BandLuxe C180 User Manual

Summary of C180

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    The bandluxe c180 series user manual pn: 65004900031 rev.B.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents chapter 1 getting started 3 chapter 2 connecting 8 chapter 3 sms 11 chapter 4 settings 13 chapter 5 statistics & information 16 chapter 6 q&a 18 chapter 7 important safety information and glossary 21.

  • Page 3: The Bandluxe C180 Series

    The bandluxe c180 series chapter 1 getting started.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    4 chapter 1 getting started what’s in the box bandluxe c180 usb dongle modem features ● supports 2g, 3g and 3.5g standards ( hspa / wcdma / edge / gprs ) ● sms messaging ● usb interface ● windows 7, vista and xp compatibility ● does not interfere with other usb peripherals ● multi language interface...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    5 chapter 1 getting started software installation the process and appearance of certain software elements in windows vista will be somewhat different than in xp. These differences are minor and should not limit the functionality of the c180 in any way. New hardware detection windows xp once the c180...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    6 chapter 1 getting started license agreement click i accept the terms in the license agreement > next to continue. Select installation folder click change to manually select a folder. Change current destination folder highlight the folder and click ok to select it. Click cancel to close the browse ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    7 chapter 1 getting started home screen 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 8 9 1. Signal strength 2. Minimize 3. Radio technology 4. Mobile network operator 5. Connection status 6. Connection time elapse 7. Total data uploaded 8. Total data downloaded 9. Menu 10. Home screen 11. Connect/disconnect 12. Close not...

  • Page 8: The Bandluxe C180 Series

    The bandluxe c180 series chapter 2 connecting.

  • Page 9: Connecting

    9 chapter 2 connecting establishing a connection with the c180 fully installed, an online connection can now be made. The c180 will automatically scan your system and create a default profile, which should work in the vast majority of cases. To test it, simply click the connect button. Connection sh...

  • Page 10: Connecting

    10 chapter 2 connecting general profile properties profiles can be fine tuned after creation. In the profile window, simply click edit to adjust the default profile. To adjust a non-default profile, highlight it and then click edit. Click detail on the edit window to view the properties menu, genera...

  • Page 11: The Bandluxe C180 Series

    The bandluxe c180 series chapter 3 sms.

  • Page 12: Sms

    12 chapter 3 sms compose the connection manager allows the same standard sms options as any other mobile device. Each message stored in the inbox, outbox, sent and draft folders displays the name and number of the contact, the body text of the message and the date it was stored in the folder. Contai...

  • Page 13: The Bandluxe C180 Series

    The bandluxe c180 series chapter 4 settings.

  • Page 14: Settings

    14 chapter 4 settings general check auto connect on startup to have the c180 connect to the internet automatically during startup. Language the connection manager offers multi languages interface. To choose a language, click the menu and highlight & select a language. Click save to implement the cho...

  • Page 15: Settings

    15 chapter 4 settings if changes are made, click save. Manual choose a network from all the available. Click manual > next to see the list. Highlight a network and click select. If no change is needed, click cancel. Note that network can only be accessed when the c180 is not connected to a network..

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    The bandluxe c180 series chapter 5 statistics & information.

  • Page 17: Statistics & Information

    17 chapter 5 statistics & information statistics information the statistics screen displays a graph of recent upload and download activities. If there is no data, the c180 is offline. Click menu > statistics. The information screen offers version or signal specifications. Click menu > information. A...

  • Page 18: The Bandluxe C180 Series

    The bandluxe c180 series chapter 6 q&a.

  • Page 19: Q&a

    19 chapter 6 q&a q: why does the home screen display no device? A: make sure that the c180 is plugged in/inserted correctly. If it is, and no device is still displayed, check the led. If the led is not lit, the problem could be: - the usb port is not activated. Check the device manager. Q: the home ...

  • Page 20: Q&a

    20 chapter 6 q&a q: how do i view the .Pdf quick start guide and user manual? A: click start > programs > bandluxe > bandluxe hsdpa utility r11 and choose either document. Both require adobe acrobat 6.0+. Q: the connection manager is having troubles running on vista. What should i do? A: you may be ...

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    The bandluxe c180 series chapter 7 important safety information and glossary.

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    22 chapter 7 important safety information and glossary safety information important notice due to the transmission and reception properties of cellular communications, data can occasionally be lost or delayed. This can be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in the...

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    23 chapter 7 important safety information and glossary operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Fcc rf radiation exposure s...