Sony F1041011 User Manual

GC82

Sony Ericsson EDGE PC Card Modem GC82

User’s Guide

Content

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Services Available Over the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

GC82 Hardware Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Start Using GC82 Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

GC82 Manager Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

GC82 Manager Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Class 0 SMS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Windows Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Create a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

GPRS Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

CSD Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TCP/IP Optimisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Modify a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Delete a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using your Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Browse the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Send and Receive emails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

GC82 Manager Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

GC82 Manager Telephony Settings Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Divert Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Restrict Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

GC82 Manager SMS Messages Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

SMS Manager Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

GC82 Manager Phone Book Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

The Phone Book Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Phone Book Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

2 Contents

GC82 Manager Online Services Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

GC82 Manager Icon Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Software Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

SIM Card Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Sony Ericsson Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Limitation of liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Disputes and Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

FCC Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Appendix A - Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

General Connection Parameters for CSD and GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

CSD Specific Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Sony Ericsson Edge PC Card Modem GC82

First edition (October 2003) This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any

warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual.

This manual is copyrighted work of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sweden. The programs referred to herein are copyrighted and trademarked works of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sweden. Reproduction in whole or in part, including utilization in machines capable of reproduction or retrieval, without the express written permission of the copyright holders is prohibited. Reverse engineering is also prohibited.

All other product or service names mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective companies.

 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2003

Publication number: EN/LZT 123 7639 R1A

4 Contents

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for buying the Sony Ericsson Edge PC Card Modem GC82. The GC82 is a standard size type II PC card for GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 850 and 1900 MHz, enabling laptop users to have mobile access to the internet or corporate network with flexibility and high speed, including ‘always online’ capability via GPRS/EDGE. The GC82 is very simple to install and use; the software provided allows you to select the best data service available so that the GC82 is always available for data transfer.

The GC82 enables your laptop PC to:

• Browse the Internet

• Send and receive e-mails

• Receive information services in real time

• Access files, databases and discussion groups

• Send and receive SMS text messages

• Edit SIM card entries

Note:

Before using your GC82 you MUST read Important Information on page 48.

Hardware Overview

The GC82 is a standard type II PC card. The card is standard length and only the antenna protrudes outside the PC card slot.

The amount of power drawn from the laptop battery is dependant upon a number of factors including status, distance to the base station and number of timeslots used. See Technical Specifications on page 51 for a general guide to power consumption.

Before you can start using the GC82 you need to put the hardware together. You will also need a SIM card.

SIM Card

When you subscribe to a mobile network operator, you are issued with a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). The SIM contains your personal subscriber data. You need a SIM to use GC82.

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Software Overview

GC82 Manager

You can use the GC82 Manager to:

• Display GC82 status information

• Create or modify connection settings

• Connect to the Internet or a corporate network

• Manage GC82 settings

• Manage SIM card and PC phone books

• Send and receive SMS messages

Using the GC82 with your Applications

Data Programs

You can use the GC82 as a modem to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of applications.

Fax Programs

You can use the GC82 as a fax provided you have the correct software, e.g. Microsoft Fax (Windows 2000 and XP).

Documentation

The GC82’s documentation is designed to enhance your understanding of its capabilities. The following guides are provided:

• A printed Quick Start Guide aimed at getting you operational as quickly as possible.

• An online User’s Guide (this document) containing a comprehensive description of the GC82

The User’s Guide is located on GC82 CD-ROM as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. The GC82 CD-ROM also contains Adobe Acrobat Reader

Illustrations

The illustrations in this manual were obtained using the GC82 on a Microsoft Windows operating system. The dialogs that appear on your PC may differ depending on the version of Windows

functionality. You can read the guide on the computer screen or print it on to either European A4 or American Letter sized paper.

which you can install if necessary.

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in use.

6 Introduction

Getting Started

Checklist

Make sure the following items are in the box when you unpack it:

• Protective case for storing the GC82 and its antenna

• GC82 PC Card

• Antenna

• Quick Start Guide

•CD-ROM The CD contains; drivers, software, documentation and a readme file.

System Requirements

This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for running the GC82 PC Card.

Network and Subscription

The network subscription you use in conjunction with your GC82 depends on the subscriptions your network operator can provide. Contact your network operator or service provider to make sure the options you require are available. Make sure that data options are included in your subscription, as these are usually optional services.

Note:

Mobile operators often provide a number of connectivity options via GPRS such as WAP and Internet, so check that the Internet or VPN service you require is enabled for your subscription.

The functionality of the different subscriptions available from networks operators are discussed below:

Circuit Switched Data (CSD)

CSD is the original GSM network data transfer method, used in the past for WAP. Almost all GSM networks have this capability at 9.6 kbps. It is possible for the network to upgrade the speed to 14.4 kbps. The GC82 operates at this higher speed where available.

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)

GPRS is a new network connection which provides “always on” mobility. The connection set up is fast and, once connected, applications may send and receive data whenever required. In today’s GPRS networks, the GC82 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kbps.

Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)

EDGE enhances GPRS by increasing data throughput by a factor of 3. GPRS networks enhanced with EDGE are often referred to as E-GPRS (Enhanced GPRS) networks. EDGE provides the “always on” capability of GPRS but with greater speed. EDGE technology is transparent, simply

Getting Started 7

Hardware

Software

make a GPRS connection as usual and benefit from the increase in speed where EDGE is available in a network.

Short Message Service (SMS)

The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in the GC82 Manager, see GC82 Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 34, for more details.

You will need:

• A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to run the version of Windows

installed on it.

• A 16 bit type II PC Card slot.

• Sony Ericsson Edge PC Card Modem GC82

• a SIM card

You will need:

•Windows

98SE, Me, 2000 (SP2) or XP.

• Sony Ericsson GC82 Manager CD-ROM.

Services Available Over the Internet

The Sony Ericsson web site contains support to facilitate easy communi cations an d rapid info rmation retrieval, wherever you are. It gives you access to on-line customer services, on-line user manuals, software downloads, and useful information. The address is:

http://www.SonyEricsson.com/support

Sony Ericsson’s home page address is:

http://www.SonyEricsson.com

8 Getting Started

Installation

The GC82 Manager CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC82. The software is simple to set up and operate, but before you begin you will need to make sure that the services you require are included on your SIM card subscription. For an explanation of the services that are available see Network and Subscription on page 7. Contact the organization that supplied you with your SIM card and request that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you require are added to your subscription.

The CD-ROM contains the following software:

• GC82 Manager

• User Documentation

•On-line Help

• ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC82

GC82 Hardware Set Up

1. Collect your GC82 card, antenna and SIM card together.

2. Insert your SIM card into the slot on the back of GC82, with the gold contacts facing downwards

Note:

The cut corner of the SIM card must be placed into the PC card as demonstrated below, the gold contacts should face downwards.

3. Connect the antenna to the end of the GC82.

If the antenna is obstructing your use of the keyboard you can turn it to a horizontal position and still connect to the network.

If you want to use your other PC card port remove the GC82 whilst you insert the other card. See Safe Removal of the GC82 on page 13 for more details.

When GC82 isn't in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier box provided. The unit, especially the antenna could be damaged if it remains in PC.

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Do not insert the card into the laptop until you have installed the software from the CD-ROM. Simply cancel the New Hardware wizard if the card is accidentally inserted prior to software installation.

Installing the Software

1. Insert the GC82 Manager CD-ROM in your CD drive. After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is displayed.

Note:

If the CD-ROM does not autorun, select Start Run and type D:\Setup.exe into the Run dialog. (Where D is your CD drive.)

2. The Choose Language dialog opens. Click on the drop down list and select the installation

language for your GC82 Software. Click OK.

3. The InstallShield Wizard for Sony Ericsson GC82 Manager opens; follow the instructions

on screen. When installation is complete click Finish.

4. Insert the GC82 PC Card. Make sure the GC82 is fully inserted.

GC82

5. After a few seconds, the New Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto

your PC from the GC82 CD. The wizard may require you to locate a specific driver file. If this happens a dialog opens, click Browse and select:

Component GC82 CD-ROM Location

EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 98SE machine

EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows ME machine

EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 2000/XP machine

D:\Driver\Driver98

D:\Driver\DriverME

D:\Driver\Driver2k

In the above table D is referred to as your CD drive.

10 Installation

Note:

When installing on Windows 98SE, Windows may prompt for the original Windows 98 CD-ROM to be inserted. If the CD-ROM is not inserted when requested, Windows will subsequently reboot with error messages relating to missing files. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the Windows 98SE CD-ROM is available before installation starts.

6. Select the driver file requested by the Wizard and click Open. The Hardware Wizard finishes the

installation.

Note:

If you are prompted to reboot the laptop during software installation, you may find that the GC82 Manager attempts to start before all of the drivers are installed. The scenario is that the New Hardware Wizard is still busy installing the 3 device drivers, the GC82 Manager splash screen appears, followed by a warning dialog saying ”You must have a GC82 Wireless Modem installed to run this application. Please install a GC82 Wireless Modem and try again”. Click OK. Wait for the New Hardware Wizard to complete, rebooting the laptop if required, then start the PC Card Manager using the icon on the desktop or via Programs Sony Ericsson PC Card Manager.

7. Select Programs Sony Ericsson GC82 Manager to start using your GC82.

8. The GC82 and GC82 Manager are ready for use.

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Start Using GC82 Manager

1. T o start GC82 Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson GC82 Manager

or select your desktop shortcut .

2. If requested, enter your SIM Card/Phone Lock PIN and click OK. It is only necessary to enter

the PIN number once during a PC session. You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct PIN code. If you fail to enter the SIM PIN

correctly it is blocked and if you fail to enter the Phone Lock PIN cor rect ly y our GC82 i s locked . Contact your network operator for an unblock code (PUK). Enter the unblock code into the Card Blocked dialog and enter a new PIN code and confirm it.

To set the SIM Card PIN and Phone Lock PIN, see Locks on page 28.

3. The Radio dialog opens, select the required state for your GC82 radio transmission. See GC82 Manager Preferences on page 15 for more details.

4. The GC82 Manager opens, displaying the Status screen. Connectivity details are displayed on this screen, the current signal strength and GPRS availability should be listed. See GC82 Manager Status Screen on page 25, for more details.

5. The GC82 Manager Icon is displayed in the system tray of your PC.

GC82 Manager Icon

The GC82 Manager Icon shows the current status of the GC82, which is typically the curren t network signal strength and the GSM/GPRS/EDGE service status, similar to a mobile phone display. If you right click on the GC82 Manager Icon a menu is displayed, see The GC82 Manager Icon Menus on page 14 for details on the menu options.

Place your mouse cursor over the GC82 Manager Icon to display text indicating:

• GSM or GPRS/EDGE Service availability

•Network name

• Connection information

Three standard Windows is inserted in your PC and connected. They are the Sony Ericsson Wireless WAN Adapter icon, Dial-up Networking icon and the PC card icon.

GC82 Manager Icon

PC Card icon

operating system icons also appear in the system tray when the GC82

PC Card icon

Sony Ericsson Wireless WAN Adapter icon (connected)

1:07 PM

Dial-up Networking icon

GC82 Manager Icon

Sony Ericsson Wireless WAN Adapter icon (disconnected)

2:07 PM

12 Start Using GC82 Manager

• Making Windows Network Connections Visible The Windows connection icons, displayed in the system tray, normally disappear once a connection is made. This means that you may not necessarily see a icon corresponding to each of the icons for your GPRS/EDGE and CSD. To make a icon visible, follow the steps described below.

• Right click the appropriate icon and select Open Network Connections. Alternatively

select Start Settings Network Connections.

• A dialog opens displaying all the network and dial-up connections available on your PC. Right click the one you want to edit.

• Click the Show icon in taskbar when connected box. Click OK to close the dialog. When you have an active connection use your mouse to hover over the icon to view connectivity details.

• PC Card icon

Indicates that a PC card is present and allows the user to see certain properties and also to stop/remove the card.

Safe Removal of the GC82

You must stop the GC82 before attempting to remove it.

1. Close any active GC82 Networking Connections.

2. Exit GC82 Manager.

3. Click on the PC Card icon. A list of currently connected PC Cards is displayed. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC82 Wireless Card.

4. A dialog is displayed telling you it is safe to remove the card.

5. The GC82 PC card can now be removed safely.

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Incorrect removal of the GC82 can damage the card.

GC82 Manager Icon Status

The GC82 Manager Icon icon displays the status of the GC82 network connection.

Radio is set to off or the GC82 Manager has disconnected the GC82

The radio transmitter is enabled, but there is no GSM or GPRS service available

The GC82 has GSM service and indicates a signal strength of 3 out of 5 bars. CSD, SMS and fax may be used, provided these are supported by the subscription. GPRS/EDGE is not available

The GC82 has GSM and GPRS service

GC82 Manager is waiting for the GC82 Card to be inserted.

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The GC82 Manager Icon Menus

Right click one of the following icons to see the GC82 GPRS/EDGE menu options.

The GC82 GPRS/EDGE menu is displayed.

Open GC82 Manager

Turn Radio Off

Connect to MyGPRSservice

Help

About GC82 Manager

Hide to tray

Exit

Note:

Some of these menu options are disabled, depending on the current state of the GC82.

Note:

EDGE capability is not indicated by the GC82 GPRS/EDGE icons.

The GC82 Manager Icon menu options are described below.

Open GC82 Manager

Select Open GC82 Manager or double click on the G C82 Manager icon to open the GC82 Manager.

Radio Status

This menu option is dynamic. It monitors the current state of the GC82 radio transmitter and gives you the option to switch to the opposite state, for example, if your GC82 Radio transmitter is on the menu option reads Turn Radio Off.

You can also set the status of the radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On/Off in the GC82 Manager File menu.

Connect/Disconnect

If you are currently disconnected the menu gives you the option to connect to the most recently used GC82 connection. If you are connected the menu gives you the option to disconnect.

Help

Opens the GC82 Manager Online Help. You can also launch the Online Help from the GC82 Manager Help Menu. Pressing F1 in any of the GC82 Manager dialogs opens the relevant help screen.

About

Displays a dialog that contains GC82 Manager software information.

Hide to Tray

Select the Hide to Tray option to visually close GC82 Manager leaving only the GC82 Manager Icon visible in the system tray. Use the Open GC82 Manager to view the software again.

Exit

Closes the GC82 Manager application, the GC82 Manager Icon will remain in the system tray if you have set it to run in the background. See GC82 Manager Preferences below for more details.

14 Start Using GC82 Manager

GC82 Manager Preferences

You can change the general behavior of the GC82 Manager by selecting specific options in the Preferences... dialog.

1. Select Preferences... in the File menu. The Preferences dialog opens, the Radio Power tab is displayed.

Radio Power Tab

You can use this tab to manage the state of the radio transmitter.

Enable Radio immediately when card inserted

You should normally leave this checkbox turned off. When enabled, the Windows driver turns the radio transmitter on when the card is inserted and leaves it enabled even when the card is not in use. You should check this option if your Windows logon requires you to log on using a dial-up connection, see Windows Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection on page 19 for more details. When you click OK to activate this option the GC82 Manager displays the following dialog.

When this option is selected, the GC82 Manager radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled.

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The radio mode you specify at GC82 Manager start-up appears selected on the Radio tab.

Off

Ask Me Triggers a dialog to be displayed every time the PC

Turn Radio Off At shutdown the radio is turned off. Reset card

When the GC82 Manager is running in radio on mode it is registered to the network and connections can be made and SMS sent and received. The radio can be enabled in several ways;

• Select Radio On when the GC82 Manager starts.

• Specify the required radio state in

Preferences Radio Power.

See GC82 Manager Preferences on page 15 for more details.

Radio Off indicates that the GC82 will not register to the mobile network. You may perform non-communication related activities such as phone book maintenance, but you must turn on the radio in order to make a connection or to send/receive SMS.

is turned on. The dialog asks you if the radio transmitter should be turned on or off during the active PC session. This is also called Aeroplane mode, because it prevents the radio transmitter automatically turning on. This is a useful feature in areas where radio transmitters are not allowed; aircrafts, hospitals or blasting areas. Your GC82 is set to Ask by default.

Turns the radio off and resets the card.

Text Messaging Tab

You can use this tab to enable reception of specific message classes from the SMS Cell Broadcast service and to set the SMS received audio alarm to on or off. Select the radio buttons to activate the options.

Example of SMS Cell Broadcast message types:

To enter multiple SMS Cell Broadcast message types separate each entry with a comma, for example, 000, 034, 076.

Note:

SMS Cell Broadcast message types are network operator specific. Contact your network operator for more details.

This screen also allows you to set a validity period for the SMS messages that you are sending. If your message can not be delivered, for example, if the recipient hasn’t inserted their GC82, the validity period tells your service centre how long to keep trying to send the message.

Code: Cell Broadcast Message

000 Index 010 News Flashes 020 Hospitals 030 Long-distance road reports 040 Weather

16 Start Using GC82 Manager

Notifications Tab

Click the Notifications tab. You can decide if you want to display a splash screen every time GC82 Manager is opened or closed and a program end confirmation box. Select the radio buttons to activate the options.

GPRS Connection Tab

Establish GPRS connection at startup

Select this option to automatically connect to your chosen network when GC82 Manager is started. GC82 Manager waits until GPRS is registered and then it establishes the specified GPRS connection. Simply select the name of the connection to be established from the drop down list. To automatically connect when you start or restart your PC see the example below. If you need to connect at Windows log on see Windows Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection on page 19.

Example: If you want your GC82 to be available and a GPRS internet connection

Miscellaneous Tab

Click the Miscellaneous tab.

to be automatically establis hed when you boot your laptop:

- Set Preferences Miscellaneous Run this program wh en Windows Starts

- Set Preferences GPRS Connection Establish GPRS Connection At Startup and select the GPRS connection required.

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• Hide to tray when minimized If enabled, when the GC82 Manager is minimized, it removes any window from the taskbar, and only shows the small icon in the system tray. To re-open the main wind ow, double-click the tray icon, or select open from the icon menu.

• Run this program when Windows starts If enabled, the GC82 Manager starts when Windows is started. If a GC82 PC Card is detected, the GC82 Manager runs. If not, the program closes (and runs in the background if permitted). When used with Establish GPRS connection at startup, this allows a GPRS session to be automatically connected when the user logs on, see Windows Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial- up Connection on page 19 for more details.

• Minimize when Windows starts If enabled, the GC82 Manager starts when a user logs on to Windows, it appears as an icon in the task bar only. If a GC82 PC Card is detected, the GC82 Manager runs and connects. If not, the program closes (and runs in the background if permitted).

• Allow this program to run in the background If enabled, the GC82 Manager runs in the background, waiting for a GC82 PC Card to be inserted. When the card is detected, the GC82 Manager automatically opens and begins normal operations. When the close box, or File Exit is selected, the GC82 Manager closes but does not exit. It releases control of the card, so it may be stopped and removed, and runs in the background. You can start the program again from the Start menu, double-clicking the system tray icon, or by re-inserting the GC82 PC Card. You can stop GC82 Manager running in the backg rou nd by right clicking on the PC screen and selecting Exit. If you attempt to start GC82 Manager with no GC82 Card inserted a warning dialog is displayed , informing you that the GC82 PC Card is not present, and GC82 Manager switches back to background mode.

• Hide tray icon when no card inserted If this option is selected, GC82 Manager runs in background mode, the GC82 Manager icon is not displayed in the system tray. If the card is inserted, the icon reappears and the GC82 Manager is started.

• Show menu item for Modem Software Update If this option is checked, a File Modem Softwar e Update... menu item is enabled. Selecting this menu command prepares the modem to receive a software update from the Sony Ericsson Update Service. More information about this service can be found at http://www.sonyericsson.com/updateservice/GC82/

Examples: If you want to activate your GC82 when the laptop is booted, so that it is ready

to make a connection and send/receive SMS:

- Set Preferences Miscellaneous Run this program when Windows Starts.

If you want your GC82 to be available and a GPRS internet connection to be automatically establis hed when you boot your laptop:

- Set Preferences Miscellaneous Run this program when Windows Starts.

- Set Preferences GPRS Connections Establish GPRS Connection At Startup.

- Select the GPRS connection required.

If you remove the GC82 during usage and want it to be automatically reactivated when you re-insert it:

- Set Preferences Miscellaneous Allow this program to run in the background.

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Note: If you have Establish GPRS connection at Startup set, then the connection will also be automatically established when you insert the card.

If you want to start the laptop with the GC82 removed and have it automatically activated when it is later inserted:

- Set Preferences Miscellaneous Run this program when Windows Starts.

- Set Preferences Miscellaneous Allow this program to run in the background.

Class 0 SMS Messages

Class 0 messages contain current information and are replaced frequently, for example, traffic reports. The GC82 will display any messages that are sent out whilst it is registered on a network.

Windows Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection

The GC82 PC Card supports the Windows Log on using dial-up connection feature. To log on to Windows using a dial-up connection the GC82 PC Card must be inserted and the radio

enabled before you log on. To enable the radio prior to logon, select Enable radio immediately when card inserted checkbox on the Radio Power preferences tab, see Radio Power Tab on page 15 for more details.

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Never start your PC in this mode if you are in a location where mobile devices shouldn’t be used, for example, on an aeroplane, in hospital or near a blast site.

Only check this option if you need to log on to a Windows Domain via a wireless dial-up connection. This will permit the GC82 to register with the network and establish a connection when the Windows logon screen is displayed.

Note:

It is not possible to display network status or signal strength during the Windows logon procedure, so you should allow enough time for the GC82 to find and register with the wireless network prior to attempting to log on.

The dial-up connections available to the Windows Logon must have been created by a user account with Administrator privilege and designated For all users. This must be done using the Windows Network Connection Wizard, because the GC82 Manager can only create connections for the current user ID.

Normally the Windows Logon using dial-up connection will be using a CSD session to a corporate network, so that the logon credentials can be validated by a Windows Domain Server.

There may be special circumstances where a GPRS dial-up connection is required for logon. To create a GPRS dial-up connection, follow these steps:

1. Create the Windows dial-up connection using the Windows Network Connection Wizard. For the telephone number, use *99***3#.

2. Set the GPRS context parameters in the GC82 PC Card using the following AT commands. Type the AT Commands into the Windows Hyperterminal program.

AT+CGDCONT=3,“IP”,“<AccessPointName>”,“”,0,0

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where <AccessPointName> is the name of the special GPRS access point for your corporate GPRS service.

Note:

In this example, we used GPRS Context 3. There are 10 possible contexts supported by the GC82 PC Card (1..10). Context ID 2 is reserved for use by connections created by the GC82 Manager.

Refer to the GC82 PC Card AT Command Manual or contact your service provider for further assistance.

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