Sony F3231011 User Guide

Mobile Broadband PC Card

PC300 HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE

User Guide

Contents

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

About this guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

How this guide is organised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Additional resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PC300 Communications Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hardware overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Protective Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Accessory Antenna GCA-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SIM Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Network and subscription requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Guidelines for safe and efficient use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Generic SEMC Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FCC statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card

First edition (July 2007)
This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without an y 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 utilisation in machines
capable of reproduction or retrieval, without the express written permission of the copyright holders
is prohibited. Reverse engineering is also prohibited.

Windows and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in
the United States and/or other countries.

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

All rights reserved.
© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2007
Publication number: 1202-3264 2 (P2A)

Contents ii

About this guide

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card.
This guide includes an overview of the supported features, detailed techni cal sp ecifications,

system requirements, and safety guidelines for your PC300.

Note:

Be sure to read all safety guidelines in this document before using your PC300.

How this guide is organised

Chapter 1: Overview on page 1, contains an overview of your PC300 and the features that it
supports. It also provides a list of the requirements and tools needed to use your new PC300.

Chapter 2: Technical specifications on page 8, provides detailed technical specifications for your
PC300.

Chapter 3: Additional information on page 13, provides safety guidelines, warranty information,
and regulations that are relevant to your PC300.

Additional resources

Additional resources can be found on the CD provided with your Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile
Broadband PC Card or on the Internet at the Sony Ericsson support Website.

Sony Ericsson support Website

You can use the Sony Ericsson Website to find the most up-to-date product information and support
wherever you are. It gives you access to online customer services, user manuals, the latest software
downloads, and other useful information. For more information, go to:

www.sonyericsson.com/support

Publications

Sony Ericsson provides the following documents with your PC300. The PDF documents are in

®

Adobe
hard drive when the Wireless Manager software is installed. All of the documents are also available
for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support

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

• A PDF Wireless Manager User Guide that provides a comprehensive description of how to

• A PDF PC Card User Guide (this document) that contains a detailed description of your PC300

Portable Document Format and are included on the CD-ROM. They are also copied to your

install and use your PC Card with the Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager application. Wireless
Manager enables you to set up and make Internet connections, send and receive text messages
and manage your Phonebook.

and the features that it supports.

Note:

If necessary you can download and install the Adobe® Reader® from www.adobe.com

iii About this guide

Your mobile operator may provide alternative application software and documentation.

About this guide iv

Overview

PC300 Communications Summary

Your Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card keeps you in touch, enabling you to use the
best available mobile service wherever you are. It supports tri-band UMTS and quad-band GSM:

GSM

GPRS
EDGE

850MHz
900MHz
1800MHz
1900MHZ

UMTS

HSDPA

850MHz
1900MHz
2100MHz

Your PC300 supports the following communications services:

Service

HSDPA
UMTS
EDGE

GPRS

Maximum Download

Speed

3.6Mbps 384kbps

384kbps 384kbps

247.4kbps 123.7kbps

53.6kbps (CS-2)

85.6kbps (CS-4)

Maximum Upload

Speed

26.8kbps (CS-2)

42.8kbps (CS-4)

SMS

Where UMTS service with HSDPA is available, your PC300 can connect at speeds up to 3.6Mbps.
Your PC300 provides automatic fallback to to UMTS where HSDPA is not available and to EDGE
or GPRS service where UMTS is not available (network support required). This section describes
the services that the PC300 supports:

• High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)

HSDPA is an enhancement to UMTS networks which enables the downlink speed to be dra­matically increased; up to 3.6Mbps using the PC300. File downloads will be faster, whilst
applications such as video streaming may operate at higher quality and greater reliability.
The maximum speed available depends on the configuration of the mobile network and local
conditions such as distance to the base station.

• Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)

UMTS is a 3G technology standard for wide-area wireless data communication that is based
on the GSM standard. The UMTS standard uses advanced network operator mobile Internet
services to achieve data transfer rates up to 384 kbps, which are ideal for media streaming,
video MMS, instant shopping, and banking.

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Checklist

• Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)

EDGE enhances GPRS by increasing data throughput over GPRS by as much as three times,
depending upon the network radio signal strength and quality. GPRS networks that a re
enhanced with EDGE are often referred to as Enhanced GPRS (E-GPRS) networks.
EDGE provides the “always on” capability of GPRS but at faster speeds. EDGE technology
is transparent — simply make a GPRS connection as usual and benefit from the increase in
speed where EDGE is available in a network. When EDGE is available you can expect
increased speeds of up to 200 kbps, dependent on network coverage.

• General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)

GPRS is a type of network connection that provides “always on” mobility. The connection
set up is fast. After you are connected, applications can send and receive data whenever
required. In today’s GPRS networks, the PC300 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps
and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kbps.

• Short Message Service (SMS)

You can send and receive SMS text messages using the Text Messages window in Wireless
Manager or other application software.

The following items should be in the box when you unpack it:

• Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card

• Protective case for storing your PC300

• Quick Start Guide

•CD-ROM
The CD contains the necessary drivers, software, and documentation that you need to get started.

Hardware overview

Your Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card is a standard 32-bit CardBus PC Card
with a 15mm extension which contains the GSM/UMTS antenna. An access door is provided which
allows you to connect an accessory antenna for improved radio performance in low signal locations.

Overview 2

The external antenna connector is an MMCX pattern.
The PC300 is a 3.3 volt PC card and has mechanical keying to prevent insertion in older 5 volt only

PCMCIA slots. Laptops 'Designed for Windows 98' and onwards have 3.3 volt support.
The amount of power that your PC300 draws from the laptop battery depends on several factors,

including status, frequency band, and distance to the base station that is used.
The PC300 can be turned off under software control from the Wireless Manager application or the

signal strength icon in the status tray. It is recommended that the user remove the card from the laptop
when flying to prevent any accidental transmission.

Protective Case

When it is not in use, you should store your PC300 in the protective case. You can affix a lanyard to
the case if required, so that you can carry your PC300 around your neck. The protective case can also
accomodate the accessory antenna.

You may attach a
lanyard here

Accessory Antenna GCA-14

GCA-14 is an accessory antenna to be used with PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card in order to
enhance signal strength when using your PC Card in areas far from base stations or in areas with low
GSM or UMTS network signal strength.

To attach the accessory antenna

1. Open the antenna connector door in the plastic extension part of your PC300.

2. Plug the accessory antenna in to the antenna connector.

Insert your
PC300 from
this end

3Overview