Sony F3231011 Mobile Broadband PC Card User Manual PC300 USEGUIDE

Sony Mobile Communications Inc Mobile Broadband PC Card PC300 USEGUIDE

User Guide

Mobile Broadband PC Card
PC300 HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE
User Guide
i Contents
Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
About this guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
How this guide is organised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Additional resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
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 ii
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 new editions of this
manual.
This manual is copyrighted work of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sweden.
The programs referred to herein are copyrighted and trademarked works of Sony Ericsson Mobile
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All other product or service names mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective
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All rights reserved.
© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2007
Publication number: 1202-3264 2 (P2A)
iii 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.
A PDF Wireless 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.
A PDF PC 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
About this guide iv
Your mobile operator may provide alternative application software and documentation.
1Overview
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 dra-
matically 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
Overview 2
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.
3Overview
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
Overview 4
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.
5Overview
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.
You can use Wireless Manager to:
Connect to the Internet or your corporate network
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SIM
Card
Overview 6
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.
7Overview
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
Windows (Wireless Manager)
Wireless Manager works with the following versions of the Windows® operating system:
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4)
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2); 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) processors
Windows Vista™; 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) processors
Your laptop PC must meet or exceed the minimum system requirements for the installed version of
the Windows operating system and have the following:
A 32-bit CardBus type II PC Card slot
110MB of available disk space
Note:
Sony Ericsson periodically releases new versions of Wireless Manager with new features and
bugfixes. The exact support for the Windows Operating System may change over time. The
readme.txt file on the CD-ROM, and included in the download, always identifies which versions
and service packs of the Windows operating system are supported. For more information and
downloads, please visit www.sonyericsson.com/support
Apple Macintosh
Please refer to the instructions suppled with launch2net or other application software.
Technical specifications 8
Technical specifications
Exterior description
Product name PC300
System GSM 850
E-GSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
UMTS 850
UMTS 1900
UMTS 2100
PC Card Type Type II, 32-bit CardBus
Services supported GSM: GPRS/EDGE, SMS, USSD
UMTS: Packet-Switched, HSDPA, Circuit-Switched, SMS, USSD
Speech services are not supported
SIM Card Small plug-in card, 3V and 1.8V type
Regular (non-GPRS-aware) and GPRS-aware SIMs supported
USIM
Type Number FAD-3231011-BV
Size Card part: 85.6 mm x 54.0 mm x 5.0 mm
Extension part: 15.4 mm x 54.0 mm x 10.5 mm
Weight 42g, excluding SIM card
Battery Powered via the PC Card slot. The PC300 uses
the laptop battery.
Antenna GSM/UMTS antenna integrated in to the plastic card extension
Antenna connector SSMB connector (for optional accessory antenna)
50 ohm impedance
9 Technical specifications
Ambient temperatures
Environmental Compliance
Application support
Electrical characteristics
Note:
All power consumptions are at nominal voltage.
GSM performance and technical characteristics
Operating -10 to 55 degrees C
Storage -20 to 65 degrees C
Directives WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
RoHS (Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances)
Windows Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager
Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator
Apple
Macintosh launch2net - Sony Ericsson Edition (via download)
Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator
Supported voltages 3.0 - 3.6V
Nominal operating voltage 3.3V
Average Standby Power (Inserted, not active) < 30mW
Average Idle Power (GPRS attached) < 150mW
Data Transfer Power (Worst case) < 2.8W
Dimension GSM 850 GSM 900
E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900
Modulation GMSK/8-PSK GMSK/8-PSK GMSK/8-PSK GMSK/8-PSK
Power classes Class 4 (2W) for GSM/
GPRS and EGPRS/MCS
1-4 (GMSK);
Class E2 (0.5W) for
EGPRS/MCS 5-9 (8-
PSK)
Class 4 (2W) for GSM/
GPRS and EGPRS/MCS
1-4 (GMSK);
Class E2 (0.5W) for
EGPRS/MCS 5-9 (8-
PSK)
Class 1 (1W) for GSM/
GPRS and EGPRS/MCS
1-4 (GMSK);
Class E2 (0.4W) for
EGPRS/MCS 5-9 (8-PSK)
Class 1 (1W) for GSM/
GPRS and EGPRS/MCS
1-4 (GMSK);
Class E2 (0.4W) for
EGPRS/MCS 5-9 (8-PSK)
Transmitter
output
impedance
50Ω50Ω50Ω50Ω
Technical specifications 10
GSM features supported
GPRS technical data
GPRS maximum data rates
Speed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM network. The speeds given
are maxima. Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee the speed at which your network will operate.
Data rate is the payload per slot: header plus data.
ME SIM Lock Network
Network Subset
Service Provider
Corporate
Online services (SIM-AT) Supported via AT Commands
USSD Phase 2+
Support is provided via AT commands; No MMI is provided
Data Rates Multislot class 10 supported (see table below).
Coding schemes: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4
Mode of Operation Class B (attaches to both GSM and GPRS at the same time).
IP Connectivity PDP type IP is supported
IPv4
SMS over GPRS Mobile Originated and Mobile Terminated
Compression TCP/IP Header Compression (RFC1144 and RFC 2507)
V42bis
GPRS Encryption GEA1 and GEA2
GPRS IP allocation Dynamic
Static
CS-1
9.05 kbps CS-2
13.4 kbps CS-3
15.6 kbps CS-4
21.4 kbps
4 + 1 RX 36.2 53.6 62.4 85.6
TX 9.05 13.4 15.6 21.4
3 + 2 RX 27.15 40.2 46.8 64.2
TX 18.1 26.8 31.2 42.8
11 Technical specifications
EDGE technical data
EDGE maximum data rates
Speed achieved depends on the Coding scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given
are maxima, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee the speed at which your network will operate.
Data rate is the payload per slot: header plus data.
Device class EDGE Class 10
Modulation Coding
Schemes MCS-1 to MCS-9
EDGE features Link Adaptation
Incremental Redundancy
Extended Uplink Temporary Block Flow (TBF)
Network Assisted Cell Change (NACC)
4 + 1 3 + 2
Coding
scheme Data rate per
slot Rx Tx Rx Tx
MCS-1 10.60 42.40 10.60 31.80 21.20
MCS-2 13.00 52.00 13.00 39.00 26.00
MCS-3 16.60 66.40 16.60 49.80 33.20
MCS-4 19.40 77.60 19.40 58.20 38.80
MCS-5 24.05 96.20 24.05 72.15 48.10
MCS-6 31.25 125.00 31.25 93.75 62.50
MCS-7 47.45 189.80 47.45 142.35 94.90
MCS-8 57.05 228.20 57.05 171.15 114.10
MCS-9 61.85 247.40 61.85 185.55 123.70
Technical specifications 12
UMTS technical data
HSDPA technical data
SMS Technical Data
Firmware upgrade
Power class Class 3 (0.25W, 24dBm)
Maximum Downlink speed 384kbps
Maximum Uplink speed 384kbps
UMTS features Inter-Mode Handover (UMTS/EDGE/GPRS)
Inter-Mode Reselection (UMTS/EDGE/GPRS)
Quality Of Service UMTS classes supported via AT Command
Modes PPP, IP Transparent, Non-Transparent
IP Allocation Static, Dynamic
R4 Enhancements Extended TBF Uplink
Network Assisted Cell Change (NACC)
Maximum Downlink speed 3.6Mbps
HSDPA Categories Speeds up to Category 6
Concatenated SMS Supported in Wireless Manager or via third party software
SMS Cell Broadcast Supported via AT Commands.
SMS interface Wireless Manager.
AT Command.
PC Card firmware upgrade Via secure Internet download using the Sony Ericsson Update
Service, www.sonyericsson.com/support or at Sony Ericsson Service
Points
13 Additional information
Additional information
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Please read this information before using your PC300 Mobile BroadbandPC Card.
Recommendations
Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or humidity.
Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures.
Do not expose your product to open flames or lit tobacco products.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product.
Do not paint your product.
Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission.
Do not use your product when in, or around aircraft, or areas posted “turn off two-way radio”.
Do not use your product in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists.
Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in the area above your car’s air bag.
Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should
perform service.
Antenna
Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your PC300. Use
of unauthorised or modified antennas could damage your PC300 and may violate regulations, causing
loss of performance and SAR levels above the recommended limits (see below).
Efficient use
Do not cover the antenna when in use, as this affects call quality and may cause the PC300 to operate
at a higher power level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby times.
Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and SAR
Your PC Card is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver (transceiver). When it is turned on,
it emits low levels of radio frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio frequency fields).
Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed
by scientific organisations, e.g. ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection)
and IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted levels of radio wave exposure
for the general population. The levels include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all
persons, regardless of age and health, and to account for any variations in measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy
absorbed by the body when using a transceiver. The SAR value is determined at the highest certified
Additional information14
power level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level of the transceiver while operating can
be well below this value. This is because the transceiver is designed to use the minimum power required
to reach the network.
Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure guidelines do not mean that there are variations
in safety. While there may be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson
PC cards are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines.
More information on radio frequency exposure and SAR can be found on:
www.sonyericsson.com.
Personal medical devices
PC Cards may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. If a minimum
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between the PC300 and the pacemaker, the risk of interference
is limited. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, immediately turn off
your PC300. Contact your cardiologist for more information.
For other medical devices, please consult the manufacturer of the device.
Children
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH YOUR PC CARD OR ITS ANTENNA.
THEY COULD HURT THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, OR COULD ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE
THE PC CARD OR ANTENNA. YOUR PC CARD OR ITS ANTENNA MAY CONTAIN SMALL
PARTS THAT COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD.
Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help
to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
your PC300.
Emergency calls
PC Cards manufactured by Sony Ericsson do not support voice calls, hence their use for essential
communications (e.g. medical emergencies) is not possible.
Inserting and removing the SIM card – precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the SIM card connectors. As a precaution, always make sure that the PC300 is already
in your hand before you insert or remove the SIM card.
15 Additional information
Generic SEMC Limited warranty
Limited Warranty
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Nya Vattentornet, SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden, (Sony
Ericsson) or its local affiliated company, provides this Limited Warranty for your mobile phone,
original accessory delivered with your mobile phone, and/or your mobile computing product
(hereinafter referred to as "Product").
Should your Product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was
purchased, or contact your local Sony Ericsson Call Center (national rates may apply) or visit
www.sonyericsson.com to get further information.
Warranty requirements may differ by country or region. Please visit www.sonyericsson.com/support
to review the Sony Ericsson warranty applicable to the country or region where you purchased your
product, which may differ from the default generic warranty included with your user materials.
OUR WARRANTY
Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free
from defects in design, material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer.
This Limited Warranty will last for a period of one (1) year as from the original date of purchase of
the Product.
WHAT WE WILL DO
If, during the warranty period, this Product fails to operate under normal use and service, due to
defects in design, materials or workmanship, Sony Ericsson authorized distributors or service
partners, in the country* where you purchased the Product, will, at their option, either repair or
replace the Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein.
Sony Ericsson and its service partners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a returned Product
is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below.
Please note that some of your personal settings, downloads and other information may be lost when
your Sony Ericsson Product is repaired or replaced. At present Sony Ericsson may be prevented by
applicable law, other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain
downloads. Sony Ericsson does not take any responsibility for any lost information of any kind and
will not reimburse you for any such loss. You should always make backup copies of all the
information stored on your Sony Ericsson Product such as downloads, calendar and contacts before
handing in your Sony Ericsson Product for repair or replacement.
CONDITIONS
1. This Limited Warranty is valid only if the original proof of purchase for this Product issued by a
Sony Ericsson authorized dealer specifying the date of purchase and serial number**, is
presented with the Product to be repaired or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse
warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of
the Product from the dealer.
2. If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repair for the defect concerned, or the
replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for
ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve
the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced parts or components will
become the property of Sony Ericsson.
Additional information16
3. This warranty does not cover any failure of the Product due to normal tear and wear, or due to
misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in
accordance with the Sony Ericsson instructions for use and maintenance of the Product. Nor
does this warranty cover any failure of the Product due to accident, software or hardware
modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid.
A rechargeable battery can be charged and discharged more than a hundred times. However, it
will eventually wear out - this is not a defect and corresponds to normal wear and tear. When the
talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson
recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
Minor variations in display brightness and colour may occur between the phones. There may be
tiny bright or dark dots on the display. These are called defective pixels and occur when
individual dots have malfunctioned and can not be adjusted. Two defective pixels are deemed
acceptable.
Minor variations in camera image appearance may occur between phones. This is nothing
uncommon and is not regarded as a defective camera module.
4. Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent
from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability,
coverage, services or range of that system.
5. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or
opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorised person.
6. The warranty does not cover Product failures which have been caused by use of accessories or
other peripheral devices which are not Sony Ericsson branded original accessories intended for
use with the Product.
7. Tampering with any of the seals on the Product will void the warranty.
8. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER
THAN THIS PRINTED LIMITED WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY
ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS; TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES
CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the preceding limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
The warranty provided does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable legislation in
force, nor the consumer's rights against the dealer arising from their sales / purchase contract.
*GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF THE WARRANTY
If you have purchased your Product in a country member of the European Economic Area (EEA) or
in Switzerland or the Republic of Turkey, and such Product was intended for sale in the EEA or in
Switzerland or in Turkey, you can have your Product serviced in any EEA country or in Switzerland
or in Turkey, under the warranty conditions prevailing in the country in which you require servicing,
provided that an identical Product is sold in such country by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor.
To find out if your Product is sold in the country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call
17 Additional information
Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than in the country of
original purchase, for example due to the fact that your Product may have an interior or exterior
which is different from equivalent models sold in other countries. Please note in addition that it may
sometimes not be possible to repair SIM-locked Products.
** In some countries/regions additional information (such as a valid warranty card) may be
requested.
Regulatory information18
Regulatory information
Declaration of conformity
We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of
Nya Vattentornet
S-221 88 Lund, Sweden
declare under our sole responsibility that our product
Sony Ericsson type FAD-3231011-BV
and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the
appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301908-1, EN 301908-2, EN 301489-7, EN 301489-
24 and EN 60950, following the provisions of Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal
Equipment directive 99/5/EC with requirements covering EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low
Voltage directive 73/23/EEC.
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. August 2007
Place and date of issue
Najmi Jarwala
President - US & Canada
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc.
We fulfil the requirements of the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC).
19 Regulatory information
FCC statement
FCC ID: PY7F3231011
IC: 4170B-F3231011
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sony
Ericsson Mobile Communications AB may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
CAUTION: The PC Card has been tested for compliance with FCC / IC RF exposure limits in the
laptop computer(s) configurations with side PCMCIA slot and can be used in laptop computers with
substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics.
Always place the optional accessory antenna in the upright position (oriented vertically) when using
the PC Card in a notebook computer.
Note: If this PC Card is intended for use in any other portable device, you are responsible for separate
approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of Part 2.1093 of FCC rules.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Index
A
accessory antenna 3
antenna
guidelines 13
Apple
Mac OS X 6
C
case 3
D
declaration of conformity 18
E
EDGE
definition 2
maximum data rates 11
technical data 11
F
FCC 19
firmware 12
firmware upgrade 12
G
GCA-14 3
GPRS
definition 2
maximum data rates 10
technical data 10
GSM
features supported 10
performance 9
guidelines
antenna 13
children 14
disposal of 14
emergency calls 14
overview 13
personal medical devices 14
recommendations 13
RF exposure and SAR 13
SIM handling 14
H
hardware
overview 2
requirements 7
SIM card 5
HSDPA
definition 1
technical data 12
L
launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition 6
N
network
requirements 5
P
packaging, checklist 2
PC Card
disposal of 14
personal medical devices, guidelines 14
protective case 3
R
requirements
hardware 7
network and subscription 5
RF exposure 13
S
SAR 13
SIM Card
guidelines 14
SIM card 5
SMS
definition 2
technical data 12
software
Apple Macintosh 6
launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition 6
overview 5
third-party applications 6
Wireless Manager 5
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specifications 8
support
Sony Ericsson Website iii
T
technical specifications 8
third-party applications 6
U
UMTS
definition 1
technical data 12
V
VPN 6
W
warranty
limited 15
Wireless Manager
description 5

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