GC75 Mobilink Connect Console GC75 Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75 User’s Guide 1
Content Introduction……………………………………………………………….…………….….....4 Hardware Overview………………………………………………………………………...4 Software Overview………………………………………………………….………………4 Getting Started……………………………………………………….………….…………....6 Checklist……………………………………………………………….…………………...6 System Requirements………………………………………….……………………………6 Services Available Over the Internet ………………………………………………………… 7 Installation………………………………………………………………………….………….8 GC75 Hardware Set Up……………………………………………………….
Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75 (Version 1.0 July 2005) This manual is published by Saanga Software, without any warranty. 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 Saanga Software at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual. This manual is copyrighted work of Saanga Software.
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for buying the Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75.The GC75 is a triple band GSM product that enables you to communicate wirelessly from your laptop on all five continents, in over one hundred and sixty countries. As the GC75 provides wireless communications you no longer need to carry cables, telephone jack converters, chargers and batteries.
You can use the Mobilink Connect Console ? ? ? ? Display GC75 status information Connect to the Internet or a corporate network Manage SIM card and PC phone books Send and receive SMS messages 5
Getting Started Checklist Make sure the following items are in the box when you unpack it: ? ? ? ? ? ? Protective case for storing the GC75 and its antenna GC75 PC Card SIM tray Antenna Quick Start Guide CD-ROM The CD contains; drivers, software and documentation. System Requirements This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for running the GC75 PC Card.
Hardware You will need: ? ? ? ? A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to run the version of Windows® installed on it. 16 bit type II PC Card slot. Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75 SIM card Software You will need: ? ? Windows ® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP2) or XP. Mobilink Connect Console 75. Services Available Over the Internet The connect console web site contains support to facilitate easy communications and rapid information retrieval, wherever you are.
Installation The Mobilink Connect Console75 CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC75. The software is simple to set up and operate, but before you begin you will need to make sure that the services you require are included on your SIM card subscription. Contact Mobilink and request the GPRS services.
If the antenna is obstructing your use of the keyboard you can turn it to a horizontal position and still connect to the network. If you want to use your other PC card port remove the GC75 whilst you insert the other card. When GC75 isn't in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier ox provided. The unit, especially the antenna could be damaged if it remains in PC. Installing the Software 1. Insert the GC75 Manager CD-ROM in your CD drive.
machine. Select the driver file and click Open. The Hardware Wizard finishes the installation. 6. Select Programs Connect Console 75 Connect Console75 to start using your GC75. 7. The Mobilink Connect Console is ready for use.
Start Using Connect Console 75 1. To start Connect Console select Start Programs Connect Console 75. 2. Your SIM must be unlocked, otherwise ConnectConsole75 will display error message and exit. 3. The Connect Console75 Icon is displayed in the system tray of your PC. Safe Removal of the GC75 You must stop the ConnectConsole75 before attempting to remove it. 1. Close the Dial-up Networking Connection. 2. Exit ConnectConsole. 3. Click on the Connect Console icon. i.
The Connect Console Phone Book screen helps you to organize your GC75’s SIM Phone Book. A SIM Phone Book can easily become disorganized; you can use the Phone Book screen to manage your SIM Phone Book entries. You can add new numbers, edit existing numbers. 1. Click to display the Phone Book screen. Note: Your GC75 must be inserted to display this information. Phone Book Functionality To Add a Number: 1. Select Add new in the Phone Book menu or click on the toolbar or key Ctrl and N. 2.
3. Click OK to save the entry or Cancel to close the dialog. Note: Phone Book numbers are limited to 20 digits (including +) and names are limited to 18 alphanumeric characters. New entries are added to the next available SIM index position. To Modify a number: 1. Select the number you want to modify. 2. Select Modify... in the Phone Book menu. 3. The Edit Phone Book Entry dialog opens. 4. The fields in the dialog display the current entry’s name and number. 5. Edit the information. 6.
To Delete a number: 1. Select the number that you want to delete. 2. Select Delete, from the right side of the Phone Book screen. 3. A confirmation dialog opens, click OK to delete the number. Connect Console SMS Messages Screen The Mobilink’s Connect Console SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, delete, reply or forward SMS messages from your GC75 to other mobile devices.
If a new SMS arrives when Mobilink Connect Console is open “New Message Received” is displayed on the Status bar. To Send an SMS: 1. Select Create New Message... from the Messages menu or click . 2. The New SMS dialog opens. 3. Enter the recipient’s mobile phone number in the To: field or select a number from a phone book by clicking Lookup... 4. Type your message into the Message: field. The Message field has limitation of 150 characters 5.
Reply to an SMS: 1. Select the SMS you want to reply from the SMS Messages window. 2. From the list, select the message you want to reply to. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view. 3. Select Reply in the Messages menu. A dialogue appears. The To: field is automatically filled in and the original message is displayed in the Message: field. 4. Type your reply and click Send. To Forward an SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message is located. 2.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your GC75. Some problems require you to contact your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. Software Errors Grey menu options in the software applications Grey text indicates a function that is temporarily unavailable, for example due to your subscription or due to a certain setting which has not been turned on. Error Messages General Dial-Up fails Try to connect again.
Error 650: The Remote Access server is not responding during dial-up Incorrect User ID and/or password. Re enter correctly. Error 678: Computer you are dialing is not responding during dial-up Either: Service is not supported by SIM (usually for CSD/HSCSD) or the computer is not answering. 1. Check SIM settings with your service provider if necessary. 2. Make sure that the server you are dialing is OK. 3. Make sure that Analogue mode has not been selected with 57.
dial during dial-up within an appropriate time. This can be caused by poor line quality or a problem with the server (ISP). This error can occur when your modem has connected to the ISP and has sent a username and password, but there is no response from the server. Wait a few minutes and try again All Windows® Operating Systems Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated during dial-up The APN entry is incorrect, the signal is weak or the connection is lost whilst dialing.
try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider. then setting you should enter to create a connection. Disconnected from Network You have been disconnected from the network. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem persists contact your service provider. Connection failed. Temporary Network problem. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.
Provider. Connection Failed. Network Problem. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider. You couldn’t connect to the network. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem persists contact your service provider.
Additional Information Saanga Software Support Web Site At http://www.mobility.com.pk you can find help and tips in a few clicks. The support site gives you access to: ? ? ? ? the latest software updates tips on how to use your GC75 efficiently function guides additional help Important Information Please read this information before using your GC75. Recommendations ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment, for example equipment in hospitals and cars, is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment is not, therefore: Do not use your GC75 near medical equipment without requesting permission. The GC75 may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically implanted equipment. Pacemaker patients should be aware that the use of a GC75 very close to a pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction.
Product name System GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Services supported Speech services are not Supported SIM Card SIM Lock supported GC75 E-GSM 900 Type Number 6130201-BV CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, SMS, Fax Small plug-in card Exterior Description Size PC Card Weight Battery Antenna 85.6 mm long x 54.0mm wide x 5.0 mm thick Type II, 16 bit 38g including antenna, excluding SIM card Powered via the PC card slot i.e.
Windows ® in use 30 MB free disk space Current Consumption Standby Idle Transmitting (Max) Switched on but not making a call and not attached to GPRS Current Consumption < 5 mA Connected to the Internet using GPRS, in an ‘always connected’ state with no data flowing Current Consumption < 8 mA Maximum power output, GSM900 Current Consumption 800 mA Software Upgrade Via secure internet download the upgraded version from www.mobility.com.pk .
Glossary Bearer GPRS General Packet Radio Services. Path over which data flows. Specifically in CSD and HSCSD, the type of telephony link from the GSM network to the server - V PSTN or ISDN. bps Bits per second - rate of data flow. COM Port Defines a serial/RS -232 port within the Windows ® environment. May be physical (COM1 port on the rear of the PC) or virtual (COM5 port communicating with a PC card modem) CS Circuit Switched.
transmit and receive just outside GSM’s core 900 frequency band. This extension gives increased network capability. ETSI HyperText Transfer Protocol. European Telecommunications Standards Institute. www.etsi.org GGSN ISP Internet Service Provider. Gateway GPRS Support Node LAN Kilobits per second - rate of data flow ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network. Can provide circuit-switched data connections in multiples of 64 kbps. kbps PSTN Local Area Network. ME Mobile Equipment.
www.pcmcia.org PDP Packet Data Protocol. Phone book A memory in the SIM card where phone numbers can be stored and accessed by name or position. TLS TCP/IP Version 4. Most widely implemented form of TCP/IP today having a 4 byte address format such as 212.161.127.136. TE Terminal Equipment. Generic term for GSM terminals such as phones and PC cards. Terminal Adaptor Generic term for the equipment terminating a digital comms line such as an ISDN2 line.
