Sony-ericsson GC79 User Manual

GC79Sony Ericsson GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79User’s Guide

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

Installation 11If you want to use your other PC card slot remove the GC79 whilst you insert the other card. See Safe Removal of the GC79 on page 39 fo

12 Installation6. After a few seconds, the New Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto your PC from the Wireless Manager CD. The

Create a GPRS, HSCSD or CSD Connection 13Create a GPRS, HSCSD or CSD ConnectionPredefined customised connection settings may have already been entered

14 Create a GPRS, HSCSD or CSD ConnectionFixed: The same fixed username and password for all users. Check or enter the username and password and tick

Create a GPRS, HSCSD or CSD Connection 15Note:If you are unsure which speed to choose from the Speed tab, start with Analogue 9600, and check to see i

16 Create a GPRS, HSCSD or CSD ConnectionUsing your ConnectionTo Connect1. Open Wireless Manager.2. If requested enter your SIM Card PIN and click OK.

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 17Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionTo create a connection to a wireless LAN access point, follow the steps described b

18 Create a Wireless LAN Connection4. Click Add. The Wireless Network Properties screen is displayed.5. Type the network name in the Network name (SSI

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 19Note:You do not need to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings autom

2 ContentsContentContent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Introduction . . . . . . . . .

20 Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionIn the Wireless Zero Config control panel (Double-click the W icon in the status tray):1. Disable 802.1x.2. Enable

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 21Viewing the Status of your Wireless ConnectionThe quality of the connection (signal strength and noise) of the part

22 Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionDisabling the RadioTo disable the GC79 wireless LAN radio, right click and select Disable Radio. To enable the ra

Advanced Wireless LAN Features 23Advanced Wireless LAN FeaturesSetting up an Ad Hoc Group NetworkIn ad-hoc mode, a peer-to-peer network is created. An

24 Advanced Wireless LAN Features15. Click Advanced and select the appropriate radio button to specify the Networks the GC79 can access. You can selec

Advanced Wireless LAN Features 25After a while a new window should popup in PC2 showing the hardrive of PC1. It is also listed with your Network Drive

26 Advanced Wireless LAN FeaturesBridge connections on Windows XPThe network bridge allows you to connect network segments by selecting the appropriat

Advanced Wireless LAN Features 27Creating profiles for ICS Client machinesSet up an ad hoc network on your host machine and each client. Follow the Cr

28 Advanced Wireless LAN Features1. Open the Wireless Configuration Utility, as described in Create a Wireless LAN Connection on page 17, and click on

Wireless Manager Status Screen 29Wireless Manager Status ScreenTo view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony

Contents 3Start Using Wireless Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Wireless Manager Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Wireless Manager Status ScreenWhen a connection is established, the connection statistics (duration, bytes transmitted, bytes received) are display

Start Using Wireless Manager 31Start Using Wireless Manager1. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or

32 Start Using Wireless ManagerGSM/GPRS IconsWireless LAN IconsWindows IconsIn addition, the following standard Windows® operating system icons also a

Start Using Wireless Manager 33Icon MenusGC79 GSM/GPRS menuRight click one of the following icons to see the GC79 GSM/GPRS menu options. Note:Some of

34 Start Using Wireless ManagerExitExits the Wireless Manager application completely.Use the stop/remove commands if you wish it to remain in the back

Start Using Wireless Manager 35Making Windows Network Connections VisibleThe Windows connection icons, displayed in the system tray, normally disappea

36 Start Using Wireless ManagerRadio Power TabYou can use this tab to manage the state of the radio transmitter. When this option is selected, the Wir

Start Using Wireless Manager 37Text Messaging TabYou can use this tab to enable reception of specific message classes from the SMS Cell Broadcast serv

38 Start Using Wireless ManagerMiscellaneous TabClick the Miscellaneous tab.• Hide to tray when minimizedIf enabled, when the Wireless Manager is mini

Start Using Wireless Manager 39• Show menu item for Modem Software UpdateIf this option is checked, a File Modem Software Update... menu item is ena

4 ContentsAppendix B - Windows Log on using a GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenWireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenThe Telephony Settings screen allows you view and change the GS

Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 41Phone NumbersMy numbersYou can list all your own numbers here. The numbers are for personal reference onl

42 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenTo Change the Phone Lock code:1. Click . 2. The Change the Phone Lock Code dialog opens. Make the require

Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 43Choosing another network:1. Uncheck the Automatically choose a network for me.2. Select the network that

44 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenFrequency BandGSM operates in a number of different frequency bands, where available. 900 and 1800 MHz ar

Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 45Selecting a fax forwarding setting:1. To obtain your current fax forwarding settings from the network, cl

46 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenRestricting Fax and Data CallsTo Change the call restrict status for fax and data calls:1. To get your cu

Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen 47Wireless Manager Phone Book ScreenThe Wireless Manager Phone Book screen helps you to organize your GC79’s SIM Ph

48 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

Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen 49To Move an Entry:1. Select an entry.2. Select Move To in the Phone Book menu. The Move To option is followed by t

Contents 5Sony Ericsson GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79Fifth edition (June 2004)This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, w

50 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

Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen 51Wireless Manager SMS Messages ScreenThe Wireless Manager’s SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, ed

52 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

Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen 53Reply to an SMS:1. Select the folder where the message is located.2. From the list, select the message you want

54 Wireless Manager SMS Messages ScreenNote:To move all messages, click Select All from the Edit menu before you select Move to Saved Messages.Copy an

Wireless Manager Online Services Screen 55Wireless Manager Online Services ScreenOnline Services is a customised service offered by a network operator

56 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your GC79. Some problems require you to contact

Troubleshooting 57Wireless Manager Icon ErrorsSoftware Errors appears in the task barGC79 isn't present, please insert. appears in the task barIn

58 TroubleshootingGSM/GPRS Error MessagesGeneralSIM Card ErrorsWireless LAN Error MessagesModem not responding... ErrorCheck that the radio is turned

Troubleshooting 59Wireless LAN Performance and Connectivity ProblemsData transfer is sometimes very slowMicrowave ovens and some cordless phones opera

6 IntroductionIntroductionCongratulations and thank you for buying the Sony Ericsson GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79. The GC79 is a combined wireless

60 TroubleshootingWindows Error CodesWindows® 98Error 619: The port is disconnected during dial-upAn ISDN mode (V110 or V120) has been selected when c

Troubleshooting 61Windows® 2000All Windows® Operating SystemsError 619: The port is disconnected during dial-upAn ISDN mode (V110 or V120) has been se

62 TroubleshootingConnection Failed or Activation Failed. Please contact your Service Provider.No specific reason for failure is available. Wait a few

Troubleshooting 63Connection Failed. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.You couldn’t connect to the netwo

64 Additional InformationAdditional InformationSony Ericsson Support Web SiteAt www.sonyericsson.com if you select support you can find help and tips

Additional Information 65Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SARYour PC Card is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver (transceiver). When it is tur

66 Additional InformationEmergency CallsGC79s manufactured by Sony Ericsson do not support voice calls, hence their use for essential communications (

Additional Information 67Technical SpecificationsExterior DescriptionAmbient TemperaturesElectrical CharacteristicsProduct name GC79PC Card Type 32-bi

68 Additional InformationOperating System SupportSupplied Software (on CD-ROM)GSM Performance and technical characteristicsSupported Operating Systems

Additional Information 69GSM Features SupportedCSD technical dataHSCSD Maximum Data Rates (kbps)The speeds given are maximums, Sony Ericsson cannot gu

Introduction 7Software OverviewWireless ManagerYou can use the Wireless Manager to:• View GSM/GPRS and wireless LAN status information• Create or modi

70 Additional InformationGPRS technical dataGPRS Specification SMGSMG31bisData Rates Multislot class 10 supported (see table below).Coding schemes: CS

Additional Information 71GPRS Maximum Data RatesSpeed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maximum

72 Additional InformationSoftware UpgradeFax Technical DataWLAN Technical DataRadio power outputPC Card software upgradeVia secure internet download (

Additional Information 73Supported LanguagesQuick Start GuidePC SoftwareUser’s Guide (PDF)English (EN)Brazilian-Portuguese (PB)Danish (DA)Dutch (NL)Fi

74 Additional InformationLicense AgreementLicenseAny use of the enclosed compact disc, diskette or any other media including upgrades thereof (“the So

Additional Information 75Our WarrantySubject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects i

76 Additional InformationSome countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the d

Additional Information 77Disputes and Governing LawThe validity, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Swede

78 Additional InformationDeclaration of ConformityWe, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB ofNya VattentornetS-221 88 Lund, Swedendeclare under our

Additional Information 79FCC StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Th

8 Getting StartedGetting StartedChecklistMake sure the following items are in the box when you unpack it:• Protective case for storing the GC79• GC79

80 Appendix A - GSM Connection ParametersAppendix A - GSM Connection ParametersGeneral Connection Parameters for CSD/HSCSD and GPRSRequired Useful inf

Appendix A - GSM Connection Parameters 81CSD/HSCSD Specific Parameters* Only available with ISDN V.110 or V.120 connection mode.Required Useful inform

82 Appendix B - Windows Log on using a GSM/GPRS Dial-up ConnectionAppendix B - Windows Log on using a GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection The GC79 PC Card sup

Appendix C - Changing the GC79 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties 83Appendix C - Changing the GC79 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties1. Click the Start butt

84 Appendix C - Changing the GC79 Wireless LAN Adapter PropertiesPower Save ModeThis is used to put the GC79-enabled computer into the IEEE 802.11 Pow

Appendix D- Initiating a HSCSD Connection from Outside the Wireless Manager 85Appendix D- Initiating a HSCSD Connection from Outside the Wireless Mana

86 Appendix D- Initiating a HSCSD Connection from Outside the Wireless ManagerThe table below shows the AT Commands for each speed and bearer:Note:Spe

Appendix E- IT Manager Customisation 87Appendix E- IT Manager CustomisationThe Wireless Manager may be customised prior to deployment in a large organ

88 GlossaryGlossary802.11A standard developed by the IEEE. The 802 family of standards relates to local and wide area networks. 802.11 refers to WLAN

Glossary 89GSM 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 pho

Getting Started 9High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD)HSCSD is an enchanced GSM network capability offered by some network operators. It enables ci

90 GlossaryPDPPacket Data Protocol.Phone bookA memory in the SIM card where phone numbers can be stored and accessed by name or position.PSTNPublic Sw

Glossary 91WEPWired Equivalent Privacy. An encryption service built in to many 802.11 products intended to make the connection secure.WiFiWireless Fid

92 IndexIndexAAd hoc group network 23CCircuit Switched Data (CSD) 8Connection details 30Connection setupCSD 14GPRS 13HSCSD 14Wireless LAN 17Connection

Index 93TTechnical support 9, 64Telephony SettingsForward Calls 44Locks 41Networks 42Phone Numbers 41Restrict Calls 45Wireless 46UUpgrades 9, 64WWindo