Socket Mobile BM56S Socket Bluetooth 56K Modem User Manual BM56Smnl
Socket Mobile, Inc. Socket Bluetooth 56K Modem BM56Smnl
Manual revised

        M73-APO02-550 
Socket Bluetooth 56K Modem 
 User’s Guide 
 BM56S 
Declaration of conformity 
This equipment conforms to the Directive 1995/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) 
and is qualified for bearing the CE Marking. 
Standard:  
EN301 489-17 ,  
EN301-489-1,  
EN300382-1,  
EN300382-2,  
EN60950 
Important Safety Instructions 
Before using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should 
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to 
persons, including the following: 
1. Read and understand all instructions. 
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 
3. Unplug this product from the telephone jack and the power outlet before 
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for 
cleaning. 
4. Do not use this product near water, such as near a bathtub, sink, laundry 
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Serious 
damage may result if the product falls. 
6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are provided 
for ventilation to protect the phone from overheating. These openings 
must not be blocked or covered. The product should never be placed 
near or over a radiator or heat register. 
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source 
indicated on the marking label. 
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this 
product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. Do not 
attach the power cord to building surfaces. 
9. do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the 
risk of fire or electric shock. 
10. never push any objects into this product through cabinet slots as they 
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in 
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 
11. if this product does not operate normally, see the “In Case of Difficulty” 
section in this owner’s manual. If you cannot resolve the problem, or if 
the product is damaged, refer to the “Umited Warranty” section of this 
owner’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may 
expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks, and will void the 
warranty. 
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel under the following conditions: (a) When the power 
supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. (b) if liquid has been spilled 
into the product. (c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. (d) 
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating 
instructions. Adjust only thoser controls that are covered by the 
operating instructions. (e) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet 
has been damaged. (f) If the product exhibits a distinct change in 
performance. 
13. Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a 
remote risk of electric shock and/or hearing damage from lightning. 
14. Do not use the telephone near a gas leak even to report the leak. 

FCC Warning 
Warning:  Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the 
equipment. 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions:  (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, 
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation. 
The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional 
radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment. 
NOTE:  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation.  This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures: 
o Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
o Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
o Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to   
which the receiver is needed. 
o Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
CAUTION: 
1. The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth 
for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). 
2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with 
any other antenna or transmitter  

Basic Information 
Features 
§ Plug & Play 
§ DTE rate up to 115,200bps 
§ CE, R&TTE approval 
§ V.92 Hardware Ready 
§ Wireless connection via BluetoothTM radio 
transmission between PC host and modem.   
§ Complies with Bluetooth SIG specification Rev. 
1.0 
§ Uses 2.4 GHz ISM frequency band 
§ High-speed wireless transmissions, up to 721 
Kbps data throughput 
§ Connections within ranges up to 32 feet (10 
meters) 
§ PSTN Telephone Line interface through RJ-11 
Requirements 
•  An analog telephone line with RJ-11 jack 
•  System with Bluetooth utility and Bluetooth 
module pre-installed. 

LEDs on the Front Panel 
LED Indicators Status 
Charger LED  Green (Full), Amber (Charge)
Power LED Power ON(Green Flash), 
Battery low(Red Flash) 
BT LED  Blue(Flash),radio side being 
present and operating 
Off Hook LED Green (ON) off hook 

INSTALLATION 
In Windows 98/ME/2000 
Before you start 
1.Make sure your computer, namely PC, notebook 
or PDA has Bluetooth utility and hardware 
device well-installed. (This is can be checked by 
the existence of a Bluetooth icon  on the 
bottom right corner of your screen) 
2.If you are using Windows 98, have Windows 98 
CD on hand as the installation program may 
require the original CD while installing.  
Getting Started 
1. Connect a telephone line to the Line port of the 
Bluetooth 56K Modem.  
2. Power on the Bluetooth 56K Modem. 
3. Open “My Bluetooth Places” which should be 
present on your desk.  
4. Click Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood to 
search the Bluetooth 56K Modem.. 

5. The Bluetooth 56K Modem shall be found if 
this computer has used the Bluetooth service.  
6. Double-click Bluetooth Modem. 
7. Note the Bluetooth icon  on the bottom 
right of your desktop will blink. Double click 
to open the following dialog box. Enter 

your Passkey. Your Passkey is written on the 
bottom label of the Bluetooth 56K Modem. 
Turn over the Modem to find the Passkey. The 
Passkey is composed by 12 numbers and is a 
unique one. 
8. Available Bluetooth services will appear.  
In Windows XP  
Before you start 
Make sure your computer, namely PC, notebook 
or PDA has Bluetooth utility and hardware device 
well-installed. (This can be checked by the 
existence of a Bluetooth icon  on the bottom 
right corner.) 

Getting started 
1. Connect a telephone line to the Line port of 
the Bluetooth 56K Modem.  
2. Power on the Bluetooth 56K Modem. 
3. Open “My Bluetooth Places” which should 
be present on your desk.  
4. Select Add Bluetooth Place.  Windows 
will automatically start searching Bluetooth 
devices.  
5. Once Bluetooth Modem is found, click 
Next to continue. 

6. Windows will start searching the available 
Bluetooth services. When the bottom right 
message appears, enter your Passkey. Your 
Passkey is written on the bottom of the 
Bluetooth 56K Modem. Turn over the Modem 
to find the Passkey label. The Passkey is 
composed by 12 numbers and is unique. 
7. Click Finish.  

8. Available Bluetooth services will appear. 

Internet Access 
In Windows 98/ME 
1. Double click Dial-up Networking.  
2. Enter the Location Information.  
3. Enter the information needed for Internet 
access.  
4. Click Connect. You will be on the net once 
connected. 

In Windows 2000 
1. Double click Dial-up Networking.  
2. Enter the information needed for Internet 
access.  
3. Click Connect. You will be on the net once 
connected. 

In Windows XP 
1. Double click Bluetooth Modem.  
2. Enter the information needed for Internet 
access.  
3. Click Dial. You will be on the net once 
connected. 
