43 Ericsson EPOC Connect
Connecting the cable
As your MC 218 can communicate with various devices, you need to make
sure that the communications link setting on your MC 218 is set correctly to
communicate with your PC using Ericsson EPOC Connect.
• Move to the Desktop screen. Select the option to set the communications
link (or Remote link), and select the serial cable setting.
The cable is used by your MC 218 and PC to communicate.
To connect the cable:
1. Locate the COM port (or serial port) on your PC, usually found at the rear
of your computer. Insert the larger connector on the cable into the port on
your PC.
2. Locate the serial port on your MC 218 and insert the smaller connector
into the port.
Note! If you have difficulty connecting the cable to your MC 218, you may be
attempting to insert the connector upside down. You should not have to apply
force when inserting the connector into the port on your MC 218.
See the online help for more details on how to connect your PC and MC 218,
and troubleshooting information to help you solve any problems.
Selecting a COM port
Ericsson EPOC Connect will search all your PC’s COM (or serial) ports to
detect your MC 218. When using peripherals such as modems (including
internal modems) which use other COM ports on your PC, it is a good idea to
set up Ericsson EPOC Connect so that it does not search these ports.
To set up Ericsson EPOC Connect not to search specific ports:
1. Right-click on My Ericsson and select Properties on the shortcut menu.
2. Move to the Connections page on the My Ericsson Properties dialog.
3. In the Settings list, uncheck any boxes for COM ports used by other
devices. Make sure that you check the boxes for any ports you might use
to connect a MC 218.
Tip! See the online help for more information on selecting which COM port to
use.
Connecting with Ericsson EPOC Connect
When you have connected the cable, Ericsson EPOC Connect will
automatically establish a connection between your PC and MC 218. You can
tell if your MC 218 is connected by glancing at the Connection icon on the
taskbar (next to the clock).
• Your PC is connected to the MC 218. When a connection is made, the
icon will appear as a curved line, which changes to a ‘moving’ curved line
when the PC and MC 218 are communicating.
GETTING CONNECTED
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