Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Sony Ericsson GC 83
Edge PC Card
Installation
Instructions
+
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Getting Started Before you start, please ensure you meet all the requirements below. Then follow these steps: 1. Install the GC83 EDGE Card Connection Manager software onto your laptop PC 2. Insert your Rogers Wireless SIM card into the GC83 3. Insert the GC83 EDGE Card into the PC Card slot of your laptop 4. Launch the GC83 Connection Manager software 5. Click on “Connect” to wirelessly connect to the Rogers Wireless data network Laptop or Tablet PC Requirements Operating Syste
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
1. Software Installation NOTE: Make sure card is NOT installed before running the software. Install the CD in the drive and after a few moments the Sony Ericsson splash screen is displayed. Note: if the CD will not autorun then select Start / Run D:/setup.exe into the run dialogue. (where D: is your CD ROM drive letter) • Click “Next” when prompted to
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
• Agree to license by selecting Yes • Select location on laptop for files to be installed
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
• Install the GC83 modem drivers onto laptop
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
• Software installation complete SIM card installation… Install the SIM card as shown.
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
• Insert Sony Ericsson GC83 EDGE / GPRS PC Card into PCMCIA (PC card slot) • You may see found new hardware messages. After a few minutes you be prompted to reboot your laptop. If so select “Yes”.
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
2. PC Card Setup • Run the GC83 Wireless Manager After rebooting click on Wireless Manager on your desktop. The Connection Wizard screen should appear. • Select “Create a new connection” • Enter the name for the connection (eg. Rogers) • Note: If the Connection Wizard does NOT appear select the “star” symbol from the Manager
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
• Select “GPRS” Connection • TO ACCESS THE INTERNET Select “Rogers Wireless “ • TO USE YOUR CORPORATE VPN Select “Rogers Wireless VPN” Many companies have a Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution in place to allow remote access to e-mail and the corporate Local Area Network (LAN) for their employees. Check with your company's IT department to find out if a VPN solution is supported by your company. If you use a VPN to access your e-mail or LAN, you will need to s
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
• Setup complete
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Connecting to the Rogers Wireless Network • To connect to the Rogers Wireless EDGE/GPRS network, simply select “Connect” Note: you may have to select the Connection name you previously created (eg. Rogers)
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
SHUT DOWN NOTES: When removing the GC83 Edge card make sure you close the desktop software and shut down the card in the Safely Remove Hardware console that is an icon in your system. Failure to do so may cause you machine to reboot. Note: the card is 100% friendly to the standby feature in windows. • Double click the icon and select Sony Ericsson GC83 and stop it. A Note on VPN and Wireless When using a VPN client it important to note the VPN connection does
