Nokia 8850 - Cell Phone - GSM, Technical Product Specification Installation Manual

PC SUITE FOR NOKIA 8850

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Copyright © 2002 Nokia. All rights reserved | Issue 1

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................1

1.1 CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................1

1.2 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 1

1.3 PURCHASING SERVICES FROM THE NETWORK OPERATOR............................ 1

1.4 SELECTING COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE....................................................... 2

2. INSTALLING PC SUITE FOR NOKIA 8850 .....................................................................2

2.1 BEFORE YOU START............................................................................................... 2

2.2 FIRST INSTALLATION STEPS ................................................................................. 2

2.3 SELECT ACTION ......................................................................................................3

2.4 SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT ...................................................................... 4

2.5 CHOOSE DESTINATION LOCATION.......................................................................4

2.6 INFRARED CONNECTION .......................................................................................4

2.7 START COPYING FILES........................................................................................... 4

2.8 DRIVER INSTALLATION...........................................................................................4

2.9 BUSINESS CARD INFORMATION ...........................................................................5

2.10 SETUP COMPLETE ..................................................................................................5

3. GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................ 5

3.1 SHORT MESSAGE CENTRE PHONE NUMBER .....................................................6

3.2 DATA AND FAX COMMUNICATION......................................................................... 6

3.3 CHARGE IN PHONE AND COMPUTER BATTERIES ..............................................6

3.4 SIGNAL STRENGTH AFFECTING CELLULAR TRANSMISSIONS .........................7

4. TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................7

5. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES ........................................................................................ 9

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1. INTRODUCTION

You can use the PC Suite for Nokia 8850 in versatile ways to enhance the usability of your
mobile office.

The PC Suite for Nokia 8850 is a software-based solution for you to benefit from advanced
communications functions with the help of your mobile phone. You can easily link your
computer and mobile phone together for sending and receiving data files, as well as
receiving and transmitting faxes. Additionally, the PC Suite for Nokia 8850 enables you to
access short message services provided by the digital cellular network.

This guide describes how to install the PC Suite for Nokia 8850 onto your PC. The actual use
of the PC Suite for Nokia 8850 is not described here; instead, you are advised to look at the
Online Help of the PC Suite for Nokia 8850 for more details on the usage of the software.

The PC Suite for Nokia 8850 Online Help is included in the software and you can access the
Help from the Help menu or by clicking the Help button.

When you are making a data call, remember to close the Nokia PC Suite user interface.

1.1 CONTENTS

You should find the following items:

• the software, including the Online Help

• this installation guide

• the license agreement is included in the Setup and in the Online Help.

1.2 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

To install and run the PC Suite for Nokia 8850, you should have:

• Windows 2000/XP with IrDA connection

• a PC with an Intel Pentium 60 MHz processor or higher. Other computers may also

work.

• at least 9 MB of free disk space

• at least 8 MB of RAM is recommended

1.3 PURCHASING SERVICES FROM THE NETWORK OPERATOR

Before you can benefit from the functions provided by the program, you must subscribe to
the corresponding services (data, fax or SMS) from your cellular network operator. The
program only works in the GSM 900/GSM 1800 cellular networks.

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Note: Some network operators may not provide all data communications services.

Individual operators can help you with questions about service availability and they can also
help you to make the necessary changes in your contract to enable the use of the services.

1.4 SELECTING COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE

To transmit data or faxes from your computer, you need a separate communications
software package. These have a number of common features, including file transfer
protocols, terminal emulation, dialling directories, macro capabilities, and downloading and
uploading features. Other programs that are commonly used in telecommunications include
those for data compression, which are used separately to compress files before they are
transferred in order to reduce transmission time.

2. INSTALLING PC SUITE FOR NOKIA 8850

During the Installation, various selections are made. Below you find step-by-step information
on the Setup windows.

lf you want to quit the Setup program without installing or uninstalling, just click Cancel and
the Exit Setup window will offer you the possibility to quit the Setup program. Click Exit
Setup to quit Setup.

lf you want to rerun Setup after having quit the installation before it was completed, follow the
installation steps normally as if you were installing the program for the first time.

2.1 BEFORE YOU START

Before installation, make sure that the infrared connection between your phone and your
computer works.

Click the Windows START button and select Control Panel from the Settings menu. Open
Infrared. Then activate the phone’s infrared port from the Infrared menu and ensure that the
infrared ports of the phone and the PC point at each other. If the connection works, you can
begin the setup. If the connection does not work, you have to install infrared support. Consult
the documentation of your PC for detailed instructions. You will also find more information in
the Troubleshooting section.

2.2 FIRST INSTALLATION STEPS

1. Exit all Windows programs.

2. Unzip the file to a new folder.

3. Run setup.exe from the new folder.

4. The first window of the Setup will be displayed.

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Click Next to continue with the Setup. Setup automatically installs and configures your
Windows modem settings. These control the operation of your mobile phone and the
program.

If the Setup detects an old version of the Infrared and Windows Sockets information, the
Setup updates the information and asks you to restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the
computer. After restart the Nokia PC Suite Setup should continue automatically.

2.3 SELECT ACTION

This window only appears if the PC Suite for Nokia 8850 is already installed on your PC.
There are three options available:

• To install, select Install PC Suite for Nokia 8850. Setup then asks you to confirm the
selection in the Application already installed window. Click Yes to install.

• You can choose to uninstall. To uninstall the program, select Uninstall PC Suite for
Nokia 8850. Setup then asks you to confirm file deletion. In the Confirm File Deletion
window, click Yes to uninstall. After the uninstallation, run setup.exe again.

• To check the existing installation, select Check PC Suite for Nokia 8850 Installation.
Click Next to proceed.

Finally, click Next.

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2.4 SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT

You must read through and accept the Nokia Corporation Licence Agreement before you can
continue with the installation. If you do not accept the Licence Agreement, you cannot use
the program and Setup will stop the installation of the program. Click Yes to accept the
Licence Agreement.

2.5 CHOOSE DESTINATION LOCATION

Setup suggests C:\Program Files\PC Suite for Nokia 8850\ as the default installation
directory. lf you want to install the program in another drive or directory click Browse.

The program places some files in your Windows directory and automatically installs and
configures the Windows modem settings.

The program itself requires 7.5 MB of disk space, but during the installation Setup needs
approximately 11 MB of disk space. If this is acceptable, click Next to start the installation.

2.6 INFRARED CONNECTION

Setup tries to establish an infrared link between the computer and your mobile phone.
Activate your mobile phone’s infrared port by selecting the Infrared menu. Point the infrared
port of the phone to the infrared port of the computer. The preferable distance between the
ports is between 15 to 30 cm. There must be no obstructions between the two devices. Click

Next to continue.

2.7 START COPYING FILES

The Start Copying Files window displays the current settings. Click Next to proceed and
Back to change settings.

2.8 DRIVER INSTALLATION

If the test passed, OK appears next to the tested item. In case of a failure, Failed! is shown.
Click Retest to rerun the test or Next to continue.

In case some items failed, refer to the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions.

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2.9 BUSINESS CARD INFORMATION

In this window you can enter your personal information that will be saved in the program. You
can edit the information later by selecting the Options menu, User command.

2.10 SETUP COMPLETE

The installation of the program has been completed. Select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now to restart your computer. Finally, click Finish.

Note: Please read the Readme file for the latest information about the program.

3. GETTING STARTED

To start the PC Suite for Nokia 8850 program, click the Windows START button, point to
Programs and PC Suite for Nokia 8850.

The program windows are similar to the Windows program windows. Please refer to the
Windows documentation for basic Windows features.

The program itself consists of four tools: the Contacts Directory, the Short Message Editor,
the Options, and the Business Card. To activate these tools, you can use the buttons and
menu commands of the Monitor window, which opens when the program is started.

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You can use your mobile phone for sending and receiving data with a variety of Windows
compatible fax, terminal, and data programs.

Remember that before you can benefit from the services provided by the program, you must
subscribe to the corresponding services (data, fax or SMS) from your cellular network
operator.

3.1 SHORT MESSAGE CENTRE PHONE NUMBER

Before you can send SMS (Short Message Service) messages with the program and your
phone, you need to know the phone number of your local Short Message Service Centre
(SMSC) and have it typed in the SMS settings under the Options window. This number is
available from your local cellular network operator. lf, however, this number is already
contained in the memory of your mobile phone, Setup will retrieve it from there. lf not, you will
have to type in the number manually in Options when you want to send a short message.
See the user's guide of your phone for more details on storing the short message centre
phone number in the phone memory.

3.2 DATA AND FAX COMMUNICATION

You can use your mobile phone for sending and receiving data with a variety of Windows
compatible fax, terminal, and data programs. Remember to close the Nokia PC Suite user
interface, when you are making a data call. The data transfer and fax functions depend on
the programs you have chosen, not on the computer nor this program. For information on
how to use a communications software package, please refer to its documentation for a step
by step description.

The phone’s internal data supports three PC Fax standards: EIA/TIA Class 1, Class 2 and
Class 2.0. lf you have problems using the program for fax transmission, ensure that the
remote end fax machine is Group 3 compatible.

Note: Before you can benefit from the functions provided by the program, you
must subscribe to the corresponding services (data, fax or SMS) from your
cellular network operator.

3.3 CHARGE IN PHONE AND COMPUTER BATTERIES

The power consumption of the phone is approximately the same for data/fax calls as it is for
voice calls of the same length. For charging the phone battery, refer to the user's guide of
your phone.

You can use the phone with the PC Suite for Nokia 8850 even when the phone is being
charged.

For portable usage, it is recommended that you have a charged computer battery. lt is
possible to charge the battery while in use.

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3.4 SIGNAL STRENGTH AFFECTING CELLULAR TRANSMISSIONS

When you are sending a fax, data, or an SMS message, you need to be in an area with
network coverage. Cellular connections can be made from most locations where your mobile
phone operates.

Cellular networks differ from landline networks in many ways, for example, traffic loads and
the strength of radio signals may vary in a cellular network and cause handovers.

lt is recommended that you move the phone to a location where the strongest possible
cellular signal can be obtained. When the signal is strong, cellular transmission is efficient.

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

Read the README file included in the Windows Program Group of the PC Suite for Nokia

8850.

This chapter points out the basic problems that could occur when you are installing the
program. Below you will find a list of symptoms and possible actions you can take if you are
in any of the following situations.

Setup will not run properly and returns an Error Message stating that the operating
system is not appropriate.

The PC Suite for Nokia 8850 is only compatible with Windows 2000/XP.

The Setup program does not start properly or is not completed.

It is recommended that you have 8 MB of RAM in your system, and at least 9 MB of free disk
space.

Close all unnecessary Windows programs before starting Setup. Also make sure that there
are no MS-DOS programs running in the Windows DOS Prompt.

Not enough disk space for installation.

There is not enough space for completing the installation on the drive you have selected.
Select another drive for installation or delete unnecessary files to free additional disk space.

lf you have several hard disk drives in your system and you decide to install the program on
a drive other than the one where your Windows system files are located, disk space is still
required on both drives. The program will always need to place some files in your Windows
directory.

Setup does not accept the destination directory you have typed in.

The program can only be installed to a local drive.

Check if the directory where you are trying to install the program is a READ ONLY directory.
Select another directory or change the settings of the directory in Explorer (File/Properties ­Attributes Window - Read Only setting).

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The path to your directory is too long. Select another directory or shorten the names of the
subdirectories.

Mobile phone not found.

Your mobile phone is switched off. The phone must be on during installation.

Also make sure that your phone is in the normal operating mode, in other words that the
possible PIN code has been entered, and so on.

Make sure your phone is fully compatible with the program.

Check that there are no Windows power saving settings selected in your laptop. These may
cause problems with the PC Suite for Nokia 8850.

Check the infrared connection between your mobile phone and your PC.

If you are using a communication application, for example an e-mail program, over the GSM
network, specify your Nokia 8850 as a modem in its settings.

The reading of SMS parameters failed.

Your phone did not respond. Check the infrared connection.

You are unable to reinstall the program.

The program is running. Close the program either from the Monitor Window (File/Exit) or by
clicking the icon on the task bar with the right button of your mouse and by selecting Exit in
the pop-up menu. Then try installing the program again.

Data/fax connection does not succeed.

Before you can benefit from the functions provided by the program, you must subscribe to
the corresponding services (data, fax or SMS) from your cellular network operator.

The infrared connection does not work.

The preferable distance between the two devices in infrared connection is one meter at most.
There must be no obstructions between the two devices. The infrared ports of the two
devices have to be pointing at each other. See the documentation of the phone and PC for
details.

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5. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

Important safety notes

All the safety instructions in the user's guides of your phone and computer also
apply when this product is used with the phone.

Remember to make backup copies of all important data to protect against
possible loss or alteration.

Do not point the infrared beam at anyone’s eyes or allow it to interfere with other
infrared devices.

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