Products compatibility with Handhelds and Palmtops

v3.48 - DD / COM One - 11/1999

 

Products concerned in this document

Questions / answers about Windows CE

Q : Is the PC Card compatible with Windows CE ? (or WinCE v2.0, or v2.1 ...)
A : The PC Card is compatible with Windows CE but not with all palmtops computers (vary between the PC's hardwares).

Q : Where can I get a modem driver file for Windows CE ?
A : You don't need any driver file, just select the "Hayes compatible" mode.

Q : What settings to set in "bSquare Fax Pro" software?
A : Maximum Rate: 14400
Modem Initialization String: ATX0S0=1
Use HW Flow Control when Communicating with the Modem (Active)
Use Class 1 Fax Support (Active)

Motorola cellular phones

Because the Motorola phones switch off when the PC Card switch off (energy saving mode), we think this is not possible to use any of our PC Card + Motorola kit with any palmtops.

It is not possible to us to test all these palmtops with Motorola phones -> Test before to sell. Your comments will be welcome.

Computers

3Com Palm Pilot

This palm top does not own a PC Card slot. We don't provide any specific solution for this palmtop.

Apple Newton

MC218 PSTN/GSM : not compatible.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.

Apple Newton MessagePad 130

MC218 PSTN/GSM : not compatible.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.

Apple Newton MessagePad 2100

MC218 PSTN/GSM : not compatible.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

Casio Cassiopeia

MC218 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

Compaq Aero 2100

MobiFlash : compatible.

Compaq C800

MC220 PSTN : seems to works. Note dialing don't produce sound.
It seems you have to "Turn off Software compression".

Compaq C-Series 2000c (Win CE 2.0)

MC218 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.

MC220 PSTN : compatible.

MC220 GSM : Seems not to work (ex: Nokia 6110 : "Error in connection"). Not tested.

Compaq C-Series 2010c (Win CE 2.0)

MC218 PSTN : compatible from firmware 45 (xxx18WW.E25 not comp.).

Goldstar H-120 S (Win CE 2.0)

No products tested with.

HP200LX

MC214 PSTN : compatible.

With battery pack Lithium Ion :
MC220 Platinium PSTN / GSM
MC220 Platinium Liberty

HP320LX (Win CE)

Mobile Data PC Card : compatible.

MC218 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

HP360LX (Win CE 2)

Mobile Data PC Card : compatible.

MC218 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

HP 620LX colour (Win CE 2)

MC218 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible (from firmware xxx1WW.L20). All GSM phones supported excepting Motorola's.

MobiFlash with PCMCIA adapter : compatible.
MobiFlash : NOT compatible. The Compact Flash port of this machine is for memory cards only.

HP Jornada 820 (Win CE 2)

MC218 PSTN/GSM : not tested yet.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible (from firmware xxx1WW.L20).

http://www.hp.com/jornada/thirdparty_soln/product_info/800lx_hw.html

Psion Series 3a, 3c (OS : Epoc)

MC218 PSTN/GSM : seems to not work. No full tests planed.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.

Psion Series 3mx (OS : Epoc)

MC218 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.

Psion Series 5 (OS : Epoc)

PCMCIA driver is external.

MC218 PSTN/GSM : seems to not work. No full tests planed.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible from firmware xxx1WW.L24
Fax Class:1
Init. ( reset ) string: ATZ
Data init. string: [vide]
Fax init. string: [vide]

Sharp Mobilon HC-4500 Color (Win CE 2.0)

MC218 PSTN/GSM : not compatible (the PC Card appears but is not usable).

MC220 PSTN/GSM : not compatible (the PC Card appears but is not usable).

Mobile Data PC Card : not compatible (the PC Card appears but is not usable).

Sharp Mobilon HC-4600 Color (Win CE 2.1)

MC218 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.

Toshiba Libretto (series 50, 70, 100, 110) with Windows 95

MC218 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

MC220 ISDN : some problems can appear (more informations in the future).

MC220 LAN : problems reported.

Vadem Clio (Win CE 3.0)

Mobile Data PC Card : compatible.

MC218 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible.

Notes :

- This handheld own a built-in 33600 PSTN software based modem.

- Built in fax software : bFAX Pro v4. Menu Options / Communications / Modem to Use : PC Card Modem on COM2, maximum rate : 14400, modem initialization string : ATX0S0=0.

- To access Terminal commande mode, cross " Session Properties / Modem Configure / Use terminal window before dialing ".

General things to know

- The palmtop energy should come from the wall (not from battery).

- GSM: You must upgrade the firmware card under an OS supported by our upgrade tools (Win95/98/NT4, DOS, or Mac OS).

- GSM and PSTN use the same standard built-in driver (hayes compatible).

- We do not have specific Paltomp drivers file for PSTN nor GSM, any standard Hayes compatible choice is the right one.

- ISDN driver support is not planed for palmtops (remind MC218/MC220 are passive (= software) ISDN cards).

- MC220 LAN is not compatible with Windows CE nor Psion EPOC.

- The "Mobile Data PC Card" is a low power "GSM only" PC Card.

Internet web links

06/04/98 http://www.hp.com:80/handheld/thirdparty_soln/product_info/300lx_hw.html HP 3x0 The following modems were tested and verified working with the HP 300 series Palmtop PCs.
06/04/98 http://www.hp.com:80/handheld/getting_help/support/palmtops/300lx_faq.html#Q2 HP 3x0 FAQ PC Card modem
06/04/98 http://www.hp.com:80/handheld/thirdparty_soln/product_info/620lx_hw.html HP 620 The following modems were tested and verified working with the HP 600 series Palmtop PCs.