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Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
FCC statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Déclaration FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
How this guide is organised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Additional resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EC400/EC400g Communications Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hardware overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SIM Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Insert the EC400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Global Positioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Network and subscription requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Guidelines for safe and efficient use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Generic SEMC Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Sony Ericsson EC400 Mobile Broadband ExpressCard
First edition (June 2008)
This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty.
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iv Regulatory information
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
EC400 Sony Ericsson type FAD-3232012-BV
EC400g Sony Ericsson type FAD-3232013-BV
and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity
with the appropriate standards EN 301 511:V9.0.2, EN 300 328:V1.7.1, EN 301 489-7:V1.3.1,
EN 301 489-17:V1.2.1 and EN 60950-1:2006, following the provisions of, Radio Equipment and
Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. June 2008
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).
FR Ce produit est conforme à la directive R&TTE (99/5/EC).
CS Výrobek spluje požadavky smrnice R&TTE (99/5/EC).
DA Vi opfylder kravene i R&TTE-direktivet (99/5/EC).
DE Die Anforderungen der Richtlinie für Funk- und Fernmeldegeräte (99/5/EG) werden erfüllt.
EL µ R&TTE (99/5/).
ES Cumplimos los requisitos de la Directiva R&TTE (99/5/EC).
FI Täytämme radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin (99/5/EY) asettamat vaatimukset.
HR Mi ispunjavamo zahtjeve R&TTE Direktive (99/5/EC).
HU Teljesítjük az R&TTE irányelv (99/5/EC) követelményeit.
IT Il prodotto soddisfa i requisiti della Direttiva R&TTE (99/5/EC).
NL We voldoen aan de vereisten die in de R&TTE-richtlijn (99/5/EG) worden gesteld.
NO Vi oppfyller kravene i R&TTE-direktivet (99/5/EC).
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PB Atendemos aos requisitos da Diretriz R&TTE (99/5/EC).
RO Îndeplinim cerinele directivei R&TTE (99/5/EC).
RU R&TTE (99/5/EC).
SK Výrobok spa požiadavky smernice R&TTE (99/5/EC).
SV Vi uppfyller kraven i R&TTE-direktivet (99/5/EC).
TH
TR R&TTE Kararnamesinin (99/5/EC) gerekliliklerini yerine getirmekteyiz.
UK R&TTE (99/5/EC).
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FCC statement
EC400 FCC ID: PY7F3232012
EC400 IC: 4170B-F3232012
EC400g FCC ID: PY7F3232013
EC400g IC: 4170B-F3232013
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 Sony Ericsson ExpressCard has been tested for compliance with FCC/IC RF
exposure limits in the laptop computer(s) configurations with an ExpressCard slot and can be used
in laptop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and
RF characteristics.
Note: If this Sony Ericsson ExpressCard 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.
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vi Regulatory information
Déclaration FCC
EC400 FCC ID: PY7F3232012
EC400 IC: 4170B-F3232012
EC400g FCC ID: PY7F3232013
EC400g IC: 4170B-F3232013
Cet appareil a été testé et déclaré conforme aux limites d’un appareil numérique de classe B en vertu
de l’article 15 de la réglementation FCC. Ces limites permettent d’être correctement protégé contre
les interférences nuisibles dans une installation résidentielle. Le présent appareil émet, utilise et peut
engendrer des signaux HF (haute fréquence). Si vous ne l’installez pas et ne l’utilisez pas conformément
aux instructions, il peut provoquer des interférences préjudiciables aux communications radio. Il
n’existe toutefois aucun dispositif garantissant la non-apparition de ce type d’interférences dans une
installation déterminée. Si cet appareil provoque des interférences dommageables à la réception
radiophonique ou télévisée (détectables en mettant l’appareil hors tension, puis à nouveau sous
tension), nous conseillons à l’utilisateur d’essayer de les éliminer en appliquant une ou plusieurs
mesures ci-après :
• réorienter ou déplacer l’antenne de réception ;
• augmenter l’écart séparant l’appareil du récepteur ;
• brancher l’équipement dans une prise située sur un circuit différent de celui utilisé pour la
connexion du récepteur ;
• consulter le revendeur ou un technicien radio/TV expérimenté.
AVERTISSEMENT : Les changements ou modifications opérés sur le présent appareil sans
l’approbation expresse de Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB peuvent frapper de nullité
l’autorisation FCC relative à l’utilisation de l’appareil précité.
ATTENTION : Le dispositif USB Sony Ericsson a été testé pour satisfaire aux exigences des
limites d'exposition aux radiofréquences de la FCC/IC dans la (les) configuration(s) d'ordinateur(s)
portables(s) munis d'un port USB et peut être utilisé sur des ordinateurs portables dont les
dimensions physiques, la fabrication et les caractéristiques électriques et de radiofréquences sont
significativement semblables.
Remarque : Si vous prévoyez d'utiliser ce dispositif USB Sony Ericsson sur un autre ordinateur
portable, il vous incombe d'obtenir une approbation distincte pour satisfaire aux exigences SAR
de l'article 2.1093 de la réglementation FCC.
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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About this guide vii
About this guide
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson EC400 or EC400g Mobile Broadband
ExpressCard.
This guide includes an overview of the supported features, detailed technical specifications, system
requirements, and safety guidelines for both the EC400 and EC400g.
The EC400 and EC400g provide the same features, with one exception, the EC400g incorporates
Global Positional Satellite (GPS) functionality. This manual refers to both modems as EC400. When
the information is specific to the EC400g, EC400g will be used.
Note:
Be sure to read all safety guidelines in this document before using your EC400.
How this guide is organised
Chapter 1: Overview on page 1, contains an overview of your EC400 and the features that it
supports. It also provides a list of the requirements and tools needed to use your new EC400.
Chapter 2: Additional information on page 8, provides safety guidelines, warranty information, and
regulations that are relevant to your EC400.
Chapter 3: Technical specifications on page 12, provides detailed technical specifications for your
EC400.
Additional resources
Sony Ericsson support Website
Additional resources can be found on the Internet at the 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
viii About this guide
Publications
Sony Ericsson provides the following documents to help you use your EC400:
• A printed Quick Start Guide aimed at getting you operational as quickly as possible.
• A PDF EC400 User Guide (this document) that contains a detailed description of your EC400 and
the features that it supports. This document is copied to your hard drive when Wireless Manager
is installed and can be accessed by selecting Start All Programs Sony Ericsson
Wireless Manager 5 EC400 User Guide
•Online Help built into Wireless Manager which describes in detail how to use each feature and
how to install and uninstall the software. Select Help or press F1 to access online help.
• A PDF Wireless Manager User Guide which contains the same detailed information as the online
help in a conventional printable format. This document is available from the support website only.
Note:
PDF documents are in Adobe® Portable Document Format. If your PC cannot open these
documents, download and install the Adobe® Reader® from www.adobe.com.
Note:
Your mobile operator may provide alternative application software and documentation.
Overview 1
Overview
Checklist
The following items should be in the box when you unpack it:
• Sony Ericsson EC400 Mobile Broadband Modem Card
• Quick Start Guide (QSG)
• Protective case
EC400/EC400g Communications Summary
Your EC400 keeps you in touch, enabling you to use the best available mobile service wherever you
are. It supports tri-band Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) and quad-band
Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM):
Your EC400 supports SMS text messaging and the following communications services:
Where UMTS service with HSPA is available, your EC400 can connect at speeds up to 7.2Mb/s.
Your EC400 provides automatic fallback to UMTS where HSPA is not available and to EDGE or
GPRS service where UMTS is not available (network support required). This section describes the
services that the EC400 supports:
• High Speed Packet Access (HSPA)
HSPA is an enhancement to UMTS networks. HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)
enables the downlink speed to be dramatically increased; up to 7.2Mbps using the EC400. 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. HSUPA (High
Speed Uplink Packet Access) enables the EC400 to upload data at speeds up to 2.0Mbps.
GSM
GPRS
EDGE
850MHz
900MHz
1800MHz
1900MHZ
UMTS
HSPA
850MHz
1900MHz
2100MHz
Service Maximum Download Speed Maximum Upload Speed
HSPA 7.2Mb/s 2.0Mb/s
UMTS 384kb/s 384kb/s
EDGE 247.4kb/s 123.7kb/s
GPRS 53.6kb/s (CS-2)
85.6kb/s (CS-4)
26.8kb/s (CS-2)
42.8kb/s (CS-4)
2Overview
• 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 384kbps, which are ideal for media streaming,
video MMS, instant shopping, and banking.
• 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 kb/s, 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 EC400 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kb/s and
transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kb/s.
• Short Message Service (SMS)
You can send and receive SMS text messages using the Text Messages window in
Wireless Manager or other application software.
Hardware overview
Your Sony Ericsson EC400 uses the 3.3 volt power supply provided by the ExpressCard slot.
The amount of power that your EC400 draws from the laptop battery depends on several factors,
including status, frequency band, and distance to the base station that is used.
The EC400 can be turned off under software control from the Wireless Manager application or the
signal strength icon in the status tray. You must remove the modem from the laptop when flying to
prevent any accidental transmission.
Overview 3
Status LEDs
The EC400 contains multi-colored LEDs that indicate the status of the device. The LEDs are located
under the Diversity antenna, as shown below.
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 EC400.
LED Color Flash rate Description
Mobile Service Red Fast Searching for a mobile network
Green Medium Registered to GPRS or EDGE service, not
connected
Green Slow Connected - GPRS or EDGE service
Blue Medium Registered to UMTS or HSPA service, not
connected
Blue Slow Connected - UMTS or HSPA service
GPS Yellow Fast Searching, position not fixed
Yellow Slow Position fixed
Off GPS off
Mobile Service LED
GPS LED
4Overview
To insert the SIM card
Insert the SIM card into the slot on the bottom of the EC400. Make sure the gold contacts on the SIM
card are facing towards the EC400 and the angled corner (A) of the SIM card is placed away from
the EC400 as shown. Push the SIM card into the EC400.
To remove the SIM card
Insert a pen or other small pointed object into the removal slot (B) and push the SIM out of the EC400
while gently lifting the back edge of the SIM card over the catch (C).
Insert the EC400
Insert your EC400 into your laptop’s ExpressCard slot as shown in the following illustration.
A
B
C
Overview 5
Antennas
The EC400 has two built-in antennas and two external antenna connectors.
Note:
The Diversity antenna must be raised during use for optimal performance.
The following table describes the antennas for the EC400 and EC400g.
Global Positioning System
The EC400g Mobile Broadband ExpressCard provides Global Positioning System (GPS) functionality.
GPS is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites orbiting the Earth.
GPS works anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day.
To access the GPS features of the EC400g, select View GPS in Wireless Manager. If you are using
other software, for example, supplied by your mobile operator, please consult the documentation for
that application.
Antenna Type Description
Main Built-in Used for GSM/UMTS communications. (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS,
HSPA)
Diversity Built-in Dual GPS/UMTS Diversity antenna. This antenna must be in the up
position during operation.
GSM
(Optional user
supplied antenna)
External Alternate GSM/UMTS antenna. When connected, the built-in main
antenna is used as a Diversity antenna. The main performance boost
is in HSPA.
GPS/DIV
(Optional user
supplied antenna)
External DIV (EC400) - External HSPA Diversity antenna. Works in conjunction
with the other external (GSM) Diversity antenna. When connected,
the internal Diversity/GPS antenna is disabled.
GPS (EC400g) - External GPS and HSPA Diversity antenna. When
connected, the built-in Diversity/GPS antenna is disabled.
Diversity Antenna GSM Antenna
Connector
Main Antenna
EC400 - GSM Antenna Connector
EC400g - GPS Antenna Connector
6Overview
GPS data is provided over the Sony Ericsson GPS Port. This is a Windows COM Port. When you
install the EC400g, Windows will assign a number, for example COM23. To link a third-party GPS-
enabled application to your EC400g's GPS receiver, you may need to access the application settings
and select the COM port number that Windows has allocated.
The data that the GPS device provides, is in Nautical Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format.
This format is commonly understood by GPS-enabled applications.
Network and subscription requirements
The network subscription you use in conjunction with your EC400 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 mobile operator and enabled on your subscription.
Software overview
Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager
Sony Ericsson provides 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
• Display mobile network status information
• Create or modify connection settings
• Manage your EC400 settings and preferences
• Send and receive SMS messages
• Manage phonebooks saved to your SIM card and hard drive
• Enable GPS functionality (EC400g only)
launch2net - Sony Ericsson Edition
To use your Mobile Broadband Modem with your Mac OS X system, you will need “launch2net -
Sony Ericsson Edition”. This application enables you to set up and use HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, and
GPRS connections, subject to network coverage and availability.
You can find the application in one or more of these locations:
• In the OS X folder of the CD-ROM (if provided)
• As a download from http://www.novamedia.de/sonyericsson (please check here for latest updates)
Overview 7
Third-party applications
Your network operator or your network administrator may provide an application that works with
your EC400. 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 EC400 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 EC400.
System requirements
This section lists the hardware and software requirements for using your EC400.
General
You will need the following hardware:
• ExpressCard slot
•EC400
• SIM card
Note:
The EC400 can also be used in a PC Card Slot using additional PC Card to ExpressCard
converter hardware available from PC accessory suppliers. The EC400 is a USB-based
ExpressCard and should work with most of these adapters.
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 PC must meet or exceed the minimum system requirements for the installed version of the
Windows operating system and have the following:
• 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 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.
8 Additional information
Additional information
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Please read this information before using your EC400.
Recommendations
• Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
• Do not expose your product to liquid, 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 from your
treating physician or authorised medical staff.
• Do not use your product when in, or around aircraft, or areas showing the sign “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.
Efficient use
Do not cover the EC400 when in use, as this affects call quality.
Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and SAR
Your Sony Ericsson EC400 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 organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing 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
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.
Additional information 9
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
Mobile Broadband Modems 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
Mobile Broadband Modems may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted
equipment. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between the EC400 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 EC400. Contact your cardiologist for more information.
For other medical devices, please consult your physician and the manufacturer of the device.
Children
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH YOUR EC400. THEY COULD HURT
THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, OR COULD ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE THE MOBILE
BROADBAND MODEM. YOUR MOBILE BROADBAND MODEM. MAY CONTAIN SMALL
PARTS THAT COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD.
Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment
This symbol indicates that all electrical and electronic equipment included shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be left at the appropriate 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 EC400.
Emergency calls
Mobile Broadband Modems manufactured by Sony Ericsson do not support voice calls and should not
be relied upon for essential communications.
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 EC400 is already
in your hand before you insert or remove the SIM card.
10 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 information 11
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
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.
12 Technical specifications
Technical specifications
General
Exterior description
Product name EC400/EC400g
System GSM 850
E-GSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
UMTS 850
UMTS 1900
UMTS 2100
PC Card Type ExpressCard/34 (USB-based)
Services supported GSM: GPRS/EDGE, SMS, USSD
UMTS: Packet-Switched, HSDPA, HSUPA, Circuit-Switched, SMS, USSD
Speech services are not supported
GPS Positioning (EC400g only)
SIM Card Small plug-in card, 3V and 1.8V type
Regular (non-GPRS-aware) and GPRS-aware SIMs supported
USIM
Type Number EC400 FAD-3232012-BV
Type Number EC400g FAD-3232013-BV
EC400 FCC ID PY7F3232012
EC400 IC 4170B-F3232012
EC400g FCC ID PY7F3232013
EC400g IC 4170B-F3232013
Industry Canada
Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Size Length: 108mm
Width: 34mm
Height: 12mm with flip antenna in stowed position.
Weight 33.8g, excluding SIM card
Battery Powered via the ExpressCard slot.
Antenna (built-in) GSM/UMTS antenna, GPS antenna and receive diversity antenna
Antenna (external) GSM/UMTS antenna, GPS antenna and receive diversity antenna
Connector type: SSMB
Technical specifications 13
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
Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator
Nominal operating voltage 3.3V
Average Idle Power (GPRS attached) < 250mW
Data Transfer Power
(Worst case with GPS enabled)
< 3.3W
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)
14 Technical specifications
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 (R99)
USIM Application Toolkit Supported via AT Commands No MMI is provided
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 kb/s
CS-2
13.4 kb/s
CS-3
15.6 kb/s
CS-4
21.4 kb/s
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
Technical specifications 15
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.
UMTS technical 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
Power class Class 3 (0.25W, 24dBm)
Maximum Downlink speed 384kb/s
Maximum Uplink speed 384kb/s
UMTS features Inter-Mode Handover (UMTS/EDGE/GPRS)
Inter-Mode Reselection (UMTS/EDGE/GPRS)
Quality Of Service UMTS classes supported via AT Command
Modes PDP type IP is supported
IPv4
IP Allocation Static, Dynamic
R4 Enhancements Extended TBF Uplink
Network Assisted Cell Change (NACC)
16 Technical specifications
HSPA technical data
HSUPA technical data
SMS Technical Data
Firmware upgrade
Software upgrade
GPS specifications
Maximum Downlink speed 7.2Mb/s
HSDPA Categories 1-8, 11, 12
Maximum Uplink speed 2.0Mb/s
HSUPA Categories 4 (10ms) and 5
Concatenated SMS Supported in Wireless Manager or via third party software
SMS Cell Broadcast Supported via AT Commands.
SMS interface Wireless Manager.
AT Command.
EC400 firmware upgrade Via secure Internet download using the Sony Ericsson Update Service,
www.sonyericsson.com/support or at Sony Ericsson Service Points
Wireless Manager Upgrade Internet download
Specification Description
Interface USB virtual COM port
Protocol NMEA 2.0
Port access Simultaneous port open for multiple GPS applications. Automatic receiver enable
upon port open.
Channels 8 hardware channels Up to 20 satellite tracking via software channels
Antennas Built-in Diversity/GPS This antenna must be in the up position during operation.
External GPS and HSPA Diversity antenna connector. When connected, the built-in
Diversity/GPS antenna is disabled.
Receiver modes Standalone (Autonomous)
Enhanced Autonomous using LTO data
Performance Cold start TTFF < 50 seconds @ -130dBm
Hot start TTFF < 10s @ -130dBm
Cold start TTFF < 30s @ -130dBm, with LTO
Index 17
Index
A
antenna 5
Apple
Mac OS X 6
D
declaration of conformity iv
E
EDGE
definition 2
maximum data rates 15
technical data 15
F
FCC v, vi
firmware 16
firmware upgrade 16
G
GPRS
definition 2
maximum data rates 14
technical data 14
GPS 5
GSM
features supported 14
performance 13
guidelines
children 9
overview 8
personal medical devices 9
recommendations 8
RF exposure and SAR 8
SIM handling 9
H
hardware
overview 2
requirements 7
SIM card 3
HSDPA
definition 1
technical data 16
I
Internet 16
L
launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition 6
M
Mobile Broadband Modem
disposal of 9
N
network
requirements 6
P
packaging, checklist 1
personal medical devices, guidelines 9
R
requirements
hardware 7
network and subscription 6
RF
exposure 8
S
SAR 8
SIM Card
guidelines 9
SIM card 3
SMS
definition 2
technical data 16
software
Apple Macintosh 6
launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition 6
overview 6
third-party applications 7
Wireless Manager 6
specifications 12
support
Sony Ericsson Website vii
18 Index
T
technical specifications 12
third-party applications 7
U
UMTS
definition 2
technical data 15
V
VPN 7
W
warranty
limited 10
Wireless Manager
description 6