Ovislink AirLive WPG-1500 User Manual

GPRS PC Card Modem

WPG-1500

Table of Contents

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

FEATURES ........................................................ 2

INSTALLATION............................................ 3

Install the Device，Driver & Utility ... 3

MOBILE PHONETOOLS ................................... 30

Enter the PIN Number....................... 30

Mobile PhoneTools Main Window ... 31

Mobile PhoneTools Functions Panel. 33

Configure Mobile PhoneTools .......... 35

Main Phone Features......................... 37

GPRS Connection ................... 39

SMS ........................................ 47

E-mail ..................................... 52

Fax .............................................. 57

Phonebook................................ 64

SPECIFICATIONS......................................... 68

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INTRODUCTION

GPRS is a new wireless technology standard,
which improves the data service that can be
added to GSM-based personal communications
service network and enable interoperability
between the Internet and the GSM network.

The GPRS Wireless PC Card is a tri-band Type
II card that lets you connect your notebook to
GSM and GPRS network. It sends and receives
data via mobile telephone networks, so it allows
you to take full advantage to access to your
corporate network, e-mail, and the Internet
worldwide.

Plus, with the network installation simplicity and
flexibility, you can eliminate the need to pull
cable through walls and ceilings and allow the
network to go where wires cannot go.

The GPRS Wireless PC Card is the perfect
solution to connect if you work offsite, visit
customers, or travel.

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Features

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Provides data connectivity at speeds of up to

85.6kpbs.

GPRS/GSM over-air security with built-in

authentication and encryption making it one
of the most secure public wireless systems in
the world.

Uses GPRS/GSM wireless system to connect

your notebook computer to your network or
the Internet.

Supports PC Card hot swap and true Plug &

Play.
Freedom to roam while staying connected
Supports Window 98/2000/ME/XP,

PPC2000, and PPC2002
Lower power consumption
Easy to install and configure

INSTALLATION

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1. Put the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive ,
then the screen will prompt you to insert the
PC card.

2. Place the SIM card into the card slot of the
PC card and insert the PC card into the
CardBus slot.

For Windows 98

1. Select the language you need.

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2. Select Install the application.

3. Click Next.

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4. Click Yes.

5. Click Next.

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6. Click Next.

7. Click Next.

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8. Click Next.

9. Click Next.

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10. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer
now and click Finish.

11. Enter the area code you are in now and
click Close.

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For Windows ME

1. Select the language you need.

2. Select install the application.

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3. Click Next.

4. Click Yes.

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5. Click Next.

6. Click Next.

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7. Click Next.

8. Click Next.

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9. Click Next.

10. Click Finish.

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11. Enter the area code you are in and click

Close to continue.

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For Windows 2000

1. Click Yes to continue

2. Select the language you need.

3. Sleect Install the application.

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4. Click Next.

5. Click Yes.

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6. Click Next

7. Click Next.

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8. Click Next.

9. Click Next.

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10. Click Next.

11. Click Fnish to complete the setup

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For Windows XP

1. Select Install the software automatically
(recommended), and click Next.

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3. Click Next

4. Click Continue Anyway.

5. Click Finish.

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6. Select the language you need.

7. Select Install the application.

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8. Click Next.

9. Click Yes.

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10. Click Next

11. Click Next.

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12. Click Next.

13. Click Next.

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14. Click Next.

15. Click Finish.

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Verify

To verify if the device exists in your computer
and is enabled, go to Start  Settings 

Control Panel  System ( Hardware) 
Device Manager.

For Windows 98/ME

Expand the Modem category. If the PCMCIA
GPRS Modem is listed here, it means that your

device is properly installed and enabled.

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For Windows 2000/XP

Expand the Modem category. If the PCMCIA
GPRS Modem is listed here, it means that your

device is properly installed and enabled.

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Mobile PhoneTools

Note：

 The program does NOT support standby mode

under GPRS connection.

 To prevent from any unexpected errors, do NOT

eject the GPRS PC Card Modem before closing the
Mobile PhoneTools window.

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If you have enabled the PIN function, the system

may prompt you to enter your PIN. Enter the PIN

number then click OK.

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With mobile PhoneTools you can share the
information contained in your cell phone with
your computer. Once your cell phone is
connected to your computer, the following
operations can be easily processed: place and
receive calls; send and receive faxes, e-mails, and
SMS; launch a GPRS session.

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Icon Description

Click to launch or end the default
GPRS connection.

Click to open the Send Message
window to write and send SMS
messages.

Click to open the Send E-mail window.

Click to open the Send Fax window.

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Clcik to Open phonebook..

Click to synchronize phonebook and
SIM card memory

Click to show communication
information.

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Now that your system has been correctly installed,
it is recommended that you configure your
mobile PhoneTools.

Access the General Configuration
Window

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window, you

can either press F6 on your keyboard or
click the Menu button.

2. If you choose to click the Menu button, in

the menu displayed, select Setup and then
General Setup.

The General Configuration dialog box appears:

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3. Set the appropriate parameters in the various

tabs:

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• Customize ：enter your personal data.

• Fax To select your fax reception/transmission

options.

• Communication：set up your communication

functions.

• Location ： set up the dialing properties.

• E-mail ： configure your e-mail accounts.

• Internet ： indicate whether you are using a

LAN (through a local network) or a dial-up
connection (with a modem).

4. Click OK.

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Access the Inbox and the Outbox
Windows

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

click the Menu button.

2. In the menu displayed:

• Select Send then Outbox (or press F3 on

your keyboard).

• Select Reception then Inbox (or press F4 on

your keyboard).

These windows also give you access to Pending

emails, Finished transmissions, and Failed
transmissions (SMS, e-mails, faxes).

View Logbooks

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

click the Menu button.

2. In the menu displayed:

• Select Send then Logbook (or press F8 on
your keyboard) to view Transmission Log
Book.

• Select Reception then Logbook (or press F9
on your keyboard) to view Reception

logbook.

View Modem Exchange

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

press F12 on your keyboard or click the
Menu button.

2. If you choose to click the Menu button, in
the menu displayed, select Display then

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Modem Exchange. The Modem Exchange
window displays the log files between the
modem and mobile PhoneTools.

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GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Service. It
is an extension of the GSM network that enables
high speed packet mode transmission. GPRS
works faster than the Data/Fax option and allows
you to send and receive emails and surf the
Internet at a faster rate. With the GPRS function,
mobile PhoneTools allows you to immediately
connect your computer to the Internet wherever
you are (if the GPRS network is available).

Note: this function depends on your cell phone, your operator network and

requires a GPRS subscription with your cell phone operator.

Configure GPRS Connection

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,
click the GPRS icon from the side panel, or
click the Menu button.

2. In the menu displayed, select Setup then
GPRS connections. The GPRS
Connections dialog box appears.

3. When The GPRS connection wizard opens.
It will guide you through to configure your
connection settings.

4. Click Next.

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Select No and then click Next.

Click Finish to complete making the new
connection.

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5. Once finished, a new icon appears in the
GPRS Connections dialog box as shown
below:

6. If you want to launch the connection now,

click Yes.

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Add another service provider

1. If you have another SIM card (another service

provider)to establish GPRS connection, on

the Mobile PhoneTools, click Menu→Setup

→ Internet Connections and then

double-click the Add new Connection icon,

the Internet Connection Wizard will appear,

click Next to continue.

2. Select the Service provider from the

pull-down list and then click Next.

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3. Click Next.

4. Click Next.

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5. Click Finish to complete.

6. After finishing the setup steps, the service

provider icon will appear in the Internet

Connection window.

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7. If you want to launch the new connection you

just establised, click Yes.

Launch a GPRS Connection

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,
click the GPRS icon from the side panel, or
click the Menu button→Setup→Internet
connection and then double-click the
connection icon to launch.

Disconnect a GPRS Connection

There are two ways to disconnect the GPRS.

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1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

click the GPRS icon

from the side

panel. Click Yes to disconnect GPRS.

2. Double-click the connection icon on the
taskbar then click Disconnect.

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SSMMSS

With mobile PhoneTools you can read, send,
reply, and transfer short messages to various
recipients simultaneously. Your messages are
automatically retrieved when you connect.

Note: You can send SMS messages that exceed 160
characters. mobile PhoneTools splits a message that
exceeds 160 characters into several messages and
links them together. To do this, you must have
configured mobile PhoneTools.

Access the Inbox/Outbox Window and
View Messages

Access the Inbox/Outbox

You have three choices to access the Inbox/Outbox:

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

click the Menu button. In the menu
displayed:

• To open the Outbox window, select Send then
Outbox.

• To open the Inbox window, select Reception
then Inbox.

2. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

click the SMS icon

from the side panel

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3. Double-click the icon on the main window to
open it.

View the Inbox/Outbox

1. Click the message to be viewed in detail. The
selected message is highlighted and its
contents displayed in the detail view.

2. Double-click the message to open it in a new
window.

Create and Send an SMS

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,
click the SMS icon on the side panel, or click
the Menu button.

2. In the menu displayed, select Send then
Send SMS. The Send message dialog box
appears:

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Item Description

Name/Number Enter your recipient details.
Deferred call Click here if you want to postpone the

transmission of your SMS.
Message Type your message here.
Send To send a message, click Send.
Options Click here to edit Options. Those defined here

will have priority over those specified in your

cellular.
Import Click here if you want to Import a file to send as

an SMS.
Callback
number

Check here if you want to modify the recall

number and type new number below.
High Priority Check here if you wish the recipient to receive

your SMS directly is his cell phone display.
X Check the number of characters and messages

when creating a long SMS.
Y Click here to locate and select a template for

your SMS.

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Reply to a Received SMS

1. To check for incoming SMS, from the

mobile PhoneTools main window, open the
Inbox dialog by pressing F4 on your
keyboard. Received messages are
automatically downloaded to the Inbox.

2. Select the message you want to reply to and

click on it.

3. Click the Reply icon

. The Send

message dialog box appears with the

recipient fields filled in.

4. Type your message in the Message field

and select the appropriate options where
needed.

5. Click Send.

Transfer a Received SMS As an SMS, Fax
or E-mail

1. From the mobile PhoneTools main window,

open the Inbox dialog box by pressing F4 on
your keyboard.

2. Select the SMS message your want to

transfer and right-click on it. A menu
appears.

3. Scroll to the Forward option. A sub-menu

appears.

4. Scroll to one of the following options:

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• By SMS to have it transferred as an SMS. The

Send message dialog box appears including the
text of the SMS.

• By Fax to have it transferred as a fax. The

Send Fax dialog box appears with the text
copied in the Message text area.

• By E-mail to have it transferred as an e-mail.

The Send e-mail dialog box appears including
the text of the SMS.

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With mobile PhoneTools you can either send or
receive e-mail messages. To do so, the Data/fax
option must be included in the subscription
contract with your cell phone operator.

Mobile PhoneTools lets you manage multiple
email accounts.

Configure Your E-mail Accounts

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

press F6 on your keyboard (or click the
e-mail icon from the side panel). The
General Configuration dialog box appears.

2. When the first time you click to send e-mail,

the following figure will appear for you to
set up your e-mail account, click OK.

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3. After finishing e-mail account setting, clcik

the e-mail button on the Mobile PhoneTools,
the following figure will appear for you
choose

4. If you choose Send an e-mail, the following
figure will appear for you to configure.

Item Description

Add Click Add and enter an e-mail account name.

You can add several accounts. The one

highlighted in bold is the Sending Account.
Advanced
Setup

Click here to configure additional options such

as being notified when receiving e-mail.

Reception

POP Server /
POP Account
/ Password /
Mailbox

These fields must be filled in to enable your ISP

server to identify your account. Please refer to

the information provided by your ISP.

Transmission

SMTP Server
/ Return
Address

This field is mandatory. Please refer to the

information provided by your ISP.

Real name The real name is the name that will appear in

your correspondents’ message list.

3. To select the Internet connection mode, click

on the Internet tab. You can then choose
Dial-up networking, or LAN as your Internet
connection method.

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4. When finished, click OK to close the

window. You are now ready to send and
receive E-mail messages.

Note: for each e-mail account you create, you need to
fill in the Incoming and Outgoing group boxes.
You will find the necessary information in the
subscription contract with your Internet Service
Provider (ISP). If you are using a local network
connection, contact your company’s network
administrator.

Send an E-mail

There are two ways to send e-mail:

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

click the Menu button. In the menu
displayed, select Send then Send E-Mail.

2. Click

icon from the side panel.

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Check for Incoming E-mails

1. Click the Menu button in the mobile

PhoneTools main window.

2. In the menu displayed, select

Reception>E-mail reception. The mail
received is automatically placed in the
Inbox folder of the tree view (accessible by
pressing F4 on your keyboard).

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Transfer a Received E-mail As an SMS,
Fax or E-mail

1. From the mobile PhoneTools main window,

open the Inbox dialog box by pressing F4 on
your keyboard.

2. Select the e-mail message your want to

transfer and right-click on it. A menu
appears.

3. Scroll to the Forward option. A sub-menu

appears.

4. Scroll to one of the following options:

• By Fax to have it transferred as a fax. The Send

Fax dialog box appears with the text of the
e-mail copied in the cover page.

• By E-mail to have it transferred as e-mail. The

Send e-mail dialog box appears including the
text of the e-mail.

• By SMS to have it transferred as an SMS. The

Send message dialog box appears including the
e-mail text.

Note: your SMS messages can exceed 160 characters. mobile

PhoneTools splits a message that exceeds 160 characters into

several messages and links them together.

Configure Automatic Reception

1. In the E-Mail tab from the General Setup

dialog box (F6 keyboard key), click
Advanced Setup.

2. Click the General tab, and in the

Reception group box, check Check for
new messages every (n) minutes and
enter a number for n.

3. Click OK to close windows.

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FFaaxx

Mobile PhoneTools enables you to send and
receive faxes. To do so, the Data/fax option must
be included in the subscription contract with your
cell phone operator.

Fax configuration options

4. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

press F6 on your keyboard (or click the fax
icon from the side panel). The General Setup
dialog box appears.

5. Click the Fax tab. From this screen you can

edit the default values of mobile PhoneTools
fax functions:

• Identifier: type in a name that will be used to

“ sign ” documents sent as faxes by the system.
Some hardware systems accept alphanumeric
characters, others accept only digits; the entry
for this line is adapted accordingly.

• Include cover page: check the box to

activate the fax transmission with a cover page.

• Apply outgoing header: check the box to

add an information line containing the sender’s
name, recipient’s name, date and time of
transmission as well as the current page
number and the total number of document
pages to the heading of each page.

• High quality fax transmission: check the

box to have all faxes sent in fine mode (200
points per vertical inch).

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• Print outgoing faxes: check the box to have

all sent faxes automatically printed (when
mobile PhoneTools is opened).

• Print received faxes: check the box to have

all received faxes automatically printed (when
mobile PhoneTools is opened).

• Do not clear recipients list between
transmissions: check the box to save the list
from one transmission to the next.

• Show fax wizard: check the box to activate
the fax wizard whenever you create a fax.

To send a fax

6. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,

click the Menu button.

7. In the menu displayed, select Send then
Send Fax. The Send Fax dialog box

appears:

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Note: by default, the fax wizard displays and guides

you through the preparation of your fax. If you have
deactivated the Show fax wizard option, then the

Send Fax window opens.

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Item Description

Name/
Company/ Fax

Enter your recipient details or click the
PhoneBook icon to select it. Then click Add.

Message text Type the cover page text here. This Cover Page

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cover page option is checked in the General
Setup > Fax tab.

Send Click Send to send the fax.
Preview Click Preview to view your fax.
Template Choose templates here. The chosen template will

be automatically applied to the fax you are
preparing.

Options

Click Cover page to include a cover page.
Click HQ mode to send the fax in
high-resolution mode.

Click here to access the Logo management.

To receive a fax

Faxes sent to you are automatically received by
mobile PhoneTools. They are placed in the
Inbox folder (accessible by pressing F4 on your
keyboard).

However, for fax reception to be possible, mobile
PhoneTools must be opened.

To transfer a received fax as a fax or e-mail

8. From the mobile PhoneTools main window,
open the Inbox dialog box by pressing F4 on
your keyboard.

9. Select the fax your want to transfer and
right-click on it. A menu appears.

10. Scroll to the Forward option. A sub-menu
appears.

11. Scroll to one of the following options:

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• By Fax to have it transferred as a fax. The

Send Fax dialog box appears with the fax
included as an attached file.

• By E-mail to have it transferred as e-mail. The

Send e-mail dialog box appears including the
fax as an attached file.

To use the fax wizard

The fax wizard automatically activates and helps
you prepare and send faxes.

To do this, simply follow the instructions
displayed on the screen.

To receive a fax

Faxes sent to you are automatically received by
mobile PhoneTools. They are placed in the
Inbox folder (accessible by pressing F4 on your
keyboard).

However, for fax reception to be possible, mobile
PhoneTools must be opened.

To transfer a received fax as a fax or
e-mail

12. From the mobile PhoneTools main window,
open the Inbox dialog box by pressing F4 on
your keyboard.

13. Select the fax your want to transfer and
right-click on it. A menu appears.

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14. Scroll to the Forward option. A sub-menu
appears.

15. Scroll to one of the following options:

• By Fax to have it transferred as a fax. The

Send Fax dialog box appears with the fax
included as an attached file.

• By E-mail to have it transferred as e-mail. The

Send e-mail dialog box appears including the
fax as an attached file.

To use the fax wizard

The fax wizard automatically activates and helps
you prepare and send faxes.

To do this, simply follow the instructions
displayed on the screen.

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To activate the fax wizard by default:

16. In mobile PhoneTools main window, click
the Menu button, then select
Setup>General Setup.

17. Click the Fax tab and check the Show fax
wizard box.

18. Click OK.

To deactivate the fax wizard:

19. In the main window of mobile PhoneTools,
click the Menu button, then select
Setup>General Setup.

20. Click the Fax tab, uncheck the Show fax
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the Send Fax wizard dialog box, check the
box check here to bypass this wizard

and go directly to the send fax
window, then click Finish. The Send fax

dialog box opens.

To receive a fax from a server

21. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,
click the Menu button.

22. In the menu displayed, select Reception,
then Automatic reception. The Automatic
dialog box opens.

23. Type in the server number from which you
want to receive a fax.

24. Click OK. The received fax is placed in the
Inbox dialog box (accessible by pressing F4

on your keyboard).

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Mobile PhoneTools enables you to:

• Manage your mobile PhoneTools, MS Outlook,
or MS Outlook Express phonebooks
(import/export phonebooks; create, edit, delete
entries...).

• Download your cell phone entries and
synchronize them with those of your mobile
PhoneTools phonebook, with the possibility to
restore them at any time.

Open the Default PhoneBook

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window, you

can either press F5 on your keyboard or
click the Menu button.

2. If you choose to click the Menu button, in
the menu displayed, select Phonebook and
then General Phonebook.

The Phonebook dialog box appears:

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Open a Phonebook

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,
press F5 on your keyboard. The default
Phonebook dialog box appears.

2. From the File menu, select Open. The Open
Phonebook dialog appears.

3. Select the phonebook you want to open and
click Open.

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Note: the last opened phonebook becomes the default
(It will be automatically opened whenever you access
the phonebook).

Create a Phonebook

1. In the mobile PhoneTools main window,
press F5 on your keyboard. The default
Phonebook dialog box appears.

2. From the File menu, select New. The New
Phonebook dialog box appears.

3. Navigate to the drive and folder where you
wish to place the phonebook.

4. Type a name for the new phonebook.

5. Select a format and type a description.

6. Click Save.

The new phonebook appears in the Group list tree
view. You can now add entries.

Import/Export a Phonebook

• Open the phonebook and from the File menu, select
Export or Import. A wizard displays to guide you

through the export or import steps. Refer to the
written instructions as they show up and to the
related online help for detailed information.

Add an Entry

1. Open the phonebook where you want to

create an entry and click the New button.

2. In the tabs (Identification, Business,
Home, Notes), click in the data entry fields
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fields: Last name, First name, or
Company.

3. Click Save.

Edit an Antry

1. Open the phonebook and highlight the entry
you want to edit.

2. In the lower part of the window, select the

tab (Identification, Business, Home, Notes

)

where you wish to make the modification.

3. Click in the field you want to edit and make
the necessary modifications.

4. Click Save.25

Delete an Entry

1. Open the phonebook and highlight the entry
you want to delete.

2. Click the Delete button. A popup window
prompts you to confirm deletion.

3. Click YES.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Host Interface PC Card TypeII slot

Antenna Internal Tri-band Antenna

LED Indicators

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ACT: LINK BASE
STATION

Frequency Band

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EGSM Tx : 880 ~ 915MHz
EGSM Rx: 925 ~ 960MHz
DCS Tx: 1710 ~ 1785 MHz
DCS Rx: 1805 ~ 1880MHz
PCS Tx: 1850 ~ 1910MHz
PCS Rx: 1930 ~ 1990MHz

Operation mode

GPRS multi-slot class 10 mode
(up to 4 download channels and 2
upload channels)

Coding Scheme

Supports all coding schemes(1,2,3
and 4)

Device Class GPRS mobile station class B

SIM Interface SIM card Holder: Type 3V

Transmission
Power

  Class 4(2W) for GSM900

Class 1(1W) for GSM1800 and

GSM1900

Receiver Sensitivity
@ARP
BER <2.4%

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Data Rate

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GPRS data downlink transfer:

85.6 kbps(Max.)
GPRS data uplink transfer:

21.4 kbps(Max.)
SMS: Over CSD or GPRS
connections

Power
Consumption

Operating Voltage: 4.75V~5.25V

  Active mode: 600

mA(Max.)

Idle mode: 40
mA(Typical)

Physical
Specifications

  Weight: 50g

Dimension: 125.81 (L) x

54.05 (W) x 11.46 (H)
mm

Environment
Specifications

  Storage Temperature: -20~70

℃ ambient temperature

Storage humidity: 90%
maximum (non-condensing)

Supported OS

Windows
98/ME/2000/XP/PocketPC 2002