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... Getting Started 8 Checklist 8 System Requirements 8 Services Available Over the Internet 10 Installation 11 GC89 Hardware Set Up 11 Installing the Software 12 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection 14 GSM/GPRS Connection 14 CSD Connection 15 Modify a Connection 16 ...Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility 38 Advanced Wireless LAN Features 44 Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network 44 Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with No Security 45 Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with WEP Security 46 Sharing an Internet Connection 47 Static IP Number Management 49 Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics 49 GC89...
... Getting Started 8 Checklist 8 System Requirements 8 Services Available Over the Internet 10 Installation 11 GC89 Hardware Set Up 11 Installing the Software 12 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection 14 GSM/GPRS Connection 14 CSD Connection 15 Modify a Connection 16 ...Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility 38 Advanced Wireless LAN Features 44 Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network 44 Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with No Security 45 Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with WEP Security 46 Sharing an Internet Connection 47 Static IP Number Management 49 Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics 49 GC89...
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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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... is designed 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). 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...
... is designed 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). 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...
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...) service is available in your subscription. Short Message Service (SMS) The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in conjunction with EDGE are available. Verify the service you require are often referred to 53.6 ...Wireless Manager, see Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 70, for WAP. Enhanced Data Rates for the network to upgrade the speed to make a GPRS connection as WAP and Internet. EDGE technology is transparent, simply make sure the options you require, such as E-GPRS (Enhanced GPRS) networks. Getting Started 9 The GC89...
...) service is available in your subscription. Short Message Service (SMS) The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in conjunction with EDGE are available. Verify the service you require are often referred to 53.6 ...Wireless Manager, see Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 70, for WAP. Enhanced Data Rates for the network to upgrade the speed to make a GPRS connection as WAP and Internet. EDGE technology is transparent, simply make sure the options you require, such as E-GPRS (Enhanced GPRS) networks. Getting Started 9 The GC89...
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... wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson website, details are . Software You will need : • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM. Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to on-line customer services, on it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89...
... wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson website, details are . Software You will need : • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM. Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to on-line customer services, on it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89...
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... other device. GC89 Hardware Set Up 1. Contact the organization that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you will also need to have your subscription. The gold contacts should face downwards. The CD-ROM contains the following software: • Wireless Manager • User... Documentation • On-line Help • ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC89. CarSdIM 890384695564464 To use WLAN, you require are available see Network and Subscription on your SIM card into the PC card as instructed in...
... other device. GC89 Hardware Set Up 1. Contact the organization that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you will also need to have your subscription. The gold contacts should face downwards. The CD-ROM contains the following software: • Wireless Manager • User... Documentation • On-line Help • ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC89. CarSdIM 890384695564464 To use WLAN, you require are available see Network and Subscription on your SIM card into the PC card as instructed in...
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... your CD drive. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. click Browse and select one of the following: 12 Installation Do not insert the card into the Run 2. Insert the GC89. Note: If the CD-ROM does not autorun, select Start dialog. (Where D is not available. do not cancel. follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; The InstallShield...
... your CD drive. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. click Browse and select one of the following: 12 Installation Do not insert the card into the Run 2. Insert the GC89. Note: If the CD-ROM does not autorun, select Start dialog. (Where D is not available. do not cancel. follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; The InstallShield...
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... the driver file requested by a warning dialog saying "You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to run this application. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager to start before installation starts. 6. If this occurs is the New Hardware ...Wireless Manager splash screen appears, followed by the Wizard and click Open. Click Ok. 2. Component EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 98SE or ME machine 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...
... the driver file requested by a warning dialog saying "You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to run this application. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager to start before installation starts. 6. If this occurs is the New Hardware ...Wireless Manager splash screen appears, followed by the Wizard and click Open. Click Ok. 2. Component EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 98SE or ME machine 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...
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... connect, de-select the Save Password box. Click Next. Click or select View Connection Wizard. Select the type of the updateable parameters in Wireless Manager. 3. Contact your User ID and Password every time you have selected in the password field when the password is not listed, select . ...Click Next. If you require: • For EDGE/GPRS see steps 4 to 8 • For CSD see steps 9 to save any existing entries, if they are available go to Create a new connection. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your PC Card to find out the correct APN. 6. The...
... connect, de-select the Save Password box. Click Next. Click or select View Connection Wizard. Select the type of the updateable parameters in Wireless Manager. 3. Contact your User ID and Password every time you have selected in the password field when the password is not listed, select . ...Click Next. If you require: • For EDGE/GPRS see steps 4 to 8 • For CSD see steps 9 to save any existing entries, if they are available go to Create a new connection. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your PC Card to find out the correct APN. 6. The...
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... Connect 1. If you need a username and password leave the fields blank. Click Finish to create your settings. Using your SIM Card PIN and click OK. The Status screen is displayed. To disconnect an active connection 1. If you do not need a User ID...is displayed. 3. The Wireless Manager ends the connection. Alternatively: Right click on the Wireless Manager icon in order to set up an auto connection when the Wireless Manager is activated. 13. Select Delete a Connection. Click Disconnect on page 58 for more details. 16 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection ...
... Connect 1. If you need a username and password leave the fields blank. Click Finish to create your settings. Using your SIM Card PIN and click OK. The Status screen is displayed. To disconnect an active connection 1. If you do not need a User ID...is displayed. 3. The Wireless Manager ends the connection. Alternatively: Right click on the Wireless Manager icon in order to set up an auto connection when the Wireless Manager is activated. 13. Select Delete a Connection. Click Disconnect on page 58 for more details. 16 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection ...
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... signal strength. • GPRS/EDGE service status. The body of the screen also displays: ). GSM Connection Status The left side of the screen is divided into two. Wireless Manager Status Screen To view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your GSM and wireless LAN network connections. See Wireless Manager • The current Network...
... signal strength. • GPRS/EDGE service status. The body of the screen also displays: ). GSM Connection Status The left side of the screen is divided into two. Wireless Manager Status Screen To view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your GSM and wireless LAN network connections. See Wireless Manager • The current Network...
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...the required connection. A dialog displays the total connection time, data received and data sent for GPRS/EDGE, CSD and WLAN. Wireless LAN Connection Status The right side of the GC89 connection. You may not correspond to : • Initiate a connection (Connect) • Cancel ...of the Status screen shows information about your network operator. 52 Wireless Manager Status Screen The button allows you to the accurate billing information maintained by your wireless LAN connection, including: • Wireless LAN connection status • Connection speed • Signal strength •...
...the required connection. A dialog displays the total connection time, data received and data sent for GPRS/EDGE, CSD and WLAN. Wireless LAN Connection Status The right side of the GC89 connection. You may not correspond to : • Initiate a connection (Connect) • Cancel ...of the Status screen shows information about your network operator. 52 Wireless Manager Status Screen The button allows you to the accurate billing information maintained by your wireless LAN connection, including: • Wireless LAN connection status • Connection speed • Signal strength •...
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... PIN and/or code. The current signal strength and EDGE/GPRS availability are allowed three attempts to enter the SIM PIN correctly, it . Simply place your SIM Card PIN and/or Phone Lock code, click OK. Start Using Wireless Manager 53 To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your personal unblocking code (PUK). Contact...
... PIN and/or code. The current signal strength and EDGE/GPRS availability are allowed three attempts to enter the SIM PIN correctly, it . Simply place your SIM Card PIN and/or Phone Lock code, click OK. Start Using Wireless Manager 53 To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your personal unblocking code (PUK). Contact...
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... mobile operator has configured the Wireless Manager to which this icon is waiting for GPRS/EDGE when you connect. CSD, SMS and fax may be inserted. When you have selected a GPRS connection and the Connect button is grey, GPRS/EDGE is disabled. EDGE The GC89 has GSM and EDGE service. The GC89 has made a wireless LAN network connection. If you...
... mobile operator has configured the Wireless Manager to which this icon is waiting for GPRS/EDGE when you connect. CSD, SMS and fax may be inserted. When you have selected a GPRS connection and the Connect button is grey, GPRS/EDGE is disabled. EDGE The GC89 has GSM and EDGE service. The GC89 has made a wireless LAN network connection. If you...
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... a PC card is dynamic. Start Using Wireless Manager 55 PC Card icon. Icon Menus GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu Right click one of bytes sent/received). The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu options are disabled, depending on the Wireless Manager icon to tray Exit or Note: Some of these icons may be displayed, representing GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN connections. Open Wireless Manager Select Open Wireless Manager or...
... a PC card is dynamic. Start Using Wireless Manager 55 PC Card icon. Icon Menus GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu Right click one of bytes sent/received). The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu options are disabled, depending on the Wireless Manager icon to tray Exit or Note: Some of these icons may be displayed, representing GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN connections. Open Wireless Manager Select Open Wireless Manager or...
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... if there is no SIM in any of the Wireless Manager dialogs opens the relevant help screen. See Create a Wireless LAN Connection on one of the GC89 on page 57 for details. You can also launch the Online Help from the Wireless Manager Help Menu. Use the stop/remove commands if you... wish it to see the GC89 Wireless Control menu options. If the destination ...
... if there is no SIM in any of the Wireless Manager dialogs opens the relevant help screen. See Create a Wireless LAN Connection on one of the GC89 on page 57 for details. You can also launch the Online Help from the Wireless Manager Help Menu. Use the stop/remove commands if you... wish it to see the GC89 Wireless Control menu options. If the destination ...
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...icons for example, if your GSM/GPRS and CSD. This means that a PC card is present and allows the user to see an icon corresponding to each of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you the option to switch to the opposite state (for... select Open Network Connections. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. Making Windows® Network Connections Visible The Windows® connection icons, displayed in the Wireless Manager File menu. Important! The GC89 can damage the card. Incorrect removal of the wireless LAN radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On...
...icons for example, if your GSM/GPRS and CSD. This means that a PC card is present and allows the user to see an icon corresponding to each of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you the option to switch to the opposite state (for... select Open Network Connections. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. Making Windows® Network Connections Visible The Windows® connection icons, displayed in the Wireless Manager File menu. Important! The GC89 can damage the card. Incorrect removal of the wireless LAN radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On...
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... more details. When enabled, the Windows® driver turns the radio transmitter on when the card is inserted and leaves it enabled even when the card is displayed. You should normally leave this checkbox turned off. Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences You can use . The Preferences dialog opens, the Radio Power tab is not...
... more details. When enabled, the Windows® driver turns the radio transmitter on when the card is inserted and leaves it enabled even when the card is displayed. You should normally leave this checkbox turned off. Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences You can use . The Preferences dialog opens, the Radio Power tab is not...
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See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on page 58 for more details. This is also ... messages that the GC89 will remain on it remains in Preferences Radio Power. Contact your network operator for more details. On Off Ask Me Turn Radio Off Reset card Leave Radio As Is When the Wireless Manager is running in ... displayed every time the PC is turned off and resets the card. Note: SMS Cell Broadcast message types are sending. aircrafts, hospitals or blasting areas. Turns the radio off . The radio can use the Wireless LAN capabilities of specific message...
See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on page 58 for more details. This is also ... messages that the GC89 will remain on it remains in Preferences Radio Power. Contact your network operator for more details. On Off Ask Me Turn Radio Off Reset card Leave Radio As Is When the Wireless Manager is running in ... displayed every time the PC is turned off and resets the card. Note: SMS Cell Broadcast message types are sending. aircrafts, hospitals or blasting areas. Turns the radio off . The radio can use the Wireless LAN capabilities of specific message...
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...PC, see Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on how long the service center should keep attempting delivery. Wireless Manager waits until GPRS is started. To automatically connect when you boot your chosen network when Wireless Manager is registered and then it establishes the specified GPRS connection. If you want your GC89... to be available and a GPRS internet connection to activate the options. Miscellaneous Tab Click the Miscellaneous tab. 60 Start Using Wireless Manager Notifications Tab Click the Notifications tab....
...PC, see Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on how long the service center should keep attempting delivery. Wireless Manager waits until GPRS is started. To automatically connect when you boot your chosen network when Wireless Manager is registered and then it establishes the specified GPRS connection. If you want your GC89... to be available and a GPRS internet connection to activate the options. Miscellaneous Tab Click the Miscellaneous tab. 60 Start Using Wireless Manager Notifications Tab Click the Notifications tab....