TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Welcome to GlobeTrotter GT MAX “7.2 Ready” 2. Features 3. System Requirements 4. Installation and Operation 5. Principle of Operation 6. LED status 7. Safe Removal 8. Replacing the antenna 9. Troubleshooting 10. Technical Support 11. Specifications 12.
GlobeTrotter GT MAX “7.2 READY” USER GUIDE 1. WELCOME TO GLOBETROTTER GT MAX “7.2 READY” The GlobeTrotter GT MAX “7.2 Ready” is the next generation of wireless data card designed by Option to be compatible with mobile operator infrastructure equipment capable of supporting higher data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps. Initially supplied with HSDPA 3.6, the GlobeTrotter GT MAX “7.2 Ready”...
• HSDPA and UMTS High-speed data (up to 7.2 Mbps) connectivity for mobile users • EDGE / GPRS / GSM data (up to 247 Kbps) connectivity • Transparent hand-over between UMTS and GSM / EDGE networks • Compatible with nearly all popular notebook PC’s equipped with Type II PC card slot and Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X operating system ®...
GlobeTrotter GT MAX “7.2 READY” USER GUIDE To disconnect from the Internet you use the application provided. To remove the card from its slot, you should use the safe removal procedure detailed later in this manual (page 7). 6. LED STATUS The LEDs on the datacard provide a lot of information.
7. SAFE REMOVAL Before ejecting the card, always tell Windows that you want to remove the card first. Use the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the system tray. If you do not do this, you may cause the system to crash. 8.
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GlobeTrotter GT MAX “7.2 READY” USER GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Manual registration on to Both Red and Blue a non-existent network. LEDs continue Set registration back (Only applicable if your flashing together. to automatic selection. communication software (Unregistered state) allows it.) Manual adjustment of Both Red and Blue...
10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Questions and answers regarding this device can be found on our Support website: http://support.option.com/support/faq.php After registration, technical questions can be posted via our online Support website on: http://support.option.com/support/newticket.php For registration please go to: http://support.option.com/support/register.php 11. SPECIFICATIONS • HSDPA / UMTS Air Interface: •...
GlobeTrotter GT MAX “7.2 READY” USER GUIDE 12. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS • Card Type: Extended Type II PCMCIA compliant; 3.3V card (32 bit Cardbus Interface) • Miniature External Antenna Connection (MC Card Compatible) • Red LED for GSM / GPRS / EDGE and blue LED for HSDPA / UMTS •...
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• Do not use this device in a potentially explosive atmosphere. • Do not attempt to disassemble this device. Doing so will void the warranty. Service should only be performed by Authorized Service Centers. • When used with accessories such as external antennas Option can only guarantee safe and correct operation of our products if the accessories are tested and approved by us.
GlobeTrotter GT MAX “7.2 READY” USER GUIDE APPENDIX A: LIMITED WARRANTY • HARDWARE: Option warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for one year. If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period, Option shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item.
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Corporate Service Center or an Authorized Reseller, within the warranty period. Products returned to Option’ Corporate Service Center must be pre-authorized by Option with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on the outside of the package, and sent prepared, insured, and packaged appropriately for safe shipment.