GC79 Sony Ericsson GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79 User’s Guide
Content Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GC79 Manager Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 GSM Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Wireless LAN Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 GC79 Manager Telephony Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix D- Initiating a HSCSD Connection from Outside the GC79 Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sony Ericsson GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79 First edition (August 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 GPRS / Wireless LAN PC Card GC79. The GC79 is a combined wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter and 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 GC79 provides wireless communications you no longer need to carry cables, telephone jack converters, chargers and batteries.
Software Overview GC79 Manager You can use the GC79 Manager to: • View GSM/GPRS and wireless LAN status information • Create or modify connection settings • Connect to the Internet or a corporate network • Manage GC79 settings • Manage SIM card and PC phone books • Send and receive SMS messages Using the GC79 with your Applications Data Programs You can use the GC79 as a connector to a wireless LAN access point or 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 GC79 • GC79 PC Card • 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 GC79 PC Card.
High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD) HSCSD is an enchanced GSM network capability offered by some network operators. It enables circuit switched data connections to run at a higher data speed, using more than one wireless ‘timeslot’ for the data transmission. This is ideal for providing a faster connection to existing corporate or ISP dial-up facilities. The preferred connection speed is selected when you define the connection using the Connection Wizard.
Installation The GC79 Manager CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC79. The software is simple to set up and operate. The CD-ROM contains the following software: • GC79 Manager • User Documentation • On-line Help • ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC79 Before you Begin Before you begin, you will need to ensure that you have access rights to your corporate network for wireless LAN connections.
Installing the Software 1. Insert the GC79 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. The Choose Language dialog opens. Click on the drop down list and select the installation language for your GC79 software. Click OK. 3. The InstallShield Wizard for Sony Ericsson GC79 Manager opens; follow the instructions on screen.
Start Using GC79 Manager 1. To start GC79 Manager select Start or select your desktop shortcut Programs Sony Ericsson GC79 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, the SIM is blocked; and if you fail to enter the Phone Lock PIN correctly, your GC79 is locked.
GSM/GPRS Icons GSM/GPRS radio is disabled. The GSM/GPRS radio transmitter is enabled, but there is no GSM or GPRS service available. GC79 Manager is waiting for the GC79 card to be inserted. The GC79 has GSM service and indicates a signal strength of 3 out of 5 bars. CSD, HSCSD, SMS and fax may be used, provided these are supported by the subscription. GPRS is not available. The GC79 has GSM and GPRS service. GPRS, CSD, HSCSD, SMS and fax may be used, provided these are supported by the subscription.
Icon Menus GC79 GSM/GPRS menu Right click one of the following icons to see the GC79 GSM/GPRS menu options. The GC79 GSM/GPRS menu is displayed. or or or Note: Some of the these menu options are disabled, depending on the current state of the GC79. The GC79 GSM/GPRS menu options are described below. Open GC79 Manager Select Open GC79 Manager or double click on the GC79 Manager icon to open the GC79 Manager. Radio Status (Turn GSM/GRPS Radio On/Off) This menu option is dynamic.
Exit Closes the GC79 Manager application, the GC79 Manager Icon will remain in the system tray if you have set it to run in the background. See GC79 Manager GSM/GPRS Preferences on page 16 for more details. GC79 Wireless Control menu Right click on one of the following icons to see the GC79 Wireless Control menu options. The GC79 Wireless Control menu is displayed. or or The GC79 Wireless Control menu options are described below.
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 GSM/GPRS and wireless LAN connections. To make a icon visible, follow the steps described below. 1. Right click the appropriate Alternatively select Start icon and select Open Network and Dial-up Connections. Settings Network and Dial-up Connections. 2.
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. When enabled, the Windows driver turns the radio transmitter on when the card is inserted and leaves it enabled even when the card is not in use.
Text Messaging Tab You can use this tab to enable reception of specific message classes from the SMS Cell Broadcast service and to set the SMS received audio alarm to on or off. Select the radio buttons to activate the options. Example of SMS Cell Broadcast message types: Code: 000 010 020 030 040 Cell Broadcast Message Index News Flashes Hospitals Long-distance road reports Weather To enter multiple SMS Cell Broadcast message types separate each entry with a comma, for example, 000, 034, 076.
Miscellaneous Tab Click the Miscellaneous tab. • Hide to tray when minimized If enabled, when the GC79 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 GC79 Manager starts when Windows is started. If a GC79 PC Card is detected, the GC79 Manager runs.
• Show menu item for Modem Software Update If this option is checked, a File Modem Software Update... menu item is enabled. Selecting this menu command prepares the GC79 PC card to receive a software update from the Sony Ericsson Update Service. More information about this service can be found at http://www.SonyEricsson.
Create a GPRS, HSCSD or CSD 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 GC79 Manager. 3. The Type of Connection screen opens.
HSCSD or CSD Connection 9. Select CSD/HSCSD. Select your service provider from the Choose Network drop down list. If your service provider isn’t listed selected . 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.
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 Dial-up or Back to review your settings. Modify a Connection 1. Select Modify a connection. The Select a connection drop down menu is activated. Click on the menu and select the connection you want to modify. 2. Click Next. 3. Change settings as required.
Browse the Internet via a GSM/GPRS Connection You can connect to the Internet using a CSD/HSCSD or GPRS connection: 1. Open your preferred connection from the Status screen. See Using your Connection above for details on opening a connection. 2. Start your Internet browser. You are online and can browse the Internet. Send and Receive Emails You will need an email program installed on your PC in order to send and receive emails. You can send and receive emails using a CSD/HSCSD or GPRS connection: 1.
Create a Wireless LAN Connection To create a connection to a wireless LAN access point, follow the steps described below. Note: For details of how to create an ad hoc group connection, see Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network on page 30. 1. Before you begin make sure a Wireless LAN access point is in range. 2. Right click and select Open Utility. The GC79 Wireless Configuration Utility opens. 3. The Wireless Networks tab is displayed.
4. Click Add. The Wireless Network Properties screen is displayed. 5. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) field. 6. Clear the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box. 7. From here you select the type of connection you require: • For connection to a LAN that does not require network key information, see steps 8 to 10. • For connection to a LAN that does require network key information, see steps 11 to 15.
Note: You do not need to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as you type the network key value. However, the key value you enter must be the correct length. 14. Click OK. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. 15. Click Refresh to activate the network connection (wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made).
Viewing the Status of your Wireless Connection The quality of the connection (signal strength and noise) of the particular network you are connected to is indicated by the horizontal bars and the decibel level values that are displayed at the bottom of the Link Status tab in the Wireless Configuration Utility. The signal strength is also indicated by the appearance of the icon in the system tray. The description of the signal strength appears when you hover the cursor over the icon.
A grey icon indicates that there is no signal being received. Probable causes: The computer is trying to establish an initial connection but has not yet succeeded. You may have moved out of range of the access point. Suggested action: Wait. Move closer to the access point. An icon with a red bar indicates that there is no radio connection. Suggested action: Enable the WLAN radio by right-clicking the icon and then selecting Enable Radio.
Advanced Wireless LAN Features Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network In ad-hoc mode, a peer-to-peer network is created. An example might be networking laptops in a meeting room in order to share information. The network is set up at the start of the meeting and disappears when the last laptop is shut down. The following instruction explain how to set up an ad hoc network using two PCs, however you can network any number of PCs together, just make sure they have a unique IP number. 1.
15. Click Advanced select the appropriate radio button to specify the Networks the GC79 can access. You can select either; Computer to computer (ad hoc) networks only or Any available network (access point preferred). Note: Once you create an AdHoc Wireless Network it will appear as available even if this is the only laptop on the network. 16. Restart all the laptops that are part of the ad hoc network to allow the new IP address settings to be approved. 17. Open GC79 Manager on all the laptops.
After a while a new window should popup in PC2 showing the hardrive of PC1. It is also listed with your Network Drives. Tip: See your Windows documentation for further details on setting up a network of Windows PCs. !Caution: Unwanted users may try to connect to your ad hoc network. Use of security features such as WEP is recommended. Disable the WLAN 1. Right click and select Disable radio.
Bridge connections on Windows XP The network bridge allows you to connect network segments by selecting the appropriate network connection and bridging them together. The network bridge manages your network segments, and creates a single IP subnet for the entire network. There is no configuration required, and you do not need purchase additional hardware such as routers or bridges. IP addressing, address allocation, and name resolution is highly simplified in a single subnet IP network.
Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics You can run a number of diagnostics on your GC79 wireless LAN adapter to verify its operational and functional status. Note: Your network connection is lost when you run the diagnostics. When the test run is over, your network connection is automatically re-established. 1. Open the Wireless Configuration Utility, as described in Create a Wireless LAN Connection on page 25, and click on the Diagnostics tab. 2. Select the tests you want to run.
GC79 Manager Status Screen The Status Screen is displayed when GC79 Manager opens. You can also open the Status screen by clicking or selecting View Status. The Status screen shows information about your GSM and wireless LAN network connections. The body of the screen is divided into two.
When a connection is established, the connection statistics (duration, bytes transmitted, bytes received) are displayed and updated at regular intervals. Note: Statistics display is not supported on Window 98(SE) or Me platforms. To view statistic data when using these operating systems hover your mouse cursor over the standard Windows Dial-up Networking icon. Connection To connect, cancel or disconnect a GPRS or HSCSD/CSD data session use the Connect/Disconnect drop down menu.
GC79 Manager Telephony Settings Screen The Telephony Settings screen allows you view and change the GSM and wireless LAN settings of the GC79. The functions of the Telephony Settings screen are very similar to the settings that you have access to via a mobile phone’s display. A Wireless 802.11 option provides access to the Sony Ericsson Wireless Configuration Utility. Note: Your GC79 has to be connected to your computer to make changes to the settings. 1. Click or select View Telephony Settings.
Phone Numbers My numbers You can list all your own numbers here. The numbers are for personal reference only and have no operational effect on the GC79. Voice line 1 and 2: The voice number or numbers issued with your SIM card that you use for normal voice calls. If you have line 2 (alternate line service) enter in the Voice Line 2 number field. Data: The number used to make a data call to the GC79 (Mobile Terminated). Fax: The number used to send a fax to the GC79.
To Change the Phone Lock code: 1. Click Change Phone Code . 2. The Change the Phone Lock Code dialog opens. Make the required changes and click OK. 3. Click Apply when you have finished, to transfer the changes back to your GC79. This may take a few seconds. 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 GC79 Manager.
• Forbidden networks, you can’t use these networks except for emergency calls. If your home network and a forbidden network come to an agreement that allows you to use the forbidden network, you can select this network even though it is forbidden. Choosing another network: 1. Uncheck the Automatically choose a network for me. 2. Select the network that you want to use. 3. Click Apply to transfer the setting to your GC79. The message Please wait appears briefly on the screen.
Frequency Band GSM operates in a number of different frequency bands. 900 and 1800 MHz are used in Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa, whilst the 1900 MHz band is used in North and South America. By default your GC79 operates in 'tri-band' mode and automatically finds available networks in any of these frequency bands. It is not recommended to change this setting. See GSM Performance and technical characteristics on page 64 for a list of GSM frequency ranges.
Selecting a call divert setting: 1. To obtain your current call divert settings from the network, click Retrieve. 2. Make your changes and select in which situation you want to divert your incoming calls. You can select from four different diversion options: – Always: this diverts all incoming calls to the phone number that you have entered in the text box – When busy – No reply – Not reachable: for example, when your phone is turned off 3.
Selecting a data divert setting: 1. To obtain your current data 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. Select the Always check box and enter the destination number or click number from your phone book. Click OK. to choose a phone 4. Click Apply to transfer your settings to your GC79. This may take a few seconds. Your data divert setting has now been stored in the network.
GC79 Manager Phone Book Screen The GC79 Manager Phone Book screen helps you to organize your GC79’s SIM Phone Book. The Phone Book Screen A SIM Phone Book can easily become disorganised; you can use the Phone Book screen to manage your SIM Phone Book entries. You can add new numbers, edit existing numbers and export and import entries. 1. Click to display the Phone Book screen. 2. Icons appear in the left pane representing the SIM Phone Book and Saved Phone Book .
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. The New Phone Book Entry dialog opens. 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.
To Move an Entry: 1. Select an entry. 2. Select Move To in the Phone Book menu. The Move To option is followed by the name of the Phone Book you haven’t selected the entry from. 3. The entry is moved from its current Phone Book and placed in the selected one. The new entry is assigned the next available position in the destination Phone Book. 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.
Note: The file will be saved as a text file in comma separated value (CSV) format. 6. Click OK in the browse dialog. The path and file name are displayed in the Export File Name field. 7. Click Export to complete the 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.
GC79 Manager SMS Messages Screen The GC79 Manager’s SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, edit, save, copy, delete, reply or forward SMS messages from your GC79 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 51. Note: For all the SMS Messages screen menu options to operate the GC79 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 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. 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 Saved Messages 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 Saved Messages. Copy an SMS: 1.
GC79 Manager Online Services Screen Online Services is a customised 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 GC79. 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 GC79. Some problems require you to contact your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. GC79 Manager Icon Errors GC79 isn't present, please insert. appears in the task bar appears in the task bar Indicates that the GSM/GPRS radio is turned off. Right-click the icon and select Turn GSM/GPRS Radio On.
GSM/GPRS Error Messages General Modem not responding.... Error Check that the radio is turned on. Dial-Up fails Try to connect again. 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 39. 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.
Wireless LAN Performance and Connectivity Problems Data transfer is sometimes very slow Microwave ovens and some cordless phones operate at the same radio frequency as the GC79 wireless LAN adapter. When the microwave oven or cordless phone is in use, it interferes with the wireless network. Therefore, check for possible sources of interference in the path between the GC79 and the network access point (AP). Data transfer is always very slow Some homes and most offices are steel-framed structures.
Windows Error Codes Windows® 98 Error 619: The port is disconnected during dial-up An ISDN mode (V110 or V120) has been selected when creating a connection, but is not supported by the network. Select Analogue mode when creating the connection in the Connection Wizard. Error 629: The port was disconnected by the remote machine during dial-up Telephony settings are set to pulse dialling, change to tone dialling.
Windows® 2000 Error 619: The port is disconnected during dial-up An ISDN mode (V110 or V120) has been selected when creating a connection, but is not supported by the network. Select Analogue mode when creating the connection in the Connection Wizard. Either: Service is not supported by SIM (usually for CSD/HSCSD) Error 678: Computer you or the computer is not answering. are dialling is not responding 1 Check SIM settings with your service provider if necessary.
Connection Failed or Activation Failed. Please contact your Service Provider. No specific reason for failure is available. Wait a few minutes and try again. If you continue to get this error check your connection settings or call your service provider for help. Connection Failed. Invalid The APN entry is incorrect, the signal is weak or the APN. Please check and connection is lost whilst dialing. See the support section on enter the APN again. www.SonyEricsson.
Connection Failed. Please You couldn’t connect to the network. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem persists contact your service try again. If the problem continues please contact provider. your Service Provider. Connection Failed. Service Your service provider is not allowing you to access their not supported. Please try network. Contact your service provider and check you have again. If the problem the subscriptions required 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 GC79 efficiently • function guides • additional help Important Information Please read this information before using your GC79. Recommendations • Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
The GC79 may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically implanted equipment. Pacemaker patients should be aware that the use of a GC79 very close to a pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction. Avoid placing the GC79 over the pacemaker. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6'' inches) is kept between the GC79 and the pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, immediately turn off your GC79.
SAR data information for residents in countries that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which is 2 W/kg average over ten (10) grams of tissue (for example European Union, Japan, Brazil and New Zealand). The highest SAR value for this model PC Card when tested by Sony Ericsson, to the users body and to the bodies of bystanders, is 1.23 W/kg (10g).
Technical Specifications Product name GC79 PC Card Type 32-bit Cardbus System WLAN 2.4GHz ISM band E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Services supported WLAN: 802.11b GSM: CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, 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 FAE-1021011-BV Exterior Description Size PC Card Type II Card part: 85.6 mm x 54.0 mm x 5.0 mm Extension part: 15.4 mm x 54.0 mm x 10.
Operating System Support Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 98SE 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 30 MB free disk space Drivers Microsoft WHQL-approved for Windows 2000 and XP Supplied Software (on CD-ROM) GC79 Manager Status, SMS, Address Book and Settings Documentation User Manual AT Command Reference GSM Performance and technical characteris
Receiver RF Level -102 dBm -102 dBm -102 dBm Receiver RX Bit Error Rate <= 10-4 (Static Ch.) <= 10-4 (Static Ch.) <= 10-4 (Static Ch.) <= 3% (EQ50 ch) <= 3% (EQ50 ch) <= 3% (EQ50 ch) GSM Features Supported ME SIM Lock Yes Online Services SIM-AT Class 1b (Class 2 without call control.) USSD Support is provided via AT commands; No MMI is provided Speech Coding Not applicable (GC79 does not support speech services) CSD technical data Standards AT commands industry standard ETSI 07.05, 07.
GPRS technical data 66 GPRS Specification SMG SMG31bis 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; data connection is established using CS (CSD/HSCSD) or GPRS) The user may select CSD, HSCSD or GPRS modes via Dial-Up Networking configurations in Windows R Reference Point Physical layer: RS232 virtual COM port Authentication mechanisms PAP and CHAP supported Attach Mod
GPRS Maximum Data Rates 4+1 3+2 CS-1 9.05 kbps CS-2 13.4 kbps CS-3 15.6 kbps CS-4 21.4 kbps RX 36.2 53.6 62.4 85.6 TX 9.05 13.4 15.6 21.4 RX 27.15 40.2 46.8 64.2 TX 18.1 26.8 31.2 42.8 Speed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maximums, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee how fast your network will operate. At the time of writing, CS-2 is the most commonly used coding scheme. SMS Technical Data Concatenated SMS Yes.
Software Upgrade PC Card software upgrade Via secure internet download (Sony Ericsson Update Service) or at a Sony Ericsson Service Points. PC GC79 Manager Internet download. Fax Technical Data Machine groups Class 2, Group 3 and 4 Speed 9.6kbps Verified applications Microsoft Fax (Windows 2000 and XP; may require installing), Symantec and Winfax PRO 10 (not supplied). WLAN Technical Data Standard IEEE 802.11b Maximum speed 11Mbps Frequency band 2.
Supported Languages Quick Start Guide PC Software User’s Guide (PDF) English (EN) Danish (DA) Dutch (NL) Finnish (FI) French (FR) German (DE) Italian (IT) Norwegian (NO) Spanish (ES) Swedish (SV) Portuguese (PT) Turkish (TR) Traditional Chinese (ZT) Simplified Chinese (ZS) AT Command Reference (PDF) English Additional Information 69
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Appendix A - GSM Connection Parameters General Connection Parameters for CSD/HSCSD and GPRS 74 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.net to connect to the Internet via the mobile operator’s or your corporate Intranet via a VPN.
CSD/HSCSD 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.
Appendix B - Windows Log on using a GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection The GC79 PC Card supports the Windows Log on using dial-up connection feature. To log on to Windows using a GSM or GPRS dial-up connection the GC79 PC Card must be inserted and the radio enabled before you log on. To enable the radio prior to logon, select Enable radio immediately when card inserted checkbox on the Radio Power preferences tab, see Radio Power Tab on page 17 for more details.
Appendix C - Changing the GC79 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties 1. Click the Start button. 2. Select Settings Control Panel. 3. Click System. 4. Select the Hardware tab. 5. Select Device Manager Network adapters 802.11b Network Adapter Advanced. To change the value for any of the listed properties, click the property and then change the value in the Value box by either selecting a new value from the drop-down list or by typing in a new value, as appropriate.
Power Save Mode This is used to put the GC79-enabled computer into the IEEE 802.11 Power Save mode. In Power Save mode, the radio is periodically powered down to conserve power. When in Power Save mode, packets are stored in the AP until the PC comes on. RTS Threshold If the number of frames in the data packet is at or above the RTS Threshold, a request to send/clear to send handshake is turned on before sending the data packet. The default value is 2347.
Appendix D- Initiating a HSCSD Connection from Outside the GC79 Manager The HSCSD speed is normally entered in the GC79 Manager Connection Wizard. The specified speed is requested when the Connect button is pressed in the Status screen of the GC79 Manager.
The table below shows the AT Commands for each speed and bearer: Speed +CBST +CHSN 9.6 7,0,1 1,0,0,12 14.4 7,0,1 2,0,0,12 19.2 7,0,1 3,0,0,12 28.8 7,0,1 4,0,0,12 38.4 7,0,1 5,0,0,12 9.6 71,0,1 1,0,0,12 14.4 75,0,1 2,0,0,12 19.2 79,0,1 3,0,0,12 28.8 80,0,1 4,0,0,12 38.4 81,0,1 5,0,0,12 43.2 81,0,1 6,0,0,12 57.6 81,0,1 7,0,0,12 9.6 39,0,1 1,0,0,12 14.4 43,0,1 2,0,0,12 19.2 47,0,1 3,0,0,12 28.8 48,0,1 4,0,0,12 38.4 49,0,1 5,0,0,12 43.
Glossary 802.11 COM Port A standard developed by the IEEE. The 802 family of standards relates to local and wide area networks. 802.11 refers to WLAN standards. 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) 802.11b The IEEE standard relating to WLAN operating at 2.4GHz and having a maximum speed of 11Mbps. 802.1X 802.1X is the security layer in the 802 standard. 802.
GSM 900 ME The GSM system family includes GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900. There are different phases of roll-out for the GSM system and GSM phones are either phase 1 or phase 2 compliant. Mobile Equipment. GSM 1800 Also known as DCS 1800 or PCN, this is a GSM digital network working on a frequency of 1800 MHz. It is used in Europe and Asia-Pacific. MO Mobile Origination. For example, an SMS message sent from a mobile terminal. MMI Man-Machine Interface. MS GSM 1900 Also known as PCS.
PDP TCP/IPv6 Packet Data Protocol. Updated version of TCP/IP, having a much larger address space and many enhancements. Phone book A memory in the SIM card where phone numbers can be stored and accessed by name or position. TE Terminal Equipment. Generic term for GSM terminals such as phones and PC cards. PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network, for example ordinary analogue phone line for speech and/or computer modem. RADIUS Remote Access Dial-In Service.
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. An encryption service built in tot many 802.11 products intended to make the connection secure. WiFi Wireless Fidelity. The popular name for 802.11 technologies that have passed WiFi Certification Testing, for which WECA is responsible. WiFi Alliance See WECA. WLAN Wireless LAN (Local Area Network). WML Wireless Markup Language. A markup language used for authoring services, fulfilling the same role as HTML does on the world-wide web.
Index A H Ad hoc group network 30 Hardware 9 Hardware overview SIM card 6 High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD) 9 HSCSD connection 22 C Circuit Switched Data (CSD) 8 Connection details 36 Connection setup CSD 22 GPRS 21 HSCSD 22 Wireless LAN 25 Connection to a wireless LAN 27 CSD connection 22 I Icon menus 14 Inserting a SIM 10 Installation 10 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) 32 Internet services 9 D O Diagnostics 34 Dial-up connections 16, 76 Documentation 7 Online services 9 Overview Hardware
System requirements GSM network and subscription 8 Hardware 9 Software 9 Wireless LAN connection 8 T Technical support 9, 60 Telephony Settings Divert Calls 41 Locks 38 Networks 39 Phone Numbers 38 Restrict Calls 43 Wireless 43 U Upgrades 9, 60 W Windows dial-up connections 16, 76 Wireless Control menu 15 Wireless LAN Ad hoc group network 30 Connecting 27 Connection 8 Connection setup 25 Diagnostics 34 Error messages 54 Internet connection sharing 32 Status 28 86 Index
