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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 87...
... 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 87...
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... receive SMS text messages • Edit SIM card entries Note: Before using your computer, see GC89 Hardware Set Up on page 87. Wireless LAN hotspots are connection "hotspots". The GC89s GSM, GPRS and EDGE facilities provide almost worldwide portable modem access to the...GC89 wireless LAN facility is always available for roaming. For example, when using the GC89, you for Safe and Efficient Use on page 11. 6 Introduction Introduction Congratulations and thank you must install the software and drivers on your GC89 you MUST read Guidelines for buying a Sony Ericsson GC89...
... receive SMS text messages • Edit SIM card entries Note: Before using your computer, see GC89 Hardware Set Up on page 87. Wireless LAN hotspots are connection "hotspots". The GC89s GSM, GPRS and EDGE facilities provide almost worldwide portable modem access to the...GC89 wireless LAN facility is always available for roaming. For example, when using the GC89, you for Safe and Efficient Use on page 11. 6 Introduction Introduction Congratulations and thank you must install the software and drivers on your GC89 you MUST read Guidelines for buying a Sony Ericsson GC89...
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... 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 Using the GC89 with a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). Introduction 7 SIM Card When you...
... 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 Using the GC89 with a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). Introduction 7 SIM Card When you...
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GC89 Hardware Set Up 1. Insert your SIM card into the PC card as demonstrated below. For an explanation of the SIM card must be required. Note: If you are installing onto a Windows 98SE operating system, make sure that are added to your SIM card subscription. The gold contacts ... the organization that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you with your Windows® installation CD-ROM as instructed in Safe Removal of GC89, with the gold contacts facing downwards. The CD-ROM contains the following software: • Wireless Manager • User Documentation •...
GC89 Hardware Set Up 1. Insert your SIM card into the PC card as demonstrated below. For an explanation of the SIM card must be required. Note: If you are installing onto a Windows 98SE operating system, make sure that are added to your SIM card subscription. The gold contacts ... the organization that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you with your Windows® installation CD-ROM as instructed in Safe Removal of GC89, with the gold contacts facing downwards. The CD-ROM contains the following software: • Wireless Manager • User Documentation •...
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... operator. If the Access Point Name dialog opens, check the APN displayed (for your PC Card to review your mobile operator or IT Manager. Click Finish to create your connection or Back...name blank. If the operator you require: • For EDGE/GPRS see steps 4 to 8 • For CSD see steps 9 to EDGE when the network is not listed, select . If you want...GPRS. Click Next. Note: Some versions of Windows® deliberately change the number of Connection screen opens. If no predefined customised connections exist, the Network Connection Wizard automatically starts when the Wireless...
... operator. If the Access Point Name dialog opens, check the APN displayed (for your PC Card to review your mobile operator or IT Manager. Click Finish to create your connection or Back...name blank. If the operator you require: • For EDGE/GPRS see steps 4 to 8 • For CSD see steps 9 to EDGE when the network is not listed, select . If you want...GPRS. Click Next. Note: Some versions of Windows® deliberately change the number of Connection screen opens. If no predefined customised connections exist, the Network Connection Wizard automatically starts when the Wireless...
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...Connection To Connect 1. Modify a Connection 1. Change settings as required. If requested, enter your User ID and Password. If requested, enter your SIM Card PIN and click OK. Select Modify a Connection. Delete a Connection 1. The Success dialog is displayed. 3. Select the connection you do not need... Disconnect on the menu and select the connection you want to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on the menu and select the connection you need a username and password leave the fields blank. Click on page ...
...Connection To Connect 1. Modify a Connection 1. Change settings as required. If requested, enter your User ID and Password. If requested, enter your SIM Card PIN and click OK. Select Modify a Connection. Delete a Connection 1. The Success dialog is displayed. 3. Select the connection you do not need... Disconnect on the menu and select the connection you want to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on the menu and select the connection you need a username and password leave the fields blank. Click on page ...
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... code once during a PC session. Simply place your PC. See Icon Menus on page 64. 3. It is locked. To set the SIM Card PIN and Phone Lock code, see Locks on page 55 for more details. 4. The current signal strength and EDGE/GPRS availability are displayed on page... (PUK). See Wireless Manager Status Screen on this screen. Wireless Manager Icon The Wireless Manager icons, displayed in the system tray of the GC89. Some of these icons have menus associated with them. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your SIM Card PIN and/or...
... code once during a PC session. Simply place your PC. See Icon Menus on page 64. 3. It is locked. To set the SIM Card PIN and Phone Lock code, see Locks on page 55 for more details. 4. The current signal strength and EDGE/GPRS availability are displayed on page... (PUK). See Wireless Manager Status Screen on this screen. Wireless Manager Icon The Wireless Manager icons, displayed in the system tray of the GC89. Some of these icons have menus associated with them. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your SIM Card PIN and/or...
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If the connection is successful, GPRS/EDGE is available and GPRS/EDGE availability is disabled. The wireless LAN radio transmitter is enabled, but there is available, your mobile operator has configured the Wireless Manager to search for the GC89 card to be used , provided these are supported by the subscription. CSD, SMS and fax may be used , provided these are...
If the connection is successful, GPRS/EDGE is available and GPRS/EDGE availability is disabled. The wireless LAN radio transmitter is enabled, but there is available, your mobile operator has configured the Wireless Manager to search for the GC89 card to be used , provided these are supported by the subscription. CSD, SMS and fax may be used , provided these are...
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..., if your GC89 GSM/GPRS radio transmitter is present. PC Card icon. The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu is dynamic. Radio Status (Turn GSM/GRPS Radio On/Off) This menu option is displayed. Start Using Wireless Manager 55 number of the GC89 GSM/GPRS radio transmitter and...GPRS Dial-up or GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and wireless LAN connections. The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu options are disabled, depending on page 57 for details. Icon Menus GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu Right click one of these icons may be displayed, representing GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN connections. or Open Wireless...
..., if your GC89 GSM/GPRS radio transmitter is present. PC Card icon. The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu is dynamic. Radio Status (Turn GSM/GRPS Radio On/Off) This menu option is displayed. Start Using Wireless Manager 55 number of the GC89 GSM/GPRS radio transmitter and...GPRS Dial-up or GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and wireless LAN connections. The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu options are disabled, depending on page 57 for details. Icon Menus GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu Right click one of these icons may be displayed, representing GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN connections. or Open Wireless...
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.... It monitors the current state of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you want to each of the GC89 You must stop /remove the card. This means that a PC card is on the system tray. Start Using Wireless Manager 57 Making Windows® Network Connections ... PC Card icon Indicates that you it . 1. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. A dialog is safe to remove it is displayed telling you may not necessarily see certain properties and to close the dialog. Click OK to stop the GC89 before attempting to remove the card. 5. Exit Wireless ...
.... It monitors the current state of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you want to each of the GC89 You must stop /remove the card. This means that a PC card is on the system tray. Start Using Wireless Manager 57 Making Windows® Network Connections ... PC Card icon Indicates that you it . 1. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. A dialog is safe to remove it is displayed telling you may not necessarily see certain properties and to close the dialog. Click OK to stop the GC89 before attempting to remove the card. 5. Exit Wireless ...
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...radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled. 58 Start Using Wireless Manager see Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on when the card is inserted and leaves it enabled even when the card is displayed. From the File menu, select Preferences. Radio Power... Tab You can change the general behavior of the radio transmitter. When this option the Wireless Manager displays the following dialog. Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences ...
...radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled. 58 Start Using Wireless Manager see Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on when the card is inserted and leaves it enabled even when the card is displayed. From the File menu, select Preferences. Radio Power... Tab You can change the general behavior of the radio transmitter. When this option the Wireless Manager displays the following dialog. Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences ...
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...set a validity period for more details. For example, if a message you send cannot be turned on . The radio can use the Wireless LAN capabilities of specific message classes from automatically turning on or off . The dialog asks you to on and you are network operator specific. ...Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on page 58 for the SMS messages that the GC89 will still be displayed every time the PC is running in radio on mode it will remain on or off and resets the card. Radio Off indicates that you will not register to enable reception of the GC89...
...set a validity period for more details. For example, if a message you send cannot be turned on . The radio can use the Wireless LAN capabilities of specific message classes from automatically turning on or off . The dialog asks you to on and you are network operator specific. ...Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on page 58 for the SMS messages that the GC89 will still be displayed every time the PC is running in radio on mode it will remain on or off and resets the card. Radio Off indicates that you will not register to enable reception of the GC89...
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...the Wireless Manager starts when a user logs on the PC screen and selecting Exit. Set Preferences GPRS Connections Establish GPRS Connection At Startup. - Set Preferences Miscellaneous Allow this program to run in the background If enabled, the Wireless Manager runs in the background. It releases control of the card,... taskbar and only shows the small icon in the task bar only. When used with the GC89 removed and have Establish GPRS connection at startup, this allows a GPRS session to be automatically reactivated when you want to start the program again from the Start menu...
...the Wireless Manager starts when a user logs on the PC screen and selecting Exit. Set Preferences GPRS Connections Establish GPRS Connection At Startup. - Set Preferences Miscellaneous Allow this program to run in the background If enabled, the Wireless Manager runs in the background. It releases control of the card,... taskbar and only shows the small icon in the task bar only. When used with the GC89 removed and have Establish GPRS connection at startup, this allows a GPRS session to be automatically reactivated when you want to start the program again from the Start menu...
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...","","",0,0 where is not possible to log on using the Windows Network Connection Wizard, because the Wireless Manager can be set up connection is reserved for logon. Cards could be validated by the GC89 (1..10). Set Preferences Miscellaneous Starts. - To enable the radio prior to logon, select ...in the Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up connection. Refer to a Windows® Domain via a wireless dial-up Connection The GC89 supports the Windows® Log on to the AT Command Manual or contact your PC in the Radio Power preferences tab. The context...
...","","",0,0 where is not possible to log on using the Windows Network Connection Wizard, because the Wireless Manager can be set up connection is reserved for logon. Cards could be validated by the GC89 (1..10). Set Preferences Miscellaneous Starts. - To enable the radio prior to logon, select ...in the Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up connection. Refer to a Windows® Domain via a wireless dial-up Connection The GC89 supports the Windows® Log on to the AT Command Manual or contact your PC in the Radio Power preferences tab. The context...
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...appears briefly on the screen. You may therefore need to use. 3. This is not available, the GC89 will operate in 'quad-band' mode and automatically find out which networks are GPRS roaming partners in the country or region in any of available services when roaming. When the home network... is typically set up by your GC89's SIM card. Click the Move Up or Move Down arrows to change this setting. 66 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen ...
...appears briefly on the screen. You may therefore need to use. 3. This is not available, the GC89 will operate in 'quad-band' mode and automatically find out which networks are GPRS roaming partners in the country or region in any of available services when roaming. When the home network... is typically set up by your GC89's SIM card. Click the Move Up or Move Down arrows to change this setting. 66 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen ...
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... selected for more details. Modify your Dial-up Connection, see Create a Connection on SIM card. Make sure that the APN file contains the name of the access point your network operator...settings are set the dialing to enable GPRS Internet access on page 21 for network. disconnected due to tone dialing. If you use the GC89. port was connected dial-up networking ... are experiencing problems, contact your network operator is using setting to GPRS Internet. Pulse is a necessity), create a new location called EDGE Anywhere and set to pulse dialing, change the Dial using ....
... selected for more details. Modify your Dial-up Connection, see Create a Connection on SIM card. Make sure that the APN file contains the name of the access point your network operator...settings are set the dialing to enable GPRS Internet access on page 21 for network. disconnected due to tone dialing. If you use the GC89. port was connected dial-up networking ... are experiencing problems, contact your network operator is using setting to GPRS Internet. Pulse is a necessity), create a new location called EDGE Anywhere and set to pulse dialing, change the Dial using ....
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...; Technical Specifications Product name System PC Card Type Services supported SIM Card Type Number GC89 WLAN 2.4GHz ISM band GSM 850 E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Type II, 32-bit Cardbus WLAN: 802.11b/g GSM: CSD, GPRS/EDGE, SMS Speech services are not supported SIM Lock supported Regular (non-GPRS-aware) and GPRS-aware SIMs supported Standard...
...; Technical Specifications Product name System PC Card Type Services supported SIM Card Type Number GC89 WLAN 2.4GHz ISM band GSM 850 E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Type II, 32-bit Cardbus WLAN: 802.11b/g GSM: CSD, GPRS/EDGE, SMS Speech services are not supported SIM Lock supported Regular (non-GPRS-aware) and GPRS-aware SIMs supported Standard...
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...CSD is maintained over a period of time, for example a voice telephone call. EDGE Enhanced Data rates for Mobile Communications. New frequencies specified by the European Radio Communications ...a GSM system running in multiples of telephony link from A to a GSM system running in GPRS. Glossary Bearer Path over which has a fixed bandwidth and is a GSM service providing a CS...HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol. ISP Internet Service Provider. rate of the PC) or virtual (COM5 port communicating with a PC card modem) CS Circuit Switched. GSM Global System for Global Evolution. GSM...
...CSD is maintained over a period of time, for example a voice telephone call. EDGE Enhanced Data rates for Mobile Communications. New frequencies specified by the European Radio Communications ...a GSM system running in multiples of telephony link from A to a GSM system running in GPRS. Glossary Bearer Path over which has a fixed bandwidth and is a GSM service providing a CS...HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol. ISP Internet Service Provider. rate of the PC) or virtual (COM5 port communicating with a PC card modem) CS Circuit Switched. GSM Global System for Global Evolution. GSM...
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... Wireless LAN 18 CSD technical data 93 D Deleting a SMS 72 Diagnostics 49 Documentation 7 E EDGE Technical Data 94 Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) 9 Exporting a Phonebook 76 G General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) 9 GPRS connection 14 GPRS Maximum Data Rates 94, 95 GPRS technical data 93 GSM Features Supported 93 GSM Performance 91 GSM/GPRS menu 55 H Hardware Overview 6 SIM Card...
... Wireless LAN 18 CSD technical data 93 D Deleting a SMS 72 Diagnostics 49 Documentation 7 E EDGE Technical Data 94 Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) 9 Exporting a Phonebook 76 G General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) 9 GPRS connection 14 GPRS Maximum Data Rates 94, 95 GPRS technical data 93 GSM Features Supported 93 GSM Performance 91 GSM/GPRS menu 55 H Hardware Overview 6 SIM Card...