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peterde7 Posts: 7

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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Posted: 2004-08-10 01:07:47
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Jools Posts: > 500

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
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Posted: 2004-08-10 08:41:52
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peterde7 Posts: 7

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

peterde7
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Posted: 2004-08-10 14:48:03
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Jools Posts: > 500

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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Posted: 2004-08-10 15:15:05
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peterde7 Posts: 7

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
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Posted: 2004-08-10 15:37:42
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Jools Posts: > 500

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...
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Posted: 2004-08-10 16:00:00
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peterde7 Posts: 7

Great: thanks so much - will get myself organized now

Cheers
peterde7
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Posted: 2004-08-10 16:11:45
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Jools Posts: > 500

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.
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Posted: 2004-08-10 16:22:09
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peterde7 Posts: 7

Thanks again Jools, I'll check out a few dealers for this item.

Cheers
peterde7
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Posted: 2004-08-10 23:22:44
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peterde7 Posts: 7

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.

peterde7
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Posted: 2004-08-10 23:36:34
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