BandRich C177 User Manual

The
BandLux e
C170

Series

™

User
Manual

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Getting Started 3
Connecting 8
SMS 11
Settings 13
Statistics & Information 16
Q&A 18
Important Safety Information and

Glossary 21

The BandLuxe™ C170 Series

Chapter 1

Getting Started

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

What’s in the box

1. BandLuxe C170 Series:

Insert this into an USB port.

Features

● Supports 2G, 3G and 3.5G standards

● SMS Messaging

● USB Interface

● microSD storage

● Windows Vista, XP and 2000 compatibility

● Does not interfere with other USB

peripherals

● Multi language interface (English, French,
German, Italian, Sp anis h, Traditional Chinese,
Russian, Portuguese and Finnish)

● Plug & Play

Insert the SIM Card & microSD Memory Card

1. USB connector can be extended by shifting the left-side switch.
(fig.1)

2. Remove the back cover. (fig. 2)

3. Follow the arrow direction to insert the SIM card. (fig. 3)

4. Micro SD card reader is equipped. Golden color contact of microSD
card should be faced up to insert. (fig. 4)

*microSD card is an optional purchased accessory.

5. Replace the back cover. (fig. 5)

Hardware Installation

With the SIM card properly inserted, the C170 Series may now be
installed into the computer via USB port.

1. Insert the C170 Series into the computer.

2. The LED should light up when connection is established, though it
may be obscured.

Before You Install

Information

Before installing the C170 Series, we recommend obtaining the
following information from the SIM Card Mobile network operator:

Access Point Name (APN)

- For many carriers, the APN may simply be Internet.

Phone Number

- The Phone Number to dial to establish a network connection.
BandLuxe software helps input this number correctly.

Password (Optional)

- Some (but not many) carriers require a password.

Notice: BandLuxe™ C170 Series is radio

device, please be aware to keep metal
materials away from the device.

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Getting Started

Software Installation

The process and appearance of certain software elements in Windows
Vista will be somewhat different than in 2000/XP. These differences
are minor and should not limit the functionality of the C170 Series in
any way.

InstallShield Wizard

Setup Language Selection

New Hardware Detection

Windows 2000/XP

Once the C170 Series is connected, a dialog box should pop up from
the Toolbar Hardware Connection Icon. The device will be identified as
the BandLuxe C170 Series 3.5G HSDPA Utility.

Windows Vista

In Vista, a pop-up window may appear. Click
After the first pop-up, all other aspects for software installation will be

identical in all compatible versions of Windows.

Allow

to proceed.

Preparation

Software installation should proceed automatically. If it does not, it may
be initiated from My Computer, where the C170 Series will be
identified as a CD-ROM device. Sometimes a restart will occur during
installation. If it does, reinitiate installation from My Computer.

3G Modem or microSD card reader

When the device is connected to computer for the first time, please
choose the upper option (3G) of the pop-up dialog to install the
software. The InstallShield Wizard w indow w ill open, indicating that th e
Wizard is checking the installed OS version. If choose the bottom
option (microSD) of the pop-up dialog, the device will be used as
microSD card reader.

The C170 Series will automatically use the appropriate language for
your OS, if available.

Welcome

The Setup Wizard window opens automatically. The first page contains
OS compatibility and legal disclaimers. Click

Next

to continue.

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Getting Started

License Agreement

Confirm Installation

Click

I accept the terms in the license agreement > Next

continue.

Select Installation Folder

Click

to manually select a folder.

Change

Change Current Destination Folder

to

Click

Install

to change any preceding information or settings. Click

Back

to begin installation.

Installation

Installation time will vary, depending on the computer.

Installation Complete

Highlight the folder and click
Browse window.

to select it. Click

OK

Cancel

to close the

When installation is complete, click Finish to exit. The Connection
Manager will open automatically.

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Getting Started

Home Screen

1. Signal Strength

1

212

2. Minimize

3. Radio Technology

4. Mobile Network Operator

5. Connection Status

6. Connection Time Elapse

7. Total Data Uploaded

8. Total Data Downloaded

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5
6

9. Menu

10. Home Screen

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11. Connect/Di sconnect

12. Close

The Home screen only indicates 3G (internet) connection st at us.

Note:

After installation, the C170 Series automatically initiates 2G (SMS)
functions upon successful connection to the computer. Text messages
can be sent or received, even if the Home screen indicates no
connection.

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10

11

Menu Screen

Text message folders such as Inbox, Draft, etc.

SMS:
Setting:
Statistics:
Contacts:
Profile:
Information:

General, SMS, SIM, Radio and Network preferences.

Upload/Download graphs, totals and connection log.

C170 Series, SIM Card and Outlook Contact lists .

Connection profile setup/options.

Device, Version and Signal specifics.