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EDGE PC CardSony Ericsson EDGE PC Cards GC82, GC83 and GC85User Guide
2 ContentsContentIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Services Available Over the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9EDGE PC Card Hardware Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Start Using Wireless Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Wireless Manager Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Wireless Manager Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Windows Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Create a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21GPRS Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21CSD Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Modify a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Delete a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Using your Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Browse the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Send and Receive emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Wireless Manager Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Forward Calls (Divert). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Restrict Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33SMS Manager Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37The Phone Book Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Phone Book Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Wireless Manager Online Services Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Contents 3Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Wireless Manager Icon Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Software Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42SIM Card Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Sony Ericsson Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Limitation of liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Disputes and Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Appendix A - Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62General Connection Parameters for CSD and GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62CSD Specific Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63TCP/IP Optimisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4 ContentsSony Ericsson EDGE PC Cards GC82, GC83 and GC85First edition (April 2004)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.All rights reserved.© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2004Publication number: EN/LZT 123 **** P1A
Introduction 5IntroductionCongratulations 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.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 entriesNote:Before using your EDGE PC Card you MUST read Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use on page 47.Hardware OverviewThe EDGE PC Card is a 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 50 for a general guide to power consumption.Before you can start using the EDGE PC Card you need to put the hardware together. You will also need a SIM card.SIM CardWhen 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 the EDGE PC Cards.Edge PC Card Band Countries supportedGC82 GSM/GPRS/EDGE850/1900North and South AmericaGC83 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1800/1900North and South America; includes capability to roam on 1800 networks in Europe and Asia.GC85 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900Rest of world, includes ability to roam in North and South America on 1900.
6 IntroductionSoftware OverviewWireless ManagerYou can use the Wireless Manager to:• Display EDGE PC Card 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 messagesUsing the EDGE PC Card with your ApplicationsData ProgramsYou can use the EDGE PC Card as a modem to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of applications. DocumentationThe 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 on to 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® which you can install if necessary.IllustrationsThe illustrations in this manual were obtained using the EDGE PC Card on a Microsoft Windows® 2000 operating system. The dialogs that appear on your PC may differ depending on the version of Windows® in use.GC82OnlyFax ProgramsYou can use the GC82 as a fax provided you have the correct software, e.g. Microsoft Fax (Windows 2000 and XP).
Getting Started 7Getting StartedChecklistMake 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-ROMThe CD contains; drivers, software, documentation and a readme file.System RequirementsThis section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for running the EDGE PC Card.Network and SubscriptionThe network subscription you use in conjunction with your EDGE PC Card 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 EDGE PC Card operates at this higher speed where available.Note:GC85 does not have CSD connectivity. An upgrade will be available to add this functionality to the GC85, contact your service operator for more details.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 EDGE PC Card receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kbps.
8 Getting StartedEnhanced 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 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 33, for more details. HardwareYou 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 cardSoftwareYou will need:•Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP.• Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM.Services Available Over the InternetThe 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, on-line user manuals, software downloads, and useful information. The address is:http://www.SonyEricsson.com/supportSony Ericsson’s home page address is:http://www.SonyEricsson.com
Installation 9InstallationThe 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 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:• Wireless Manager• User Documentation• On-line Help• ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the EDGE PC CardEDGE PC Card Hardware Set Up1. 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 downwardsNote: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 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 EDGE PC Card whilst you insert the other card. See Safe Removal of the EDGE PC Card on page 13 for more details.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.
10 InstallationImportant!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 Software1. Insert the EDGE PC Card 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 EDGE PC Card Software. Click OK.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. 5. 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: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 CD-ROM to be inserted. If the CD-ROM is not inserted when requested, Windows will Component EDGE PC Card CD-ROM LocationEDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 98SE or ME machinesD:\Driver\Driver9x EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 2000/XP machineD:\Driver\Driver2kGPRS PC Card ModemGC82
Installation 11subsequently 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 Wireless 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 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”. 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 Wireless Manager.7. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager to start using your EDGE PC Card.8. The EDGE PC Card and Wireless Manager are ready for use.
12 Start Using Wireless ManagerStart Using Wireless Manager1. 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 28.3. The Radio dialog opens, select the required state for your EDGE PC Card radio transmission. See Wireless Manager Preferences on page 15 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 25, for more details.5. The Wireless Manager Icon is displayed in the system tray of your PC.Wireless Manager IconThe 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 14 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 informationThree standard Windows® operating system icons also appear in the system tray when the 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.2:07 PM1:07 PMWirelessPC Card iconSony Ericsson Wireless WAN Wireless Manager IconPC Card iconSony Ericsson Wireless WANDial-up Adapter icon (disconnected)Adapter icon (connected)Networking iconManager Icon
Start Using Wireless Manager 13•Making Windows Network Connections VisibleThe 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 the 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 iconIndicates 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 CardYou 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. A list of currently connected PC Cards is displayed. Select Stop Sony Ericsson EDGE Wireless Card. 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 StatusThe 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 CardThe radio transmitter is enabled, but there is no GSM or GPRS service availableThe EDGE PC Card has GSM service and indicates a signal strength of 3 out of 5 bars. CSD, SMS and fax (GC82 only) may be used, provided these are supported by the subscription. GPRS/EDGE is not availableThe 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.
14 Start Using Wireless ManagerThe Wireless Manager Icon MenusRight 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 ManagerSelect 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 Rad io On/Off in the EDGE PC Card Manager File menu. Connect/DisconnectIf you are currently disconnected the menu gives you the option to connect to the most recently used EDGE PC Card connection. 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.AboutDisplays a dialog that contains Wireless Manager software information.Hide to TraySelect the Hide to Tray option to visually close Wireless Manager leaving only the Wireless Manager Icon visible in the system tray. Use the Open Wireless Manager to view the software again.orororThe EDGE PC Card GPRS/EDGE menu is displayed.Open GC82 ManagerTurn Radio OffConnect to MyGPRSserviceHelpAbout GC82 ManagerHide to trayExit
Start Using Wireless Manager 15ExitCloses 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 PreferencesYou can change the general behavior of the Wireless 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 TabYou can use this tab to manage the state of the radio transmitter. Enable Radio immediately when card insertedYou 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 Wireless Manager displays the following dialog.When this option is selected, the Wireless Manager radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled.
16 Start Using Wireless ManagerThe radio mode you specify at Wireless Manager start-up appears selected on the Radio tab.Text Messaging TabYou 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 EDGE PC Card, the validity period tells your service centre how long to keep trying to send the message.On When the Wireless 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 Wireless Manager starts.• Specify the required radio state in Preferences Radio Power.See Wireless Manager Preferences on page 15 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.Your EDGE PC Card is set to Ask by default.Turn Radio Off At shutdown the radio is turned off.Reset card Turns the radio off and resets the card.Code: Cell Broadcast Message000 Index010 News Flashes020 Hospitals030 Long-distance road reports040 Weather
Start Using Wireless Manager 17Notifications TabClick the Notifications tab. You can decide if you want to display a splash screen every time Wireless Manager is opened or closed and a program end confirmation box. Select the radio buttons to activate the options. GPRS Connection TabEstablish GPRS connection at startupSelect 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 19.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 Miscellaneous Run this program when Windows Starts - Set Preferences GPRS Connection Establish GPRS Connection At Startup and select the GPRS connection required. Miscellaneous TabClick the Miscellaneous tab.
18 Start Using Wireless Manager•Hide to tray when minimizedIf 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 startsIf enabled, the Wireless Manager starts when Windows is started. If a 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 Dial-up Connection on page 19 for more details.•Minimize when Windows startsIf enabled, the Wireless Manager starts when a user logs on to Windows, it appears as an icon in the task bar only. If a 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 backgroundIf 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 insertedIf 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 UpdateIf this option is checked, a File Modem 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 http://www.sonyericsson.com/updateservice/EDGE PC Card/.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 Run this program when Windows Starts.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 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 EDGE PC Card during usage and want it to be automatically reactivated when you re-insert it:
Start Using Wireless Manager 19- Set Preferences Miscellaneous 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 EDGE PC Card 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.Windows Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection The EDGE PC Card supports the Windows Log on using dial-up connection feature.To log on to Windows using a dial-up connection the EDGE 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.Important!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 EDGE PC Card 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 EDGE PC Card 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 Wireless 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 EDGE PC Card using the following AT commands. Type the AT Commands into the Windows Hyperterminal program.AT+CGDCONT=3,“IP”,“<AccessPointName>”,“”,0,0 where <AccessPointName> is the name of the special GPRS access point for your corporate GPRS service.
20 Start Using Wireless ManagerNote:In this example, we used GPRS Context 3. There are 10 possible contexts supported by the EDGE PC Card (1..10). Context ID 2 is reserved for use by connections created by the Wireless Manager.Refer to the AT Command Manual or contact your service provider for further assistance.
Create a Connection 21Create a ConnectionYour mobile operator may have entered predefined customised connection settings for you. Check the connection drop-down menu for any existing entries, if they are available go directly to Using your Connection on page 23.1. 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 Wireless Manager.3. The Type of Connection screen opens. From here you select the type of connection you require:• For GPRS/EDGE see steps 4 to 8• For CSD see steps 9 to 12GPRS Connection4. Select GPRS/EDGE. Select your Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list. If your Network Operator isn’t listed selected <Other>. Click Next. See Network and Subscription on page 7 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. If the Access Point Name dialog opens, select the APN you want to use from the list displayed. 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 - Connection Parameters on page 62, for descriptions of the updateable parameters in the Advanced dialog. Click Apply to save any changes before closing the dialog. Click Next.Note:Your connection will automatically switch to EDGE when the network is available, allowing your PC Card to work at faster speeds.7. If the operator you have selected in step 4 does not require a User ID and Password leave this screen blank if it is displayed. If you have to logon to your service provider, enter you User ID and Password into the specific fields. If you want to enter your User ID and PAssword every time you connect tick the box provided. 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.
22 Create a ConnectionCSD Connection9. Select CSD. Select your service provider from the Choose Network drop down list. If your service provider isn’t listed select <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.... you can specify your preferred CSD 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 - Connection Parameters on page 62, for descriptions of the updateable parameters in the Advanced dialog. Click Apply to save any changes before closing the dialog.
Create a Connection 2313. 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.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.14. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your settings.Modify a Connection1. 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 Connection1. 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 ConnectionTo Connect1. Open Wireless 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. If requested enter your User ID and Password.To disconnect an active connection1. Click Disconnect on the Status screen.The Wireless Manager ends the connection.Alternatively:Right click on the Wireless Manager icon in the system tray and select Disconnect.Note:You can also use the Preferences dialog to set up auto connection when the Wireless Manager is opened. See Wireless Manager Preferences on page 15 for more details.
24 Create a ConnectionBrowse the InternetYou can connect to the Internet using a CSD or GPRS/EDGE connection:1. Open your preferred connection from the Status screen. See Using your Connection on page 23 for details on opening a connection.2. Start your Internet browser. You are online and can browse the Internet.Send and Receive emailsYou 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 or GPRS/EDGE connection:1. Open your preferred connection from the Status screen. See Connection on page 26 for details on opening a connection.2. Start your email program. You are online and can send and receive emails.
Wireless Manager Status Screen 25Wireless Manager Status ScreenThe Status Screen is displayed when Wireless Manager opens. You can also open the Status screen by clicking or selecting View Status.The Status screen shows detailed SIM card and network status information. The left side of the screen shows graphical icons, representing:• Receive signal strength• GPRS/EDGE service status• Unread SMS Text Message status (or SIM Full indication ). See Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 33 for more details.• Connection statusThe left side of the screen also displays:• The current Network Status, e.g. searching, radio off• The connection progress messagesThe right side of the Status screen displays connection details. When a connection is established, the connection statistics (duration, bytes transmitted, bytes received) are displayed and updated at regular intervals.Note:Statistics display is not supported on Window 98(SE) or Me platforms. To view statistic data when using these operating systems hover your mouse cursor over the standard Windows Dial-up Networking icon.SMS
26 Wireless Manager Status ScreenConnectionTo connect, cancel or disconnect a GPRS/EDGE or CSD data session use the Connect/Disconnect drop down menu. The menu displays all the connections you have defined, so you can quickly select the required connection. The Control button, located underneath the drop down menu, changes it’s appearance depending on the state of the EDGE PC Card connection. The button allows you to:• Initiate a connection (Connect)• Cancel connection attempt (Cancel)•Disconnect (Hang-up) an existing sessionTo create a connection see Create a Connection on page 21.Note:You can also launch or terminate a CSD dialup networking sessions directly from the Windows Network Connections icon.
Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 27Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenThe Telephony Settings screen allows you view and change the GSM settings of the EDGE PC Card.The functions of the Telephony Settings screen are very similar to the settings that you have access to via a mobile phone’s display.Note:Your EDGE PC Card has to be connected to your computer to make changes to the settings. 1. Click or select View Telephony Settings.The window is divided into two areas: the navigation area on the left and the information area on the right.When you have selected a setting in the navigation area, Wireless Manager retrieves the current setting information from the EDGE PC Card and displays the information in the right area.Phone NumbersMy numbersYou can list all your own numbers here. The numbers are for personal reference only and have no operational effect on the EDGE PC Card.Voice line 1 and 2:The voice number or numbers issued with your SIM card that you use for normal voice calls. If you have line 2 (alternate line service) enter in the Voice Line 2 number field.
28 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenData:The number used to make a data call to the EDGE PC Card (Mobile Terminated).Fax: (GC82 only)The number used to send a fax to the GC82.Click Apply when you have finished, to transfer the changes back to your GC82. This may take a few seconds.SMS Service CentreWhen you send a text message it goes to your operator's service centre, they then forward it to the correct recipient. The SMS service centre is identified by a telephone number.Note:The SMS Service Centre number is normally read automatically from your SIM card.To Set or change the service centre address:1. Enter your operator's service centre phone number in the Number text box.2. Click Apply to transfer the setting to your EDGE PC Card.LocksPhone lockThe phone lock protects the EDGE PC Card against unauthorized use if it is stolen and used with another SIM card. Phone Lock is not activated when you buy the EDGE PC Card. You can use this screen to change the default security code (0000) to any four to eight digit personalized code.You can set the Phone Lock Status to one of the following states:•On - A brief message Phone lock is displayed each time you turn on the computer. The Enter phone lock code dialog opens. Enter your code into the dialog and click OK.•Off - The EDGE PC Card is not locked.•Automatic - If the Automatic setting is selected, the message Phone lock only appears when a different SIM card is inserted into the EDGE PC Card. After the security code has been entered correctly, the EDGE PC Card can be used with the new SIM card.Note:The Phone Lock code has four to eight digits and is shown as asterisks upon entry in the dialog.To Change the Phone Lock code:1. Click . 2. The Change the Phone Lock Code dialog opens. Make the required changes and click OK.3. Click Apply when you have finished, to transfer the changes back to your EDGE PC Card. This may take a few seconds.Change Phone Code
Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 29SIM lockSome SIM cards are protected with a PIN (Personal Identity Number) at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is activated, you have to enter the PIN every time you turn on your PC and open Wireless Manager. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in succession, the SIM card is blocked and you need a PUK code, from your network operator, to unblock the SIM card. • To activate the SIM card lock, select the On radio button.Caution!Only activate the SIM card lock if you know the PIN code.• To cancel the SIM card lock, select the Off radio button.Note:You have to use your PIN code to turn the SIM card lock off.To Change the PIN Code:1. Click . 2. Enter your old PIN code, followed by your new four to eight digit PIN code. Confirm the new code by entering it again.3. Click OK.Note:The SIM card lock only protects your subscription and not your EDGE PC Card from unauthorized use. If you change your SIM card, the EDGE PC Card will still work with a new SIM card.4. Click Apply when you have finished to transfer the changes back to your EDGE PC Card. This may take a few seconds.NetworksCurrent NetworkYou can select which network you want to use by going to Networks and then choosing Current Network.Searching for the available networks: • Click Retrieve, the current network appears in the box with all the other currently available networks.The available networks will fall into one of the following three categories:• The home network.• Available networks, networks that your home mobile operator has a roaming agreement with.• Forbidden networks, you can’t use these networks except for emergency calls. If your home network and a forbidden network come to an agreement that allows you to use the forbidden network, you can select this network even though it is forbidden.Change Pin Code...
30 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenChoosing another network:1. Uncheck Automatically choose a network for me.2. Select the network that you want to use.3. Click Apply to transfer the setting to your EDGE PC Card.The message Please wait appears briefly on the screen. If you are not allowed to use the network that you have chosen, Forbidden is displayed.Note:GPRS is commonly available in GSM networks, but fewer roaming agreements are in place. You may therefore need to explicitly select one of the available networks in order to use GPRS when abroad. Check with your home operator to find out which networks are GPRS roaming partners in the country or region in which you want to roam.Preferred (network)Note:This option is only available if your operator provides it.A list of preferred networks is stored on the SIM card. This is typically set up by your mobile operator as part of SIM manufacture. Preferred roaming partners are placed in the list so that you have the greatest range of available services when roaming. When the home network is not available, the EDGE PC Card will check the available networks against the preferred network list and select the one placed highest. Automatic network selection must be enabled.If you want to add a new network:1. Click Add, a new dialog with all the networks known to the EDGE PC Card appears on the screen.2. Select the network that you want to add and click OK.3. Click Apply to transfer the setting to your EDGE PC Card SIM card.If you want to delete a network from the list:1. Select the network that you want to delete.2. Click Remove.3. Click Apply to transfer the setting to your EDGE PC Card’s SIM card.If you want to re-arrange the order of the networks listed:1. Select the network that you want to move.2. Click the Move Up or Move Down arrows to rearrange the order.3. Click Apply to transfer the setting to your EDGE PC Card’s SIM card.Note:If the list of preferred networks is full, the Add button is disabled (grey).Forward Calls (Divert)Note:The EDGE PC Card does not make or answer voice calls. The forward function enables you to send a voice call to an alternative number where it can be answered. For example, the mobile network voicemail service. However you can make and answer fax (GC82 only) and data calls, providing you have appropriate software on your PC to handle them.
Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 31VoiceYou can use the forwarding service to forward your voice calls to another phone number.Note:The Call forward service may not be available on all networks. Selecting a call forward setting:1. To obtain your current call forwarding settings from the network, click Retrieve.2. Make your changes and select in which situation you want to forward your incoming calls. You can select from four different diversion options:–Always: this forwards all incoming calls to the phone number that you have entered in the text box– When busy–No reply–Not reachable: for example, when your phone is turned off3. If you know which phone number to forward your calls to, type the number in the text box next to the forward option you have chosen. OrClick to choose a phone number from your phone book.4. Click Apply to transfer them to your EDGE PC Card. This may take a few seconds. Your Line 1 forward setting has now been stored in the network.Fax (GC82 only)If you want to route your incoming fax calls to another number, you can use the Call forwarding service.Note:The Call forward service may not be available on all networks. Also, if you are using the Call restricting function, this may influence Call forwarding.Selecting a fax forwarding setting:1. To obtain your current fax forwarding settings from the network, click Retrieve.2. Select Always if you want to forward all the incoming calls to a specific phone number. 3. If you know which phone number to forward your calls to, type the number in the text box next to Always. Or Click to choose a phone number from your phone book.4. Click Apply to transfer your settings to your EDGE PC Card. This may take a few seconds. Your fax forward setting has now been stored in the network.DataIf you want to route your incoming data calls to another number, you can use the Call forward service.Note:The Call forward service may not be available on all networks. Also, if you are using the Call restricting function, this may influence Call forward.
32 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenSelecting a data forward setting:1. To obtain your current data forwarding settings from the network, click Retrieve.2. Select Always if you want to forward all the incoming calls to a specific phone number. 3. Select the Always check box and enter the destination number or click to choose a phone number from your phone book. Click OK.4. Click Apply to transfer your settings to your EDGE PC Card. This may take a few seconds. Your data forward setting has now been stored in the network.Restrict CallsRestricting a certain type of call means that this type of call cannot be made to or from your EDGE PC Card. You can restrict different types of outgoing and incoming calls. The following call types can be restricted:• all outgoing calls.• all outgoing international calls.• all outgoing international calls except to your own country.• all incoming calls.• all incoming calls when you are abroad (when roaming).A password, issued with your subscription, is required to turn a call restrict on or off. Contact your network operator for further information.Restricting Fax and Data Calls (GC82 only)To Change the call restrict status for fax and data calls:1. To get your current call restrict settings from the network, click Retrieve. 2. Tick the boxes next to the call types that you want to restrict.Only select one outgoing and one incoming option.3. When you have finished, click Apply.4. Type your restriction password into the dialog and click OK.Your call restrict settings have now been changed and stored in the network.
Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen 33Wireless Manager SMS Messages ScreenThe Wireless Manager’s SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, edit, save, copy, delete, reply or forward SMS messages from your EDGE PC Card to other mobile devices. Note:To use Message functionality SMS must be included in your subscription, contact your network operator for more details. The SMS Messages screen is split in to a left and right area.The left area displays the folders; SIM SMS, Saved Messages, Sent Items and Unsent Items. The right area displays the contents of the selected folder. The top half of the right pane displays a list of received messages, sorted by date and the bottom half of the screen displays the content of a selected messages, this is referred to as the Information View.The folders and their names are static, you can not change them.Click to display the contents of the SIM Inbox. When Wireless Manager is opened any new SMS in the SIM Inbox are uploaded to the PC automatically. A status flag indicates whether a message is read or unread. If a new SMS arrives when the Wireless Manager is open is displayed on the Status screen and the SMS audio sound is played, if enabled in the Setting dialog. See Wireless Manager Preferences on page 15.If you want to keep an SMS, use the copy or move menu options to place it in the Saved folder. Click on the folder icon to display the contents of the Saved folder. SMS
34 Wireless Manager SMS Messages ScreenEach time the SMS Messages screen receives a new SMS message from the SIM it checks the status of the SIM Inbox. If the SIM Inbox is full, a SIM Full icon is displayed in the left pane of the screen, see SIM Inbox is Full: on page 36.Note:For all the SMS Messages screen menu options to operate the EDGE PC Card must be registered successfully on a network. You must have a GSM signal to Send SMS, the button is disabled (grey) if you don’t have a signal.Class 0 messagesIf you receive a Class 0 message, it will appear in a pop-up dialog, which you can save or dismiss. If you choose to save the message it will be stored in you Saved Messages folder.SMS Manager FunctionalityTo Send an SMS:1. Select Create New Message... from the Messages menu or click .2. The New Message dialog opens.3. Enter the recipient’s mobile phone number in the To: field or select a number from a phone book by clicking Lookup...To send an SMS to multiple numbers, hold down Ctrl when selecting the numbers from the phone book.4. Type your message into the Message: field. 5. If required you can click the Calculate SMS blocks to see how many SMSs your message will be split into. Also you can check the Request Status Report to get confirmation when the SMS arrives at its destination (if this service is supported by your network).6. Click Send to send the SMS or Cancel to close the dialog without sending the SMS.To Edit a Message:When you are working with a message, you can edit the text by cutting, copying and pasting.Moving Text:1. Select the text you want to move, the text can be in another PC application.2. Select Cut from the Edit menu or Ctrl and X on the keyboard. 3. Place the cursor where you want to insert the text and select Paste from the Edit menu or Ctrl and V on the keyboard.Note:If you want to copy text, select Copy (Ctrl and C) from the Edit menu instead of Cut (Ctrl and X). A copy of each SMS that you have sent is stored in this folder. Click on the folder icon to display them. Any composed messages that have not been sent are displayed when you click on this icon. SMS stored in this folder can be edited or sent when the EDGE PC Card is connected. Any SMS that fail during transmission are also stored here, you can resend them at any time.
Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen 35Reply to an SMS:1. Select the folder where the message is located.2. From the list, select the message you want to reply. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view.3. Select Reply in the Messages menu. A dialogue appears. The To: field is automatically filled in and the original message is displayed in the Message: field.4. If required you can click the Calculate SMS blocks to see how many SMSs your message will be split into. Also you can check the Request Status Report to get confirmation when the SMS arrives at its destination.5. Type your reply and click Send. To Forward an SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message is located.2. From the list, select the message you want to forward. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view.3. Select Forward in the Messages menu or click (forward icon), a dialogue opens. 4. Enter the phone number in the To: field or click Lookup... to select a number from a phone book.To send an SMS to multiple numbers, hold down Ctrl when selecting the numbers from the phone book.5. If required you can click the Calculate SMS blocks to see how many SMSs your message will be split into. Also you can check the Request Status Report to get confirmation when the SMS arrives at its destination.6. Click Send.Delete an SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message is located.2. From the list, select the message you want to delete. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view.3. Select Delete from the Edit menu, or press the Delete button on your keyboard.4. A confirmation message box opens, click Yes to delete the message.Note:To delete all messages, click Select All from the Edit menu before you select Delete.Folder Management:Sorting SMS:1. Select the folder where the messages you want to sort are located.2. Click the Date column heading to sort the SMS in ascending or descending date order.
36 Wireless Manager SMS Messages ScreenMoving SMS:1. Select the folder where the message you want to move is located.2. From the list, select the message. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view.3. Click Move to from the Messages menu. A progress dialog is displayed informing you that the SIM card is being updated.4. The selected message is moved.Note:To move all messages, click Select All from the Edit menu before you select Move to.Copy an SMS:1. Select the folder where the message you want to copy is located.2. From the list, select the message. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view.3. Click Copy to from the Messages menu. A progress dialog is displayed informing you that the SIM card is being updated.4. The selected message is copied.Note:To copy all messages, click Select All from the Edit menu before you select Copy to.SIM Inbox is Full:When the Wireless Manager detects the SIM SMS storage is full, it displays on the Status screen and in the SMS Messages screen. You must move or delete some SMS from the SIM Inbox to free storage space so that you can continue receiving new SMS from the network. To do this you can either:• Move your SMS from SIM SMS to Saved Messages • Right click on an SMS in SIM SMS and select delete.
Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen 37Wireless Manager Phone Book ScreenThe Wireless Manager Phone Book screen helps you to organize your EDGE PC Card’s SIM Phone Book.The Phone Book ScreenA SIM Phone Book can easily become disorganized; you can use the Phone Book screen to manage your SIM Phone Book entries.You can add new numbers, edit existing numbers, export and import entries. 1. Click to display the Phone Book screen.2. Icons appear in the left pane representing the SIM Phone Book and Saved Phone Book . You can manage your Phone Book entries by copying entries to the SIM Phone Book or the Saved Phone Book.3. Click on the icon to display the Phone Book entries in the right pane.Note:Your EDGE PC Card must be inserted to display this information.
38 Wireless Manager Phone Book ScreenPhone Book FunctionalityTo Add a Number:1. Select Add New in the Phone Book menu or click on the toolbar or key Ctrl and N.2. The New Phone Book Entry dialog opens.3. Enter the name and phone number.4. Click OK to save the entry or Cancel to close the dialog.Note:Phone Book numbers are limited to 20 digits (including +) and names are limited to 18 alphanumeric characters. New entries are added to the next available SIM index position. To Modify a number:1. Select the number you want to modify.2. Select Modify... in the Phone Book menu.3. The Edit Phone Book Entry dialog opens.4. The fields in the dialog display the current entry’s name and number. 5. Edit the information.6. Click OK to save the entry or Cancel to close the dialog If the modified entry is in the SIM Phone Book the changes are automatically sent to the SIM.To Find Entries:1. Select Find in the Phone Book menu or key Ctrl and F.2. The Find dialog opens. Enter the text or number you want to search for in the Look for field. The entry can be complete or incomplete.3. Click Find. The Wireless Manager searches both Phone Books, when a match is found it is displayed in the right pane. Click Find Next to search again.4. Click Close when you have finished searching.To Copy an Entry:1. Select an entry from the SIM Phone Book or the Saved Phone Book.2. Select Copy To in the Phone Book menu. The Copy To option is followed by the name of the Phone Book you haven’t selected the entry from.3. A duplicate entry is made in the specified Phone Book. The new entry is assigned the next available position in the destination Phone Book.
Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen 39To Move an Entry:1. Select an entry.2. Select Move To in the Phone Book menu. The Move To option is followed by the name of the Phone Book you haven’t selected the entry from.3. The entry is moved from its current Phone Book and placed in the selected one. The new entry is assigned the next available position in the destination Phone Book.To Import an Entry or Phone Book:1. Select Import from the Phone Book menu.2. Select the Replace Existing Phone Book or Merge with existing Phone Book radio button.3. Click and browse to find the file you want to import.Note:The file must be a text file in comma separated value (CSV) format. Any invalid lines or files will be ignored.4. Click OK in the browse dialog. The path and file name are displayed in the Import File Name field.5. Click Import to complete the import procedure.To Export an Entry or Phone Book:1. Highlight the entries or open the Phone Book you want to export.2. Select Export from the Phone Book menu.3. Select All to export the entire Phone Book or Selected Items to export the highlighted entries.4. Type a name for the file into the Export File Name field.5. Click and identify the save location.
40 Wireless Manager Phone Book ScreenNote:The file will be saved as a text file in comma separated value (CSV) format.6. Click OK in the browse dialog. The path and file name are displayed in the Export File Name field.7. Click Export to complete the procedure.Delete a number 1. Select the number that you want to delete.2. Select Delete, from the Edit menu.3. A confirmation dialog opens, click Yes to delete the number.Note:If you want to delete all numbers, select Select All from the Edit menu before clicking Delete.To Send a New SMS Message:1. Select an entry from a Phone Book.2. Select Create New Message from the Messages menu.3. A new SMS Message dialog is opened and pre-addressed with the selected entries details.
Wireless Manager Online Services Screen 41Wireless Manager Online Services ScreenOnline Services is a customized service offered by a network operators. This service is network or subscription dependant. The Online Services screen provides a mechanism that allows applications that exist on the SIM to interact and operate with the EDGE PC Card. Typical services offered by network operators include: • sports scores•news• financial data• horoscopes• interactive text game messagesOnline Services are placed on your SIM card by your operator. Wireless Manager detects if these services are on the SIM card and displays the if they are.1. Click to display the Online services screen. You can also select to display the Online Services screen from the View menu. The screen displays a menu of the online services offered by your network operator.Click on the category you require and click Select. More detailed choices are sometimes displayed, if necessary select the required option and click Select. The response may take various forms, depending on the network operator. For example, the news headlines might be sent as an SMS, which will be delivered to the SMS inbox.Online Services menus are sometimes used to provide a list of voice-based services such as directory enquiries. If one of these is selected, you will not be connected because the EDGE PC Card does not support voice calls.Note:Contact your operator to find out which services are available for your account.ii
42 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your EDGE PC Card. Some problems require you to contact your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself.Wireless Manager Icon ErrorsSoftware ErrorsError MessagesGeneral appears in the task barIndicates that the Radio is turned off. Right click the CMI, select Radio Settings from the sub menu, select On. appears in the task barIndicates that the EDGE PC Card cannot find a network, there is no network within range or the received signal is too weak. You have to move to get a stronger signal.A signal is present but you can’t connect to the GPRS networkIndicates that a GSM network is present, but no GPRS service is available. This can be caused by; no GPRS service in the area, you are trying to roam on a network for which no GPRS roaming agreement exists or there is a temporary fault on the network. Contact your network operator for more details. appears in the task bar EDGE PC Card isn't present, please insert.Grey menu options in the software applicationsGrey text indicates a function that is temporarily unavailable, for example due to your subscription or due to a certain setting which has not been turned on.Modem not responding.... ErrorCheck the radio is turned on.Dial-Up fails Try to connect again.
Troubleshooting 43SIM Card ErrorsError CodesWindows® 98Wrong PIN/ Wrong PIN2You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. Enter the correct PIN or PIN2, and click OK. See SIM lock on page 29Codes do not matchWhen you want to change a security code (for example your PIN) you have to confirm the new code by entering it again. This error occurs when the two codes, that you have entered do not match. See Phone lock on page 28.PIN blocked/ PIN2 blockedYou have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times in succession. To unblock, see SIM lock on page 29.PUK blocked – contact operatorYou have entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in succession. Contact your network operator or service provider.Error 619: The port is disconnected during dial-upAn ISDN mode (V110 or V120) has been selected when creating a connection, but is not supported by the network.Select Analogue mode when creating the connection in the Connection Wizard.Error 629: The port was disconnected by the remote machine during dial-upTelephony settings are set to pulse dialling, change to tone dialling.Check the dialling settings for the current location (In Control Panel Phone and Modem Option Dialling Rules Location Edit) and change the Dial using setting to tone, or (if Pulse is a necessity), create a new location called EDGE Anywhere and set the dialling to Tone. EDGE anywhere location should then be used whenever you use the EDGE PC Card.Error 630: The port was disconnected due to hardware failure during dial-upA Dial-up networking connection is already connected. Close the connected dial-up and try again.Error 645: Internal authentication error during dial-upIncorrect APN or CID selected for network.Modify your Dial-up Connection, see Create a Connection on page 21 for more details. Make sure that the APN file contains the name of the access point your network operator is using. The Dialup Wizard should do this automatically, if you are experiencing problems contact your network operator.Error 650: The Remote Access server is not responding during dial-upIncorrect User ID and/or password. Re enter correctly.
44 TroubleshootingWindows® 2000Error 678: Computer you are dialling is not responding during dial-upEither: Service is not supported by SIM (usually for CSD) or the computer is not answering.1 Check SIM settings with your service provider if necessary,2 Make sure that the server you are dialling is OK,3 Make sure that Analogue mode has not been selected with 57.6kbps data rate (V110 or V120 mode must be selected and supported by the network)Error 720: No PPP control protocols configured during dial-upThe service is not supported by the SIM, usually appears when you are trying to connect to GPRS Internet. Contact service provider to enable GPRS Internet access on SIM cardError 619: The port is disconnected during dial-upAn ISDN mode (V110 or V120) has been selected when creating a connection, but is not supported by the network.Select Analogue mode when creating the connection in the Connection Wizard.Error 678: Computer you are dialling is not responding during dial-upEither: Service is not supported by SIM (usually for CSD) or the computer is not answering.1 Check SIM settings with your service provider if necessary.2 Make sure that the server you are dialling is OK.3 Make sure that Analogue mode has not been selected with 57.6 kbps data rate (V110 or V120 mode must be selected and supported by the network).Error 691: Access denied, user name and password incorrect on the domain during dial-upThe domain name entry is incorrect.Correct the domain name entry or delete if not required.Error 718: The card was unable to dial during dial-upThis error indicates a PPP conversation started, but it was terminated because the remote server did not respond within an appropriate time. This can be caused by poor line quality or a problem with the server (ISP). This error can occur when your modem has connected to the ISP and has sent a username and password, but there is no response from the server. Wait a few minutes and try again
Troubleshooting 45All Windows® Operating SystemsError 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated during dial-upThe APN entry is incorrect, the signal is weak or the connection is lost whilst dialling.If you are experiencing problems contact your network operator and check the APN.Error 678: Computer you are dialing is not responding during dial-upEither: Service is not supported by SIM (usually for CSD) or the computer is not answering.Check SIM settings with your service provider if necessary.Make sure that the server you are dialing is OK.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.Connection Failed or Activation Failed. Please contact your Service Provider.No specific reason for failure is available. Wait a few minutes and try again. If you continue to get this error check your connection settings or call your service provider for help.Connection Failed. Invalid APN. Please check and enter the APN again.The APN entry is incorrect, the signal is weak or the connection is lost whilst dialing. If you are experiencing problems contact your network operator and check the APN.Connection Failed. Invalid User Name or Password. Please check and enter the User Name and/or Password in your connection profile.Choose to modify your connection in the Connection Wizard. Go to the User ID screen and re enter the User Name and Password given to you by your service provider. If you were not supplied with a User Name and Password leave the fields blank. Contact your service provider if you continue to have problems.Connection Failed. Invalid Profile. Please check and re-enter your connection profile information, and try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.Your service provider doesn't recognise you. Check the setting you have entered to create your connection. If you still get the error contact your service provider and check you have GPRS Internet enabled on your subscription and then setting you should enter to create a connection.Disconnected from NetworkYou have been disconnected from the network. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem persists contact your service provider.Connection failed. Temporary Network problem. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.This error indicates a PPP conversation started, but it was terminated because the remote server did not respond within an appropriate time. This can be caused by poor line quality or a problem with the server (ISP). This error can occur when your modem has connected to the ISP and has sent a username and password, but there is no response from the server. Wait a few minutes and try again
46 TroubleshootingConnection Failed. Not authorised to access network. Please contact your Service Provider.Your service provider doesn't think your authorised to access their network. Check the setting you have entered to create your connection. If you still get the error contact your service provider and check your subscription.Connection Failed. SIM is invalid for GPRS service. Please contact your Service Provider.Contact your service provider and request the GPRS Internet subscription is activated for your SIM.Connection Failed. Access to network not allowed. Please contact your Service Provider.Your service provider is not allowing you to access their network. Check the setting you have entered to create your connection. If you still get the error contact your service provider and check your subscription.Connection Failed. Roaming not allowed. Please contact your Service Provider.Contact your service provider to get your roaming activated.Connection Failed. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.You couldn’t connect to the network. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem persists contact your service provider.Connection Failed. Service not supported. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.Your service provider is not allowing you to access their network. Contact your service provider and check you have the subscriptions required activated for your SIM.Connection Failed. Network Problem. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.You couldn’t connect to the network. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem persists contact your service provider.
Additional Information 47Additional InformationSony Ericsson Support Web SiteAt www.SonyEricsson.com/support you can find help and tips in a few clicks. The support site gives you access to:• the latest software updates• tips on how to use your EDGE PC Card efficiently• function guides • additional helpGuidelines for Safe and Efficient UsePlease read this information before using your EDGE PC Card.Recommendations• Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.• Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or humidity.• Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures.• Do not expose your product to open flames or lit tobacco products.• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint your product.• Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission.• Do not use your product when in, or around aircraft, or areas posted “turn off two-way radio”. • Do not use your product in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists.• Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in the area above your car’s air bag. • Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service.Antenna Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your EDGE PC Card. Use of unauthorised or modified antennas could damage your EDGE PC Card and may violate regulations, causing loss of performance and SAR levels above the recommended limits (see below).Efficient UseDo not cover the antenna when in use, as this affects call quality and may cause the EDGE PC Card to operate at a higher power level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby times.
48 Additional InformationRadio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SARYour PC Card is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver (transceiver). When it is turned on, it emits low levels of radio frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio frequency fields). Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed by scientific organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) and IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted levels of radio wave exposure for the general population. The levels include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health, and to account for any variations in measurements.Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a transceiver. The SAR value is determined at the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level of the transceiver while operating can be well below this value. This is because the transceiver is designed to use the minimum power required to reach the network. Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure guidelines do not mean that there are variations in safety. While there may be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson PC Cards are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines.Before a PC Card is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC for each model. For body worn operation, this PC Card has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines for fixed and mobile use when the PC Card is installed in a PCMCIA card slot of a standard Laptop PC with the original antenna.Sony Ericsson has not measured, and makes no representation about, the body worn SAR levels when the PC Card is used in any portable host equipment or when any changes to the original product has been made.More information on radio frequency exposure and SAR can be found on: www.sonyericsson.com.Personal Medical DevicesEDGE PC Cards may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between the EDGE PC Card and the pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, immediately turn off your EDGE PC Card. Contact your cardiologist for more information. For other medical devices, please consult the manufacturer of the device.ChildrenDO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH YOUR EDGE PC CARD OR ITS ANTENNA. THEY COULD HURT THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, OR COULD ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE THE EDGE PC CARD OR ANTENNA. YOUR EDGE PC CARD OR ITS ANTENNA MAY CONTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD.Disposing of the Product Your EDGE PC Card should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Additional Information 49Emergency CallsEDGE PC Cards manufactured by Sony Ericsson do not support voice calls, hence their use for essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies) is not possible.Inserting and removing the SIM card – precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD)Do not touch the SIM card connectors. As a precaution, always make sure that the EDGE PC Card is already in your hand before you insert or remove the SIM card.
50 Additional InformationTechnical SpecificationsExterior DescriptionAmbient TemperaturesElectrical CharacteristicsProduct nameGC82 GC83 GC85System GSM 850GSM 1900GSM 850GSM 1800GSM 1900GSM 900GSM 1800GSM 1900Services supportedCSD, GPRS/EDGE, SMS, FaxSpeech services are not supportedCSD, GPRS/EDGE, SMSSpeech services are not supportedCSD, GPRS/EDGE, SMSSpeech services are not supportedSIM Card Small plug-in card, 3V typeSIM Lock supportedRegular (non-GPRS-aware) and GPRS-aware SIMs supportedSmall plug-in card, 3V typeSIM Lock supportedRegular (non-GPRS-aware) and GPRS-aware SIMs supportedSmall plug-in card, 3V typeSIM Lock supportedRegular (non-GPRS-aware) and GPRS-aware SIMs supportedType Number FAA-1041011-BV TBA TBASize Cardbus PC Card Type II, 32 bit85.6 mm long x 54.0mm wide x 5.0 mm thickWeight 38g including antenna, excluding SIM cardBattery Powered via the PC card slot i.e. uses laptop batteryAntenna 50 ohm interface; Antenna suppliedOperating -10 to 55 degrees CStorage -20 to 65 degrees CSupported Voltages 3.3V ± 10%Nominal Operating Voltage 3.3VStandby Current TBAStandby Power Consumption (no PDP context active)TBA
Additional Information 51Idle current (9/2 multiframe paging period) (PDP context active)TBAIdle power (9/2 multiframe) TBAMaximum Current TBAMaximum Power Consumption TBA
52 Additional InformationOperating System SupportGSM Performance and technical characteristicsGSM Features SupportedSupported Operating SystemsMicrosoft Windows® 98 (SE)Microsoft Windows® MeMicrosoft Windows® 2000 (SP4)Microsoft Windows® XPMinimum PC SpecificationProcessor size as recommended by Microsoft for the version of Windows® in usePC Card slot30 MB free disk spacePPC Driver Support TBADimension GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900Frequency RangeTX: 824 – 849 MHzRX: 869 – 894 MHzTBA TBA TX: 1850 – 1910 MHzRX: 1930 – 1990 MHzChannel Spacing200 kHz TBA TBA 200 kHzNumber of Channels124 Carriers * 8 (TDMA)TBA TBA 299 Carriers * 8 (TDMA)Modulation GMSK/8-PSK TBA TBA GMSK/8-PSKPower ClassesClass 4 (2W) for GSM/GPRS and EGPRS/MCS 1-4 (GMSK);Class E2 (0.5W) for EGPRS/MCS 5-9 (8-PSK)TBA TBA Class 1 (1W) for GSM/GPRS and EGPRS/MCS 1-4 (GMSK);Class E2 (0.4W) for EGPRS/MCS 5-9 (8-PSK)Transmitter Output Impedance50ΩTBA TBA 50ΩTransmitter Spurious EmissionAccording to GSM specificationTBA TBA According to GSM specificationME SIM Lock YesSIM Application ToolkitClass 2 without call control.Support is provided via AT commandsUSSD Support is provided via AT commands; No MMI is providedSpeech Coding Not applicable (EDGE PC Card does not support speech services)
Additional Information 53CSD technical dataNote:CSD functionality will be available via an upgrade for the GC85.GPRS technical dataStandards AT commands industry standard ETSI 07.05, 07.07 and 07.10, V.25ter command set supportedCSD Data Rates 9.6 kbps or 14.4 kbps depending on the GSM network.CSD functionality available on GC85 via a firmware update when available.Compression MNP5 (Increases data rate up to 2x depending on data type)V.42bis (Increases data rate up to 4x depending on data type)GSM network support required for compressionError Correction End to End MNP2 and LAPM (V.42)RLPRequires GSM Network supportGSM/ISDN According to V.110 and V.120GPRS Specification SMGSMG31bisData Rates Multislot class 10 supported (see table below).Coding schemes: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4Mode of Operation Class B (attaches to both GSM and GPRS at the same time; data connection is established using CS (CSD/fax) or GPRS) The user may select CSD or GPRS modes via Dial-Up Networking configurations in Windows®Attach Modes GPRS AttachGPRS DetachCombined Attach (CS+GPRS) (CCCH)Combined Detach (CCCH)Combined Attach (CS+GPRS) (PCCCH)Combined Detach (PCCCH)Network modes Network Mode 1Network Mode 2Network Mode 3R Reference Point Physical layer: RS232 virtual COM portAuthentication mechanisms PAP and CHAP supportedIP Connectivity PDP type IP is supportedIPv4, terminated in Windows® DUNSMS over GPRS Mobile Originated and Mobile TerminatedQoS Support for all 4 classes.QoS Negotiation.
54 Additional InformationGPRS Maximum Data RatesSpeed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maximums, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee how fast your network will operate.Data rate is the payload per slot, header plus data.EDGE Technical DataPDP Context Up to 10 PDP context details are stored in EDGE PC Card memory. PDP Context description edited via supplied Wizard or AT command.Number of parallel PDP Context activated (both MO and MT):1Number of PDP Context with traffic in parallel:1PDP Context modification (e.g. QoS renegotiation).Network initiated PDP Context modification.Network initiated PDP Context deactivation.Collision of MS and Network initiated PDP Context activation.SIM Support for GPRS aware as well as non-GPRS-aware SIMsCompression TCP/IP Header CompressionV42bisGPRS Encryption GEA1GPRS Frequency HoppingSupportedGPRS IP allocation DynamicStaticCS-1 9.05 kbpsCS-2 13.4 kbpsCS-3 15.6 kbpsCS-4 21.4 kbps4 + 1 RX 36.2 53.6 62.4 85.6TX 9.05 13.4 15.6 21.43 + 2 RX 27.15 40.2 46.8 64.2 TX 18.1 26.8 31.2 42.8Modulation Coding SchemesMCS-1 to MCS-9EDGE features Link Adaptation Incremental Redundancy
Additional Information 55EDGE Maximum Data RatesSpeed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maximums, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee how fast your network will operate.Data rate is the payload per slot, header plus data.SMS Technical Data4 + 1 3 + 2Coding SchemeData Rate per slotRx Tx Rx TxMCS-1 10.60 42.40 10.60 31.80 21.20MCS-2 13.00 52.00 13.00 39.00 26.00MCS-3 16.60 66.40 16.60 49.80 33.20MCS-4 19.40 77.60 19.40 58.20 38.80MCS-5 24.05 96.20 24.05 72.15 48.10MCS-6 31.25 125.00 31.25 93.75 62.50MCS-7 47.45 189.80 47.45 142.35 94.90MCS-8 57.05 228.20 57.05 171.15 114.10MCS-9 61.85 247.40 61.85 185.55 123.70Concatenated SMS Yes.SMS Cell Broadcast Supported in Wireless Manager and by AT Commands (excluding Cell ID)SMS Immediate DisplaySupported in Wireless Manager and by AT Commands.SMS interface Wireless Manager, Communications Suite, pocket PC Suite. AT Command
56 Additional InformationSoftware UpgradeFax Technical Data (GC82 only)Supported LanguagesPC Card software upgradeVia secure internet download (Sony Ericsson Update Service) or at a Sony Ericsson Service Points.PC Communications Suite upgradeInternet downloadMachine groups Class 2, Group 3 and 4Speed 9.6kbpsVerified applications Microsoft Fax (Windows 200 and XP; may require installing), Symantec® and Winfax® PRO 10® (not supplied).Product support GC82 GC83 GC85Quick Start GuidePC SoftwareUser’s Guide (PDF)English (EN)Canadian French (FR)Spanish (ES)EnglishCanadian French (FR)Spanish (ES)EnglishAT Commands ManualEnglish English English
Additional Information 57License AgreementLicenseAny use of the enclosed compact disc, diskette or any other media including upgrades thereof (“the Software”) shall be in accordance with the below stated license terms and conditions. By opening the sealed Software package and/or using the Software you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions stated below. These terms and conditions are binding and create a legal obligation (the “License Agreement”) between you (the “Licensee”) and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (the “Vendor”). The Software licensed hereunder may be delivered in an inseparable package also containing other software programs than this particular Software (e.g. bundled with other software). As a safeguard you should not in any way use the other software programs before reading the specific license terms and conditions of such other software.LicenseYou are hereby granted a non-transferable, non-exclusive right to use (“License”) the Software. You may only (a) use this Software on one single computer at a time; (b) physically transfer the Software from one computer to another if the Software is used only on one computer at a time and provided you remove any copies of the Software from the computer from which the Software is being transferred and/or on which it was originally used; (c) if necessary, make copies of the Software solely for purposes of backup. The copyright notice must always be reproduced and included on a label on any backup copy. You may not according to the EC Council Directive of May 14, 1991 on the legal protection of computer programs (91/250/EEG) (the “Software Directive”) distribute any copy of this Software or its documentation to others; nor modify, rent, lease or grant any rights to this Software whatsoever to another person or entity. In addition, you may not translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, reproduce or otherwise alter or modify the Software, its source code, documentation nor disclose any information designated as confidential or proprietary at the time of disclosure or, information which by its nature, is confidential or proprietary.TermYour License remains effective from the date of your cash receipt/proof of payment until terminated. You can terminate your License at any time by destroying the Software together with all copies of the Software in whichever form they may be. Your License will automatically terminate without prior notice if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. In the event of termination of your License you must immediately destroy all copies of the Software in whichever form they may be.Limited WarrantySony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, S-221 88 Lund, Sweden, (Sony Ericsson), provides this Limited Warranty for your PC Card and original accessory delivered with your PC Card (hereinafter referred to as “Product”).Should your Product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or contact your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Centre (national rates may apply) or visit www.SonyEricsson.com to get further information.
58 Additional InformationOur WarrantySubject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects in design, material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer, and for a subsequent period of one (1) year.What We Will DoIf, during the warranty period, this Product fails to operate under normal use and service, due to defects in design, materials or workmanship, Sony Ericsson authorised distributors or service partners, in the country/region* where you purchased the Product, will, at their option, either repair or replace the Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein.Sony Ericsson and its service partners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below.Please note that your personal settings/downloads might be lost when the Product is repaired or replaced.Conditions1. The warranty is valid only if the original proof of purchase issued to the original purchaser by an, for this Product, Sony Ericsson authorised dealer, specifying the date of purchase and serial number**, is presented with the Product to be repaired or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the Product from the dealer. 2. If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced parts or components will become the property of Sony Ericsson. 3. This warranty does not cover any failure of the Product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with the Sony Ericsson instructions for use and maintenance of the Product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the Product due to accident, software or hardware modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid. 4. Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services or range of that system.5. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorised person. 6. The warranty does not cover Product failures which have been caused by use of accessories or other peripheral devices which are not Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded original accessories intended for use with the Product. 7. Tampering with any of the seals on the Product will void the warranty.8. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTED LIMITED WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
Additional Information 59Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The warranty provided does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable legislation in force, nor the consumer's rights against the dealer arising from their sales/ purchase contract.* European Union (EU)If you have purchased your Product in an EU country you can have your Product serviced, under the conditions set out above, within the warranty period in any EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Centre. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than in the country of original purchase, for example due to the fact that your Product may have an interior or exterior which is different from equivalent models sold in other EU countries. It may not be possible to repair SIM-locked Products.** In some countries/regions additional information is requested. If so, this is clearly shown on the valid proof of purchase.Vendor warrants the media on which the Software is provided, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days after the date of your cash receipt/proof of payment. The Vendor's and its suppliers' entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty will at Vendor's option be (and provided you return the Software to an authorized reseller/supplier together with a copy of your cash receipt/proof of payment), to replace the disc(s)/ diskette(s) or refund the purchase price and terminate this Agreement including the License.Except for the above express limited warranties, Vendor and its suppliers do not provide nor do you receive any warranties or conditions whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise and Vendor and its suppliers specifically disclaim any implied warranties of satisfactory quality and/or fitness for a particular purpose. If your jurisdiction does not allow limitations on implied warranties to consumers, the above limitation may not apply to you. Vendor does not warrant that your use of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. You assume full responsibility for the selection of this Software and your selected hardware and for the Software and hardware together achieving your intended results, as well as for any installation or use of or result obtained from the Software.Intended useThe Software shall be used in accordance with the instructions and for its intended use and purpose only. The Software or part thereof may not be used in e.g. life support systems, nuclear facility applications, nor for the purposes of missile technology, chemical or biologized industry, flight navigation or communication of air, ground support equipment or other similar business or for any other purpose where any failure by the Software to perform may result in personal injury, death, damage to tangibles or the environment.Limitation of liabilityIn no event shall Vendor or its suppliers be liable for any indirect or consequential losses or damages whatsoever irrespective of the cause for such losses or damages, including loss of data, loss of business profits or revenue, or any business interruption arising out of the use of or inability to use
60 Additional Informationthis Software. Vendor and its suppliers' total liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the amount actually paid by Licensee for the Software.Disputes and Governing LawThe validity, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Sweden. All disputes, differences or questions between the parties with respect to any matter arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be finally settled under the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, in Stockholm, by three (3) arbitrators appointed in accordance with the said Rules. The proceeding shall be conducted in the English language.
Additional Information 61FCC StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.GC82 PC Card:FCC-ID: PY7F1041011IC: 4170B- F1041011GC83FCC-ID: PY7FF031011IC: 4170B- FF031011GC85FCC-ID: PY7FF021011IC: 4170B- FF021011FCc
62 Appendix A - Connection ParametersAppendix A - Connection ParametersGeneral Connection Parameters for CSD and GPRSRequired Useful informationTelephone number or Access Point Name (APN)Number you need to dial to reach your service provider. Use the full number including country code and area code, e.g. +46 33 555 2525.OrThe APN server resource to contact, for example, Interent.operator.net - to connect to the Internet via the mobile operator’s or your corporate Intranet via a VPNBearer capability:CSD or GPRS?You will need to know the bearer capability provided by your service provider, so you can select the appropriate option during set up.CSD Network SpeedIf you intend to create connections via CSD contact your network operator and check the supported speeds.Username The username your service provider gave you when the account was set up. Some dial-up accounts do not require a Username, in this case leave the field blank.Password Password associated with the username, given to you by the service provider. Some dial-up accounts do not require a Password, in this case leave the field blank.IP assignment: Server / StaticAn ‘address’ that the service provider knows you by and uses to route information to and from your EDGE PC Card. Your IP address will either be:Server - assigned by the service provider when you connect. Static - assigned once by the service provider or the IT Manager.If your IP address is Static you must enter it into Own IP address fields which is available when you select Details in the Connection APN dialog.DNS assignment:Server / StaticThis tells the EDGE PC Card where to find the service provider’s DNS Service. DNS translates addresses such as www.sonyericsson.com to the numeric IP address so that the information can be accessed.Like IP assignment above, the DNS can be static or allocated by the service provider when you connect. If static is selected additional fields need to be completed containing the static information.Own IP address Only required if the IP assignment is static.Format example: 123.9.45.3. Do not enter any leading 0s when typing in IP address.Primary DNS Only required if the DNS assignment is static.Format example:123.9.45.2Secondary DNS Only required if the DNS assignment is static.Format example: 123.9.45.1Access Point Name (APN)If the APN is set to default you will have to enter the name of the access point your network operator is using.
Appendix A - Connection Parameters 63CSD Specific Parameters* Only available with ISDN V.110 or V.120 connection mode.TCP/IP OptimisationTo take full advantage of the high bandwidth of the PC Card, the TCP/IP window size parameter TCPWindowSize should be changed from the default Windows setting of 16k for Windows 2000, or 64k for Windows XP. Sony Ericsson recommends a TCP/IP packet size of 43200 for optimum performance with the PC Card. An MTU size of 1450 is also considered optimal for EDGE networks.These settings are made automatically when the Wireless Manager is installed. They may be viewed and, if necessary, changed in the properties of the Sony Ericsson Wireless WAN network adaptor.Select Start Settings Network and Dial-up Connections, locate the Sony Ericsson Wireless WAN adaptor in the list, right-click on it and select Properties.Click Configure on the Advanced tab. If directed by your network operator, you may change the settings by selecting TCPWindowSize or MTU and changing the value. Changes to these settings require the network adaptor to be restarted. It is recommended that the laptop is rebooted.Required Useful informationPreferred Connection Speed (bits/s)Select your preferred network connection speed from the drop down list provided:9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 43200* or 57600*Connection ModeSelect the method you want to use to connect to the network from the options provided:analogue, ISDN V.110 or ISDN V.120Compression Use to speed up data transfer. You can select to Enable Data Compression and Header Compression.Callback NumberEnter the number the a callback should be made to. You can only use Callback if you are connecting to a source that gives permission for callbacks to be made, for example your company server.
64 Appendix A - Connection ParametersIf you have previously optimised TCPWindowSize, for example as directed by a broadband internet service provider, then check whether that setting is global or specific to the network adaptor over which the broadband connection is made. It is preferable that all TCPWindowSize settings are specific to the network adaptor involved, since this ensures that each individual connection is correctly optimised.
Glossary 65GlossaryBearerPath over which data flows. Specifically in CSD the type of telephony link from the GSM network to the server - V PSTN or ISDN.bpsBits per second - rate of data flow.COM PortDefines a serial/RS-232 port within the Windows® environment. May be physical (COM1 port on the rear of the PC) or virtual (COM5 port communicating with a PC card modem)CSCircuit Switched. Connection from A to B which has a fixed bandwidth and is maintained over a period of time, for example a voice telephone call.CS-1 to CS-4Coding Scheme. Determines the data rate per timeslot in GPRS.CSDCircuit Switched Data. CSD is a GSM service providing a CS data connection at a rate of 9.6 or 14.4 kbps.DUNDial-Up Networking.EDGEEnhanced Data rates for Global Evolution.e-GSMExtended GSM. New frequencies specified by the European Radio Communications Committee (ERC) for GSM use when additional spectrum is needed (Network-dependent). It allows operators to transmit and receive just outside GSM’s core 900 frequency band. This extension gives increased network capability.ETSIEuropean Telecommunications Standards Institute. www.etsi.orgGGSNGateway GPRS Support NodeGPRSGeneral Packet Radio Services.GSMGlobal System for Mobile Communications. GSM is the world’s most widely-used digital mobile phone system, now operating in over 160 countries around the world.GSM 900The GSM system family includes GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900. There are different phases of roll-out for the GSM system and GSM phones are either phase 1 or phase 2 compliant.GSM 1800Also known as DCS 1800 or PCN, this is a GSM digital network working on a frequency of 1800 MHz. It is used in Europe and Asia-Pacific.GSM 1900Also known as PCS. Refers to a GSM system running in the 1900MHz band. Used in the USA and Canada, for instance.HTMLHyperText Markup Language.HTTPHyperText Transfer Protocol.ISDNIntegrated Services Digital Network. Can provide circuit-switched data connections in multiples of 64 kbps.ISPInternet Service Provider.kbpsKilobits per second - rate of data flow.
66 GlossaryLANLocal Area Network.MEMobile Equipment.MOMobile Origination. For example, an SMS message sent from a mobile terminal.MMIMan-Machine Interface.MSMobile Station.MTMobile Termination.PCPersonal Computer.PCSPersonal Communications Services, often used to describe GSM1900 networks.PC CardA card having physical and electrical characteristics specified by PCMCIA providing extra functionality when inserted into a laptop PC. Typical examples are modems and network cards. Type refers to the thickness of the card. The EDGE PC Card is type II.PCMCIAPersonal Computer Memory Card International Association – defines specifications for PC Cards. www.pcmcia.orgPDPPacket Data Protocol.Phone bookA memory in the SIM card where phone numbers can be stored and accessed by name or position.PSTNPublic Switched Telephone Network, for example ordinary analogue phone line for speech and/or computer modem.RADIUSRemote Access Dial-In Service. Facility at the ISP or corporation to manage remote data connections.RXReceiveSCService Centre (for SMS).Service ProviderA company that provides services and subscriptions to EDGE PC Card users.SIM cardSubscriber Identity Module card – a card that must be inserted in any GSM-based mobile terminal. It contains subscriber details, security information and memory for a personal directory of numbers. The card can be a small plug-in type or credit card-sized, but both types have the same functions. The EDGE PC Card uses the small plug-in card.SMSShort Message Service. Allows messages of up to 160 characters to be sent and received via the network operator's message centre to a EDGE PC Card.TCP/IPTransmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.TCP/IPv4TCP/IP Version 4. Most widely implemented form of TCP/IP today having a 4 byte address format such as 212.161.127.136.TETerminal Equipment. Generic term for GSM terminals such as phones and PC cards.Terminal AdaptorGeneric term for the equipment terminating a digital comms line such as an ISDN2 line. The EDGE PC Card
Glossary 67is a Terminal Adaptor since it interfaces to GSM digital data services.TLSTransport Layer Security. Used by Web browsers, for example.TXTransmitType IIRefers to thickness of a PC Card as defined in the specification from PCMCIA.URLUniform Resource Locator.USSDUnstructured Supplementary Services Data. Narrow-band GSM data service. For example entering *79*1234# might return the stock price for stock 1234.V.110ETSI standard for data over an ISDN circuit.V.120ETSI standard for data over an ISDN circuit.VPNVirtual Private Network.WWWWorld Wide Web.XMLExtensible Markup Language
68 IndexIndexAAssembling the Unit 9CCircuit Switched Data (CSD) 7Connection Details 26CSD technical data 53DDeleting a SMS 35Documentation 6EEDGE Technical Data 54Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) 8Exporting a Phonebook 39GGC82 Manager 6GC82 Manager Icon 12GC82 Manager Status Screen 25General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) 7GPRS Maximum Data Rates 54, 55GPRS technical data 53GSM Features Supported 52GSM Performance 52HHardware Overview 5SIM Card 5IImporting a Phonebook 39Installation 9Internet services 8LLocks 28NNetwork and Subscription 7Circuit Switched Data (CSD) 7General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) 7Short Message Service (SMS) 8OOperating System Support 52PPhone Numbers 27RRadio Status 14SSending a New SMS Message 40Sending an SMS 34Short Message Service (SMS) 8SMS Technical Data 55Software installation 10Software Overview 6GC82 Manager 6Using the GC82 with your Applications 6System RequirementsNetwork and Subscription 7TTelephony Settings 27Locks 28WWireless Connection informationStatus 13Wireless Connection Information MenuConnect 14Exit 15Help 14Open 14Radio Status 14Working with Phonebooks 38

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