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GC89Sony Ericsson GC89User Guide

10 Getting StartedHardwareYou will need:• A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to run the version of Windows® installed on

100 Additional InformationVendor does not warrant that your use of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. You assume full responsibility fo

Declaration of Conformity 101Declaration of ConformityWe, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB ofNya VattentornetS-221 88 Lund, Swedendeclare under

102 Declaration of ConformityFCC StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1)

Appendix A - Connection Parameters 103Appendix A - Connection ParametersGeneral Connection Parameters for CSD and GPRSRequired Useful informationTelep

104 Appendix A - Connection ParametersCSD Specific ParametersTCP/IP OptimisationTo take full advantage of the high bandwidth of the PC Card, the TCP/I

Appendix A - Connection Parameters 105If you have previously optimised TCPWindowSize, for example, as directed by a broadband internet service provide

106 Appendix A - Connection Parameters

Appendix B - Changing the GC89 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties 107Appendix B - Changing the GC89 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties1. Click the Start but

108 Appendix B - Changing the GC89 Wireless LAN Adapter PropertiesPower Output Sets the percentage of the maximum available output power to be used.Po

Glossary 109GlossaryBearerPath over which data flows. Specifically in CSD the type of telephony link from the GSM network to the server - V PSTN or IS

Installation 11InstallationThe Wireless Manager CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC89. You will also need to make sure that the G

110 GlossarykbpsKilobits per second - rate of data flow.LANLocal Area Network.MEMobile Equipment.MOMobile Origination. For example, an SMS message sen

Glossary 111TLSTransport Layer Security. Used by Web browsers, for example.TXTransmitType IIRefers to thickness of a PC Card as defined in the specifi

112 IndexIndexAAd hoc group network 44Assembling the Unit 11CCircuit Switched Data (CSD) 9Connection details 52Connection setupGPRS 14Wireless LAN 18C

Index 113Wireless Manager Status screen 51Working with Phonebooks 75

12 InstallationWhen the GC89 is not in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier box provided. Important!Do not insert the car

Installation 13In the above table, D is referred to as your CD drive.Note:When installing on Windows 98SE, Windows® may prompt for the original Window

14 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD ConnectionCreate a EDGE/GPRS or CSD ConnectionPredefined customised connection settings may have already been entered by

Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection 15CSD Connection9. Select CSD. Select your service provider from the Choose Network drop down list. If your servi

16 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection13. If you need a User ID and Password to logon to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. I

Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection 17Browse the Internet via a GSM/GPRS/EDGE ConnectionYou can connect to the Internet using a CSD or GPRS/EDGE conn

18 Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionCreate a Wireless LAN ConnectionThe method used to create a Wireless LAN Connection depends on the Windows Operatin

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 198. Click OK. Configuring Your NetworkBefore you attempt to connect to your network, verify that your access point i

2 ContentsContentIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Hardware Overview . . . . . . . .

20 Create a Wireless LAN Connection7. Click Add. 8. On the Association tab, type the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) box. Note: To aut

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 21provides no network security, allowing anyone to access your wireless network. The WEP option provides a basic leve

22 Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionSetting Your Wireless Network Connection With WEP Security1. Under Preferred networks, click the name of your wirel

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 238. Click OK. 9. Click OK. The configuration of your wireless network connection is now complete.Configuring your WI

24 Create a Wireless LAN Connection6. Click OK. Configuring Your NetworkBefore you attempt to connect to your network, verify that your access point i

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 254. If you see the name of your network under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure.

26 Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionNote: Authenticate Prior to Windows® Login is used to guarantee a network connection (including association, authen

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 272. Click Properties. 3. Click Open from the Network Authentication list. 4. Click WEP in the Data encryption list.

28 Create a Wireless LAN Connection7. Click OK. 8. Click OK. The configuration of your wireless network connection is now complete. For information ab

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 296. Click OK. Configuring Your NetworkBefore you attempt to connect to your network, verify that your access point i

Contents 3Start Using Wireless Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Wireless Manager Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Create a Wireless LAN Connection4. If you see the name of your network under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure.

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 31Network security settings must now be configured. The two most basic options are no security and WEP. Either of the

32 Create a Wireless LAN Connection5. Type the WEP network key in the Network key box. Your network key must exactly match the network key of the acce

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 33Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE These instructions are based on the assumption that your Sony Eri

34 Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionNote:The names of wireless networks that are visible to your computer are shown under Available networks. The name

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 356. Click OK. Your network name is displayed on the Wireless Networks tab under Preferred networks. Network security

36 Create a Wireless LAN Connection4. Click Disabled in the Data encryption list. 5. Click OK. 6. Click OK. The configuration of your wireless network

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 376. Type this key again in the Confirm key box. 7. Click OK. 8. Click OK. The configuration of your wireless network

38 Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionUsing the Sony Ericsson Wireless UtilityThe user interface you see when you start the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utilit

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 392. Double-click Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Enable the radio by select

4 ContentsAppendix A - Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103General Connection Parameters for CSD and GPRS . . . . . . .

40 Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionWireless NetworksThe Wireless Networks tab allows you to configure your wireless network connection. Before you beg

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 41• Making a Basic Network Connection Windows 2000/XP on page 18• Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millen

42 Create a Wireless LAN ConnectionStatisticsTransmission activity information is shown on the Statistics tab.Site MonitorThe broadcasting wireless ne

Create a Wireless LAN Connection 435. Click Run. • If the Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter fails any of the diagnostics tests, see Troublesho

44 Advanced Wireless LAN FeaturesAdvanced Wireless LAN FeaturesSetting up an Ad Hoc Group NetworkIn ad-hoc mode, a peer-to-peer network is created. An

Advanced Wireless LAN Features 456. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box. 7. Clic

46 Advanced Wireless LAN FeaturesConfiguring Your Ad Hoc Network with WEP Security1. Under Preferred networks, click the name of your wireless ad hoc

Advanced Wireless LAN Features 47Disable the WLAN1. Right click and select Disable radio.Sharing an Internet ConnectionTo connect a group of compute

48 Advanced Wireless LAN Features1. Select Start Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections. 2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet selec

Advanced Wireless LAN Features 49Static IP Number ManagementSome users may require a static IP number for the WLAN connection in the office and a dyna

Contents 5Sony Ericsson GC89First edition (April 2005)This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improv

50 Advanced Wireless LAN Features1. Open the Wireless Configuration Utility, as described in Create a Wireless LAN Connection on page 18, and click on

Wireless Manager Status Screen 51Wireless Manager Status ScreenTo view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Er

52 Wireless Manager Status ScreenWhen a connection is established, the connection statistics (duration, bytes transmitted, bytes received) are display

Start Using Wireless Manager 53Start Using Wireless Manager1. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or

54 Start Using Wireless ManagerGSM/GPRS IconsWireless LAN IconsWindows® IconsIn addition, the following standard Windows® operating system icons also

Start Using Wireless Manager 55when the GC89 is inserted in your PC and in use.Icon MenusGC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menuRight click one of the following icons

56 Start Using Wireless ManagerConnect/DisconnectIf you are currently disconnected, the menu gives you the option to connect to the most recently used

Start Using Wireless Manager 57Radio Status (Enable / Disable Radio)This menu option is dynamic. It monitors the current state of the GC89 wireless LA

58 Start Using Wireless ManagerWireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE PreferencesYou can change the general behavior of the Wireless Manager by selecting spec

Start Using Wireless Manager 59The radio mode you specify at Wireless Manager start-up appears selected on the Radio tab.Text Messaging TabYou can use

6 IntroductionIntroductionCongratulations and thank you for buying a Sony Ericsson GC89. The GC89 is a combined wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter and quad b

60 Start Using Wireless Manageron, the validity period sets a time limit on how long the service center should keep attempting delivery.Notifications

Start Using Wireless Manager 61• Hide to tray when minimizedIf enabled, when the Wireless Manager is minimized, it removes any window from the taskbar

62 Start Using Wireless Manageractivated when it is later inserted: - Set Preferences Miscellaneous Run this program when Windows Starts. - Set Pr

Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 63Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenThe Telephony Settings screen allows you to view and change the

64 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenVoice line 1 and 2:The voice number or numbers issued with your SIM card that you use for normal voice ca

Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 65SIM lockSome SIM cards are protected with a PIN (Personal Identity Number) at the time of purchase. If th

66 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenChoosing another network:1. Uncheck Automatically choose a network for me.2. Select the network that you

Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 67To change the frequency band setting: 1. Select the button to the left of the desired band. 2. Click Appl

68 Wireless Manager Telephony Settings ScreenOr Click to choose a phone number from your phone book.4. Click Apply to transfer your settings to your

Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 69Note:Data Call Restriction applies to CSD Data calls. There is no equivalent function to restrict GPRS/ED

Introduction 7SIM CardWhen you subscribe to a mobile network operator, you are issued with a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). The SIM conta

70 Wireless Manager SMS Messages ScreenWireless Manager SMS Messages ScreenThe Wireless Manager’s SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, ed

Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen 71Each time the SMS Messages screen receives a new SMS message from the SIM, it checks the status of the SIM Inbo

72 Wireless Manager SMS Messages ScreenReply to an SMS:1. Select the folder where the message is located.2. From the list, select the message to which

Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen 73Moving SMS:1. Select the folder where the message you want to move is located.2. From the list, select the mess

74 Wireless Manager Phone Book ScreenWireless Manager Phone Book ScreenThe Wireless Manager Phone Book screen helps you to organize your GC89’s SIM Ph

Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen 75Phone Book FunctionalityTo Add a Number:1. Select Add New in the Phone Book menu or click on the toolbar or key

76 Wireless Manager Phone Book ScreenTo Move an Entry:1. Select an entry.2. Select Move To in the Phone Book menu. The Move To option is followed by t

Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen 77Note:The file will be saved as a text file in comma separated value (CSV) format. Microsoft® Excel can be used to

78 Wireless Manager Online Services ScreenWireless Manager Online Services ScreenOnline Services is a customized service offered by network operators.

Troubleshooting 79TroubleshootingThis chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your GC89. Some problems require you to contact

8 Getting StartedGetting StartedChecklistMake sure the following items are in the box when you unpack it:• Aluminium protective case for storing the G

80 TroubleshootingWireless Manager Icon ErrorsSoftware ErrorsGSM/EDGE/GPRS Error MessagesGeneral appears in the task barIndicates that the Radio is tu

Troubleshooting 81SIM Card ErrorsWireless LAN Error MessagesWrong PIN/ Wrong PIN2You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. Enter the correct PIN

82 TroubleshootingWireless LAN Performance and Connectivity ProblemsData transfer is sometimes very slowMicrowave ovens and some cordless phones opera

Troubleshooting 83Windows® Error CodesWindows® 98 (SE)Error 619: The port is disconnected during dial-up.An ISDN mode (V110 or V120) has been selected

84 TroubleshootingWindows® 2000All Windows® Operating SystemsError 619: The port is disconnected during dial-up.An ISDN mode (V110 or V120) has been s

Troubleshooting 85Connection Failed. Invalid User Name or Password. Please check and enter the User Name and/or Password in your connection profile.Ch

86 TroubleshootingConnection Failed. Service not supported. Please try again. If the problem continues please contact your Service Provider.Your servi

Additional Information 87Additional InformationSony Ericsson Support WebsiteAt www.SonyEricsson.com/support you can find help and tips in a few clicks

88 Additional InformationRadio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SARYour PC Card is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver (transceiver). When it is tur

Additional Information 89Emergency CallsPC Cards manufactured by Sony Ericsson do not support voice calls, hence their use for essential communication

Getting Started 9Note:Your network key is either 5 or 13 ASCII (text) characters, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) characters.Network and Subscripti

90 Additional InformationTechnical SpecificationsExterior DescriptionProduct name GC89System WLAN 2.4GHz ISM bandGSM 850E-GSM 900GSM 1800GSM 1900PC Ca

Additional Information 91Ambient TemperaturesOperating System SupportElectrical CharacteristicsGSM Performance and technical characteristicsOperating

92 Additional InformationPower ClassesClass 4 (2W) for GSM/GPRS and EGPRS/MCS 1-4 (GMSK);Class E2 (0.5W) for EGPRS/MCS 5-9 (8-PSK)Class 4 (2W) for GSM

Additional Information 93GSM Features SupportedCSD technical dataGPRS technical dataME SIM Lock Network, Network Subset, Service Provider and Corporat

94 Additional InformationGPRS Maximum Data RatesSpeed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maximum

Additional Information 95EDGE Maximum Data RatesSpeed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maximum

96 Additional InformationSupported LanguagesProduct support GC89Quick Start GuidePC SoftwareUser’s Guide (PDF)English (EN)Danish (DA)Dutch (NL)Finnish

Additional Information 97License AgreementLicenseAny use of the enclosed compact disc, diskette or any other media including upgrades thereof (“the So

98 Additional InformationOur WarrantySubject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects i

Additional Information 99Minor variations in camera image appearance may occur between phones. This is nothing uncommon and is not regarded as a defec