The BandLuxe C180 User Series Manual PN: 65004900031 Rev.
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Chapter 2 Connecting 8 Chapter 3 SMS 11 Chapter 4 Settings 13 Chapter 5 Statistics & Information 16 Chapter 6 Q&A 18 Chapter 7 Important Safety Information and Glossary 21
The BandLuxe C180 Series Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started What’s in the box Hardware Installation BandLuxe C180 USB dongle modem 1. Remove the USB cap. (fig.1) 2. Follow the arrow direction to insert the SIM card. (fig. 2) Features ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Supports 2G, 3G and 3.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Software Installation InstallShield Wizard The process and appearance of certain software elements in Windows Vista will be somewhat different than in XP. These differences are minor and should not limit the functionality of the C180 in any way. Setup Language Selection New Hardware Detection Windows XP Once the C180 is connected, a dialog box should pop up from the Toolbar Hardware Connection Icon. The device will be identified as the BandLuxe C180 3.5G HSDPA Utility.
Chapter 1 Getting Started License Agreement Click I accept the terms in the license agreement > Next to continue. Confirm Installation Click Back to change any preceding information or settings. Click Install to begin installation. Select Installation Folder Installation Click Change to manually select a folder. Installation time will vary, depending on the computer. Change Current Destination Folder Installation Complete Highlight the folder and click OK to select it.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Home Screen 1. Signal Strength 2. Minimize 3. Radio Technology 4. Mobile Network Operator 5. Connection Status 6. Connection Time Elapse 7. Total Data Uploaded 8. Total Data Downloaded 9. Menu 10. Home Screen 11. Connect/Disconnect 12. Close Note: The Home screen only indicates 3G (internet) connection status. After installation, the C180 automatically initiates 2G (SMS) functions upon successful connection to the computer.
The BandLuxe C180 Series Chapter 2 Connecting
Chapter 2 Connecting Establishing a Connection With the C180 fully installed, an online connection can now be made. The C180 will automatically scan your system and create a default profile, which should work in the vast majority of cases. To test it, simply click the Connect button. 7. Enter the phone number for establishing the wireless connection, supplied by the SIM card carrier; click Save. 8. On the Profile window, click the newly created profile and then click Default.
Chapter 2 Connecting Profile Properties General Profiles can be fine tuned after creation. In the Profile window, simply click Edit to adjust the default profile. To adjust a non-default profile, highlight it and then click Edit. Click Detail on the Edit window to view the Properties menu, General Tab. Connect using If other modems are available, they will be listed here. Click Configure to adjust the BandLuxe modem settings.
The BandLuxe C180 Series Chapter 3 SMS
Chapter 3 SMS The Connection Manager allows the same standard SMS options as any other mobile device. Each message stored in the Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Draft folders displays the Name and Number of the contact, the body text of the message and the date it was stored in the folder. Compose Contains all tools for creating messages. To: Contains the Phone Number of the recipient. Message Body: Key in the content. Inbox Contains received messages.
The BandLuxe C180 Series Chapter 4 Settings
Chapter 4 Settings General Check Auto connect on startup to have the C180 connect to the internet automatically during startup. If a PIN code is enabled, it will be asked for during SIM card initialization. After 3 incorrect PIN code entries, the SIM card will be locked. Contact your operator to unlock it. Language Radio The Connection Manager offers multi languages interface. To choose a language, click the menu and highlight & select a language. Click Save to implement the chosen language.
Chapter 4 Settings If changes are made, click Save. Manual Choose a network from all the available. Click Manual > Next to see the list. Highlight a network and click Select. If no change is needed, click Cancel. Note that Network can only be accessed when the C180 is not connected to a network.
The BandLuxe C180 Series Chapter 5 Statistics & Information
Chapter 5 Statistics & Information Statistics Information The Statistics screen displays a graph of recent upload and download activities. If there is no data, the C180 is offline. Click Menu > Statistics. The Information screen offers version or signal specifications. Click Menu > Information. About Click Menu > Information > About tab to see version data.
The BandLuxe C180 Series Chapter 6 Q&A
Chapter 6 Q&A Q: Why does the Home screen display No Device? Radio and Network settings are in order, please check the signal strength indicator in the upper left corner of the Connection Manager. Q: How do I import contacts into the Connection Manager? A: Click Menu > Contacts > - Import from the SIM Card. - Import from Outlook. - Import from the C180 Contacts folder. A: Make sure that the C180 is plugged in/inserted correctly. If it is, and No Device is still displayed, check the LED.
Chapter 6 Q&A Q: How do I view the .pdf Quick Start Guide and User Manual? A: Click Start > Programs > BandLuxe > BandLuxe HSDPA utility R11 and choose either document. Both require Adobe Acrobat 6.0+. Q: The Connection Manager is having troubles running on Vista. What should I do? A: You may be having a problem with Vista’s user control functions. 1. Open the Connection Manager folder. 2. Right click CManager.exe > Properties > Compatibility tab. 3. Check Run this program as an administrator. 4.
The BandLuxe C180 Series Chapter 7 Important Safety Information and Glossary
Chapter 7 Important Safety Information and Glossary Safety Information Regulations Important Notice CE Marking Due to the transmission and reception properties of cellular communications, data can occasionally be lost or delayed. This can be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in the characteristics of the radio transmission path.
Chapter 7 Important Safety Information and Glossary Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Glossary 2G: Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM. 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
