GC75 Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75 User’s Guide
Content Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 6 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 GC75 Manager Icon Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIM Card Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sony Ericsson GPRS PC Card Modem GC75 Second edition (January 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 PC Card Modem GC75. The GC75 is a 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 GC75 provides wireless communications you no longer need to carry cables, telephone jack converters, chargers and batteries.
Software Overview GC75 Manager You can use the GC75 Manager to: • Display GC75 status information • Create or modify connection settings • Connect to the Internet or a corporate network • Manage GC75 settings • Manage SIM card and PC phonebooks • Send and receive SMS messages Using the GC75 with your Applications Data Programs You can use the GC75 as a modem to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of applications.
Illustrations The illustrations in this manual were obtained using the GC75 on a Microsoft Windows® 2000 operating system. The dialogs that appear on your PC may differ depending on the version of Windows® in use.
Getting Started Checklist Make sure the following items are in the box when you unpack it: • Protective plastic case for storing the GC75 and its antenna • GC75 PC Card • SIM tray • Antenna • 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 GC75 PC Card.
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) GPRS is a new network connection which provides “always on” mobility. The connection set up is fast and, once connected, applications may send and receive data whenever required. In today’s GPRS networks, the GC75 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kbps.
Installation The GC75 Communication Suite CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC75. The software is simple to set up and operate, but before you begin you will need to make sure that the services you require are included on your SIM card subscription. For an explanation of the services that are available see Network and Subscription on page 8.
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 Setup Language dialog opens. Click on the drop down list and select the installation language for your GC75 Software. Click OK. 3. The InstallShield Wizard for Sony Ericsson GC75 Manager opens; follow the instructions on screen. When installation is complete click Finish. 4. Insert the GC75 PC Card.
Start Using GC75 Manager 1. To start GC75 Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson GC75 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 it is blocked and if you fail to enter the Phone Lock PIN correctly your GC75 is locked. Contact your network operator for an unblock code (PUK).
Safe Removal of the GC75 You must stop the GC75 before attempting to remove it. 1. Close the Dial-up Networking Connection. 2. Exit GC75 Manager. 3. Click on the PC Card icon. A list of currently connected PC Cards is displayed. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC75 Wireless Card. 4. A dialog is displayed telling you it is safe to remove the card. Important! Incorrect removal of the GC75 can damage the card. GC75 Manager Icon Status The GC75 Manager Icon icon displays the status of the GC75 network connection.
You can also set the status of the radio transmitter by selecting Settings... in the GC75 Manager File menu. See GC75 Manager Settings Options on page 14, for more details. Connect Connects to the most recently used GC75 dial-up connection. Help Opens the GC75 Manager Online Help. You can also launch the Online Help from the GC75 Manager Help Menu. Pressing F1 in any of the GC75 Manager dialogs opens the relevant help screen. Exit Closes the GC75 Manager, the GC75 Manager Icon remains in the Status Bar.
Leave Radio As Is At shutdown the card is left powered as is (could be on or off depending on previous user action) and any established connection is left alone. Turn Radio Off At shutdown the radio is turned off. Reset card Resets the GC75 default settings. 3. Click the Text Messages tab. 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.
Note: To use the Modem Software Update... option, you must have the Sony Ericsson Update Service Tool. This is freely available on the Sony Ericsson’s web site, see www.SonyEricsson.com for more details. 7. Click OK to save the changes and close the Settings dialog.
Create a Dial-Up Connection 1. Click in the menu bar or select View Connection Wizard. The Connection Wizard opens. 2. Select the radio button next to Create a new dial-up connection, enter a name, for example ‘My Connection’, click Next. 3. The Type of Connection screen opens. From here you select the type of connection you require: • For GPRS see steps 4 to 8 • For CSD/HSCSD see steps 9 to 12 GPRS Connection 4. Select GPRS. Select your Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list.
HSCSD or CSD Connection 9. Select CSD/HSCSD. Select your Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list. If your Network Operator 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.
Modify a Connection 1. Select Modify a Dial-up 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. Delete a Connection 1. Select Delete a Dial-up connection. The Select a Connection drop down menu is activated. Click on the menu and select the connection you want to delete. 2. Click Next. The Success screen is displayed. Click Finish to close the Connection Wizard.
GC75 Manager Status Screen The Status Screen is displayed when GC75 Manager opens. You can also open the Status screen by clicking or selecting View Status. Menu Bar Screen Icons GSM/GPRS Available Signal Strength Network Operator Current Status SMS Full Icon New SMS received Connected Icon Connect/ Disconnect Button Connection drop down menu The Status screen shows detailed SIM card and network status information.
The Connection Monitor The Connection Manager provides a means to connect, cancel or disconnect a GPRS or HSCSD/ CSD data session. A drop-down selection box displays all the connections you have defined. A drop-down menu allows you to quickly select the connection. The Control button, located underneath the drop down menu, changes it’s appearance depending on the state of the GC75 connection.
GC75 Manager Telephony Settings Screen The Telephony Settings screen allows you view and change the GSM settings of the GC75. The functions of the Telephony Settings screen are very similar to the settings that you have access to via a mobile phone’s display. Note: Your GC75 has to be connected to your computer to make changes to the settings. 1. Click or select View Telephony Settings. The window is divided into two areas: the navigation area on the left and the information area on the right.
Data: The number used to make a data call to the GC75 (Mobile Terminated). Fax: The number used to send a fax to the GC75. Click Apply when you have finished, to transfer the changes back to your GC75. This may take a few seconds. SMS Service Centre When you send a text message it goes to your operator's service centre, they then forward it to the correct recipient. The SMS service centre is identified by a telephone number.
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 GC75 Manager. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in succession, the SIM card is blocked and you need a PUK code, from your network operator, to unblock the SIM card. • To activate the SIM card lock, select the On radio button. Caution! Only activate the SIM card lock if you know the PIN code.
Choosing another network: 1. Uncheck the Let my GC75 automatically choose a network for me. 2. Select the network that you want to use. 3. Click Apply to transfer the setting to your GC75. The message Please wait appears briefly on the screen. If you are not allowed to use the network that you have chosen, Forbidden is displayed. Note: HSCSD is not available in every GSM network and requires a supplementary roaming agreement between mobile operators for visiting users to use HSCSD.
Divert Calls Note: The GC75 does not make or answer voice calls. The divert function enables you to send the voice call to an alternative number where they can be answered. For example, the mobile network voicemail service. However you can make and answer fax and data calls, providing you have appropriate software on your PC to handle them.
3. If you know which phone number to divert your calls to, type the number in the text box next to the divert option you have chosen. Or Click to choose a phone number from your phonebook. 4. Click Apply to transfer them to your GC75. This may take a few seconds. Your Line 1 divert setting has now been stored in the network. Fax If you want to route your incoming fax calls to another number, you can use the Call divert service. Note: The Call divert service may not be available on all networks.
• all outgoing calls. • all outgoing international calls. • all outgoing international calls except to your own country. • all incoming calls. • all incoming calls when you are abroad (when roaming). A password, issued with your subscription, is required to turn a call restrict on or off. Contact your network operator for further information. Line 1 (restrict calls) Fax (restrict calls) and Data (restrict calls) To Change the call restrict status for line 1, fax and data calls: 1.
GC75 Manager Phonebook Screen The GC75 Manager Phonebook screen helps you to organize your GC75’s SIM Phonebook. The Phonebook Screen A SIM Phonebook can easily become disorganised; you can use the Phonebook screen to manage your SIM Phonebook entries. You can add new numbers, edit existing numbers and export and import entries. 1. Click to display the Phonebook screen. 2. Icons appear in the left pane representing the SIM Phonebook and Saved Phonebook .
Phonebook Functionality To Add a Number: 1. Select Add new in the Phonebook menu or click on the toolbar or key Ctrl and N. 2. The New Phonebook Entry dialog opens. 3. Enter the name and phone number. 4. Click OK to save the entry or Cancel to close the dialog. Note: Phonebook 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. 2.
To Move an Entry: 1. Select an entry. 2. Select Move To in the Phonebook menu. The Move To option is followed by the name of the Phonebook you haven’t selected the entry from. 3. The entry is moved from its current Phonebook and placed in the selected one. The new entry is assigned the next available position in the destination Phonebook. To Import an Entry or Phonebook: 1. Select Import from the Phonebook menu. 2. Select the Replace With Existing Phonebook or Merge with existing Phonebook radio button. 3.
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 Phonebook menu. Click Yes to confirm the deletion. Note: If you want to delete all numbers, select Select All from the Edit menu before clicking Delete. To Send a New SMS Message: 1.
GC75 Manager SMS Messages Screen The GC75 Manager’s SMS Messages screen enables you to view, compose, edit, save, copy, delete, reply or forward SMS messages from your GC75 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.
A copy of each SMS that you have sent is stored in this folder. Click on the folder icon to display them. Any composed messages that have not been sent are displayed when you click on this icon. SMS stored in this folder can be edited or sent when the GC75 is connected. Any SMS that fail during transmission are also stored here, you can resend them at any time. Each time the SMS Messages screen receives a new SMS message from the SIM it checks the status of the SIM Inbox.
Note: If you want to copy text, select Copy (Ctrl and C) from the Edit menu instead of Cut (Ctrl and X). 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. Type your reply and click Send.
Note: To move all messages, click Select All from the Edit menu before you select Move to Saved Messages. Copy an SMS: 1. Select the folder where the message you want to copy is located. 2. From the list, select the message. The contents of the message are displayed in the information view. 3. Click Copy to Saved Messages from the Messages menu. 4. The selected message is moved. Note: To copy all messages, click Select All from the Edit menu before you select Copy to Saved Messages.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your GC75. Some problems require you to contact your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. GC75 Manager Icon Errors appears in the task bar Indicates that the Radio is turned off. Right click the CMI, select Radio Settings from the sub menu, select On. Indicates that the GC75 cannot find a network, there is no network appears in within range or the received signal is too weak.
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 24 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. See Phone lock on page 23. PIN blocked/ PIN2 blocked You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times in succession.
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, during dial-up 2 Make sure that the server you are dialling is OK, 3 Make sure that Analogue mode has not been selected with 57.
All Windows® Operating Systems Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated during dial-up 40 Troubleshooting The APN entry is incorrect, the signal is weak or the connection is lost whilst dialling. See the support section on www.SonyEricsson.com site for a full list of network operator APNs.
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 GC75 efficiently • function guides • additional help Important Information Please read this information before using your GC75. Recommendations • Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment, for example equipment in hospitals and cars, is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment is not, therefore: Do not use your GC75 near medical equipment without requesting permission. The GC75 may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically implanted equipment. Pacemaker patients should be aware that the use of a GC75 very close to a pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction.
Technical Specifications Product name GC75 System E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Services supported CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, SMS Speech services are not supported SIM Card Small plug-in card, 3V or 5V type SIM Lock supported Type Number 6130201-BV Exterior Description Size PC Card Type II, 16 bit 85.6 mm long x 54.0mm wide x 5.0 mm thick Weight 38g including antenna, excluding SIM card Battery Powered via the PC card slot i.e.
Maximum Current 800mA 800mA Maximum Power Consumption 2W 3W Operating System Support Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows£ 98 (SE) Microsoft Windows£ Me Microsoft Windows£ 2000 Microsoft Windows£ XP Minimum PC Specification Processor size as recommended by Microsoft for the version of Windows® in use 30 MB free disk space Current Consumption Current Consumption Standby Switched on but not making a call and not attached to GPRS Current Consumption < 5 mA Idle Connected to the Internet usi
GSM Performance and technical characteristics Dimension GSM 900/ E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Frequency Range TX: 880 – 914 MHz RX: 925 – 959 MHz TX: 1710 – 1785 MHz RX: 1805 – 1880 MHz TX: 1850 – 1910 MHz RX: 1930 – 1990 MHz Channel Spacing 200 kHz 200 kHz 200 kHz Number of Channels 175 Carriers * 8 (TDMA) 374 Carriers * 8 (TDMA) 299 Carriers * 8 (TDMA) Modulation GMSK GMSK GMSK TX Phase Accuracy 5 degrees (RMS) 20 degrees (Peak) 5 degrees (RMS) 20 degrees (Peak) 5 degrees (RMS) 20 d
CSD technical data Standards AT commands industry standard ETSI 07.05, 07.07 and 07.10, V.25ter command set supported CSD Data Rates 9.6 kbps or 14.4 kbps depending on the GSM network Compression MNP5 (Increases data rate up to 2x depending on data type) V.42bis (Increases data rate up to 4x depending on data type) GSM network support required for compression Error Correction End to End MNP2 and LAPM (V.42) RLP Requires GSM Network support GSM/ISDN According to V.
GPRS technical data Data Rates Multislot class 10 supported See table below 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£ GPRS Specification SMG SMG31bis R Reference Point Physical layer: RS232 virtual COM port Authentication mechanisms PAP and CHAP supported IP Connectivity PDP type IP is supported IPv4, terminated
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. SMS Technical Data Concatenated SMS Yes.
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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 6130201-BV, and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.
FCC Statement c FC Before a modem is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC for each model. Body worn measurements are made while the product is in use and worn on the body with an Sony Ericsson accessory.
Appendix A - Connection Parameters General Connection Parameters for CSD/HSCSD and GPRS 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.
GPRS Specific Parameters Required Useful information Enable Data Compression Select to Enable Data Compression. Data compression enables information to be transmitted beyond the actual connection speed. Data, particularly text and graphics, usually contain repeated sequences of identical information. Data compression works by replacing many characters of repeated information with a few characters and transmitting only one copy of repeated sequences of data.
Glossary Bearer GPRS Path over which data flows. Specifically in CSD and HSCSD, the type of telephony link from the GSM network to the server - V PSTN or ISDN. General Packet Radio Services. GSM Global System for Mobile Communications. GSM is the world’s most widely-used digital mobile phone system, now operating in over 160 countries around the world. bps Bits per second - rate of data flow. GSM 900 COM Port Windows® Defines a serial/RS-232 port within the environment.
LAN PSTN Local Area Network. Public Switched Telephone Network, for example ordinary analogue phone line for speech and/or computer modem. ME Mobile Equipment. MO Mobile Origination. For example, an SMS message sent from a mobile terminal. MMI RADIUS Remote Access Dial-In Service. Facility at the ISP or corporation to manage remote data connections. RX Receive Man-Machine Interface. MS SC Service Centre (for SMS). Mobile Station. Service Provider MT Mobile Termination.
TLS Transport Layer Security. Used by Web browsers, for example. TX Transmit Type II Refers to thickness of a PC Card as defined in the specification from PCMCIA. URL Uniform Resource Locator. USSD Unstructured Supplementary Services Data. Narrowband GSM data service. For example entering *79*1234# might return the stock price for stock 1234. V.110 ETSI standard for data over an ISDN circuit. V.120 ETSI standard for data over an ISDN circuit. VPN Virtual Private Network. WAP Wireless Application Protocol.
Index A N Assembling the Unit 10 Network and Subscription 8 Circuit Switched Data (CSD) 8 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) 9 High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD) 8 Short Message Service (SMS) 9 C Circuit Switched Data (CSD) 8 CSD technical data 46 Current Consumption 44 O D Operating System Support 44 Deleting a SMS 35 Documentation 6 P Phone Numbers 22 E Exporting a Phonebook 31 Radio power output 48 Radio Settings 13 G GC75 Manager 6 GC75 Manager Icon 12 GC75 Manager Status Screen 20 Ge
Wireless Connection Information Menu Connect 14 Exit 14 Help 14 Open 13 Radio Status 13 Working with Phonebooks 30 Index 59
