Important Information about the PowerBook PCMCIA Expansion Module
Congratulations on purchasing your PCMCIA Expansion Module. This document adds to and updates the information in the user’s guide that came with your expansion module. It is a good idea to read this document now, and keep a copy handy for future reference.
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What Works With Your PCMCIA Expansion Module?
Your expansion module supports modems and ATA storage devices such as “ATA Flash” cards and rotating hard drives. Note that “Flash” cards are not supported, but that “ATA Flash” cards are supported.
Using a PCMCIA Modem
PCMCIA modems work with your communications software by accessing the Communications Toolbox. Your communications software must support the Communications Toolbox in order to use PCMCIA modems.
If you plan to use a modem in your expansion module, you need to install some system extensions on your computer. Follow these steps:
1. Drag all the files in the Extensions folder (which is in the PCMCIA Modem Files folder (inside the English folder) on the disk labeled PowerBook PCMCIA Software) to the System Folder on your hard disk.
2. Click OK when you are asked whether to put the extensions into the Extensions folder.
The Extensions folder on your hard disk might already contain some of these files if you have already installed communications software.
3. Restart your computer.
NOTE The modem software files listed below were designed to work with the United States phone system. These files may or may not work properly outside of the United States.
Using eWorld
Apple’s eWorld on-line service uses Modem Options files to get the best performance from some modems. You need to make sure the Modem Options file for the modem you are using is installed. Follow these steps:
1. Open the eWorld Files folder (which is in the PCMCIA Modem Files folder (inside the English folder) on the disk labeled PowerBook PCMCIA Software) and look for the file for your PCMCIA modem.
2. Drag that file to the eWorld Files folder on your hard disk.
3. After starting the eWorld application, click the Edit Local Setup button, then choose your modem from the Modem Type pop-up menu.
If your PCMCIA modem is not listed in the eWorld Files folder on the floppy disk, try Generic Modem or Hayes Basic in the eWorld “Edit Local Setup” dialog box. If that doesn’t work, you may need to create a new modem type. (See the eWorld Help topic “Creating a New Modem Type.”)
Using AppleLink
To use AppleLink with a PCMCIA modem, follow these steps:
1. Drag the file named PCMCIA Modem (USA) from the AppleLink Connection Files folder (which is in the PCMCIA Modem Files folder (inside the English folder) on the disk labeled PowerBook PCMCIA Software) to the Connection Files folder (in the AppleLink folder) on your hard drive.
2. Start the AppleLink application program.
3. Choose Set up Connection from the Network menu.
4. Choose PCMCIA Modem (USA) from the Connection File pop-up menu.
5. Choose CommToolbox from the Connection Port pop-up menu.
6. Choose Serial Tool from the Method pop-up menu.
7. Highlight the Upper Slot or Lower Slot icon, depending on where your modem has been inserted. (If your modem is not currently inserted, its icon will not be displayed in the window.)
Using Apple Remote Access (ARA)
Apple Remote Access uses modem files (sometimes called connection scripts or CCLs) to get the best performance from some modems. You need to make sure the modem file for the modem you are using is installed. Follow these steps:
1. Open the Extensions for ARA folder (which is in the PCMCIA Modem Files folder (inside the English folder) on the disk labeled PowerBook PCMCIA Software) and look for the file for your PCMCIA modem.
2. Drag that file to the System Folder on your hard disk.
3. Click OK when you are asked whether to put the file into the Extensions folder.
4. Open Remote Access Setup and select the modem you are using from the Modem pop-up menu.
If your PCMCIA modem is not listed in the Extensions for ARA folder on the floppy disk, try using an existing modem from the pop-up menu (such as a different model from the same manufacturer). If this doesn’t help, you may need to get a connection script from the your modem’s manufacturer.
Volume of Your Modem Speaker
When your modem is dialing and connecting, the “speaker” signal is played through the PowerBook speakers. However, the modem volume can not be changed by using the Sound control panel. With most modems, the speaker can be turned off completely by adding the AT command “M0” to your modem initialization string. See the documentation which came with your communications application for more information about AT commands and initialization strings.
Starting Your PowerBook from PCMCIA Storage Cards
You can start up your Macintosh from a PCMCIA storage card if the card contains a System Folder, and you have installed the PCMCIA software in that System Folder. To install the PCMCIA software on a PCMCIA card:
1. Insert the card into the expansion module.
2. Follow the instructions for installing the PCMCIA Expansion Module software in user’s guide that came with your expansion module. Copy the specified files to the System Folder on the PCMCIA card instead of the System Folder on your PowerBook’s internal hard drive.
Apple, AppleLink, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. eWorld is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
