Ericsson F221m User Manual
User guide
F221m terminal
Fixed Cellular Terminal for
residential applications
User guide
F221m terminal
Fixed Cellular Terminal for
residential applications
Content
F221m....................................................................... 7
SUPPLIED PARTS................................................... 7
EXTERNAL CONNECTORS AND LIGHT
INDICATORS........................................................... 8
SIM CARD ............................................................... 8
CONNECTIONS...................................................... 9
Installing the FCT as a telephone line ..................... 9
Preparing your FCT.................................................. 10
Installing the FCT on the wall................................. 12
Connecting fixed line devices .................................. 14
USING TELEPHONES............................................ 16
USING CLI DISPLAYS........................................... 17
USING FAX MACHINES....................................... 18
Sending a fax ............................................................ 18
Receiving a fax......................................................... 18
USING PCs .............................................................. 19
GPRS data access type ............................................. 19
GSM data access type .............................................. 20
ADVANCED FEATURES ....................................... 22
Changing volume...................................................... 22
Diverting calls (call forward) ................................... 22
Restricting calls (call barring).................................. 24
More than one call (call wait, call hold,
call transfer, multiparty call) .................................... 26
Phonebook (abbreviated dialing) ............................. 28
Voice mail ................................................................. 29
Sending tone signals................................................. 29
Controlling call time (minute minder) ..................... 29
Emergency number (hot line)................................... 29
Two voice lines (alternate line service) ................... 30
SIM card security ..................................................... 31
DC/DC Power Adapter............................................. 40
FCT Data Reference manual .................................... 40
ANNEX: PC DATA CONFIGURATIONS.............. 41
Windows 98 GPRS set-up........................................ 41
Windows NT GPRS set-up ...................................... 44
TROUBLESHOOTING AND FCT INDICATORS 33
Light indicators......................................................... 33
Audible tones ............................................................ 36
FCT TECHNICAL DATA........................................ 37
ACCESSORIES........................................................ 39
DA20 Display Adapter............................................. 39
Antennas ................................................................... 39
Batteries.................................................................... 39
SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE ................................. 49
Product care .............................................................. 49
Antenna care ............................................................. 49
Radio frequency energy............................................ 50
Electronic devices..................................................... 50
Potentially explosive atmospheres ........................... 50
Power supply ............................................................ 51
Children .................................................................... 51
Disposing of the product .......................................... 51
Battery information................................................... 51
Disposing of the battery........................................... 52
Moving or storing the FCT...................................... 52
Accessing the battery compartment......................... 52
LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................... 53
Limited Warranty Conditions................................... 53
Ericsson Warranty..................................................... 53
What Ericsson will do .............................................. 53
Conditions................................................................. 53
REGULATORY INFORMATION ........................... 55
DEFINITIONS.......................................................... 56
Ericsson F221m
First edition, February 2002
This manual has been published by Ericsson España, S.A.
Bilbao Technology Centre, without any warranty.
Improvements and changes to this manual needed by
typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or
improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be
made by Ericsson España, S.A. Bilbao Technology Centre
at any time and without notice. Such changes will,
however, be incorporated into new editions of the manual.
All rights reserved
© Ericsson España, S.A. Bilbao Technology Centre, 2002
Publication number: EN/LZT 123 7037 R1C
Important information: Some of the services described
in this guide might not be supported by all networks.
Please, contact your network operator for information
on different network services operational in your GSM
network.
F221m
The F221m is the best quality solution for providing
access to fixed services either when no traditional
fixed infrastructure is available or if an additional
phone line is required.
With the F221m terminal, the user does not have to
wait for the fixed telephone network infrastructure to
be developed, as long as GSM services are available
in the area.
The F221m terminal can be easily installed by the enduser following the instructions provided in this guide:
• install the terminal
• run cabling from the F221m to any location in your
house
• you will be ready to connect and use standard
telephones, fax machines, computers (Internet) in
the usual way
The terminal features the latest technology, which
makes it perfect for everyday communication:
• Triple band GSM (E-GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM
1900)
• Telephone line providing high quality speech
(EFR), G3 fax and up to V.90 data transmission
• GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), which keeps
you always on line and facilitates rapid transmission
of data (ideal for e-mail and Internet browsing)
• HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data), which
further enhances data transmission
• Embedded modem available over the RS232 port
• Battery back-up
Supplied parts
After unpacking, please check that the following parts
are included:
GSM FCT
Wall bracket
Antenna
– Display Adapter DA20 (optional)
– Battery holder (optional)
Screws
AC power
supply
Cable
User guide
Battery cable
5 m phone cable
F221m / Supplied parts 7
External connectors
and light indicators
Antenna
GSM radio
indicator
(green led)
Power
indicator
(red led)
Telephone
interface
RS232 port
Reset
Maintenance connector
8 External connectors and light indicators / SIM card
connector
SIM card
holder
Power connector
SIM card
Your network operator provides you with a SIM
(Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card
contains information about your telephone number
and the services included in your subscription, among
other things.
Warning!: the FCT has to be switched off before
inserting or removing your SIM card.
Connections
Warning!: please, before you start any connections
refer to section “Safe and Efficient Use” on page 49
in this guide and contact your network operator if
you have any questions.
Warning!: to get a good FCT protection against
electrical discharges and the best audio quality, a
good grounding of the power supply is strongly
recommended.
Installing the FCT as a telephone line
The FCT is designed to provide a telephone line
(RJ11 connector) to which up to 3 Fixed Line devices
can be connected in parallel. The FCT provides a
single telephone line, which means that only one
communication can take place simultaneously, in the
same way as the ordinary fixed line (you cannot, for
example, receive or originate a telephone call while
sending or receiving a fax).
Warning!: in order to avoid GSM interferences
(noise), place the FCT at least 3 meters (horizontal)
away from electronic devices, including the
telephone equipment connected to the FCT, or other
household electronic devices such as televisions or
radio receivers. The difference in height should be
at least 2 meters (vertical). This is not necessary if
you use telephone devices that fulfil the Immunity
Characteristics settled by the IEC CISPR-24
standard. In this case, a minimum security distance
of 20 cm is recommended.
Connections 9
The FCT is also equipped with an RS232 port that
enables you to use it as a GSM modem for PC fax,
data and SMS services. For this specific
configuration, please refer to the FCT Data
Reference Manual. See Accessories on page 39.
Preparing your FCT
You need to follow these steps before you install the
FCT on the wall and make all definitive connections.
Warning!: the FCT should be switched off before
inserting or removing your SIM card or connecting
any devices to the FCT.
Assembly
1. Connect the antenna.
10 Connections
2. Remove the front cover, pressing down and
pushing the small tab that is in the center of the
bottom part of the FCT. Open the SIM Card
holder shifting the mobile part of the holder and
then rotating it to place the connector upwards.
3. Close the SIM Card holder, placing it horizontally
and assuring it with the holder mobile part.
4. Optionally install the battery on the battery
compartment (over the SIM Card). To do so,
connect the battery cable to the FCT connector.
Connect the black cable to the negative pole of the
battery, and the red cable to the positive cable. Fit
the cable under the holding tab (over the SIM Card)
and insert the battery until it is hold by the tab.
5. Place the front cover back in its previous position.
Connect a telephone to the FCT
Connect a fixed telephone to the FCT telephone line.
Important: you will use this telephone to dial the PIN.
Switch on the FCT
Connect the power supply. The FCT switches on
automatically and the green and red light indicators
start flashing.
Enter PIN
Most SIM cards are protected with a PIN (Personal
Identity Number), which you get from your network
operator and which you need in order to access the
network.
If the SIM card is not protected by a PIN code, then
you do not need to enter the PIN. The FCT starts the
network search automatically.
If the SIM card is protected by the PIN code, then the
green and red lights will flash simultaneously.
Note: if you have the DA20 display adapter
accessory (See “Accessories” on page 39), an
“Enter PIN” message will show on your display.
Please follow these steps to enter the PIN:
• Pick up the telephone and dial the PIN code.
Press the # key on your telephone or wait until you
hear a beep tone.
• If you make a mistake while entering your PIN,
hang up the telephone immediately and try again.
If the PIN is correct, you will hear a beep over the
telephone (positive indication tone). If it is incorrect,
a deep tone will sound (error indication tone).
If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM
card will be blocked. If this happens, you can
unblock it by using the PUK (Personal Unblocking
Key), which you also get from your network operator.
See SIM Card Security on page 31.
Note: once you have entered the PIN code for the
first time, you will not have to enter it again unless
you change your SIM card. The FCT performs this
operation automatically in case of power failure.
Connections 11
Network search
After you have switched on your FCT and entered the
PIN, the FCT automatically searches for a network.
Note: if the red light is off, there is a problem with
the power supply. See “Troubleshooting and FCT
indicators” on page 33.
When a network is found, the green light switches
on or flashes depending on the GSM signal strength.
See Light Indicators on page 33.
Note: if the green light is off, you do not have access
to the GSM network at your present location.
Now you have prepared the FCT for wall installation.
Please, follow the instructions below for complete
wall installation.
Installing the FCT on the wall
FCT Location
The GSM signal strength available at the FCT
location affects the performance of the unit. The
stronger the GSM signal, the better the FCT
performance.
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ip: test several potential locations by moving the
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FCT while looking at the green light. Select the
location where the green light is steady, or the
location with the highest amount of flashes.
Note: moving the FCT as little as 20 cm can affect
the GSM reception quality.
Location Testing
Number of Green Light flashes Location status
0 Unacceptable
1 - - - Acceptable
2 - - - - - - Good
3 - - - - - - - - - Very good
Steady ------------------------------- Excellent
Please consider the following recommendations:
• Always select anindoor location, preferably close to
a window and the roof. Generally,you willexperience
better GSM signal strength in these places.
• Do not install the FCT in a bathroom, a wet or
damp basement or an outdoor location.
• Do not install the FCT on walls or rooms that
contain large amounts of metal, steel or wiring.
• Do not expose the FCT to extreme temperatures
(near radiators, cooling vents, etc).
If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor
antenna may result in improvement.
See Accessories on page 39.
Wall mounting
Please proceed as indicated in the following picture.
1) Fix the wall-mounting bracket on the wall
2) Insert the FCT in the wall-mounting bracket
3) Shift the FCT down
Connections 13
Warning!: once you have fixed the FCT to the wall
and switched it on, check the final status of the red
and green lights. If either one is off, there is a
problem with the power supply or the GSM signal.
See “Troubleshooting and FCT indicators” on
page 33.
Now the FCT is ready for connecting devices and
making calls.
Note: if you want to remove the FCT from the wall
bracket, then you have to press the flap (step 1) as
indicated in the following picture and then shift the
FCT upwards (step 2).
Connecting fixed line devices
Connect the fixed line devices to the FCT (telephone
line connector) with telephone wire in the same way
as with an analog telephone line.
Fixed line devices are connected in parallel. You can
connect the devices directly to the FCT telephone line
connector (RJ11) or make an internal telephone
wiring, use RJ11 splitters or similar connectors.
GSM Network
RS232
Pc
Telephone line
14 Connections
DisplayTelephone
Fax Pc
Note: when making the connections, the two-wire
telephone cable polarity does not affect at all.
ip: if your house or company is already wired with
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telephone cable, you only need to connect the cable
to the FCT RJ11 connector and your telephone line
will be up and running in all rooms.
Note: it is strongly recommended that the telephone
wire is installed indoors in order to avoid lightning
damage.
Note: the telephone wire should not exceed 600
meters. Larger distances can be achieved by using
high quality telephone wire.
Checking connections
Once the fixed line devices (1 up to 3) have been
connected, make the “Ring Back Test” as follows in
order to check the connections:
• Lift one telephone and dial **#10#. You will hear a
beep tone (the FCT red and green lights will start
flashing - three flashes synchronized).
• Hang up the telephone and check if all the
connected telephones start ringing.
• Lift any of the telephones connected and then hang
it up again. The ringing will stop (the red and green
lights will go to normal operation mode).
ip: if any of the telephones has not been ringing,
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check your telephone cable layout and connections to
make sure that all devices are properly connected.
Checking the calls quality
Use any of the telephones connected to the FCT to
make a call. Check the speech quality and ask the
receiver to call you back to confirm that you can also
receive calls.
If you have problems, see Troubleshooting and FCT
indicators on page 33.
Connections 15
Using telephones
Fixed telephones connected to the FCT telephone line
work in the same way as if they were connected to a
fixed network.
Warning!: you will not be able to make or receive
data or fax calls while a speech call is ongoing.
Note: you can also benefit from some FCT
functionality that you do not usually have on your
fixed network. See “Advanced features” on page 22.
You can find detailed information about the tones that
the FCT sends on Audible tones page 36.
16 Using telephones
Using CLI displays
Devices that display the incoming number (telephones
with display, external displays, etc.) can be directly
connected to the FCT line interface in the same way as
an ordinary telephone. If your subscription includes
the Calling Line Identification (CLI) service and the
caller´s network sends the number, the FCT will send
the caller´s number towards your CLI display.
In general, your FCT will be programmed (according
to your country specifications) to send the CLI
information with the right standard so that your CLI
device works properly.
Refer to your CLI telephone or display user guide for
further explanations on your CLI indications.
ip: if you run the Ring Back Test on page 14
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(lift the telephone, dial **#10# and hang up), you can
check if the following number “1234567890” appears
on your CLI display. If it does not, the FCT is not
using the right standard.
If you experience that your CLI device is not
showing the calling numbers, you may need to
change the FCT settings.
This is done by dialing one of the following
sequences, depending on the CLI standard that your
CLI device supports (check its user guide).
CLI standard Dialing sequence
ETSI DTMF **0002*1#
ETSI V.23 **0002*2#
Bellcore **0002*3#
ip: if you cannot figure out which CLI standard to
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use, try all three sequences, following each of them
by a Ring Back Test. The CLI standard whose Ring
Back Test prints a “1234567890” on your display will
be the correct one.
In order to disable the CLI Display functionality and
therefore stop viewing calling numbers, dial
**0002*0# from a DTMF (Pulses) telephone
connected to the FCT.
ip: if you do not want your telephone number to
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appear at the caller’s location, you can dial #31#
before the phone number you are going to call
(B-number); in other words, dial #31#B-Number.
To find out about the DA20 accessory display, please
check Accessories on page 39.
Using CLI displays 17
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