Option Wireless Technology GlobeTrotter Express 411/2 User manual

GlobeTrotter
®
Express 441/2 User Guide
Super-fast, multi-band HSP ExpressCard
Compact and transportable wireless broadband

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NOTICE
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Except as required by applicable law, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are made in relation to
the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document.
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®
nv.
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registered trademarks of Option. ll third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTENTS
1 WELCOME 5
2 FE TURES 6
3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 6
4 GLOBETROTTER
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EXPRESS 441/2 P CK GE CONTENT 6
5 INST LLING ND SETTING UP YOUR GLOBETROTTER
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EXPRESS 441/2 7
6 USING YOUR GLOBETROTTER
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EXPRESS 441/2 9
6.1 ir safe (Offline) Mode 11
7 LED ST TUS INDIC TOR 12
7.1 Roaming 12
8 S FE REMOV L 12
9 GLOBETROTTER
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CONNECT 3 SOFTW RE 13
9.1 Product Features 13
9.2 Short Description nd Intended Use 13
9.2.1 Basic Use 13
9.3 Installing nd Setting Up Globetrotter
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Connect 3 13
9.3.1 Installation 13
9.3.2 Installation process 14
9.3.3 Running GlobeTrotter
®
Connect 3 14
9.3.4 Entering your PIN code 15
9.3.5 Checking Status 15
9.3.6 Exit GlobeTrotter
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Connect 3 16
9.4 Setting Up Connection To The Internet 16
9.4.1 Connecting to the Internet 16
9.4.2 Disconnecting 17
9.4.3 Changing the program options 17
9.4.3.1 PN 18
9.4.3.2 Enable / Disable the Pin Code 18
9.4.3.3 Technology Selection 18
9.5 dditional Features 19
9.5.1 Using the SMS Centre 19
9.5.2 Network Selection 20
9.5.3 uto (Re)Connect 20
10 TROUBLESHOOTING 21
11 DET ILED TECHNIC L SPECIFIC TIONS 22
12 PRODUCT SUPPORT ND DDITION L HELP 23
12.1 Technical Support 23
12.2 Help 23
PPENDIX : LIMITED W RR NTY 24
PPENDIX B: HE LTH ND S FETY TIPS 25

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1WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the GlobeTrotter
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Express 441/2.
The GlobeTrotter
®
Express 441/2 gives you super-fast mobile Internet speeds in an ExpressCard format. Its
combination of unique technology and design offers new levels of freedom and convenience. We trust you will
enjoy the experience!

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2FEATURES
•Super-fast DSL like speeds – uploads up to 5.76Mbps, downloads up to 7.2Mbps
•Quad band HSP and Quad band EDGE for worldwide connectivity
•Retractable Traveler ntenna with uto-connect and ir safe modes
•Plug 'n' Play Zero-CD
®
technology
•User-friendly front access SIM slot
•Optional Cardbus converter ensures legacy PC compatibility
3SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•Windows Vista
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, Windows
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XP, Windows
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XP Pro, Windows
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XP Home Edition, Windows
®
2000 SP4 or
Mac OS
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10.4, Mac OS
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10.5
•Free ExpressCard slot
•5Mb of free hard disk space
•SIM-card from your local operator
4GLOBETROTTER
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EXPRESS 441/2 PACKAGE CONTENT
•GlobeTrotter
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Express 441/2 ExpressCard
•Quick Start Guide
In some cases the package may contain:
• SIM card supplied by your Mobile Operator.
• GE005 Cardbus to ExpressCard converter
• protective carry case
SmA t
™
T avele Antenna
Stowed; it hugs the laptop (
≈ 15mm*).
Deployed; it extends by 1
8mm. Can
be used for irplane safe mode and
connect/disconnect from internet.
Top Pe fo mance - Ultimate T anspo tability - Fit & Fo get convenience
Robust design
Strength and quality
ll-metal slide mechanics
Bette feedback
Shine through Status LED a
nd
Roaming Indicator
SmA t
™
inte faces
User friendly access with
recessed push-push SIM slot
*depends on laptop design 12-18 mm

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5INSTALLING AND SETTING UP YOUR GLOBETROTTER
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EXPRESS 441/2
Step 1 – Pull out the antenna
Step 2 – Insert the SIM
Until it clicks in to position….
Step 3 – Power up your laptop and Insert the GlobeTrotter
®
Express 441/2.
Your GlobeTrotter
®
Express 441/2 includes Option
®
’s unique Zero-CD
®
feature. By inserting the device in to
your PC the software installation will start automatically. Software is provided for both Windows
®
and Mac
®
operating systems.

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Step 4 – Installing the software
If your machine has CD-auto run disabled you will need to start the installation yourself:
View the Zero-CD
®
folder that has now appeared on your machine
Windows
®
- look in “My Computer” for the Zero-CD
®
drive, Mac
®
- the folder will appear on your desktop
Double-click the application file to start the installation process.
n installer window will open. Simply click “Next” and follow the installation instructions.
When the “Installation Completed” screen appears, click “Exit” and you are ready to connect to the internet.

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6USING YOUR GLOBETROTTER
®
EXPRESS 441/2
Step 1 – Start up your computer. Insert the GlobeTrotter
®
Express 441/2 in to the ExpressCard slot
Step 2 – Enter your SIM PIN code (not necessary if you disabled the PIN code on your SIM card)
Windows
®
OS Mac OS
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Step 3 – Connecting
Pull out the antenna. The GlobeTrotter
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Express 441/2 will register on a network and connect automatically to
the Internet.
Note: If your GlobeTrotter
®
Express 441/2 has registered on to a foreign network (e.g. it is roaming) then the
auto-connect feature is disabled
Windows
®
OS
You can also connect to the Internet from the
system tool tray by using the GlobeTrotter
®
Connect
software. Double-click on the icon
to open the application and then click ‘Connect’.
Mac OS
®
You can also connect to the Internet using the
GlobeTrotter
®
Connect software. If it is not already
running, open the ‘ pplication’ folder and click
‘GlobeTrotter Connect’. Then click the ‘Connect’.

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Step 3 – Disconnecting
Push in the antenna to automatically disconnect from the Internet and make the GlobeTrotter
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Express 441/2
airplane safe.
Windows
®
OS
Right click on the GlobeTrotter
®
Connect application
icon in the system tool tray and click “Disconnect”.
lternatively click on the Disconnect button of the
GlobeTrotter
®
Connect window.
Mac OS
®
Open the ‘ pplication’ folder and run ‘GlobeTrotter
Connect’. In this tool, click the Disconnect button.