Mobile Broadband USB Modem MD400 HSPA/UMTS/EDGE MD400g HSPA/UMTS/EDGE and GPS User Guide
Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Déclaration FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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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 300 440-2:V1.1.
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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.
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 (approximately 0.
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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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 only).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and release.
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 hours a day.
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.
• The USB port is in a position where physical pressure is put on the connector as shown below. Extension Cable The extension cable provided is specially designed to work with your MD400. This is a high quality USB cable that is capable of delivering high current to the MD400 when necessary. Using the cable to distance your MD400 from your laptop will improve data speed/throughput performance.
The MD400 is plugged in using the supplied extension cable or directly into a socket on the hub. The hub configuration allows extended cable length so you can locate the MD400 for optimal reception. Note: Some powered hubs may not provide adequate power. Your hub must be capable of supporting high power USB devices and must not be overloaded by the connection of too many such devices. Other high power devices include USB-powered disk drives, scanners and rechargeable music players.
Software overview Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager Sony Ericsson provides Wireless Manager, an application that provides the ability to configure and manage your wireless connections on your PC. For more information about software requirements, refer to the Wireless Manager User Guide.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Your MD400 is tested for compatibility with popular VPN solutions used by corporations to enable remote workers to access the corporate network. Note: Sony Ericsson does not provide any VPN software with your MD400. System requirements This section lists the hardware and software requirements for using your MD400.
Additional information Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read this information before using your MD400. Recommendations • Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place. • Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or humidity. • Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures. • Do not expose your product to open flames or lit tobacco products. • Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint your product.
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Generic SEMC Limited warranty Limited Warranty Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Nya Vattentornet, SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden, (Sony Ericsson) or its local affiliated company, provides this Limited Warranty for your mobile phone, original accessory delivered with your mobile phone, and/or your mobile computing product (hereinafter referred to as "Product").
3. This warranty does not cover any failure of the Product due to normal tear and wear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with the Sony Ericsson instructions for use and maintenance of the Product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the Product due to accident, software or hardware modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid.
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Technical specifications General Product name MD400 System GSM 850 E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 UMTS 850 (band V) UMTS 1900 (band II) UMTS 2100 (band I) USB Device Type USB 2.0, High Speed USB Device Services supported GSM: GPRS/EDGE, SMS, USSD UMTS: Packet-Switched, HSDPA, HSUPA, Circuit-Switched, SMS, USSD Speech services are not supported GPS Positioning (MD400g only) SIM Card Small plug-in card, 3V and 1.
Ambient temperatures Operating -10 to 55 degrees C Storage -20 to 65 degrees C Environmental Compliance WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) Directives RoHS (Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances) Application support Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager Windows Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator launch2net - Sony Ericsson Edition Apple Macintosh Third-party software that might be provided by your mobile operator Electrical characteris
GSM features supported Network ME SIM Lock Network Subset Service Provider Corporate Online services (SIM-AT) Supported (R99) USIM Application Toolkit Supported USSD Phase 2+ Support is provided via AT commands; No MMI is provided GPRS technical data Multislot class 10 supported (see table below). Data Rates Coding schemes: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4 Mode of Operation Class B (attaches to both GSM and GPRS at the same time).
EDGE technical data Device class EDGE Class 10 Modulation Coding Schemes MCS-1 to MCS-9 EDGE features Link Adaptation Incremental Redundancy Extended Uplink Temporary Block Flow (TBF) Network Assisted Cell Change (NACC) EDGE maximum data rates 4+1 Coding scheme Data rate per slot MCS-1 3+2 Rx Tx Rx Tx 10.60 42.40 10.60 31.80 21.20 MCS-2 13.00 52.00 13.00 39.00 26.00 MCS-3 16.60 66.40 16.60 49.80 33.20 MCS-4 19.40 77.60 19.40 58.20 38.80 MCS-5 24.05 96.20 24.05 72.
HSPA technical data Maximum Downlink speed 7.2Mb/s HSPA Categories 1-8, 11, 12 HSUPA technical data Maximum Uplink speed 2.0Mb/s HSUPA Categories 4 (10ms) and 5 SMS Technical Data Concatenated SMS Supported in Wireless Manager or via third party software SMS Cell Broadcast Supported via AT Commands. SMS interface Wireless Manager. AT Command. Firmware upgrade MD400 firmware upgrade Via secure Internet download using the Sony Ericsson Update Service, www.sonyericsson.
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Index A H antenna 9 Apple Mac OS X 13 hardware overview 3 requirements 14 SIM card 4 HSDPA technical data 24 HSPA definition 1 C Communications summary 1 Configurations 10 direct USB connection 10 powered hub 11 Connecting your PC400 10 I Internet 24 D declaration of conformity v E EDGE definition 2 maximum data rates 23 technical data 23 F FCC vi, vii firmware 24 firmware upgrade 24 G GPRS definition 2 maximum data rates 22 technical data 22 GPS 9 GSM features supported 22 performance 21 guideline
S SIM card 4 guidelines 16 SMS definition 2 technical data 24 software Apple Macintosh 13 launch2net – Sony Ericsson Edition 13 overview 13 third-party applications 13 Wireless Manager 13 specifications 20 support Sony Ericsson Website ix T technical specifications 20 third-party applications 13 U UMTS definition 2 technical data 23 USB 1.1 and 2.
