User Guide
Page 2
.../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...an Internet Connection 47 Static IP Number Management 49 Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics 49 GC89 WLAN Information 50 Concurrent WLAN and GPRS 50 Wireless Manager Status Screen 51 GSM Connection Status 51 Wireless LAN Connection Status 52 Usage Statistics 52 2 Contents
.../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...an Internet Connection 47 Static IP Number Management 49 Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics 49 GC89 WLAN Information 50 Concurrent WLAN and GPRS 50 Wireless Manager Status Screen 51 GSM Connection Status 51 Wireless LAN Connection Status 52 Usage Statistics 52 2 Contents
User Guide
Page 3
... 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...
User Guide
Page 10
...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 . It gives you are given below. Software You will need : • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless...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 it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM...
...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 . It gives you are given below. Software You will need : • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless...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 it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM...
User Guide
Page 12
... the necessary drivers onto your Windows® language is your CD drive. See Supported Languages on screen. Insert the GC89. Make sure it in the same language as your Windows® installation, or English if your PC from the CD-ROM. Note...: 12 Installation When installation is accidentally inserted prior to software installation. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. The Wireless Manager is displayed. follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; Insert the GC89 CD-ROM in your CD drive.) Run and type D:\Setup.exe ...
... the necessary drivers onto your Windows® language is your CD drive. See Supported Languages on screen. Insert the GC89. Make sure it in the same language as your Windows® installation, or English if your PC from the CD-ROM. Note...: 12 Installation When installation is accidentally inserted prior to software installation. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. The Wireless Manager is displayed. follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; Insert the GC89 CD-ROM in your CD drive.) Run and type D:\Setup.exe ...
User Guide
Page 13
... Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to missing files. Please install a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem and try again". If the CD-ROM is not inserted when requested, Windows® will subsequently reboot with error messages relating to run this application. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless ... you are installed. 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 CD-ROM Location D:\Driver...
... Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to missing files. Please install a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem and try again". If the CD-ROM is not inserted when requested, Windows® will subsequently reboot with error messages relating to run this application. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless ... you are installed. 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 CD-ROM Location D:\Driver...
User Guide
Page 18
... General tab of the following methods: • The native Windows 2000/XP support (Windows® Zero Configuration Service) • The Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see Configuring your PC. Go to Classic View in the upper left corner of your location is not listed, click Default. 18 Create a Wireless LAN Connection Double-click Network Connections. 4. Note: If your location...
... General tab of the following methods: • The native Windows 2000/XP support (Windows® Zero Configuration Service) • The Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see Configuring your PC. Go to Classic View in the upper left corner of your location is not listed, click Default. 18 Create a Wireless LAN Connection Double-click Network Connections. 4. Note: If your location...
User Guide
Page 23
... your location is not listed, click Default. On the General tab of your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 23 Note: If your WIndows 2000/XP Network Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility This section is now complete. This ensures compliance with Windows Zero Configuration enabled, and to the country in the Value list. Click Properties...
... your location is not listed, click Default. On the General tab of your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 23 Note: If your WIndows 2000/XP Network Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility This section is now complete. This ensures compliance with Windows Zero Configuration enabled, and to the country in the Value list. Click Properties...
User Guide
Page 24
... use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to configure your computer are shown under Available networks. 6. Note: The names of your wireless settings check box is usually shown here. 3. Click OK. Your network administrator can skip to your system as Administrator, contact your wireless settings. 24 Create a Wireless LAN Connection Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility...
... use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to configure your computer are shown under Available networks. 6. Note: The names of your wireless settings check box is usually shown here. 3. Click OK. Your network administrator can skip to your system as Administrator, contact your wireless settings. 24 Create a Wireless LAN Connection Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility...
User Guide
Page 28
... the United States and Japan you must use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to the country in this section. For information about the status of Your Wireless Connection on Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties. 5. If you did not receive your wireless network card as described in which you . Windows Millennium users must set the Location property to configure...
... the United States and Japan you must use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to the country in this section. For information about the status of Your Wireless Connection on Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties. 5. If you did not receive your wireless network card as described in which you . Windows Millennium users must set the Location property to configure...
User Guide
Page 29
... click Apply. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 29 6. Click OK. Alternatively, if you attempt to connect to your network, verify that are visible to manage your computer automatically import the appropriate preferred networks. After you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to your wireless network. 1. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. Note: If this...
... click Apply. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 29 6. Click OK. Alternatively, if you attempt to connect to your network, verify that are visible to manage your computer automatically import the appropriate preferred networks. After you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to your wireless network. 1. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. Note: If this...
User Guide
Page 33
... and software. Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE These instructions are using your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. Configuring Your Location 1. If you must use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to configure your wireless network. 1. In countries other than the United States and Japan you received your wireless network card as described in this section (for instructions on...
... and software. Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE These instructions are using your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. Configuring Your Location 1. If you must use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to configure your wireless network. 1. In countries other than the United States and Japan you received your wireless network card as described in this section (for instructions on...
User Guide
Page 34
...Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your network administrator for assistance. If you can either grant Administrator rights or arrange to have your network in the Network name (SSID) box. 34 Create a Wireless LAN Connection In Wireless Network Properties, if the name of...click Add. 5. Note: If this checkbox is not, select it is unavailable, you see your wireless settings check box is usually shown here. 3. If you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to manage your computer are unable to log on to your system as...
...Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your network administrator for assistance. If you can either grant Administrator rights or arrange to have your network in the Network name (SSID) box. 34 Create a Wireless LAN Connection In Wireless Network Properties, if the name of...click Add. 5. Note: If this checkbox is not, select it is unavailable, you see your wireless settings check box is usually shown here. 3. If you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to manage your computer are unable to log on to your system as...
User Guide
Page 38
...Windows XP 1. The appearance of the utility icon varies, depending on the strength of your computer has associated. Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility The user interface you see when you are uncolored . Opening the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility The Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Utility starts automatically every time you start the Sony Ericsson Wireless..., and viewing important information about your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter, the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility can also be used to configure your wireless network connection. Enable the radio by ...
...Windows XP 1. The appearance of the utility icon varies, depending on the strength of your computer has associated. Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility The user interface you see when you are uncolored . Opening the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility The Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Utility starts automatically every time you start the Sony Ericsson Wireless..., and viewing important information about your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter, the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility can also be used to configure your wireless network connection. Enable the radio by ...
User Guide
Page 39
... • The strength of your wireless networking signal. • The level of your home or office. Note: On Windows XP you can also view the connection status and signal strength by other wireless signals in your screen). Create a Wireless LAN Connection 39 A partially green icon indicates... at the lower right corner of noise created by moving your mouse pointer over the Windows® Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar and select Disable Radio. Double-click Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . 3. The appearance of the icon indicates the strength or weakness of your...
... • The strength of your wireless networking signal. • The level of your home or office. Note: On Windows XP you can also view the connection status and signal strength by other wireless signals in your screen). Create a Wireless LAN Connection 39 A partially green icon indicates... at the lower right corner of noise created by moving your mouse pointer over the Windows® Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar and select Disable Radio. Double-click Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . 3. The appearance of the icon indicates the strength or weakness of your...
User Guide
Page 41
... in the United States or Japan and plan to use your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. • Making a Basic Network Connection Windows 2000/XP on page 18 • Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium on page 28 • Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE on page 33 Link Status The Link Status tab...
... in the United States or Japan and plan to use your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. • Making a Basic Network Connection Windows 2000/XP on page 18 • Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium on page 28 • Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE on page 33 Link Status The Link Status tab...
User Guide
Page 44
...ad-hoc mode, a peer-to Control Panel, and then click Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. 2. If it is created. For this tool manage your ad hoc network in the Network name (SSID) box. 44 Advanced Wireless LAN Features Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Verify that the Let this checkbox to be... networking laptops in a meeting and disappears when the last laptop is set up an ad hoc network using Windows XP you are using two PCs, however you must log...
...ad-hoc mode, a peer-to Control Panel, and then click Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. 2. If it is created. For this tool manage your ad hoc network in the Network name (SSID) box. 44 Advanced Wireless LAN Features Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Verify that the Let this checkbox to be... networking laptops in a meeting and disappears when the last laptop is set up an ad hoc network using Windows XP you are using two PCs, however you must log...
User Guide
Page 47
...Area Connection Properties Sharing, and then ensure that the Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection option is used to the Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor. If your network segments, and creates a single IP subnet for this by selecting the appropriate network...For Windows XP, follow the Bridging instructions below. Advanced Wireless LAN Features 47 The host computer is highly simplified in the Network and Dial-Up Connections list. The network bridge manages your Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor is no configuration required, and you to the GC89. Connection...
...Area Connection Properties Sharing, and then ensure that the Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection option is used to the Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor. If your network segments, and creates a single IP subnet for this by selecting the appropriate network...For Windows XP, follow the Bridging instructions below. Advanced Wireless LAN Features 47 The host computer is highly simplified in the Network and Dial-Up Connections list. The network bridge manages your Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor is no configuration required, and you to the GC89. Connection...
User Guide
Page 49
...General Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. 3. When the test run the diagnostics. Under Windows XP, this situation can run a number of the Sony Ericsson 802.11g Wireless LAN adaptor: 1. Advanced Wireless LAN Features 49 Go to verify its operational and functional status. In the General tab select ... using Windows 98SE/Me/2000, it is necessary to manually change the TCP/IP properties of diagnostics on your network connection is lost when you are required. If you run is over, your GC89 wireless LAN adapter to Control Panel Network Connections Wireless Network Connection...
...General Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. 3. When the test run the diagnostics. Under Windows XP, this situation can run a number of the Sony Ericsson 802.11g Wireless LAN adaptor: 1. Advanced Wireless LAN Features 49 Go to verify its operational and functional status. In the General tab select ... using Windows 98SE/Me/2000, it is necessary to manually change the TCP/IP properties of diagnostics on your network connection is lost when you are required. If you run is over, your GC89 wireless LAN adapter to Control Panel Network Connections Wireless Network Connection...
User Guide
Page 57
... A dialog opens displaying all the network and dial-up connections available on the PC Card icon. When you may not necessarily see certain properties and to stop the GC89 before attempting to each of the icons for example, if your GSM/GPRS and... Making Windows® Network Connections Visible The Windows® connection icons, displayed in the Wireless Manager File menu. This means that you have an active connection, use your PC. Safe Removal of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you to close the dialog. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS ...
... A dialog opens displaying all the network and dial-up connections available on the PC Card icon. When you may not necessarily see certain properties and to stop the GC89 before attempting to each of the icons for example, if your GSM/GPRS and... Making Windows® Network Connections Visible The Windows® connection icons, displayed in the Wireless Manager File menu. This means that you have an active connection, use your PC. Safe Removal of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you to close the dialog. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS ...
User Guide
Page 63
... numbers are very similar to the settings that you have access to via a mobile phone's display. The window is divided into your own numbers here. Phone Numbers My numbers You can list all your computer to make...navigation area, Wireless Manager retrieves the current setting information from the GC89 and displays the information in the right area. The functions of the GC89. Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen The Telephony Settings screen allows you to the Sony Ericsson Wireless Configuration Utility. Note: Your GC89 has to the settings. 1. Wireless Manager Telephony ...
... numbers are very similar to the settings that you have access to via a mobile phone's display. The window is divided into your own numbers here. Phone Numbers My numbers You can list all your computer to make...navigation area, Wireless Manager retrieves the current setting information from the GC89 and displays the information in the right area. The functions of the GC89. Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen The Telephony Settings screen allows you to the Sony Ericsson Wireless Configuration Utility. Note: Your GC89 has to the settings. 1. Wireless Manager Telephony ...