User manual SONY ERICSSON MD300 MOBILE BROADBAND USB MODEM

[. . . ] Mobile Broadband USB Modem MD300 HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE User Guide Contents Contents . 20 ii Contents Sony Ericsson MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem Second edition (March 2008) 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. [. . . ] The desk stand is ideal for use with a desktop PC, making it easy to unplug and take the MD300 away for use with a laptop. The desk stand also allows you to reposition the MD300 around your work area and it orients the MD300 into an optimal position for reception. One or both USB plugs can be used, refer to Extension Cable on page 5 for more information. Do not insert the two USB plugs into two separate devices. The cap of the MD300 can be clipped to the desk stand for safe storage. Powered Hub A self powered hub (not provided) may be used in conjunction with the extension cable or desk stand and your MD300. In some cases, especially when used with desktop PCs, it may be necessary to plug the MD300 into a USB hub rather than directly into the PC. This is possible, provided that the hub is self powered via its own AC adaptor. One or both USB plugs can be used, refer to Extension Cable on page 5 for more information. Many portable hubs for laptops are of this type. Overview 7 The MD300 is plugged in using the supplied extension cable or directly in to a socket on the hub. The hub configuration allows extended cable length so you can locate the MD300 for optimal reception. Note: Some powered hubs may not provide adequate power. Your hub must be capable of supporting high power USB devices and must not be overloaded by the connection of too many such devices. Other high power devices include USB-powered disk drives, scanners and rechargeable music players. If you are experiencing problems, unplug these other devices to test if your hub is overloaded. USB 1. 1 and 2. 0 Your MD300 is a USB 2. 0 product, however it should work in the majority of USB 1. 1 ports. In both cases, communication with the MD300 is USB High Speed, up to 12Mb/s, which is more than sufficient to handle the 3. 6Mb/s HSDPA throughput. As a guide, USB 1. 1 ports are likely to be found in these cases: · · · All PCs manufactured before 2002 All PCs originally sold with Windows 2000 installed Current PCs where the USB port is provided only for use with keyboard and mouse. USB 2. 0 ports can be identified in the Device Manager. Select Start Hardware Tab, Device Manager. Control Panel System, The presence of an Enhanced Host Controller indicates USB 2. 0 support: 8 Overview 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 MD300 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 MD300 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 MD300 with your Apple PowerBook, MacBook iMac and MacPro. Do not use the Quick Start Guide that is included with the Sony Ericsson Mobile Broadband USB Modem. 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 MD300. [. . . ] 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. 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. 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. Tampering with any of the seals on the Product will void the warranty. [. . . ]