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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
Before you start ......................................................................................... 2
System requirements ............................................................................. 3
Overview of instructions ............................................................................ 3
Installing the PC Suite software ................................................................. 4
Install from the CD ................................................................................. 4
Download from the Web and install ....................................................... 4
Setting up the USB cable modem ............................................................. 5
Setting up the infrared modem .................................................................. 5
Setting up the Bluetooth™ modem ........................................................... 6
Creating a dial-up Internet connection (CSD/HSCSD) .............................. 7
Creating a packet switched data Internet connection (EDGE/GPRS) ....... 7
Creating a connection using the Internet settings from the phone ........ 8
Creating a connection using automatic mode ....................................... 8
Creating a connection using manual mode ........................................... 8
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 9
After having used infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology ................ 9
Related information ................................................................................... 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
Some icons in user documentation may differ from those below.

Indicates that a service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. Contact your network

operator for details.
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Press the navigation key centre.

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Before you start

The instructions in this document focus on how to set up a computer running Microsoft® Windows®
2000, Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional using an EDGE or GPRS 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 High Speed Data.
• A phone subscription that covers Internet browsing. If you are not sure whether you have this, please
contact your network operator.
• A data account (Internet configuration) set up in your phone. See the User guide and your
GSM operator’s subscription information for details. You can also use the Phone setup on
www.sonyericsson.com/support to have all necessary Mobile Internet (Internet) settings sent
to your phone in a text message (SMS).

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System requirements
The Sony Ericsson PC Suite with Communication Center software for your phone series is designed
to work with Windows 2000 (SP3/SP4), Windows XP Home and Windows XP Pro (SP1/SP2).

The general system requirements are:

At least 500 MB free hard disk space. Internet Explorer 5.0 or later has to be installed.

• Windows 2000 with SP3 or SP4: 128 MB RAM, 500 MHz

• Windows XP (Home and Professional) with SP1 or SP2: 256 MB RAM, 500 MHz

Overview of instructions
Set up your phone as a modem in just 3 simple steps!

Install the software Set up the modem Create a connection to your

Internet service provider

• Use the CD that comes with
the phone % 4 Install from
the CD.
- or -
• Download from the Web % 4
Download from the Web and
install.
• Use a USB cable % 5 Setting
up the USB cable modem.
- or -
• Use infrared % 5 Setting up
the infrared modem.
- or -
• % 6 Creating a dial-up Internet
connection (CSD/HSCSD).
- or -
• % 7 Creating a packet
switched data Internet
connection (EDGE/GPRS).

• Use Bluetooth technology % 6

Setting up the Bluetooth™
modem.

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Installing the PC Suite software

The Sony Ericsson Mobile Networking Wizard allows you to create networking connections on your
computer.

Mobile Networking Wizard 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 installation:
Uninstall any applications on your computer previously used to communicate with mobile phones,
such as synchronization software.

Install 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. Select Complete as setup type, then click Next.
7. Click Install to begin the installation.
8. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

- or -

Download from the Web and install

To download the latest version of the PC Suite software
1. In your Internet browser, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
2. Select a region and country.
3. Select a phone from the list or enter your phone model in the text field.
4. Select Software downloads.
5. Select Sony Ericsson PC Suite X.X.X under PC Suite.
6. Select Download and save the file to your computer.

To install the PC Suite

1. Double-click the downloaded PC Suite file.
2. Select language.
3. Click Next to continue the installation.
4. Read and accept the licence agreement, then click Next.
5. Select Complete as setup type, then click Next.
6. Click Install to begin the installation.
7. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

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Setting up the USB cable modem

The Sony Ericsson USB cable can be used to connect a computer to your phone.

When connecting the USB cable to use the phone as a modem, select Phone mode in the phone.

To set up the USB cable modem

1. Make sure your phone is turned on.
2. Connect the USB cable to your phone and the computer.
3. Phone: } Phone mode.
4. Computer: The first time you connect your phone to the computer, you need to identify and name the
phone. Wait for the drivers to be installed (this is done automatically), then the Phone Connection
Wizard appears:
• click Next to continue.
• enter a name for your phone in the text field.
5. Click Finish to close the wizard.

The USB cable modem has now been set up.

• To create a dial-up connection % 6 Creating a dial-up Internet connection (CSD/HSCSD) or

• To create a packet switched data connection % 7 Creating a packet switched data Internet connection
(EDGE/GPRS).

Setting up the infrared modem

If your phone and computer support infrared technology you can use the phone as a modem via infrared.

The infrared device in the computer must be installed (see the manufacturer’s product documentation) and
working properly before you start the installation procedures below.

The procedures, terms, application names, and so forth, may differ depending on the brand and
model of the infrared device in your computer. Refer to the manufacturer’s product documentation.

To set up the infrared modem

1. Phone: Turn on infrared:
} Settings } the Connectivity tab } Infrared port } On.
2. Computer: If necessary, activate the infrared port.
3. Phone: Place the phone close to the computer so that the infrared ports are facing each other.
4. Computer: The first time you connect your phone to the computer, you need to identify and name the
phone. Wait for the drivers to be installed (this is done automatically), then the Phone Connection
Wizard appears:
• click Next to continue.
• enter a name for your phone in the text field.
• click Finish to close the wizard.

The infrared modem has now been set up.

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• To create a dial-up connection % 6 Creating a dial-up Internet connection (CSD/HSCSD) or

• To create a packet switched data connection % 7 Creating a packet switched data Internet connection
(EDGE/GPRS).

Setting up the Bluetooth™ modem

If your phone and computer support Bluetooth™ wireless technology you can connect and use the phone
as a modem via Bluetooth wireless technology.

The Bluetooth device in the computer must be installed (see the manufacturer’s product documentation)
and working properly before you start the installation procedures below.

The procedures, terms, application names, and so forth, may differ depending on the brand and
model of the Bluetooth device in your computer. Refer to the manufacturer’s product
documentation.

To set up the Bluetooth modem

1. Phone: Turn on Bluetooth wireless technology:
} 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. Select Bluetooth/Search For Devices.
5. Right-click the icon of your phone name. and select Pair device.
6. Enter a PIN code (choose one or more digits), then click OK.
7. Phone: When Add to My devices? appears } Yes.
8. Enter the same PIN code as in step 6 and } OK.
9. Computer: Double-click the icon of your phone name.
10. Double-click the Serial Port icon.
11. Phone: When Allow? appears } Yes.

The Bluetooth modem has now been set up.

• To create a dial-up connection % 6 Creating a dial-up Internet connection (CSD/HSCSD) or

• To create a packet switched data connection % 7 Creating a packet switched data Internet connection
(EDGE/GPRS).

Creating a dial-up Internet connection

(CSD/HSCSD)
You have to create a connection to be able to connect to the Internet via EDGE or GPRS. The procedure is
the same for both EDGE and GPRS connections.

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First make sure you have the correct Internet settings in the phone. Contact your service provider or use
the Phone setup on www.sonyericsson.com/support. to get the required settings for your phone.

To create a connection
1. Open the Mobile Networking Wizard from the Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
2. Click New Connection.
3. Select Dial-up, and then click Next.
4. Select the correct modem from the list, and then click Next.
5. Name the new connection. Click Next.
6. Enter the dial-up connection telephone number. Click Next.
7. Enter User ID, Password and Domain for the connection. You only need to enter Password and User ID
if you want to save them for the next time you use the connection. Click Next.
8. Click Finish to create the connection.
9. Click the connect icon (a green square) in the Mobile Networking Wizard.

Creating a packet switched data Internet

connection (EDGE/GPRS)
You have to create a connection to be able to connect to the Internet via EDGE or GPRS. The procedure is
the same for both EDGE and GPRS connections.

First make sure you have the correct Internet settings in the phone. Contact your service provider or use
the Phone setup on www.sonyericsson.com/support to get the required settings for your phone.

There are three ways for you to create a connection to your network operator:

• From the phone – Use the Internet settings from the phone.
• Automatic mode – Use predefined settings for your network operator.
• Manual mode – Customize settings for your network operator.

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Creating a connection using the Internet settings from the

phone
To create a connection
1. Open the Mobile Networking Wizard from the Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
2. Click New Connection.
3. Select Packet Switched Data, and then click Next.
4. Select the modem from the list, and then click Next.
5. Enter a name for the new connection and select if you want to use it as your default connection.
Click Next.
6. Mark Use settings from an existing entry in the device, and then click Next.
7. Select the configuration of your network operator from the list, and then click Next.
8. Enter User ID and Password for the connection if you want to save them for the next time you
use the connection. Click Next.
9. Click Finish to create the connection.
10. Click on the connect icon (a green square) in the Mobile Networking Wizard.

Creating a connection using automatic mode

To create a connection
1. Open the Mobile Networking Wizard from the Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
2. Click New Connection.
3. Select Packet Switched Data, and then click Next.
4. Select the modem from the list, and then click Next.
5. Enter a name for the new connection and select if you want to use it as your default connection.
Click Next.
6. Select your mobile network operator from the list.
7. Select Automatic mode, and then click Next.
8. Click Finish to create the connection.
9. Click on the connect icon (a green square) in the Mobile Networking Wizard.

Creating a connection using manual mode

To create a connection
1. Open the Mobile Networking Wizard from the Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
2. Click New Connection.
3. Select Packet Switched Data, and then click Next.
4. Select the modem from the list, and then click Next.
5. Enter a name for the new connection and select if you want to use it as your default connection.
Click Next.
6. Select the correct mobile network operator from the list.
7. Select Manual mode, and the click Next.
8. Make sure that the predefined values are correct, and then click Next.

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9. Enter User ID and Password for the connection if you want to save them for the next time you
use the connection. Click Next.
10. Click Finish to create the connection.
11. Click the connect icon (a green square) in the Mobile Networking Wizard.

Troubleshooting
Use the help function in the Mobile Networking Wizard for troubleshooting and more information.

After having used infrared or Bluetooth wireless

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

To turn off infrared

} Settings } the Connectivity tab } Infrared port } Off.

To turn off Bluetooth wireless technology

} Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Turn off.

Related information
Trademarks and acknowledgements
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Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

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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