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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.
Regulatory information 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 MD400 Sony Ericsson type FAD-3232022-BV MD400g Sony Ericsson type FAD-3232023-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the appropriate standards: EN 301 511:V9.0.2, EN 301 908-1:V2.2.1, EN 301 908-2:V2.2.1, EN 300...
TR R&TTE Kararnamesinin (99/5/EC) gerekliliklerini yerine getirmekteyiz. UK Цей Виріб відповідає вимогам Директиви R&TTE (99/5/EC). R&TTE FCC statement MD400 FCC ID: PY7F MD400 IC: 4170B-F MD400g FCC ID: PY7F MD400g IC: 4170B-F 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.
RF characteristics. Note: If this Sony Ericsson USB device is intended for use in any other portable device, you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of Part 2.1093 of FCC rules.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. RF Exposure Caution Notice This Mobile Broadband USB Modem, model MD400/MD400g, 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 5 mm (approximately 0.2 inch) on the bottom or 12 mm (approximately 0.5 inch) on the top and sides...
Be sure to read all safety guidelines in this document before using your MD400. How this guide is organised Chapter 1: Overview on page 1, contains an overview of your MD400 and the features that it supports. It also provides a list of the requirements and tools needed to use your new MD400.
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• A PDF Wireless Manager User Guide which contains the same detailed information as the online help in a conventional printable format. This document is available from the support website only. Note: PDF documents are in Adobe® Portable Document Format. If your PC cannot open these documents, download and install the Adobe®...
Lanyard and cover (if provided) MD400/MD400g Communications Summary Your MD400 keeps you in touch, enabling you to use the best available mobile service wherever you are. It supports tri-band Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) and quad-band Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM):...
Your Sony Ericsson MD400 is a USB Mobile Broadband Modem. The MD400 has a retractable USB connector that is covered by the antenna when the modem is not in use. The MD400 has an expandable combo memory slot which accepts either M2 Memory Stick Micro™ or MicroSD™...
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Before using your MD400, you must extend the USB connector. To do this, move the antenna to the up position, as shown in the following illustration. The USB connector will automatically extend. The MD400 uses the 5 volt power supply provided by the USB port. The amount of power that...
Status LEDs The MD400 and MD400g contain multi-colored LEDs that indicate the status of the device. The LEDs are located next to the antenna, as shown below. 1 - GPS (MD400g only) 2 - Mobile Service Note: On the MD400 both LEDs are Mobile Service LEDs.
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1. Remove the bottom cover from the MD400. 2. Insert the SIM card into the MD400. Make sure the gold contacts on the SIM card are facing towards the MD400 and the angled corner (A) of the SIM card is placed toward the MD400 as shown.
1. Tread the thin end of the lanyard through the small hole in the cover, as shown in the following illustration. Once the lanyard is threaded through the cover and attached to the MD400, the cover will easily slide over the MD400 for protection or easily slide off for device access.
Note: There is no available built-in memory for use as a flash drive in the MD400. Only the optional removable memory card inserted into the combo memory slot is available for use as flash drive memory.
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Memory Stick Micro™ with the contacts in the up position. as shown below. Install MicroSD Memory with the contacts in the down position Note: You may require a small tool to recess the memory card into the MD400 Broadband Modem. 3. Replace the door over the memory slot. To remove memory card 1.
GPS data is provided over the Sony Ericsson GPS Port. This is a Windows virtual COM Port. When you install the MD400g, Windows will assign a number, for example COM23. To link a third-party GPS-enabled application to your MD400g's GPS receiver, you may need to access the application settings and select the COM port number that Windows has allocated.
Your MD400 must be plugged into a USB port that is capable of supporting high power USB devices. The MD400 is a USB 2.0 product, however it should work in the majority of USB 1.1 ports with possible reduced throughput. Refer to USB 1.1 and 2.0 on page 12 for more information.
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MD400. In some cases, especially when used with desktop PCs, it may be necessary to plug the MD400 into a USB hub rather than directly into the PC. This is possible, provided that the hub is self powered via its own AC adaptor.
If you are experiencing problems, unplug these other devices to test if your hub is overloaded. USB 1.1 and 2.0 Your MD400 is a USB 2.0 product, however it should work in the majority of USB 1.1 ports, but data throughput may be compromised. Note: Sony Ericsson does not guarantee operation in a USB1.1 port...
To use your Mobile Broadband USB Modem with your Mac OS X system, you will need “launch2net - Sony Ericsson Edition”. This application enables you to set up and use HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS connections, subject to network coverage and availability.
Your MD400 is tested for compatibility with popular VPN solutions used by corporations to enable remote workers to access the corporate network. Note: Sony Ericsson does not provide any VPN software with your MD400. System requirements This section lists the hardware and software requirements for using your MD400.
Mobile Broadband Modems may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between the MD400 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 MD400.
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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 MD400 is already in your hand before you insert or remove the SIM card.
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.
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- this is not a defect and corresponds to normal wear and tear. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
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To find out if your Product is sold in the country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than in the country of original purchase, for example due to the fact that your Product may have an interior or exterior which is different from equivalent models sold in other countries.
PY7F3232023 4170B-F3232022 4170B-F3232023 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Length: 70mm Width: 28mm Height: 15mm MD400 and MD400g: 33.5 grams, excluding SIM card Powered via the USB port. GSM/UMTS antenna (Main) GPS antenna (MD400g only) Diversity (HSPA)
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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) RoHS (Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances) Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator launch2net - Sony Ericsson Edition Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator <500mW <4.0W...
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3 + 2 Speed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM network. The speeds given are maxima. Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee the speed at which your network will operate. Data rate is the payload per slot: header plus data.
MCS-9 Speed achieved depends on the Coding scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maxima, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee the speed at which your network will operate. Data rate is the payload per slot: header plus data.
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Supported in Wireless Manager or via third party software Supported via AT Commands. Wireless Manager. AT Command. Via secure Internet download using the Sony Ericsson Update Service, www.sonyericsson.com/support or at Sony Ericsson Service Points Internet download Description USB virtual COM port NMEA 0183 v2.0...
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Specification Description Type M2 Memory Stick Micro™ MicroSD™ Max size 32 GB Technical specifications...
14 SIM card 4 HSDPA technical data 24 HSPA definition 1 Internet 24 Lanyard install 6 launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition 13 LEDs status 4 Memory card access 8 format 7 install 7 removal 8 slot 7 Mobile Broadband Modem...
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SIM card 4 guidelines 16 definition 2 technical data 24 software Apple Macintosh 13 launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition 13 overview 13 third-party applications 13 Wireless Manager 13 specifications 20 support Sony Ericsson Website ix technical specifications 20 third-party applications 13...
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