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... the Internet via a GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connection 17 Send and Receive emails 17 Create a Wireless LAN Connection 18 Making a Basic Network Connection Windows 2000/XP 18 Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium 28 Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE 33 Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility 38 Advanced Wireless LAN Features 44 Setting up an Ad...
... the Internet via a GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connection 17 Send and Receive emails 17 Create a Wireless LAN Connection 18 Making a Basic Network Connection Windows 2000/XP 18 Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium 28 Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE 33 Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility 38 Advanced Wireless LAN Features 44 Setting up an Ad...
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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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... groups • Send and receive SMS text messages • Edit SIM card entries Note: Before using your computer, see GC89 Hardware Set Up on page 11. 6 Introduction The GC89s GSM, GPRS and EDGE facilities provide almost worldwide portable modem access to the Internet or to power ...software and drivers on your GC89 you for buying a Sony Ericsson GC89. Wireless LAN hotspots are connection "hotspots". Hardware Overview The GC89 is possible to roam from one room in the house to another, or from the laptop battery is very simple to deploy, but it is a standard 32-bit Cardbus PC card...
... groups • Send and receive SMS text messages • Edit SIM card entries Note: Before using your computer, see GC89 Hardware Set Up on page 11. 6 Introduction The GC89s GSM, GPRS and EDGE facilities provide almost worldwide portable modem access to the Internet or to power ...software and drivers on your GC89 you for buying a Sony Ericsson GC89. Wireless LAN hotspots are connection "hotspots". Hardware Overview The GC89 is possible to roam from one room in the house to another, or from the laptop battery is very simple to deploy, but it is a standard 32-bit Cardbus PC card...
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...• 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). The User...GC89 functionality. Documentation The GC89's documentation is located on the computer screen or print it will work. Illustrations The illustrations in use the Wireless Manager to: • Display GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN status information • Create or modify connection settings • Connect to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of its capabilities. SIM Card...
...• 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). The User...GC89 functionality. Documentation The GC89's documentation is located on the computer screen or print it will work. Illustrations The illustrations in use the Wireless Manager to: • Display GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN status information • Create or modify connection settings • Connect to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of its capabilities. SIM Card...
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...on rights. System Requirements This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for storing the GC89 • GC89 • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM The CD contains: drivers, software, documentation and a readme file. In order to use your computer recognizes ... small office or home network, you are setting up a new wireless network and want to enable WEP security, use your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter with the GC89 has a predefined name (SSID) that your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter for a corporate network, you unpack it: • Aluminium...
...on rights. System Requirements This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for storing the GC89 • GC89 • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM The CD contains: drivers, software, documentation and a readme file. In order to use your computer recognizes ... small office or home network, you are setting up a new wireless network and want to enable WEP security, use your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter with the GC89 has a predefined name (SSID) that your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter for a corporate network, you unpack it: • Aluminium...
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...® installed on it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to on-line customer services, on wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson website, details are . Note: The Wireless Manager can be downloaded from : http://www.wlana.org...
...® installed on it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to on-line customer services, on wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson website, details are . Note: The Wireless Manager can be downloaded from : http://www.wlana.org...
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... available see Network and Subscription on the back of GC89, with your SIM card and request that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you require are intending to use WLAN, you will also need to have your GC89 card from its protective cover. 2. If you are added... CD-ROM contains the following software: • Wireless Manager • User Documentation • On-line Help • ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC89. Remove your Windows® installation CD-ROM as demonstrated below. Insert your SIM card into the PC card as it may be placed ...
... available see Network and Subscription on the back of GC89, with your SIM card and request that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you require are intending to use WLAN, you will also need to have your GC89 card from its protective cover. 2. If you are added... CD-ROM contains the following software: • Wireless Manager • User Documentation • On-line Help • ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC89. Remove your Windows® installation CD-ROM as demonstrated below. Insert your SIM card into the PC card as it may be placed ...
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...Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto your PC from the CD-ROM. The InstallShield Wizard for more details. 3. Installation will appear to software installation. Insert the GC89. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. Insert the GC89 CD-ROM in the same language as your Windows®...laptop until you have installed the software from the GC89 CD. do not cancel. See Supported Languages on screen. The Wireless Manager is recommended that you to locate a specific driver file. After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is accidentally inserted ...
...Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto your PC from the CD-ROM. The InstallShield Wizard for more details. 3. Installation will appear to software installation. Insert the GC89. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. Insert the GC89 CD-ROM in the same language as your Windows®...laptop until you have installed the software from the GC89 CD. do not cancel. See Supported Languages on screen. The Wireless Manager is recommended that you to locate a specific driver file. After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is accidentally inserted ...
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...EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 2000/XP machine Wireless LAN Driver (semwl5.inf) on a Windows 2000/XP machine Wireless LAN Driver (semwl5a.inf) on a Windows 98SE/ME machine GC89 CD-ROM Location D:\Driver\Driver9x D:\Driver\Driver2k D:\WLAN-2K D:\WLAN-9x In the above table, D is referred to missing files. The reason this occurs: 1. Please install a Sony Ericsson GC89... CDROM to reboot the laptop during software installation, you are installed. Select the driver file requested by a warning dialog saying "You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to complete the ...
...EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 2000/XP machine Wireless LAN Driver (semwl5.inf) on a Windows 2000/XP machine Wireless LAN Driver (semwl5a.inf) on a Windows 98SE/ME machine GC89 CD-ROM Location D:\Driver\Driver9x D:\Driver\Driver2k D:\WLAN-2K D:\WLAN-9x In the above table, D is referred to missing files. The reason this occurs: 1. Please install a Sony Ericsson GC89... CDROM to reboot the laptop during software installation, you are installed. Select the driver file requested by a warning dialog saying "You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to complete the ...
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... card for you did not receive your location in this section. This ensures compliance with your wireless network connection is not listed, click Default. 28 Create a Wireless LAN Connection 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 software...
... card for you did not receive your location in this section. This ensures compliance with your wireless network connection is not listed, click Default. 28 Create a Wireless LAN Connection 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 software...
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... point. Click Properties. 3. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 33 Note: If your location is factory installed and that your software has been installed. After you . If you received your wireless network card as described in this section (for you have been done for additional information on the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility on installing the hardware...
... point. Click Properties. 3. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 33 Note: If your location is factory installed and that your software has been installed. After you . If you received your wireless network card as described in this section (for you have been done for additional information on the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility on installing the hardware...
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...Wireless LAN Connection on page 57 for details. You can also launch the Online Help from the Wireless Manager Help Menu. Use the Open Wireless Manager option to the most recently used GC89 GSM/GPRS connection. Exit Exits the Wireless Manager application completely. GC89 Wireless... to a wireless network, you should verify that contains Wireless Manager software information. Open Wireless Utility Opens the Wireless Configuration Utility. or or The GC89 Wireless Control menu options are described below. Before connecting to remain in the GC89. 56 Start Using Wireless Manager Connect/...
...Wireless LAN Connection on page 57 for details. You can also launch the Online Help from the Wireless Manager Help Menu. Use the Open Wireless Manager option to the most recently used GC89 GSM/GPRS connection. Exit Exits the Wireless Manager application completely. GC89 Wireless... to a wireless network, you should verify that contains Wireless Manager software information. Open Wireless Utility Opens the Wireless Configuration Utility. or or The GC89 Wireless Control menu options are described below. Before connecting to remain in the GC89. 56 Start Using Wireless Manager Connect/...
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...when your GC89 PC Card. If you know which phone number to divert your calls to, type the number in the text box next to a specific phone number. 3. This may influence Call divert. To change the frequency band setting: 1. Always: this may take a few seconds. Wireless Manager ...divert setting: 1. Select the button to transfer them . However, you have appropriate software on all networks. To obtain your incoming calls. Note: The Call forward service may not be available on your PC to handle them to your phone is turned off 3. Or Click to forward ...
...when your GC89 PC Card. If you know which phone number to divert your calls to, type the number in the text box next to a specific phone number. 3. This may influence Call divert. To change the frequency band setting: 1. Always: this may take a few seconds. Wireless Manager ...divert setting: 1. Select the button to transfer them . However, you have appropriate software on all networks. To obtain your incoming calls. Note: The Call forward service may not be available on your PC to handle them to your phone is turned off 3. Or Click to forward ...
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... Troubleshooting the task bar Indicates that the GC89 cannot find a network, there is no network the task bar within range or the received signal is too weak. the task bar Indicates that the wireless LAN radio is turned off . Software Errors Grey menu options in Indicates that the... Radio is turned off . Right-click the appears in GC89 isn't present, please insert. Error Dial-Up fails Check the radio is turned on . GSM/EDGE/GPRS Error Messages General ...
... Troubleshooting the task bar Indicates that the GC89 cannot find a network, there is no network the task bar within range or the received signal is too weak. the task bar Indicates that the wireless LAN radio is turned off . Software Errors Grey menu options in Indicates that the... Radio is turned off . Right-click the appears in GC89 isn't present, please insert. Error Dial-Up fails Check the radio is turned on . GSM/EDGE/GPRS Error Messages General ...
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... in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists. • Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in a few clicks. Use of performance and SAR levels above your car's air bag. • Do not attempt...GC89 efficiently • function guides • additional help and tips in the area above the recommended limits (see below). Additional Information 87 Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service. Additional Information Sony Ericsson Support Website At www.SonyEricsson.com/support you access to: • the latest software...
... in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists. • Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in a few clicks. Use of performance and SAR levels above your car's air bag. • Do not attempt...GC89 efficiently • function guides • additional help and tips in the area above the recommended limits (see below). Additional Information 87 Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service. Additional Information Sony Ericsson Support Website At www.SonyEricsson.com/support you access to: • the latest software...
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EDGE Maximum Data Rates Coding Scheme MCS-1 MCS-2 MCS-3 MCS-4 MCS-5 MCS-6 MCS-7 MCS-8 MCS-9 Data Rate per slot: header plus data. Supported in Wireless Manager and by AT Commands. SMS Technical Data Concatenated SMS SMS Cell Broadcast SMS Immediate Display SMS interface Yes. Wireless Manager, Communications Suite, pocket PC... AT Command Software Upgrade PC Card firmware upgrade Wireless Manager upgrade Via Internet, www.SonyEricsson.com or at Sony Ericsson Service Points Internet download Additional Information 95 The speeds given are maximums, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee ...
EDGE Maximum Data Rates Coding Scheme MCS-1 MCS-2 MCS-3 MCS-4 MCS-5 MCS-6 MCS-7 MCS-8 MCS-9 Data Rate per slot: header plus data. Supported in Wireless Manager and by AT Commands. SMS Technical Data Concatenated SMS SMS Cell Broadcast SMS Immediate Display SMS interface Yes. Wireless Manager, Communications Suite, pocket PC... AT Command Software Upgrade PC Card firmware upgrade Wireless Manager upgrade Via Internet, www.SonyEricsson.com or at Sony Ericsson Service Points Internet download Additional Information 95 The speeds given are maximums, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee ...
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...rights to this Software or its documentation to use ("License") the Software. Limited Warranty Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, S-221 88 Lund, Sweden, (Sony Ericsson), provides this Software on one single computer at a time; (b) physically transfer the Software from which the Software is being transferred..., disassemble, reproduce or otherwise alter or modify the Software, its nature, is used ; (c) if necessary, make copies of the Software solely for your PC Card and original accessory delivered with your PC Card (hereinafter referred to be reproduced and included on a...
...rights to this Software or its documentation to use ("License") the Software. Limited Warranty Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, S-221 88 Lund, Sweden, (Sony Ericsson), provides this Software on one single computer at a time; (b) physically transfer the Software from which the Software is being transferred..., disassemble, reproduce or otherwise alter or modify the Software, its nature, is used ; (c) if necessary, make copies of the Software solely for your PC Card and original accessory delivered with your PC Card (hereinafter referred to be reproduced and included on a...
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...at their option, either repair or replace the Product in the country/region* where you for a subsequent period of one (1) year. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to accident, software or hardware modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid. However, it is time to replace your... Sony Ericsson Product is not a defect. What We Will Do If, during the warranty period, this Product fails to operate under warranty ...
...at their option, either repair or replace the Product in the country/region* where you for a subsequent period of one (1) year. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to accident, software or hardware modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid. However, it is time to replace your... Sony Ericsson Product is not a defect. What We Will Do If, during the warranty period, this Product fails to operate under warranty ...
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...this is clearly shown on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will void the warranty. 8. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED... exclusions may occur between phones. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. The warranty does not cover Product failures which the Software is sold in the EU country you can have an interior or exterior which is requested. ...
...this is clearly shown on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will void the warranty. 8. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED... exclusions may occur between phones. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. The warranty does not cover Product failures which the Software is sold in the EU country you can have an interior or exterior which is requested. ...
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...and its suppliers' total liability under the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, in Stockholm, by the Software to the amount actually paid by Licensee for its suppliers be used in the English language. 100 Additional Information life support systems,...(3) arbitrators appointed in accordance with the said Rules. Limitation of liability In no event shall Vendor or its intended use The Software shall be liable for any indirect or consequential losses or damages whatsoever irrespective of the cause for such losses or damages, including...
...and its suppliers' total liability under the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, in Stockholm, by the Software to the amount actually paid by Licensee for its suppliers be used in the English language. 100 Additional Information life support systems,...(3) arbitrators appointed in accordance with the said Rules. Limitation of liability In no event shall Vendor or its intended use The Software shall be liable for any indirect or consequential losses or damages whatsoever irrespective of the cause for such losses or damages, including...