Mobile Broadband USB Modem MD300 HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE User Guide
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DRAFT Sony Ericsson MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem First edition (January 2008) 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.
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DRAFT Regulatory information Declaration of conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type FAD-3232021-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.
DRAFT FCC statement FCC ID: PY7F3232021 c FC IC: 4170B-F3232021 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DRAFT About this guide Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem. This guide includes an overview of the supported features, detailed technical specifications, system requirements, and safety guidelines for your MD300. Note: Be sure to read all safety guidelines in this document before using your MD300. How this guide is organised Chapter 1: Overview on page 1, contains an overview of your MD300 and the features that it supports.
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DRAFT Overview Checklist The following items should be in the box when you unpack it: • Sony Ericsson MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem • USB extension cable • Quick Start Guide (QSG) • Mounting clip MD300 Communications Summary Your MD300 keeps you in touch, enabling you to use the best available mobile service wherever you are.
DRAFT services to achieve data transfer rates up to 384 kbps, which are ideal for media streaming, video MMS, internet shopping, and banking. • Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) EDGE enhances GPRS by increasing data throughput over GPRS by as much as three times, depending upon the network radio signal strength and quality. GPRS networks that are enhanced with EDGE are often referred to as Enhanced GPRS (E-GPRS) networks. EDGE provides the “always on” capability of GPRS but at faster speeds.
DRAFT Status LEDs The MD300 contains multi-colored LEDs that indicate the status of the device. LED color Flash rate Description Red Fast Searching for a mobile network Green Medium Registered to GPRS or EDGE service, not connected Green Slow Connected - GPRS or EDGE service Blue Medium Registered to UMTS or HSDPA service, not connected Blue Slow Connected - UMTS or HSDPA service The LEDs illuminate around the Sony Ericsson logo, as shown below.
DRAFT The internal spring will push the SIM card out far enough for you to grasp the SIM card and pull the it out of the MD300. Network and subscription requirements The network subscription you use in conjunction with your MD300 depends on the functions and features that are available from your network operator. Contact your network operator or service provider to make sure the options that you require are available (UMTS/HSPDA, GPRS/EDGE and SMS).
DRAFT Direct connection The MD300 can be plugged directly into a USB port as shown below. This configuration offers the best portability. Note: To avoid damage to the MD300 or your laptop’s USB port, remove the MD300 before placing your laptop into a carrying case. Caution! Different laptops have different USB port configurations that may conflict with operation. Use the included extension cable if: • • • The USB ports are close together and the modem covers an adjacent port that is needed.
DRAFT Using one plug When using the one plug configuration, plug A must be used. Using two plugs The extension cable provided with the MD300 has two USB plugs. When both plugs are used, current can be drawn from two USB ports. For more information on power considerations, refer to Power Considerations on page 4. This configuration provides maximum power for all environments. Important! Both USB plugs must be inserted into the same PC or hub. Do not insert the two USB plugs into two separate devices.
DRAFT Mounting Clip The MD300 comes with a mounting clip that can be installed on the MD300, as shown below. With the extension cable and mounting clip installed, MD300 can then be hooked on the laptop screen. Desk Stand An accessory desk stand (CDS-300) is available for use with your MD300. The desk stand is ideal for use with a desktop PC, making it easy to unplug and take the MD300 away for use with a laptop.
DRAFT The MD300 is plugged in using the supplied extension cable or directly in to a socket on the hub. The hub configuration allows extended cable length so you can locate the MD300 for optimal reception. Note: Some powered hubs may not provide adequate power. Your hub must be capable of supporting high power USB devices and must not be overloaded by the connection of too many such devices. Other high power devices include USB-powered disk drives, scanners and rechargeable music players.
DRAFT Software overview Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager Sony Ericsson provides Wireless Manager, an application that provides the ability to configure and manage your wireless connections on your PC. For more information about software requirements, refer to the Wireless Manager User Guide.
DRAFT Virtual Private Network (VPN) Your MD300 is tested for compatibility with popular VPN solutions used by corporations to enable remote workers to access the corporate network. Note: Sony Ericsson does not provide any VPN software with your MD300. System requirements This section lists the hardware and software requirements for using your MD300.
DRAFT Additional information Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read this information before using your MD300. Recommendations • Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place. • Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or humidity. • Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures. • Do not expose your product to open flames or lit tobacco products. • Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint your product.
DRAFT Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure guidelines do not mean that there are variations in safety. While there may be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson modems are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines. More information on radio frequency exposure and SAR can be found on: www.sonyericsson.com. Personal medical devices Modems may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment.
DRAFT Generic SEMC Limited warranty Limited Warranty Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Nya Vattentornet, SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden, (Sony Ericsson) or its local affiliated company, provides this Limited Warranty for your mobile phone, original accessory delivered with your mobile phone, and/or your mobile computing product (hereinafter referred to as "Product").
DRAFT 3. This warranty does not cover any failure of the Product due to normal tear and wear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with the Sony Ericsson instructions for use and maintenance of the Product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the Product due to accident, software or hardware modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid.
DRAFT To find out if your Product is sold in the country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than in the country of original purchase, for example due to the fact that your Product may have an interior or exterior which is different from equivalent models sold in other countries. Please note in addition that it may sometimes not be possible to repair SIM-locked Products.
DRAFT Technical specifications General Product name MD300 System GSM 850 E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 UMTS 850 UMTS 1900 UMTS 2100 USB Device Type USB 2.0 High Power, Full Speed Services supported GSM: GPRS/EDGE, SMS, USSD UMTS: Packet-Switched, HSDPA, Circuit-Switched, SMS, USSD Speech services are not supported SIM Card Small plug-in card, 3V and 1.
DRAFT Application support Windows Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator Apple Macintosh launch2net - Sony Ericsson Edition (via download) Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator Electrical characteristics Nominal operating voltage 5V Average Idle Power (GPRS attached) < 250mW Data Transfer Power (Worst case) < 2.9W Note: All power consumptions are at nominal voltage.
DRAFT GPRS technical data Data Rates Multislot class 10 supported (see table below). Coding schemes: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4 Mode of Operation Class B (attaches to both GSM and GPRS at the same time). IP Connectivity PDP type IP is supported IPv4 SMS over GPRS Mobile Originated and Mobile Terminated Compression TCP/IP Header Compression (RFC1144 and RFC 2507) V42bis GPRS Encryption GEA1 and GEA2 GPRS IP allocation Dynamic Static GPRS maximum data rates 4+1 3+2 CS-1 9.05 kbps CS-2 13.
DRAFT EDGE maximum data rates 4+1 Coding scheme Data rate per slot MCS-1 3+2 Rx Tx Rx Tx 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.
DRAFT SMS Technical Data Concatenated SMS Supported in Wireless Manager or via third party software SMS Cell Broadcast Supported via AT Commands. SMS interface Wireless Manager. AT Command. Firmware upgrade MD300 firmware upgrade Via secure Internet download using the Sony Ericsson Update Service, www.sonyericsson.
DRAFT Index A H Apple Mac OS X 9 hardware overview 2 requirements 10 SIM card 3 HSDPA definition 1 technical data 19 C Configurations 4 desk stand 7 direct USB connection 5 powered hub 7 using the Y-cable 6 I Internet 20 D declaration of conformity v L launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition 9 E EDGE definition 2 maximum data rates 19 technical data 18 F FCC vi firmware 20 firmware upgrade 20 G GPRS definition 2 maximum data rates 18 technical data 18 GSM features supported 17 performance 17 guideline
DRAFT software Apple Macintosh 9 launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition 9 overview 9 third-party applications 9 Wireless Manager 9 specifications 16 support Sony Ericsson Website vii T technical specifications 16 third-party applications 9 U UMTS definition 1 technical data 19 V VPN 10 W warranty limited 13 Wireless Manager description 9 22 Index
