Panasonic of North America 9TGCF-732 PCS1900 Module build-in Notebook User Manual
Panasonic Corporation of North America PCS1900 Module build-in Notebook
Contents
- 1. User Manual
- 2. Main Manual
User Manual
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This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It ex-
plains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating
Instructions.
Your computer is equipped with GSM/GPRS enabling you to communicate using radio
frequencies.
Contents
Precautions .................................................................. 2
Names and Functions of Parts ................................... 5
Installing/Removing a SIM Card ................................. 7
Installing the Software................................................. 8
Appendix .................................................................... 13
Specifications ............................................................ 14
Supplementary Instructions
for GSM/GPRS
®
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.
[Start] - [Run]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Run].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
About the abbreviations in this manual, refer to the table on page 13.
Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS notes are re-
quired.
Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual
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The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, us-
age, service or repair of any Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/
GPRS modem. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal are advised to convey the following
safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into
all manuals supplied with the product. Failure to comply with these precautions violates
safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic as-
sumes no liability for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use
of mobiles. Switch Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/
GPRS modem off, if instructed to do so by the guidelines posted in sensitive
areas. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy.
The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and
hearing aids can be affected by interference from Personal Computer or Handheld
Computer incorporating GSM/GPRS modem placed close to the device. If in
doubt about potential danger, contact the physician or the manufacturer of the
device to verify that the equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are
advised to keep their Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating
GSM/GPRS modem away from the pacemaker, while it is on.
Switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/GPRS
modem before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently.
The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference
with communications systems. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the
suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.
Do not operate Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/
GPRS modem in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Switch off the cellu-
lar terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment
in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.
Your Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/GPRS mo-
dem receives and transmits radio frequency energy while switched on. Remember
that interference can occur if it is used close to TV sets, radios, computers or inad-
equately shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations and always switch off
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/GPRS modem wher-
ever forbidden, or when you suspect that it may cause interference or danger.
Road safety comes first! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld Computer
incorporating GSM/GPRS modem while driving a vehicle. Do not place the com-
puter with GSM/GPRS modem in an area where it could cause personal injury to the
driver or passengers. It is recommended to stow the unit in the boot or secure stowage
area while driving.
Safety Precautions
Precautions
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Do not place the computer with GSM/GPRS modem in an area over an air bag or in the
vicinity where an air bag may deploy.
Air bags inflate with great force and if the computer with GSM/GPRS modem is
placed in the air bag deployment area may be propelled with great force and cause
serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT!
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/GPRS modem
operate using radio signals and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to con-
nect in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless
device for essential communications, for example emergency calls.
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Personal Computer or Handheld
Computer incorporating GSM/GPRS modem must be switched on and in a ser-
vice area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or
phone features are in use (e.g. lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may need to
deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in Personal
Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating GSM/GPRS modem.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
“Hereby, we and Panasonic Testing Centre (Europe) GmbH (PTC), declares
that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Hint:
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please
contact to our web address: http://doc.panasonic-tc.de
Compliance Notice - CE Mark
This equipment is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directive listed
below:
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive with amendment 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC EMC Directive with amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
This Notice is based upon compliance of the product to the following standards:
EN60950
EN55022
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN55024
3GPP TS51.010-1: v4.9.0
EN 301 511: v7.0.1
EN 301 489 -1, -7
EN50385
Interface Cable
Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m (9.84 feet) is not recommended.
For Europe
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For U.S.A.
Radio frequency exposure information
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. adopted an
updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy
emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. The design of this device complies with the FCC
guidelines and those standards.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, ensure the antenna is at least 1.5
cm from your body when transmitting. Use of non-approved accessories may violate FCC
RF exposure guidelines.
Precautions
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Names and Functions of Parts
SIM Card Slot
( page 7)
Except the followings, refer to the Operating Instructions.
Antenna
(Appearance may differ depending on specifications.)
LED Indicators
( page 6)
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LED Description
GSM/GPRS Switch
The GSM/GPRS modem powers up independently from the computer
regardless of the computer power status and will remain on when the
computer’s power is off. This function depends on the setting of the
Setup Utility.
Power On Indication - Green:
A green LED will be used to signal when the GSM/GPRS modem has
been powered on.
Ring Indication - Amber:
The LED will flash when the GSM/GPRS modem has received a ring.
Status Indication - Green:
The LED will light while communicating.
Mode
Off
600 ms On/
600 ms Off
75 ms On/3 s Off
75 ms On/75 ms Off/
75 ms On/3 s Off
Flashing
On
Function
GSM/GPRS modem is off or running in SLEEP or
Alarm.
No SIM card inserted or no PIN entered, or network
search in progress, or ongoing user authentication,
or network login in progress.
Logged to network (monitoring control channels
and user interactions). No call in progress.
One or more GPRS contexts activated.
Indicates GPRS data transfer: When a GPRS
transfer is in progress, the LED goes on within 1
second after data packets were exchanged. Flash
duration is approximately 0.5 s.
Depending on type of call:
Voice call: Connected to remote party.
Data call: Connected to remote party or exchange of
parameters while setting up or disconnecting a call.
Names and Functions of Parts
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1Power off your computer and GSM/
GPRS modem
2Installing a SIM card
Set the SIM card into the socket.
Turn the socket over.
Insert the socket to the SIM card slot.
Removing a SIM card
Press the button.
Remove the socket.
Remove the SIM card from the socket.
CAUTION
Do not insert the SIM card upside down.
Installing/Removing a SIM Card
Before using GSM/GPRS, set a SIM card to the SIM card slot.
CAUTION
Do not install/remove the SIM card when the GSM/GPRS modem’s power is on.
SIM Card
Socket
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Installing the Software
1Turn on or restart the computer.
Press F2 while [Panasonic] screen is displayed soon after
the computer begins the startup procedure.
If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.
2Select the [Advanced] menu and confirm the followings.
( page 13)
The serial port’s setting is optimal.
[On & Off] is selected at [Power SYNC with PC].
If [On & Off] is not set, confirm the power to the GSM/GPRS modem is on.
3Save the settings and exit the Setup Utility.
4Set the software disc in the drive, then
input [x:\util\drivers\gprs\setup.exe]*1 in
[Start] - [Run] and select [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
*1“x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your
preference.
When the message on the right is displayed, select [OK].
5At [Winmux Driver Setup] screen, select
[Start Scan].
All GSM/GPRS modems installed in the computer will
be listed in [Modem List].
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6Confirm that the check mark is added
for the serial port you use and select [In-
stall Driver].
Installation will start.
(If the message “Digital Signature Not Found” is dis-
played, select [Yes].)
When the installation is complete, select [OK].
7Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
After the computer is restarted, CheckNet runs automati-
cally.
8Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Phone and Mo-
dem Options] - [Modems].
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware]
- [Phone and Modem Options] - [Modems].
9Select [Add].
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Add the check mark for [Don’t detect my
modem; I will select it from a list], then
select [Next].
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Select [Have Disk].
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Input [c:\program files\panasonic\
checknet*1\modem] and select [OK].
*1This indicates the folder where CheckNet is installed in
step 4. This will vary depending on your computer’s setup.
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Select your GSM/GPRS modem in the
list and select [Next].
To confirm the model number of your GSM/GPRS mo-
dem, run CheckNet and select [About]. (
checknet.pdf “Operating Instructions for using GSM/
GPRS”)
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Select “Selected ports” and select the
com port for Virtual Port 1.
You can confirm the port number in [Device Manager]*1
- [Multi-port serial adapters] - [Serial Multiplexer] - [Port
Settings].
*1Windows 2000 :
in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] -
[Hardware]
Windows XP :
in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Main-
tenance] - [System] - [Hardware]
Installing the Software
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Select [Next].
If the message “Digital Signature Not Found” is displayed, select [Yes].
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Select [Finish].
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Making extra settings for GPRS modem.
Select your GSM/GPRS modem and select [Properties] in [Phone and Modem Op-
tions] - [Modems].
In [Advanced], enter the extra initialization commands as follows. ( checknet.pdf
“Operating Instructions for using GSM/GPRS”)
AT+CGDCONT=<cid>,<pdp type>,<apn>
<RETURN>
Example: <cid>:1, <pdp type>:ip, <apn>:internet.t-d1.de
AT+CGDCONT=1,ip,internet.t-d1.de
<RETURN>
(Note that the APN shown here represents the German network provider T-D1 and
needs to be replaced with the APN address supplied by your own network pro-
vider.)
Select [OK].
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Uninstalling the Software
CheckNet
Use the following menu.
Windows 2000 : [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs]
Windows XP : [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]
Wireless module multiplex driver
Select [Device Manager]*1-[Multi-port serial adapters]-[Serial Multiplexer] and uninstall
the driver.
*1Windows 2000 : in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware]
Windows XP : in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Sys-
tem] - [Hardware]
Installing the Software
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Wireless Modem
I/O IRQ 1*1
I/O IRQ 2*1
Power SYNC with PC
Setup Utility
The following parameters have been added in [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
Disable Enable Auto
3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 2E8/IRQ5
338/IRQ10*2
3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 2E8/IRQ5
338/IRQ10*2
Independent On & Off Off Only
*1This item is displayed only when [Wireless Modem] is set to [Enable].
*2This item is displayed only for the model with a smart card slot.
APN Access Point Name
CID Context Identity
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global System of Mobile Communication
IP Internet Protocol
PDP Packet Data Protocol
PIN Personal Identification Number
PLMN Public Land Mobile Network
PPP Point to Point Protocol
QoS Quality of Service
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
TCP Traffic Control Protocol
Abbreviations
Appendix
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Type
Class
SIM
RF Specification Transmit
Receive
Data Features Data
Fax
SMS
Voice Feature
Interface
GPRS Multi-Slot
Mobile Station
Specifications
Compliant with ETSI GSM phase 2/2+ standard
PCS1900 Class 1 (1 W)
Internal SIM card (3 V only)
PCS1900 (1850 MHz to 1910 MHz)
PCS1900 (1930 MHz to 1990 MHz)
asynchronous transparent & non-transparent
300 bps/ 1200 bps / 1200/75 bps / 2400 bps/ 4800
bps / 9600 bps / 14400 bps
facsimile group 3, Class 2
MT/PP(Mobile Terminating Short Message
Service, Point to Point)
MO/PP(Mobile Originating Short Message
Service, Point to Point)
CB (Cell Broadcast Short Message Service)
HR (Half rate)
FR (Full rate)
EFR (Enhanced full rate)
AT Commands (GSM 07.07)
Class 10
Class B
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Memo
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