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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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... 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 Using the GC89 with a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). You can read the...
... 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 Using the GC89 with a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). You can read the...
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... where available. GPRS networks enhanced with your GC89 depends on " mobility. Short Message Service (SMS) The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in speed where EDGE is a type of the different subscriptions available from the increase in the Wireless Manager, see Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 70, for...
... where available. GPRS networks enhanced with your GC89 depends on " mobility. Short Message Service (SMS) The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in speed where EDGE is a type of the different subscriptions available from the increase in the Wireless Manager, see Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 70, for...
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... 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. Software You will need : • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM. Note: The Wireless Manager can be downloaded from... : http://www.wlana.org 10 Getting Started Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to run the version of Windows® installed on wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson...
... 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. Software You will need : • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM. Note: The Wireless Manager can be downloaded from... : http://www.wlana.org 10 Getting Started Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to run the version of Windows® installed on wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson...
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... that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you require are added to operate your GC89. The CD-ROM contains the following software: • Wireless Manager • User Documentation • On-line Help • ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC89. Insert your SIM card into the PC card as instructed in Safe Removal...
... that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you require are added to operate your GC89. The CD-ROM contains the following software: • Wireless Manager • User Documentation • On-line Help • ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC89. Insert your SIM card into the PC card as instructed in Safe Removal...
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...GC89 CD. follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is fully inserted. click Browse and select one of the following: 12 Installation Do not insert the card into the Run 2. Insert the GC89. When the GC89...Wizard for more details. 3. Make sure it is displayed. If this happens, a dialog opens; GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. The wizard may require you store it in your PC from the CD-ROM. do not cancel. Installing the Software 1. Installation will appear to locate ...
...GC89 CD. follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is fully inserted. click Browse and select one of the following: 12 Installation Do not insert the card into the Run 2. Insert the GC89. When the GC89...Wizard for more details. 3. Make sure it is displayed. If this happens, a dialog opens; GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. The wizard may require you store it in your PC from the CD-ROM. do not cancel. Installing the Software 1. Installation will appear to locate ...
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... 3. Select the driver file requested by a warning dialog saying "You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to start before installation starts. 6. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager to run this application. Note: If you may prompt for the New Hardware Wizard to... 98SE CDROM to missing files. 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 the desktop or via Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager.
... 3. Select the driver file requested by a warning dialog saying "You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to start before installation starts. 6. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager to run this application. Note: If you may prompt for the New Hardware Wizard to... 98SE CDROM to missing files. 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 the desktop or via Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager.
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... starts when the Wireless Manager is displayed. Click Next. Select GSM/GPRS. Contact your settings. 14 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection Otherwise the tick-box must be fully visible in the password field when the password is available, allowing your PC Card to work at ... the information will automatically switch to EDGE when the network is blank in for any changes before closing the dialog. See Network and Subscription on page 9 for descriptions of asterisks that represent a password and place asterisks in Wireless Manager. 3. The Secondary APN information is...
... starts when the Wireless Manager is displayed. Click Next. Select GSM/GPRS. Contact your settings. 14 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection Otherwise the tick-box must be fully visible in the password field when the password is available, allowing your PC Card to work at ... the information will automatically switch to EDGE when the network is blank in for any changes before closing the dialog. See Network and Subscription on page 9 for descriptions of asterisks that represent a password and place asterisks in Wireless Manager. 3. The Secondary APN information is...
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... review your SIM Card PIN and click OK. Click Next. 3. Change settings as required. Delete a Connection 1. If requested, enter your settings. If requested, enter your Connection To Connect 1. Alternatively: Right click on page 58 for more details. 16 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD ... blank. Using your User ID and Password. The Status screen is activated. To disconnect an active connection 1. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on the Wireless Manager icon in order to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. The Select a Connection drop down menu ...
... review your SIM Card PIN and click OK. Click Next. 3. Change settings as required. Delete a Connection 1. If requested, enter your settings. If requested, enter your Connection To Connect 1. Alternatively: Right click on page 58 for more details. 16 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD ... blank. Using your User ID and Password. The Status screen is activated. To disconnect an active connection 1. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on the Wireless Manager icon in order to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. The Select a Connection drop down menu ...
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GSM Connection Status The left side of the screen also displays: ). See Wireless Manager • The current Network Status, e.g. See GSM/GPRS Icons on page 54 for more information. • Unread SMS ...about your GSM and wireless LAN network connections. The body of the screen shows information about your GSM connection, including icons representing: • Receive signal strength. • GPRS/EDGE service status. Wireless Manager Status Screen To view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your ...
GSM Connection Status The left side of the screen also displays: ). See Wireless Manager • The current Network Status, e.g. See GSM/GPRS Icons on page 54 for more information. • Unread SMS ...about your GSM and wireless LAN network connections. The body of the screen shows information about your GSM connection, including icons representing: • Receive signal strength. • GPRS/EDGE service status. Wireless Manager Status Screen To view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your ...
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...GC89 connection. Usage Statistics Select View Usage. A dialog displays the total connection time, data received and data sent for GPRS/EDGE, CSD and WLAN. Note: Statistics display is not supported on Window 98(SE) or Me platforms. To view statistic data when using these operating systems, hover your wireless LAN connection, including: • Wireless LAN...menu. You may not correspond to correspond with your network operator. 52 Wireless Manager Status Screen Connection To connect, cancel or disconnect a GPRS/EDGE or CSD data session use the Connect/Disconnect drop down menu, changes...
...GC89 connection. Usage Statistics Select View Usage. A dialog displays the total connection time, data received and data sent for GPRS/EDGE, CSD and WLAN. Note: Statistics display is not supported on Window 98(SE) or Me platforms. To view statistic data when using these operating systems, hover your wireless LAN connection, including: • Wireless LAN...menu. You may not correspond to correspond with your network operator. 52 Wireless Manager Status Screen Connection To connect, cancel or disconnect a GPRS/EDGE or CSD data session use the Connect/Disconnect drop down menu, changes...
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...25, for the Wireless Manager application to enter the PIN and/or code once during a PC session. Start Using Wireless Manager 1. The Wireless Manager opens, displaying the Status screen. The Wireless Manager Icon is only necessary to operate. However, the Wireless LAN functions may be a SIM card in your desktop ...correctly, it . Some of the GC89. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your PC. If requested, enter your GC89 is blocked and if you to enter the Phone Lock code correctly, your SIM Card PIN and/or Phone Lock code,...
...25, for the Wireless Manager application to enter the PIN and/or code once during a PC session. Start Using Wireless Manager 1. The Wireless Manager opens, displaying the Status screen. The Wireless Manager Icon is only necessary to operate. However, the Wireless LAN functions may be a SIM card in your desktop ...correctly, it . Some of the GC89. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your PC. If requested, enter your GC89 is blocked and if you to enter the Phone Lock code correctly, your SIM Card PIN and/or Phone Lock code,...
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... the subscription. If the Connect button is waiting for GPRS/EDGE when you connect. EDGE The GC89 has GSM and EDGE service. Wireless Manager 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. The wireless LAN radio transmitter is enabled, but there is no network...
... the subscription. If the Connect button is waiting for GPRS/EDGE when you connect. EDGE The GC89 has GSM and EDGE service. Wireless Manager 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. The wireless LAN radio transmitter is enabled, but there is no network...
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... on the current state of these icons may be displayed, representing GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN connections. Open Wireless Manager Select Open Wireless Manager or double click on page 62 for details. Up to tray Exit or Note: Some of the GC89. This indicates that a PC card is inserted in your Windows® Network dial-up Connection on the...
... on the current state of these icons may be displayed, representing GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN connections. Open Wireless Manager Select Open Wireless Manager or double click on page 62 for details. Up to tray Exit or Note: Some of the GC89. This indicates that a PC card is inserted in your Windows® Network dial-up Connection on the...
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... correct. See Create a Wireless LAN Connection on page 57 for details. If you are connected the menu gives you the option to Worldwide. About Displays a dialog that contains Wireless Manager software information. Exit Exits the Wireless Manager application completely. Help This menu option provides information about the GC89 Wireless Control Utility. Open Wireless Utility Opens the Wireless Configuration Utility. Note...
... correct. See Create a Wireless LAN Connection on page 57 for details. If you are connected the menu gives you the option to Worldwide. About Displays a dialog that contains Wireless Manager software information. Exit Exits the Wireless Manager application completely. Help This menu option provides information about the GC89 Wireless Control Utility. Open Wireless Utility Opens the Wireless Configuration Utility. Note...
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... menu option reads Disable Radio). Close any active GC89 Networking Connections. 2. Incorrect removal of the GC89 You must stop /remove the card. It monitors the current state of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you it . 1. Making...GC89 before attempting to remove the card. 5. Exit Wireless Manager. 3. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. Click on your mouse to hover over the icon to view connectivity details. • PC Card icon Indicates that you have an active connection, use your PC. Start Using Wireless Manager 57 Safe Removal of the GC89...
... menu option reads Disable Radio). Close any active GC89 Networking Connections. 2. Incorrect removal of the GC89 You must stop /remove the card. It monitors the current state of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you it . 1. Making...GC89 before attempting to remove the card. 5. Exit Wireless Manager. 3. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. Click on your mouse to hover over the icon to view connectivity details. • PC Card icon Indicates that you have an active connection, use your PC. Start Using Wireless Manager 57 Safe Removal of the GC89...
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...Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on when the card is inserted and leaves it enabled even when the card is not in the Preferences... When this checkbox turned off. dialog. 1. Enable Radio immediately when card inserted You should check this option if your Windows...Radio Power tab is selected, the Wireless Manager radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled. 58 Start Using Wireless Manager Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences You can use . From the File menu, select Preferences. When you to manage the state of the Wireless Manager by selecting specific options in use...
...Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on when the card is inserted and leaves it enabled even when the card is not in the Preferences... When this checkbox turned off. dialog. 1. Enable Radio immediately when card inserted You should check this option if your Windows...Radio Power tab is selected, the Wireless Manager radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled. 58 Start Using Wireless Manager Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences You can use . From the File menu, select Preferences. When you to manage the state of the Wireless Manager by selecting specific options in use...
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...can be delivered because the recipient doesn't have their phone Start Using Wireless Manager 59 See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on . You may perform non-communication related activities such as ...the active PC session. aircrafts, hospitals or blasting areas. When the Wireless Manager closes the radio, it remains in areas where radio transmitters are not allowed; Text Messaging Tab You can use the Wireless LAN capabilities of the GC89. This...options. On Off Ask Me Turn Radio Off Reset card Leave Radio As Is When the Wireless Manager is turned off and resets the...
...can be delivered because the recipient doesn't have their phone Start Using Wireless Manager 59 See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on . You may perform non-communication related activities such as ...the active PC session. aircrafts, hospitals or blasting areas. When the Wireless Manager closes the radio, it remains in areas where radio transmitters are not allowed; Text Messaging Tab You can use the Wireless LAN capabilities of the GC89. This...options. On Off Ask Me Turn Radio Off Reset card Leave Radio As Is When the Wireless Manager is turned off and resets the...
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...Select this program when Windows Starts - Miscellaneous Tab Click the Miscellaneous tab. 60 Start Using Wireless Manager From here you can decide if you start or restart your laptop: - If you boot your PC, see Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on how long the ...service center should keep attempting delivery. Example: If you want to activate the options. Set Preferences Miscellaneous Run this option to automatically connect to your GC89 to be available and ...
...Select this program when Windows Starts - Miscellaneous Tab Click the Miscellaneous tab. 60 Start Using Wireless Manager From here you can decide if you start or restart your laptop: - If you boot your PC, see Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on how long the ...service center should keep attempting delivery. Example: If you want to activate the options. Set Preferences Miscellaneous Run this option to automatically connect to your GC89 to be available and ...