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This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It ex-

plains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating In-

structions.

Your computer is equipped with the HSDPA/UMTS modem enabling you to communicate

using radio frequencies.

Contents

Precautions .................................................................. 2

Names and Functions of Parts ................................... 6

Installing/Removing a SIM Card ................................. 9

Installing the Software .............................................. 11

Appendix .................................................................... 18

Specifications ............................................................ 19

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moder-

ate injury.

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

[start] - [Run]: This illustration means to click [start], then to click [Run].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

: Where to go for referred information.

: This illustration means to refer to the Reference Manual, which is

available on your computer.

Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual

items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.

The “CD/DVD drive” is a description about drives, such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM &

CD-R/RW and DVD MULTI drives.

About the abbreviations in this manual, refer to the table on page 18.

Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual

Supplementary Instructions

for HSDPA/UMTS Modem

Model No. CF-18/CF-29 Series

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Supplementary Instructions for HSDPA/UMTS Modem Model No. CF-18/CF-29 Series This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It explains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating Instructions. Your computer is equipped with the HSDPA/UMTS modem enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies. Contents Precautions .................................................................. 2 Names and Functions of Parts .................
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Precautions Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of any Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating HSDPA/ UMTS modem. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product.
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Road safety comes first! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating HSDPA/UMTS modem while driving a vehicle. Do not place the computer with HSDPA/UMTS modem in an area where it could cause personal injury to the driver or passengers. It is recommended to stow the unit in the boot or secure stowage area while driving. Do not place the computer with HSDPA/UMTS modem in an area over an air bag or in the vicinity where an air bag may deploy.
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Precautions For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Names and Functions of Parts Except the followings, refer to the Operating Instructions for the computer. Antenna LED Indicators ( page 8) HSDPA/UMTS Modem Switch ( page 8) SIM Card Slot ( page 9) (Appearance may differ depending on specifications.
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Antenna SIM Card Slot ( page 9) LED Indicators ( page 8) HSDPA/UMTS Modem Switch ( page 8) (Appearance may differ depending on specifications.
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Names and Functions of Parts HSDPA/UMTS Modem Switch You can use this switch to power on and off the HSDPA/UMTS modem independently from the computer, regardless of the computer power status. This function depends on the setting of the Setup Utility. NOTE The HSDPA/UMTS Modem Switch will not operate for approximately 5 seconds after the HSDPA/UMTS modem is turned on or off. If the HSDPA/UMTS Modem Switch is pressed and does not operate, wait for more than 5 seconds and press the switch again.
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Installing/Removing a SIM Card Before using the HSDPA/UMTS modem, set a SIM card to the SIM card slot. CAUTION Do not install/remove the SIM card when the HSDPA/UMTS modem’s power is on. 1 2 Power off your computer and HSDPA/ UMTS modem. Installing a SIM card Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the contact side facing downward and with the cut corner oriented as shown in the illustration. CAUTION Do not insert the SIM card upside down. Contact Close the cover.
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Installing/Removing a SIM Card Removing a SIM card 1 2 10 Push the card. It will come out of the slot a little bit. Pull the card all the way out.
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Installing the Software Updating the BIOS and Embedded Controller To use the HSDPA/UMTS modem, before installing the software, be sure to update the BIOS and Embedded Controller if your computer’s BIOS version and Embedded Controller version are as follows. • BIOS version: V4.00L11, V4.00L12, or V5.00L11 • Embedded Controller version: V4.00L10, V4.00L11, V4.00L12 or V4.
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Installing the Software 4 Input [x:*1\29LM\bios_29_4_r060067a_ec_29_4_m060043.exe] in [start] - [Run] and select [OK]. Input [x:*1\29NP\bios_29_5_r060068a_ec_29_4_m060043.exe] in [start] - [Run] and select [OK]. *1 “x:” is the drive letter of the CD/DVD drive. Change this to match the drive letter on your own computer. 5 Read “License Agreement” carefully, and select [Yes]. If you select [No], the utility will be aborted.
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Remove a check mark from [Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)]. 5 6 7 10 11 ↓ Select [OK]. Delete all files except for the following: AUTOEXEC.BAT, COMMAND.COM, CONFIG.SYS, IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS Copy all the files you extracted to the [bios] folder in step 6 to the floppy disk. Remove the floppy disk. Make an Embedded Controller update floppy disk. 1 Repeat 2 to 5 from step 9 to prepare a second new floppy disk.
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Installing the Software Updating the BIOS and Embedded Controller CAUTION Before updating BIOS and Embedded Controller, connect AC adaptor, insert battery pack and floppy disk drive correctly, and confirm any peripherals (e.g. PC card) except floppy disk drive is NOT connected. 1 Insert the Embedded Controller update floppy disk ( step 10), and restart or turn on the computer. page 13 The computer boots from the floppy disk. 2 Input [pec29b4 29440160.ROM] and press Enter .
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3 Restore all the data saved in step 11 of “Before Updating the BIOS and Embedded Controller” ( Page 13). CAUTION Be sure to restore the settings of TPM in [Security] menu. Windows may become unstable if you do not restore the TPM settings to their previous values after updating the BIOS. 4 5 6 Input current date and time. Select [Exit] menu and then select [Save Current Values], then press Enter . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .
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Installing the Software Installing the Software 1 Connect the CD/DVD drive to the USB port. Insert the CD/DVD drive into the Multimedia Pocket. ( “Multimedia Pocket”) 2 Turn on or restart the computer, and run the Setup Utility by pressing F2 while [Panasonic] screen is displayed. If [Enter Password] is displayed, input the Supervisor Password. 3 Select the [Advanced] menu and confirm the following. 4 5 6 7 Save the settings and exit the Setup Utility.
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Running MobiLink You can run MobiLink using either of the following procedures. Double-click on the desktop. Select [start]- [All Programs] - [Novatel Wireless] - [MobiLink]. CAUTION Do not power the HSDPA/UMTS modem on or off while MobiLink is running. How to access the Online Manual Select “?” of the MobiLink control panel. Uninstalling the software Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Mobilink], and then select [Remove] to remove the program.
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Appendix Setup Utility The parameters for [Wireless Modem] have been added in [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
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Specifications Frequency Band & HSDPA/UMTS Power Class EDGE GPRS Data Communication HSDPA UMTS Other Features EDGE/GPRS SMS FAX Voice SIM 850/1900 MHz Class 4 (+21dBm) 850 MHz Class E2 (+27dBm) 1900 MHz Class E2 (+26dBm) 850 MHz Class 4 (+33dBm) 1900 MHz Class 1 (+30dBm) Category 12 3GPP Release 5 MultiSlot Class 10 Mobile Originated SMS (MO-SMS) Mobile Terminated SMS (MT-SMS) No Support No Support 1.