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Mobile Broadband USB Modem
MD400 HSPA/UMTS/EDGE
MD400g HSPA/UMTS/EDGE and GPS
User Guide
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Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v FCC statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Déclaration FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sony Ericsson MD400 Mobile Broadband USB Modem First edition (October 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. This manual is copyrighted
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iv Contents
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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 MD400 Sony Ericsson type FAD-3232022-BV MD400g Sony Ericsson type FAD-3232023-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 301 908-1:V2.2.1, EN 301 908-2:V2.2.1, EN 300 440-1:V1.7.1 (EC400g only), EN 3
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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). PL Spe łniamy wymagania dyrektywy R&TTE (99/5/WE). PT São cumpridos os requisitos da Directiva R&TTE (99/5/EC). PB Atendemos aos requisitos da Diretriz R&TTE (99/5/EC). RO Îndepl
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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 USB device has been tested for compliance with FCC/IC RF exposure limits in the laptop computer(s) configurations with a USB port and can be used in laptop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Note: If this Sony
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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. RF Exposure Caution Notice This Mobile Broadband USB Modem, model MD400/MD400g, is approved for use in normal size laptop computers only (typically with 12” or larger display screens). To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, this modem should not be used in configurations that cannot maintain at least 5 mm (approxima
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About this guide Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson MD400 or MD400g Mobile Broadband USB Modem. This guide includes an overview of the supported features, detailed technical specifications, system requirements, and safety guidelines for both the MD400 and MD400g. The MD400 and MD400g provide the same features, with one exception, the MD400g incorporates a Global Positional Satellite (GPS) receiver. This manual refers to both modems as MD400. When the information
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• 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. x About this guide
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Overview Checklist The following items should be in the box when you unpack it: • Sony Ericsson MD400 Mobile Broadband USB Modem • USB extension cable • Quick Start Guide (QSG) • Lanyard and cover (if provided) MD400/MD400g Communications Summary Your MD400 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): 850MHz 850MHz
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• 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 time
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Before using your MD400, you must extend the USB connector. To do this, move the antenna to the up position, as shown in the following illustration. The USB connector will automatically extend. The MD400 uses the 5 volt power supply provided by the USB port. The amount of power that your MD400 draws from the laptop battery depends on several factors, including status, frequency band, distance to the base station that is used, if a memory card is installed and if GPS is enabled (MD400g onl
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Status LEDs The MD400 and MD400g contain multi-colored LEDs that indicate the status of the device. The LEDs are located next to the antenna, as shown below. LED Color Flash rate Description 1 - GPS Yellow Fast Searching, position not fixed (MD400g only) Yellow Slow Position fixed Off GPS off 2 - 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
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To insert the SIM card 1. Remove the bottom cover from the MD400. 2. Insert the SIM card into the MD400. Make sure the gold contacts on the SIM card are facing towards the MD400 and the angled corner (A) of the SIM card is placed toward the MD400 as shown. 3. Replace bottom cover. To remove the SIM card 1. Remove the bottom cover from the MD400. 2. Remove the SIM from the MD400. Overview 5
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3. Replace the bottom cover. Attach the Lanyard The MD400 comes with a lanyard and cover. To attach the lanyard and cover, complete the following steps: 1. Tread the thin end of the lanyard through the small hole in the cover, as shown in the following illustration. Once the lanyard is threaded through the cover and attached to the MD400, the cover will easily slide over the MD400 for protection or easily slide off for device access. 2. Remove the bottom cover. 6Overview
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3. Loop the thin end of the lanyard around the plastic hook, as shown. 4. Replace cover as shown. MD400 memory card slot The MD400 may be used as a memory card adapter. Optional memory cards may be inserted into the memory card slot, to access your own files and media. Note: There is no available built-in memory for use as a flash drive in the MD400. Only the optional removable memory card inserted into the combo memory slot is available for use as flash drive memory. Removable memory card
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2. Insert the memory card, with the contacts toward the slot, into the slot until it clicks. Install M2 Memory Stick Micro™ with the contacts in the up position. as shown below. Install MicroSD Memory with the contacts in the down position Note: You may require a small tool to recess the memory card into the MD400 Broadband Modem. 3. Replace the door over the memory slot. To remove memory card 1. Open the small door over the memory slot. 2. Push the memory card into the slot until it clicks
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Antennas The MD400 has two built-in antennas and the MD400g has an additional GPS antenna. 1. Main - GSM/UMTS/HSPA (transmit and receive) 2. Diversity - UMTS and HSPA (receive only) 3. GPS - Global Positional System (MD400g only) (receive only) Global Positioning System The MD400g Mobile Broadband Modem contains a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. GPS is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 32 satellites orbiting the Earth. GPS works anywhere in the world, 24
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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. Connecting your MD400 to your PC This section t
