SMS Gateway by GPA Technology
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Contents
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- What’s new in this version
- Overview
- Setup Instructions
- Distribution / Licence Information
- Limited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranty
- Pricing & Ordering
- How to contact us
- Last minute information

What’s new in this version
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Version 5.1:

- Added new options for preferred message storage setting in PDU
  mode. It is now possible to select any of the ETSI specified 
  memory definitions for SMS activity.

Version 5.0:

- Changed documentation to specify "Wait for OK = Checked" for
  Nokia Cellular Data Suite, this was previously incorrect.

- Changed behaviour on loss of DSR from Mobile Terminal, the Gateway
  previously disconnected, then immediately re-connected if DSR was 
  dropped during initial connection phase, resulting in SMS Messenger 
  becoming confused. This problem was experienced when using
  SMS Gateway with the Nokia Cellular Data Suite. This change only 
  effects the ETSI 07.05 Block mode, PDU mode has not been altered.

- SMS Messenger does not automatically disconnect SMS Gateway from 
  the Mobile Terminal when it closes. It now changes the incoming 
  message transfer mode back to what it was prior to SMS Messenger 
  setting it to Transfer All Messages mode. 

- Resolved problem with PDU mode where new message indications were 
  not forwarded to SMS Gateway from Mobile Terminals with internal
  memory.

- Resolved problem of messages not always being deleted from Mobile 
  Terminal after being retrieved from SMS Gateway.

- Added memory storage options for use with PDU Mode. This overcomes 
  problems with mobile terminals that need to store messages in 
  local memory (the default was permanently set to SIM memory).

- Changed message retrieval order. Messages are now retrieved from
  SMS Gateway in the order in which they were received.

- Added character counters to send and receive message fields
  in SMS Messenger.

Version 4.02:

- Resolved "Unable to send command" problem under Windows NT

- Windows NT is now properly supported. Earlier versions had
  problems with serial communications in the NT environment.

- Problem with SMS Gateway icon disappearing under Windows NT 3.51
  now resolved.

- Support for the ETSI SMS "PDU" mode, as used by Wavecomm, Falcom, 
  Siemens, and Ericsson added. All major GSM equipment manufacturers 
  are now covered.

- Improved serial communications driver, featuring triple buffering 
  and lower CPU overhead. This results in increased message 
  throughput and reliability.

- Received messages now remain stored in the Mobile terminal 
  until they are successfully retrieved from SMS Gateway via 
  OLE Automation. This negates the possibility of lost messages.

- No changes to the OLE and DDE programming interfaces. 
  This new version is fully backward compatible.


Overview
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SMS Gateway facilitates complete two way messaging capabilities 
over GSM networks for Windows 95 / NT based applications through 
the use of DDE and OLE Automation. SMS Gateway connects a PC to 
a GSM handset (mobile terminal), generally via a DataCard, or 
special cable connected to a COM port. Through this connection 
all messages currently stored in the mobile terminal can be 
retrieved, new messages sent, and incoming messages be sent 
straight through to the PC.

SMS Gateway also comes with a simple interactive two way 
messaging utility that demonstrates the capabilities of SMS Gateway. 
This utility may be used for ad-hoc messaging alongside a corporate 
messaging application. For developers, SMS Gateway leverages the 
common Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) and Object Linking and Embedding 
Automation (OLE Automation) specifications to allow the transmission 
and reception of SMS messages directly from any application supporting 
these standards. Applications supporting DDE & OLE Automation include, 
Delphi, Paradox, FoxPro, WordPerfect, Excel, Word, Access, Visual Basic, 
and many more.

SMS Gateway is suitable for dispatch, field access to databases, 
telemetry, and many more such applications. Sample code for sending, 
receiving messages and controlling SMS Gateway using Excel is included 
with the installation files.

The program includes no online help. A comprehensive manual is available 
freely for download from our Web site at http://www.winpos.com

We hope you find SMS Gateway a powerful business tool that will enhance 
your business provide good value for money.

Setup Instructions
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-Copy the zip file into an EMPTY directory on your hard disk
-Unzip all files in the archive into this directory
-From the Windows Start menu select Run
-Press the Browse button and select the Setup.exe program
-Follow the on-screen instructions

Distribution / Licence Information
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This program may be freely copied and distributed provided that 
the executable file is not tampered with in any way.

This version of SMS Gateway is fully functional, however appends 
a fixed signature message 'Sent using SMS Gateway www.winpos.com' 
to the end of each transmission. As a registered and licensed user 
this signature message is removed.

Limited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranty
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This software (including any instructions for use) are 
provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. Further, 
GPA Technology does not warrant, guarantee or make any 
representations regarding the use, or results and 
performance of the software. If the software or written 
materials are defective the customer, and not 
GPA Technology or its dealers, distributors, agents 
or employees assumes the entire cost of all necessary 
servicing, repair or correction.

Neither GPA Technology nor anyone else who has been 
involved in the creation, production or delivery of 
this product shall be liable for any direct, indirect, 
consequential, or incidental damage (including damages 
for loss of business profits, business interruption, 
loss of business information, the like) arising out of 
the use or inability to use such product even if 
GPA Technology has been advised of the possibility 
of such damages.

This agreement , including Disclaimer of Warranty 
and Limited Warranty, is governed by the laws of 
the State of Victoria, Australia.

Pricing & Ordering
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Pricing & Ordering information may be found on our World Wide Web site 
at http://www.winpos.com


How to contact us
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E-mail     sms@winpos.com
WWW        http://www.winpos.com

Last minute information
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The Excel demonstration files are for use with Excel version
5.0 only. There are known compatibility issues with other 
versions due to variances in the implementation of Basic. As 
these issues are resolved, updated files will be sent to 
registered users, and posted to our web site.

Also, visit our World Wide Web site at http://www.winpos.com
for the latest updates and information.


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Thankyou for considering SMS Gateway by GPA Technology
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