Sony GC79 User Manual

GC79

Sony Ericsson GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79

User’s Guide

Content

Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Services Available Over the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

GC79 Hardware Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Start Using GC79 Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

GC79 Manager Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Icon Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Making Windows Network Connections Visible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

GC79 Manager GSM/GPRS Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Class 0 SMS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Safe Removal of the GC79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Create a GPRS, HSCSD or CSD Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

HSCSD or CSD Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

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

Using your Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Browse the Internet via a GSM/GPRS Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Send and Receive Emails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Create a Wireless LAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

WLAN Connections that do not require Network Key Information . . . . . . . 26

WLAN Connections that do require Network Key Information . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Viewing the Status of your Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Disabling the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Modify a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Advanced Wireless LAN Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sharing an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

GC79 WLAN Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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GC79 Manager Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

GSM Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Wireless LAN Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

GC79 Manager Telephony Settings Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Divert Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Restrict Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

GC79 Manager Phone Book Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The Phone Book Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Phone Book Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

GC79 Manager SMS Messages Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

SMS Manager Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

GC79 Manager Online Services Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

GC79 Manager Icon Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Software Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

GSM/GPRS Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Wireless LAN Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Wireless LAN Performance and Connectivity Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Windows Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Sony Ericsson Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Limitation of liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Disputes and Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Appendix A - GSM Connection Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

General Connection Parameters for CSD/HSCSD and GPRS. . . . . . . . . . 74

CSD/HSCSD Specific Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Appendix B - Windows Log on using a GSM/GPRS Dial-up

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Appendix C - Changing the GC79 Wireless LAN Adapter

Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Appendix D- Initiating a HSCSD Connection from

Outside the GC79 Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Sony Ericsson GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79

First edition (August 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.

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Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2003

Publication number: EN/734-1853-100903 R1A

Contents 5

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for buying the Sony Ericsson GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79.

The GC79 is a combined wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter and triple band GSM product that enables you to communicate wirelessly from your laptop on all five continents, in over one hundred and sixty countries. As the GC79 provides wireless communications you no longer need to carry cables, telephone jack converters, chargers and batteries. The GC79 is very simple to install and use; the software provided allows you to select the best data service available so that the GC79 is always available for data transfer.

The GC79 enables your laptop PC to:

• Connect to your corporate network

• 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 GC79 you MUST read Important Information on page 60.

The GC79 wireless LAN facilities can be used wherever there are connection “hotspots”. Wireless LAN hotspots are becoming increasingly common in both public places, such as hotels and airports (allowing Internet connection), and within offices (providing connections to corporate networks).

The GC79 GSM/GPRS facilities provide almost worldwide portable modem access to the Internet or to corporate networks.

Hardware Overview

The GC79 is a standard 32 bit type II PC card with a 15mm extension which contains the GSM and WLAN antennas.

The amount of power drawn from the laptop battery is dependant upon a number of factors including status, frequency band, distance to GSM base station and number of timeslots used. See Technical Specifications on page 63 for a general guide to power consumption.

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 your GC79.

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Software Overview

GC79 Manager

You can use the GC79 Manager to:

• View GSM/GPRS and wireless LAN status information

• Create or modify connection settings

• Connect to the Internet or a corporate network

• Manage GC79 settings

• Manage SIM card and PC phone books

• Send and receive SMS messages

Using the GC79 with your Applications

Data Programs

You can use the GC79 as a connector to a wireless LAN access point or to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of applications.

The GC79 can also be programmed at command level by application developers; for more details see the AT Commands Manual.

Fax Programs

You can use the GC79 as a fax provided you have the correct software, e.g. Microsoft Fax (supplied with Windows 2000 and XP).

Documentation

The GC79’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 GC79

• An online AT Commands Manual, aimed at application developers, containing a full list of all

The User’s Guide and the AT Commands Manual are located on the GC79 CD-ROM as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. The GC79 CD-ROM also contains Adobe Acrobat Reader install if necessary.

Illustrations

The illustrations in this manual were obtained using the GC79 on a Microsoft Windows operating system. The dialogs that appear on your PC may differ depending on the version of Windows in use.

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

the modem commands that can be used with GC79. The manual can be read online or printed in the same way as the User’s Guide.

which you can

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Introduction 7

Getting Started

Checklist

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

• Protective case for storing the GC79

• GC79 PC Card

•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 GC79 PC Card.

Wireless LAN Connection

In order to use your GC79 as a wireless LAN adapter for a corporate network, you must have the appropriate access and log-on rights. Contact your corporate IT support function to arrange access.

For access to the Internet, you will require the appropriate subscription or one-off usage login from your service provider.

GSM Network and Subscription

The GSM network services you use in conjunction with your GC79 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 GC79 operates at this higher speed where available.

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Hardware

High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD)

HSCSD is an enchanced GSM network capability offered by some network operators. It enables circuit switched data connections to run at a higher data speed, using more than one wireless ‘timeslot’ for the data transmission. This is ideal for providing a faster connection to existing corporate or ISP dial-up facilities. The preferred connection speed is selected when you define the connection using the Connection Wizard.

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 GC79 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kbps.

Short Message Service (SMS)

The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in the GC79 Manager, see GC79 Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 48, 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 32 bit type II PC Card slot.

• Sony Ericsson GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79.

• A SIM card.

Software

You will need:

•Windows

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

• Sony Ericsson GC79 Manager CD-ROM (or files downloaded from the Sony Ericsson support website: www.SonyEricsson.com/support).

Services Available Over the Internet

The Sony Ericsson web site contains support to facilitate easy communications and rapid information retrieval, wherever you are. It gives you access to online customer services, online user manuals, software downloads, and useful information. The address is:

http://www.SonyEricsson.com/support

Sony Ericsson’s M2M home page address is:

http://www.SonyEricsson.com/m2m

General information on wireless LAN can be obtained from:

http://www.wlana.org

Getting Started 9

Installation

The GC79 Manager CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC79. The software is simple to set up and operate.

The CD-ROM contains the following software:

• GC79 Manager

• User Documentation

• On-line Help

• ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC79

Before you Begin

Before you begin, you will need to ensure that you have access rights to your corporate network for wireless LAN connections.

You will also need to make sure that the GSM services you require are included on your SIM card subscription. For an explanation of the services that are available see GSM Network and Subscription on page 8. Contact the organisation that supplied you with your SIM card and request that the specific services (GPRS, HSCSD, CSD or SMS) you require are added to your subscription.

GC79 Hardware Set Up

1. Remove your GC79 card from its protective cover.

2. Place the SIM card into the slot on the back of the GC79.

Note:

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

If you want to use your other PC card slot remove the GC79 whilst you insert the other card. See Safe Removal of the GC79 on page 20 for more details.

When the GC79 isn't in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier provided.

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Installing the Software

1. Insert the GC79 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 GC79 software. Click OK.

3. The InstallShield Wizard for Sony Ericsson GC79 Manager opens; follow the instructions on screen. When installation is complete click Finish.

4. Insert the GC79 PC Card. Make sure the GC79 is fully inserted.

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GC79

5. After a few seconds, the New Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto your PC from the GC79 CD. The wizard may require you to locate a specific driver file. If this happens a dialog opens, click Browse and select:

Component GC79 CD-ROM Location

GPRS Drivers on a Windows 98SE machine

GPRS Drivers on a Windows ME machine

GPRS Drivers on a Windows 2000/XP machine

Wireless LAN Driver (bcmwl5.inf) on a Windows 2000/XP/ME machine

Wireless LAN Driver (bcmwl5a.inf) on a Windows 98SE machine

D:\Driver\Driver98

D:\Driver\DriverME

D:\Driver\Driver2k

D:\wlan

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

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

Note:

This procedure must be repeated if, in the future, the card is inserted into a different PC Card slot in your PC.

7. Select Programs Sony Ericsson GC79 Manager to start using your GC79. The GC79 and GC79 Manager are ready for use.

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Start Using GC79 Manager

1. To start GC79 Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson GC79 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, the SIM is blocked; and if you fail to enter the Phone Lock PIN correctly, your GC79 is locked. Contact your GSM network operator for details of how to unlock it.

To set the SIM Card PIN and Phone Lock PIN, see Locks on page 38.

3. The Radio dialog opens, select the required state for your GC79 GSM/GPRS radio transmission. See GC79 Manager GSM/GPRS Preferences on page 16 for more details.

4. The GC79 Manager opens, displaying the Status screen. Connectivity details are displayed on this screen. GC79 Manager Status Screen on page 35, for more details.

5. The GC79 Manager icons are displayed in the system tray of your PC.

GC79 Manager Icons

The GC79 Manager icons, displayed in your desktop system tray, allow you to view the current status of the GC79. Simply place your mouse cursor over an icon to display text.

Some of these icons have menus associated with them. See Icon Menus on page 14 for details.

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GSM/GPRS Icons

Wireless LAN Icons

GSM/GPRS radio is disabled.

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

GC79 Manager is waiting for the GC79 card to be inserted.

The GC79 has GSM service and indicates a signal strength of 3 out of 5 bars. CSD, HSCSD, SMS and fax may be used, provided these are supported by the subscription. GPRS is not available.

The GC79 has GSM and GPRS service. GPRS, CSD, HSCSD, SMS and fax may be used, provided these are supported by the subscription.

Wireless LAN radio is disabled.

The wireless LAN radio transmitter is enabled, but there is no network available.

Windows Icons

The GC79 has made a wireless LAN network connection. The degree to which this icon is green indicates the signal strength.

In addition, the following standard Windows

operating system icons also appear in the system

tray when the GC79 is inserted in your PC and in use.

Active Windows dial-up or wireless connection. Hover your mouse over the icon or double click it to display information about the network connection (e.g. number of bytes sent/received). Up to two of these icons may be displayed; representing either Dial-up or GSM/GPRS, and wireless LAN connections.

Disconnected Windows dial-up or wireless connection. Up to two of these icons may be displayed; representing GSM/GPRS and wireless LAN connections.

These icons allow you to edit your Windows Network dial-up connections. See Making Windows Network Connections Visible on page 16 for details.

PC Card icon. This indicates that a PC card is present. It allows you to see certain properties and also to stop / remove the card. See Safe Removal of the GC79 on page 20 for details.

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Icon Menus

GC79 GSM/GPRS menu

Right click one of the following icons to see the GC79 GSM/GPRS menu options.

The GC79 GSM/GPRS menu is displayed.

Note:

Some of the these menu options are disabled, depending on the current state of the GC79.

The GC79 GSM/GPRS menu options are described below.

Open GC79 Manager

Select Open GC79 Manager or double click on the GC79 Manager icon to open the GC79 Manager.

Radio Status (Turn GSM/GRPS Radio On/Off)

This menu option is dynamic. It monitors the current state of the GC79 GSM/GPRS radio transmitter and gives you the option to switch to the opposite state, for example, if your GC79 GSM/GPRS radio transmitter is on the menu option reads Turn GSM/GPRS Radio Off.

You can also set the status of the GSM/GPRS radio transmitter by selecting Turn GSM/GPRS Radio On/Off in the GC79 Manager File menu.

Connect/Disconnect

If you are currently disconnected the menu gives you the option to connect to the most recently used GC79 GSM/GPRS connection. If you are connected the menu gives you the option to disconnect.

Help

Opens the GC79 Manager Online Help. You can also launch the Online Help from the GC79 Manager Help Menu. Pressing F1 in any of the GC79 Manager dialogs opens the relevant

help screen.

About

Displays a dialog that contains GC79 Manager software information.

Hide to Tray

Select the Hide to Tray option to visually close GC79 Manager leaving only the icons visible in the system tray. Use the Open GC79 Manager option to view the software again.

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Exit

Closes the GC79 Manager application, the GC79 Manager Icon will remain in the system tray if you have set it to run in the background. See GC79 Manager GSM/GPRS Preferences on page 16 for more details.

GC79 Wireless Control menu

Right click on one of the following icons to see the GC79 Wireless Control menu options.

The GC79 Wireless Control menu is displayed.

The GC79 Wireless Control menu options are described below.

Help

This menu option provides information about the GC79 Wireless Control Utility.

Country (Where provided)

This menu option allows you to select the operating characteristics that comply with the regulations that apply in a particular country. Before connecting to a wireless network, you should verify that the Country value is correct. If you travel to different countries, you must remember to change the Country as appropriate.

If the destination country is not listed, set the value to Worldwide.

Open Utility

Opens the Wireless Configuration Utility.

See Create a Wireless LAN Connection on page 25 for details.

Radio Status (Enable / Disable Radio)

This menu option is dynamic. It monitors the current state of the GC79 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you the option to switch to the opposite state, for example, if your GC79 Radio transmitter is on the menu option reads Disable Radio.

You can also set the status of the wireless LAN radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On/Off in the GC79 Manager File menu.

Hide

This menu option allows you to hide the icon from view on the system tray.

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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 GSM/GPRS and wireless LAN connections.

To make a icon visible, follow the steps described below.

1. Right click the appropriate icon and select Open Network and Dial-up Connections. Alternatively select Start Settings Network and Dial-up Connections.

2. A dialog opens displaying all the network connections available on your PC. Right click the one you want to edit.

3. Click the Show icon in notification area 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.

GC79 Manager GSM/GPRS Preferences

You can change the general GSM/GPRS behaviour of the GC79 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.

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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 Appendix B - Windows Log on using a GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on page 76 for more details. When you click OK to activate this option the GC79 Manager displays the following dialog.

When this option is selected, the GC79 Manager radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled.

The radio mode you specify at GC79 Manager start-up appears selected on the Radio tab. When the GC79 Manager is running in radio on mode it is registered to the GSM network and connections can be made and SMS sent and received. The radio can be enabled in several ways;

• Select Turn Radio On when the GC79 Manager starts.

• Specify the required radio state in

Preferences

Radio Power.

Off

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

Turn Radio Off At shutdown the radio is turned off.

Reset card

Radio Off indicates that the GC79 will not register to the mobile GSM network. You may perform noncommunication 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.

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 GC79 is set to Ask me by default.

Turns the radio off and resets the card.

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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 specific. Contact your GSM 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 GC79, the validity period tells your service centre how long to keep trying to send the message.

Notifications Tab

Click the Notifications tab. You can decide if you want to display a splash screen every time GC79 Manager is opened or closed and a program end confirmation box. Select the radio buttons to activate the options.

Code: Cell Broadcast Message

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

GPRS Connection Tab

Establish GPRS connection at startup

Select this option to automatically connect to your chosen GSM network when GC79 Manager is started. GC79 Manager waits until GPRS is registered and then it establish 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 Appendix B - Windows Log on using a GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on page 76.

Example: If you want your GC79 to be available and a GPRS internet connection to

Re-establish GPRS connection if dropped

If this option is checked, the GC79 Manager will attempt to re-establish the GPRS connection if it is disconnected due to GSM network problem (poor signal, etc).

be automatically established when you boot your laptop:

- Set Preferences Misc Run this program when Windows Starts

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

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Miscellaneous Tab

Click the Miscellaneous tab.

• Hide to tray when minimized

• Run this program when Windows starts

If enabled, when the GC79 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 window, double-click the tray icon, or select open from the icon menu.

If enabled, the GC79 Manager starts when Windows is started. If a GC79 PC Card is detected, the GC79 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 Appendix B - Windows Log on using a GSM/ GPRS Dial-up Connection on page 76 for more details.

• Minimize when Windows starts If enabled, the GC79 Manager starts when a user logs on to Windows, it appears as an icon in the task bar only. If a GC79 PC Card is detected, the GC79 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 GC79 Manager runs in the background, waiting for a GC79 PC Card to be inserted. When the card is detected, the GC79 Manager automatically opens and begins normal operations.

When the close box, or File Exit is selected, the GC79 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 GC79 PC Card. You can stop GC79 Manager running in the background by right clicking on the PC screen and selecting Exit. If you attempt to start GC79 Manager with no GC79 Card inserted a warning dialog is displayed, informing you that the GC79 PC Card is not present, and GC79 Manager switches back to background mode.

• Hide tray icon when no card inserted If this option is selected, GC79 Manager runs in background mode, the GC79 Manager icon is not displayed in the system tray. If the card is inserted, the icon reappears and the GC79 Manager is started.

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• Show menu item for Modem Software Update If this option is checked, a File Modem Software Update... menu item is enabled.

Selecting this menu command prepares the GC79 PC card to receive a software update from the Sony Ericsson Update Service. More information about this service can be found at http://www.SonyEricsson.com/support

Examples: If you want to activate your GC79 when the laptop is booted, so that it is ready

Class 0 SMS Messages

Class 0 messages contain current information and are replaced frequently, for example, traffic reports. The GC79 will display any messages that are sent out whilst it is registered on a GSM network. See Text Messaging Tab on page 18 for further details.

to make a connection and send/receive SMS:

- Set Preferences Misc Run this program when Windows Starts.

If you want your GC79 to be available and a GPRS internet connection to be automatically established when you boot your laptop:

- Set Preferences Misc Run this program when Windows Starts.

- Set Preferences GPRS Connections Establish GPRS Connection At Startup.

- Select the GPRS connection required.

If you remove the GC79 during usage and want it to be automatically reactivated when you re-insert it:

- Set Preferences Misc Allow this program to run in the background. 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 GC79 removed and have it automatically activated when it is later inserted:

- Set Preferences Misc Run this program when Windows Starts.

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

Safe Removal of the GC79

You must stop the GC79 before attempting to remove it.

1. Close any active GC79 Networking Connections.

2. Exit GC79 Manager.

3. Click on the PC Card icon. A list of currently connected PC Cards is displayed. Select Safely remove Sony Ericsson GC79 Wireless Modem.

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

5. The GC79 Card can now be removed safely.

Important!

Incorrect removal of the GC79 can damage the card.

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Create a GPRS, HSCSD or CSD Connection

1. Click or select View Connection Wizard. The Connection Wizard opens.

2. Select the radio button next to Create a new connection, enter a name, for example ‘My Connection’, click Next.

Note:

Your connection name should not exceed 16 characters for it to be fully visible in GC79 Manager.

3. The Type of Connection screen opens. From here you select the type of connection you require:

• For GPRS see steps 4 to 8

• For CSD/HSCSD see steps 9 to 12

GPRS Connection

4. Select GPRS. Select your Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list. If your Network Operator isn’t listed selected <Other>. Click Next. See GSM Network and Subscription on page 8 for more information on GPRS.

Note:

Type the first letter of the Network Operator you require into the field to list all the operators that start with that letter.

5. The Access Point Name dialog opens. Your Network Operator’s Access Point Name or Names (APNs) are displayed, select the APN you want to use. If no APNs are listed contact your Network Operator and ask them to supply an APN.

6. To modify the selected APN’s settings, Click Advanced.... See Appendix A - GSM Connection

Parameters on page 74, for descriptions of the updateable parameters in the Advanced dialog. Click Apply to save any changes before closing the dialog. Click Next.

7. If you have a logon for your service provider, enter you User ID and Password into the specific fields. If you don’t need a username and password to connect leave the fields blank. Click Next.

Note:

Some versions of Windows® deliberately change the number of asterisks that represent a password and place asterisks in the password field when the password is blank in order to make the display secure.

8. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your settings.

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HSCSD or CSD Connection

9. Select CSD/HSCSD. Select your service provider from the Choose Network drop down list. If your service provider isn’t listed selected <Other>. Click Next.

10. If you selected a Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list, the telephone number screen should be automatically filled in. If you selected <Other> from the Choose Network drop down list; enter the number you need to dial to connect to your Network Operator in the Telephone Number field; include your country and area code. Ensure Use Area Code and Country Code is de-selected.

Note:

Contact your Network Operator for a telephone number if necessary.

11. Click Advanced.... To create a HSCSD connection you must specify your preferred network

connection speed from the drop down list and the method you want to use to connect to the network, on the Speed tab of the Advanced dialog. Click Next.

Note:

If you are unsure which speed to choose from the Speed tab, start with Analogue 9600, and check to see if it works. Once your connection works on Analog, you can try the V110/V120 settings to see if faster speeds are available. V110/V120 also connects faster than analog. When roaming you may need to repeat this procedure to adapt your settings to the capability of the local network operator.

12.Select the Options tab in the Advanced dialog to specify a callback number, if required. Callback is a service that allows the call direction to be reversed. If you want to watch the progress of a callback in a terminal window click the Show Terminal Window After Dialing box.

See Appendix A - GSM Connection Parameters on page 74, for descriptions of the updateable parameters in the Advanced dialog. Click Apply to save any changes before closing the dialog.

13. If you need a User ID and Password to logon to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. If you don’t need a username and password leave the fields blank. Click Next.

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Note:

14. Click Finish to create your Dial-up or Back to review your settings.

Modify a Connection

1. Select Modify a connection. The Select a connection drop down menu is activated. Click on the menu and select the connection you want to modify.

2. Click Next.

3. Change settings as required.

Delete a Connection

1. Select Delete a connection. The Select a connection drop down menu is activated. Click on the menu and select the connection you want to delete.

2. Click Next. The Success screen is displayed. Click Finish to close the Connection Wizard.

Using your Connection

To Connect

1. Open GC79 Manager.

2. If requested enter your SIM Card PIN and click OK. The Status screen is displayed.

3. Select the connection you require from the drop down list and click Connect.

Tip:

To see detailed connection information, including the speed allocated for an HSCSD connection, select View

To disconnect an active connection

1. Click Disconnect on the Status screen.

The GC79 Manager ends the connection.

Alternatively:

Right click on the GC79 Manager icon in the system tray and select Disconnect.

Note:

You can also use the Preferences dialog to set up auto connection when the GC79 Manager is opened. See GC79 Manager GSM/GPRS Preferences on page 16 for more details.

GC79 Manager Information.

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Browse the Internet via a GSM/GPRS Connection

You can connect to the Internet using a CSD/HSCSD or GPRS connection:

1. Open your preferred connection from the Status screen. See Using your Connection above for details on opening a connection.

2. Start your Internet browser. You are online and can browse the Internet.

Send and Receive Emails

You will need an email program installed on your PC in order to send and receive emails. You can send and receive emails using a CSD/HSCSD or GPRS connection:

1. Open your preferred connection from the Status screen. See Connection on page 36 for details on opening a connection.

2. Start your email program. You are online and can send and receive emails.

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Create a Wireless LAN Connection

To create a connection to a wireless LAN access point, follow the steps described below.

Note:

For details of how to create an ad hoc group connection, see Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network on page 30.

1. Before you begin make sure a Wireless LAN access point is in range.

2. Right click and select Open Utility. The GC79 Wireless Configuration Utility opens.

3. The Wireless Networks tab is displayed.

Note (XP only):

If the tab doesn’t display available and preferred networks: Select Start Settings Network and Dial-up Connections. Right click the Wireless

Network Connection and select Properties. Select the Wireless Networks tab and untick Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings. Click OK. Repeat steps 1, 2 and

3 above.

Note:

Clicking the Advanced button opens the Advanced dialog, use the dialog to specify the type of networks you want to access.

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4. Click Add. The Wireless Network Properties screen is displayed.

5. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) field.

6. Clear the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box.

7. From here you select the type of connection you require:

• For connection to a LAN that does not require network key information, see steps 8 to 10.

• For connection to a LAN that does require network key information, see steps 11 to 15.

WLAN Connections that do not require Network Key Information

8. If necessary, clear the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box.

9. Click OK. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list.

10. Click Refresh to activate the network connection (wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made). Your computer is connected to the selected network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network.

WLAN Connections that do require Network Key Information

11. Check the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box.

12. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box.

13. Type the network key in the Network key field. (You should obtain the key from the network administrator.).

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