How to communicate directly with a Connect Wi-Me via the serial port ?

Hi,

I have some questions about the configuration of the serial port of the Connect Wi-Me (plugged on the development board) :

When I boot for the first time my device, I would like to communicate with him directly via the serial port. How can I do that ?
It is possible to start the device with the serial port directly configured in “modem emulation” mode ?

Thanks!
Pierre