Sony Ericsson PC300 User manual

Mobile Broadband PC Card
PC300 HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE
User Guide

ii Contents
Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
How this guide is organised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Additional resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PC300 Communications Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Protective Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory Antenna GCA-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SIM Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Network and subscription requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Guidelines for safe and efficient use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Generic SEMC Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FCC statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Contents iii
Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card
First edition (July 2007)
This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty.
Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies
of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by
Sony Ericsson at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into
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©Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2007
Publication number: 1202-3264.3

iv About this guide
About this guide
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card.
This guide includes an overview of the supported features, detailed technical specifications, system
requirements, and safety guidelines for your PC300.
Note:
Be sure to read all safety guidelines in this document before using your PC300.
How this guide is organised
Chapter 1: Overview on page 1, contains an overview of your PC300 and the features that it
supports. It also provides a list of the requirements and tools needed to use your new PC300.
Chapter 2: Technical specifications on page 8, provides detailed technical specifications for your
PC300.
Chapter 3: Additional information on page 13, provides safety guidelines, warranty information,
and regulations that are relevant to your PC300.
Additional resources
Additional resources can be found on the CD provided with your Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile
Broadband PC Card or on the Internet at the Sony Ericsson support Website.
Sony Ericsson support Website
You can use the Sony Ericsson Website to find the most up-to-date product information and support
wherever you are. It gives you access to online customer services, user manuals, the latest software
downloads, and other useful information. For more information, go to:
www.sonyericsson.com/support
Publications
Sony Ericsson provides the following documents with your PC300. The PDF documents are in Adobe®
Portable Document Format and are included on the CD-ROM. They are also copied to your hard
drive when the Wireless Manager software is installed. All of the documents are also available for
download at www.sonyericsson.com/support
• A printed Quick Start Guide aimed at getting you operational as quickly as possible.
•APDFWireless Manager User Guide that provides a comprehensive description of how to install
and use your PC Card with the Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager application. Wireless Manager
enables you to set up and make Internet connections, send and receive text messages and manage
your Phonebook.
•APDFPC Card User Guide (this document) that contains a detailed description of your PC300
and the features that it supports.
Note:
If necessary you can download and install the Adobe®Reader®from www.adobe.com
Your mobile operator may provide alternative application software and documentation.

Overview 1
Overview
PC300 Communications Summary
Your Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card keeps you in touch, enabling you to use the
best available mobile service wherever you are. It supports tri-band UMTS and quad-band GSM:
Your PC300 supports the following communications services:
Where UMTS service with HSDPA is available, your PC300 can connect at speeds up to 3.6Mbps.
Your PC300 provides automatic fallback to to UMTS where HSDPA is not available and to EDGE
or GPRS service where UMTS is not available (network support required). This section describes
the services that the PC300 supports:
• High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
HSDPA is an enhancement to UMTS networks which enables the downlink speed to
be dramatically increased; up to 3.6Mbps using the PC300. File downloads will be faster,
whilst applications such as video streaming may operate at higher quality and greater
reliability. The maximum speed available depends on the configuration of the mobile
network and local conditions such as distance to the base station.
• Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)
UMTS is a 3G technology standard for wide-area wireless data communication that is based
on the GSM standard. The UMTS standard uses advanced network operator mobile Internet
services to achieve data transfer rates up to 384 kbps, which are ideal for media streaming,
video MMS, instant shopping, and banking.
GSM
GPRS
EDGE
850MHz
900MHz
1800MHz
1900MHZ
UMTS
HSDPA
850MHz
1900MHz
2100MHz
Service Maximum Download
Speed
Maximum Upload
Speed
HSDPA 3.6Mbps 384kbps
UMTS 384kbps 384kbps
EDGE 247.4kbps 123.7kbps
GPRS 53.6kbps (CS-2)
85.6kbps (CS-4)
26.8kbps (CS-2)
42.8kbps (CS-4)
SMS

2Overview
• Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)
EDGE enhances GPRS by increasing data throughput over GPRS by as much as three times,
depending upon the network radio signal strength and quality. GPRS networks that are enhanced
with EDGE are often referred to as Enhanced GPRS (E-GPRS) networks. EDGE provides the
“always on” capability of GPRS but at faster speeds. EDGE technology is transparent —
simply make a GPRS connection as usual and benefit from the increase in speed where EDGE
is available in a network. When EDGE is available you can expect increased speeds of up
to 200 kbps, dependent on network coverage.
• General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
GPRS is a type of network connection that provides “always on” mobility. The connection
set up is fast. After you are connected, applications can send and receive data whenever
required. In today’s GPRS networks, the PC300 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps
and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kbps.
• Short Message Service (SMS)
You can send and receive SMS text messages using the Text Messages window in Wireless
Manager or other application software.
Checklist
The following items should be in the box when you unpack it:
• Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card
• Protective case for storing your PC300
• Quick Start Guide
•CD-ROM
The CD contains the necessary drivers, software, and documentation that you need to get started.
Hardware overview
Your Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card is a standard 32-bit CardBus PC Card
with a 15mm extension which contains the GSM/UMTS antenna. An access door is provided which
allows you to connect an accessory antenna for improved radio performance in low signal locations.

Overview 3
The external antenna connector is an MMCX pattern.
The PC300 is a 3.3 volt PC card and has mechanical keying to prevent insertion in older 5 volt only
PCMCIA slots. Laptops 'Designed for Windows 98' and onwards have 3.3 volt support.
The amount of power that your PC300 draws from the laptop battery depends on several factors,
including status, frequency band, and distance to the base station that is used.
The PC300 can be turned off under software control from the Wireless Manager application or the
signal strength icon in the status tray. It is recommended that the user remove the card from the laptop
when flying to prevent any accidental transmission.
Protective Case
When it is not in use, you should store your PC300 in the protective case. You can affix a lanyard
to the case if required, so that you can carry your PC300 around your neck. The protective case can
also accomodate the accessory antenna.
Accessory Antenna GCA-14
GCA-14 is an accessory antenna to be used with PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card in order to enhance
signal strength when using your PC Card in areas far from base stations or in areas with low GSM
or UMTS network signal strength.
To attach the accessory antenna
1. Open the antenna connector door in the plastic extension part of your PC300.
2. Plug the accessory antenna in to the antenna connector.
You may attach a
lanyard here
Insert your
PC300 from
this end

4Overview
To detach the accessory antenna
1. Hold the accessory antenna at the base, where it is plugged in to the PC300.
2. Gently pull the antenna plug away from the PC300 antenna connector.
3. Close the antenna connector door.
4. Store your accessory antenna carefully in the protective case provided with your PC300.
Note:
Use of an external antenna is not needed when used in areas where normal GSM or UMTS
network signal strength is available.
To store the accessory antenna
1. Open the antenna cover by gently applying pressure in the direction of the arrow, away from
the case.
2. Insert the antenna as shown.
3. Replace the antenna cover.
Antenna
connector
door.

Overview 5
SIM Card
When you subscribe to a mobile network, you are issued a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card.
Your SIM card contains your personal subscriber data. To connect to a mobile network you must
first insert your SIM card that includes the appropriate network subscription into your PC300.
The SIM card is inserted into a slot in the lower face of the PC300:
Note:
The application software must be installed before you insert your PC Card into your PC or Mac.
Network and subscription requirements
The network subscription you use in conjunction with your PC300 depends on the functions and features
that are available from your network operator. Contact your network operator or service provider
to make sure the options that you require are available (UMTS/HSPDA, GPRS/EDGE and SMS).
Note:
Network operators often provide a number of connectivity options such as WAP and Internet.
These are accessed via different APNs (Access Point Names). Verify the services that you
require, such as Internet, e-mail or corporate VPN (Virtual Private Network) service are
available through your Service operator and enabled on your subscription.
Software overview
Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager
Sony Ericsson provides the Wireless Manager, an application that provides the ability to configure
and manage your wireless connections on your PC. For more information about software requirements,
refer to the Wireless Manager User Guide.
564464
8695
89034
SIM
Card

6Overview
You can use Wireless Manager to:
• Connect to the Internet or your corporate network
• Display mobile network status information
• Create or modify connection settings
• Manage your PC300 settings and preferences
• Send and receive SMS messages
• Manage phonebooks saved to your SIM card and hard drive
launch2net - Sony Ericsson Edition
To use your PC300 with your Mac OS X system, you will need launch2net – Sony Ericsson
Edition. This application enables you to set up and use UMTS/HSDPA and GPRS/EDGE
connections (subject to network coverage and availability). The software is available for download
without charge from this Website:
www.novamedia.de/sonyericsson
Please follow the instructions on the Website to install, configure, and use your PC Card with your
Apple PowerBook. Do not use the Quick Start Guide that is included with the PC Card. For more
information, refer to documentation that comes with the launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition application.
Third-party applications
Your network operator or your network administrator may provide an application that works with
your PC300. Please refer to the instructions supplied with that application. Functions and features
available may be different compared with the Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager application.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Your PC300 is tested for compatibility with popular VPN solutions used by corporations to enable
remote workers to access the corporate network.
Note:
Sony Ericsson does not provide any VPN software with your PC300.
System requirements
This section lists the hardware and software requirements for using your Sony Ericsson PC300 PC Card.
General
You will need the following hardware:
• 32-bit CardBus type II PC Card slot
• Sony Ericsson PC300 Mobile Broadband PC Card
• SIM card
• Wireless Manager or other application CD or software download