GC82 Sony Ericsson EDGE PC Card Modem GC82 User’s Guide
Content Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 6 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GC82 Manager Online Services Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 GC82 Manager Icon Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIM Card Errors . . . . .
Sony Ericsson Edge PC Card Modem GC82 First edition (October 2003) This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 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 Sony Ericsson at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual.
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for buying the Sony Ericsson Edge PC Card Modem GC82. The GC82 is a standard size type II PC card for GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 850 and 1900 MHz, enabling laptop users to have mobile access to the internet or corporate network with flexibility and high speed, including ‘always online’ capability via GPRS/EDGE.
Software Overview GC82 Manager You can use the GC82 Manager to: • Display GC82 status information • Create or modify connection settings • Connect to the Internet or a corporate network • Manage GC82 settings • Manage SIM card and PC phone books • Send and receive SMS messages Using the GC82 with your Applications Data Programs You can use the GC82 as a modem to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of applications.
Getting Started Checklist Make sure the following items are in the box when you unpack it: • Protective case for storing the GC82 and its antenna • GC82 PC Card • Antenna • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM The CD contains; drivers, software, documentation and a readme file. System Requirements This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for running the GC82 PC Card.
make a GPRS connection as usual and benefit from the increase in speed where EDGE is available in a network. Short Message Service (SMS) The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in the GC82 Manager, see GC82 Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 34, for more details. Hardware You will need: • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to run the version of Windows® installed on it. • A 16 bit type II PC Card slot.
Installation The GC82 Manager CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC82. 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. For an explanation of the services that are available see Network and Subscription on page 7.
,PSRUWDQW Do not insert the card into the laptop until you have installed the software from the CD-ROM. Simply cancel the New Hardware wizard if the card is accidentally inserted prior to software installation. Installing the Software 1. Insert the GC82 Manager CD-ROM in your CD drive. After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is displayed. Note: If the CD-ROM does not autorun, select Start dialog. (Where D is your CD drive.) Run and type D:\Setup.exe into the Run 2.
Note: When installing on Windows 98SE, Windows may prompt for the original Windows 98 CD-ROM to be inserted. If the CD-ROM is not inserted when requested, Windows will subsequently reboot with error messages relating to missing files. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the Windows 98SE CD-ROM is available before installation starts. 6. Select the driver file requested by the Wizard and click Open. The Hardware Wizard finishes the installation.
Start Using GC82 Manager 1. To start GC82 Manager select Start Programs or select your desktop shortcut . Sony Ericsson GC82 Manager 2. If requested, enter your SIM Card/Phone Lock PIN and click OK. It is only necessary to enter the PIN number once during a PC session. You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct PIN code. If you fail to enter the SIM PIN correctly it is blocked and if you fail to enter the Phone Lock PIN correctly your GC82 is locked.
• • Making Windows Network Connections Visible The Windows connection icons, displayed in the system tray, normally disappear once a connection is made. This means that you may not necessarily see a icon corresponding to each of the icons for your GPRS/EDGE and CSD. To make a icon visible, follow the steps described below. • Right click the appropriate icon and select Open Network Connections. Alternatively select Start Settings Network Connections.
The GC82 Manager Icon Menus Right click one of the following icons to see the GC82 GPRS/EDGE menu options. The GC82 GPRS/EDGE menu is displayed. Open GC82 Manager or Turn Radio Off Connect to MyGPRSservice Help or About GC82 Manager Hide to tray Exit or Note: Some of these menu options are disabled, depending on the current state of the GC82. Note: EDGE capability is not indicated by the GC82 GPRS/EDGE icons. The GC82 Manager Icon menu options are described below.
GC82 Manager Preferences You can change the general behavior of the GC82 Manager by selecting specific options in the Preferences... dialog. 1. Select Preferences... in the File menu. The Preferences dialog opens, the Radio Power tab is displayed. Radio Power Tab You can use this tab to manage the state of the radio transmitter. Enable Radio immediately when card inserted You should normally leave this checkbox turned off.
The radio mode you specify at GC82 Manager start-up appears selected on the Radio tab. On When the GC82 Manager is running in radio on mode it is registered to the network and connections can be made and SMS sent and received. The radio can be enabled in several ways; • Select Radio On when the GC82 Manager starts. • Specify the required radio state in Preferences Radio Power. See GC82 Manager Preferences on page 15 for more details.
Notifications Tab Click the Notifications tab. You can decide if you want to display a splash screen every time GC82 Manager is opened or closed and a program end confirmation box. Select the radio buttons to activate the options. GPRS Connection Tab Establish GPRS connection at startup Select this option to automatically connect to your chosen network when GC82 Manager is started. GC82 Manager waits until GPRS is registered and then it establishes the specified GPRS connection.
• Hide to tray when minimized If enabled, when the GC82 Manager is minimized, it removes any window from the taskbar, and only shows the small icon in the system tray. To re-open the main window, double-click the tray icon, or select open from the icon menu. • Run this program when Windows starts If enabled, the GC82 Manager starts when Windows is started. If a GC82 PC Card is detected, the GC82 Manager runs. If not, the program closes (and runs in the background if permitted).
Note: If you have Establish GPRS connection at Startup set, then the connection will also be automatically established when you insert the card. If you want to start the laptop with the GC82 removed and have it automatically activated when it is later inserted: - Set Preferences Miscellaneous Run this program when Windows Starts. - Set Preferences Miscellaneous Allow this program to run in the background.
where is the name of the special GPRS access point for your corporate GPRS service. Note: In this example, we used GPRS Context 3. There are 10 possible contexts supported by the GC82 PC Card (1..10). Context ID 2 is reserved for use by connections created by the GC82 Manager. Refer to the GC82 PC Card AT Command Manual or contact your service provider for further assistance.
Create a Connection 1. Click or select View Connection Wizard. The Connection Wizard opens. 2. Select the radio button next to Create a new connection, enter a name, for example ‘My Connection’, click Next. Note: Your connection name should not exceed 16 characters for it to be fully visible in GC82 Manager. 3. The Type of Connection screen opens. From here you select the type of connection you require: • For GPRS/EDGE see steps 4 to 8 • For CSD see steps 9 to 12 GPRS Connection 4. Select GPRS/EDGE.
CSD Connection 9. Select CSD. Select your service provider from the Choose Network drop down list. If your service provider isn’t listed select . Click Next. 10. If you selected a Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list, the telephone number screen should be automatically filled in. If you selected from the Choose Network drop down list; enter the number you need to dial to connect to your Network Operator in the Telephone Number field; include your country and area code.
13. If you need a User ID and Password to logon to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. If you don’t need a username and password leave the fields blank. Click Next. Note: Some versions of Windows® deliberately change the number of asterisks that represent a password and place asterisks in the password field when the password is blank in order to make the display secure. 14. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your settings.
Using your Connection To Connect 1. Open GC82 Manager. 2. If requested enter your SIM Card PIN and click OK. The Status screen is displayed. 3. Select the connection you require from the drop down list and click Connect. To disconnect an active connection 1. Click Disconnect on the Status screen. The GC82 Manager ends the connection. Alternatively: Right click on the GC82 Manager icon in the system tray and select Disconnect.
GC82 Manager Status Screen The Status Screen is displayed when GC82 Manager opens. You can also open the Status screen by clicking or selecting View Status. The Status screen shows detailed SIM card and network status information. The left side of the screen shows graphical icons, representing: • Receive signal strength • GPRS/EDGE service status • Unread SMS Text Message SMS status (or SIM Full indication SMS Messages Screen on page 34 for more details. • Connection status ).
Connection To connect, cancel or disconnect a GPRS/EDGE or CSD data session use the Connect/Disconnect drop down menu. The menu displays all the connections you have defined, so you can quickly select the required connection. The Control button, located underneath the drop down menu, changes it’s appearance depending on the state of the GC82 connection.
GC82 Manager Telephony Settings Screen The Telephony Settings screen allows you view and change the GSM settings of the GC82. The functions of the Telephony Settings screen are very similar to the settings that you have access to via a mobile phone’s display. Note: Your GC82 has to be connected to your computer to make changes to the settings. 1. Click or select View Telephony Settings. The window is divided into two areas: the navigation area on the left and the information area on the right.
Data: The number used to make a data call to the GC82 (Mobile Terminated). Fax: The number used to send a fax to the GC82. Click Apply when you have finished, to transfer the changes back to your GC82. This may take a few seconds. SMS Service Centre When you send a text message it goes to your operator’s service centre, they then forward it to the correct recipient. The SMS service centre is identified by a telephone number.
SIM lock Some SIM cards are protected with a PIN (Personal Identity Number) at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is activated, you have to enter the PIN every time you turn on your PC and open GC82 Manager. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in succession, the SIM card is blocked and you need a PUK code, from your network operator, to unblock the SIM card. • To activate the SIM card lock, select the On radio button. Caution! Only activate the SIM card lock if you know the PIN code.
Choosing another network: 1. Uncheck Automatically choose a network for me. 2. Select the network that you want to use. 3. Click Apply to transfer the setting to your GC82. The message Please wait appears briefly on the screen. If you are not allowed to use the network that you have chosen, Forbidden is displayed. Note: GPRS is commonly available in GSM networks, but fewer roaming agreements are in place.
All If you want to make certain that all your incoming calls are taken care of when you cannot answer them, you can use the Call divert service to divert them to another number that can handle the types of calls you expect to receive. Note: The Call divert service may not be available on all networks. Selecting a call divert setting: 1. To obtain your current call divert settings from the network, click Retrieve. 2. Make your changes by identifying when you want to divert your incoming calls.
Fax If you want to route your incoming fax calls to another number, you can use the Call divert service. Note: The Call divert service may not be available on all networks. Also, if you are using the Call restricting function, this may influence Call divert. Selecting a fax divert setting: 1. To obtain your current fax divert settings from the network, click Retrieve. 2. Select Always if you want to divert all the incoming calls to a specific phone number. 3.
Restricting Fax and Data Calls To Change the call restrict status for fax and data calls: 1. To get your current call restrict settings from the network, click Retrieve. 2. Tick the boxes next to the call types that you want to restrict. Only select one outgoing and one incoming option. 3. When you have finished, click Apply. 4. Type your restriction password into the dialog and click OK. Your call restrict settings have now been changed and stored in the network.
GC82 Manager SMS Messages Screen The GC82 Manager’s SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, edit, save, copy, delete, reply or forward SMS messages from your GC82 to other mobile devices. Note: To use Message functionality SMS must be included in your subscription, contact your network operator for more details. The SMS Messages screen is split in to a left and right area. The left area displays the folders; SIM SMS, Saved Messages, Sent Items and Unsent Items.
Each time the SMS Messages screen receives a new SMS message from the SIM it checks the status of the SIM Inbox. If the SIM Inbox is full, a SIM Full icon is displayed in the left pane of the screen, see SIM Inbox is Full: on page 37. Note: For all the SMS Messages screen menu options to operate the GC82 must be registered successfully on a network. You must have a GSM signal to Send SMS, the button is disabled (grey) if you don’t have a signal.
Reply to an SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message is located. 2. From the list, select the message you want to reply. 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. If required you can click the Calculate SMS blocks to see how many SMSs your message will be split into.
Moving SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message you want to move is located. 2. From the list, select the message. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view. 3. Click Move to from the Messages menu. A progress dialog is displayed informing you that the SIM card is being updated. 4. The selected message is moved. Note: To move all messages, click Select All from the Edit menu before you select Move to. Copy an SMS: 1.
GC82 Manager Phone Book Screen The GC82 Manager Phone Book screen helps you to organize your GC82’s SIM Phone Book. The Phone Book Screen 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, export and import entries. 1. Click to display the Phone Book screen. 2.
3. Enter the name and phone number. 4. 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.
To Import an Entry or Phone Book: 1. Select Import from the Phone Book menu. 2. Select the Replace Existing Phone Book or Merge with existing Phone Book radio button. 3. Click and browse to find the file you want to import. Note: The file must be a text file in comma separated value (CSV) format. Any invalid lines or files will be ignored. 4. Click OK in the browse dialog. The path and file name are displayed in the Import File Name field. 5. Click Import to complete the import procedure.
Delete a number 1. Select the number that you want to delete. 2. Select Delete, from the Edit menu. 3. A confirmation dialog opens, click Yes to delete the number. Note: If you want to delete all numbers, select Select All from the Edit menu before clicking Delete. To Send a New SMS Message: 1. Select an entry from a Phone Book. 2. Select Create New Message from the Messages menu. 3. A new SMS Message dialog is opened and pre-addressed with the selected entries details.
GC82 Manager Online Services Screen Online Services is a customized service offered by a network operators. This service is network or subscription dependant. The Online Services screen provides a mechanism that allows applications that exist on the SIM to interact and operate with the GC82. Typical services offered by network operators include: • sports scores • news • financial data • horoscopes • interactive text game messages Online Services are placed on your SIM card by your operator.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your GC82. Some problems require you to contact your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. GC82 Manager Icon Errors appears in the task bar Indicates that the Radio is turned off. Right click the CMI, select Radio Settings from the sub menu, select On.
SIM Card Errors Wrong PIN/ Wrong PIN2 You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. Enter the correct PIN or PIN2, and click OK. See SIM lock on page 29 Codes do not match When you want to change a security code (for example your PIN) you have to confirm the new code by entering it again. This error occurs when the two codes, that you have entered do not match. See Phone lock on page 28. PIN blocked/ PIN2 blocked You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times in succession.
Either: Service is not supported by SIM (usually for CSD) or the Error 678: Computer you computer is not answering. are dialling is not responding 1 Check SIM settings with your service provider if necessary, during dial-up 2 Make sure that the server you are dialling is OK, 3 Make sure that Analogue mode has not been selected with 57.
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 dialling. See the support section on www.SonyEricsson.com site for a full list of network operator APNs. Error 678: Computer Either: Service is not supported by SIM (usually for CSD) you are dialing is not or the computer is not answering. responding during dial-up Check SIM settings with your service provider if necessary.
Connection Failed. Not authorised to access network. Please contact your Service Provider. Your service provider doesn’t think your authorised to access their network. Check the setting you have entered to create your connection. If you still get the error contact your service provider and check your subscription. Connection Failed. SIM is invalid for GPRS service. Please contact your Service Provider. Contact your service provider and request the GPRS Internet subscription is activated for your SIM.
Additional Information Sony Ericsson Support Web Site At www.SonyEricsson.com/support 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 GC82 efficiently • function guides • additional help Important Information Please read this information before using your GC82. 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 GC82 near medical equipment without requesting permission. The GC82 may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically implanted equipment. Pacemaker patients should be aware that the use of a GC82 very close to a pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction.
of radio wave exposure for the general population. The levels include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health, and to account for any variations in measurements. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a low-power radio transceiver designed for body worn or head held use.
Technical Specifications Product name GC82 System GSM 850 GSM 1900 Services supported CSD, GPRS/EDGE, SMS, Fax Speech services are not supported SIM Card Small plug-in card, 3V type SIM Lock supported Regular (non-GPRS-aware) and GPRS-aware SIMs supported Type Number 6130201-BV Exterior Description Size PC Card Type II, 16 bit 85.6 mm long x 54.0mm wide x 5.0 mm thick Weight 38g including antenna, excluding SIM card Battery Powered via the PC card slot i.e.
Operating System Support Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 98 (SE) Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP2) Microsoft Windows XP Minimum PC Specification Processor size as recommended by Microsoft for the version of Windows® in use PC Card slot 30 MB free disk space GSM Performance and technical characteristics Dimension GSM 850 GSM 1900 Frequency Range TX: 824 – 849 MHz RX: 869 – 894 MHz TX: 1850 – 1910 MHz RX: 1930 – 1990 MHz Channel Spacing 200 kHz 200 kHz Number of
CSD technical data Standards AT commands industry standard ETSI 07.05, 07.07 and 07.10, V.25ter command set supported CSD Data Rates 9.6 kbps or 14.4 kbps depending on the GSM network Compression MNP5 (Increases data rate up to 2x depending on data type) V.42bis (Increases data rate up to 4x depending on data type) GSM network support required for compression Error Correction End to End MNP2 and LAPM (V.42) RLP Requires GSM Network support GSM/ISDN According to V.110 and V.
PDP Context Up to 10 PDP context details are stored in GC82 memory. PDP Context description edited via supplied Wizard or AT command. Number of parallel PDP Context activated (both MO and MT):1 Number of PDP Context with traffic in parallel:1 PDP Context modification (e.g. QoS renegotiation). Network initiated PDP Context modification. Network initiated PDP Context deactivation. Collision of MS and Network initiated PDP Context activation.
EDGE Maximum Data Rates 4+1 3+2 Coding Scheme Data Rate per slot Rx Tx Rx Tx MCS-1 10.60 42.40 10.60 31.80 21.20 MCS-2 13.00 52.00 13.00 39.00 26.00 MCS-3 16.60 66.40 16.60 49.80 33.20 MCS-4 19.40 77.60 19.40 58.20 38.80 MCS-5 24.05 96.20 24.05 72.15 48.10 MCS-6 31.25 125.00 31.25 93.75 62.50 MCS-7 47.45 189.80 47.45 142.35 94.90 MCS-8 57.05 228.20 57.05 171.15 114.10 MCS-9 61.85 247.40 61.85 185.55 123.
Software Upgrade PC Card software upgrade Via secure internet download (Sony Ericsson Update Service) or at a Sony Ericsson Service Points. PC Communications Suite upgrade Internet download Fax Technical Data Machine groups Class 2, Group 3 and 4 Speed 9.6kbps Verified applications Microsoft Fax (Windows 200 and XP; may require installing), Symantec and Winfax PRO 10 (not supplied).
License Agreement License Any use of the enclosed compact disc, diskette or any other media including upgrades thereof (“the Software”) shall be in accordance with the below stated license terms and conditions. By opening the sealed Software package and/or using the Software you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions stated below.
Except for the above express limited warranties, Vendor and its suppliers do not provide nor do you receive any warranties or conditions whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise and Vendor and its suppliers specifically disclaim any implied warranties of satisfactory quality and/or fitness for a particular purpose. If your jurisdiction does not allow limitations on implied warranties to consumers, the above limitation may not apply to you.
FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject t o the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Appendix A - Connection Parameters General Connection Parameters for CSD and GPRS Required Useful information Telephone number or Access Point Name (APN) Number you need to dial to reach your service provider. Use the full number including country code and area code, e.g. +46 33 555 2525. Or The APN server resource to contact, for example, Interent.operator.
CSD Specific Parameters Required Useful information Preferred Connection Speed (bits/s) Select your preferred network connection speed from the drop down list provided: 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 43200* or 57600* Connection Mode Select the method you want to use to connect to the network from the options provided: analogue, ISDN V.110 or ISDN V.120 Compression Use to speed up data transfer. You can select to Enable Data Compression and Header Compression.
Glossary Bearer GGSN Path over which data flows. Specifically in CSD the type of telephony link from the GSM network to the server V PSTN or ISDN. Gateway GPRS Support Node 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.
LAN PSTN Local Area Network. Public Switched Telephone Network, for example ordinary analogue phone line for speech and/or computer modem. ME Mobile Equipment. MO Mobile Origination. For example, an SMS message sent from a mobile terminal. MMI RADIUS Remote Access Dial-In Service. Facility at the ISP or corporation to manage remote data connections. RX Receive Man-Machine Interface. MS SC Service Centre (for SMS). Mobile Station. Service Provider MT Mobile Termination.
TLS Transport Layer Security. Used by Web browsers, for example. TX Transmit Type II Refers to thickness of a PC Card as defined in the specification from PCMCIA. URL Uniform Resource Locator. USSD Unstructured Supplementary Services Data. Narrow-band GSM data service. For example entering *79*1234# might return the stock price for stock 1234. V.110 ETSI standard for data over an ISDN circuit. V.120 ETSI standard for data over an ISDN circuit. VPN Virtual Private Network. WWW World Wide Web.
Index A N Assembling the Unit 9 Network and Subscription 7 Circuit Switched Data (CSD) 7 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) 7 Short Message Service (SMS) 8 C Circuit Switched Data (CSD) 7 Connection Details 26 CSD technical data 53 O Operating System Support 52 D Deleting a SMS 36 Documentation 6 P Phone Numbers 27 E R EDGE Technical Data 54 Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) 7 Exporting a Phonebook 40 Radio Status 14 G GC82 Manager 6 GC82 Manager Icon 12 GC82 Manager Status Screen
