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Sony Ericsson GC82 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GC82 Sony Ericsson EDGE PC Card Modem GC82 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GC82 Manager Icon ......... . 12 GC82 Manager Preferences........15 Class 0 SMS Messages .
  • Page 3 GC82 Manager Icon Errors........
  • 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

    See Technical Specifications on page 51 for a general guide to power consumption. Before you can start using the GC82 you need to put the hardware together. You will also need a SIM card.

  • Page 6: Software Overview

    You can use the GC82 as a modem to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of applications. Fax Programs You can use the GC82 as a fax provided you have the correct software, e.g. Microsoft Fax (Windows 2000 and XP). Documentation The GC82’s documentation is designed to enhance your understanding of its capabilities.

  • Page 7: 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 GC82 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kbps.

  • Page 8: Services Available Over The Internet

    GPRS connection as usual and benefit from the increase in speed where EDGE is available in a network. Short Message Service (SMS) The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in the GC82 Manager, see GC82 Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 34, for more details. Hardware You will need: •...

  • Page 9: Installation

    If the antenna is obstructing your use of the keyboard you can turn it to a horizontal position and still connect to the network. If you want to use your other PC card port remove the GC82 whilst you insert the other card. See Safe Removal of the GC82 on page 13 for more details.

  • Page 10: Installing The Software

    5. After a few seconds, the New Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto your PC from the GC82 CD. The wizard may require you to locate a specific driver file. If this happens a dialog opens, click Browse and select:...
  • Page 11 If you are prompted to reboot the laptop during software installation, you may find that the GC82 Manager attempts to start before all of the drivers are installed. The scenario is that the New Hardware Wizard is still busy installing the 3 device drivers, the GC82 Manager splash screen appears, followed by a warning dialog saying ”You must have a GC82 Wireless Modem...

  • Page 12: Start Using Gc82 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 GC82 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 GC82 has GSM service and indicates a signal strength of 3 out of 5 bars. CSD, SMS and fax may be used, provided these are supported by the subscription.
  • Page 14 This menu option is dynamic. It monitors the current state of the GC82 radio transmitter and gives you the option to switch to the opposite state, for example, if your GC82 Radio transmitter is on the menu option reads Turn Radio Off.

  • Page 15: Gc82 Manager Preferences

    GC82 Manager Preferences You can change the general behavior of the GC82 Manager by selecting specific options in the Preferences... dialog. 1. Select Preferences... in the File menu. 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 This screen also allows you to set a validity period for the SMS messages that you are sending. If your message can not be delivered, for example, if the recipient hasn’t inserted their GC82, the validity period tells your service centre how long to keep trying to send the message.
  • Page 17 Notifications Tab Click the Notifications tab. You can decide if you want to display a splash screen every time GC82 Manager is opened or closed and a program end confirmation box. Select the radio buttons to activate the options. GPRS Connection Tab Establish GPRS connection at startup Select this option to automatically connect to your chosen network when GC82 Manager is started.
  • Page 18 Minimize when Windows starts If enabled, the GC82 Manager starts when a user logs on to Windows, it appears as an icon in the task bar only. If a GC82 PC Card is detected, the GC82 Manager runs and connects. If not, the program closes (and runs in the background if permitted).

  • Page 19: Class 0 Sms Messages

    The GC82 PC Card supports the Windows Log on using dial-up connection feature. To log on to Windows using a dial-up connection the GC82 PC Card 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 on the Radio Power preferences tab, see Radio Power Tab on page 15 for more details.
  • Page 20 Note: In this example, we used GPRS Context 3. There are 10 possible contexts supported by the GC82 PC Card (1..10). Context ID 2 is reserved for use by connections created by the GC82 Manager. Refer to the GC82 PC Card AT Command Manual or contact your service provider for further assistance.

  • Page 21: Create A Connection

    2. Select the radio button next to Create a new connection, enter a name, for example ‘My Connection’, click Next. Note: Your connection name should not exceed 16 characters for it to be fully visible in GC82 Manager. 3. The Type of Connection screen opens. From here you select the type of connection you require: •...

  • Page 22: Csd Connection

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

  • Page 23: Tcp/Ip Optimisation

    14. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your settings. TCP/IP Optimisation To take full advantage of the high bandwidth of the GC82, the TCP/IP packet size should be changed from the default Windows setting of 16k for Windows 2000, or 64k for Windows XP. Sony Ericsson recommends a TCP/IP packet size of 52k for optimum performance with the PC Card.

  • Page 24: Using Your Connection

    Right click on the GC82 Manager icon in the system tray and select Disconnect. Note: You can also use the Preferences dialog to set up auto connection when the GC82 Manager is opened. See GC82 Manager Preferences on page 15 for more details.

  • Page 25: Gc82 Manager Status Screen

    GC82 Manager Status Screen The Status Screen is displayed when GC82 Manager opens. You can also open the Status screen by clicking or selecting View Status. The Status screen shows detailed SIM card and network status information. The left side of the screen shows graphical icons, representing: •...

  • Page 26: Connection

    The Control button, located underneath the drop down menu, changes it’s appearance depending on the state of the GC82 connection. The button allows you to: • Initiate a connection (Connect) •...

  • Page 27: Gc82 Manager Telephony Settings Screen

    The window is divided into two areas: the navigation area on the left and the information area on the right. When you have selected a setting in the navigation area, GC82 Manager retrieves the current setting information from the GC82 and displays the information in the right area.

  • Page 28: Locks

    Change Phone Code 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 GC82. This may take a few seconds.

  • Page 29: Networks

    The SIM card lock only protects your subscription and not your GC82 from unauthorized use. If you change your SIM card, the GC82 will still work with a new SIM card. 4. Click Apply when you have finished to transfer the changes back to your GC82. This may take a few seconds.

  • Page 30: 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 GC82 appears on the screen. 2. Select the network that you want to add and click OK.
  • Page 31 Click to choose a phone number from your phone book. 4. Click Apply, to transfer your new settings to your GC82. This may take a few seconds. Your call divert setting has now been stored in the network. Voice You can use the Call divert service to divert your voice calls to another phone number.

  • Page 32: Restrict Calls

    Your data divert 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 GC82. You can restrict different types of outgoing and incoming calls.
  • Page 33 Only select one outgoing and one incoming option. 3. When you have finished, click Apply. 4. Type your restriction password into the dialog and click OK. Your call restrict settings have now been changed and stored in the network. GC82 Manager Telephony Settings Screen...

  • Page 34: Gc82 Manager Sms Messages Screen

    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 GC82 is connected. Any SMS that fail during transmission are also stored here, you can resend them at any time.

  • Page 35: Sms Manager Functionality

    SIM Inbox is Full: on page 37. Note: For all the SMS Messages screen menu options to operate the GC82 must be registered successfully on a network. You must have a GSM signal to Send SMS, the button is disabled (grey) if you don’t have a signal.
  • Page 36 To delete all messages, click Select All from the Edit menu before you select Delete. Folder Management: Sorting SMS: 1. Select the folder where the messages you want to sort are located. 2. Click the Date column heading to sort the SMS in ascending or descending date order. GC82 Manager SMS Messages Screen...
  • Page 37 To copy all messages, click Select All from the Edit menu before you select Copy to. SIM Inbox is Full: When the GC82 Manager detects the SIM SMS storage is full, it displays on the Status screen and in the SMS Messages screen. You must move or delete some SMS from the SIM Inbox to free storage space so that you can continue receiving new SMS from the network.

  • Page 38: Gc82 Manager Phone Book Screen

    GC82 Manager Phone Book Screen The GC82 Manager Phone Book screen helps you to organize your GC82’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 39 2. The Find dialog opens. Enter the text or number you want to search for in the Look for field. The entry can be complete or incomplete. 3. Click Find. The GC82 Manager searches both Phone Books, when a match is found it is displayed in the right pane. Click Find Next to search again.
  • Page 40 The file will be saved as a text file in comma separated value (CSV) format. 6. Click OK in the browse dialog. The path and file name are displayed in the Export File Name field. 7. Click Export to complete the procedure. GC82 Manager Phone Book Screen...
  • Page 41 To Send a New SMS Message: 1. Select an entry from a Phone Book. 2. Select Create New Message from the Messages menu. 3. A new SMS Message dialog is opened and pre-addressed with the selected entries details. GC82 Manager Phone Book Screen...

  • Page 42: Gc82 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 GC82 does not support voice calls.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your GC82. Some problems require you to contact your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. GC82 Manager Icon Errors appears Indicates that the Radio is turned off. Right click the CMI, in the task bar select Radio Settings from the sub menu, select On.

  • Page 44: Sim Card Errors

    Edit) and change the Dial using setting to tone, dial-up or (if Pulse is a necessity), create a new location called GC82 Anywhere and set the dialling to Tone. GC82 anywhere location should then be used whenever you use the GC82.
  • Page 45 Error 678: Either: Service is not supported by SIM (usually for CSD) or the Computer you computer is not answering. are dialling is not responding 1 Check SIM settings with your service provider if necessary, during dial-up 2 Make sure that the server you are dialling is OK, 3 Make sure that Analogue mode has not been selected with 57.6kbps data rate (V110 or V120 mode must be selected and supported by the network)
  • Page 46 ® All Windows Operating Systems Error 734: The PPP link The APN entry is incorrect, the signal is weak or the control protocol was connection is lost whilst dialling. terminated during dial-up See the support section on www.SonyEricsson.com site for a full list of network operator APNs. Error 678: Computer Either: Service is not supported by SIM (usually for CSD) you are dialing is not...
  • Page 47 Connection Failed. Your service provider doesn’t think your authorised to Not authorised to access access their network. Check the setting you have entered network. Please contact to create your connection. If you still get the error contact your Service Provider. your service provider and check your subscription.

  • Page 48: Additional Information

    Use of unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your GC82. Children Do NOT allow children to play with your GC82. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the GC82. Your GC82 may contain small parts that could be detached and create a choking hazard.
  • Page 49 Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew. Blasting Areas Turn off your GC82 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 50 Laptop PC with the original antenna. Sony Ericsson has not measured, and makes no representation about, the body worn SAR levels when the modem card is used in any portable host equipment or when any changes to the original product has been made.

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Product name GC82 System GSM 850 GSM 1900 Services supported CSD, GPRS/EDGE, SMS, Fax Speech services are not supported SIM Card Small plug-in card, 3V type SIM Lock supported Regular (non-GPRS-aware) and GPRS-aware SIMs supported Type Number 6130201-BV...
  • Page 52 ME SIM Lock SIM Application Class 2 without call control. Toolkit Support is provided via AT commands USSD Support is provided via AT commands; No MMI is provided Speech Coding Not applicable (GC82 does not support speech services) Additional Information...
  • Page 53 CSD technical data Standards AT commands industry standard ETSI 07.05, 07.07 and 07.10, V.25ter command set supported CSD Data Rates 9.6 kbps or 14.4 kbps depending on the GSM network Compression MNP5 (Increases data rate up to 2x depending on data type) V.42bis (Increases data rate up to 4x depending on data type) GSM network support required for compression Error Correction...
  • Page 54 PDP Context Up to 10 PDP context details are stored in GC82 memory. PDP Context description edited via supplied Wizard or AT command. Number of parallel PDP Context activated (both MO and MT):1 Number of PDP Context with traffic in parallel:1 PDP Context modification (e.g.
  • Page 55 123.70 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. Data rate is the payload per slot, header plus data. SMS Technical Data Concatenated SMS Yes.
  • Page 56 Software Upgrade PC Card software Via secure internet download (Sony Ericsson Update upgrade Service) or at a Sony Ericsson Service Points. PC Communications Internet download Suite upgrade Fax Technical Data Machine groups Class 2, Group 3 and 4 Speed 9.6kbps Verified applications Microsoft Fax (Windows 200 and XP;...

  • Page 57: License Agreement

    Software package and/or using the Software you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions stated below. These terms and conditions are binding and create a legal obligation (the “License Agreement”) between you (the “Licensee”) and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (the “Vendor”).

  • Page 58: Intended Use

    Except for the above express limited warranties, Vendor and its suppliers do not provide nor do you receive any warranties or conditions whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise and Vendor and its suppliers specifically disclaim any implied warranties of satisfactory quality and/or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 59: Fcc Statement

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject t o 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. GC82: FCC-ID: PY7F1041011 IC: 4170B- F1041011 Additional Information...
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  • Page 61: Appendix A - Connection Parameters

    An ‘address’ that the service provider knows you by and uses to route Server / Static information to and from your GC82. 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 Specific Parameters

    CSD Specific Parameters Required Useful information Preferred Select your preferred network connection speed from the drop down Connection list provided: Speed (bits/s) 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 43200* or 57600* Connection Select the method you want to use to connect to the network from the Mode options provided: analogue, ISDN V.110 or ISDN V.120...

  • Page 63: Glossary

    Glossary Bearer GGSN Path over which data flows. Specifically in CSD the type Gateway GPRS Support Node of telephony link from the GSM network to the server - V PSTN or ISDN. GPRS General Packet Radio Services. Bits per second - rate of data flow. Global System for Mobile Communications.
  • Page 64 Personal Communications Services, often used plug-in type or credit card-sized, but both types have the to describe GSM1900 networks. same functions. The GC82 uses the small plug-in card. PC Card A card having physical and electrical characteristics Short Message Service. Allows messages...
  • Page 65 Transport Layer Security. Used by Web browsers, for example. 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.

  • Page 66: Index

    General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) 7 Software Overview 6 GPRS Maximum Data Rates 54, 55 GC82 Manager 6 GPRS technical data 53 Using the GC82 with your Applications 6 GSM Features Supported 52 System Requirements GSM Performance 52 Network and Subscription 7...

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