Sony Ericsson GC75 User Manual

Sony Ericsson GC75 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GC75 Mobilink Connect Console GC75 Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Services Available Over the Internet Installation………………………………………………………………………….………….8 ……………………………………………………….………………8 GC75 Hardware Set Up ………………………………………………………………………...9 Installing the Software Start Using GC75 Manager………………………………………………….…………….. Safe Removal of the GC75……………………………………………… Connect Console GPRS Screen Connect Console Phone Book Screen Connect Console SMS Messages Screen Troubleshooting… …………………………………………………………………..……... ………………………………………………………………………..…… Software Errors ……………………………………………………...……………………..
  • Page 3 Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75 (Version 1.0 July 2005) This manual is published by Saanga Software, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Saanga Software at any time and without notice.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Edit SIM card entries Hardware Overview The GC75 is a standard 16 bit type II PC card. The card is standard length and only the antenna protrudes outside the PC card slot. The amount of power drawn from the laptop battery is dependant upon a number of factors including status, frequency band, distance to GSM base station and number of timeslots used.
  • Page 5 You can use the Mobilink Connect Console Display GC75 status information Connect to the Internet or a corporate network Manage SIM card and PC phone books Send and receive SMS messages...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GPRS is a new network connection which provides “always on” mobility. The connection set up is fast and, once connected, applications may send and receive data whenever required. In today’s GPRS networks, the GC75 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kbps.
  • Page 7: Services Available Over The Internet

    You will need: A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to run the version of Windows® installed on it. 16 bit type II PC Card slot. Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75 SIM card Software You will need: Windows ®...
  • Page 8: Installation

    GC75 Hardware Set Up 1. Collect your GC75 card, antenna and SIM card together. 2. Place the SIM card i n to the GC75 SIM tray and push the tray back into the GC75. Make sure the tray is closed properly before proceeding.
  • Page 9: Installing The Software

    GC75 whilst you insert the other card. When GC75 isn't in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier ox provided. The unit, especially the antenna could be damaged if it remains in PC.
  • Page 10 Select the driver file and click Open. The Hardware Wizard finishes the installation. 6. Select Programs Connect Console 75 Connect Console75 to start using your GC75. The Mobilink Connect Console is ready for use.
  • Page 11: Start Using Gc75 Manager

    Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC75 Wireless Card. 4. A dialog is displayed telling you it is safe to remove the card. Important! Incorrect removal of the GC75 can damage the card. Connect Console GPRS Screen To connect to Mobilink GPRS click Mobilink Connect Console 75 will check Signal’s strength and then connect to Mobilink...
  • Page 12 The Connect Console Phone Book screen helps you to organize your GC75’s SIM Phone Book. A SIM Phone Book can easily become disorganized; you can use the Phone Book screen to manage your SIM Phone Book entries. You can add new numbers, edit existing numbers.
  • Page 13 2. The Find dialog opens. Enter the Contact Name you want to search for in the Look for field. The entry can be complete or incomplete. You can search on the First Name of the contact. 3. Click Find. The GC75 Manager searches Phone Book, when a match is found it highlights the selected contact.
  • Page 14: Connect Console Sms Messages Screen

    Connect Console SMS Messages Screen The Mobilink’s Connect Console SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, delete, reply or forward SMS messages from your GC75 to other mobile devices. Note: To use Message functionality SMS must be included in your subscription, contact your network...
  • Page 15 If a new SMS arrives when Mobilink Connect Console is open “New Message Received” is displayed on the Status bar. To Send an SMS: 1. Select Create New Message... from the Messages menu or click 2. The New SMS dialog opens. 3.
  • Page 16 Reply to an SMS: 1. Select the SMS you want to reply from the SMS Messages window. 2. From the list, select the message you want to reply to. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view. 3.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your GC75. Some problems require you to contact your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. Software Errors Grey menu options in the software...
  • Page 18 Error 650: The Remote Access server is not responding during dial-up Error 678: Computer you are dialing is not responding during dial-up Error 720: No PPP control protocols Configured during dial-up Windows 2000 ® Error 619: The port is disconnected during dial-up Error 678: Computer you are dialing...
  • Page 19 dial during dial-up All Windows Operating Systems ® Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated during dial-up Error 678: Computer you are dialing is not responding during dial-up Connection Failed or Activation Failed. Please contact your Service Provider. Connection Failed.
  • Page 20 try again. If the problem then setting you should enter to create a connection. continues please contact your Service Provider. Disconnected from You have been disconnected from the network. Wait a few Network minutes and try again. If the problem persists contact your service provider.
  • Page 21 Provider. Connection Failed. You couldn’t connect to the network. Wait a few minutes Network Problem. Please and try again. If the problem persists contact your service try again. If the problem provider. continues please contact your Service Provider.
  • Page 22: Additional Information

    GC75. Children Do NOT allow children to play with your GC75. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the GC75. Your GC75 may contain small parts that could be detached and create a choking hazard.
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew. Blasting Areas Turn off your GC75 when in a blasting area or in areas posted turn off two-way radio to avoid interfering with blasting operations. Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives.
  • Page 24: Operating System Support

    (PDP context active) Idle power (9/2 multiframe) Maximum Current Operating System Support Supported Operating Systems Minimum PC Specification GC75 E-GSM 900 CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, SMS, Fax Small plug-in card 6130201-BV 85.6 mm long x 54.0mm wide x 5.0 mm thick...
  • Page 25: Software Upgrade

    Current Consumption Standby Idle Transmitting (Max) Software Upgrade Via secure internet download the upgraded version from Windows in use 30 MB free disk ® space Switched on but not making a call and not attached to GPRS Current Consumption < 5 mA Connected to the Internet using GPRS, in an ‘always connected’...
  • Page 26: Glossary

    Bearer Path over which data flows. Specifically in CSD and HSCSD, the type of telephony link from the GSM network to the server - V PSTN or ISDN. Bits per second - rate of data flow. COM Port Defines a serial/RS -232 port within the Windows environment.
  • Page 27 The card can be a small plug-in type or credit card-sized, but both types have the same functions. The GC75 uses the small plug-in card. Short Message Service. Allows messages of up to 160 characters to be sent and received via the network operator's message centre to a GC75.
  • Page 28 Terminal Equipment. Generic term for GSM terminals such as phones and PC cards. Terminal Adaptor Generic term for the equipment terminating a digital comms line such as an ISDN2 line. The GC75 is a Terminal Adaptor since it interfaces to GSM digital data services.

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