features > Tri-band GPRS/GSM card for use on networks worldwide: EGSM900, GSM1800, PCS1900 > WLAN card for use on 2.4 Ghz band > GSM Voice capability as well as GSM and GPRS Data (up to 53.6 kbps) connectivity > WLAN high speed data (up to 11 Mbps) connectivity > GPRS Class B, Type 1 GPRS MT > Multislot Class 10 GSM 05.
contents register with option 3 Register with Option 3 Warning ! Do not insert the card ! Introduction 4 Registering your card is of great value to you. System Requirements 6 As soon as you register, you will qualify for: Installation 10 > Validation of warranty, which includes repair or replacement if faulty Getting Started 14 Troubleshooting 39 Agency Requirements 41 via E-mail.
4 introduction introduction 5 Congratulations on your purchase of the Option GlobeTrotter card. Contents of the sales package GlobeTrotter is the ultimate solution to provide high performance mobile wire- In the sales package, you will find the following items: less functionality for Laptops and Notebooks enabling users to browse the Internet, send and receive e-Mails, with SIM management seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Outlook™.
6 system requirements (minimum requirements) system requirements (minimum requirements) 7 The GlobeTrotter card requires: Hard Disk Processor Min. 15 MB for installation of SW & Drivers > Client (a computer not working in a server capacity): Min. 90-megahertz Display (MHz) Intel Pentium II-class processor or higher > Server (a computer working in a server capacity): Min.
8 system requirements (minimum requirements) system requirements (minimum requirements) 9 Network services Communications software The GlobeTrotter card operates on the EGSM 900, GSM 1800 and PCS 1900 cellu- When you run the installation program, the following programs will be installed lar networks.
10 installation installation 11 This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the Option GlobeTrotter card on your PC. NOTE: There are some slight differences in the installation process between Windows 2000 and XP Pro/Home Edition. If the installation differs from the steps described in this section, follow the instructions on the screen. If you want to quit the Setup program without installing or uninstalling, click Cancel and then Exit Setup to quit Setup.
12 Installation Installation 13 4. If this does not happen, select the Run command from the Start menu. Choose Cancel if you want to register later. You will be able to start the 5. Select the drive that contains the CD. Go to D:\MobilityManagerSetup*.exe registration from the help menu in the main interface. When you click cancel (D: represents the CD-Rom drive). 6. Click OK to execute the file. 7. Select the language you want to install the program in.
14 getting started getting started 15 Starting the Option GlobeTrotter card. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot of the Option GlobeTrotter card and insert the Option GlobeTrotter card into the PC Card slot of your computer. It is recommended to insert the card in the top PCMCIA slot. You may have to enter the PIN (Personal Identity Number) code if the PIN code request is activated in the SIM card. The PIN code is usually supplied with the SIM card.
16 getting started When you set up your connection manually right click on the connection and select rename. Enter a name for your connection (e.g. My GPRS connection with Operator X) and fill in all the parameters of your GPRS connection. Enter the GPRS settings you received from your provider. In Quality of Service (QoS), you can change the QoS parameters. See the help files for definitions of the QoS parameters.
18 getting started In Dial up Network you can modify the card settings and the dial properties. getting started 19 Using the GlobeTrotter card for SMS, Voice and Phonebook management. During the installation of the GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager software a link is created in the Startup folder. GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager will subsequently start every time the computer is turned on. The GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager icon then appears in the task bar.
20 getting started The GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager Home Page getting started 21 From the Home Page you can: > Access every section of GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager (the Toolbar) > Access every subsection (the Navigation bar) > Overview about the status of the available network > Indication of missed calls and SMS > Quick connection launch In case you have missed calls or unread SMS, these will be shown in the GTMM Home Page. A text will inform about the number of missed calls and/or unread messages.
22 getting started The SMS Centre getting started 23 You can access the SMS center: > From GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager Home Page: - By left-clicking once on the SMS button on the top toolbar - By left-clicking once on the “Icon” next to the “You have received n SMS messages” section - By left-clicking once on the SMS icon on the upper left navigation bar > By left-clicking once the “SMS envelope” icon in the systray.
24 getting started The Phone book The available phonebooks are: > SIM Phonebook > Outlook contacts (if Outlook is present) getting started 25 You can also create new, cut, copy paste either the SIM contacts or the Outlook contacts by clicking on the icons in the “SMS Message Management Bar” My Options Using the My Options button you can add shortcuts to your favorite applica- Contacts are read on the fly, which means no duplicate phonebooks or synchro- tions.
26 getting started GPRS Connectivity getting started 27 The Connection states tab Once that you are connected, the network status tab will show the connection statistics. Which means: > Connected with (GSM/GPRS/WLAN/UMTS) > Duration of the connection > Total volume transferred > Sent and received volume. The GPRS page allows you to create, edit and configure a GPRS connection. Also, when a connection is present, this can be started from there.
28 getting started getting started 29 Start a connection WLAN A connection can be started from: First time using WLAN > The connect button in one of the connectivity tabs When you go to the GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager Home Page, in the > From the controller > right-click > “Connect using” for every available connection Connectivity Section you will find a drop down list for WLAN network: this drop > From the controller > left-click > “Connect” for the default connection down list will contain
30 getting started When you have a profile available, you can choose it in the drop down list and click “Connect” to get access to the WLAN using your settings. getting started 31 > How to make a profile Go to the WLAN page. On top you find the Monitor Screen, which is divided into three parts: From left to right is: - The Saved Profiles - All the available Access Points in the area - The Signal Strength and Link Quality for the selected profile.
32 getting started - When you select one of them, all the technical settings will be displayed in the “Basic Settings”, where it includes the name of SSID (Access Point Name) etc. - You can give a friendly name to this connection in the NAME field and change any settings if required by the WLAN provider and / or Access Point. getting started 33 > The settings screen If you highlight one of the connections in the Monitor screen, the settings will become editable.
34 getting started The WEP Settings will indicate if the access point that you use on this moment uses data encryption or not. This will be automatically indicated. That information comes from the access point. The encryption key needs to be alphanumeric. You can choose between 64 bits or 128 bits. For 64 bits you use 5 characters and for the 128 bits you use 10 characters.
36 getting started Configuration Settings The configuration tabs are accessible from: - GTMM controller > Left Click > Settings > Configuration - Menu bar > Tools > Configuration getting started 37 > Network operator selection The network operator selection window calls a list of available network operators and selects the chosen network provider from the list.
38 getting started > Frequencies troubleshooting 39 This section points out the basic problems that could occur when you are The cards can use all three common fre- installing and using the card. There is a list of symptoms and possible actions quencies for GSM/GPRS: 900MHz, 1800 you can take in any of the following situations below. MHz and 1900 MHz. Automatic selection is supported for only two bands 900/1800 Not enough disk space for installation. and 900/1900.
40 troubleshooting agency Requirements 41 The GlobeTrotter card cannot be installed or used. Federal communications commission notice The Interrupt Request (IRQ) resources may be in conflict. Check the GlobeTrotter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class resources from Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager. B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
42 agency Requirements Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Option may void the user’s agency Requirements 43 For questions regarding your product or FCC declaration, contact: Option | Kolonel Begaultlaan 45 | 3012 Leuven | Belgium www.option.com authority to operate the equipment.
44 agency Requirements European Union notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC), safety information 45 Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual. EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by Driving the Commission of the European Community. Do not use the GlobeTrotter while driving; park the vehicle first.
46 safety information 47 Use qualified service Ides all voice call features found on mobile phones including registers of made Do not attempt to dissemble GlobeTrotter. Doing so will void warranty. Service calls. Calls can be made from the Phonebook. should only be performed by Authorized Service Centers. The application also incorporates a powerful SMS editor, message Accessories templates, and a viewer for reading SMS messages. Incoming and outgoing Use only approved accessories.
