BandLuxe C32 Series User manual

The
BandLuxe
C32X
Series User
Manual
PN: 65003400011 (Rev.A)

Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started 3
Chapter 2 Connecting 9
Chapter 3 SMS 13
Chapter 4 Settings 15
Chapter 5 Statistics & Information 18
Chapter 6 Q&A 20
Chapter 7 Important Safety Information and
Glossary 23

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The BandLuxe C32X Series
Chapter 1
Getting Started

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Getting Started
What’s in the box
1.BandLuxe C32X Series:
Insert this into an USB port.
Features
●Supports 2G, 3G, 3.5G and HSPA+ standards
●SMS Messaging
●USB Interface
●microSD storage
●Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 compatibility
●Does not interfere with other USB
peripherals
●Multi language interface (English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese,
Russian, Portuguese and Finnish)
●Plug & Play
Before You Install
Information
Before installing the C32X Series, we recommend obtaining the
following information from the SIM Card Mobile network operator:
Access Point Name (APN)
-For many carriers, the APN may simply be Internet.
Phone Number
-The Phone Number to dial to establish a network connection.
BandLuxe software helps input this number correctly.
Password (Optional)
-Some (but not many) carriers require a password.
Notice: BandLuxe C32X Series is radio device,
please be aware to keep metal materials
away from the device.
Insert the SIM Card & microSD Memory Card
1. Remove the cap (fig. 1)
2. Follow the arrow direction to insert the SIM card. (fig. 2)
3. Micro SD card reader is equipped. Follow the arrow direction to
insert the micro SD card. (fig. 3)
*micro SD card is an optional purchased accessory.
Hardware Installation
With the SIM card properly inserted, the C32X Series may now be
installed into the computer via USB port.
1. Insert the C32X Series into the computer.
2. The LED should light up when connection is established, though it
may be obscured.

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Software Installation
The process and appearance of certain software elements in Windows
Vista will be somewhat different than in 2000/XP. These differences
are minor and should not limit the functionality of the C32X Series in
any way.
New Hardware Detection
Windows 2000/XP
Once the C32X Series is connected, a dialog box should pop up from
the Toolbar Hardware Connection Icon. The device will be identified as
the BandLuxe C32X Series 3.5G HSDPA Utility.
Windows Vista
In Vista, a pop-up window may appear. Click Allow to proceed.
After the first pop-up, all other aspects for software installation will be
identical in all compatible versions of Windows.
Software installation should proceed automatically. If it does not, it may
be initiated from My Computer, where the C32X Series will be
identified as a CD-ROM device. Sometimes a restart will occur during
installation. If it does, reinitiate installation from My Computer.
3G Modem or microSD card reader
When the device is connected to computer for the first time, please
choose the upper option (3G) of the pop-up dialog to install the
software. The Install Shield Wizard window will open, indicating that
the Wizard is checking the installed OS version. If choose the bottom
option (microSD) of the pop-up dialog, the device will be used as
microSD card reader.
Install Shield Wizard
Setup Language Selection
Preparation
The C32X Series will automatically use the appropriate language for
your OS, if available.
Welcome
The Setup Wizard window opens automatically. The first page contains
OS compatibility and legal disclaimers. Click Next to continue.

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License Agreement
Click I accept the terms in the license agreement > Next to
continue.
Select Installation Folder
Click Change to manually select a folder.
Change Current Destination Folder
Highlight the folder and click OK to select it. Click Cancel to close the
Browse window.
Confirm Installation
Click Back to change any preceding information or settings. Click
Install to begin installation.
Installation
Installation time will vary, depending on the computer.
Installation Complete

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When installation is complete, click Finish to exit. The Connection
Manager will open automatically.

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Home Screen
1. Signal Strength
2. Minimize
3. Radio Technology
4. Mobile Network Operator
5. Connection Status
6. Connection Time Elapse
7. Total Data Uploaded
8. Total Data Downloaded
9. Menu
10. Home Screen
11. Connect/Disconnect
12. Close
Note: The Home screen only indicates 3G (internet) connection status.
After installation, the C32X Series automatically initiates 2G (SMS)
functions upon successful connection to the computer. Text messages
can be sent or received, even if the Home screen indicates no
connection.
Menu Screen
SMS: Text message folders such as Inbox, Draft, etc.
Setting: General, SMS, SIM, Radio and Network preferences.
Statistics: Upload/Download graphs, totals and connection log.
Contacts: C32X Series, SIM Card and Outlook Contact lists.
Profile: Connection profile setup/options.
Information: Device, Version and Signal specifics.
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The BandLuxe C32X Series
Chapter 2
Connecting

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Chapter 2
Connecting
Establishing a Connection
With the C32X Series fully installed, an online connection can now be
made. The C32X Series will automatically scan your system and
create a default profile, which should work in the vast majority of cases.
To test it, simply click the Connect button.
Connection should take about 5 seconds. When established, the
Home screen should show Connected, with the onscreen clock
running and the Download/Upload tallies running. The toolbar icon
will also change color to indicate the connection protocol (same as
LED indicator). See Specifications for details.
If connection is unsuccessful, check if the device and SIM card are
properly connected and inserted. If they are, a new internet profile may
need to be created.
Create a Profile
1. Click Menu > Profile. The profile menu will contain the default
profile, showing the operator's name of the SIM card.
2. Click New to create a new profile. Depending on the carrier, all 5
spaces may not need to be filled to proceed.
3. Choose a Profile Name. The name is arbitrary and is helpful when
different connection methods are available.
4. Inquire with the Mobile network operator (SIM carrier) as to whether
the User Name and Password are required.
5. The Password can be any combination of letters, numbers or
symbols and is case sensitive.
6. Enter the Access Point Name (APN) supplied by the SIM card
carrier.

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7. Enter the phone number for establishing the wireless connection,
supplied by the SIM card carrier; click Save.
8. On the Profile window, click the newly created profile and then click
Default. Click OK to set this profile as the default (only the default
can be connected).
9. The BandLuxe C32X Series is now ready for a wireless connection.
Click the Connect icon to establish it. Connection should take
about 5 seconds. When established, the Home screen should show
Connected, with the onscreen clock running and the Download/
Upload tallies counting.
Note: If you switch to a different SIM card, the default profile will no
longer be valid. You will have to create a new profile in the
manner just described. If you do not have access to all the
information necessary to create a new profile, uninstall and
reinstall the BandLuxe software. The new default profile should
work for the new SIM card.
Choose a Profile
Different profiles may be needed, depending on current location.
1. Click Menu > Profile.
2. Highlight the desired profile and click Default.
3. Click OK on the confirmation window if this is the desired profile.
4. The word YES will appear next to the default profile.

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Profile Properties
Profiles can be fine tuned after creation. In the Profile window, simply
click Edit to adjust the default profile. To adjust a non-default profile,
highlight it and then click Edit. Click Detail on the Edit window to view
the Properties menu, General Tab.
Get the latest APN List Database
The Profile provides the APN List Update function. When the network
connection is established, theAPN List will be updated after clicking
this button.
General
Connect using
If other modems are available, they will be listed here. Click Configure
to adjust the BandLuxe modem settings.
Phone number
Check Use dialing rules to access the Location Information window to
add more specific dialing information such as tone/pulse dialing,
current region, area & carrier code, and outside line access
number.
Click OK when completed.
This and other Properties menu tabs are generic to the Windows OS
and will not be discussed further.
Connecting & Disconnecting
If a default profile has been selected, a connection can be made or
ended at any time by clicking the Connect button on the Menu screen.
However, connection status will not be obvious unless the Home
screen is displayed. The Statistics or Signal Information windows also
clearly display connection status.

The BandLuxe C32X Series
Chapter 3
SMS

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SMS
The Connection Manager allows the same standard SMS options as
any other mobile device. Each message stored in the Inbox, Outbox,
Sent and Draft folders displays the Name and Number of the contact,
the body text of the message and the date it was stored in the folder.
Inbox
Contains received messages. Save, Delete or Reply to Inbox
messages by highlighting them and pressing the appropriate button.
Highlight a message to make it scroll open above. Unread messages
are closed envelopes while read messages are open.
Sent
Contains all successfully sent messages. Highlight a message and
press Delete to erase it.
Outbox
Contains completed but unsent messages. Send or Delete messages
by highlighting them and pressing the appropriate button.
Compose
Contains all tools for creating messages.
To: Contains the Phone Number of the recipient.
Message Body: Up to 160 characters.
Press to see contact lists.
- SIM Card Contacts
- Outlook Contacts
- C32X Series Contacts
Highlight a Contact and click Select to choose it. Click Exit to return to
the Compose screen.
Click Template to view all stored templates, or create/delete one.
Highlight a template and click Select to insert it into the message.
Click New to create a new template. Click Save to add the new
template to the list of existing ones. Click Cancel to return to the
Template list window.
Highlight a template and click Delete to erase it.
Draft
Contains saved but unfinished messages. Highlight a draft and click
Edit to send the message back to the Compose window.

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Chapter 4
Settings

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Settings
General
Check Auto connect on startup to have the C32X Series connect to the
internet automatically during startup.
Language
The Connection Manager offers multi languages interface. To choose
a language, click the menu and highlight & select a language. Click
Save to implement the chosen language. The Connection Manager
will then return to the Home Screen with the chosen language.
SMS
Preference
New SMS Notify: Check to be notified when a new text message
arrives. If enabled, the Toolbar Connection Manager Icon will change
to an Envelope Icon. An envelope icon will also appear in the upper left
corner of the Home screen when a new message arrives.
SMS Service Center
Use default number in phone: Uncheck to manually input service
center number.
Click Save after making any changes.
SIM
Enable/Disable or change the SIM card Personal Identification
Number (PIN). Press Apply after making any changes. A SIM card
must be inserted for this function to be activated.
If a PIN code is enabled, it will be asked for during SIM card
initialization. After 3 incorrect PIN code entries, the SIM card will be
locked. Contact your operator to unlock it.
Radio
Dual Mode- Features various network search options. Note that 3G
(including 3.5G) First is the default setting.
After making changes to either, click Apply.
Notice: 2G/3G/3.5G data transferring will be
disconnected when you apply new “Radio” setting.
Network
Network Selection
Standard (auto) Search for networks in the order specified in the
Prefer list. Click Standard (auto) > Next to view and adjust the Prefer
list.
The top list is the Prefer list; the bottom lists all available networks.
Click Scan to bring up the list of all available networks.
In the Prefer list, highlight a network and click the up arrow to the left to
move it up the list (increase its preference); clicking the down arrow
does the opposite. Clicking the red icon removes the highlighted
network from the Prefer list.
In the bottom list, highlight a network and click the up arrow above to
move that network to the Prefer list.

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Settings
If changes are made, click Save.
Manual
Choose a network from all the available. Click Manual > Next to see
the list. Highlight a network and click Select. If no change is needed,
click Cancel.
Note that Network can only be accessed when the C32X Series is not
connected to a network.

The BandLuxe C32X Series
Chapter 5
Statistics & Information

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Statistics & Information
Statistics
The Statistics screen displays a graph of recent upload and download
activities. If there is no data, the C32X Series is offline. Click Menu >
Statistics.
Time: Elapsed Connection Time
- Returns to zero upon disconnection
- Reset does not affect it
Max: Maximum Throughput
Download: Current Downloading Throughput
Upload: Current Uploading Throughput
Click Reset to end the current graphs and start over. This will not affect
the actual connection.
Connection log
Click Menu > Statistics > Connection log to see data counting by
each and total connection status
Each data counting
- DateTime: The date and time of connection log
- Operator: Telecom network operator
- Download(KB): Downloaded Throughput
- Upload(KB): Uploaded Throughput
Total data counting
- Download: Total Downloaded Throughput
- Upload: Total Uploaded Throughput
Click Reload to reload the latest data information. Click Clear to
clear all data counting information
* The data counting here is only for reference, please check
operator for real data throughput if any.
Information
The Information screen offers version or signal specifications. Click
Menu > Information.
About
Click Menu > Information > About tab to see version data.
IMEI: International Mobile Equipment Identity number
Version: Connection Manager Software Version
F/W Version: Firmware Version
USSD
Click the USSD tab. If service provider supports USSD, enter the
supporting USSD code and press “Send”. After a while, it will receive
some SMS from service provider.
STK
If the Sim card supports STK, it will display STK menu after clicking
STK tab. Input item No. and press “OK” to enter the selected menu.
“Å” is to return to the previous layer and “Menu” is to return to the root
layer.

The BandLuxe C32X Series
Chapter 6
Q&A