i CON 225 User Guide
table of Contents 1. Welcome to i CON 225 3 2. Features 4 3. System Requirements 5 4. i CON 225 Package Content 5 5. Installing and setting up i CON 225 5 6. Using your i CON 225 6 7. LED Status Indicator 8 8. Troubleshooting 9 9. Detailed Technical Specifications 11 10.
i CON 225 USER GUIDE 3 1. Welcome to iCON 225 The i CON 225 is a new generation of HSDPA products specifically designed for smallest size and highest performance. It is packaged as a very compact and light-weight USB stick, ensuring maximum portability and user convenience in fixed or mobile environments. The i CON 225 is usable worldwide thanks to quad-band GPRS / EDGE support.
2. Features • • • • • • Thanks to Zero-CDtm technology, installing the i CON 225 becomes a piece of cake You simply connect directly to your desktop computer, PC or laptop via a free USB slot Up to 7.
i CON 225 USER GUIDE 3. System Requirements • Windows® 2000, XP, XP Pro, Vista or MAC OS X • Free USB (Type A) port • 4 Mb of free hard disk space 4. i CON 225 package content • i CON 225 HSDPA USB Stick • USB Extension Cable • Quick Start Guide • Carrying string • Screenclip In some cases the package may contain a SIM card supplied by your Mobile Operator. 5. Installing and setting up i CON 225 Please use the Quick Start Guide to prepare your i CON 225 for first use.
6. Using your i CON 225 Step 1 – Start up your computer.
i CON 225 7 USER GUIDE Step 3 – Connecting Windows OS Mac OS You are now ready to connect to the Internet by using the GlobeTrotter Connect application icon in the system tooltray: simply click on it and then click “Connect”. Open the ‘Application’ folder and run ‘GlobeTrotter Connect’. In this tool, click the connect button. Disconnecting can be done in the same way: Windows OS Mac OS Right click on the GlobeTrotter Connect application icon in the system tooltray and click “Disconnect”.
7. LED STATUS INdicator LED status Meaning of LED Status • Off: iCON 225 not powered • Blinks, LEDs at 25% Power Up, Network Scan or PIN required • Breathes, LEDs at 50% Ready to connect to 2G or EDGE networks • Breathes, LEDs at 100% A problem occurred. Problem causes can be checked Ready to connect to 3G or HSDPA networks • Permanently lit at 50% Connected to 2G / EDGE networks • Permanently lit at 100% Connected to 3G / HSDPA networks • Blinks, LEDs at 100% A problem occurred.
i CON 225 9 USER GUIDE 8. Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Possible Solution No LEDS burning Check if the device is firmly plugged into a USB port or check the connection of the cable if you are using this. If still not working, try to use another USB port Insufficient signal strength Move the device to a location with better coverage (e.g. window). The extension cable can be of help for this.
SYMPTOM Possible Solution Your connection software doesn’t detect the device Probably due to faulty driver installation. Remove previously installed connection software. Also remove any other drivers of similar devices.
i CON 225 USER GUIDE 11 9. Detailed technical specifications HSDPA: 2100 MHz single-band • Advanced Receiver with equalizer • HSDPA modes: • HSDPA 1.8: Categories 1-4, 11 and 12 • HSDPA 3.6: Categories 5 and 6 • HSDPA 7.
• Terminal Equipment Interfaces: USB 1.1 Full speed • Drivers: Windows™ 2000 Pro, Personal and XP Pro/Home, Vista and MAC OS X • PCSC compatible driver, compliant with ISO 7816 and 3GPP TS11.11 • SIM-ME interface as specified in 3GPP GSM TS11.11 and GSM 11.12 and with compliance to ISO 7816 • SIM Application toolkit capable SIM to 3GPP GSM TS11.14 • NDIS or Standard modem emulation for compatibility with terminal programs/diallers and for use with proprietary operating systems. AT Interface 3GPP TS27.
i CON 225 USER GUIDE 13 10. Technical support Questions and answers regarding GlobeTrotter Connect can be found on our Support website: http://support.option.com/support/faq.php Technical questions can be posted after registering through our online Support Web on: http://support.option.com/support/newticket.php To register please go to: http://support.option.com/support/register.
or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at his own expense, not later that thirty (30) days after receipt by Option. • • WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: if an Option product does not operate as warranted above, customer’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement, at Option’s option.
i CON 225 USER GUIDE 15 Appendix B: Safety and health tips • • • • • Do not expose i CON 225 to extreme temperatures such as found near a hot radiator or stove or in a car parked in the sun. Do not expose i CON 225 to extreme cold temperature such as a car parked outdoors in winter. Do not expose i CON 225 to water and moisture. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, safety regulations require you to have permission from a crewmember to use i CON 225 while the plane is on the ground.
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