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  • Page 1 GC75/GC75e Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75/GC75e User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GC75 Hardware Set Up ........
  • Page 3 Additional Information ......... . . 45 Sony Ericsson Support Web Site ....... . 45 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use .
  • Page 4 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 Sony Ericsson at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Before using your GC75 you MUST read Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use on page 45. Hardware Overview The GC75 is a standard type II Cardbus PC card. The card is standard length and only the antenna protrudes outside the PC card slot.

  • Page 6: Software Overview

    The GC75 can also be programmed at command level by application developers; for more details see the AT Commands Manual. Fax Programs You can use the GC75 as a fax provided you have the correct software, e.g. Microsoft Fax (an option supplied with Windows 2000 and XP). Documentation The GC75’s documentation is designed to enhance your understanding of its capabilities.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for running the GC75. Network and Subscription The network subscription you use in conjunction with your GC75 depends on the functions and features your network operator can provide. Contact your network operator or service provider to make sure the options you require are available.

  • Page 8: Services Available Over The Internet

    GPRS is a type of 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 9: Installation

    GC75 on page 13, then insert the other device. When the GC75 isn't in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier box provided. The unit, especially the antenna could be damaged if it remains in PC.

  • Page 10: Installing The Software

    2. The Wireless Manager is installed in the same language as your Windows installation, or English if your Windows language is not available. See Supported Languages on page 54 for more details. 3. The InstallShield Wizard for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; follow the instructions on screen. When installation is complete click Finish.
  • Page 11 New Hardware Wizard is still busy installing the 3 device drivers. The Wireless Manager splash screen appears, followed by a warning dialog saying “You must have a GC75 Wireless Modem installed to run this application. Please install a GC75 Wireless Modem and try again”.

  • Page 12: Start Using Wireless Manager

    You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct PIN code. If you fail to enter the SIM PIN correctly it is blocked and if you fail to enter the Phone Lock PIN correctly your GC75 is locked. Contact your network operator for an unblock code (PUK). Enter the unblock code into the Card Blocked dialog and enter a new PIN code and confirm it.
  • Page 13 The radio transmitter is enabled, but there is no GSM or GPRS service available The GC75 has GSM service and indicates a signal strength of 3 out of 5 bars. CSD, HSCSD and SMS may be used, provided these are supported by the subscription.
  • Page 14 You can also set the status of the radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On/Off in the Wireless Manager menu. Connect/Disconnect If you are disconnected the menu gives you the option to connect with the last GC75 used. If you are connected the menu gives you the option to disconnect. Help Opens the Wireless Manager Online Help.

  • Page 15: Wireless Manager Preferences

    Wireless Manager Preferences You can change the general behavior of the Wireless Manager by selecting specific options in the Preferences... dialog. 1. From the File menu, select Preferences. The Preferences dialog opens, the Radio Power tab is displayed. Radio Power Tab You can use this tab to manage the state of the radio transmitter.
  • Page 16 Radio Power. See Wireless Manager Preferences on page 15 for more details. Radio Off indicates that the GC75 will not register to the mobile network. You may perform non-communication related activities such as phone book maintenance, but you must turn on the radio in order to make a connection or to send/receive SMS.
  • Page 17 To re-open the main window, double-click the tray icon, or select open from the icon menu. If you want your GC75 to be available and a GPRS internet connection to be automatically established when you boot your laptop:...
  • Page 18 If enabled, the Wireless Manager starts when a user logs on to Windows, it appears as an icon in the task bar only. If a GC75 is detected, the Wireless Manager runs and connects. If not, the program closes (and runs in the background if permitted).

  • Page 19: Create A Connection

    Create a Connection Your mobile operator, or IT manager may have entered predefined customised connection settings for you. Check the connection drop-down menu for any existing entries, if they are available go directly to Using your Connection on page 21. 1.

  • Page 20: Hscsd Or Csd Connection

    HSCSD or CSD Connection 9. Select CSD or HSCSD. Select your service provider from the Choose Network drop down list. If your service provider isn’t listed select <Other> or <North America> depending on your location. Click Next. 10. If you selected a Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list, the telephone number dialog should be automatically filled in.

  • Page 21: Modify A Connection

    13. If you need a User ID and Password to logon to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. If you don’t need a username and password leave the fields blank. Click Next. Note: Some versions of Windows password and place asterisks in the password field when the password is blank in order to make the display secure.

  • Page 22: Browse The Internet

    Browse the Internet You can connect to the Internet using a CSD, HSCSD or GPRS connection: 1. Open your preferred connection from the Status screen. See Using your Connection on page 21 for details on opening a connection. 2. Start your Internet browser. You are online and can browse the Internet. Send and Receive emails You will need an email program installed on your PC in order to send and receive emails.

  • Page 23: Wireless Manager Status Screen

    Wireless Manager Status Screen The Status Screen is displayed when Wireless Manager opens. You can also open the Status screen by clicking The Status screen shows detailed SIM card and network status information. The left side of the screen shows graphical icons, representing: •...

  • Page 24: Connection

    The Connect/Disconnect button, located underneath the drop down menu, changes it’s appearance depending on the state of the GC75 connection. The button allows you to: • Initiate a connection (Connect) •...

  • Page 25: Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen

    Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen The Telephony Settings screen allows you view and change the GSM settings of the GC75. The functions of the Telephony Settings screen are very similar to the settings that you have access to via a mobile phone’s display.

  • Page 26: Locks

    1. Click 2. The Change the Phone Lock Code dialog opens. Make the required changes and click OK. 3. Click Apply when you have finished, to transfer the changes back to your GC75. This may take a few seconds. Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen...

  • Page 27: Networks

    The SIM card lock only protects your subscription and not your GC75 from unauthorized use. If you change your SIM card, the GC75 will still work with a new SIM card. 4. Click Apply when you have finished to transfer the changes back to your GC75. This may take a few seconds.

  • Page 28: Forward (Divert) Calls

    Automatic network selection must be enabled. If you want to add a new network: 1. Click Add, a new dialog with all the networks known to the GC75 appears on the screen. 2. Select the network that you want to add and click OK.
  • Page 29 4. Click Apply to transfer them to your GC75. This may take a few seconds. Your Line 1 forward setting has now been stored in the network. The GC75 does not support fax, but you can forward incoming fax calls to another number. Note: The Call divert service may not be available on all networks.

  • Page 30: Restrict Calls

    Your data forward setting has now been stored in the network. Restrict Calls Restricting a certain type of call means that this type of call cannot be made to or from your GC75. You can restrict different types of outgoing and incoming calls.

  • Page 31: Wireless Manager Sms Messages Screen

    Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen The Wireless Manager’s SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, edit, save, copy, 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 operator for more details.

  • Page 32: Sms Manager Functionality

    Any composed messages that have not been sent are displayed when you click on this icon. SMS stored in this folder can be edited or sent when the GC75 is inserted. Any SMS message that fail during transmission are also stored here; you can resend them at...
  • Page 33 Reply to an SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message is located. 2. From the list, select the message to which you wish to reply. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view. 3. Select Reply in the Messages menu. A dialogue appears. The To: field is automatically filled in and the original message is displayed in the Message: field.
  • Page 34 Moving SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message you want to move is located. 2. From the list, select the message. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view. 3. Click Move to from the Messages menu. A progress dialog is displayed informing you that the SIM card is being updated.

  • Page 35: Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen

    Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen The Wireless Manager Phone Book screen helps you to organize your GC75’s SIM Phone Book. The Phone Book Screen A SIM Phone Book can easily become disorganized; you can use the Phone Book screen to manage your SIM Phone Book entries.
  • Page 36 3. Enter the name and phone number. 4. Click OK to save the entry or Cancel to close the dialog. Note: Phone Book numbers are limited to 20 digits (including +) and names are limited to 18 alphanumeric characters. New entries are added to the next available SIM index position. To Modify a number: 1.
  • Page 37 To Import an Entry or Phone Book: 1. Select Import from the Phone Book menu. 2. Select the Replace Existing Phone Book or Merge with existing Phone Book radio button. 3. Click and browse to find the file you want to import. Note: The file must be a text file in comma separated value (CSV) format.
  • Page 38 Delete a number 1. Select the number that you want to delete. 2. Select Delete, from the Edit menu. 3. A confirmation dialog opens, click Yes to delete the number. Note: If you want to delete all numbers, select Select All from the Edit menu before clicking Delete. To Send a New SMS Message: 1.

  • Page 39: Wireless Manager Online Services Screen

    SMS, which will be delivered to the SMS inbox. Online Services menus are sometimes used to provide a list of voice-based services such as directory enquiries. If one of these is selected, you will not be connected because the GC75 does not support voice calls.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    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. Wireless Manager Icon Errors appears in the task bar...

  • Page 41: Sim Card Errors

    Edit) and change the Dial using setting to tone, or (if Pulse is a necessity), create a new location called GC75 Anywhere and set the dialling to Tone. GC75 anywhere location should then be used whenever you use the GC75.
  • Page 42 Error 650: The Remote Access server 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 691: Access denied, user name and password incorrect on the domain during dial-up Error 718:...
  • Page 43 Connection Failed or Activation Failed. Please contact your Service Provider. Connection Failed. Invalid APN. Please check and enter the APN again. Connection Failed. Invalid User Name or Password. Please check and enter the User Name and/or Password in your connection profile. Connection Failed.
  • Page 44 Connection Failed. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider. Connection Failed. Service not supported. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider. Connection Failed. Network Problem. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.

  • Page 45: Additional Information

    SAR levels above the recommended limits (see below). Efficient Use Do not cover the antenna when in use, as this affects call quality and may cause the GC75 to operate at a higher power level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby times.
  • Page 46 GC75s may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between the GC75 and the pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, immediately turn off your GC75.
  • Page 47 Inserting and removing the SIM card – precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD) Do not touch the SIM card connectors. As a precaution, always make sure that the GC75 is already in your hand before you insert or remove the SIM card.

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    Idle current (9/2 multiframe paging period) (PDP context active) Idle power (9/2 multiframe) Maximum Current Maximum Power Consumption Additional Information GC75 E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, SMS, Fax Speech services are not supported Small plug-in card...
  • Page 49 Operating System Support Supported Operating Systems Minimum PC Specification Current Consumption Current Consumption ® Microsoft Windows 98 (SE) ® Microsoft Windows ® Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) ® Microsoft Windows Processor size as recommended by Microsoft for the ® version of Windows in use 30 MB free disk space Standby...
  • Page 50 (Static Ch.) <= 10 <= 3% (EQ50 ch) <= 3% (EQ50 ch) Class 2 without call control. Not applicable (GC75 does not support speech services) GSM 1900 TX: 1850 – 1910 MHz RX: 1930 – 1990 MHz 200 kHz 299 Carriers * 8...
  • Page 51 HSCSD Maximum Data Rates (kbps) 4 + 1 3 + 2 The speeds given are maximums, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee how fast your network will operate. AT commands industry standard ETSI 07.05, 07.07 and 07.10, V.25ter command set supported 9.6 kbps or 14.4 kbps depending on the GSM network MNP5 (Increases data rate up to 2x depending on data type) V.42bis (Increases data rate up to 4x depending on data type)
  • Page 52 4 + 1 3 + 2 Speed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maximums, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee how fast your network will operate. Additional Information SMG31bis Multislot class 10 supported (see table below).
  • Page 53 Supported in Wireless Manager and by AT Commands. Supplied end user application Via secure internet download (Sony Ericsson Update Service) or at a Sony Ericsson Service Point. Class 2, Group 3 and 4 9.6kbps Microsoft Fax (Windows 200 and XP; may require installing), ®...
  • Page 54 Supported Languages Quick Start Guide PC Software User’s Guide (PDF) AT Commands Manual Additional Information English (EN) Danish (DA) Dutch (NL) Finnish (FI) French (FR) German (DE) Greek (EL) Hungarian (HU) Italian (IT) Norwegian (NO) Russian (RU) Spanish (ES) Swedish (SV) Polish (PO) Portuguese (PT) Brazilian Portuguese (PB)

  • Page 55: License Agreement

    “Product”). Should your Product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or contact your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Centre (national rates may apply) or visit www.SonyEricsson.com to get further information.
  • Page 56 Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and its service partners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below.

  • Page 57: Intended Use

    EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Centre. Please observe that certain...

  • Page 58: Limitation Of Liability

    Limitation of liability In no event shall Vendor or its suppliers be liable for any indirect or consequential losses or damages whatsoever irrespective of the cause for such losses or damages, including loss of data, loss of business profits or revenue, or any business interruption arising out of the use of or inability to use this Software.

  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product, Sony Ericsson type FAF-1031011-BV, and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301489-7 and EN 60950, following the provisions...

  • Page 60: Fcc Statement

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. GC75 PC Card: FCC-ID: PBY6130201-BV IC: 287332330A GC75e PC Card: FCC-ID: PY76130201...

  • Page 61: Appendix A - Connection Parameters

    An ‘address’ that the service provider knows you by and uses to route information to and from your GC75. Your IP address will either be: Server - assigned by the service provider when you connect. Static - assigned once by the service provider or the IT Manager.

  • Page 62: Csd/Hscsd Specific Parameters

    CSD/HSCSD Specific Parameters Required Preferred Connection Speed (bits/s) Connection Mode Compression Callback Number * Only available with ISDN V.110 or V.120 connection mode. Appendix A - Connection Parameters Useful information Select your preferred network connection speed from the drop down list provided: 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 43200* or 57600* Select the method you want to use to connect to the network from the...

  • Page 63: Appendix B - Initiating A Hscsd Connection From Outside The Wireless Manager

    18) the HSCSD speed must be specified by placing additional commands in the GC75 Wireless Modem properties. Note: GC75 Wireless Modem properties settings will override any settings for connections initiated from the Wireless Manager. 1. To access the GC75 Wireless Modem properties, select Start Phone and Modem Options.
  • Page 64 The table below shows the AT Commands for each speed and bearer: Speed Analog mode 14.4 19.2 28.8 38.4 ISDN mode V.110 14.4 19.2 28.8 38.4 43.2 57.6 ISDN mode V.120 14.4 19.2 28.8 38.4 43.2 57.6 Note: Speeds relate to the receive (downlink) speed. When connected at 43.2 or 57.6, uplink (transmit) speed will be 14.4 maximum.

  • Page 65: Appendix C- Windows Log On Using Gprs Dial-Up Connection

    The GC75 supports the Windows Log on using dial-up connection feature. To log on to Windows using a dial-up connection the GC75 must be inserted and the radio enabled before you log on. To enable the radio prior to logon, select Enable radio immediately when card inserted checkbox in the Radio Power preferences tab, see Radio Power Tab on page 15 for more details.

  • Page 66: Appendix D- It Manager Customisation

    Furthermore, the APN and Username/Password screens of the Connection Wizard can be disabled in order to prevent accidental changes to fixed data. The settings are contained in the DefGPRS.CSV file in C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Wireless Manager. Simply edit the file as required.

  • Page 67: Glossary

    Glossary Bearer Path over which data flows. Specifically in CSD 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 68 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. Transport Layer Security. Used by Web browsers,...
  • Page 69 Transmit. Type II Refers to thickness of a PC Card as defined in the specification from PCMCIA. Uniform Resource Locator. USSD Unstructured Supplementary Services Data. Narrow-band GSM data service. For example entering *79*1234# might return the stock price for stock 1234. V.110 ETSI standard for data over an ISDN circuit.

  • Page 70: Index

    Sending an SMS 32 Short Message Service (SMS) 8 SMS Technical Data 53 Software installation 10 Software Overview 6 Using the GC75 with your Applications 6 Wireless Manager 6 System Requirements Network and Subscription 7 Telephony Settings 25 Locks 26...

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