Panasonic Toughbook CF-18BCAGCMM User manual

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This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the GSM/GPRS.
Contents
Setting up the Dial-up network for GPRS .................. 2
Using CheckNet ........................................................... 9
GPRS AT commands ................................................. 17
Operating Instructions
for using GSM/GPRS
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NOTE:NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional users.
Windows XP : Information for Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional users.
Tablet PC : Information for Microsoft®Windows®XP Tablet PC Edition users.
[Start] - [Run]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Run].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual

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Setting up the Dial-up network for GPRS
The settings may vary with the local service provider. This information has to be requested
from the local provider. (The following sample screenshots illustrate the setup procedure.)
Windows 2000
1Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Network and
Dial-up Connections] - [Make New Con-
nection].
2Select [Next].
3Select [Dial-up to the Internet], then se-
lect [Next].
4Select [I want to set up my Internet con-
nection manually, or I want to connect
through a local area network (LAN)],
then select [Next].
5Select [I connect through a phone line
and a modem], then select [Next].

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6Select the GSM/GPRS modem you are
using, then select [Next].
7Enter [*99***1#] at [Telephone number],
then select [Next].
Note that the “1” shown here should be changed to the
CID that you enter during the modem driver’s installa-
tion procedure. ( “Installing the Software” in
“Supplementary Instructions for GSM/GPRS”)
Remove the check mark.
8Enter the user name and password to
be requested the local provider, then
select [Next].
9Enter the suitable connection name,
then select [Next].
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10 Select [No], then select [Next].
11 Remove the check mark for [To connect
to the Internet immediately, select this
box and then click Finish.], then select
[Finish].
12 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Network and
Dial-up Connections] and right-click the
connection you just created, then select
[Properties].
13 In [General], select the GSM/GPRS mo-
dem and select [Configure].
Remove the check mark.
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14 Select [GPRS] in [Modem protocol] and
select [OK].
15 Select [Networking] - [Properties].
16 Set the necessary settings and select
[OK], then select [OK].
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Windows XP Tablet PC
1Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Network and Internet Con-
nections] - [Network Connections] - [Create a new connec-
tion].
2Select [Next].
3Select [Connect to the Internet], then se-
lect [Next].
4Select [Set up my connection manually],
then select [Next].
5Select [Connect using a dial-up modem],
then select [Next].
6Select the GSM/GPRS modem you are
using, then select [Next].
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7Enter the suitable ISP name, then select
[Next].
8Enter [*99***1#] at [Phone number], then
select [Next].
Note that the “1” shown here should be changed to the
CID which you enter in the installing procedure of mo-
dem driver. ( “Installing the Software” in “Supple-
mentary Instructions for GSM/GPRS”)
9Enter the user name and password to
be requested the local provider, then
select [Next].
10 Select [Finish].
11 Select [Properties].
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12 In [General], select the GSM/GPRS mo-
dem and select [Configure].
13 Select [GPRS] in [Modem protocol] and
select [OK].
14 Select [Networking] - [Properties].
15 Set the necessary settings and select
[OK], then select [OK].
Remove the check mark.
Setting up the Dial-up network for GPRS

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Using CheckNet
Using the CheckNet utility, you can use the following functions.
Network information indication
RF signal level indication
GSM/GPRS modem power control
RAS (Dial-up network) control
SMS (Short Message Service)/Phone book
Running/Exiting
Running
CheckNet starts up at the same time as Windows, and will be displayed on the taskbar.
If is not displayed, start up using the following menu.
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CheckNet] - [CheckNet].
Windows XP Tablet PC
Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CheckNet] - [CheckNet].
Taskbar icon
(GSM)/ (GSM+GPRS): RF signal level ( page 11)
: Out of coverage
: Power off
: Initializing the GSM/GPRS modem
: SIM card error
: GPRS modem error
Exiting
Select on the taskbar with the right button and select [Exit].
The GPRS modem will be turned on/off automatically when the CheckNet starts up/
shut down (for supported models only).
This function can be disabled by using CheckNet. ( page 15)
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Using CheckNet
You can select the menu by selecting with the right button or from the CheckNet Win-
dow. With the CheckNet window, detailed information can be seen graphically.
To open the CheckNet window
Double-click on the taskbar
or
Select on the taskbar with the right button and select [View].
To close the CheckNet window
Select the X button on the CheckNet window. (You cannot exit the CheckNet.) ( page 9)
To minimize the CheckNet window
Select the button on the CheckNet window.
ARF signal level ( page 11)
BData status
GSM: Only GSM available
GSM + GPRS: GSM and GPRS are
available
CAn operator name with which GSM/
GPRS modem is currently registered
DPhone Book status
Ready: Phone Book is avail-
able
Read in Progress: Reading the data in
Phone Book
(No display): GSM/GPRS modem
is off
* Supported models only.
ECell information which GPRS modem is
currently using
PLMN: Public Land Mobile Network
ID Code
LAC: Location Area Code [Hex]
CELL ID: Cell ID [Hex]
CH: ARFCN (Absolute Fre-
quency Channel Number) of
the BCCH carrier
FStatus of the CheckNet
GNumber of unread SMS ( page 13)
HPower on/off the GSM/GPRS modem
(page 11)
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