Panasonic Toughbook CF-T7BWATAAM Manual

This manual contains Supplementary Instructions regarding the use of the
computer. It explains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from
that in the Operating Instructions.
Your computer is equipped with the HSDPA/UMTS modem enabling you to
communicate using radio frequencies.
Contents
Description of Parts..................................................... 2
Inserting/Removing a SIM Card.................................. 5
Installing the Software................................................. 7
Troubleshooting........................................................... 9
Specications............................................................... 9
Appendix....................................................................... 9
NOTE:Useful and helpful information.
CAUTION:Condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
<Model with Windows XP>
[start] - [Run]: Click [start], and then click [Run].
<Model with Windows Vista>
(Start) - [All Programs] : Click (Start), and then click [All Programs].
: Page in these Supplementary Instructions or in the Reference
Manual for the computer.
: Reference to the on-screen manuals.
Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual
items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.
About the abbreviations in this manual, refer to the table on page 9.
Terms and illustrations in this Manual
Supplementary Instructions
for HSDPA/UMTS Modem
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-T7/CF-W7/CF-Y7 Series
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Description of Parts
Except the followings, refer to the Operating Instructions for the computer.
(Appearance may differ depending on specications.)
<CF-T7 Series>
Wireless Switch
( page 3, Reference Manual for the computer “Disabling/Enabling
Wireless Communication”)
<CF-W7 Series>
Wireless Switch
( page 3, Reference Manual for the computer “Disabling/Enabling
Wireless Communication”)
<CF-Y7 Series>
Wireless Switc
( page 3, Reference Manual for the computer “Disabling/Enabling
Wireless Communication”)
Supplied Accessories
Wireless WAN (HSDPA/UMTS) Software CD-ROM ...........1
Antenna
SIM Card Slot
( page 5)
Antenna
Antenna
SIM Card Slot
( page 5)
SIM Card Slot
( page 5)
<CF-T7 Series>
<CF-W7 Series>
<CF-Y7 Series>
Wireless Switch
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Using the Wireless Switch
Slide the wireless switch to turn
on/off the wireless devices.
The Wireless Switch Utility icon on the
notication area:
: All or any of the wireless devices is
(are) on.
: All of the wireless devices are off.
: (gray out) All of the wireless devices are
disabled in the Setup Utility. (
Reference Manual for the computer
“Setup Utility”)
In the default setting, turning on the wireless
switch will turn on all wireless devices.
When you are using all or any of wireless LAN,
Bluetooth and HSDPA/UMTS modem, you can
turn them on/off together or separately using
Wireless Switch Utility.
For further information, Reference
Manual for the computer “Disabling/Enabling
Wireless Communication”.
WIRELESS
<CF-T7/W7 Series>
WIRELESS
<CF-Y7 Series>
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To use wireless communication, set the wireless device setting
([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enable] (default) in
the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
It may take some time to turn off wireless communication after
switching the wireless switch to off.
Do not turn on/off the switch repeatedly at too short intervals.
Do not restart, log off, or enter standby or hibernation immediately after
turning on/off the switch.
Do not turn on/off the switch while Windows is starting up.
NOTE
To check the wireless communication status
Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) on the
notication area. A tooltip appears.
Description of Parts
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BInsert the SIM card into the SIM
card slot with the contact side facing
upward and with the cut corner
oriented as shown in the illustration.
Inserting/Removing a SIM Card
1Turn off the computer.
2Inserting a SIM card
AOpen the cover.
CAUTION
Do not insert the SIM card
upside down.
Before using the HSDPA/UMTS modem, set a SIM card to the SIM card slot.
CAUTION
Be sure to shut down the computer before inserting or removing the SIM
card.
CClose the cover.
If the cover is not closed, the SIM card
may jump out when the computer falls.
Contact SIM Card
(e.g. CF-T7 Series)
Cut corner
(e.g. CF-T7 Series)
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Removing a SIM card
A Push the card.
It will come out of the slot a little bit.
Inserting/Removing a SIM Card
(e.g. CF-T7 Series)
(e.g. CF-T7 Series)
B Pull the card all the way out.
C Close the cover.
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Installing the Software
Installing the Software
The steps below must be taken before using the HSDPA/UMTS modem.
1Turn off the wireless switch.
2Turn on or restart the computer, and run the Setup
Utility by pressing
F2
while [Panasonic] boot screen is
displayed.
If [Enter Password] is displayed, input the Supervisor Password.
3Select the [Advanced] menu, and set [Wireless WAN] to
[Disable].
4Save the settings and exit the Setup Utility.
5Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.
6Install the wireless WAN software (MobiLink) by following
procedure.
A<Only CF-T7 Series>
Connect the CD/DVD drive.
BSet the Wireless WAN (HSDPA/UMTS) Software CD-ROM into the CD/
DVD drive.
C<Model with Windows XP>
Click [start] - [Run], enter “x:*1\SETUP.BAT”, and click [OK].
<Model with Windows Vista>
Click (Start) and enter “x:*1\SETUP.BAT” in [Start Search], and press
Enter
, and then click [Allow] on the [User Account Control] screen.
*1“x:” is the drive letter of the CD/DVD drive. Change this to match the drive
letter on your own computer.
DFollow the on-screen instructions, and install the software.
7Turn off the computer.
8Turn on the computer, and run the Setup Utility by
pressing
F2
while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
If [Enter Password] is displayed, input the Supervisor Password.
9Select the [Advanced] menu, and set [Wireless WAN] to
[Enable].
10 Save the settings and exit the Setup Utility.
11 Turn on the wireless switch.
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Running MobiLink
You can run MobiLink using either of the following procedures.
Double-click on the desktop.
<Model with Windows XP>
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Novatel Wireless] - [MobiLink].
<Model with Windows Vista>
Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Novatel Wireless] - [MobiLink].
How to access the Online Manual
Select “?” of the MobiLink control panel.
Uninstalling the software
<Model with Windows XP>
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Mobilink], and
then click [Remove] to uninstall the software.
<Model with Windows Vista>
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program] - [Mobilink], and then
click [Uninstall] to uninstall the software.
Installing the Software
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9
Cannot
communicate.
•Conrm that wireless switch is in ON.
•Conrm that [Wireless WAN] is set to [Enable] in the
[Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
•Use the Wireless Switch Utility and conrm that the wireless
WAN is on.
•Conrm that the SIM card is inserted correctly.
Data Communication HSDPA Category 6
UMTS 3GPP Release 5
EDGE/
GPRS
MultiSlot Class 12
Other Features SMS Mobile Originated SMS (MO-SMS)
Mobile Terminated SMS (MT-SMS)
FAX No Support
Voice No Support
SIM 1.8/3V SIM Support
Abbreviations
EDGE Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
SMS Short Message Service
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
Appendix
Specications
Troubleshooting
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10
MEMO
SafetyPrecautions
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