SONY Ericsson GC82, GC83, GC85 User Guide

EDGE PC Card

Sony Ericsson EDGE PC Cards GC82, GC83 and GC85

User Guide

Content

Content 2 Introduction 5

Getting Started 7

Installation 9

Start Using Wireless Manager 12

Hardware Overview 6 Software Overview 6 Documentation 6

Checklist 7 System Requirements 7 Services Available Over the Internet 8

EDGE PC Card Hardware Set Up 9 Installing the Software 10

Wireless Manager Icon 12 Wireless Manager Preferences 15 Windows Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection 19

Create a Connection 20

GPRS/EDGE Connection 20 CSD Connection 21 Modify a Connection 22 Delete a Connection 22 Using your Connection 22 Browse the Internet 22 Send and Receive emails 22

Wireless Manager Status Screen 23

Connection 23

Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 25

Phone Numbers 25 Locks 26 Networks 28

Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen 29

SMS Manager Functionality 30

Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen 32

The Phone Book Screen 32 Phone Book Functionality 33

Troubleshooting 35

Wireless Manager Icon Errors 35 Software Errors 35 Error Messages 35 SIM Card Errors 35 Error Codes 36

Additional Information 39

Sony Ericsson Support Web Site 39 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 39 Technical Specifications 41 License Agreement 48 Term 48 Limited Warranty 48 Intended use 50 Limitation of liability 50 Disputes and Governing Law 50

Declaration of Conformity 51

FCC Statement 52

Appendix A - Connection Parameters 53

General Connection Parameters for CSD and GPRS CSD Specific Parameters 53 TCP/IP Optimisation 54

Glossary 55 Index 59

Sony Ericsson EDGE PC Cards GC82, GC83 and GC85

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Publication number: EN/LZT 123 8460 R1A

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for buying a Sony Ericsson EDGE PC Card. EDGE PC Cards are standard size type II PC cards, they enable 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 EDGE PC Card is very simple to install and use; the software provided allows you to select the best data service available so that the EDGE PC Card is always available for data transfer.

Edge PC Card Band (MHz)

GC82

GC83

GC85

850/1900

900/1800/1900

Regions supported

This efficient dual band EDGE PC Card is primarily for the North American market, but it can be used anywhere GSM 850/1900 MHz Networks are available.

The triple band GC83 will be available in the American markets and will give roaming possibilities for travellers to Europe and Asia.

The triple band GC85 provides global coverage in all five continents. GC85 will be available in the European and Asia Pacific markets.

The EDGE PC Card 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 EDGE PC Card you MUST read Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use on page 42.

Hardware Overview

The GC82, GC83 and GC85 are standard type II Cardbus 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 45 for a general guide to power consumption.

Before using the Edge PC card, you must install the software on your computer and assemble the components packaged with the phone, see EDGE PC Card Hardware Set Up on page 4.

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 to insert a SIM into your EDGE PC Card before it will work.

Software Overview

Wireless Manager You can use the Wireless Manager to:

• Display GC82, GC83 or GC85 status information

• Create or modify connection settings

• Connect to the Internet or a corporate network

• Manage EDGE PC Card settings

• Manage SIM card and PC phone books

• Send and receive SMS messages

Using the EDGE PC Card with your Applications

Documentation

The EDGE PC Card’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

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

The User’s Guide is located on EDGE PC Card CD-ROM as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. The

EDGE PC Card CD-ROM also contains Adobe Acrobat Reader necessary.

Illustrations

The illustrations in this manual were obtained using the EDGE PC Card on a Microsoft

Windows

on the version of Windows

Data Programs You can use the EDGE PC Card as a modem to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of applications.

which you can install if

2000 operating system. The dialogs that appear on your PC may differ depending

in use.

Getting Started

Checklist

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

• Aluminium protective case for storing the EDGE PC Card and its antenna

• GC82, GC83 or GC85 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 EDGE PC Card.

Network and Subscription

The network subscription you use in conjunction with your EDGE PC Card depends on the functions and features 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. Verify the service you require, such as Internet, email or corporate VPN (Virtual Private Network) service is available through your mobile operator and enabled on 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 EDGE PC Card operates at this higher speed where available.

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) GPRS is a type of 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 EDGE PC Card 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 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.

Short Message Service (SMS) The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in the Wireless Manager, see Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 28, for more details.

Hardware

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.

• A Sony Ericsson EDGE PC Card (GC82, GC83 or GC85).

• A SIM card.

Software

You will need:

• Windows

• Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM.

Note: The Wireless Manager can be downloaded from the Sony Ericsson website, details are given below.

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 on-line customer services, online 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

98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP.

Installation

The Wireless Manager CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your EDGE PC Card. 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 2. 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:

• Wireless Manager

• User Documentation

• On-line Help

• ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the EDGE PC Card

EDGE PC Card Hardware Set Up

1 Collect your EDGE PC Card, antenna and SIM card together. 2 Insert your SIM card into the slot on the back of EDGE PC Card, 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 EDGE PC Card.

If the antenna obstructs the use of your keyboard, try turning it to a horizontal position for better service.

To use the PCMCIA slot for another device, remove the EDGE card as instructed in Safe Removal of the EDGE PC Card on page 8, then insert the other device.

When the EDGE PC Card 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.

Important!

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 EDGE PC Card CD-ROM in your CD drive.

Note: If the CD-ROM does not autorun, select Start Run dialog. (Where D is your CD drive.)

2) The Wireless Manager is installed in the same language as your Windows installation, or

English if your Windows language is not available. See Supported Languages on page 51 for more details.

Note: If the CD-ROM does not autorun, select Start Run dialog. (Where D is your CD drive.)

3) The InstallShield Wizard for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; follow the

instructions on screen. When installation is complete click Finish.

4) Insert the EDGE PC Card. Make sure the EDGE PC Card is fully inserted.

6) After a few seconds, the New Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers

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

Run and type D:\Setup.exe into the

Component

EDGE PC Card Drivers on a Windows 98SE or ME machine

EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 2000/XP machine D:\Driver\Driver2k

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

Note: When installing on Windows 98SE, Windows may prompt for the original Windows 98 CDROM to be inserted. If the CD-ROM is not inserted when

EDGE PC Card CD-

ROM Location

D:\Driver\Driver9x

requested, Windows will subsequently reboot with error messages relating to missing files. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the Windows 98SE CDROM is available before installation starts.

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

6. Select Programs Card.

7. The EDGE PC Card and Wireless Manager are ready for use.

Note: If you are prompted to reboot the laptop during software installation, you may find that the Wireless Manager attempts to start before all of the drivers are installed. The reason this occurs is the New Hardware Wizard is still busy installing the 3 device drivers. The Wireless Manager splash screen appears, followed by a warning dialog saying “You must have a EDGE PC Card Wireless Modem installed to run this application. Please install a EDGE PC Card Wireless Modem and try again”. If this occurs:

1. Click Ok.

2. Wait for the New Hardware Wizard to complete the driver installation.

3. Reboot the laptop.

4. Start the Wireless Manager using the icon on the desktop or via Programs

Ericsson

Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager to start using your EDGE PC

Wireless Manager.

Sony

Start Using Wireless Manager

1) To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs

Sony Ericsson Wireless 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 correctly your EDGE PC Card is 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 23.

3) The Radio dialog opens, select the required state for your EDGE PC Card radio

transmission. See Wireless Manager Preferences on page 10 for more details.

4) The Wireless Manager opens, displaying the Status screen. Connectivity details are

displayed on this screen, the current signal strength and GPRS availability should be listed. See Wireless Manager Status Screen on page 20, for more details.

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

Wireless Manager Icon

The Wireless Manager Icon shows the current status of the EDGE PC Card, which is typically the current network signal strength and the GSM/GPRS/EDGE service status, similar to a mobile phone display. If you right click on the Wireless Manager Icon a menu is displayed, see The Wireless Manager Icon Menus on page 9 for details on the menu options.

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

• GSM or GPRS/EDGE Service availability

• Network name

• Connection information

Three standard Windows EDGE PC Card 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. The icons will appear in the following order if you follow Installing the Software on page 5.

• 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 an icon corresponding to each of the icons for your GPRS/EDGE and CSD. To make the icon visible, follow the steps described below.

operating system icons also appear in the system tray when the

• 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 EDGE PC Card

You must stop the EDGE PC Card before attempting to remove it.

1) Close any active EDGE PC Card Networking Connections.

2) Exit Wireless Manager.

3) Click on the PC Card icon. All the currently connected devices are listed. Select Stop

Sony Ericsson GC82/83/85 EGPRS Modem.

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

5) The EDGE PC Card can now be removed safely.

Important! Incorrect removal of the EDGE PC Card can damage the card.

Wireless Manager Icon Status

The Wireless Manager Icon displays the status of the EDGE PC Card network connection.

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

EDGE PC Card

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

available

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

The EDGE PC Card has GSM and GPRS/EDGE service. If EDGE connectivity is

available there is no visible indication of this in the Wireless Manager

Wireless Manager is waiting for the EDGE PC Card to be inserted

The Wireless Manager Icon Menus

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

Note: Some of these menu options are disabled, depending on the current state of the EDGE PC Card.

Note: EDGE capability is not indicated by the EDGE PC Card GPRS/EDGE icons.

The Wireless Manager Icon menu options are described below.

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

Radio Status This menu option is dynamic. It monitors the current state of the EDGE PC Card radio transmitter and gives you the option to switch to the opposite state, for example, if your EDGE PC Card 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 Wireless Manager menu.

Connect/Disconnect If you are disconnected the menu gives you the option to connect with the last EDGE PC Card used. If you are connected the menu gives you the option to disconnect.

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

About Displays a dialog that contains Wireless Manager software information.

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

Exit Closes the Wireless Manager application, the Wireless Manager Icon will remain in the

system tray if you have set it to run in the background. See Wireless Manager Preferences

below for more details.

Wireless Manager Preferences

You can change the general behavior of the Wireless Manager by selecting specific options

in the Preferences... dialog.

1. From the File menu, select Preferences. 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 You should normally leave this checkbox turned off.

When

when card inserted 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 dialup connection, see Windows Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection on page 14 for more details. When you click OK to activate this option the Wireless Manager displays the following dialog.

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

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

On When the Wireless Manager is running in radio on

mode it is registered to the network connections can be made and SMS sent and received. The

radio can be enabled in several ways;

• Select Radio On when the Wireless Manager starts.

• Specify the required radio state in Preferences

Power. See Wireless Manager Preferences on page 10 for more details.

Off Radio Off indicates that the EDGE PC Card 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.

Ask Me Triggers a dialog to be displayed every time the

PC 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.

Turn Radio Off At shutdown the radio is turned off.

Reset card Turns the radio off and resets the card.

Radio

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:

Code: Cell Broadcast Message 000 Index 010 News Flashes 020 Hospitals 030 Long-distance road reports 040 Weather

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. For example, if a message you send cannot be delivered because the recipient doesn't have their phone on, the validity period sets a time limit on how long the service center should keep attempting delivery.

Notifications Tab

Click the Notifications tab. From here you can decide if you want to:

 display a splash screen every time Wireless Manager is opened.  display a splash screen every time Wireless Manager is closed.

 display a program end confirmation box.

Select the check box to activate the options.

GPRS Connection Tab

Establish GPRS connection at startup Select this option to automatically connect to your chosen network when Wireless Manager is started. Wireless 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 14.

Example: If you want your EDGE PC Card to be available and a GPRS internet connection to be automatically established when you boot your laptop:

- Set Preferences Preferences the GPRS connection required.

Miscellaneous Tab

Click the Miscellaneous tab.

Miscellaneous Run this program when Windows Starts - Set

GPRS Connection Establish GPRS Connection At Startup and select

• Hide to tray when minimized If enabled, when the Wireless 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.

• Run this program when Windows starts If enabled, the Wireless Manager starts when

Windows is started. If an EDGE PC Card is detected, the Wireless 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 Dialup Connection on page 14 for more details.

• Minimize when Windows starts If enabled, the Wireless Manager starts when a user logs

on to Windows, it appears as an icon in the task bar only. If an EDGE PC Card is detected, the Wireless 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 Wireless Manager runs in the

background, waiting for a EDGE PC Card to be inserted. When the card is detected, the Wireless Manager automatically opens and begins normal operations. When the close box, or File

•

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

• Hide tray icon when no card inserted If this option is selected, Wireless Manager runs in

background mode, the Wireless Manager icon is not displayed in the system tray. If the card is inserted, the icon reappears and the Wireless Manager is started.

• • Show menu item for Modem Software Update

Software 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

Examples: If you want to activate your EDGE PC Card when the laptop is booted, so that it

is ready to make a connection and send/receive SMS: - Set Preferences Miscellaneous If you want your EDGE PC Card to be available and a GPRS internet connection to be automatically established when you boot your laptop: - Set Preferences Set Preferences Startup.

-Select the GPRS connection required.If you remove the EDGE PC Card during usage and want it to be automatically reactivated when you re-insert it:- Set Preferences

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

Run this program when Windows Starts.

Miscellaneous Run this program when Windows Starts. -

GPRS Connections Establish GPRS Connection At

Miscellaneous Allow this program to run in the background.

If this option is checked, a File Modem

http://www.sonyericsson.com/support/.

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

Set Preferences

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

Miscellaneous Run this program when Windows Starts.

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