Products compatibility with Handhelds and Palmtops
v3.48 - DD / COM One - 11/1999
Products concerned in this document
- PC Card MC214 (2400 bps PSTN card)
- PC Card MC218 Communication Card
- PC Card MC220 Platinium Card
- PC Card Mobile Data PC Card
- MobiFlash (Compact Flash card)
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)
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.
This palm top does not own a PC Card slot. We don't provide any specific solution for this palmtop.
MC218 PSTN/GSM : not compatible.
MC220 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.
MC218 PSTN/GSM : not compatible.
MC220 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.
MC218 PSTN/GSM : not compatible.
MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible.
MC218 PSTN/GSM : compatible.
MobiFlash : compatible.
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.
MC214 PSTN : compatible.
With battery pack Lithium Ion :
MC220 Platinium PSTN / GSM
MC220 Platinium Liberty
Mobile Data PC Card : compatible.
MC218 PSTN/GSM : compatible.
MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible.
Mobile Data PC Card : compatible.
MC218 PSTN/GSM : compatible.
MC220 PSTN/GSM : compatible.
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.
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.
MC218 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.
MC220 PSTN/GSM : none tests done nor planed.
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.
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 ".
- 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.
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. |