Samsung SWDB1100L Users Manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider.

Printed in Korea World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA

English. 08/2008. Rev. 1.0

Samsung B1100L

user manual

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

Warning

—situations that could cause injury to yourself or

others

Caution

—situations that could cause damage to your

device or other equipment

Note

—notes, usage tips, or additional information

safety and usage information 4

Safety warnings ............................................................................ 4

Safety precautions ........................................................................ 6

Important usage information ......................................................... 8

introducing your dongle 10

Unpack ...................................................................................... 10

Dongle layout ............................................................................. 11

Install the USIM card .................................................................. 12

Insert a memory card (optional) .................................................. 13

Connect the dongle to your PC .................................................. 14

Install the USB driver and connection manager program ............ 16

using functions 17

Run the connection manager program ....................................... 17

Use the tray icon ........................................................................ 18

Connect to the Internet ............................................................... 18

Use message functions .............................................................. 19

Create and send a text message ............................................ 19

Set junk message options ...................................................... 19

Check messages ................................................................... 20

Create a new folder ................................................................ 21

Use Phonebook functions .......................................................... 22

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Add a new contact ................................................................. 22

Find a contact ........................................................................ 22

Create a new group ............................................................... 22

Export or import contacts ...................................................... 23

Use Messenger .......................................................................... 24

Use a removable disk ................................................................. 24

customising your dongle 25

Customise the settings ............................................................... 25

Set general settings ............................................................... 25

Lock the USIM card ............................................................... 25

Change the PIN ..................................................................... 26

Change the network ............................................................... 26

Configure Internet settings ..................................................... 27

Set initialisation settings ......................................................... 27

Change Modem settings ........................................................ 28

Change the language ............................................................. 28

View the online help .................................................................... 28

troubleshooting 29

Frequently asked questions ........................................................ 29

About the device and services ............................................... 29

About the connection manager program ................................ 31

Warranty and parts replacement ................................................. 33

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safety and usage information

Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your device.

Safety warnings

Keep your device away from small children and pets

Keep your device and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.

Handle and dispose of devices with care

• Never dispose of the device in a fire. Follow all local regulations

when disposing used devices.

• Never place your device on or in heating devices, such as

microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Devices may explode when

overheated.

• Never crush or puncture the device. Avoid exposing the device to

high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit

and overheating.

Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments

Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your device whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. The device could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories.

safety and usage information

Safety precautions

Drive safely at all times

Avoid using your device while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of devices while driving.

safety and usage information

Follow all safety warnings and regulations

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a device in a certain area.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury.

Turn off the device near medical equipment

Your device can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.

Turn off the device or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft

Your device can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your device or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.

Protect the device from damage

Avoid exposing devices to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your devices.

Handle your device carefully and sensibly

• Do not allow your device to get wet—liquids can cause serious

damage. Do not handle your device with wet hands. Water damage

to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

• Avoid using or storing your device in dusty, dirty areas to prevent

damage to moving parts.

• Your device is a complex electronic device—protect it from impacts

and rough handling to avoid serious damage.

• Do not paint your device, as paint can clog moving parts and

prevent proper operation.

• Your device and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to

magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with

magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with

magnetic fields for extended periods of time.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices

Your device emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.

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Important usage information

Allow only qualified personnel to service your device

Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your warranty.

safety and usage information

Handle USIM cards and memory cards with care

• Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing

information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the

card or device.

• Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical

noise from other devices.

• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory

cards.

• Do not touch gold-colored contacts or terminals with your fingers or

metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.

introducing your dongle

Learn about your dongle’s layout and get started by assembling and setting up your device for its first use.

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

•HSDPA USB Dongle

•User manual

• Extension cable

•Y-cable

Dongle layout

USB connector

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Front cover

Memory card slot

Status light

Install the USIM card

When you subscribe to service, you will receive a Universal Subscriber Identity Module or USIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.

Remove the rear cover and insert the USIM card.

Place the USIM card in the dongle with the gold-coloured contacts

facing down.

• To prevent someone using your USIM card when it is stolen or lost, you can lock the card. See page 24.

• To purchase a USIM card or subscribe to a network, contact your service provider.

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Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your dongle accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the dongle.

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2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing up.

3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place.

To remove to memory card, push it gently until it disengages from the dongle, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

Connect the dongle to your PC

1. Slide open the front cover until it locks in place and rotate the USB connector.

2. Connect the dongle to a USB port on a PC. The status light blinks, and then becomes solid blue. Now the

dongle is ready to be used.

You can also connect the dongle and the PC with the supplied extension cable.

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• Connect the USB connector to the USB port carefully. Forcing the connector to the wrong way may damage the USB connector or USB port.

• If the dongle does not work properly, it could be because of a lack of power. Use the Y-cable to connect the dongle designed to plug into two USB ports to supply extra power.

Auxiliary cable

Main USB

data cable

Install the USB driver and connection manager program

1. Connect the dongle to a USB port on a PC. When connected, an InstallShield Wizard window will appear on

the PC.

2. Click [Next].

3. Click [Next] (if necessary, click [Change] to change the destination folder).

4. Click [Install] to begin installing the USB driver and the connection manager program.

5. When the installation is finished, click [Finish].

Check the USB driver

Click [Start] and select [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware]

When the USB driver is successfully installed, you can check the name of the dongle on the Device Manager window.

→ [Device Manger].

If you need to reinstall the USB driver, double-click the Setup.exe file saved in the destination folder (default folder: c:\Program\Connection Manager\Driver\).

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