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Sony Ericsson GC89 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    GC89 Sony Ericsson GC89 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GC89 WLAN Information ........
  • Page 3 Additional Information ........87 Sony Ericsson Support Website ....... . . 87 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use .
  • Page 4 TCP/IP Optimisation ......... . 104 Appendix B - Changing the GC89 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties.

  • Page 5: Contents

    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 6: Introduction

    The GC89 is designed for use in the home and at work; it is very simple to install and use; the software provided allows you to select the best data service available so that the GC89 is always available for data transfer.

  • Page 7: Software Overview

    Send and receive SMS messages Using the GC89 with your Applications Data Programs You can use the GC89 as a modem to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of applications. Documentation The GC89’s documentation is designed to enhance your understanding of its capabilities. The following guides are provided: •...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    In order to use your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter with a small office or home network, you must have the appropriate access and log-on rights. The Access Point that communicates with the GC89 has a predefined name (SSID) that your computer recognizes upon startup.
  • Page 9 GPRS is a type of 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 GC89 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kbps.

  • Page 10: Services Available Over The Internet

    • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM. Note: The Wireless Manager can be downloaded from the Sony Ericsson website, details are given below. Services Available Over the Internet The Sony Ericsson website contains support to facilitate easy communications and rapid information retrieval, wherever you are.

  • Page 11: Installation

    GC89 Hardware Set Up 1. Remove your GC89 card from its protective cover. 2. Insert your SIM card into the slot on the back of GC89, with the gold contacts facing downwards. Note: The cut corner of the SIM card must be placed into the PC card as demonstrated below. The gold contacts should face downwards.

  • Page 12: Installing The Software

    When the GC89 is not in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier box provided. Important! Do not insert the card into the laptop until you have installed the software from the CD-ROM. Simply cancel the New Hardware wizard if the card is accidentally inserted prior to software installation.
  • Page 13 New Hardware Wizard is still busy installing the 3 device drivers. The Wireless Manager splash screen appears, followed by a warning dialog saying “You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to run this application. Please install a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem and try again”. If this occurs: 1.

  • Page 14: Create A Edge/Gprs Or Csd Connection

    Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection Predefined customised connection settings may have already been entered by your mobile operator or IT Manager. Check the connection drop-down menu for any existing entries, if they are available go to Using your Connection on page 16. If no predefined customised connections exist, the Network Connection Wizard automatically starts when the Wireless Manager is opened for the first time.

  • Page 15: 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> or <North America> depending on your location. Click Next. 10. If you selected a Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list, the telephone number dialog should be automatically filled in.

  • Page 16: Modify A Connection

    13. If you need a User ID and Password to logon to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. If you do not need a username and password leave the fields blank. Click Next. Note: Some versions of Windows password and place asterisks in the password field when the password is blank in order to make the display secure.

  • Page 17: Browse The Internet Via A Gsm/Gprs/Edge Connection

    Browse the Internet via a GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connection You can connect to the Internet using a CSD or GPRS/EDGE connection: 1. Open your preferred connection from the Status screen. See Using your Connection on page 16 for details on opening a connection. 2.

  • Page 18: Create A Wireless Lan Connection

    In countries other than the United States and Japan you must set the Location property to the country in which you are using your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. This ensures compliance with local regulatory restrictions on transmit power and optimizes network performance.
  • Page 19 8. Click OK. Configuring Your Network Before you attempt to connect to your network, verify that your access point is connected correctly and working. Consult your access point documentation to configure your access point. After you have configured your access point, follow the steps described below to configure your wireless network.
  • Page 20 7. Click Add. 8. On the Association tab, type the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) box. Note: To automatically connect to your network when it is in range, select the Connect when this network is in range check box on the Connection tab. 9.
  • Page 21 provides no network security, allowing anyone to access your wireless network. The WEP option provides a basic level of security to your wireless network. Additional advanced security settings are also available, which are typically used in corporate environments or for advanced users who require higher levels of security. You must ensure that the security settings chosen for the wireless connection exactly match those on the access point.
  • Page 22 Setting Your Wireless Network Connection With WEP Security 1. Under Preferred networks, click the name of your wireless network. 2. Click Properties. 3. Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down list. 4. The key is provided for me automatically check box should be cleared. 5.
  • Page 23 In countries other than the United States and Japan you must set the Location property to the country in which you are using your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. This ensures compliance with local regulatory restrictions on transmit power and optimizes network performance.
  • Page 24 1. Click Start 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. Windows 2000 users can skip to step 4. Note: The names of wireless networks that are visible to your computer are shown under Available networks.
  • Page 25 4. If you see the name of your network under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure. If you do not see your network listed, click Add. 5. In Wireless Network Properties, if the name of your network does not already appear in the Network name (SSID) box, type the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) box.
  • Page 26 Note: Authenticate Prior to Windows association, authentication, and DHCP. To enable this feature, click the Authenticate Prior to ® Windows Login check box. To disable this feature, clear the check box. Your network name is displayed on the Wireless Networks tab under Preferred networks. Network security settings must now be configured.
  • Page 27 2. Click Properties. 3. Click Open from the Network Authentication list. 4. Click WEP in the Data encryption list. 5. Type the WEP network key in the Network key box. Your network key must exactly match the network key of the access point. Your network key is either 5 or 13 ASCII (text) characters, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) characters.

  • Page 28: Making A Basic Network Connection In Windows Millennium

    In countries other than the United States and Japan you must set the Location property to the country in which you are using your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. This ensures compliance with local regulatory restrictions on transmit power and optimizes network performance.
  • Page 29 Apply. Note: If this checkbox is unavailable, you cannot use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your wireless settings. For this checkbox to be available, you must log on to your system as Administrator. If you are unable to log on as Administrator, contact your network administrator for assistance.
  • Page 30 4. If you see the name of your network under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure. If you do not see your network listed, click Add. 5. In Wireless Network Properties, if the name of your network does not already appear in the Network name (SSID) box, type the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) box.
  • Page 31 Network security settings must now be configured. The two most basic options are no security and WEP. Either of these two options is usually appropriate for home users. The no security option provides no network security, allowing anyone to access your wireless network. The WEP option provides a basic level of security to your wireless network.
  • Page 32 5. Type the WEP network key in the Network key box. Your network key must exactly match the network key of the access point. Your network key is either 5 or 13 ASCII (text) characters, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) characters. 6.

  • Page 33: Making A Basic Network Connection In Windows 98Se

    In countries other than the United States and Japan you must set the Location property to the country in which you are using your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. This ensures compliance with local regulatory restrictions on transmit power and optimizes network performance.
  • Page 34 Apply. Note: If this checkbox is unavailable, you cannot use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your wireless settings. For this checkbox to be available, you must log on to your system as Administrator. If you are unable to log on as Administrator, contact your network administrator for assistance.
  • Page 35 6. Click OK. Your network name is displayed on the Wireless Networks tab under Preferred networks. Network security settings must now be configured. The two most basic options are no security and WEP. Either of these two options is usually appropriate for home users. The no security option provides no network security, allowing anyone to access your wireless network.
  • Page 36 4. Click Disabled in the Data encryption list. 5. Click OK. 6. Click OK. The configuration of your wireless network connection is now complete. Setting Your Wireless Network Connection With WEP Security 1. Under Preferred networks, click the name of your wireless network. 2.
  • Page 37 6. Type this key again in the Confirm key box. 7. Click OK. 8. Click OK. The configuration of your wireless network connection is now complete. Create a Wireless LAN Connection...

  • Page 38: Using The Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility

    Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility The user interface you see when you start the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility may look slightly different than the illustrations shown in this user guide, depending on the operating system you are using. In addition to providing a means for viewing the link status of a connection, monitoring the available networks that within range, running diagnostic tests, viewing statistics about network activity, and viewing important information about your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter, the Sony...
  • Page 39 2. Double-click Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Enable the radio by selecting the Enable Radio check box (if it is not already selected). Enabling and Disabling the Radio To disable the radio, right-click right-click and select Enable Radio.
  • Page 40 Enable Radio and Let this tool manage your wireless settings check boxes are both selected. For instructions on how to configure your wireless network connection using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see: Create a Wireless LAN Connection...
  • Page 41 The two-character country code that represents the country for which the operating characteristics of your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter have been set is shown opposite Location. If you are not in the United States or Japan and plan to use your computer in a different country, you may need to change the Location property.
  • Page 42 Use of Site Monitor may degrade performance of the IEEE 802.11 network while Site Monitor is in use. Diagnostics You can run a number of diagnostic tests on your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter to verify its operational and functional status. Note: The network connection is lost when you run the diagnostics.
  • Page 43 5. Click Run. • If the Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter fails any of the diagnostics tests, see Troubleshooting on page 79. Information Important information about your Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility and your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter are shown on the Information tab.

  • Page 44: Advanced Wireless Lan Features

    PCs, however you can network any number of PCs together, just make sure they have a unique IP number. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then click Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility.

  • Page 45: Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network With No Security

    6. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box. 7. Click OK. Your network name is displayed on the Wireless Networks tab under Preferred networks. For information about the status of your connection, see Viewing the Status of Your Wireless Connection on page 39.

  • Page 46: Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network With Wep Security

    Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with WEP Security 1. Under Preferred networks, click the name of your wireless ad hoc network. 2. Click Properties. 3. Click Open in the Network Authentication list. 4. Click WEP in the Data encryption list. 5.

  • Page 47: Sharing An Internet Connection

    Connection sharing requires that the host computer has either a modem or another network adapter in addition to the GC89. The modem or the additional network adapter is used to access the internet. The GC89 is used to share the connections with other clients.
  • Page 48 1. Select Start 2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet select each of the private network connections that you want to be part of the bridge. You must select at least two eligible network connections in order for Bridge Connections to create a bridge.

  • Page 49: Static Ip Number Management

    3. In the Alternate Configuration tab select User configured and enter static IP address and any other network parameters that are required. Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics You can run a number of diagnostics on your GC89 wireless LAN adapter to verify its operational and functional status. Note: Your network connection is lost when you run the diagnostics.

  • Page 50: Gc89 Wlan Information

    3. Click Run. GC89 WLAN Information You can view detailed technical information about your GC89 WLAN connection by selecting the Information tab in the Sony Ericsson Wireless Configuration Utility. Your MAC number is listed on this screen.

  • Page 51: Wireless Manager Status Screen

    Wireless Manager Status Screen To view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your desktop shortcut The Status screen shows information about your GSM and wireless LAN network connections. The body of the screen is divided into two. GSM Connection Status The left side of the screen shows information about your GSM connection, including icons representing:...

  • Page 52: Wireless Lan Connection Status

    The Control button, located underneath the drop down menu, changes its appearance depending on the state of the GC89 connection. The button allows you to: • Initiate a connection (Connect) •...

  • Page 53: Start Using Wireless Manager

    You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct PIN and/or code. If you fail to enter the SIM PIN correctly, it is blocked and if you fail to enter the Phone Lock code correctly, your GC89 is locked. Contact your network operator for your personal unblocking code (PUK). Enter the unblock code into the Card Blocked dialog and enter a new PIN code and confirm it.
  • Page 54 GPRS/EDGE service available. Wireless Manager is waiting for the GC89 card to be inserted. The GC89 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 55: Icon Menus

    This menu option is dynamic. It monitors the current state of the GC89 GSM/GPRS radio transmitter and gives you the option to switch to the opposite state. (For example, if your GC89 GSM/GPRS radio transmitter is on the menu option reads Turn GSM/GPRS Radio Off.) You can also set the status of the GSM/GPRS radio transmitter by selecting Turn GSM/GPRS Radio On/Off in the Wireless Manager File menu.
  • Page 56 Exit Exits the Wireless Manager application completely. Use the stop/remove commands if you wish it to remain in the background. See Safe Removal of the GC89 on page 57 for more details. GC89 Wireless Control menu Right click on one of the following icons to see the GC89 Wireless Control menu options.

  • Page 57: Making Windows Network Connections Visible

    This menu option is dynamic. It monitors the current state of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you the option to switch to the opposite state (for example, if your GC89 Radio transmitter is on, the menu option reads Disable Radio).

  • Page 58: Wireless Manager Gsm/Gprs/Edge Preferences

    Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences You can change the general behavior of the Wireless Manager by selecting specific options in the Preferences... dialog. 1. From the File menu, select Preferences. 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 59 Radio Power. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on page 58 for more details. Radio Off indicates that the GC89 will not register to the mobile network. You may perform non-communication related activities such as phone book maintenance, but you must turn on the radio in order to make a connection or to send/receive SMS.
  • Page 60 Start Using Wireless Manager ® log on see Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection If you want your GC89 to be available and a GPRS internet connection to be automatically established when you boot your laptop: - Set Preferences...
  • Page 61 If enabled, the Wireless Manager starts when a user logs on to Windows icon in the task bar only. If a GC89 is detected, the Wireless Manager runs and connects. If not, the program closes (and runs in the background if permitted).

  • Page 62: Windows Log On Using Gsm/Gprs Dial-Up Connection

    Note: It is not possible to display network status or signal strength during the Windows procedure, so you should allow enough time for the GC89 to find and register with the wireless network prior to attempting to log on. The dial-up connections available to the Windows with Administrator privilege and designated For all users.

  • Page 63: Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen

    Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen The Telephony Settings screen allows you to view and change the GSM settings of the GC89. The functions of the Telephony Settings screen are very similar to the settings that you have access to via a mobile phone’s display. A Wireless 802.11 option provides access to the Sony Ericsson Wireless Configuration Utility.

  • Page 64: Locks

    Locks Phone lock The phone lock protects the GC89 against unauthorized use if it is stolen and used with another SIM card. Phone Lock is not activated when you buy the GC89. You can use this screen to change a default phone lock security code (0000) to any four to eight digit personalized code.

  • Page 65: Networks

    The SIM card lock only protects your subscription and not your GC89 from unauthorized use. If you change your SIM card, the GC89 will still work with a new SIM card. 4. Click Apply when you have finished to transfer the changes to your GC89. This may take a few seconds.

  • Page 66: Frequency Band

    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 GC89 appears on the screen. 2. Select the network that you want to add and click OK.

  • Page 67: Forward Calls (Divert)

    Forward Calls (Divert) Note: The GC89 does not make or answer voice calls. The forward function enables you to send a voice call to an alternative number where it can be answered. For example, the mobile network voicemail service. However, you can make and answer data calls, provided you have appropriate software on your PC to handle them.

  • Page 68: Restrict Calls

    Your data forward 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 GC89. You can restrict different types of outgoing and incoming calls.

  • Page 69: Sms

    Wireless 802.11 To configure, monitor and control your GC89 wireless connections, click Telephony Setting 802.11 Launch the Wireless Control Panel button. The Wireless Configuration Utility is displayed. See Create a Wireless LAN Connection on page 18 for details.

  • Page 70: Wireless Manager Sms Messages Screen

    Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen The Wireless Manager’s SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, edit, save, copy, delete, reply or forward SMS messages from your GC89 to other mobile devices. Note: To use Message functionality, SMS must be included in your subscription (contact your network operator for more details).

  • Page 71: Sms Manager Functionality

    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 GC89 is inserted. Any SMS messages that fail during transmission are also stored here; you can resend them at any time.
  • Page 72 Reply to an SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message is located. 2. From the list, select the message to which you wish to reply. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view. 3. Select Reply in the Messages menu. A dialogue appears. The To: field is automatically filled in and the original message is displayed in the Message: field.
  • Page 73 Moving SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message you want to move is located. 2. From the list, select the message. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view. 3. Click Move to from the Messages menu. A progress dialog is displayed informing you that the SIM card is being updated.

  • Page 74: Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen

    Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen The Wireless Manager Phone Book screen helps you to organize your GC89’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 75: Phone Book Functionality

    Phone Book Functionality To Add a Number: 1. Select Add New in the Phone Book menu or click 2. The New Phone Book Entry dialog opens. 3. Enter the name and phone number. 4. Click OK to save the entry or Cancel to close the dialog. Note: Phone Book numbers are limited to 20 digits (including +) and names are limited to 18 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 76 To Move an Entry: 1. Select an entry. 2. Select Move To in the Phone Book menu. The Move To option is followed by the name of the Phone Book you have selected the entry from. 3. The entry is moved from its current Phone Book and placed in the selected one. The new entry is assigned the next available position in the destination Phone Book.
  • Page 77 Note: The file will be saved as a text file in comma separated value (CSV) format. Microsoft can be used to edit this file. 6. Click OK in the browse dialog. The path and file name are displayed in the Export File Name field.

  • Page 78: Wireless 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 GC89 does not support voice calls.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your GC89. Some problems require you to contact your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. Status Information View Wireless Manager Information displays a dialog box containing useful information about connection status.

  • Page 80: Wireless Manager Icon Errors

    Indicates that the Radio is turned off. Right click the Wireless Manager Icon, select Turn GSM/GPRS Radio On. Indicates that the GC89 cannot find a network, there is no network within range or the received signal is too weak. You have to move to get a stronger signal.

  • Page 81: Sim Card Errors

    SIM Card Errors Wrong PIN/ Wrong PIN2 Codes do not match PIN blocked/ PIN2 blocked PUK blocked – contact operator Wireless LAN Error Messages Cable Disconnected You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. Enter the correct PIN or PIN2, and click OK. See SIM lock on page 65. When you want to change a security code (for example your PIN), you have to confirm the new code by entering it again.

  • Page 82: Wireless Lan Performance And Connectivity Problems

    You must either disconnect the Ethernet cable from your docking station, or disable the wireless LAN radio on your GC89. If you disconnect the ethernet cable, you need to turn the proxy server off, go to Tools Server checkbox.

  • Page 83: Windows Error Codes

    Pulse is a necessity), create a new location called EDGE Anywhere and set the dialing to Tone. EDGE anywhere location should then be used whenever you use the GC89. A Dial-up networking connection is already connected. Close the connected dial-up and try again.
  • Page 84 ® Windows 2000 Error 619: The port is disconnected during dial-up. Error 691: Access denied, user name and password incorrect on the domain during dial-up. Error 718: The card was unable to dial during dial-up. ® All Windows Operating Systems Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated during dial-up.
  • Page 85 Connection Failed. Invalid User Name or Password. Please check and enter the User Name and/or Password in your connection profile. Connection Failed. Invalid Profile. Please check and re-enter your connection profile information, and try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.
  • Page 86 Connection Failed. Service not supported. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider. Connection Failed. Network Problem. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider. Troubleshooting Your service provider is not allowing you to access their network.

  • Page 87: Additional Information

    SAR levels above the recommended limits (see below). Efficient Use Do not cover the antenna when in use, as this affects call quality and may cause the GC89 to operate at a higher power level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby times.
  • Page 88 PC Card may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between the GC89 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 GC89.
  • Page 89 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 GC89 is already in your hand before you insert or remove the SIM card.

  • Page 90: Technical Specifications

    SIM Card Type Number Exterior Description Size Weight Battery Antenna Antenna Connector Additional Information GC89 WLAN 2.4GHz ISM band GSM 850 E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Type II, 32-bit Cardbus WLAN: 802.11b/g GSM: CSD, GPRS/EDGE, SMS Speech services are not supported...
  • Page 91 Ambient Temperatures Operating Storage Operating System Support Supported Microsoft Windows Operating Microsoft Windows Systems Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows Minimum PC Processor size as recommended by Microsoft for the version of Windows Specification PC Card slot 30 MB free disk space Electrical Characteristics Supported Voltages Nominal Operating Voltage...
  • Page 92 Power Class 4 (2W) for Classes GSM/GPRS and EGPRS/MCS 1-4 (GMSK); Class E2 (0.5W) for EGPRS/MCS 5-9 (8-PSK) Ω Transmitter Output Impedance Transmitter According to GSM Spurious specification Emission Additional Information Class 4 (2W) for Class 1 (1W) for GSM/GPRS and GSM/GPRS and EGPRS/MCS 1-4 EGPRS/MCS 1-4...
  • Page 93 Network, Network Subset, Service Provider and Corporate Class 2 with call control. Support is provided via AT commands; No MMI is provided Not applicable (GC89 does not support speech services) AT commands industry standard ETSI 07.05, 07.07 and 07.10, V.25ter command set supported 9.6 kbps or 14.4 kbps depending on the GSM network...
  • Page 94 3 + 2 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.
  • Page 95 61.85 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...
  • Page 96 Supported Languages Product support Quick Start Guide PC Software User’s Guide (PDF) AT Commands Manual Additional Information GC89 English (EN) Danish (DA) Dutch (NL) Finnish (FL) French (FR) German (DE) Greek (EL) Hungarian (HU) Italian (IT) Norwegian (NO) Polish (PL)

  • Page 97: License Agreement

    “Product”). Should your Product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or contact your local Sony Ericsson Call Center (national rates may apply) or visit www.SonyEricsson.com to get further information.
  • Page 98 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.
  • Page 99 EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain...

  • Page 100: Intended Use

    Vendor does not warrant that your use of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. You assume full responsibility for the selection of this Software and your selected hardware and for the Software and hardware together achieving your intended results, as well as for any installation or use of or result obtained from the Software.

  • Page 101: Declaration Of Conformity

    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, Sony Ericsson type FAF-1051011-BV, and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301489-7, EN 300328, EN 301489-17 and EN 60950,...

  • Page 102: Fcc Statement

    January 18, 2005 Category: External Card Company: Sony Ericsson Product: Sony Ericsson GC89 EDGE / Wireless LAN PC Card FAF-1051011-BV This product has passed Wi-Fi certification testing for the following standards: Security WPA™ - Personal WPA™ - Enterprise WPA2™ - Personal WPA2™...

  • Page 103: Appendix A - Connection Parameters

    An ‘address’ that the service provider knows you by and uses to route information to and from your GC89. 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 104: Csd Specific Parameters

    TCPWindowSize should be changed from the default Windows or 64k for Windows XP. Sony Ericsson recommends a TCP/IP packet size of 43200 for optimum performance with the PC Card. An MTU size of 1450 is also considered optimal for EDGE networks.
  • Page 105 If you have previously optimised TCPWindowSize, for example, as directed by a broadband internet service provider, then check whether that setting is global or specific to the network adaptor over which the broadband connection is made. It is preferable that all TCPWindowSize settings are specific to the network adaptor involved, since this ensures that each individual connection is correctly optimised.
  • Page 106 Appendix A - Connection Parameters...

  • Page 107: Appendix B - Changing The Gc89 Wireless Lan Adapter Properties

    Before connecting to a wireless network, you should verify that the Locale value is correct. If you travel to different countries with your GC89, you should change the Locale value to suit. If the destination country is not listed, change the Locale value to Worldwide.
  • Page 108 Appendix B - Changing the GC89 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties Sets the percentage of the maximum available output power to be used. This is used to put the GC89-enabled computer into the IEEE 802.11 Power Save mode. In Power Save mode, the radio is periodically powered down to conserve power.

  • Page 109: Glossary

    Glossary Bearer Path over which data flows. Specifically in CSD the type of telephony link from the GSM network to the server - V PSTN or ISDN. Bits per second - rate of data flow. COM Port Defines a serial/RS-232 port within the Windows environment.
  • Page 110 Terminal Equipment. Generic term for GSM terminals such as phones and PC cards. Terminal Adaptor Generic term for the equipment terminating a digital comms line such as an ISDN2 line. The GC89 is a Terminal Adaptor since it interfaces to GSM digital data services.
  • Page 111 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 112: Index

    Sending an SMS 71 Short Message Service (SMS) 9 SMS Technical Data 95 Software installation 12 Software Overview 7 Using the GC89 with your Applications 7 Wireless Manager 7 System Requirements Network and Subscription 8 System requirements Wireless LAN connection 8...
  • Page 113 Wireless Manager Status screen 51 Working with Phonebooks 75 Index...

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