Novatel Merlin XU870, User Manual

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Page 2: ...Novatel Wireless Inc All rights reserved Merlin MobiLink and the Novatel Wireless logo are all trademarks of Novatel All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders...

Page 3: ...urf the web or check your e mail 3 Disconnect from the network 4 MobiLink Basics 7 Always on Top 8 Sound Effects 9 Launch at Startup 10 Language 11 Transparency 12 Connection Basics 13 Connection Prof...

Page 4: ...Book Basics 23 Add a new contact 25 Add a new group 25 Troubleshooting 27 Glossary 33 Safety Information 37 Important Notice 37 Potential Hazards 37 Regulatory Notices 41 Specifications 46 LED States...

Page 5: ...you turn your laptop power on read this section SMS Basics This section shows you how to send and receive SMS Address Book Basics Thinking about sending an SMS to a group of people You ll want to read...

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Page 7: ...and customize it according to your needs 1 Turn on your laptop power Remove your Merlin XU870 from the ExpressCard slot before you turn on the power 2 Start MobiLink MobiLink is the communications sof...

Page 8: ...ll change to Initializing Device The LED on your Merlin XU870 will display a solid red light while it searches for available networks When a network is found and attached to the light on the LED will...

Page 9: ...ck the envelope icon on the MobiLink control panel It will appear blue when SMS is available and gray when it is not Click the envelope icon on the MobiLink control panel to send and receive SMS Need...

Page 10: ...your SIM card is locked type in your PIN code and click OK Click the Internet icon to launch your web browser Not sure what your PIN code is Check with your mobile operator Don t see a profile You mi...

Page 11: ...Click Disconnect to end your Internet session Click the Menu button and select Exit Remove your Merlin XU870 from the ExpressCard slot Want to find out how much time you spent online See page 18 for i...

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Page 13: ...elect the Mobile view to connect to the cellular network 4 Internet Click to launch your web browser after you connect 5 Menu Click to change your MobiLink settings 6 Help Click to access the online h...

Page 14: ...lways on Top setting to keep your MobiLink control panel displayed on your screen when you switch programs or windows Click the Menu button page 7 and select Configuration Select the General tab Selec...

Page 15: ...e the Sound Effects On setting to hear a sound when you click on items on the MobiLink control panel This setting is turned on by default Click the Menu button page 7 and select Configuration Select t...

Page 16: ...when you start your laptop You must have Windows Administrator rights to enable this setting Check your Windows system documentation for additional information on Administrator rights Click the Menu...

Page 17: ...e for Microsoft Windows Windows Default You can select a different language if your operating system supports the language Click the Menu button page 7 and select Configuration Select the General tab...

Page 18: ...desktop items to appear even when the MobiLink control panel is on top Adjust it anywhere from 0 to 90 percent 0 being solid and 90 being the most transparent Click the Menu button page 7 and select...

Page 19: ...llular network You ll need to get the Access Point Name APN Username and Password from your mobile operator Most European operators do not require a User Name and Password Create a Profile Name that i...

Page 20: ...ame and the APN Click the Next button If required enter the Username and Password Click the Finish button The APN Username and Password are specific to your mobile operator Contact your mobile operato...

Page 21: ...you change this default to connect automatically the profile you used the last time you connected manually will be used for the automatic connection Your connection will be established as soon as you...

Page 22: ...e PIN code for your SIM card each time you connect Click the Menu button page 7 and select Configuration from the menu Select the Mobile tab Select Auto Lock on power up Type your PIN code in the Pin...

Page 23: ...h of your PIN code will vary depending on your mobile operator Click the Menu button page 7 and select Configuration from the menu Select the Mobile tab Click the Change Pin Code button Type your exis...

Page 24: ...any time Please note that the usage information shown in MobiLink may be different from that shown on your bill Click the Menu button page 7 and select Connection Log Note The Connection Log is inten...

Page 25: ...Messages you receive on your Merlin XU870 2 Outbox Messages waiting to be sent 3 Sent Messages sent on your Merlin XU870 4 SIM When you use the same SIM card in both your mobile phone and in your XU87...

Page 26: ...ght corner of the MobiLink control panel when you receive a new message Select the required folder Select the message you want to read in the top panel Summary The messages displays in the bottom pane...

Page 27: ...ck the New SMS Email Message button In the To box type the phone number of the recipient If you are sending the message to more than one person separate the names or phone numbers with a semicolon You...

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Page 29: ...ss Book without opening the SMS window To open the Address Book click the Address Book icon on the MobiLink control panel 1 Address Book Store individual contacts either locally on your computer Windo...

Page 30: ...ct Be sure to include the correct phone number for your contact Select either Windows Address Book or SIM from the Address Book list Click the New Entry button Type the contact name in the Display Nam...

Page 31: ...ust enter the name of the group in the To box Select Global Group Contacts from the Address Book list Click the New Entry button Select either Windows Address Book or SIM from the Address Book list En...

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Page 33: ...s an administrator and create a user account with administrator privileges Why do I see the message No card detected when I run MobiLink This can happen for any of the following reasons Your XU870 is...

Page 34: ...the drivers for your XU870 correctly Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage from the shortcut menu Select D De ev vi ic ce e M Ma an na ag ge er r Click the plus sign n...

Page 35: ...start your computer OR Choose Start Settings Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Note Make sure your XU870 is in the ExpressCard slot Select MobiLink and click Remove Remove your XU870 from the Expre...

Page 36: ...code 3 times you will be prompted to enter your PUK code If you enter the wrong PUK code 10 times your SIM card will be locked forever Contact your mobile operator to obtain a new SIM card Why does th...

Page 37: ...ur server settings Start Internet Explorer Choose Tools Internet Options Click on the C Co on nn ne ec ct ti io on ns s tab Double click on 3 3G G C Co on nn ne ec ct ti io on n This field name will v...

Page 38: ...32 If you are using a proxy server select the appropriate boxes...

Page 39: ...fies the external service requested by a user of the GPRS service and the Operator ID which specifies routing information bps Bits per second rate of data flow Broadband High capacity high speed trans...

Page 40: ...oadband service with download speeds up to 86 kbps GPRS is considered an evolutionary step to more advanced technologies such as EDGE and WCDMA HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access HSDPA is an enha...

Page 41: ...support for multiple network protocols PPP Point to Point Protocol A method of connecting a computer to the Internet PIN Code Personal Identity Number A code that is linked to your SIM card for secur...

Page 42: ...rivate Network A way to communicate through a dedicated server securely to a corporate network over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network A network which uses common carrier provided lines Contrasts with...

Page 43: ...al reflection the ionosphere and interference from other radio channels Novatel Wireless or its partners will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in dat...

Page 44: ...th a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked Potential locations can include gas stations below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using li...

Page 45: ...While operating a vehicle The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle Doing so will detract from the driver or operator s control and...

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Page 47: ...t This product conforms to the essential requirements of the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC in order to attain CE Marking A notified body has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the...

Page 48: ...equipment generates radio frequency energy and is designed for use in accordance with the manufacturer s user manual However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any particular i...

Page 49: ...EQUIRED CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICING YOUR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE FCC CAUTION Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for com...

Page 50: ...andards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless devices including mobile phones and wireless mo...

Page 51: ...posure The tests are performed in positions and locations for example at the ear or worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this wirel...

Page 52: ...ing temperature 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F Storage temperature 20 C to 65 C 4 F to 149 F EMI Shielding Operating Systems Windows 2000 XP Vista Ready Mac OS X 10 4 Connection Utility Linux 2 6 16 System...

Page 53: ...ice is available Solid Connected to a network using GPRS VIOLET EDGE Flashing EDGE service is available Solid Connected to a network using EDGE BLUE UMTS Flashing UMTS service is available Solid Conne...