Sony Ericsson GC75 User Manual

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GC75
Mobilink Connect Console GC75

Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75

User’s Guide

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Content

Introduction……………………………………………………………….…………….….....4

Hardware Overview………………………………………………………………………...4
Software Overview………………………………………………………….………………4

Getting Started……………………………………………………….………….…………....6

Checklist……………………………………………………………….…………………...6
System Requirements………………………………………….……………………………6
Services Available Over the Internet………………………………………………………… 7

Installation………………………………………………………………………….………….8

GC75 Hardware Set Up……………………………………………………….………………8
Installing the Software………………………………………………………………………...9

Start Using GC75 Manager………………………………………………….……………..11

Safe Removal of the GC75 …………………………………………………………………………11
Connect Console GPRS Screen……………………………………………………………11
Connect Console Phone Book Screen………………………………………………………11
Connect Console SMS Messages Screen……..……………………………………………14

Troubleshooting… …………………………………………………………………..……...17

Software Errors ………………………………………………………………………..……17
Error Messages ……………………………………………………...……………………..17
Error Codes ……………………………………………………………………….…..……17

Additional Information………………………………………………………………..……22

Saanga Software Support Website……………………………………………..……………22
Important Information…………………………………………………………………..……22
Technical Specifications ………………………………………………………………..……23
Software Upgrade……….……………………………………………………………..……25

Glossary………………………………………………………….……….……………..……26

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Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75

(Version 1.0 July 2005)

This manual is published by Saanga Software, 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
Saanga Software at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be
incorporated into new editions of this manual. This manual is copyrighted work of
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All rights reserved.

Saanga Software, 2005

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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for buying the Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card
Modem GC75.The GC75 is a 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 GC75 provides wireless communications you
no longer need to carry cables, telephone jack converters, chargers and batteries. The
GC75 is very simple to install and use; the software provided allows you to select the
best Data service available so that the GC75 is always available for data transfer.

The GC75 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\
? Edit SIM card entries

Hardware Overview

The GC75 is a standard 16 bit 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, frequency band,
distance to GSM base station and number of timeslots used. See Technical
Specifications on page 48 for a general guide to power consumption.

Before you can start using the GC75 you need to put the hardware together. You will
also need a SIM card.

SIM Card

When you subscribe to Mobilink, you are issued with a SIM card (Subscriber
Identity Module card). The SIM contains your personal subscriber data. You need a SIM
to use GC75.

Software Overview

Mobilink Connect Console 75

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You can use the Mobilink Connect Console

? Display GC75 status information
? Connect to the Internet or a corporate network
? Manage SIM card and PC phone books
? Send and receive SMS messages

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Getting Started

Checklist

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

? Protective case for storing the GC75 and its antenna
? GC75 PC Card
? SIM tray
? Antenna
? Quick Start Guide
? CD-ROM

The CD contains; drivers, software and documentation.

System Requirements

This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for
running the GC75 PC Card.

Network and Subscription

The network subscription you use in conjunction with your GC75 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.

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 GC75 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 Mobilink Connect Console 75.

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Hardware

You will need:

? A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to run the

version of Windows® installed on it.

? 16 bit type II PC Card slot.
? Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75
? SIM card

Software

You will need:

? Windows ® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP2) or XP.
? Mobilink Connect Console 75.

Services Available Over the Internet

The connect console web site contains sup port to facilitate easy communications and
rapid information 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.mobility.com.pk

Saanga Software’s home page address is:

http://www.saanga.net

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Installation

The Mobilink Connect Console75 CD-ROM contains the software required to operate
your GC75. 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. Contact Mobilink and request the GPRS services.

The CD-ROM contains the foll owing software:

? Mobilink Connect Console 75
? User Documentation
? On-line Help
? ConnectConsole text file containing the latest information about the GC75

GC75 Hardware Set Up

1. Collect your GC75 card, antenna and SIM card together.

2. Place the SIM card in to the GC75 SIM tray and push the tray back into the GC75.
Make sure the tray is closed properly before proceeding.

Note:
The cut corner of the SIM card must be placed into the SIM tray as demonstrated
below, the SIM contacts should face upwards.

3. Connect the antenna to the GC75.

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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 GC75 whilst you insert the other card.
When GC75 isn't in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier ox
provided. The unit, especially the antenna could be damaged if it remains in PC.

Installing the Softwa re

1. Insert the GC75 Manager CD-ROM in your CD drive. After a few seconds a
Connect Console splash screen is displayed.

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

2. The Install Shield Wizard for Mobilink Connect Console opens; follow the
Instructions on screen. When installation is complete click Finish.

3. The Setup first installs the Sony Ericsson GC75 driver and then installs Mobilink
Connect Console 75.

4. Insert the GC75 PC Card. Make sure the GC75 is fully inserted.

5. Your PC recognizes that new hardware has been inserted and installs the
necessary driver. This process will happen twice as two hardware drivers need to
be installed. The process will take a few seconds. The New Hardware Wizard
may require you to locate a specific driver file. If this happens a dialog opens,
click Browse and select D:\Driver9x (where D is your CD drive) on a Windows 98
machine or D:\Driver2k (where D is your CD drive) on a Windows 2000/XP