CIS, fax,
and use the terminal program, from both conventional phone lines and from an
Airphone.

Bottom line of this unsolicited review: if you are in the market for a modem,
buy this one!   Oh, and did I mention it's faster than the sidecar modem (14.4
vs 2400) and, at least here in Canada, cheaper too ($95 vs  $150).  I found
mine at the local Future Shop.



#: 50038 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    17-Jun-96  17:55:30
Sb: #50028-Cell phones . . Oh my!!
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 74673,2401
To: Ann Harrell 76161,55

Ann

You need the MHZ XJ3144 then shop phone according to the list of compatible
phones.


    Bo

#: 50040 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    17-Jun-96  18:04:46
Sb: #50028-Cell phones . . Oh my!!
Fm: Jim Christian (Sysop) 74777,2604
To: Ann Harrell 76161,55

I went the Motorola route knowing that their flip phone & their PCMCIA modem
would work together. They do, flawlessly. The library file ZCELMAIL.TXT shows
how w/the Motorola units.

Forum members have gotten certain MegaHertz modems to work but I haven't kept
track, hopefully someone will help you w/which phone. The modem box & book has
to say "cellular compatible", though. You also should list your modem part
number here in the forum. You'll need a near $100 cable, probably from Mhz.
Good luck, Ann.

--JHC


#: 50031 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    17-Jun-96  17:18:33
Sb: #49676-Cellular Fax ???
Fm: HEATHER KRENT 104416,540
To: Jim Christian (Sysop) 74777,2604


Dear Jim & Bo,

Thank you for you great support and kind words.  It is very comforting to have
someone that listens.  I got my new modem today and it is no different? I am
starting to wonder if the XJ3144 works with the Zaurus in cellular mode? As
you know I leave CA to NY this weekend I guess I am not going to have the
great communication I thought I was going to have.  What a bummer looking for
a place to plug in my modem in NY city.  Well thanks again for everything, I
will let you know if I work anything out.  Bye guys... Lisa


#: 50036 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    17-Jun-96  17:55:26
Sb: #50031-Cellular Fax ???
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 74673,2401
To: HEATHER KRENT 104416,540

Lisa

You are welcome, I am positive that the Mhz XJ3144 does work with cell phones
from the Zaurus, because that I have heard of people doing this.  However I
have no experience my self with this.

I hope that you find a solution.

    Bo


#: 50189 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    18-Jun-96  11:31:37
Sb: #50182-Cell phones . . Oh my!!
Fm: Jim Christian (Sysop) 74777,2604
To: Ann Harrell 76161,55

<<<Question Jim. Are you able to use your cell phone and modem without an
external power supply? >>>

Yes, although fresh batteries assure it working. I would guess one could send
a dozen plus short cellular emails but I haven't checked it. I sent two with
1/2 used batteries in both. Lithiums would be the best.

<<<that very rarely is a cell phone data connection over 4800 baud. So . . why
the expensive high speed modems?>>>

I have never heard that but it does make alot of sense. Voice is very slow
compared to data. The modems are dual functions, land and cellular. When
plugged into the wall they can scream with a laptop @ 14.4 if the other end
allows it. A Z may be somewhat slower.


Good luck.      --JHC


#: 50231 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    18-Jun-96  14:42:25
Sb: #50067-Cell phones . . Oh my!!
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 74673,2401
To: Paul Slavik 73237,3233 (X)

Paul

The XJ1144 does not support cell phones.  You need the XJ3144 which have a
special connector for Cell phones.

#: 50433 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    19-Jun-96  16:24:40
Sb: #50036-Cellular Fax ???
Fm: HEATHER KRENT 104416,540
To: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 74673,2401


Dear Bo,

I am lost on this modem issue.  Sharp said the XJ3144 is not on there official
list so they can't help me.  Megahertz said I should only need to enter &f1
and nothing else so they can't help me.  Sharps list of cellular compatible
modems is very small.  It looks like I am going to have to return this modem
even though it works fine in terminal mode??? I wish that I could reach
someone on the forum that has used this setup to see how they did it.  I'll
let you know what happens... Lisa

#: 50412 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    19-Jun-96  14:15:20
Sb: #50031-Cellular Fax ???
Fm: Rick Kohn 74166,1031
To: HEATHER KRENT 104416,540

Heather

XJ3144 works with Cell phone and Z5800.  First, you must have new batteries in
the Z.  Second, you must place your cell phone in analog mode.  If you are
using a Moto flip the XJ3144 disconnects your keypad so you must be very fast
in putting the phone in analog if you are  using autodial feature of Z.  ( I
have not followed any of your previous problem threads.  I  just picked up on
the last five messages.)  If you have no connection to cell you may also have
a faulty cable.  I have had problems with XJ3144 when attempting to send a
fax.  Hope these comments help.

Rick


#: 50619 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    20-Jun-96  14:10:25
Sb: #50479-Cellular Fax ???
Fm: HEATHER KRENT 104416,540
To: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 74673,2401

Dear Bo,

Don't feel bad Sharps product specialist has not been able to figure this one
out and neither has the Tech supervisor at Megahertz!!!  The modem works fine
in terminal mode, it dials my cell phone and everything but for some reason in
any of sharps application programs including CSC it just will not dial!!!  I
tried ATX3 and every other command that I could think of.

Sharp has the Megahertz CC4144 on there list of compatible cellular modems and
Megahertz told me that the only difference between the XJ3144 and the CC4144
is that the XJ3144 has an X-Jack for Landline use instead of a cable.
Megahertz can't understand why the Z will not dial???  Anyway you have been a
great help just for listening to all of my modem problems.  Thanks....Lisa


#: 50631 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    20-Jun-96  15:03:04
Sb: #49068-Access to Internet
Fm: Mark Geigel 72117,615
To: CJ (Jo) Allen /TX 70262,2723

To eliminate the repetitive hitting CR:
    1.  When you enter the forum, you will see a menu, then "Enter choice !"
    2.  Type "options", press CR
    3.  Type "pause", press CR
    4.  Press N, press CR
    5.  Press CR
    6.  Press S, press CR

This will change this session to "No Pause" mode. Your messages will be sent
without
need of the repeated use of CR.


Michael Cvengros
http://www.pygmy.com
800/447-9469
305/253-1212


#: 35007 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    18-Mar-96  20:27:12
Sb: #34996-Megahertz XJ1144 in Z2?
Fm: kingsley kwong 72430,472
To: Michael S. Malley 104255,3610

>Does the XJ1144 support fax?  I've tried looking around for this card and
cannot find it.  Before I go to a lot more effort, I'd like to make sure it
fits my needs.<

Yes, it supports fax, i have the same set-up and it works fine with my Z2
without problems. I bought mine at office depot, as many others in the forum
have. If you can't find one, you may try calling their toll free number:
1-800-685-8800.

Sorry if the message wasn't meant for me, just wanted to add my 2 cents.

kingsley 


#: 53692 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    14-Jul-96  12:37:26
Sb: #53677-Cellular modem
Fm: Ann Harrell 76161,55
To: Robert Ciardi 104546,413 (X)

>>Thanks for the info - I called Staples, and unfortunately, they
>>no longer carry the Motorola Power Cellect (I also called
>>CompUSA with the same results).  Any suggestions??  Do you know
>>of any mail order sources?  Your help is appreciated.  Thanks,
>>Bob

I have the Megahertz 14.4 cellular modem. XJ3144.
I got it from another forum member so I can't give you a price.

Ann Harrell
annh@juno.com
annharel@aol.com
76161.55@compuserve.com
2:23 PM, 7/14/96



#: 53796 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    15-Jul-96  10:34:51
Sb: #53697-#Best way to get CI$ news
Fm: Jon Freivald 104650,2666
To: Wayne Schulz 74513,2323 (X)

<<As I've recently discovered the CompuServe software within the 5800 I'm
thinking of different ways to download news.>>

ENS is an option with the 5800, but you have to set it up on your PC, and it
is an extra cost service.

<<Also,  what are you using for a modem other than the 2400 creeper that comes
with the Z?  I thought there might be a file in the libraries on compatible
modems but I didn't see anything.>>

I'm using a Megahertz XJ3144 - the new low voltage 14.4 with cellular
capability.  It really needs the external battery pack, or it will drain the
internal batteries very quickly.  When I don't want to carry the battery pack,
I use the sidecar modem because of the reduced battery drain.

Jon
(from I-95 northbound, via my 5800!)

#: 54444 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    19-Jul-96  11:14:16
Sb: #54407-Cellular modem
Fm: Ann Harrell 76161,55
To: Steve Salem 76012,1550 (X)

>I want to use a Megahertz XJ1144 that I had with my Z2. Should I be using a
initialization string and if so what?<

Here's the initialization I am using with my XJ3144. I got it from one  of the
handy dandy library files.

AT&F1J2S7=100S10=100

**Ann Harrell*via Zaurus 5800!**
**Via Motorola/Megahertz 14.4*
12:22pm  7/19/1996


#: 62719 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    15-Sep-96  08:29:40
Sb: #62686-Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517
To: George Cooper 74736,450

George,

No it do not make much sense to me, but I remember that several people had
that very problem when using the MHZ XJ3114 in terminal mode only, it worked
great in the CCZ software, only when using terminal mode there were problems,
and back then the fix were to do a reset to factory defaults,  I had the same
experience, and I solved it the way I told you.

   Bo

(via SHARP Zaurus ZR-5800FX)

#: 62782 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    15-Sep-96  22:54:59
Sb: #62755-Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: Kable Singh 100434,2542
To: George Cooper 74736,450 (X)

George,

Following on from Ray's reply I would suggest that after using the technique
which Bo suggested ( of resetting to factory mode 0 without having the modem
connected to the phone line) you should no longer have any data at all in the
Initialization String.

This worked for me when I had a similar problem with the XJ3144.

I think that was the solution.

regards,
Kable

#: 63601 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    22-Sep-96  20:09:45
Sb: Cellular Finally!!!!
Fm: HEATHER KRENT 104416,540
To: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517

Dear Bo,
I just had to let you know how things turned out for me... remember we were
trying to figure how to get my XJ3144 and my Nokia to work right?  Well it was
only three weeks ago that this saga ended. Megahertz finally realized that the
XJ3144 DID NOT have a built in driver for the Nokia 232 like they said, it had
a driver for another Nokia that is why it worked sometimes and didn't at other
times.  They let me upgrade to a 28.8 with a Nokia 232 driver for $89 and now
everything works fine everytime!!! Sorry to have dragged you into that mess at
the time.  You were a great help just having you listen and sooth my
frustration (More than I can say for some other Customer Service
departments!!!) Give my best to Jim Christian also, you guys are great.
Thanks again!!!!!
PS- It was really neat seeing your name in Pen Computings Zaurus Column this
month!!!!!!! You are our local hero!!!! I will be getting my own Compuserve
account soon! Bye for now, Lisa(CALIFORNIA, USA)

#: 63910 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    24-Sep-96  19:16:51
Sb: #63374-Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: George Cooper 74736,450
To: Ray W. Benefield 103754,622

Ray,

I have solved the problem, though I don't understand why.  I had been
temporarily using a Megahertz 28.8 modem (set to 14.4, including an
initialization string that capped the speed).  This modem worked as described
-- that is, fine with manual dial, but not with auto dial.   I have now
switched to a Megahertz 14.4 modem and, voila, no more problem.

Go figure.

Thanks again for your help.

#: 62112 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    10-Sep-96  15:21:09
Sb: #Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: George Cooper 74736,450
To: sysop (X)

I'm having trouble making the Zaurus terminal autodialer work.  Using my
PCMCIA modem (Megahertz Xjack) everything works fine if I manually dial.
(Also CIS access and faxing works fine.)  But if I use Terminal and plug an
autodial number in, the modem dials and starts its usual connection screech.
But then, it just drops the line and says "Autodial error..."

Any suggestions?  I can use the exact same setup, and just manually dial the
number and no problem.

#: 62124 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    10-Sep-96  18:02:55
Sb: #62112-Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: Ray W. Benefield 103754,622
To: George Cooper 74736,450 (X)

George,
        I may be butting in since this message was to sysop.  But I had the
same problem with one of my modems using the Z.  Also my pager software would
do the same thing as the terminal software and just like you my compuserve
software would work fine.  I found that on certain modems the software detects
the change from handshaking to data transfer mode as a loss in carrier.  By
setting the "S10" register to a value of about 100 this will set the "Carrier
loss disconnect time" to about 10 secs and solve the problem (at least on my
modem).  Both terminal autodial and paging worked after that.  Hope this
helps!

Ray Benefield
Wise Software Corporation

#: 62162 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    10-Sep-96  22:42:30
Sb: #62112-#Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517
To: George Cooper 74736,450 (X)

Hello George,

This is the Auto log I use:

W5
R^C
SUser ID:
R75300,2517|
Swor
Rpassword|

You can copy it into your auto log, and it should work,   one user just found
out that the auto log to his amazement was case sensitive ;-)   Check you log
and then try again.... Let me know how you do.

    Bo

(via SHARP Zaurus ZR-5800FX)

#: 62196 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    11-Sep-96  06:02:37
Sb: #62162-#Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: George Cooper 74736,450
To: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517 (X)

Bo,

Thanks for your help.  I tried your logon sequence, which was more less the
same as mine.  But it didn't work.  My problem is not only with logging on to
CIS, but other places as well.  It appears that the Z never gets to the log in
sequence.  Instead it drops off in the middle of connecting, or as soon as the
connection is made.  I hear the ring, I hear the screech and the end of it.
But then blotto.

Here is the message I get:

'There was a problem during the dialing and autodialing was terminated.'

As I said, I can manually log in with no problem, just by blanking out the
phone number field in the entry and typing it as an ATDT string.  But why
can't I use auto logon?

Tis a puzzle.

Geo

#: 62286 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    11-Sep-96  19:53:08
Sb: #62196-Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517
To: George Cooper 74736,450

George

Try to install the modem in your Zaurus, then enter the terminal emulation,
there select a terminal you have never used, select setup and modem, select
PCMCIA press OK, then start the terminal, wait about 10 sec. for the  modem to
get ready, then enter AT&F0  (that is ZERO), this should reset the modem to
factory defaults, the modem should answer OK.  Then try the connection again.

   Bo

(via SHARP Zaurus ZR-5800FX)

#: 62770 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    15-Sep-96  20:07:01
Sb: #62688-Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: Ray W. Benefield 103754,622
To: George Cooper 74736,450

George,
        I was having the same problem with my modem, it would work fine if I
manually did it but would disconnect abruptly with "Lost carrier" or some
other similar message.  I did a lot of research and even hooked up an RS232
analyzer to see what was gong on.  I found out that the initialization string
is sent to the modem last, putting an "ATZ" or "AT&F0" in the initialization
string wipes out all of the setup that is sent from the paging and terminal
software. The first thing that both softwares send is an "AT&F0" or "ATZ",
then it sends additional setup strings.  Your initialization string should
contain just the setup stuff that your modem requires.  The main thing I found
out is that some modems, when they change from the "Handshaking" mode to the
"Data" mode fool the software (accidentally) into thinking that it has lost the
carrier.  The way to fix this is to set the "S10" register to a value of about
100 (i.e. "S10=100") this sets the "Carrier loss disconnect time" to a longer
value so that the modem has time to set the "CD" or "Carrier detect" line.
Also in addition, you may need to set "S9" to 100.  This is the carrier detect
response time.  Hope this info helps your problem.  Let me know if it
works.;-)

Ray Benefield
Wise Software Corporation

#: 62895 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    16-Sep-96  12:07:39
Sb: #62782-#Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: George Cooper 74736,450
To: Kable Singh 100434,2542 (X)

To Bo, Kable and Ray,

Thanks for all your help.  But no dice.  I've reset to defaults and tried to
log on with:
        1. no init string
        2. AT s9=100s10=100

But still the same problem, with CIS and anywhere else.

Could it be some other setting, like the option on the second page of the Dial
Settings page.  I have the defaults checked (Auto Repeat and Wrap Around).
I've tried various other combinations, but nothing seems to have accomplished
anything.

I'm running out of ideas.  I'd blame the modem, but it works like a charm if I
manually log in or use the CIS companion.

Geo

#: 63130 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    18-Sep-96  14:08:34
Sb: #62895-#Auto dial on Zaurus
Fm: Ray W. Benefield 103754,622
To: George Cooper 74736,450 (X)

George,
        Let me see if I understand. It works in CCZ and works when you
manually dial in, in the terminal software.  But when you use an autodial in
terminal you get cut off.  Does it work when you autodial without any auto
logon commands? For example does it autodial and bring you to the "Host"
prompt in Compuserve?

Ray

#: 62926 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    16-Sep-96  17:48:50
Sb: #62914-#WWW on Zaurus
Fm: George Czajkowski 74131,2121
To: David Ford 100354,3033 (X)

>>I'm encouraged to see that others have also had this problem.  I didn't
realise it was caused by the connection speed, though.  Presumably it could be
countered by simply forcing the modem to connect at 2400.  Has anyone tried
this?<<

Yes.  A lot of use set connections speed to 2400 bps in the setup of various
entries (BBS, ISP, etc.) in Terminal dialing directory.  For example, I use
Megahertz XJ1144 PCMCIA fax/modem with which I could connect to my ISP (Unix
shell account) at 14,400 bps.  But because of the screen repaint bug, I had to
set the connect speed to 2,400 bps.

There are some exceptions, though.  For example you can connect to CompuServe
in Terminal mode at 14,400 bps and will not experience screen repaint
problems.  This is due to the unique way in which CIS sends data to your
modem.  Reportedly there are some BBS's which also do not cause screen-repaint
problems, but probably only few and far between.

Cheers,

George
*SHARP Zaurus ZR-5800 user*

#: 65193 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    02-Oct-96  13:49:40
Sb: #65176-modems
Fm: Charles Newgas 101612,3123
To: Skip Cole 71550,2025

Skip,

I have the Mhz XJ 1144 PCMCIA modem.

It works fine with my ZR-5800.

Only 1 problem .. It drains batteries fast Very fast.

Regards,

Charles. (Hertfordshire, England)

#: 68817 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    27-Oct-96  08:49:57
Sb: #68521-Megahertz XJ4288
Fm: Markus Weber 101530,10
To: Brooke Kruger 73302,112

Brooke,


do you have a specific problem with the XJ4288, or do you just want know
whether or not the card is compatible with a Z?

After mixed results a while ago, I did some more testing yesterday. More
specifically, I tested CIS by dialing from terminal mode and from CCZ. When I
did this the last time around, I could successfully connect on the first try,
but any subsequent calls failed. I couldn't reproduce this yesterday. FWIW,
the XJ4288 seems to work with the default settings. Any dial-up problems I had
were probably negotiation failures with CIS' modems -- not exactly a rare
experience.

You should probably avoid even thinking about using this modem without an
external power source.

 Cheers
 -Markus




#: 68870 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    27-Oct-96  20:42:09
Sb: #68788-Z-Communing
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517
To: Rick McKinney 71016,153 (X)

Hello Rick,

I have three modems,  HAYES 14.4 OPTIMA, MHZ 3144XJ, and the CE-FM4.  All
perform their duties perfectly without any init strings.

   Bo

(via SHARP ZR-5800FX+AutoPilot)

#: 68931 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    28-Oct-96  12:02:41
Sb: #68577-FAQ Submissions
Fm: Harold M. Goldner 70741,2346
To: Jon Freivald 104650,2666

Jon -

On the Z5000 I use the XJ1144 without a hitch.  I can connect to my ISP at
14.4K and run pine and other services without a hitch once I've entered the
proper terminal codes...which I don't have on me but have a few messages
about.  If no one more qualified (and there *has* to be someone with more
experience doing this than I) I could try to assemble the messages I've gotten
about that kind of access...provided I could do it again without a hitch.

Never ran into a document size problem, but I may be working with 'small'
documents.

Harold

#: 68975 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    28-Oct-96  20:38:58
Sb: #68656-FAQ Submissions
Fm: Jon Freivald 104650,2666
To: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517

<<I use the MHZ 3144XJ modem with no init strings at all,   I mainly use
lithiums batteries because of the longer duration,  (about two pairs a
month)>>

Ah - same modem I use when not using the sidecar.  I'm 6 weeks into my 1st set
of Lithiums, but I keep the Z on AC  most of the work day and on the CE-BP1
any other  time I'm going to use it for more than a minute or two...

<<My biggest "wall" is that the auto-pilot can't fetch messages from two
sections at the same time.>>

It hasn't been an issue for me yet, but I can see where it could be..!  (So
far, I only use one or all...)

Jon

#: 69127 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    30-Oct-96  04:34:59
Sb: #68817-#Megahertz XJ4288
Fm: George Cooper 74736,450
To: Markus Weber 101530,10 (X)

I had a long struggle trying to use a Z5800 with a MHZ 28.8 modem.  I found
that CCZ worked fine and that I could use the Terminal program with manual
log ins.  But if I tried to use an autodial login with the Terminal program it
would drop the line and refuse to connect.  I was using an AC adapter the
entire time.

When I switched to a MHZ 14.4 modem, these limitations disappeared.  So there
seems to be some critical difference between the 28.8 and 14.4 modems.  (Of
course, I was using the 28.8 with speed set to 14.4 the entire time.  You
can't go faster than that on the Z.)

I hope this helps.

#: 69117 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    30-Oct-96  00:11:41
Sb: #69076-Megahertz XJ4288
Fm: Derek Pinton 70372,470
To: Barbara Ricketts 105403,1163 (X)

>>Any info on using the Megahertz?<<

I missed the start of this thread, but I just got a MHZ XJ4288 for my laptop
and it works out of the box (no init string) on the Z1 for fax and CIS (in
Terminal).  I have a Nokia cord on order and am assured it will be fine there,
too.

Cheers,

Derek

Vancouver, B.C.
Wednesday, 30 October, 1996 @ 0:00 PST

#: 70385 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    09-Nov-96  19:21:18
Sb: #69879-MHz XJ2288
Fm: Terrence M Miles 71144,31
To: Art Vaccarino 72351,2272

Hi.  I can't answer your question, but I have a similar problem.  I have 2
Megahertz pcmcia modem cards.  The XJ3144 only lets me into compuserve.  The
XJ1144 works fine. 

#: 70526 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    10-Nov-96  18:57:36
Sb: #70385-MHz XJ2288
Fm: George Cooper 74736,450
To: Terrence M Miles 71144,31

I've struggled with this a lot.  I assume that you are trying to connect to
other places using the Terminal program.  What I have found is the following:

1. Using Autodial, the Megahertz 28.8 modem will not connect.  The 14.4 will.
2. Using manual dial, both will connect.  To use manual dial, you create a new
target service, but don't put any number in the box.  Then click on it, and
you will have a dumb terminal screen.  You can then dial up with an ATDT
xxx-xxxx command, and manually insert the desired logon ID and password.

Let me know if I can help further.

George Cooper
george@tashmoo.com

#: 70527 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    10-Nov-96  19:01:52
Sb: #70019-Modem Problem: XJ3144
Fm: George Cooper 74736,450
To: Bienvenido F. Mabini 105226,521

See my reply to the same question regarding the MH2288, just above..  I
struggled with this for some time before finding that ONLY manual login will
work with the 28.8 modem.


#: 70621 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    11-Nov-96  11:59:21
Sb: #70555-z&modems
Fm: Charles Newgas 101612,3123
To: steven j healey 101325,1604

Steven,

I did have a Pace PCMCIA modem but it sucked too much power for my laptop and
therefore is probably too "Hungry" for the Zaurus.

I use a Megahertz modem with little (no) problem & also the CE-FM4 sidecar
modem . The CE-FM4 is totally perfect.

Where in the UK are you?

I am in Hertfordshire.  If I can be of help please e-mail me your tel number &
I'll call you.

Regards,

Charles. (Hertfordshire, England)

#: 70796 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    12-Nov-96  14:36:14
Sb: #70676-New Zaurus user
Fm: Jon Freivald 104650,2666
To: Walter Levy 104307,2621

<<**>>Hi - I recently bought a ZR-5000 at a local office supplies store.  It
was on clearance for $300 but since the store clerk couldn't figure out how to
reset the device to clear the (unknown) password they sold it to me for $200.
I think I got a good deal.<<**>>

Excellent!

<<**>>I'd like to try connecting to CIS in terminal mode using an inexpensive
PCMCIA card.  I saw an ad for a 14.4 Fax Modem with X-Jack for $39.  The ad
says "Megahertz" at the top, and "made by US Robotics" below.  Is this modem
likely to work with my ZR-5000?<<**>>

Yes.  I have used both a Megahertz XJ1144 and an XJ3144 with my Z.

<<**>>I'm glad to have found this forum - the Zaurus seems like a pretty cool
unit and having the support of a forum is a big help in getting the most from
it.<<**>>

Welcome, and enjoy your new Z!

Jon
>>Via Sharp Zaurus ZR-5800FX<<

#: 71067 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    14-Nov-96  19:12:47
Sb: #70019-Modem Problem: XJ3144
Fm: JAMES M. SZIDIK 76554,1035
To: Bienvenido F. Mabini 105226,521

Read the modem documentation to determine the "reset" string.  I think it is
AT&F0
(that is AT&Fzero not the letter O).
You should start up a new  terminal session, with no dialing number inserted.
In the open terminal type in the reset string AT&F0 and hit a return.  That
resets the modem to its default.  You then can start up your terminal session
with a phone number inserted and it should work for you.

I had the same problem 5 months ago and found the fix. I shared it with many
others and it solved their problems too.

Jim

#: 65266 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    02-Oct-96  19:30:42
Sb: #65193-modems
Fm: Skip Cole 71550,2025
To: Charles Newgas 101612,3123

        >> I have the Mhz XJ 1144 PCMCIA modem.
        >>It works fine with my ZR-5800.
        >>Only 1 problem .. It drains batteries fast Very fast.
        >>Regards,
Charles,

OK, sounds promising . . . as long as I get a power supply (AC adaptor).  Have
you tried any other modems?

As you may have noticed, I'm a newcomer to the world of Zaurus . . . in fact,
my new toy hasn't even arrived yet.  Over the last couple of years I've grown
quite attached to my 9600 Wizard.  My use of it, however, has been very basic
-  never even attempted to transfer data to my PC.  I'm quite excited over the
many features and online possibilities of the ZR5800.  If you have any tips
for a rank beginner I'd be most grateful.

Thanks, Skip

#: 71326 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    17-Nov-96  06:19:04
Sb: cserve mail Z to CSI
Fm: ARENT KITS VAN HEIJNINGE 106016,3614
To: bo lorentzen 75300,2517

cserve mail Z to CSI
To: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop
Topic: cserve mail Z to CSI
Forum: SHARP ZAURUS
Date: SUN, 17  OV, 1996, 14:35:11

Hello Kits,

It is a bug, as most CompuServe software *do* wrap text to a 80col page.

I would love to know if there is a modem init string which solves the problem.

Hallo Bo

>>The problem is that the init strings necessary to turn on the necessary
protocols are specific to particular makes, types, issues, and updates of
modems.

You have to be a **REAL** EXPERT*** in this field to do things right .

But for your MHz modem you can try to cut and paste the init strings out of my
html posting into the terminal autolog script.


Select the ones that are responsible for turning on the V34BIS/V42BIS LAP-M
protocols.

The init script will look like this:

W4
R<INITSTRING 1>
W4
R^M
SOK
R<INITSTRING 2>
W4
R^M
SOK
R<INITSTRING 3>
W4
R^M
SOK
R<ATS0=NS6=NS8=NS11=NDT######-####
W4
R^M
SCONNECT
W4
R^M
SHost Name
W4
R^M
SUser ID
Ryour usrname or ID#
W4
R^M
SPassword
W4
R^M

I divide the initialisation in several smaller strings each containing a
family of settings
and for ease of editing

You need also to find the commands and "S," register values that turn on the
modem's own onscreen display

This gives a more valuable information on the status of your connect than the
Z can do


The mail bug in Z is something  I like to try to work my way around Bug fixes
are just that, they are only valid for just that particular device and I know
the Internet too well for undoing the fix somewhere else

I like more generalized solutions that can be transferred without hassle to
other systems or devices

Regards "kits


(via SHARP ZR-5800+PCMCIA)



#: 73260 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    27-Nov-96  14:43:21
Sb: #73184-Megahertz terminal $ ?
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517
To: Marcus Green 100445,2577

Hello Marcus,

Try AT&F0 (that is zero) for the MHZ modem.

   Bo

(via SHARP ZR-5800FX+AutoPilot)

#: 73481 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    29-Nov-96  01:45:08
Sb: #73184-Megahertz terminal $ ?
Fm: Ben Mabini 105226,521
To: Marcus Green 100445,2577

Marcus,
     I had the same problem with the XJ3144 -- but I finally figured it out
after playing with it for awhile.  Here's what you do:
     1.  Setup a "new entry" in the terminal application but DO NOT INCLUDE
          the phone number.
     2.  Set the speed to 2400 bps (not greater than this speed)
     3.  On your autodial script (Page 3 of Dial Setting) set it to the
following:
          W50
          RAT&F|
          W30
          RATZ|
          W30
          RATDT#########|

     * the ######## is the number you want to dial.
     4.  Set your modem to the following configuration (MODEM SETTING)
          - MNP enabled
          - Hardware flow control enabled
          - NO MODEM INIT STRING

     This should work just fine with anything that you want to dial
(especially with CIS).   But make sure you utilize a lot of script as much as
possible (as described in the Z Manual) to save ya some time when connected &
let the Z do the rest of the work.

Ben
via PC


    

#: 73859 S7/Windows CE
    01-Dec-96  08:01:39
Sb: PC CARD COMPATIBILITY
Fm: James C. Williams 72702,1674
To: ALL

My Megahertz XJ1144 14.4 seems to work fine.  I haven't intentionally run the
batteries down using it, but I'm sure I ran in more than a couple of minutes
on regular alkalines.   I have since put lithium's in it.  Perhaps I'll take
them out and see how long I can go online on a set of alkalines.

I would like to go to a 28.8, but am reluctant to do so until I can get some
idea of power consumption.


Jim Williams

 

#: 73988 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    01-Dec-96  19:20:31
Sb: #Faxing Problems
Fm: Mark Bonnington 100026,3413
To: LORENTZEN, Bo 75300,2517 (X)

When I use this to fax to a fax machine, often the recipient will get the
first 1/3 of the page, perfectly readable, but there will often be an area
after this that misses lines and or half prints or overprints the next 1/3,
with the remainder as readable as the first. I am using a 28.8 Apex PC card,
which handles all the other Email functions with ease. I am sending the page
in A4 format, with 1 inch borders, I get the same result in US legal size
also.
Any suggestions?

#: 73992 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    01-Dec-96  19:35:53
Sb: #73988-Faxing Problems
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517
To: Mark Bonnington 100026,3413

Hello Mark

Try a 14.4 modem, officially the Zaurus do not support modems faster than 14.4

I have a MHZ 3144XJ which works perfect.  You may also be able to solve this
by using another init-string, you will have to check your modem manual for
that, or call the manufacture.

  Bo

#: 74059 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    02-Dec-96  06:07:48
Sb: #73120-Windows CE stuff
Fm: Chuck Haskins 102262,703
To: John W. Leyman 102003,1760

John,

I use a Megahertz 14,400 Fax/Data on my Sharp 5800.  I have not had any
problems.  I plugged it in and it worked!!

Chuck

#: 75448 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    09-Dec-96  03:54:59
Sb: #75416-xj4288  zaurus install?
Fm: Ben Mabini 105226,521
To: Barbara DeSpain 73663,615

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Hi, I just bought a megahertz xj4288 pc card modem to connect my zaurus to a
cellular phone and get my e-mail.  Since there is no software slot to install
the software and initialize the modem,  how can I do it...install in my
regular computer and by cable backload it to my zaurus.  Please help me on
this one.  Do I need to buy the memory card or put the program right in the
zaurus.  Please e-mail me an answer @ 73663.615@compuserve .com  THANKS for
any help

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Hello Barbara,
     Try checking in the manual for a recommended  initialization string for
the type of cellular phone you have, then copy that initialization string into
the CIS settings in your Zaurus (Modem setting).

Best of Luck!
- Ben
via ZR5800 & XJ3144

#: 75707 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    10-Dec-96  13:13:30
Sb: #75635-got it
Fm: Bo Lorentzen (Sysop) 75300,2517
To: Patricia Lane 71554,3301

Hello Patricia,

To recognize the PCMCIA modem you have to have the modem installed in the port
before you turn the unit on.

The best modem for the Zaurus is IMHO still the (not so super cheap) CE+FM4
which mounts on the left side, it gives you about 2 hours of online time from
a pair of batteries.  The CE-FM4 cost about $100, but keeping the battery
savings in mind you will make up the difference in a few month.

I also use the MHZ XJ3144 but it is still a punishment for the batteries.

    Bo

(via SHARP ZR-5800FX+AutoPilot)

#: 75986 S7/Windows CE
    12-Dec-96  06:20:26
Sb: #75807-#Reading w/the Cassiopeia
Fm: Alan Needleman 72436,541
To: Ingo Gutjahr 100704,742 (X)

A fourth. I use CIS to connect to the internet.  I manual dial, log on to CIS,
type GO PPPCONNECT, tap file, tap continue. Auto dialing did not work with my
modem (Megahertz XJ3144).  Hope this is of some help. Alan

#: 77930 S9/Sharp Zaurus
    26-Dec-96  07:35:46
Sb: Modem Card
Fm: Thomas A. Jones 74660,2436
To: all

Z-5800 user/ Can anyone recommend a PCMCIA Modem Card that doesn't run the
batteries down quickly? I have a megahertz XJ2288 ( 28.8 bps ), but it runs
the batteries down to quickly.

Thanks for any info....