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Introduction 5
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for buying a Sony Ericsson EDGE PC Card. EDGE PC Cards are
standard size type II PC cards, they enable laptop users to have mobile access to the internet or
corporate network with flexibility and high speed, including ‘always online’ capability via GPRS/
EDGE. The EDGE PC Card is very simple to install and use; the software provided allows you to
select the best data service available so that the EDGE PC Card is always available for data transfer.
The EDGE PC Card enables your laptop PC to:
• Browse the Internet
• Send and receive e-mails
• Receive information services in real time
• Access files, databases and discussion groups
• Send and receive SMS text messages
• Edit SIM card entries
Note:
Before using your EDGE PC Card you MUST read Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use on
page 47.
Hardware Overview
The GC82, GC83 and GC85 are standard type II Cardbus PC card. The card is standard length and
only the antenna protrudes outside the PC card slot.
The amount of power drawn from the laptop battery is dependant upon a number of factors including
status, distance to the base station and number of timeslots used. See Technical Specifications on page 50
for a general guide to power consumption.
Before using the Edge PC card, you must install the software on your computer and assemble the
components packaged with the phone, see EDGE PC Card Hardware Set Up on page 9.
Edge PC Card Band (MHz) Regions supported
GC82 850/1900 This efficient dual band EDGE PC Card is
primarily for the North American market, but
it can be used anywhere GSM 850/1900 MHz
Networks are available.
GC83 850/1800/1900 The triple band GC83 will be available in
the American markets and will give roaming
possibilities for travellers to Europe and Asia.
GC85 900/1800/1900 The triple band GC85 provides global coverage
in all five continents. GC85 will be available in the
European and Asia Pacific markets.