Supplementary Instructions
for EDGE Modem
Model No. CF-18/CF-29/CF-73 Series
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 EDGE modem enabling you to communicate using radio
frequencies.
Contents
Precautions ..................................................................2
Names and Functions of Parts ...................................6
Installing/Removing a SIM Card ...............................10
Installing the Software ..............................................13
Appendix..................................................................... 16
Specifications ............................................................ 17
Illustrations andTerminology in this Manual
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
[start] - [Run]:
This illustration means to click [start], then to click [Run].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
About the abbreviations in this manual, refer to the table on page 16.
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Do not place the computer with EDGE modem in an area over an air bag or in the
vicinity where an air bag may deploy.
Air bags inflate with great force and if the computer with EDGE modem is placed in the
air bag deployment area may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to
occupants of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT!
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating EDGE modem operate
using radio signals and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all
conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for
essential communications, for example emergency calls.
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Personal Computer or Handheld
Computer incorporating EDGE modem must be switched on and in a service area
with adequate cellular signal strength.
Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or
phone features are in use (e.g. lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may need to
deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in Personal
Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating EDGE modem.
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Precautions
For U.S.A.
<CF-18 Series>
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.This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a
computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Warning:
This equipment is provided with PC Card slot that could be used with wireless transmit-
ters, which will be specifically recommended when they become available.
Other third-party wireless transmitters have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with
this computer and may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment.
This equipment has been approved for portable operation, and unless otherwise advised
in separate supplemental instructions for individual wireless transmitter(s), requires mini-
mum 1.5 cm spacing be provided between antenna(s) and all person’s body (excluding
extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
This equipment may use multiple installed transmitters, which may be capable of simul-
taneous transmission.
This equipment is provided with external antenna connector(s) for connection to optional
Car Mounter or Port Replicator for mobile external mounted antenna(s). External antenna(s)
must be professionally installed and cannot exceed recommended maximum antenna gain
as described in individual provided supplement instructions for wireless transmitters. Also,
user must maintain minimum 20 cm spacing between external antenna(s) and all person’s
body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
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.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
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<CF-29/CF-73 Series>
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. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a
computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Warning:
This equipment is provided with PC Card slot that could be used with wireless transmitters,
which will be specifically recommended when they become available.
Other third-party wireless transmitters have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with
this computer and may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This equipment has been approved for mobile operation, and unless otherwise advised in
separate supplemental instructions for individual wireless transmitter(s), requires minimum
20 cm spacing be provided between antenna(s) and all person’s body (excluding
extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
This equipment may use multiple installed transmitters, which may be capable of
simultaneous transmission.
<CF-29 Series>
This equipment is provided with external antenna connector(s) for connection to optional
Car Mounter or Port Replicator for mobile external mounted antenna(s). External
antenna(s) must be professionally installed and cannot exceed recommended maximum
antenna gain as described in individual provided supplement instructions for wireless
transmitters. Also, user must maintain minimum 20 cm spacing between external
antenna(s) and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) dur-
ing wireless modes of operation.
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.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)
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Names and Functions of Parts
Except the followings, refer to the Operating Instructions for the computer.
<CF-18 Series>
Antenna
Headset jack
LED Indicators
page 9)
(
SIM Card Slot
page 10)
(
(Appearance may differ depending on specifications.)
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<CF-29 Series>
Antenna
SIM Card Slot
page 10)
(
Headset jack
LED Indicators
(
page 9)
(Appearance may differ depending on specifications.)
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Names and Functions of Parts
<CF-73 Series>
Antenna
LED Indicators
page 9)
(
SIM Card Slot
(
page 10)
(Appearance may differ depending on specifications.)
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LED Description
EDGE Modem Switch
The EDGE modem can power up independently from the computer
regardless of the computer power status and will remain on when the
computer’s power is off. This function depends on the setting of the
Setup Utility.
Power On Indication:
A green LED will be used to signal when the EDGE modem has been
powered on.
Ring Indication:
The LED will flash when the EDGE modem has received a ring.
Status Indication:
The LED will light while communicating.
Mode
Function
Off
EDGE modem is off or running in SLEEP mode.
600 ms On/
600 ms Off
No SIM card inserted or no PIN entered, or network
search in progress, or ongoing user authentication,
or network login in progress.
75 ms On/3 s Off Logged to network (monitoring control channels
and user interactions). No call in progress.
75msOn/75msOff/ One or more EDGE/GPRS contexts activated.
75 ms On/3s Off
500 ms On/
Indicates EDGE/GPRS data transfer.
25 ms Off
On
Depending on type of call:
Voice call*1: Connected to remote party.
Data call: Connected to remote party or exchange of
parameters while setting up or disconnecting a call.
*1 Supported models only.
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Installing/Removing a SIM Card
Before using the EDGE modem, set a SIM card to the SIM card slot.
CAUTION
Do not install/remove the SIM card when the EDGE modem’s power is on.
CF-18/CF-29 Series
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2
Power off your computer and EDGE
modem.
<CF-18 Series>
Installing a SIM card
Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with
the contact side facing downward and with the
cut corner in front.
CAUTION
Contact
Do not insert the SIM card upside down.
Close the cover.
If the cover is not closed, the SIM card may jump
out when the computer falls.
SIM Card
<CF-29 Series>
Contact
SIM Card
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<CF-18 Series>
Removing a SIM card
Push the card.
It will come out of the slot a little bit.
Pull the card all the way out.
<CF-29 Series>
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Installing/Removing a SIM Card
CF-73 Series
1
2
Power off your computer and EDGE
modem.
Installing a SIM card
SIM Card
Set the SIM card into the socket with the contact
facing upward.
Contact
CAUTION
Do not insert the SIM card upside down.
Turn the socket over.
Socket
Insert the socket to the SIM card slot.
Removing a SIM card
Push the button with a pointed object (e.g., the tip
of a ballpoint pen).
Remove the socket.
Remove the SIM card from the socket.
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Installing the Software
A CD-ROM drive is necessary for the installation.
CAUTION
<CF-73 Series>
When using the internal modem, change the COM port with the following procedure
before installation.
1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hard-
ware] - [Device Manager] - [Modems] - [Panasonic V.92 MDC Modem] - [Ad-
vanced] - [Advanced Port Settings].
2 Select [COM9] at [COM Port Number] and select [OK].
3 Select [OK] and restart the computer.
1 Turn on or restart the computer.
Press F2 while [Panasonic] screen is displayed soon after
the computer begins the startup procedure.
If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter the Supervisor Password.
2 Select the [Advanced] menu and confirm the followings.
The serial port’s setting for [Wireless Modem] is optimal.
[On & Off] is selected at [Power SYNC with PC].
If [On & Off] is not set, confirm the power to the EDGE modem is on.
NOTE
<CF-29 Series>
For details on the COM ports assigned to wireless modem, refer to “Technical
Information” in the Reference Manual.
3 Save the settings and exit the Setup Utility.
4 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.
5 Insert the CheckNet CD-ROM into the drive.
6 At [Welcome to the Found New Hard-
ware Wizard], select [No, not this time],
and then select [Next].
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Installing the Software
7 Select [Install from a list or specific lo-
cation (Advanced)], then select [Next].
8 Select [Search for the best driver in
these locations], add the check mark for
[Include this location in the search:], in-
put [x:\]*1, and then select [Next].
*1 “x:” is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive. Change this to
match the drive letter on your own computer.
9 Select [Finish].
10 Input [x:\setup\setup.exe]*2 in [start] -
[Run] and select [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
*2 “x:” is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive. Change this to
match the drive letter on your own computer.
11 Select [Yes, I want to restart my com-
puter now.], then select [Finish].
The computer will restart.
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12 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.
13 Making extra settings for the EDGE modem.
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Phone and Mo-
dem Options] - [Modems], select your EDGE modem (SiemensAG WM USB Mo-
dem), and then select [Properties].
In [Advanced], enter the extra initialization commands as follows.
AT+CGDCONT=<cid>,<pdp type>,<apn>
<RETURN>
Example: <cid>:1, <pdp type>:ip, <apn>:internet.t-d1.de
AT+CGDCONT=1,ip,internet.t-d1.de
<RETURN>
(Note that theAPN shown here represents the German network provider T-D1 and
needs to be replaced with theAPN address supplied by your own network provider.)
Select [OK].
Opening the Online Manual
“Operating Instructions for using EDGE Modem” explains how to access the network using
the EDGE modem.
It can be accessed from the following menu.
[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CheckNet] - [Manual]
Uninstalling the Software
CheckNet
Use the following menu.
[start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]
Wireless modem driver
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] -
[Device Manager] - [Modems] - [SiemensAG WM USB Modem] and uninstall the driver.
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Appendix
Setup Utility
The parameters for [Wireless Modem] have been added in [Advanced] menu of the Setup
Utility.
Abbreviations
APN
CID
Access Point Name
Context Identity
EDGE
GPRS
GSM
IP
Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution
General Packet Radio Service
Global System of Mobile Communication
Internet Protocol
PDP
PIN
Packet Data Protocol
Personal Identification Number
Public Land Mobile Network
Point to Point Protocol
PLMN
PPP
QoS
SIM
TCP
Quality of Service
Subscriber Identity Module
Transmission Control Protocol
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Specifications
Frequency Band & GSM/GPRS
Power Class
GSM850 Class 4 (2 W)
PCS1900 Class 1 (1 W)
EDGE (EGPRS) GSM850 Class E2 (0.5 W)
PCS1900 Class E2 (0.4 W)
Data Communication EDGE (EGPRS) MultiSlot Class 10
Mobile station Class B
GPRS
CSD
MultiSlot Class 12
Mobile station Class B
Analog & ISDN
Baud rate: 9600 bps / 14400 bps
Other Features
SMS
Point-to-point Mobile Originated and
Mobile Terminated
Cell Broadcast
FAX
Group 3, Class 1
Voice*1
HR (Half Rate)
FR (Full Rate)
EFR (Enhanced Full Rate)
AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate)
Interface
USB
Full speed (12 Mbps)
Serial
1.2 kbps - 115 kbps
SIM
Supported SIM card: 3 V
SIM card plus 25 SMS messages
Data Storage
SMS
*1 Supported models only.
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