GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Users manual FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION Read this information before using your handset In August 1996 the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna. Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the users body and the handset, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components. Body-
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GSM/GPRS CF+ Card First edition V1 (E1290) June 2003 ii GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Contents Safety instructions ........................................................................... iv Chapter 1 Product introduction ............................................... 1-1 Welcome! ............................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Package Contents ...................................................... 1-1 Specifications ............................................................. 1-2 1.2 CF card parts .............................................................. 1-2 1.3 1.4 LED status description................................................ 1-2 Installing and removing a SIM card ............................ 1-3 1.5 Connecting to a PCMCIA adapter .............................. 1-4 1.6 1.7 Installing to a notebook PC......................................... 1-5 Installing to a PDA ...................................................... 1-5 1.8 1.9 Connecting a headset................................................. 1-6 Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Notebook PC installation ........................................ 2-1 System requirements.................................................. 2-1 Driver installation ........................................................ 2-1 2.2.1 Windows XP/2000 driver installation ............ 2-1 2.2.2 Windows 98/ME driver installation ................ 2-2 Installing mobile PhoneTools ...................................... 2-3 mobile PhoneTools functions ...................................... 2-7 Creating a GPRS connection ..................................... 2-8 Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Pocket PC installation ............................................. 3-1 System requirements.................................................. 3-1 Installing pocket PhoneTools ...................................... 3-1 Running pocket PhoneTools ....................................... 3-5 pocket PhoneTools functions ...................................... 3-7 3.4.1 Main menu .................................................... 3-7 3.4.2 Dialer menu .................................................. 3-8 Creating a GPRS connection ..................................... 3-9 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card iii Safety instructions Use of radio equipment is prohibited in hospitals. DO NOT use the GSM/GPRS CF card phone or online network features in hospitals to avoid interference with medical equipment. Most airlines have restrictions on using electronic devices. DO NOT use the GSM/GPRS CF card while on an airplane, especially during take off and landing, to avoid interference with normal operation of aviation instruments. use the GSM/GPRS CF card while at any gas station. Make sure to shut off the unit before entering the gas station to avoid hazards. Traffic laws prohibit the use of radio communication equipment while driving. DO NOT use the GSM/GPRS CF card or any radio communication equipment while driving to avoid distraction and prevent accidents. If the equipment must be used, be sure to use hand-free accessories. When turned on, radio communication equipment units continuously emit a radio wave. It is recommended to shut off the radio equipment when not in use to minimize electromagnetic waves, and save battery power. iv GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Check if all peripherals are properly connected before turning on any equipment. Make sure to disconnect the power plug from the power source before installing or removing peripherals. Make sure to dry your hands before handling the product to prevent water from seeping through the internal parts. Droplets of water may cause short circuit and damage to the product. DO NOT place the unit near steaming electrical appliances, such as electric pots and thermal jars, etc. Use the product only under a dry environment. Humid places are not appropriate for the product. DO NOT use the product in damp environments, such as bathrooms. DO NOT place the product on unstable surfaces. Make sure to place it on a sturdy table and in a place beyond the reach of children. DO NOT share the same extension power line for the product and high power-consuming appliances to avoid power overload. NEVER attempt to disassemble the product! Doing so may cause permanent damage to the product and void the warranty. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card v Notes vi GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Product Introduction Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the GSM/GPRS CF+ card!
The GSM/GPRS CF+ card is a tri-band CompactFlash (CF) card that extends your mobility in the world as it can operate at 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz. The CF card allows not only high-speed GPRS data transmission but also voice communication capability through a headset. The card fits any computer equipped with a Compact Flash (CF) Type II socket or Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) Type II socket with a CF adapter. With this GSM/GPRS CF+ card and your notebook PC or PDA, you can easily tap into the sophisticated world of wireless communication, anytime, anywhere!
Surf the web, send and receive e-mails and SMS, receive phone calls, and more!
1 r e t p a h C Package Contents 1.1 Check your package for the following items:
GSM/GPRS CF+ card Headset PCMCIA adapter Support CD (includes software, drivers, utilities, and reference manual) Users manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your dealer. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 1-1 Product Introduction 1.2 Specifications Frequency Operating modes GPRS mode GSM mode LED Power Dimensions Weight Tri-band operation (900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz) GSM/GPRS Class B, multi-slot class 10 Downlink speed up to 57.6 Kbps Uplink speed up to 28.8 Kbps Upload and download speeds up to 9.6 Kbps 2-way SMS (Short Message Service) Voice (using headset for audio input/output) Tri-color LED indicates network status 3.3V for both PCMCIA and CompactFlash slots 65.9mm x 45.2mm x 10.5mm 25g C h a p t e r 1 1.3 CF card parts Antenna 50-pin interface connector (female) LED SIM card slot Antenna lock Headset connector 1.4 LED status description LED color LED status Connection status OFF Green Green Red OFF No connection Blinks every second GSM/GPRS network search in progress Blinks every 3 seconds Connected to a network Blinks every 3 seconds Transferring voice/data to a remote party Orange Blinks every 3 seconds Roaming 1-2 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Product Introduction Installing and removing a SIM card 1.5 You need to use a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card with your CF card to allow mobile communication through GPRS or GSM modes. To install a SIM card:
1. Locate the SIM card slot. 2. Position the SIM card with the contact gold plate up and the notched corner parallel to the antenna. 3. Insert the SIM card all the way into the slot.
(The edge of the SIM card should align with the side of the CF card slot.) 1 r e t p a h C To remove a SIM card:
1. Locate the SIM card eject hole at the back of the CF card. 2. Insert a pen tip on the eject hole and slide it toward the direction of the arrow. The SIM card slides out. 3. Remove the SIM card from the slot. Eject hole SIM card GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 1-3 Product Introduction Connecting to a PCMCIA adapter 1.6 The PCMCIA card adapter included in the product package fits in any PC equipped with a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
(PCMCIA) Type II socket. To connect the CF card to a PCMCIA adapter:
1. Position the CF card and the PCMCIA adapter as shown. C h a p t e r 1 DO NOT flip up the CF card antenna at this time to avoid breaking the hinge. 2. Slide the side grooves of the CF card to the rails of the adapter. The 50-pin female connector on the card should match the 50-pin male connector on the adapter. Rail 50-pin male connector 50-pin female connector
(underneath) Side groove 3. Carefully press the CF card into the slot until it fits completely. PCMCIA adapter lock The adapter has a lock that secures the card and protects the connector pins. When not in use, slide the latch to the upper right corner of the groove. Lock groove Latch location when locked 1-4 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 1.7 Installing to a notebook PC Product Introduction To install the CF card to your notebook PC:
1. Insert the CF card to the PCMCIA adapter. See section 1.6 Connecting to a PCMCIA adapter for instructions. Always connect the CF card to the PCMCIA adapter before installing into a notebook PC. 1 2 1 r e t p a h C 2. Install the card into a Type II PCMCIA slot of your notebook PC. 3. Flip up the antenna perpendicular to the card. 3 1.8 Installing to a PDA To install the CF card to your PDA:
1. Insert the card into the Type II CF card slot of your PDA. 2. Flip up the antenna parallel to the card. 2 1 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 1-5 Product Introduction Connecting a headset 1.9 To make or receive voice calls, you need to connect the headset to the connector on the side of the CF card. The headset that came with your card package includes an ON/OFF switch. Press the switch to answer a voice call. Press the switch again to terminate a call. C h a p t e r 1 Headset connector ON/OFF switch 1-6 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 2 r e t p a h C Notebook PC installation System requirements 2.1 Before using your GSM/GPRS CF+ card, make sure that your notebook PC has the following:
Pentium II 233MHz (or faster) CPU Type II PC card slot Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP operating system a hard disk drive with at least 20MB free space at least 32MB system memory for Windows 98/ME or at least 64MB for Windows 2000/XP GPRS/Fax option (included in the subcription contract with your SIM card operator) 2.2 2.2.1 Windows XP/2000 driver installation Driver installation Make sure to insert the GSM/GPRS CF+ card into the card slot before installing the driver. 1. Turn on your notebook PC. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears to guide you through the installation. Click Next. 2. Select GPRS Modem. Click Next. 3. Click Finish to complete the installation. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 2-1 Notebook PC installation 2.2.2 Windows 98/ME driver installation Make sure to insert the GSM/GPRS CF+ card into the card slot before installing the driver. 1. Turn on your notebook PC. The Add New Hardware Wizard appears to guide you through the installation. Click Next. 2. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Click Next. C h a p t e r 2 3. Check Specify a location. Insert the support CD and click Browse to select the path E:\Driver. 4. Click Next. 4. Click Finish to complete the installation. 2-2 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Notebook PC installation 2.3 Installing mobile PhoneTools To install mobile PhoneTools:
1. Make sure that that GSM/GPRS CF+ card is installed in the card slot of your notebook PC. 2. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The mobile PhoneTools setup program is automatically launched if Autorun is enabled in your PC. If the setup program did not start automatically, follow these steps:
a. Select the Run command from the Start menu on the taskbar. b. Assuming that D: is your CD-ROM drive, type D:\Setup.exe on the command bar. OR Select the drive that contains the support CD. Click Browse, double-
click Setup.exe. 3. The installation wizard starts and guides you through the step-by-step installation. Follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. The mobile PhoneTools program group is added to your Start menu, and the is appears on your desktop after you have successfully installed icon the program. Proceed to the next page for the step-by-step installation process. 2 r e t p a h C GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 2-3 Notebook PC installation mobile PhoneTools installation process 1. Launch the installation wizard. 2. Select your desired language from
(See step 2 on the previous page.) the list that appears. C h a p t e r 2 3. Click on Install the application. 4. Click Install mobile PhoneTools. 5. The mobile PhoneTools setup screen appears. Click Next to continue the installation. 6. Read the license agreement, then click Yes. 2-4 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Notebook PC installation 7. Enter your registration information. Click Next. 8. Specify the destination folder for the PhoneTools files. Click Next. 2 r e t p a h C 9. If you have previously installed mobile PhoneTools, you will be asked if you want to keep the documents (files) from the previous version. Click Yes to keep, or No to erase files from the previous version. 10. Specify the program folder where Setup will add the PhoneTools program icons. Click Next. 11. Review your settings then click Next to start copying the program files. Click Back if you want to change any of the settings. 12. Wait while Setup copies and installs the program files. The screen shows the setup status. Click Cancel if you wish to stop the installation. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 2-5 Notebook PC installation 13. Specify the phonebook that you 14. Check the item Yes, I want to wish to use with mobile PhoneTools. You may either select from the available list or create a new phonebook. Click Next. restart my computer now. Click Finish to complete Setup and restart your computer. C h a p t e r 2 15. After you have restarted your 16. Type in the required information, computer, run the mobile PhoneTools. From your Windows desktop, click Start then Programs. Select mobile PhoneTools to specify your location, and phone and modem information. then click OK when done. The mobile PhoneTools user interface appears after you have finished the settings. See next section for the user interface functions. You only need to set your location, and phone and modem information the first time you run mobile PhoneTools. The above screens will not appear the next time you run the program. 2-6 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Notebook PC installation 2.4 mobile PhoneTools functions Make sure that you have inserted a SIM card into the GSM/GPRS CF card if you wish to make a call or connect to the Internet. See section 1.5 Installing and removing a SIM card for instructions. Network signal indicator Roaming indicator Click to display your phonebook Click to display online help Click to make a call connection after dialing a desired phone number 2 r e t p a h C Click to close mobile PhoneTools Click to minimize mobile PhoneTools and place an icon on the taskbar Battery power indicator When blinking, indicates that you have new email or fax messages Network operator name Click to display special functions Click to terminate a call Click to access all mobile PhoneTools functionalities and setup options Launches or ends GPRS connection Opens the Send Message window to write and send SMS messages Opens the Send E-mail window Opens the Phonebook Synchronizes your Phonebook Provides information on cellular, phonebook, and SMS capacities Click the mobile PhoneTools icon on your desktop anytime to display the user interface. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 2-7 Notebook PC installation 2.5 Creating a GPRS connection 1. Click the Menu button. From the pop-up menu, click Setup then select Internet connections... 2. Double-click the Add New GPRS Connection icon. C h a p t e r 2 3. Click Next. 4. Select Create a new connection. Click Next. 2-8 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 5. Type a name for your connection. Select the country where you are located and your operator (service provider). Click Next. Notebook PC installation 6. Select the type of connection that you wish to set up. Click Next. 2 r e t p a h C 7. Enter the access point name 8. Enter the IP address provided by
(APN) provided by your operator. Click Next. your operator. Click Next. 9. Set your network access 10. Click Next. configuration based on the information provided by your operator. Click Next. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 2-9 Notebook PC installation 11. Click Next. 12. When prompted to create a fall-
back connection, select No. C h a p t e r 2 13. Click Finish when done creating a 14. The GPRS connection icon GPRS connection. appears on the window. Double-
click the icon whenever you wish to connect to the network. 2-10 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Pocket PC installation System requirements 3.1 Before using your GSM/GPRS CF+ card, make sure that you have the following:
A PDA (Pocket PC) with at least 6MB free space, a Type II CF card slot, and a Pocket PC 2002 operating system A computer with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP operating system 3.2 Installing pocket PhoneTools Make sure that you have installed ActiveSync on your computer before installing pocket PhoneTools. Refer to your Pocket PC user manual for more information on ActiveSync. To install pocket PhoneTools:
1. Connect your Pocket PC to your computer. 2. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The pocket PhoneTools setup program is automatically launched if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If the setup program did not start automatically, follow these steps:
a. Select the Run command from the Start menu on the taskbar. b. Assuming that D: is your CD-ROM drive, type D:\Setup.exe on the command bar. OR Select the drive that contains the support CD. Click Browse, double-
click Setup.exe. 3. The installation wizard starts and guides you through the step-by-step installation. Follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. Proceed to the next page for the step-by-step installation process. 3 r e t p a h C GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 3-1 Pocket PC installation pocket PhoneTools installation process 1. Launch the installation wizard. 2. Select your desired language from
(See step 2 on the previous page.) the list that appears. 3. Click on Install the application. 4. Click Install pocket PhoneTools. C h a p t e r 3 5. The pocket PhoneTools setup screen appears. Click Next to continue the installation. 6. Read the license agreement, then click Yes. 3-2 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 7. Specify the destination folder for the PhoneTools files. Click Next. Pocket PC installation 8. Wait while Setup copies and installs the program files. The screen shows the setup status. Click Cancel if you wish to stop the installation. 9. The screen shows your computer establishing a connection to your mobile device. Click Cancel if you wish to stop the process. 10. When prompted, click Yes to use the default BVRP Software pocket PhoneTools directory, or click No if you wish to install the files to another directory. 3 r e t p a h C 11. The screen shows the installation status. Click Cancel if you wish to stop the process. 12. When done, you are asked to check your mobile device if you need to perform additional steps to complete the installation. Click OK. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 3-3 Pocket PC installation 13. When the installation is complete, the pocket PhoneTools icon appears in the Programs menu of your mobile device. Proceed to the next section to run and configure pocket PhoneTools. C h a p t e r 3 3-4 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Pocket PC installation 3.3 Running pocket PhoneTools 1. From the Programs window, tap the pocket PhoneTools icon. 2. Tap Yes when prompted to select a network operator. 3 r e t p a h C 3. Type the required operator 4. Tap OK. settings. Tap OK. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 3-5 Pocket PC installation 5. When prompted, tap Yes to save 6. After saving your changes, the your changes. pocket PhoneTools interface appears. Proceed to the next section for information on the pocket PhoneTools functions. C h a p t e r 3 To connect to a network, proceed to section 3.5 Creating a GPRS connection. 3-6 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Pocket PC installation 3.4 pocket PhoneTools functions 3.4.1 Main menu Tap to display the Outbox items Tap to display the Inbox items Tap to display sent messages Tap to sort items Display area Toolbar items Tap to display your cellular phonebooks 3 r e t p a h C Tap to show or hide the toolbar Toolbar items Tap to retrieve SMS Tap to launch the Dialer menu Tap to create a new SMS Tap to add a phonebook entry Tap to connect to the Internet See the Pocket PC online help for more details on the pocket PhoneTools functions. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 3-7 Pocket PC installation 3.4.2 Dialer menu To launch the Dialer menu, simply tap the Dialer... icon on the main menu toolbar. Tap to end a phone call Tap to make a phone call Tap to clear an dialled number C h a p t e r 3 Tap to connect to the Internet Tap to dial the number you wish to call Tap to display battery status Tap to display connection status Tap to turn speaker ON or OFF Tap to turn microphone ON or OFF Tap and hold this slider to adjust the audio volume Tap to display a log of your calls Tap to make a fast call from a stored phone number Tap to select a contact number See the Pocket PC online help for more details on the Dialer functions. 3-8 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Pocket PC installation 3.5 Creating a GPRS connection 1. From the PhoneTools taskbar, tap 2. From the General Setup screen, Tools then Settings. tap Internet Connection. 3 r e t p a h C 3. Tap New... to create a connection. 4. Type a name for your connection then tap Next. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 3-9 Pocket PC installation 5. Check the box beside Internet Explorer. Tap Next. 6. Select GPRS for the network to use. Tap Next. C h a p t e r 3 7. Enter the access point name
(APN) provided by your operator. Tap Next. 8. Configure your IP address based on the information provided by your operator. Tap Next. 3-10 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card Pocket PC installation 9. Configure your DNS addresses 10. Tap Next. based on the information provided by your operator. Tap Next. 3 r e t p a h C 11. Tap Next. 12. Select No when prompted to create a fall-back connection. Tap Next. GSM/GPRS CF+ Card 3-11 Pocket PC installation 13. The new connection you created My Connection is added to the list. Tap OK to close the window and return to the General Setup menu. 14. Tap the OK to go to the pocket PhoneTools main menu. C h a p t e r 3 15. Tap the Internet connection icon 16. Tap the network connection icon to start connecting to a network. on the taskbar to display the connection status. Internet Connection 3-12 GSM/GPRS CF+ Card