KPN usb-modem User manual

KPN USB-modem
User Manual

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1 Modem Introduction 3
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Warning and Notice 3
1.3 Applicability Scope 4
1.4 System requirements 4
1.5 Functions 4
1.6 Specification 5
1.7 LED indications 6
2 Installation 7
2.1 Outline and Part Introduction 7
2.2 Hardware Installation 7
2.3 Software Installation 9
2.4 Run the Application Software 13
2.5 Hardware Uninstall 13
2.6 Software Uninstall 14
3 Functions & Operation 16
3.1 Interface introduction 16
3.1.1 Main Interface 16
3.1.2 Description of Mini Icons 17
3.2 Connecting Internet 19
3.3 SMS 20
3.3.1 Read SMS 22
3.3.2 Create new message 22
3.3.3 The SMS box Operating Guide 24
3.4 Phonebook 25
3.5 Settings 26
3.5.1 Connection Settings 27
3.5.2 Security Settings 28
3.5.3 Network Settings 29
3.5.4 Messages Settings 31
3.5.5 Alert settings 32
3.6 MicroSD card 32
3.7 Help 32
4 FAQ & Answers 33
Contents

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1.1 Introduction
Thank you for using KPN USB-modem.
To guarantee the modem always in its best condition, please read this manual carefully and keep it for further use.
The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are just for your reference. They might not be completely
identical with your modem. We operate a policy of continuous development. We reserve the right to update the
technical specifications in this document at any time without prior notice.
The KPN USB-modem is a type of multi-mode, 3G modem, suitable for GSM/GPRS/WCDMA/EDGE/HSDPA network.
It adopts USB interface which provides an easy interface to laptop and desktop PC. With the GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE/
WCDMA/ HSDPA mobile network, it can help you carry out SMS, data service and will help you break away from
the limit of time and zone, and realize wireless communication at any moment everywhere.
1.2 Warning and Notice
To the owner:
• Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference sent by modem if inadequately shielded,
such as electronic system of vehicles. Please consult the manufacturer of the device before using the modem if
necessary.
• Operating of laptop and desktop PC and modem may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and
pacemakers. Please always keep them more than 20 centimeters away from such medical devices when they are
turned on. Turn the modem off if necessary. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device before
using the modem.
• Be aware of the usage limitation when using a modem at places such as oil warehouses or chemical factories,
where there are explosive gases or explosive products being processed. Therefore, turn off your modem if required.
• Don’t touch the inner antenna area if not necessary. Otherwise it will affect your modem’s performance.
• Store the modem out of the reach of little children. The modem may cause injury if used as a toy.
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Modem:
• Please use original accessories or accessories that are authorized. Using any unauthorized accessories may affect
your modem’s performance, and violate related national regulations about telecom terminals.
• Avoid using the modem near metallic structure device or establishment that can emit electromagnet wave.
Otherwise it may influence receiving signals.
• The modem is non-waterproof type, please keep it dry and store in shady and cool place.
• Don’t use the modem immediately after a sudden temperature change. In such case, it will produce dew inside and
outside the modem, so don’t use it until it becomes dry.
• Take the modem carefully. Don’t lose, bend or cause it struck. Otherwise it will lead to destruct damage.
• No dismantling by non-professional and only qualified maintainer can undertake repair work.
1.3 Applicability Scope
KPN USB-modem supports the present mainstream types of laptops and desktop PCs, such as HP, IBM, Toshiba,
Lenovo, Dell, Sony, etc.
1.4 System requirements
Operating SystemÐWindows 2000 / XP / Vista, and MAC OS X 10.3, 10.4 en 10.5.
Configuration (Recommended):
CPU 500MHz Pentium or above
Hard Disk 20 M or above
RAM 128 M or above
The performance of the modem may be influenced if configuration is under the recommended requirement.
1.5 Functions
Functions: SMS service, data service, applied management, data concurrence, support MicroSD card, etc.

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1.6 Specification
Networks
Frequency Band
Dimension
Weight
Data Rate
Working Voltage
Current Loss
Max
Emission Power
Interface type
Supported systems
Supported
operating systems
Functions
Micro-SD memory card
Netwerk standards
Frequency bands
Temperature
HSDPA/UMTS/GSM/GPRS/EDGE
HSDPA/UMTS 2100 MHz:
1920 MHz-1980 MHz/2110 MHz-2170 MHz (Up/Down-Link)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900 MHz: 880 MHz-915 MHz/925 MHz-960
MHz (Up/Down-Link)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800 MHz: 1710 MHz-1785
MHz/1805 MHz-1880 MHz (Up/Down-Link)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900 MHz: 1850 MHz-1910
MHz/1930 MHz-1990 MHz (Up/Down-Link)
82 mm x 28 mm x 12 mm
55 g
IIn HSDPA Mode, max download speed 7.2Mbps
In UMTS Mode, max speed 384 Kbps
In EDGE modeÐmax speed 236.8Kbps
5V (Using the laptop or desktop PC power supply)
Average: 500mA
In 3G WCDMA Mode: 250mW
In 2G GSM/GPRS Mode: 2W
USB standard (1.0 and 2.0)
Support for the most laptops en desktop PC’s
Windows 2000, XP SP2, Vista
Apple MAC OS X 10.3, 10.4, 10.5
SMS service, data service, internet, applied management,
data concurrence, support MicroSD card
Support upto 4GB memory capacity
HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM
HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz,
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900MHz
-20°C ~ +60°C

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1.7 LED indications
In the USB-modem there is a multi-colour-LED (light), which shows the status of the modem, using different co-
lours and flash-signalling. In this table below an explanation is given of all different situations:
LED indication:
Red
Green blinking
Green burning
Purple blinking
Purple burning
Blue burning
Light-Blue burning
USB-modem working status:
Error Status, or Modem not ready yet, busy starting up
Attached to GPRS or EDGE network
Active connection via GPRS or EDGE network
Attached to UMTS or HSDPA network
Active connection via UMTS network
Active connection via HSDPA network
Micro-SD memory-card found and ready to use

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2.1 Outline and Part Introduction
1. USIM/SIM Card Slot
2. MicroSD Card Slot
3. USB Port
4. Modem Cover
2.2 Hardware Installation
1. Insert the SIM/USIM card into the USB-modem::
First, you should insert your SIM/USIM card into the USB-modem, and confirm that your SIM/USIM card support data
service, Internet, UMTS and HSDPA etc. If you have questions on this, please consult the shop or KPN help desk.
To install SIM/USIM card, first take down the modem cover, then the USB connector is visible.
Pull the plastic socket above the USB connector a little out.
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Then insert the SIM/USIM card as deep as possible into the socket, here make sure that metal contact facing to the
modem. Please refer to the following picture, insert the SIM/USIM card smoothly into the modem, with the
cutted edge into the stick. Insert the (U)SIM so deep into the modem that it falls completely within the housing
of the modem, and let the small plastic socket give a small click to fall into the right position.
2. Install memory card
Even more you can do with this stick, you can use a compatible MicroSD card to save more data. Only MicroSD
card is supported by the modem and do not use other memory card in the modem. Install Micro-SD memory-card
in the USB-modem, if you want to use it.
Open the MicroSD card cover. Insert the MicroSD card into the slot. Make sure the metal contact side of the memory
card facing the modem shown as the following picture.
Then close the MicroSD card slot cover.
The driver of the MicroSD card will installed automatically when the modem driver is installed
Note: maximum 4GB MicroSD card is supported.

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3. Connect the USB-modem to your PC:
• Then connect the USB-modem to the USB port and ensure that it is tightly inserted.
• The modem will be automatically recognized.
• The system will automatically detect and recognize the new hardware and display the new icon in the desktop
status bar, indicating that the computer and the USB-modem have been connected properly. After a few
seconds, the installation program will start automatically.
2.3 Software Installation
The system will automatically detect and recognize the new hardware and display the new icon in the desktop
status bar, indicating that the computer and the USB-modem have been connected properly. After a few seconds,
there will show the following installation interface if the laptop and desktop PC supports automatic installation.
If the laptop and desktop PC doesn’t support automatic installation, start the installation program by run the
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AutoRun.exe” from the CD-ROM drive. The following installation interface will show how to start installation.
Select the language according to the operating system and click “Next”. and then you will see the following
screen will popup:
Choose the language then click “OK”. the following screen will shows up:

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Strongly recommend you to exit “Windows” programs, and click “Next”.
Read the agreement carefully. If you agree, choose “I accept the terms of the license agreement”,
and then click “Next”.

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Select the folder that you want to install the software, and you can select a different path by pressing “Change”,
then click “Next”. The dashboard software “KPN Mobile Connect” begins to install.
The system show the installation progress, wait a minute and the following screen will shows up:

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Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
Note: If you have problems with installation after the upper
operation, please contact the shop or the KPN help desk.
After the installation, select the “Start » Programs ”. and there will be a “KPN Mobile Connect”, program group,
which includes “KPN Mobile Connect” and “Uninstall”. There will be a Shortcut icon like below on the desktop. .

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2.4 Run the Application Software
After the modem is correctly connected, click the “Start » Programs » KPN Mobile Connect » KPN Mobile Connect”
menu on the laptop and desktop PC to run the application software. Or double click the shortcut icon, to run the
following application software.
After modem initialized, main interface appears. When the standby icon appears in the taskbar, the modem
can work properly
2.5 Hardware Uninstall
Close the software application then remove the hardware following the procedure below.
- Firstly click the “close” menu, and then click “OK” to close the software.
- For example in Windows XP, right click the icon from windows taskbar, the following menu shows:
Now you can safely remove your USB-modem. When you use a MicroSD card in the modem, please left click the
icon in the Windows system tray bar. Then a menu will popup and indicates the USB devices list as below:
Select “Safely remove the USB disk”, which is relevant to the MicroSD card. Pull it off the USB cable directly, if you
want to disconnect the modem from the laptop and desktop PC. Then you can pull the USB stick out from the
laptop or desktop PC SUB slot.

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2.6 Software Uninstall
Close the application program before the software uninstalls.
Click “Start »Programs »KPN Mobile Connect »Uninstall” menu on the laptop or desktop PC.
Click “Yes” to confirm uninstall of the software.
Click “Yes” according to the indication, then the system begins to uninstall programs.
This interface will indicates the progress of uninstall.

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When uninstall finish, the ‘Uninstall Complete” interface will popup. Click “Finish” to complete the
application software uninstall.

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3 Functions & Operation
3.1 Interface introduction
3.1.1 Main Interface
The starting screen of the USB-modem dashboard software is shown as the following:
The whole interface is divided into three parts; related functions can be executed by operation in the related areas.
1. Function button area:
There will show various function button icons. Select different function button and it will carry out corresponding
operation.
Internet: Connect to the Internet.
SMS: Send SMS or read SMS.
Phonebook: Save and view the different information of the contact list.
Settings: Set normal relative information for the modem.
MicroSD: Quick link to the MicroSD card.
Help: System information for Help.

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2. System information area:
Show the system status and different kinds of tips.
3. User Area:
Show the man-computer interaction information under various conditions.
3.1.2 Description of Mini Icons
When click the mini button, the software will minimize as an icon on the system tray. If connected to the Internet,
the minimized software won’t influence the download of data or receiving SMS. When the application window is
minimized, the system icons will display on the taskbar. Double click the icon to resize the display.
The icon indicates the network signal intensity.
There are 6 stages from none to the strongest.
The icon indicates there are new SMS at present.
The icon indicates the current status of Internet connection is not connected
The icon indicates the current status of Internet connection is already connected.
The letter “P” means it supports packet-switch (P) service,
while letter “C” means it supports circuit switch (C) service.
“P” is necessary for Internet connection.
The icon indicates insert status of the modem. Green means it has been inserted
into the computer.
The icon indicates insert status of the modem. Red means it has not been inser-
ted into the computer.
The icon indicates insert status of the modem. Yellow means it has been inserted
into the computer but in offline status.
The icon indicates insert status of the SIM/USIM card to the modem.
Green means the card has been inserted.
The icon indicates insert status of the SIM/USIM card to the modem.
Red means it has not been inserted.
The icon indicates the current network type, i.e. EDGE or GPRS, HSDPA service.
This icon indicates the name of the current service supplier. This icon is various
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1. 1. Taskbar Icons Description
2. The uses of Tray Icons
Right Click the tray icons, the following menu will appear:
Power off Modem: by closing the dashboard software, you can power off and disconnected the USB modem; only
after you power off your USB modem, you can safely remove the USB modem from your laptop or desktop PC.
Modem is Off-line/Modem is On-line: Disconnect the current connection of the modem and the network.
After this action the modem will be disconnected from the network.
Factory Settings: Restore some of the settings to the original values.
Help: Enter the interface of Help.
About: View the information of the application software and hardware versions.
Exit: Close the software and stop the modem from working.
The USB-modem has been inserted into the computer.
The USB-modem not been inserted into the computer.
The USB-modem is offline.
SIM/USIM card has not been inserted.
No network signal.
There is a new message.
The USB-modem is ready to connect to Internet.
The Internet connected is connected

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3.2 Connecting Internet
You can browse web pages after you have accessed to Internet with the help of modem, you can also receive SMS
when surfing in the Internet.
1. Connect to the Internet:
Click the Internet icon. Then the system will ask you :
“Connect to KPN Internet?” Select “Connect”.
When connected, it will show “State: connected to …” and it will show data amount, connected time and so on.
Then you can access Internet and receive email etc through network.
During the course of connecting, when the “Connect” ‘button becomes “Disconnect” button,
you click “Disconnect” to cancel the connecting.

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Note: The modem has the function of locking the SIM/USIM card. If you use the SIM/USIM card provided by
the other network provider, maybe you can’t connect to the network. If you have any problem, you can
consult your network provider for further information.
2. Internet connection records:
Click “Internet connection records” to check the log of Internet connection history
3.3 SMS
Note: To ensure that the SMS can be used properly, at first, you should setup the correct SMS center number.
Refer to section “3.5.4 Messages settings”.
Click the “SMS” icon to switch to the SMS interface and it will show the number of SMS in the inbox, outbox and
draft box. The user can click icons of “InBox”, “OutBox”, “ DraftBox” and “New Message” to enter relative interface.