The BandLuxe™ C152 P/N：65001200011 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™ C152 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started What’s in the box Insert the SIM Card & microSD Memory Card 1. BandLuxe C152: Insert this into an USB port. Features ● Supports 2G, 3G and 3.5G standards ● SMS Messaging ● USB Interface z microSD storage ● Windows Vista, XP and 2000 compatibility ● Does not interfere with other USB peripherals ● Multi language interface (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Portuguese and Finnish) ● Plug & Play 1. Remove the back cover (fig 1) 2.
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 2000/XP. These differences are minor and should not limit the functionality of the C152 in any way. Setup Language Selection New Hardware Detection Windows 2000/XP Once the C152 is connected, a dialog box should pop up from the Toolbar Hardware Connection Icon. The device will be identified as the BandLuxe C152 3.
Chapter 1 Getting Started License Agreement Confirm Installation Click Back to change any preceding information or settings. Click Install to begin installation. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement > Next to continue. Select Installation Folder Installation Installation time will vary, depending on the computer. Click Change to manually select a folder. Installation Complete Change Current Destination Folder 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 C152 automatically initiates 2G (SMS) functions upon successful connection to the computer.
The BandLuxe™ C152 Chapter 2 Connecting
Chapter 2 Connecting Establishing a Connection With the C152 fully installed, an online connection can now be made. The C152 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™ C152 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: Up to 160 characters. Inbox Contains received messages.
The BandLuxe™ C152 Chapter 4 Settings
Chapter 4 Settings General Check Auto connect on startup to have the C152 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 C152 is not connected to a network.
The BandLuxe™ C152 Chapter 5 Statistics & Information
Chapter 5 Statistics & Information Statistics The Statistics screen displays a graph of recent upload and download activities. If there is no data, the C152 is offline. Click Menu > Statistics. Information The Information screen offers version or signal specifications. Click Menu > Information. About Click Menu > Information > About tab to see version data.
The BandLuxe™ C152 Chapter 6 Q&A
Chapter 6 Q&A Q: Why does the Home screen display No Device? Q: My OS is Microsoft 2000 SP4, so why is software installation still not working? A: Two more Microsoft HotFix downloads are needed: A: Make sure that the C152 is plugged in/inserted correctly. If it is, and No Device is still displayed, check the LED. If the LED is not lit, the problem could be: - The USB port is not activated. Check the Device Manager.
Chapter 6 Q&A Q: My computer cannot boot with the C152 connected. Why? A: As discussed in Chapter 1, during installation the C152 is displayed in My Computer as a portable storage device. 4. Click Apply > OK. The computer treats the C152 as if it were a CD drive. Because of this, your computer may be trying to boot from it, as if it were expecting a Boot CD. Disconnect the C152 before booting. Q: How do I view the Quick Start Guide.
The BandLuxe™ C152 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. This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has attained CE Marking.
Chapter 7 Important Safety Information and Glossary FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: Glossary 1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
