Enfora EDG0200 User Manual

User Guide: EDG0200UG001

Enfora® EDG0200

PCMCIA EDGE Card

Revision 1.00

Version: 1.0

Date: 12/12/2005

Status: Released

Document Control ID: EDG0200UG001

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Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Devices

FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION

WARNING! Read this information before using your wireless device.

In August 1986 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone/device complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorized antenna modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna.

For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at

The equipment certifications appropriate to your device are marked on the device and product specific information. The use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions:

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15b of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications without the express consent of Enfora, Inc. voids the user’s authority to use the equipment and will avoid any applicable warranty.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B , Part 22 and Part 24 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with instructions, can cause harmful radiation to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference in radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation distance between the equipment and the receiver Contact Enfora, Inc. Technical Support for assistance.

www.fcc.gov

Safety Instructions

• Use of radio equipment is prohibited in hospitals and may interfere with the use of medical equipment. Do NOT use the EDG0200 Card in hospitals.

• FCC regulations prohibit using your wireless device during any air flight. Switch OFF your PCMCIA EDGE Card prior to flight and in accordance with the airline’s acceptable devices policy.

• DO NOT use the EDG0200 Card in the vicinity of explosive atmospheres. Turn your EDG0200 Card OFF in a “Blasting Area” or gas station. Obey all signs and instructions

• Local laws may prohibit the use of this device while driving in order to avoid distractions and prevent accidents. DO NOT use the EDG0200 Card while driving, in order to avoid distractions and prevent accidents.

• The Health Industry Manufactures Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

Operating Instructions

Never violate any of the following Rules and Regulations of the FCC when using your wireless device. Such violations are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.

• Never use obscene, indecent, or profane language.

• Never use our EDG0200 Card to send false distress calls.

• Never wiretap or otherwise intercept a device call, unless you have first obtained the

consent of the parties participating in the call.

• Never make any anonymous calls to annoy, harass or molest other people.

• Never charge another account without authorization, to avoid payment for service.

• Never willfully or maliciously interfere with any other radio communications.

• Never refuse to yield the line when informed that it is needed for an Emergency Call.

Also, never take over a line by stating falsely that it is needed for an emergency.

General Safety Instructions

• Check if all peripherals are properly connected before turning on any equipment.

• Make sure to disconnect the power plug from the power source before installing or

removing peripherals.

• Always hold the product with dry hands. Droplets of water may cause it to short circuit and damage to the product.

• Use the product only under a dry environment. Humid places are not appropriate for the product.

• DO NOT use the product in a damp environment.

• DO NOT place the product on an unstable surface.

• Keep the product out of the reach of children.

• DO NOT share the same extension power line for the product with high power-

consuming appliances to avoid power overload.

• NEVER attempt to disassemble the product! Doing so may cause permanent damage to the product and will void the warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DISCLAIMER..................................................................................................................II

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD DEVICES..................III

FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .......................................................................III

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT............................................................................III

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................IV

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................IV

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................... V

OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................... 1

WELCOME! ...................................................................................................................... 1

PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................... 2

APPEARANCE ................................................................................................................... 3

THE NETWORK................................................................................................................. 4

NETWORK STATUS (LINK) LED DESCRIPTION ................................................................ 4

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SIM.............................................................................4

THE ANTENNA ................................................................................................................. 4

INSTALLING THE PCMCIA CARD INTO A LAPTOP ........................................................... 5

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 5

INSTALLING MOBILE PHONETOOLS..................................................................................5

MOBILE PHONETOOLS BUTTON DEFINITIONS................................................................. 14

MOBILE PHONETOOLS DISPLAY DEFINITIONS................................................................ 14

MOBILE PHONETOOLS INTERNET CONNECTION WIZARD...............................................15

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................18

SCOPE ............................................................................................................................ 19

HARDWARE.................................................................................................................... 19

SOFTWARE..................................................................................................................... 19

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS............................................................................................... 20

Overview

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Enfora® EDG0200 PCMCIA Card (hereafter referred to as the EDG0200 Card)!

Welcome to the world of wireless data. Your EDG0200 Card is a wireless data modem in PCMCIA card format that uses the EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) or GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) wireless communication system, allowing you to transfer data on the go. Wireless IP (Internet Protocol) supports browser-based applications, giving you feature rich Internet capability. The EDG0200 Card supports worldwide GSM frequencies, as it operates on 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz and 1900MHz.

The EDG0200 Card is designed to work with Windows 2000 and Windows XP only. With the EDG0200 Card, you can easily transform your laptop into a wireless communication device.

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Package Contents

Check the contents of the package. The following items should be included. If there is any item that is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

Description Quantity

The EDG0200 Card 1 BVRP Software CD 1

Table 2 – Package Contents

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Appearance

The EDG0200 Card functions like any standard Type II PCMCIA Card. It operates from either 3.3 V or 5 V PCMCIA Type II slots.

Figure 1 – Photo of EDG0200

Signal Strength

Indicator

Figure 2 – Photo of Antenna with Signal Strength Indicator

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