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Modem functionality
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Getting started Modem functionality

Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
Before you start ......................................................................................... 2
System requirements ............................................................................. 2
Overview of instructions ............................................................................ 3
Installing the PC Suite software ................................................................. 3
Installing from the CD ............................................................................ 3
Downloading from the Web ................................................................... 4
Installing the PC Suite from the downloaded file ................................... 4
Setting up the modem ............................................................................... 4
Automatic Internet Profiles Creation ...................................................... 4
Setting up a connection using the PC Suite .......................................... 5
Managing connections in the PC Suite .................................................. 5
Setting up the USB cable modem ......................................................... 7
Setting up the Bluetooth modem ....................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 8
Creating a phone data account manually .............................................. 8
After having used Bluetooth wireless technology .................................. 8
Using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite ......................................................... 8
Trademarks and acknowledgements ........................................................ 9

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Introduction
Your phone has a built-in modem. You can use it to connect a computer to your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) to browse the Internet or manage your email messages.

Instruction symbols
The following instruction symbols may appear in this Getting started guide:
Note
Indicates that a service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. Contact your network
operator for details.
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Use the selection keys or the navigation key to scroll and select.

Before you start

The instructions in this document focus on how to set up a computer running Microsoft Windows XP
Home, Windows XP Professional or all versions of Windows Vista using an EDGE, GPRS or 3G connection
to access the Internet.
Before you set up your computer and start using the modem, make sure you have the following:
A GSM phone subscription that supports EDGE, GPRS or 3G.
A phone subscription that covers Internet browsing. If you are not sure whether you have this,
please contact your network operator.

System requirements
The general system requirements are:
At least 500 MB free hard disk space. Internet Explorer 5.0 or later has to be installed.
Windows XP (Home and Professional) with SP1 or SP2: 256 MB RAM, 500 MHz.
Windows Vista (all versions).

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Overview of instructions
Set up your modem in two steps.

Install the software

Set up the modem

Use the PC Suite software to set up a
connection. See Setting up a connection using
the PC Suite on page 5.

Install from the CD. See Installing from the CD

on page 3.
or

or
Download from the Web. See Downloading
from the Web on page 4.

Use a USB cable to set up a modem. See

Setting up the USB cable modem on page 7.
or
Use Bluetooth technology. See Setting up
the Bluetooth modem on page 7.

Installing the PC Suite software

The Sony Ericsson PC Suite software allows you to create networking connections on your computer.
Internet connection software is included in the PC Suite on the CD that comes with your phone. You can
also go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to download the PC Suite.
Before you install the PC Suite you need to uninstall any applications on your computer previously
used to communicate with mobile phones, for example synchronization software.

Installing from the CD

To install PC Suite from the CD.
1. Insert the CD that came with the phone. The CD should start automatically, if not: click Start/Run...
and type in D:/start.exe and click OK (D: is the CD drive letter on the system).
2. Select language.
3. Click Install in the PC Suite section.
4. Click Next to continue the installation.
5. Read and accept the licence agreement, then click Next.
6. Click Next to install to the default folder.
7. Click Install to begin the installation.
8. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
or

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Downloading from the Web

To download the latest version of the PC Suite software
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

In your Internet browser, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.

Select a region and country.
Select a phone from the list or enter your phone model in the text field.
Select Software downloads.
Select Sony Ericsson PC Suite X.X.X under PC Suite.
Select Download and save the file to your computer.

Installing the PC Suite from the downloaded file

To install the PC Suite
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Double-click the downloaded PC Suite file.

Click Next to continue the installation.
Read and accept the licence agreement, then click Next.
Select Complete as setup type and click Next.
Click Install to begin the installation.
Click Finish to exit the wizard.

Setting up the modem

You can set up an Internet connection with your phone by using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software
(DUN connection), using the USB Internet feature in your phone or by using Bluetooth wireless
technology.

Automatic Internet Profiles Creation

When setting up an Internet connection the Sony Ericsson PC Suite should do two things automatically:
Create a phone data account.
Create a DUN connection on the computer.
In some cases it is not possible to create the Internet connection automatically unless the data
account is overwritten in the phone. You can do this manually. See Troubleshooting on page 8.

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Setting up a connection using the PC Suite

Connect your phone using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software by clicking the How to connect button in
the top-left corner. The How to connect your phone wizard will appear.

To connect your phone to a computer with the How to connect wizard

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Make sure your phone is on.

Double-click on the PC Suite icon on your computer desktop.
Click on the How to connect button to open the How to connect wizard.
In the How to connect wizard click Next.
Select a connection type: USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology.
Click Next and follow the instructions.
You can connect to the Internet when your phone is connected to a computer using the
Sony Ericsson PC Suite.

To connect to the Internet using the PC Suite software

1. Click Internet connection in the menu to the left.
2. Make sure the signal strength is good enough to establish a data connection.
3. Click Connect in the Internet connection window.
If the Internet connection finds an Internet data account on your phone corresponding to your
current operator, the connection will be established automatically.
If the Internet connection does not find an Internet data account on your phone corresponding to
your current operator, the application automatically creates the phone data account.
If there is no more space to write the Internet data to your phone, you are asked to select an existing
data account to overwrite. See Troubleshooting on page 8.
4. The Internet connection is established automatically.
You are now connected to the Internet using your phone as a modem.

To end a connection
Click Disconnect in the Internet connection window.

Managing connections in the PC Suite

When you are connected to the Internet through the Sony Ericsson PC Suite you can manage your
connections. In the drop-down menu for Advanced settings in the Internet connection window you can
make the following choices:

Use another connection.

Create a new connection.
Manage your connections.
View connection logs.
Your phone must be connected to the Internet using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite in order to display
the Advanced settings menu.

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To use another connection (other than the default connection)

1. Select the Manage your connections from the Advanced settings drop-down list. The Manage your
connections window appears.
2. Double-click the connection. The connection starts up.

To create a new connection

1. Select Create a new connection from the Advanced settings drop-down list. The Internet Connection
Wizard opens.
2. Follow the instructions. The connection created becomes the default connection. The icon for this
connection and, if applicable, that of the fallback connection are added to the Internet Connections
window.
3. Repeat the same steps for each connection to be created.

To manage your connections

1. Select Manage your connections.
2. Right-click the icon of the connection to be changed and select the Properties option in the popup
menu that appears. The Properties window opens.
3. Make the desired changes in the various tabs. Certain tabs will be visible and others not, depending
on the connection being changed (high-speed or standard connection). See To create a new
connection on page 6.
4. Click OK.

To delete a connection
1. Select Manage your connections.
2. Select the icon of the connection to be deleted. Click the Delete key on your keyboard.
3. A confirmation window opens. Click Yes. The icon for the deleted connection will no longer appear
in the Internet Connections window.

To view the status of the current connection

1.
2.
3.
4.

Select Manage your connections.

Select the current connection.
In the menu bar, select File and then Status.
The current connection window appears. This window shows in real time the connection duration
and number of bytes sent and received.
5. To exit this window, click Close.
6. The Connection status window appears.

Connection logs
The connection log enables you to check your call charges. It lists details of all connections which have
taken place.

To view connection logs

1. Select Manage your connections in the drop-down list of Advanced settings. The Manage your
connections window appears.
2. In the menu bar select File and Connections log. The Connections log window is displayed.

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Setting up the USB cable modem

You can use your phone as a modem by using the USB cable and the USB Internet mode in the phone.
When connecting the USB cable, select Phone mode in the phone.

To set up the USB Internet mode

1.
2.
3.
4.

Make sure your phone is turned on.

Connect the USB cable to your phone and the computer.
Phone: Select Phone mode.
Phone: From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > USB > USB network
> USB network type > Phone as a modem.
5. Computer: The new connection appears in your Network connections folder.

The USB Internet mode has now been set up.

When USB Internet mode is activated in the phone, an NDIS5 Ethernet card is activated in the
system. This is deactivated when the USB Internet mode is turned off.

Setting up the Bluetooth modem

If your phone and computer support Bluetooth wireless technology you can connect and use the phone
as a modem using Bluetooth wireless technology.
The Bluetooth device in the computer must be installed (see the manufacturers product documentation)
and working properly before you start the installation procedures below.
The procedures, terms, application names, and so on, may differ depending on the brand and model
of the Bluetooth device in your computer. See the manufacturers product documentation.

To set up the Bluetooth modem

1. Phone: Turn on Bluetooth wireless technology:
From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > Bluetooth > Turn on.
2. Computer: If necessary, activate the Bluetooth wireless technology.
3. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray.
4. Click View devices in range.
5. If your phone is not displayed click Search For Devices in range.
6. Right-click the icon of your phone name and select Pair device.
7. Enter a PIN code (choose one or more digits) and click OK.
8. Phone: When Add to My devices? appears select Yes.
9. Enter the same PIN code as in step 7 and select OK.
10. Computer: Double-click the icon of your phone name in the Bluetooth devices window.
11. Double-click the serial port icon.
12. Phone: When Allow? appears select Yes.
The Bluetooth modem has now been set up. The new connection will appear in your Network
connections folder.

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Troubleshooting
Creating a phone data account manually
If you experience problems with connecting to the Internet with your phone, you may need to overwrite
an existing phone data account manually.

To overwrite a phone data account

If the Sony Ericsson PC Suite have problems finding an existing phone data account, the programme
will display a list of phone data accounts. Select one to configure and click Connect.

After having used Bluetooth wireless technology

To save the phone battery, turn off Bluetooth wireless technology after you have used it.

To turn off Bluetooth wireless technology

From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > Bluetooth > Turn off.

Using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite

Use the help function in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for troubleshooting and more information.
or
Reinstall the PC Suite software on your computer.

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Trademarks and acknowledgements

Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. and any use of such mark by
Sony Ericsson is under license.
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet
Explorer, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
The Liquid Identity logo is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
Sony is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

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