Enfora EDG0200 User manual

User Guide:
EDG0200UG001
Enfora® EDG0200
PCMCIA EDGE Card
Revision 1.00

Version: 1.0
Date: 12/12/2005
Status: Released
Document Control ID: EDG0200UG001
Copyright Statement
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Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Devices
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
WARNING! Read this information before using your wireless device.
In August 1986 the Federal Communications 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/device complies with the FCC guidelines and these
international standards. Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorized antenna
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. Please contact your local
dealer for replacement antenna.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov
The equipment certifications appropriate to your device are marked on the device and product
specific information. The use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions:
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15b of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications without the express consent of Enfora, Inc. voids the user’s
authority to use the equipment and will avoid any applicable warranty.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15
Subpart B , Part 22 and Part 24 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in
accordance with instructions, can cause harmful radiation to radio communication.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference in radio and television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation distance between the equipment and the receiver
Contact Enfora, Inc. Technical Support for assistance.
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Safety Instructions
• Use of radio equipment is prohibited in hospitals and may interfere with the use of
medical equipment. Do NOT use the EDG0200 Card in hospitals.
• FCC regulations prohibit using your wireless device during any air flight. Switch OFF
your PCMCIA EDGE Card prior to flight and in accordance with the airline’s acceptable
devices policy.
• DO NOT use the EDG0200 Card in the vicinity of explosive atmospheres. Turn your
EDG0200 Card OFF in a “Blasting Area” or gas station. Obey all signs and instructions
• Local laws may prohibit the use of this device while driving in order to avoid distractions
and prevent accidents. DO NOT use the EDG0200 Card while driving, in order to avoid
distractions and prevent accidents.
• The Health Industry Manufactures Association recommends that a minimum separation
of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless device and a pacemaker to
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
Operating Instructions
Never violate any of the following Rules and Regulations of the FCC when using your wireless
device. Such violations are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.
• Never use obscene, indecent, or profane language.
• Never use our EDG0200 Card to send false distress calls.
• Never wiretap or otherwise intercept a device call, unless you have first obtained the
consent of the parties participating in the call.
• Never make any anonymous calls to annoy, harass or molest other people.
• Never charge another account without authorization, to avoid payment for service.
• Never willfully or maliciously interfere with any other radio communications.
• Never refuse to yield the line when informed that it is needed for an Emergency Call.
Also, never take over a line by stating falsely that it is needed for an emergency.
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General Safety Instructions
• 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.
• Always hold the product with dry hands. Droplets of water may cause it to short circuit
and damage to the product.
• Use the product only under a dry environment. Humid places are not appropriate for the
product.
• DO NOT use the product in a damp environment.
• DO NOT place the product on an unstable surface.
• Keep the product out of the reach of children.
• DO NOT share the same extension power line for the product with high power-
consuming appliances to avoid power overload.
• NEVER attempt to disassemble the product! Doing so may cause permanent damage to
the product and will void the warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT.........................................................................................II
DISCLAIMER..................................................................................................................II
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD DEVICES..................III
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .......................................................................III
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT............................................................................ III
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................IV
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................IV
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................... V
OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................... 1
WELCOME! ...................................................................................................................... 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................... 2
APPEARANCE ................................................................................................................... 3
THE NETWORK................................................................................................................. 4
NETWORK STATUS (LINK) LED DESCRIPTION ................................................................ 4
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SIM............................................................................. 4
THE ANTENNA ................................................................................................................. 4
INSTALLING THE PCMCIA CARD INTO A LAPTOP ........................................................... 5
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 5
INSTALLING MOBILE PHONETOOLS.................................................................................. 5
MOBILE PHONETOOLS BUTTON DEFINITIONS................................................................. 14
MOBILE PHONETOOLS DISPLAY DEFINITIONS................................................................ 14
MOBILE PHONETOOLS INTERNET CONNECTION WIZARD ............................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 18
SCOPE ............................................................................................................................ 19
HARDWARE.................................................................................................................... 19
SOFTWARE..................................................................................................................... 19
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS............................................................................................... 20
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Overview
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Enfora® EDG0200 PCMCIA Card (hereafter referred to as
the EDG0200 Card)!
Welcome to the world of wireless data. Your EDG0200 Card is a wireless data modem
in PCMCIA card format that uses the EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution)
or GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) wireless communication system, allowing you
to transfer data on the go. Wireless IP (Internet Protocol) supports browser-based
applications, giving you feature rich Internet capability. The EDG0200 Card supports
worldwide GSM frequencies, as it operates on 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz and
1900MHz.
The EDG0200 Card is designed to work with Windows 2000 and Windows XP only.
With the EDG0200 Card, you can easily transform your laptop into a wireless
communication device.
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Package Contents
Check the contents of the package. The following items should be included. If there is
any item that is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Description Quantity
The EDG0200 Card 1
BVRP Software CD 1
Table 2 – Package Contents
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Appearance
The EDG0200 Card functions like any standard Type II PCMCIA Card. It operates from
either 3.3 V or 5 V PCMCIA Type II slots.
Figure 1 – Photo of EDG0200
Signal Strength
Indicator
Figure 2 – Photo of Antenna with Signal Strength Indicator
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The Network
The EDG0200 Card transmits data on GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks.
GPRS is the technology that allows data transmission via the GSM network. Voice
minutes are not used when transmitting data with GPRS. However, the wireless carrier
will charge the user for data that is transmitted via the EDG0200 Card. Check with your
wireless carrier for more information on their data plans.
EDGE is the next evolution of GPRS, which allows data transmission at higher speeds
(up to 384 kbps).
The EDG0200 Card can transmit data using GPRS or EDGE, but the actual transmission
speeds you experience will vary.
Network Status (Link) LED Description
The EDG0200 Card has four green LED indicators.
If all indicators are off (not illuminated), the GSM/GPRS/EDGE network has not been
detected.
The numbers of LED indicators that are illuminated indicate the relative signal strength
of the GSM/GPRS/EDGE network.
Installing and removing the SIM
You need to use a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) with your EDG0200 Card to allow
mobile communication through GSM, GPRS or EDGE networks. A SIM can be
purchased from a variety of network operators in your city, state or country.
To install a SIM Card:
Follow the decal on the back of the EDG0200 for proper SIM insertion instructions.
To remove the SIM Card:
To remove the SIM from the EDG0200 Card, gently slide the SIM out of the holder.
The Antenna
The EDG0200 Card has an integrated antenna located within the black plastic section of
the card. Do not grab or obstruct the antenna while in use.
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Installing the PCMCIA Card into a Laptop
The EDG0200 Card is a standard Type II PCMCIA card that should work in most laptop
computers. Follow these instructions to install the card into your laptop.
1. Find the PCMCIA slot on your laptop. Typically the slot is located on the side of
your laptop.
2. Install mobile PhoneTools from the accompanying CD. This installation will also
install the drivers for the EDG0200 Card.
3. After you install the software, you will be prompted to insert the EDG0200 Card
into your laptop.
4. Insert the EDG0200 Card into the PCMCIA slot. You should hear a tone from
your laptop when the card is seated in the slot.
To remove from the Laptop:
Follow your laptop and operating system instructions for the steps required to remove a
PCMCIA device.
Note: Some operating systems may require you to stop certain services, such as
the PCMCIA service, prior to physically removing the EDG0200 Card.
System Requirements
Check your hardware and software to see if they satisfy the requirements below. If you
are not sure, please consult your dealer or operator.
1. A valid SIM that has been data-enabled by your network operator.
2. A laptop with Windows 2000 or Windows XP and an available PCMCIA slot.
Installing mobile PhoneTools
In order use the EDG0200 Card to make an EDGE connection, you will use mobile
PhoneTools, which is provided on the CD that came with your EDG0200 Card.
Note: Install the mobile PhoneTools software
before inserting the EDG0200 Card into the
PC slot.
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The following instructions explain how to install BVRP mobile PhoneTools on your
computer.
1. Place the Enfora CD into the CD drive of your computer.
2. You will see the BVRP/Enfora setup screen:
3. Click on mobile PhoneTools Software Installation. Click on the Language
Version of mobile PhoneTools that you need.You will see the following screen:
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Click here to Install
mobile PhoneTools
4. Click on Click here to Install mobile PhoneTools.
5. You will see the following screen:
6. Click on Next to continue.
7. You will see the following License Agreement screen:
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8. Click on Yes to continue. You will see the following screen:
9. Click on the radio button marked Complete.
10. Click on Next to continue. You will see the following Setup Status screen:
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11. Once the installation is complete, you will see the following screen, which
prompts you to configure Persistent Connection Features.
The Persistent Connection Features are:
1) Start mobile PhoneTools on boot, and
2) Automatic Internet Connection (connection automatically reconnects if
dropped).
During this step of the setup process you can choose whether or not you
would like to install Persistent Connection Features.
If you do not choose to install Persistent Connection Features, proceed to Step
15.
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Do not check the above checkmark box if you do not want to install Persistent
Connection Features.
Note: If you choose not to install Persistent Connection Features during Setup,
you will have to run the Setup program again if you choose to install them at a
later time.
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12. If you choose to install Persistent Connection Features click on the check mark
box.
13. Click Next to continue. You will see the following screen:
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To disable or enable the above features after installation, click on the menu from
mobile PhoneTools, then click on Settings, then the Miscellaneous Tab.
14. Select the Persistent Connection Feature(s) you would like to enable.
15. Click Next to continue. You will see the following screen:
16. At the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen click on the radio button marked
Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
17. Click on Finish.
18. Your computer will restart.
19. Once the mobile PhoneTools is successfully installed on your computer, you will
see this icon on your desktop:
If you installed Persistent Connection Features, mobile PhoneTools will
automatically launch and you will proceed to Step 21.
If you did not install Persistent Connection Features double-click on the mobile
PhoneTools icon on your desktop and proceed to Step 21.
20. Next, you will see the Installing PCMCIA Card screen. Insert the EDG0200 PC
Card into your laptop now.
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21. Once you have inserted the card into your laptop, you will see the following
screen. Please wait while your PC Card is being configured by the software.
22. You are now ready to begin using your EDG0200 PC Card.
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mobile PhoneTools Button Definitions
mobile PhoneTools Display Definitions
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