Contents About this guide ........iii How this guide is organised .
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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.
Sony Ericsson GC86 PC Card. Additional resources Additional resources can be found on the CD that came with your GC86 or on the Internet at the Sony Ericsson support Website. Sony Ericsson support Website You can use the Sony Ericsson Website to find the most up-to-date product information and support wherever you are.
Overview The GC86 is a quad band GSM PC Card. The GC86 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 GC86 is always available for data transfer.
The CD contains the necessary drivers, software, and documentation that you need to get started. Hardware overview Your Sony Ericsson GC86 PC Card is a standard 32-bit cardbus PC Card with a 15mm extension which contains the GSM antenna. An access door is provided which allows you to connect an external antenna for improved GSM GPRS/EDGE radio performance in low signal locations.
SIM card Network and subscription requirements The network subscription you use in conjunction with your GC86 depends on the functions and features that are available from your network operator. Contact your network operator or service provider to make sure the options that you require are available (GSM GPRS/EDGE, CSD and SMS).
Card part: 84.6 mm x 54.0 mm x 5.0 mm Extension part: 15.5 mm x 54.0 mm x 10.6 mm Weight 42g, excluding SIM card Battery Powered via the PC Card slot. The GC86 uses the laptop battery. Antenna 50 ohm interface; Antenna supplied. Antenna connector...
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Ambient temperatures Operating -10 to 55 degrees C Storage -20 to 65 degrees C Application support Windows Wireless Manager Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator Apple Macintosh Mobile High Speed (via download) Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator Electrical characteristics ±...
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GSM features supported ME SIM Lock Network, Network Subset, Network operator and Corporate Online services (SIM-AT) Class 2 with call control USSD Phase 2+ Support is provided via AT commands; No MMI is provided CSD technical data Standards AT commands industry standard ETSI 07.05, 07.07 and 07.10, V.25ter command set supported CSD data rates GSM 9.6 kbps or 14.4 kbps, depending on the GSM network...
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42.8 Speed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM network. The speeds given are maximums. 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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123.70 Speed achieved depends on the Coding scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maximums, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee the speed at which your network will operate. Data rate is the payload per slot: header plus data.
SAR levels above the establish limits (see below). Efficient use Do not cover the antenna when in use, as this affects call quality and may cause the GC86 to operate at a higher power level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby times.
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PC Cards may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between the GC86 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 GC86.
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 GC86 is already in your hand before you insert or remove the SIM card.
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 Centre. Please observe that certain services may...
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 Sony Ericsson type FAF-1051012-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 and EN 60950, following the provisions of...
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning! Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Canadian ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
6 requirements 3 SIM card 2 Hardware Overview SIM Card 2 declaration of conformity 13 Mobile High Speed – Sony Ericsson Edition 3 EDGE definition 1 technical data 8 Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution. See EDGE network...
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SIM card definition 2 definition 2 software Apple Macintoch 3 Mobile High Speed – Sony Ericsson Edition 3 overview 2 third-party applications 3 Wireless Manager 2 support publications iii Sony Ericsson Website iii System requirements Wireless LAN connection 3 third-party applications 3...
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