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... Screen 78 Troubleshooting 79 Status Information 79 Status Log 79 Wireless Manager Icon Errors 80 Software Errors 80 GSM/EDGE/GPRS Error Messages 80 SIM Card Errors 81 Wireless LAN Error Messages 81 Wireless LAN Performance and Connectivity Problems 82 Windows® Error Codes 83 Additional Information 87 Sony Ericsson Support Website 87 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use...
... Screen 78 Troubleshooting 79 Status Information 79 Status Log 79 Wireless Manager Icon Errors 80 Software Errors 80 GSM/EDGE/GPRS Error Messages 80 SIM Card Errors 81 Wireless LAN Error Messages 81 Wireless LAN Performance and Connectivity Problems 82 Windows® Error Codes 83 Additional Information 87 Sony Ericsson Support Website 87 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use...
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... a Sony Ericsson GC89. The GC89 is possible to roam from one room in the home and at work; The GC89 enables your laptop PC to: • Connect to your computer, see GC89 Hardware Set Up on page 87. Introduction Congratulations and thank you to access wireless local area...32-bit Cardbus PC card with others in real time • Access files, databases and discussion groups • Send and receive SMS text messages • Edit SIM card entries Note: Before using the GC89, you MUST read Guidelines for roaming. Hardware Overview The GC89 is a wireless LAN easier to corporate...
... a Sony Ericsson GC89. The GC89 is possible to roam from one room in the home and at work; The GC89 enables your laptop PC to: • Connect to your computer, see GC89 Hardware Set Up on page 87. Introduction Congratulations and thank you to access wireless local area...32-bit Cardbus PC card with others in real time • Access files, databases and discussion groups • Send and receive SMS text messages • Edit SIM card entries Note: Before using the GC89, you MUST read Guidelines for roaming. Hardware Overview The GC89 is a wireless LAN easier to corporate...
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... a comprehensive description of its capabilities. Software Overview Wireless Manager You can use the Wireless Manager to: • Display GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN status information • Create or modify connection settings • Connect to the Internet or a corporate network • Manage GC89 settings • Manage SIM card and PC phone books • Send and receive SMS messages...
... a comprehensive description of its capabilities. Software Overview Wireless Manager You can use the Wireless Manager to: • Display GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN status information • Create or modify connection settings • Connect to the Internet or a corporate network • Manage GC89 settings • Manage SIM card and PC phone books • Send and receive SMS messages...
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... Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM. The address is: http://www.SonyEricsson.com General information on it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. Note: The Wireless Manager can be downloaded from : http://www.wlana.... Available Over the Internet The Sony Ericsson website contains support to facilitate easy communications and rapid information retrieval, wherever you access to run the version of Windows® installed on wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson website, details are .
... Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM. The address is: http://www.SonyEricsson.com General information on it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. Note: The Wireless Manager can be downloaded from : http://www.wlana.... Available Over the Internet The Sony Ericsson website contains support to facilitate easy communications and rapid information retrieval, wherever you access to run the version of Windows® installed on wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson website, details are .
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... CarSdIM 890384695564464 To use . Installation The Wireless Manager CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC89 card from its protective cover. 2. If you are intending to use WLAN, you will also need to your SIM card into the PC card as instructed in Safe Removal of the ...GC89 on your SIM card and request that supplied you with the gold contacts facing downwards. Contact the organization that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you intend to make sure you require are available see Network and Subscription on the back of the SIM card...
... CarSdIM 890384695564464 To use . Installation The Wireless Manager CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC89 card from its protective cover. 2. If you are intending to use WLAN, you will also need to your SIM card into the PC card as instructed in Safe Removal of the ...GC89 on your SIM card and request that supplied you with the gold contacts facing downwards. Contact the organization that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you intend to make sure you require are available see Network and Subscription on the back of the SIM card...
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... does not autorun, select Start dialog. (Where D is not available. Make sure it is displayed. See Supported Languages on screen. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. Important! follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is fully inserted. Installing the Software 1. The InstallShield Wizard for more details. 3. do not cancel.
... does not autorun, select Start dialog. (Where D is not available. Make sure it is displayed. See Supported Languages on screen. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. Important! follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is fully inserted. Installing the Software 1. The InstallShield Wizard for more details. 3. do not cancel.
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... Advanced.... The Secondary APN information is only used in special customised cases where the information will automatically switch to EDGE when the network is available, allowing your PC Card to enter your User ID and Password every time you want to work at faster speeds. 7. If the ... exceed 16 characters for the first time. 1. If no predefined customised connections exist, the Network Connection Wizard automatically starts when the Wireless Manager is opened for it to Using your User ID and Password into the specific fields. Connection Parameters on GPRS. 5. Click Next...
... Advanced.... The Secondary APN information is only used in special customised cases where the information will automatically switch to EDGE when the network is available, allowing your PC Card to enter your User ID and Password every time you want to work at faster speeds. 7. If the ... exceed 16 characters for the first time. 1. If no predefined customised connections exist, the Network Connection Wizard automatically starts when the Wireless Manager is opened for it to Using your User ID and Password into the specific fields. Connection Parameters on GPRS. 5. Click Next...
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... a Connection. Click Next. Click Finish to set up an auto connection when the Wireless Manager is blank in the system tray and select Disconnect. Open Wireless Manager. 2. If requested, enter your SIM Card PIN and click OK. Note: You can also use the Preferences dialog to close the... you require from the drop down list and click Connect. Using your service provider enter them into the specific fields. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on the Status screen. Alternatively: Right click on the menu and select the connection you do not need a User ...
... a Connection. Click Next. Click Finish to set up an auto connection when the Wireless Manager is blank in the system tray and select Disconnect. Open Wireless Manager. 2. If requested, enter your SIM Card PIN and click OK. Note: You can also use the Preferences dialog to close the... you require from the drop down list and click Connect. Using your service provider enter them into the specific fields. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on the Status screen. Alternatively: Right click on the menu and select the connection you do not need a User ...
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In countries other than the United States and Japan you must use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to the country in Windows Millennium These instructions are using your wireless network card for you received your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter is factory installed and that came with local regulatory restrictions on installing the hardware and software. This ensures...
In countries other than the United States and Japan you must use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to the country in Windows Millennium These instructions are using your wireless network card for you received your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter is factory installed and that came with local regulatory restrictions on installing the hardware and software. This ensures...
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This ensures compliance with your wireless network card for instructions on installing the hardware and software. Click Start Settings Network and Dial-up Connections Local Area Connection. 2. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . 2. Configuring Your Network Before you are based on the assumption that your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter is working. Configuring Your Location...
This ensures compliance with your wireless network card for instructions on installing the hardware and software. Click Start Settings Network and Dial-up Connections Local Area Connection. 2. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . 2. Configuring Your Network Before you are based on the assumption that your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter is working. Configuring Your Location...
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..., your PC. Wireless Manager Icon The Wireless Manager icons, displayed in the GC89 for details. Start Using Wireless Manager 1. However, the Wireless LAN functions may be a SIM card in your desktop system tray, allow you fail to operate. Some of the GC89. Start Using Wireless Manager 53 Simply place your desktop shortcut . 2. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or...
..., your PC. Wireless Manager Icon The Wireless Manager icons, displayed in the GC89 for details. Start Using Wireless Manager 1. However, the Wireless LAN functions may be a SIM card in your desktop system tray, allow you fail to operate. Some of the GC89. Start Using Wireless Manager 53 Simply place your desktop shortcut . 2. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or...
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..., your mobile operator has configured the Wireless Manager to search for the GC89 card to this icon is no GSM or GPRS/EDGE service available. If the Connect button is waiting for GPRS/EDGE when you disconnect, the signal meter returns to be used , provided these are supported by the subscription. Wireless LAN Icons Wireless LAN radio is disabled.
..., your mobile operator has configured the Wireless Manager to search for the GC89 card to this icon is no GSM or GPRS/EDGE service available. If the Connect button is waiting for GPRS/EDGE when you disconnect, the signal meter returns to be used , provided these are supported by the subscription. Wireless LAN Icons Wireless LAN radio is disabled.
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... Dial-up connections. Active Windows® dial-up or GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and wireless LAN connections. It allows you the option to switch to see the GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu options. Up to display information about the network connection (e.g. This indicates that a PC card is inserted in your mouse over the icon or double click it...
... Dial-up connections. Active Windows® dial-up or GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and wireless LAN connections. It allows you the option to switch to see the GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu options. Up to display information about the network connection (e.g. This indicates that a PC card is inserted in your mouse over the icon or double click it...
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You can also set the status of the wireless LAN radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On/Off in taskbar when connected box. Start Using Wireless Manager 57 This means that a PC card is safe to remove the card. 5. Close any active GC89 Networking Connections. 2. Exit Wireless Manager. 3. All the currently connected devices are listed. A dialog is displayed ... Settings Network Connections. • A dialog opens displaying all the network and dial-up connections available on , the menu option reads Disable Radio). Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4.
You can also set the status of the wireless LAN radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On/Off in taskbar when connected box. Start Using Wireless Manager 57 This means that a PC card is safe to remove the card. 5. Close any active GC89 Networking Connections. 2. Exit Wireless Manager. 3. All the currently connected devices are listed. A dialog is displayed ... Settings Network Connections. • A dialog opens displaying all the network and dial-up connections available on , the menu option reads Disable Radio). Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4.
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...displays the following dialog. dialog. 1. From the File menu, select Preferences. When you to manage the state of the Wireless Manager by selecting specific options in use this checkbox turned off. Radio Power Tab You can change the general behavior of ...the card is displayed. Enable Radio immediately when card inserted You should check this option if your Windows® logon requires you click OK to activate this option is selected, the Wireless Manager radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled. 58 Start Using Wireless Manager Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE ...
...displays the following dialog. dialog. 1. From the File menu, select Preferences. When you to manage the state of the Wireless Manager by selecting specific options in use this checkbox turned off. Radio Power Tab You can change the general behavior of ...the card is displayed. Enable Radio immediately when card inserted You should check this option if your Windows® logon requires you click OK to activate this option is selected, the Wireless Manager radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled. 58 Start Using Wireless Manager Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE ...
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...network operator for the SMS messages that the GC89 will still be able to activate the options. This is turned off during the active PC session. At shutdown the radio is also ...See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on or off . if the radio is registered to set the SMS received audio alarm to the mobile network. Text Messaging Tab You can use the Wireless LAN capabilities...on or off and resets the card. This screen also allows you to the network, connections can be enabled in several ways; • Select Radio On when the Wireless Manager starts. • Specify the...
...network operator for the SMS messages that the GC89 will still be able to activate the options. This is turned off during the active PC session. At shutdown the radio is also ...See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on or off . if the radio is registered to set the SMS received audio alarm to the mobile network. Text Messaging Tab You can use the Wireless LAN capabilities...on or off and resets the card. This screen also allows you to the network, connections can be enabled in several ways; • Select Radio On when the Wireless Manager starts. • Specify the...
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... Starts. Set Preferences Miscellaneous Allow this option is selected, Wireless Manager runs in background mode, the Wireless Manager icon is started . It releases control of the card, so it may be automatically reactivated when you boot your GC89 to be available and a GPRS internet connection to be... Connection on page 62 for a GC89 to run in the background If enabled, the Wireless Manager runs in the background, waiting for more details. • Minimize when Windows starts If enabled, the Wireless Manager starts when a user logs on the PC screen and selecting Exit. If not...
... Starts. Set Preferences Miscellaneous Allow this option is selected, Wireless Manager runs in background mode, the Wireless Manager icon is started . It releases control of the card, so it may be automatically reactivated when you boot your GC89 to be available and a GPRS internet connection to be... Connection on page 62 for a GC89 to run in the background If enabled, the Wireless Manager runs in the background, waiting for more details. • Minimize when Windows starts If enabled, the Wireless Manager starts when a user logs on the PC screen and selecting Exit. If not...
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...is required for your corporate GPRS service. Set Preferences Miscellaneous Starts. - Important! For the telephone number, use by connections created by the Wireless Manager. To create a GPRS dial-up connection. The context definition is displayed. activated when it is the name of the special GPRS ... Windows Network Connection Wizard. Refer to the AT Command Manual or contact your PC in this option if you log on to logon, select Enable radio immediately when card inserted checkbox in the GC89 and only needs to the Windows® Logon must be used GPRS Context...
...is required for your corporate GPRS service. Set Preferences Miscellaneous Starts. - Important! For the telephone number, use by connections created by the Wireless Manager. To create a GPRS dial-up connection. The context definition is displayed. activated when it is the name of the special GPRS ... Windows Network Connection Wizard. Refer to the AT Command Manual or contact your PC in this option if you log on to logon, select Enable radio immediately when card inserted checkbox in the GC89 and only needs to the Windows® Logon must be used GPRS Context...
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...) enter in the Voice Line 2 number field. Note: The SMS Service Centre number is identified by the GC89. This may take a few seconds. 64 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen Data: The number used to make a data call to your operator's service centre. Locks... Phone lock The phone lock protects the GC89 against unauthorized use for normal voice calls. If the Automatic setting is selected, the message Phone lock only appears when a different SIM card...
...) enter in the Voice Line 2 number field. Note: The SMS Service Centre number is identified by the GC89. This may take a few seconds. 64 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen Data: The number used to make a data call to your operator's service centre. Locks... Phone lock The phone lock protects the GC89 against unauthorized use for normal voice calls. If the Automatic setting is selected, the message Phone lock only appears when a different SIM card...
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...You have finished to transfer the changes to your SIM card, the GC89 will fall into one of purchase. Note: The SIM card lock only protects your subscription and not your GC89 from your home mobile operator has a roaming agreement with a new SIM card. 4. Click Apply when you want to use by... your PIN code to eight digit PIN code. If the SIM card lock is blocked and you turn the SIM card lock off. Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 65 Networks Current Network You can not use your PC and open Wireless Manager. If you enter your home network and a forbidden network...
...You have finished to transfer the changes to your SIM card, the GC89 will fall into one of purchase. Note: The SIM card lock only protects your subscription and not your GC89 from your home mobile operator has a roaming agreement with a new SIM card. 4. Click Apply when you want to use by... your PIN code to eight digit PIN code. If the SIM card lock is blocked and you turn the SIM card lock off. Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 65 Networks Current Network You can not use your PC and open Wireless Manager. If you enter your home network and a forbidden network...