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- Page 1 GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide Super-fast, multi-band HSPA ExpressCard Compact and transportable wireless broadband...
- Page 2 GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide Version: v017ext Page: 2 of 28...
- Page 3 GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide NOTICE The information in this User Guide is subject to change without notice. The contents herein are provided "as is". Except as required by applicable law, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide CONTENTS WELCOME FEATURES SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS GLOBETROTTER ® EXPRESS 441/2 PACKAGE CONTENT INSTALLING AND SETTING UP YOUR GLOBETROTTER ® EXPRESS 441/2 USING YOUR GLOBETROTTER ® EXPRESS 441/2 Air safe (Offline) Mode LED STATUS INDICATOR Roaming SAFE REMOVAL GLOBETROTTER ®... -
Page 5: Welcome
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 1 WELCOME Thank you for choosing the GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2. The GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 gives you super-fast mobile Internet speeds in an ExpressCard format. Its combination of unique technology and design offers new levels of freedom and convenience. We trust you will enjoy the experience! Version: v017ext Page: 5 of 28... -
Page 6: Features
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 2 FEATURES Top Performance - Ultimate Transportability - Fit & Forget convenience SmArt™ interfaces User friendly access with recessed push-push SIM slot Robust design Strength and quality All-metal slide mechanics SmArt™ Traveler Antenna Stowed; it hugs the laptop (≈ 15mm*). Deployed;... -
Page 7: Installing And Setting Up Your Globetrotter ® Express 441/2
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 5 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP YOUR GLOBETROTTER ® EXPRESS 441/2 Step 1 – Pull out the antenna Step 2 – Insert the SIM Until it clicks in to position…. Step 3 – Power up your laptop and Insert the GlobeTrotter ®... - Page 8 GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide Step 4 – Installing the software If your machine has CD-auto run disabled you will need to start the installation yourself: View the Zero-CD ® folder that has now appeared on your machine Windows ®...
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Page 9: Using Your Globetrotter ® Express 441/2
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 6 USING YOUR GLOBETROTTER ® EXPRESS 441/2 Step 1 – Start up your computer. Insert the GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 in to the ExpressCard slot Step 2 – Enter your SIM PIN code (not necessary if you disabled the PIN code on your SIM card) Windows ®... - Page 10 GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide Step 3 – Disconnecting Push in the antenna to automatically disconnect from the Internet and make the GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 airplane safe. Windows ® Mac OS ® Right click on the GlobeTrotter ® Connect application Open the ‘Application’...
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Page 11: Air Safe (Offline) Mode
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 6.1 Air safe (Offline) Mode The picture above shows the GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 in “Air safe” or “Offline” mode. Push in the antenna and within a few seconds the LEDs will switch off showing that the radio is switched off. With the antenna in this ®... -
Page 12: Led Status Indicator
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 7 LED STATUS INDICATOR Roaming Indicator Status LED The GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 is equipped with a multicolor Status LED. The different operating states are indicated by the rate of “breathing” and color. When the LED is “breathing”, an Internet connection is active. State Settings Power up... -
Page 13: Globetrotter ® Connect 3 Software
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 9 GLOBETROTTER ® CONNECT 3 SOFTWARE 9.1 Product Features Easy installation • Simple intuitive user interface • Compatible with most modern desktop and laptop PCs equipped with Microsoft Windows ® 2000, Windows ® • XP and Windows Vista ®... -
Page 14: Installation Process
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 9.3.2 Installation process The installation process is straightforward. You will see various screens appear, indicating the installation process of your GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2. Figure 2: Found New Hardware Balloon Figure 3: GlobeTrotter Connect 3 Installation Wizard ®... -
Page 15: Entering Your Pin Code
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 9.3.4 Entering your PIN code If you have enabled the PIN code on your SIM card, you will automatically be asked to type it in. If enabled, you won’t be able to use your GlobeTrotter ®... -
Page 16: Exit Globetrotter ® Connect
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide ® 9.3.6 Exit GlobeTrotter Connect 3 When you click , this doesn’t kill the application. It just retreats to the Systray (see Figure 5: GlobeTrotter ® Connect 3). This behavior is equivalent to other Windows ®... -
Page 17: Disconnecting
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 9.4.2 Disconnecting To disconnect, click on the Systray to show the menu and select the “Disconnect” option. Figure 12: Disconnect 9.4.3 Changing the program options Although GlobeTrotter ® Connect 3 is simple and straightforward, it has a number of items that need to be configured at least once (either preconfigured by the operator or manually by the user). -
Page 18: Apn
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 9.4.3.1 The Access Point Name (APN) defines your route to the Internet. Your mobile operator can supply the APN (some operators may also specify a user name and password if required). Most users will never have to change this setting. If you have entered the APN manually a button saying Automatic will appear next to the Save button. -
Page 19: Additional Features
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 9.5 Additional Features Via the More button additional features are available. Figure 15: Accessing additional functionality 9.5.1 Using the SMS Centre To launch the SMS Centre click the More button and select SMS Centre. On the left side you see the different folders: Inbox •... -
Page 20: Network Selection
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 9.5.2 Network Selection GlobeTrotter ® Connect 3 will automatically select a network for you. However, you can select a network manually. To do this, simply choose ‘Network Selection’ via the More button and select Manual. GlobeTrotter ®... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 10 TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having trouble getting a reliable connection, please check with your network provider for advice on network coverage in your area. Other characteristics such as network cell handover, dead coverage spots, geographic or structural obstructions, etc., may also affect the performance of the data transmission. -
Page 22: Detailed Technical Specifications
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 11 DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specifications GE441: Quad-band 850/900/1900/2100 MHz (RxDiv 1900,2100) • GE442: Quad-band 850/AWS/1900/2100 MHz (RxDiv AWS,1900,2100) • HSDPA 7.2Mbps: Category 8 • HSUPA 5.0Mbps: Category 6 • UE Power Class 3 • Release 6 compliant •... -
Page 23: Product Support And Additional Help
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 12 PRODUCT SUPPORT AND ADDITIONAL HELP GlobeTrotter ® Connect 3 updates will be made available on the Option ® support website. 12.1 Technical Support Questions and answers regarding GlobeTrotter ® Connect 3 can be found on the Option ®... -
Page 24: Appendix A: Limited Warranty
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 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 ®... -
Page 25: Appendix B: Health And Safety Tips
GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide APPENDIX B: HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS CE number: 0700 FCC-ID: NCMOGE0441/2 Your GlobeTrotter Express 441/2 is like a mobile phone ® Your GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 uses the same technology as a mobile phone. It is important that you always obey all safety regulations related to mobile phone use. - Page 26 GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide The Directive from the European Commission (2004/108/EC) governing all forms of electronic equipment concerns interference that such equipment produces, and its immunity to interference from outside. Any equipment compliant with that directive is unlikely to suffer interference. All wireless devices may get interference which could affect performance.
- Page 27 GlobeTrotter ® Express 441/2 User Guide 2. Certification requirements 2.1 Federal communications commission notice 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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