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Part 15.21 statement " Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. “ Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Body-worn Operation This Mobile Broadband USB Modem, model L-05A, is approved for use in normal size laptop computers only (typically with 12" or larger display screens). To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, this modem should not be used in configurations that cannot maintain at least 5mm (approximately 0.2 inches) from users and bystanders, and 12mm (approximately 0.47 inches)
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"docomo Information Center" on mail, connection to official i-mode sites or i-αppli, etc.) the back of this manual. The L-05A is designed to be your close partner. Treat it carefully at all times to ensure For Those Who Use the FOMA Terminal longterm performance.
L-05A Manual is composed of『L-05A Instruction Manual∼Connection Guide∼』and 『L-05A INSTRUCTION MANUAL (included CD-ROM)』(this manual) recorded in CD-ROM. ■ 『L-05A Instruction Manual∼Connection Guide∼』 The following contents such as connection to computer, troubleshooting methods, specifications of L-05A are written. • Contents/Precautions • Before Using the FOMA Terminal •...
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From the Main Features Search from the features when you want to use specific functions. ・ Please understand that「L-05A Manual」 refers to the「L-05A」as the「FOMA Terminal」. ・ This manual describes, some steps and screens may differ depending on your operating environment.
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A way to find a destination page is explained with an example of installing L-05A connection software on Windows (including a driver). The page describing From the installation of L-05A connection software Index on Windows (including a driver)" P141 Search or a function...
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Displays a section title. Explains Operation steps Useful Information or A key screen for an suggestions operation step. relating to an This is an image of operation. a screen seen on the PC. Numbers, settings or characters entered are for reference only.
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How to Read/Refer to This Manual ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1 Configuring Configuring Dial-up Network Manually Contents ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5 Conducting Communication Network (Connecting Dial-up) Features of the L-05A・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6 Manually Safety Precautions (ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7 Handling and Care・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 12 International Roaming Service (WORLD WING) Purchased Product and Accessories ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・...
Features of the L-05A FOMA (Freedom Of Mobile multimedia Access) is the name of a service provided by DOCOMO based on the W-CDMA system, which is certified as one of the global standards of 3rd generation mobile communication systems (IMT-2000).
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■ The following symbols indicate special warnings regarding product usage. Safety Precautions (ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS) Denotes things not to do (prohibition). ■ Before using your FOMA terminal, read these ″Safety Precautions″carefully so that you can use it properly. Denotes not to disassemble. After reading the safety precautions, keep this manual in Not di s assembl y a safe place for later reference.
WARNING General Precautions for the FOMA Terminal and FOMA Card Do not put the FOMA terminal or FOMA card in microwave ovens or other heating. The FOMA terminal may over heat, smoke Do not use or leave the FOMA terminal or catch fire, or its circuit parts may burst.
CAUTION Precautions for the FOMA Terminal Do not place the FOMA terminal or FOMA card on unstable locations such as wobbly WARNING tables or slanted locations. The FOMA terminal or FOMA card may fall, Do not put the FOMA terminal in the place resulting in injury or malfunction.
Turn off the FOMA terminal in places CAUTION where use is prohibited such as airplanes or hospitals. Electronic devices in some types of cars Electronic and electronic medical can be affected by use of the FOMA appliances may be adversely affected. terminal.
Turn off the PC in crowded trains or other public places where implanted cardiac Notes on Using near Electronic Medical pacemaker or defibrillator wearers could Equipment be nearby. Signals from the FOMA terminal may ■The description below meets ″Guideline on the affect the operation of implanted cardiac Use of Radio-communication Equipment such as pacemakers or defibrillators.
■Keep a separate record of any information stored soft cloth. on the FOMA terminal and store the copies in a Dirty contacts can result in intermittent safe location. connections. DOCOMO assumes no responsibility for the loss of any of your data. Contents/Precautions...
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Pay attention not to put excessive force on the ■Visit DOCOMO shop to return the FOMA card for FOMA terminal. the environmental purpose. Transformation, tarnish, color staining may result.
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CAUTION ■Do not use the modified FOMA terminal. Using modified FOMA terminal result in violating the law of Electromagnetic Compatibility. FOMA terminal has been complied with technical standard of wireless equipment stipulated by law of Electromagnetic Compatibility. As for the proof, the technical standard compliance mark, is indicated in the inscription seal.
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Before Using the FOMA Terminal Names of Parts and Functions・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Using a FOMA Card・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Available Communications ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Connecting FOMA Terminal to a PC ・・・・・・・・・・・・・...
Names of Parts and Functions Examples of Ex. 1: USB Connector→P25 Connection contacts to a PC. ※Pull out from the FOMA terminal and use. The tip part of the USB connector is able to turn 90 degree. However, only one direction is available to turn. Antenna Part The antenna is inside the FOMA terminal.
Mode Indication Lamp Using a FOMA Card The FOMA card is an IC card that stores personal information such as your phone number. Without a FOMA card installed in the FOMA terminal, you cannot use data communication. For detailed information, refer to FOMA Card Manual.
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Insert the UIM into slot at the direction of Removing arrow with the IC chip side down Remove the UIM with two hands. IC is faced While pushing the cover in the direction of slide the rear cover in the direction of .
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If your FOMA card is set to require a PIN1 code, data communication cannot be performed until the PIN1 is Approx.3mm entered. Start the L-05A High Speed Utility and verify the PIN1 code, or set (P69)not to verify the PIN1 code in advance.
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WORLD WING Contact a DOCOMO shop PIN1 code WORLD WING is DOCOMO's FOMA international roaming service that provides telephone and other types of mobile communications. It allows the subscriber to use the same phone number overseas as in Japan by inserting a FOMA card(green/white) into a FOMA terminal or a mobile phone designed for overseas use.
• The communication speed varies depending on the access point under international roaming. • Use the「DOCOMO Connection Manager」in the CD-ROM to check the approximate number of transmission bytes and charges under the communication. Before Using the FOMA Terminal...
Internet. These fees are added to the When connecting FOMA terminal with computer for the FOMA service fees and are paid to your Internet service first time, it is required to install L-05A connection provider directly. For details on connection fees, contact software (including a driver).
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aPull out the projection part of USB connector 180 cPut the FOMA terminal between the mounting folder degree by fingertip and fix on the top of the PC Mounting folder Projection part bHold the connector part of USB extension cable and insert into the USB connector near the FOMA terminal along arrow direction dHold the connector part of USB cable and insert into PC...
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cInsert the USB connector of FOMA terminal into a PC ■ When connecting with a PC directly USB port • Insert the FOMA terminal into a PC USB port and use it directly. • The USB connector of FOMA terminal is able to turn 90 degree complying to directions of USB port aPull out the projection part of USB connector 90 degree by fingertip...
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Start communication connecting Removing Note End data communication • If the L-05A connection software/DOCOMO connection manager is already running, exit the L-05A connection Power Indication lamp software/DOCOMO connection manager. Verify that data Mode Indication Lamp connection is disconnected. • Confirm whether power indication lamp changes to red and Remove the FOMA terminal mode indication lamp changes to green.
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bRemove the FOMA terminal along with the mounting dPack the USB connector into the FOMA terminal folder from the top of the PC. Remove the mounting folder from the FOMA terminal Mounting folder connector ■ When connecting to a PC directly aHold the USB connector part of FOMA terminal.
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bTurn the tip part of the USB connector 90 degree as shown in the illustration USB connector cPack the USB connector into FOMA terminal USB connector Caution • If you force to remove FOMA terminal and pull out the USB extension cable, this may result malfunction.
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Setting up Setting up ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Windows Version ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Macintosh Version ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・...
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■ Installation of L-05A connection software Since L-05A has zero installation, when connecting the FOMA terminal to a PC for the first time, "L-05A connection software" installation screen appears automatically. "Zero installation" is supported by the PC with Windows OS in it. If zero installation works improperly, install L-05A connection software with the included CD-ROM.
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Preparing the included CD-ROM ・ Windows Version P35 ・ Windows Version P38 ・ Macintosh Version P42 ・ Macintosh Version P45 Installing L-05A connection software (Driver) Confirmation after Setup ・ Windows Version P39/・ Macintosh Version P45 Configuring Using L-05A Using DOCOMO...
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※1 DOCOMO does not guarantee the operation under the supported OS of the OS is changed through update. Operating Environments ※2 Required memory or available hard disk space may vary depending on the system environment of a PC. Using this FOMA terminal under the following operational ※3 Only Mac with CPU made by Intel Corporation is available.
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Preparation for Using L-05A Windows Version Setting Zero Installation (Auto) The L-05A connection software only need to be installed when you connect the FOMA terminal to your PC for the ■ For Windows Vista first time. Connect the FOMA terminal with a PC...
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Click "許可(Allow)" on "ユーザーアカウント制御 Click "同意する (I Agree)" (User account control)" screen Installation starts. ■ For Windows XP/2000 • Because "ユーザーアカウント制御(User account control)" screen is not displayed, follow the next step Click "次へ(Next)" Click "次へ(Next)" Setting up...
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FOMA terminal is recognized automatically. Click "完了(Finish)" If the FOMA terminal is recognized properly, "デバイスを使用す る準備ができました(The device is ready for use)" message is displayed. Installation of L-05A communication configuration file (Driver) continues. Setting up...
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■ For Windows 2000 Enter "<CD-ROMドライブ名>: Windows • The warning screen of removing device is displayed ¥ L-05A 接続ソフト StartCD.exe" in "名前 which has nothing to do with using continually. • "新しいハードウェアが見つかりました(A new hardware has (Name)" Click "OK" been found.)" message is displayed, and the FOMA "自動再生"...
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Confirming the Installed L-05A Configuration File Confirmation after Installation (Drivers) Confirm whether L-05A Communication Configuration File Confirming L-05A Connection Software (Drivers) is set in a PC. Double click L-05A connection software icon ■ For Windows Vista When the following screen is displayed, the confirmation of installation finishes.
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USB port, try other available USB port. FOMA terminal (COM とLPT)(Port (COM and LPT))", "モデム(Modem)" may not be recognized properly with some USB port of • When communicating data with L-05A connection software, application operation of L-05A is required. →P66 •...
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Click "Uninstall" ■ For Windows XP • "スタート (Start)" "すべてのプログラム (All programs)" "L-05A 接続ソフト(L-05A connection software)" Click "Uninstall" ■ For Windows 2000 • "スタート (Start)" "プログラム (Program)" "L-05A 接続ソ Click [OK] フト(L-05A connection software)" Click "Uninstall" Setting up...
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Click [OK] Macintosh Version When installing L-05A connection software, make sure to finish "ドコモ コネクションマネージャ (DOCOMO connection manager)" first. Note Click "完了 (Finish)" • Do not remove the FOMA terminal while installing. • When installing, make sure to install from the account with PC supervisor privileges.
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Double click "L-05A 接続ソフト インストーラー Click "続ける (Continue)" .mpkg (L-05A connection software installer.mpkg)" Confirm "使用許諾契約 (The license Click "続ける (Continue)" agreement)". If agree with the content, click "同意する (I Agree)" Setting up...
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3 in "Set Zero Installation (Auto)" (→P43) Note • When communicating data with L-05A connection software, setting application operations of L-05A is required.→P66 • When communicating data with DOCOMO connection manager without L-05A connection software, installation of DOCOMO connection manager is required.→P79...
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• Make sure to save important data in FOMA card. Uninstallation will results in data loss when Phonebook or SMS data is saved in PC. • End "DOCOMO connection manager" when uninstalling L-05A connection software. Insert the included CD-ROM into a Mac CD-ROM icon is displayed on the desktop.
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Click "アンインストール(Uninstall)" Enter administrator password Click "OK" Confirm whether the FOMA terminal is connected to USB port before restarting Click "再起動(Restart)" Mac restarts. Uninstallation finishes. Setting up...
Using Phonebook ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Using Application Option・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ L-05A connection software is available to use on either Windows or Macintosh. Despite the display images of Windows version and Macintosh version are a little different, icons on the screen and available functions are same.
(PDP), reset FOMA Exiting terminal, configure network are available. • Menu bar "L-05A 接続ソフト(L-05A connection software)" "L-05A 接続ソフトを終了(Quit L-05A connection software)" Note • Data of L-05A connection software will be saved in PC if no destination is specified. L-05A Connection Software...
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※4 GPRS (Short for General Packet Radio Service) Signal reception level GPRS is the 2.5 generation mobile communication system that enables highspeed packet communication using GSM. Strong ← → Weak Network type ※1 ※2 W-CDMA HSDPA ※2 ※3 ※4 HSUPA /GPRS L-05A Connection Software...
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• During connecting to Internet, connection time and Version information amount of loaded data are displayed. My number Operation button • Buttons are available for SMS, Phonebook, Settings and Information. : SMS(P54) : 電話帳 (Phonebook)(P63) : 設定(Settings)(P66) :インフォメーション(Information) (P51) L-05A Connection Software...
Note that the communication fees may become high if you perform heavy communications such as by browsing websites which include large multimediacontents or if you download a lot of data. • Data communication fees under international roaming differ from those in Japan. L-05A Connection Software...
:Outbox Enter the SMS from the SMS composing screen :Inbox • SMS can be entered up to 70 characters (English alphabet :Drafts box & numeric characters can be entered up to 160 characters) :FOMA card SMS box L-05A Connection Software...
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By using the following AT command, SMS is set in terminal software. Click For details of terminal software, refer to "通信の手動設定 • SMS are being sent. (Configuring Network Manually)" P90 SMS refuse: AT+CUSD=1,"*141*1#",15 Unlock SMS refuse: AT+CUSD=1,"*141#",15 • Result of sending SMS. L-05A Connection Software...
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SMS composing screen. The receiver phone : SMS unopened number is required to enter. Click Receiver phone number Browse phonebook application screen → P64 Note • The SMS status becomes opened once you click the received SMS. L-05A Connection Software...
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Select the SMS to delete from the list of Receiver's phone number Inbox Click Browse phonebook application "削除(Delete)""全削除(Delete all)" menu displayed screen → P64 • "削除(Delete)": Delete the selected SMS. • "全削除(Delete all)": Delete all SMS The message for confirming is displayed. Click L-05A Connection Software...
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SMS are entered. • You can add or edit SMS and receiver phone number. • The information of time will not be saved when SMS are copied from Inbox to FOMA card. Click L-05A Connection Software...
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• The list of SMS from Drafts box will be displayed. Select and confirm the SMS from the list of Drafts box • "削除(Delete)": Delete the selected SMS. • "全削除(Delete all)": Delete all SMS. The message for confirming is displayed. Click L-05A Connection Software...
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(SMS unopened) drafts box Click :Received SMS (SMS opened) "削除(Delete)" and "全削除 (Delete all)" menu is displayed. :Sent SMS • "削除(Delete)": Delete the selected SMS. • "全削除(Delete all)": Delete all SMS. The message for confirming is displayed. Click L-05A Connection Software...
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The message for confirming is displayed. receiptor's phone number and SMS are entered. Click • "転送(Forward)": The SMS to be sent will be automatically entered, and move to SMS composing screen. The receiver's phone number is required to enter. Click L-05A Connection Software...
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SMS box Right click • Receiver's phone number is automatically entered and move to the SMS composing screen. Click "パソコンに保存(Save to PC)" Click Click Click Note • Refert to "SMS作成する (Composing SMS)" to enter the SMS.(P54) L-05A Connection Software...
NTT different depending on PC's available hard disk space. Total DOCOMO. Also, enter the "010" "Country code" "Receiptor's number of phonebook records stored in FOMA card is maximum mobile phone number" in order. (If receiptor's phone number starts with "0", enter the phone number without "0"...
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• Edit phonebook record number if editing screen appears. • : Save entered information to phonebook. Click • : Not save entered information to phonebook. : Save entered information to phonebook. • : Not save entered information to phonebook. Click • Click L-05A Connection Software...
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Cancel deleting phonebook record. • Note • If you have many phonebook record to delete, multi-select Click phonebook records by using shift or Ctrl keys from key board and then click delete button to delete the selected Click phonebook record. L-05A Connection Software...
: FOMA terminal reset : Network setup Phonebook Record Transfering Other Group Select the phonebook record to be The following s are required to connect Internet with L-05A connection software. transferred The setting of provider information Register APN with other registration number (<cid>) on...
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SMS センター番号 (SMS center number) 全体使用量(Total usage) Accumulated total data usage 設定 (Configuration) :Initialize total usage to zero 1ヶ月使用量(Monthly usage) Monthly usage 基本設定リセット (Basic setting reset) :Initialize monthly usage to zero 前回の使用量 data usage of current session L-05A Connection Software...
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