Modem Functionality: Mobile Connectivity
Modem Functionality: Mobile Connectivity
Modem Functionality: Mobile Connectivity
Modem functionality
Mobile connectivity
Getting started Modem functionality
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
Before you start ......................................................................................... 2
System requirements ............................................................................. 3
Overview of instructions ............................................................................ 3
Installing the PC Suite software ................................................................. 4
Install from the CD ................................................................................. 4
Download from the Web and install ....................................................... 4
Setting up the USB cable modem ............................................................. 5
Setting up the Bluetooth™ modem ........................................................... 5
Creating a dial-up Internet connection (CSD/HSCSD) .............................. 6
Creating a packet switched data Internet connection (EDGE/GPRS) ....... 7
Creating a connection using the Internet settings from the phone ....... 7
Creating a connection using automatic mode ....................................... 8
Creating a connection using manual mode ........................................... 8
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 9
After having used Bluetooth wireless technology ................................. 9
Related information ................................................................................... 9
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Getting started Modem functionality
Introduction
Your phone has a built-in modem. You can use it to connect a computer to your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) to browse the Internet or manage your email messages.
Instruction symbols
The following instruction symbols may appear in this Getting started guide:
Note
Some icons in user documentation may differ from those below.
} Use the selection keys or the navigation key to scroll and select.
Before you set up your computer and start using the modem, make sure you have the following:
• A GSM phone subscription that supports EDGE, GPRS or High Speed Data.
• A phone subscription that covers Internet browsing. If you are not sure whether you have this,
please contact your network operator.
• A data account (Internet configuration) set up in your phone. See the User guide and your
GSM operator’s subscription information for details. You can also use the Phone setup on
www.sonyericsson.com/support to have all necessary Mobile Internet (Internet) settings sent
to your phone in a text message (SMS).
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System requirements
The Sony Ericsson PC Suite with Communication Center software for your phone series is designed
to work with Windows 2000 (SP3/SP4), Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro (SP1/SP2), and
Windows Vista.
• Windows XP (Home and Professional) with SP1 or SP2: 256 MB RAM, 500 MHz
Overview of instructions
Set up your phone as a modem in just 3 simple steps!
• Use the CD that comes with • Use a USB cable % 5 Setting • % 6 Creating a dial-up Internet
the phone % 4 Install from the up the USB cable modem. connection (CSD/HSCSD).
CD.
- or - - or -
- or -
• Use Bluetooth technology • % 7 Creating a packet
• Download from the Web % 5 Setting up the switched data Internet
% 4 Download from the Web Bluetooth™ modem. connection (EDGE/GPRS).
and install.
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Mobile Networking Wizard software is included in the PC Suite on the CD that comes with your phone.
You can also go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to download the PC Suite.
Before installation: Uninstall any applications on your computer previously used to communicate
with mobile phones, such as synchronization software.
- or -
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When connecting the USB cable to use the phone as a modem, select Phone mode in the phone.
The Bluetooth device in the computer must be installed (see the manufacturer’s product documentation)
and working properly before you start the installation procedures below.
The procedures, terms, application names, and so forth, may differ depending on the brand
and model of the Bluetooth device in your computer. Refer to the manufacturer’s product
documentation.
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First make sure you have the correct Internet settings in the phone. Contact your service provider or use
the Phone setup on www.sonyericsson.com/support. to get the required settings for your phone.
• Domain
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To create a connection
1. Open the Mobile Networking Wizard from the Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
2. Click New Connection.
3. Select Dial-up, and then click Next.
4. Select the correct modem from the list, and then click Next.
5. Name the new connection. Click Next.
6. Enter the dial-up connection telephone number. Click Next.
7. Enter User ID, Password and Domain for the connection. You only need to enter Password and User
ID if you want to save them for the next time you use the connection. Click Next.
8. Click Finish to create the connection.
9. Click the connect icon (a green square) in the Mobile Networking Wizard.
First make sure you have the correct Internet settings in the phone. Contact your service provider or use
the Phone setup on www.sonyericsson.com/support to get the required settings for your phone.
There are three ways for you to create a connection to your network operator:
• From the phone – Use the Internet settings from the phone.
• Automatic mode – Use predefined settings for your network operator.
• Manual mode – Customize settings for your network operator.
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To create a connection
1. Open the Mobile Networking Wizard from the Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
2. Click New Connection.
3. Select Packet Switched Data, and then click Next.
4. Select the modem from the list, and then click Next.
5. Enter a name for the new connection and select if you want to use it as your default connection.
Click Next.
6. Mark Use settings from an existing entry in the device, and then click Next.
7. Select the configuration of your network operator from the list, and then click Next.
8. Enter User ID and Password for the connection if you want to save them for the next time you use the
connection. Click Next.
9. Click Finish to create the connection.
10. Click on the connect icon (a green square) in the Mobile Networking Wizard.
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Troubleshooting
Use the help function in the Mobile Networking Wizard for troubleshooting and more information.
Related information
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