Frequently Asked Questions

How can I establish the communication with the mobile phone?

The communication can be established using Bluetooth, infrared port or cable (a Bluetooth connection is recommended). Before the connection, a virtual serial port must be configured. See instructions on the Bluetooth connection for details.

How can I establish the communication with the GSM modem?

You need to install the drivers for the device in accordance with the manual. After the device is installed, the serial port must be configured in Headwind GSM Modem Driver. See instructions on the GSM modem connection for details.

Which serial port name should I select in the control panel?

The name of the serial port (usually COMn) is determined by the device driver after the connection. See instruction on retrieving the port name for details.

How can I check that my SMS has been sent?

You need to open a control panel by double-clicking an application icon and look for the SMS in folders "Outbox", "Sent", "Failed". If the SMS is in "Sent" folder, then it must be sent successfully.

How can I use SMS for the remote management of my computer?

You may set up a command-line handler for incoming SMS. The handler may be written in any programming language, it gets the contents of a message through a command line.

May I setup an autoresponder for incoming SMS?

To make an autoresponder, you must use the COM interface. It is recommended to write an autoresponder in a COM-friendly programming language such as Visual Basic.