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Cellular Phone Forum / Manufacturers / Nokia / June 2004PC Suite cable question
Hi In order to use the Nokia PC Suite software, does the user HAVE to have the Nokia cable (DKU-5), or can it be used with any other USB phone/PC cable? I recently bought a cable from the local Vodafone shop which came with some software called Handset Manager, which seems to work OK, but I would like to make it work with PC Suite as well, but so far have had no success. Have Nokia been bug*ers and designed their software such that it will only work with their cable? Any help would be much appreciated, Jon. sorry, should have said that I am using a Nokia 6220 > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Jon. The third party cables are generally designed as FBus cables rather than DKU5 type (even though both will fit the pop port of the phone). There are some third party cables which are DKU5 type which do support PC Suite i.e. Ositech cables. However, they are the same price as the genuine Nokia DKU5 cables. It seems that yours is FBus rather than DKU5, and will not support PC Suite. > sorry, should have said that I am using a Nokia 6220 As that handset appears to have iRDA(infrared). Nokia PC-suite works pefectly well via that medium, no need for a cable. >> Hi >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> >> Jon.  SignatureMichael Turner Email (ROT13) zvxr.gheare1963@ivetva.arg > I would like to >make it work with PC Suite as well, but so far have had no success. Sorry can't help on the question about the cables, but I've tried the Nokia PC suite through IR. Yes it works... but its pretty awful software. I quess it is written in some inefficient language (maybe visual basic) as it really clogs up your registry and scatters dozens of files across your hard drive. Also, it adds stuff that starts every time you fire up your computer, which only eats up resources. If the Handset Manager you mention works ok, it might be best to stick with that. > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Jon. Hello, Jon. Nokia PC Suite works via original Nokia cables only. Another option - to use IR port or Bluetooth adapter (if your phone supports Bluetooth). But personally I recommend you to take a look at our Oxygen Phone Manager II - http://www.opm-2.com. It works with almost all cables and Nokia phone models and has much more features than other similar products. Best regards, Oleg Fyodorov. Oxygen Software - tools for your Nokia. Oxygen Phone Manager II - all you want from your Nokia. support@oxygensoftware.com http://www.oxygensoftware.com http://www.oxygensoftware.co.uk >> Hi >> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >all cables and Nokia phone models and has much more features than >other similar products. My experience with a cdma 3589i non-Nokia DKU-5 clone cable requiring PL2303 drivers: didn't work with Winblows pc suite & Linux gnokii & gammu. Phone screen indicated a "data connection" but complained "Enhancement not supported". I didn't have a chance to try Oxygen, tho I prefer Linux software. Signature<> Robert Geer & Donna Tomky | |||| We sure |||| <> <> bgeer@xmission.com | == == find it == == <> <> dtomky@xmission.com | == == enchanting == == <> <> Albuquerque, NM USA | |||| here! |||| < >Sorry can't help on the question about the cables, but I've tried the >Nokia PC suite through IR. Yes it works... but its pretty awful >software. Check out Mobius from http://www.logomanager.co.uk/php/products.php?id=53 - I think it is great software for the 3589i - inexpensive, and will work with any cable, not just a genuine Nokia DKU5. >Check out Mobius from >http://www.logomanager.co.uk/php/products.php?id=53 - I think it is >great software for the 3589i - inexpensive, and will work with any >cable, not just a genuine Nokia DKU5. Thanks for the link. Mobius looks interesting, and the site also has info on the range of cables etc that can be used to hook up your phone and computer (it sells them too). I guess infrared, with USB connection, most sense. Nearly every phone appears compatable with nearly every phone... > I guess infrared, with USB connection, most sense. Nearly every phone > appears compatable with nearly every phone... Good conclusion- I use the Actisys IR4000US- has very reliable drivers, easy to get up and running, and looks great- can use on laptop and PC. The same site has them at http://www.logomanager.co.uk/php/cat.php?id=124 Not 100% sure about the cable but as a matter of interest the image converter for wallpaper etc is much better on Handset Manager than with PC Suite. > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Jon. |
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