User's Manual

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This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It ex-

plains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating

Instructions.

Your computer is equipped with GSM/GPRS enabling you to communicate using radio

frequencies.

Contents

Precautions ..................................................................2

Names and Functions of Parts ...................................5

Installing/Removing a SIM Card .................................7

Installing the Software.................................................8

Appendix .................................................................... 13

Specifications ............................................................ 14

Supplementary Instructions

for GSM/GPRS

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moder-

ate injury.

Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft

Windows

2000 Professional users.

Windows XP : Information for Microsoft

Windows

XP Professional users.

Tablet PC : Information for Microsoft

Windows

XP Tablet PC Edition users.

[Start] - [Run]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Run].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

About the abbreviations in this manual, refer to the table on page 13.

Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS notes are re-

quired.

Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual

Summary of content (16 pages)

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® Supplementary Instructions for GSM/GPRS This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It explains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating Instructions. Your computer is equipped with GSM/GPRS enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies. Contents Precautions .................................................................. 2 Names and Functions of Parts ...................................
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Precautions Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of any Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/ GPRS modem. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product.
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Do not place the computer with GSM/GPRS modem in an area over an air bag or in the vicinity where an air bag may deploy. Air bags inflate with great force and if the computer with GSM/GPRS modem is placed in the air bag deployment area may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle. IMPORTANT! Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/GPRS modem operate using radio signals and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions.
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Precautions For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: 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.
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Names and Functions of Parts Except the followings, refer to the Operating Instructions. Antenna Headset jack LED Indicators ( page 6) Headset ( checknet.pdf “Operating Instructions for using GSM/GPRS”) SIM Card Slot ( page 7) (Appearance may differ depending on specifications.
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Names and Functions of Parts LED Description GSM/GPRS Switch The GSM/GPRS modem powers up independently from the computer regardless of the computer power status and will remain on when the computer’s power is off. This function depends on the setting of the Setup Utility. Power On Indication - Green: A green LED will be used to signal when the GSM/GPRS modem has been powered on. Ring Indication - Amber: The LED will flash when the GSM/GPRS modem has received a ring.
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Installing/Removing a SIM Card Before using GSM/GPRS, set a SIM card to the SIM card slot. CAUTION Do not install/remove the SIM card when the GSM/GPRS modem’s power is on. 1 Power off your computer and GSM/ GPRS modem 2 Installing a SIM card Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the contact side facing downward and with the cut corner in front. CAUTION Contact SIM Card Do not insert the SIM card upside down. Close the cover.
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Installing the Software 1 Turn on or restart the computer. Press F2 while [Panasonic] screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure. If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. 2 Select the [Advanced] menu and confirm the followings. ( page 13) The serial port’s setting is optimal. [On & Off] is selected at [Power SYNC with PC]. If [On & Off] is not set, confirm the power to the GSM/GPRS modem is on. 3 Save the settings and exit the Setup Utility. 4 Input [c:\ut
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6 Confirm that the check mark is added for the serial port you use and select [Install Driver]. Installation will start. (If the message “Digital Signature Not Found” is displayed, select [Yes].) When the installation is complete, select [OK]. 7 Select [Finish] to restart the computer. After the computer is restarted, CheckNet runs automatically. 8 Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Phone and Modem Options] - [Modems].
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Installing the Software 10 Add the check mark for [Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list], then select [Next]. 11 Select [Have Disk]. 12 Input [c:\program files\panasonic\ checknet*1\modem] and select [OK]. *1 This indicates the folder where CheckNet is installed in step 4. This will vary depending on your computer’s setup. 13 Select your GSM/GPRS modem in the list and select [Next]. To confirm the model number of your GSM/GPRS modem, run CheckNet and select [About]. ( checknet.
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15 Select [Next]. If the message “Digital Signature Not Found” is displayed, select [Yes]. 16 Select [Finish]. 17 Making extra settings for GPRS modem. Select your GSM/GPRS modem and select [Properties] in [Phone and Modem Options] - [Modems]. In [Advanced], enter the extra initialization commands as follows. ( checknet.pdf “Operating Instructions for using GSM/GPRS”) AT+CGDCONT=,, Example: :1, :ip, :internet.t-d1.de AT+CGDCONT=1,ip,internet.t-d1.
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Installing the Software Uninstalling the Software CheckNet Use the following menu. Windows 2000 : [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] Windows XP Tablet PC : [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] Wireless module multiplex driver Select [Device Manager]*1-[Multi-port serial adapters]-[Serial Multiplexer] and uninstall the driver.
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Appendix Setup Utility The following parameters have been added in [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. Tablet PC Wireless Modem Disable Enable Power SYNC with PC Independent On & Off Windows 2000 Off Only Windows XP Wireless Modem Port1 I/O IRQ* Port2 I/O IRQ* Disable Enable Auto 3F8/IRQ4 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 3E8/IRQ7 Power SYNC with PC Independent On & Off 2E8/IRQ5 2E8/IRQ5 Off Only * This item is displayed only when [Wireless Modem] is set to [Enable].
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Specifications Type Compliant with ETSI GSM phase 2/2+ standard Class SIM GSM850 Class 4 (2 W) / PCS1900 Class 1 (1 W) Internal SIM card (3 V only) RF Specification Transmit GSM850 (824 MHz to 849 MHz) / PCS1900 (1850 MHz to 1910 MHz) GSM850 (869 MHz to 894 MHz) / PCS1900 (1930 MHz to 1990 MHz) Receive Data Features Data Fax SMS Voice Feature Interface GPRS 14 asynchronous transparent & non-transparent 300 bps/ 1200 bps / 1200/75 bps / 2400 bps/ 4800 bps / 9600 bps / 14400 bps facsimile group 3,
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Memo 15