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T230 - connection to an Apple G3 Pismo Powerbook |
peterde7
Joined: Aug 10, 2004
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Hi all - UK (Sussex) reader.
First post!
I have a T230 and I want to connect to an Apple G3 PowerBook PISMO, which uses Mac OS X 10.3.4. Is this at all possible? (The PISMO has an IR port). Is there a cable that will connect the two? All I can find is a DCU-11 which appears to be for MS Windows only
Grateful for ANY guidance
peterde7
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Jools
Joined: May 21, 2003
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No, you won't be able to use that USB data cable as SonyEricsson do not provide Mac drivers.
However, you can use the DRS-11 RS-232 data cable with "GSM Remote" and a Keyspan USB to RS-232 adapter.
You can find much cheaper third party data cables on eBay. I bought one for about £5 inc. P+P |
peterde7
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Hi JulesG3 - thanks for the guidance. Let me get this right:
I get an RS232 cable for the T230 and then connect it to the Keyspan USB to RS-232 adapter - which plugs into the USB port on the Pismo? Are any drivers involved in the setup - sorry to be a bit dim, hope you can advise again
Cheers
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Jools
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Yep, you got it. The only drivers you need come with the Keyspan adapter.
They're available here too, along with a manual.
The Keyspan adapter basically adds a PC-style RS-232 port to your Mac, then you can plug in the RS-232 data cable. In whichever software you use to transfer files to the phone (I recommend GSM Remote) you just choose the new RS-232 port from a pop-up menu.
Unfortunately you have to do it this way because SonyEricsson do not provide USB drivers for the Mac so you can't use the USB data cable.
I have used this set-up to read/edit the mobile and SIM phone book, and to transfer ringtones and themes.
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peterde7
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Hi again JoolsG3
Thanks for explaining it all! Have you tried iSync with this arrangement? I will search eBay for a likely source, or if not, get one from the site
Cheers
peterde7 |
Jools
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I'm pretty sure iSync doesn't work with this set-up. I think it expects a Bluetooth connection not cable.
Here's a link to an auction by the person on eBay I bought my cable from. I can recommend him.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBay[....]category=42397&item=6315093492
That's the exact cable I bought... |
peterde7
Joined: Aug 10, 2004
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Great: thanks so much - will get myself organized now
Cheers
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Jools
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I'm having difficulty finding a supplier for the Keyspan USB PDA Adapter (Part USA-19Q) though. There is a faster one (High Speed USB Serial Adapter Part USA-19HS) which should also work but its pretty expensive. |
peterde7
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Thanks again Jools, I'll check out a few dealers for this item.
Cheers
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peterde7
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Hi Jools
Trawled around and couldn't find anything cheaper than about 50 quid - which is about the price I paid for the T230! Will checkout eBay.
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ESTOR
Joined: Apr 20, 2002
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For a MAC driver for your cable, check out this site
http://theapotek.com/teknotes/archives/000014.html
You are going to install a driver for the Prolific PL-2303 which is the main component of the DCU cable, or any 3rd party USB data cable.
In fact that keyspan adapter contains the same PL-2303 chip, as there is only 1 commercially available USB-Serial(RS232) chip.
You can also try the BAFO BF-800 USB1.1-Serial Adapter. It comes with MAC OS 10.1.X and 10.2.X drivers. http://www.bafo.com.tw/
It sells for around USD15. At least for Windows, the drivers of all these different brands are interchangeable.
[ This Message was edited by: ESTOR on 2004-08-10 23:17 ] |
peterde7
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Thanks for the suggestion - I was hoping to get one locally here in the UK and have now found one
Cheers
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Posted: 2004-08-10 01:07
