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Table Of Contents

Content
Introduction
- Hardware Overview
- Software Overview
- Documentation
Getting Started
- Checklist
- System Requirements
- Services Available Over the Internet
Installation
- GC89 Hardware Set Up
- Installing the Software
Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection
- GPRS/EDGE Connection
- CSD Connection
- Modify a Connection
- Delete a Connection
- Using your Connection
- Browse the Internet via a GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connection
- Send and Receive emails
Create a Wireless LAN Connection
- Making a Basic Network Connection Windows 2000/XP
- Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium
- Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE
- Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility
Advanced Wireless LAN Features
- Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network
- Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with No Security
- Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with WEP Security
- Sharing an Internet Connection
- Static IP Number Management
- Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics
- GC89 WLAN Information
- Concurrent WLAN and GPRS
Wireless Manager Status Screen
- GSM Connection Status
- Wireless LAN Connection Status
- Usage Statistics
Start Using Wireless Manager
- Wireless Manager Icon
- Icon Menus
- Making Windows® Network Connections Visible
- Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences
- Windows® Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection
Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen
- Phone Numbers
- Locks
- Networks
- Frequency Band
- Forward Calls (Divert)
- Restrict Calls
- SMS
- Wireless
Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen
- SMS Manager Functionality
Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen
- The Phone Book Screen
- Phone Book Functionality
Wireless Manager Online Services Screen
Troubleshooting
- Status Information
- Status Log
- Wireless Manager Icon Errors
- Software Errors
- GSM/EDGE/GPRS Error Messages
- SIM Card Errors
- Wireless LAN Error Messages
- Wireless LAN Performance and Connectivity Problems
- Windows® Error Codes
Additional Information
- Sony Ericsson Support Website
- Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use
- Technical Specifications
- License Agreement
- Term
- Limited Warranty
- Intended use
- Limitation of liability
- Disputes and Governing Law
Declaration of Conformity
- FCC Statement
- WiFi Certificate
Appendix A - Connection Parameters
- General Connection Parameters for CSD and GPRS
- CSD Specific Parameters
- TCP/IP Optimisation
Appendix B - Changing the GC89 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties
Glossary
Index

12 Installation

When the GC89 is not in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier box

provided.

Important!

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 GC89 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 Run and type D:\Setup.exe into the Run

dialog. (Where D is your CD drive.)

2. The Wireless Manager is installed in the same language as your Windows

installation, or

English if your Windows

language is not available. See Supported Languages on page 96 for

more details.

3. The InstallShield Wizard for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; follow the instructions on

screen. Installation will appear to pause around 65% whilst drivers are installed; do not cancel.

When installation is complete click Finish.

4. Insert the GC89. Make sure it is fully inserted.

5. After a few seconds, the New Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto

your PC from the GC89 CD. The wizard may require you to locate a specific driver file. If this

happens, a dialog opens; click Browse and select one of the following:

EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card

GC89