Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Updated: 03/2009
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Table of contents Chapter 1 Product Information .......................................................................................... 3 1.1 Feature summary......................................................................................................... 3 1.1.1 Packing list....................................................................................................................3 1.2 System requirements ...................................
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Chapter 1 Product Information Thank you for choosing the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card. This wireless modem provides a high-speed connection to the Internet using your PC and a wireless communications account. Once you are connected, you can surf the Internet using a web browser, send and receive e-mail, and access a virtual private network (VPN) or corporate network, without the need for a phone line or network cable.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 1.2 System requirements To use the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card, you require the following: x An active account with a wireless service provider operating a high-speed third generation (3G) HSDPA wireless network or EDGE wireless network x SIM Card: A SIM card is a small portable memory chip used in cellular telephones. The SIM holds personal identity information, cell phone number, phone book, text messages and other data.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual x Driver software to interface between the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card and your Windows or Mac operating system. Note: this software must be installed before using your Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card. 1.3 Product Specifications 1.3.1 Wireless Network Capabilities The Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card operates over a type of wireless network called HSDPA.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 1.3.3 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature -20oC ~ +55oC Storage temperature -30oC~ +65oC Humidity 93% Vibration (non-operating) 15g peak, 10Hz to 500kHz 1.4 Basic Introduction to the Flying Angel 1.4.1 Indicator Light The indicator light is located on the outside of the device and will light up once inserted into your PC.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Blinking Green The device has detected a GPRS/EDGE (2G) wireless network, and is ready to connect. The device has connected with a GPRS/EDGE (2G) Green wireless network, and is sending or receiving data. Blinking Blue The device has detected a 3G wireless network (WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA), and is ready to connect. The device has connected with a 3G wireless network Blue (WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA), and is sending or receiving data.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Chapter 2 Prepare the Flying Angel 2.1 Inserting the SIM Card and MicroSD Memory Card To use your Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card to connect to the Internet, you need a SIM card from your wireless service provider. The SIM card contains account information used by your wireless provider’s network to validate your access.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual NOTE: You should darken the the line showing the sliding panel outline – it’s not clear from this illustration Figure 2-1 3. Insert SIM card into the thin card slot at the top of the device (as shown in figure 2-2). Make sure that the SIM card is properly seated in the slot and that the gold-colored contact area on the card is facing downwards.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 4. Optional: Insert MicroSD Memory Card into the card holder at the bottom of the device. (The microSD card provides enhanced storage capabilities and is not required to connect to the Internet.) a) Open the cover of the microSD memory card holder (as shown in figure 2-3). MicroSD Card Holder Cover MicroSD Card Holder Figure 2-3 b) Insert the MicroSD Memory Card into the card holder, making sure it is properly seated (as shown in figure 2-4).
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual c) Close the cover of the MicroSD Memory Card holder, and slide the holder gently downward until it snaps into position (figure 2-5). MicroSD Card Holder Cover Figure 2-5 5. Put the back cover of the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card in place and slide it upward until snaps closed (as shown in figure 2-6).
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 2.2 Removing the SIM card and MicroSD Memory Card Please follow the steps below if you wish to remove the SIM card and/or the (optional) microSD memory card for replacement or upgrade. 1. Open the back cover of the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card as directed in section 2.1 above. 2. Remove the microSD memory card as follows: a) Slide the microSD memory card holder upward (as shown in figure 2-7).
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Figure 2-8 c) Close the cover of the microSD memory card holder, and slide the holder gently downward until it snaps into position (figure 2-9). MicroSD Card Holder Cover Figure 2-9 3.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual a) Gently slide SIM card out, pushing upwards. 4. If replacing the SIM card and microSD memory card, please follow the steps in section 2.1 above.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Chapter 3 Connect the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card to your PC 1. Remove the cover from the USB connector of the device. (See figure 3-1.) Fig 3-1 2. Insert the USB connector of the modem into a USB port on your computer. figure 3-2.) (See (Note: An illustration would be helpful here, something like the one below from the Sierra Quickstart guide.
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Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Chapter 4 Installation and Software – Windows PC 4.1 Install Connection Software The Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card comes with the following software which will allow you to connect to the internet, establish modem settings, and manage your data: x x Flying Angel Connection Manager software for Windows Driver software to interface between the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card and your computer’s operating system.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.1-2 4. When the Flying Angel Connection Manager Setup Wizard window opens (figure 4.1-3), click [Next] to continue. Fig. 4.1-3 5. Confirm accept the end user license agreement (figure 4.1-4), and then click [Next].
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.1-4 6. The Setup Wizard will automatically designate a folder location for the setup files. (See figure 4.1-5.) To install to the suggested folder, click [Next]. If you want to set up a different location for the setup files, click [Browse] to select another folder, then click [Next].
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.1-5 7. When you see the Ready to Install screen (figure 4.1-6), click [Install] to start installation.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.1-6 8. Software installation will take a few minutes to complete. (See figure 4.1-7.) Fig. 4.1-7 9. The final menu screen will pop up when the software is installed (figure 4.1-8). Click [Finish] to complete the installation.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.1-8 4.2 Using the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card - PC Make sure the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card is connected to a USB port on your PC, and the modem software and drivers are installed as outlined in Section 4.1, above. When the Flying Angel is properly connected, your PC detects the modem and displays a startup menu in a pop-up window. This startup menu offers you shortcuts to a set of standard modem actions as shown below (figure 4.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.2-1 Table 4.2-2 Flying Angel Connection Manager Startup Menu Detail Startup Menu Command Action Taken Further Details Do nothing Launch Dashboard view of Flying Angel Chapter 4..2.1 Flying Angel Connection Manager to access the full Connection Manager menu of modem functions. Dashboard Explore the device (contacts, Launch the Flying Angel Explorer window Chapter 4.2.4 Flying Angel SMS, ...
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.2-3 Flying Angel Connection Manager Dashboard The icons, buttons, commands, and menu options available in Dashboard view are outlined in table 4-11. Table 4.2-4 Flying Angel Connection Manager Dashboard: Icons and Buttons Network signal level Indicates the level of the network signal The name of the operator detected is shown to the right side of the network signal icon.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Launch Browser Click to launch your default Internet connection and open your default Internet browser to surf the web. Details: Chapter 4.2.5 Internet Options Tools Menu Click to open the preferences and tools menu (see figure 4-12), and set your connections profile. You can select from the Settings Menu Options detailed in Table 4-13. Fig. 4.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Connection History Check for Updates Restart in diagnostic mode Settings Help About 4.2.2 Click to view a detailed history of all the connections made on UMTS, EDGS, GPRS and GSM wireless networks from Flying Angel Connection Manager. Click to check for Flying Angel Connection Manager software updates. This option enables you to send us trace files of Flying Angel Connection Manager in the case of malfunction.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Dashboard to open the Settings Menu. You may also open the Settings Menu from the Flying Angel Explorer window, the Messages window and the Contacts window by clicking [Tools] in the top menu bar, then clicking [Settings]. 2. Select [Connections (Dial-up)], which opens the window shown in figure 4.2-7. Fig. 4.2-7 3. Select [Create New Connection – HSPDA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS (fast)] (figure 4.2-8).
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Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 4. Enter the connection parameters: x Enter a name for your Connection Profile. (See figure 4.2-9.) x Enter the Access Point Name (APN) (See figure 4.2-10 – refer to your wireless provider.) x Enter the Authentication information if necessary (refer to your wireless provider) Fig. 4.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.2-10 5. If your wireless provider requires it, click on the relevant tab in the connection parameters window to enter additional connection information. (See figure 4.2-11.) This information may include DNS/Proxy Information, QoS, R99 QoS, Security, or Advanced Settings. Refer to your wireless provider for more information. Fig. 4.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 6. Click [Finish]. The Connections (Dial-up) window will open with the name of the new connections profile you just created in the List of available connections (see figure 4.2-12). Fig. 4.2-12 7. You may repeat the above Steps 1 through 6 to add as many Connection Profiles as you need. You will require a separate, active account from a wireless service provider for each connection profile you create.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.2-13 x Copy and modify a predefined connection. If your carrier is included in the limited list of wireless providers that is preloaded into the Connection Manager software, you may update and modify the parameters of that predefined connection and save it under a new name. Setting Your Default Connection Profile To set a connection profile as your default, click xxxxxxxxxxxxx. xxxxxxxxx. Xxxxxxxxx.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual For more information on exporting, importing and modifying connections, see Chapter 4.2.5, Settings.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 4.2.3 Internet Options Establishing an Internet Connection Flying Angel Connection Manager makes it simple to connect to the Internet using the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card, after you set up your default wireless connection profile (see Chapter 4.2.2, above).: x Click on the “Connect” button in the Flying Angel Connection Manager Dashboard to launch an Internet connection. (See figure 4.2-3.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 4.2-15), which allows you to disconnect from the Internet with a click. Launching Your Internet Browser To launch the default Internet browser on your PC from Flying Angel Connection Manager: x Click on the “Launch Browser” button in the Flying Angel Connection Manager Dashboard. (Figure 4.2-3.) x Your wireless connection is automatically made in the same way as in the "Establishing an Internet Connection" section above.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 36 x Click on the Settings Menu icon in the Flying Angel Connection Manager Dashboard, then click on “Connection History”. (Figure 4.2-3.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 4.2.4 Flying Angel Explorer Flying Angel Explorer enables you to manage the data associated with your Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card, including SMS messages and contacts. You can launch Flying Angel Explorer (figure 4.2-16) as follows: x From the Flying Angel Connection Manager Dashboard (figure 4.2-3): Click the “Flying Angel Explorer” button OR x From the Startup Menu: Click the radio button for “Explore the device (contacts, SMS, …)” Fig. 4.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Data Card. x Click on [Messages] in the Flying Angel Explorer window to manage SMS text messages. Additional details follow in the Messages section of this chapter. Contacts: you can manage contacts saved to the SIM card in your Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card, as well as the contacts from your mail client. x Click on [Contacts] in the Flying Angel Explorer window to manage contacts. Additional details follow in the Contacts section of this chapter.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual SMS text message saved to the microSD memory card in the device. (Optional – applies only if a microSD card has been installed in the Flying Angel.) SMS text message saved to the PC. Toolbar Command Buttons New SMS Delete Selected SMS Send/Receive SMS Forward Selected SMS Icon? Click to open the SMS editor in order to compose and send an SMS text message to one or more recipients. (See figure 4.2-19.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual x Locate and select your file x Click [Open]: x Click [OK] to import the file the selected message file is shown on the screen Exporting Contacts from Flying Angel Connection Manager You can export your Flying Angel Connection Manager SMS files in a «.xxxxx» or «.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.2-20 Contacts Window – Flying Angel Explorer The buttons, icons, and commands available in the Contacts window are outlined below in table 4.2-21. Table 4.2-21 Flying Angel Connection Manager Contacts: Icons and Buttons Contact Status Icons Contact saved to and retreived from the SIM card in the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card. Contact saved to the microSD memory card in the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Importing Contacts into Flying Angel Connection Manager You can import existing Outlook contact files – usually in «.backup» or «.wph» file format from another location on your computer into Flying Angel Connection Manager as follows: x Click the [Files] button x Select [Import...
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 4.2.5 Manage Your Settings To manage your Flying Angel Connection Manager preferences or change setting parameters: x From the Flying Angel Connection Manager Dashboard: the Settings Menu icon, then select “Settings”.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 3G Wireless Data Card is connected to your PC and detected by Flying Angel Connection Manager: o Do nothing: the Flying Angel Connection Manager Dashboard will open and allow you to choose your preferred action; o Explore the device (contacts, SMS, files, ...
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual You can export an existing connection into a file with an extension «.xml» format as follows: x Select the connection you want to export into a file x Click the [Files] button x Select [Export...] x Indicate a destination path and click [xxxxx]. A connection profile in the form of a file in «xml» format will be created. You can then import this file into other computers in order to automatically recreate the connection profile.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 4.2-22 x Select the external phonebook location of the Contacts on your PC that you would like to sync with the SIM card on the Flying Angel: None, Outlook Contacts, Windows Address Book. Click [OK] to confirm your choice.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual only when you complete one of the following actions: Ͳ Click the Update button Ͳ From the Actions Menu, click, [Update] Click [OK] to confirm your choice. Configuring the Message Options You may select how Flying Angel Connection Manager delivers SMS text messages sent with the Flying Angel. Screenshot? x Check the [Request a delivery report] box if you want to receive an acknowledgement of receipt for each SMS message sent.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Live update NOTE: What are these updates for? PC Sync software, or are you just checking for new messages? Automatically check for new updates: you can set the interval of each update as 1-100 hours. After setting, automatic updates will be execute according to the timer you set. Expert settings Expert settings allows you to automatically retrieve network information for the Flying Angel from your wireless network. (See figure Fig. 4.2-23.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Name displayed You may customize the way the name of your device appears in Flying Angel Connection Manager as shown below in figure Fig. 4.2-24: x Click on [HSUPA Modem], which is the factory-default name given to the device. x x In the Name Displayed field, enter your preferred device name. Click [OK] to confirm your update, and your new device name will appear in the Settings menu. Fig. 4.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Note: you have only three attempts to input PIN code, after three wrong attempts, your SIM will be blocked. It can only be unblocked with the PUK code. You will be asked for this the next time Flying Angel is detected. If the PUK code is known, the PIN code will be reset to "0000". x Change SIM PIN code Note: Need more info to edit this.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Chapter 5 Installation and Software – Macintosh 5.1 Install Connection Software The Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card comes with the following software which will allow you to connect to the internet, establish modem settings, and manage your data: x x Flying Angel Connection Manager software for Macintosh Driver software to interface between the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card and your computer’s operating system.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 5.1-2 If you want to set up a different location for the installation files, select [Change Install Location...] and select an alternative destination (figure 5.1-3). Select Continue to return to the Installation Screen. Select [Install] to start the installation. Fig. 5.1-3 4. Enter the Username and Password and click [OK] to continue with the installation. (Figure 5.1-4.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 5.1-4 4. The installation will take several minutes. When the software has been successfully installed and the “Install Succeeded” screen appears (5.1-5), click [Close]. Fig. 5.1-5 5.2 Using the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card - Mac Make sure the Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card is connected to a USB port on your Mac, and the modem software and drivers are installed as outlined previously in Section 5.1.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Icon 5.2.2 SMS Click to send and manage SMS text messages. For more detail, see Section 5.2.4. PhoneBook Click to manage phone numbers and contacts. For more detail, see Section 5.2.5. Settings Click to establish and update your settings preferences. For more detail, see Section 5.2.6. Info Click for Help.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual arrow key for relevant pulldown menu. (See figure 4-9.) Fig. 5.2-2 5.2.3 Connect to the Internet After you have set your connection parameters (Section 5.2.2), click the blue [connect] button to establish a connection. When a connection has been established, data for Send (Bytes), Receive (Bytes), Connect time, and IP Address will be displayed. (See figure 5.2-3.) Fig. 5.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Select [Disconnect] to close the connection. 5.2.4 SMS Messages Click on the SMS icon in the tool bar to open the SMS main window, shown below in figure 4-11. Fig. 5.2-4 To view SMS messages: x Click the button to select your view from the following folders: inbox, send (sent mail), draft.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual 5.2.5 PhoneBook Click on the PhoneBook icon in the tool bar to open the main window for your contact phone numbers, shown below in figure 5.2-5. Fig. 5.2-5 To manage your contact list and send messages: x Highlight your preferred contact(s) and select [SMS] to send an SMS message to one or more of your contact numbers. x To edit contact information or export the contact, select the contact name and right click . 5.2.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual Fig. 5.2-6 To change your Settings: x Security: You can enhance security for your Flying Angel device by setting the SIM PIN setting: click [On] (for greater security) or [Off]. You may change the SIM PIN by clicking on [Change PIN]. Do the SIM cards have an original PIN code that you need to know for this, or are you setting up one for the first time? x Network Access: Your wireless network access setting is set at [Automatic] by default.
Flying Angel 3G Wireless Data Card User Manual FCC RF Exposure requirements: The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use next to the body is 0.828 W/kg. This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. USB dongle transmitter is approved for use in typical laptop computers.
