User Guide Issue 2 The PC card described in this guide is approved for use in GSM 850 and GSM 1900 networks. LEGAL INFORMATION Issue No. 2 Copyright ©2002-2003 Nokia. All rights reserved. Nokia, Nokia Connecting People, Nokia D311, and the Nokia original accessories logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or tradenames of their respective owners. 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Other patents pending. Includes RSA BSAFE cryptographic or security protocol software from RSA Security. The information contained in this user guide was written for the Nokia D311 PC card. Nokia operates a policy of continuous development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NOKIA BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA OR INCOME OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR INDIRECT DAMAGES HOWSOEVER CAUSED. THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE IN RELATION TO THE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OR CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT. NOKIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THIS DOCUMENT OR WITHDRAW IT AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. EXPORT CONTROLS This product contains commodities, technology or software exported from the United States in accordance with the Export Administration regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE Your PC card may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or Industry Canada can require you to stop using your PC card if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, contact your local service facility. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications not expressly approved by Nokia could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Table of contents For your safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Data and fax communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About data transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Install the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Uninstall the Nokia D311 PC card software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connect to a network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 End network connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Remove the PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Nokia D311 PC card features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The Manager and Monitor window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Profiles page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Settings page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tools page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Administrator page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 WEP security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Picture messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Chat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Nokia Short Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 i Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 52 55 59 63 ii For your safety For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual. Do not use the PC card when wireless equipment use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Road safety comes first Don't use while driving. Interference All PC cards may receive interference, which could affect performance. Switch off in hospitals Follow any regulations or rules. Switch the PC card off near medical equipment. Switch off in aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. Switch off when refuelling Don't use the PC card at a refueling point. Do not use near fuel or chemicals. Switch off near blasting Don't use the PC card where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules. Use sensibly Use only in the normal position. Don't touch the antenna unnecessarily. Qualified service Only qualified personnel may repair PC card equipment. Water-resistance Your PC card is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Backup copies Remember to make backup copies of all important data. Connecting to other devices When connecting to other devices, read the other device's user guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. 1 For your safety Network Services The PC card described in this guide is approved for use in GSM 850 and GSM 1900 networks. A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special services that you arrange through your wireless service provider. Before you can take advantage of any of these Network Services, you must subscribe to them through your wireless provider and obtain instructions for their use from your wireless provider. Note: Some GSM networks may not support all language-dependent characters and/or services. 2 Introduction Introduction The Nokia D311 PC card is a multi-mode PC card that combines General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), GSM data, and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). With the Nokia D311 PC card you can send and receive e-mail, text messages, data and fax files, and access the Internet. Note: You cannot make or receive voice calls with the Nokia D311 PC card. The Nokia D311 PC card operates on the GSM 850 and 1900 networks and IEEE 802.11b-compliant WLANs. It plugs into compatible portable computers or other devices with a type II or III PC card slot. The Nokia D311 PC card is equipped with an integrated smart card reader, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys, and personal network profiles that make moving between networks easy. Supported operating systems are: Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. For other supported operating systems and software updates, please check the Nokia Web site at www.club.nokia.com. Important! Warning: Do not use the PC card when the use of a wireless device is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Warning: Be careful when moving your computer so that you do not cause damage to the protruding end of the PC card. Warning: Using the Nokia D311 PC card in some countries or regions may be illegal. Consult local authorities on the regulations concerning the use of the Nokia D311 PC card. Note: Transmitted data is not encrypted by the PC card by default. Warning: Use only accessories approved by the PC card manufacturer for use with this particular PC card model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the PC card, and may be dangerous. For availability of approved accessories, please check with your dealer. 3 Introduction Data and fax communication The Nokia D311 PC card provides the functionality of a wireless modem. In order to connect to a remote computer, send and receive files, e-mail, and faxes, as well as access the Internet, please take the following into account: · You will need the appropriate data and fax communications software on your computer. The Nokia D311 PC card is compatible with a variety of commercially available Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP compatible data and fax communications applications, such as Dial-Up Networking and HyperTerminal. The data and fax applications that reside on your computer must be correctly configured for use with the Nokia D311 PC card. Follow the instructions given in the documentation of these applications and remember to select the Nokia D311 PC card as the modem for each application. The data transfer and fax functions depend on the applications you have chosen, and not only on the computer or the Nokia D311 PC card. For information on how to use an application, please refer to that application's documentation. You need to subscribe to the corresponding data and fax services from your wireless provider. Contact your wireless provider for information about the availability and details of the services in your home network. Internet access requires that you have subscribed to the data service and obtained an Internet access point from your wireless provider. · · · The Nokia D311 PC card can also be controlled with AT commands. About data transmission The Nokia D311 PC card employs data transmission capabilities of WLAN and GSM networks in order to send and receive data, browse the Internet, send short messages and e-mail, and to establish connections with other computers. Data connections may be made from most locations where your PC card operates. However, it is recommended that you move the PC card to a location where the strongest possible network signal can be obtained. When the signal is strong, data transmission is more efficient. Factors that may impair wireless connections: Interference ­ Electronic appliances and other equipment can cause radio interference. Also in areas where PC cards are prevalent, other PC cards can impair your wireless connection. 4 Introduction Roaming ­ As the PC card user moves from one WLAN access point coverage area or GSM network cell to anot ...