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Novatel Merlin XU870 User Manual

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  • Page 1 U S E R G U I D E...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Everyday Basics Turn on your laptop power Start MobiLink Insert your Merlin XU870 Send or receive SMS Surf the web or check your e mail Disconnect from the network MobiLink Basics Always on Top Sound Effects Launch at Startup Language...
  • Page 4 Address Book Basics Add a new contact Add a new group Troubleshooting Glossary Safety Information Important Notice Potential Hazards Regulatory Notices Specifications LED States...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Note: MobiLink software is for supported Windows platforms only. Support for Mac OS and Linux is provided through drivers. For more information, see http://www.novatelwireless.com/products/expresscard/merlin xu870.html About this Guide Everyday Basics: If you are working with the default settings and want a quick reference for daily activities, read this section.

  • Page 7: Everyday Basics

    Use it as a guide and customize it according to your needs. Turn on your laptop power. Remove your Merlin XU870 from the ExpressCard slot before you turn on the power. Start MobiLink. MobiLink is the communications software you use to send and receive SMS, and connect to the cellular network.

  • Page 8: Insert Your Merlin Xu870

    ExpressCard slot. After you insert it, the message will 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...

  • Page 9: Send Or Receive Sms

    Send or receive SMS. Once you are attached to a cellular network, you can send and receive SMS. Check 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.

  • Page 10: Surf The Web Or Check Your E Mail

    Surf the web or check your e mail. When you surf the web or send or receive e mail, you are sending and receiving data from the cellular network. Before you can do this, you have to connect to the network.

  • Page 11: Disconnect From The Network

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

  • Page 13: Mobilink Basics

    To start MobiLink, double click the MobiLink icon on your desktop (see page 1). This opens the MobiLink control panel. Click to send and receive SMS. Address Book Click to add SMS contacts or groups. Views Select the Mobile view to connect to the cellular network. Internet Click to launch your web browser after you connect.

  • Page 14: Always On Top

    Always on Top Use the Always 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. Select Always on top.

  • Page 15: Sound Effects

    Sound Effects You can customize more than just visual effects with MobiLink. Use 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. • •...

  • Page 16: Launch At Startup

    Launch at Startup Use the Launch at Startup setting to automatically start MobiLink 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. • •...

  • Page 17: Language

    Language MobiLink is automatically set to the language you use 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.

  • Page 18: Transparency

    Transparency Use the Transparency setting to allow 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 Transparency.

  • Page 19: Get Connected

    Connect to the cellular network when you want to surf the web or send or receive e mail. Connection Profile A connection profile is used to authorize your request and create a secure connection to the available cellular network. You’ll need to get the Access Point Name (APN), Username and Password from your mobile operator.
  • Page 20 • • • • * The APN, Username and Password are specific to your mobile operator. Contact your mobile operator for more information. Enter the Profile Name and the APN*. Click the Next button. If required, enter the Username* and Password*.

  • Page 21: Connection Mode

    Connection Mode You can connect to the cellular network manually or automatically each time you start your computer. Your Merlin XU870 is set up by default to connect manually. If you change this default to connect automatically, the profile you used the last time you connected manually will be used for the automatic connection.

  • Page 22: Lock Code

    Lock Code Use the Lock Code setting to secure your cellular network connections. When enabled, you will be prompted to enter the PIN code for your SIM card each time you connect. • • • • • Click the Menu button (page 7) and select Configuration from the menu.

  • Page 23: Change Pin Code

    Change PIN Code For security reasons, you should change your preset PIN code. The length 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.

  • Page 24: Connection Log

    Connection Log To monitor the duration of your connection and data transferred, you can view connection statistics throughout the month. You can reset the Data and Time counters at any time. Please note that the usage information shown in MobiLink may be different from that shown on your bill.

  • Page 25: Sms Basics

    Your Merlin XU870 is equipped to send and receive SMS. This feature may or may not be available, depending on your mobile operator. Click the SMS button on the MobiLink control panel to open the SMS window. Inbox Messages you receive on your Merlin XU870.

  • Page 26: Read Messages

    Read messages An envelope icon will display in the top right 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 panel (Message).

  • Page 27: Send Messages

    Send messages The length of outgoing messages is limited to 160 characters. If your message is longer than this, it will be sent in multiple messages. • • • Click the New SMS/Email Message button. In the To box, type the phone number of the recipient.

  • Page 29: Address Book Basics

    Address Book Basics Tired of typing the same e mail address or phone number every time you send an SMS? Want to send an SMS regularly to a group of friends? Use the Address Book to set up contact information. You can also send an SMS to a contact in your Address Book without opening the SMS window.

  • Page 30: Add A New Contact

    Add a new contact A display name is required for each contact. 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.

  • Page 31: Add A New Group

    Add a new group Groups are useful when you want to send an SMS to several contacts at once. Create a group name and then add individual contacts from your Address Book to the group. To send an SMS to the group, just enter the name of the group in the To box.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Why can’t I install MobiLink? You might not have administrative privileges. Contact your system administrator, if applicable, or log on to your computer as 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 not inserted properly.
  • Page 34 Windows did not install the drivers for your XU870 correctly. • Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage from the shortcut menu. D D e e v v i i c c e e M M a a n n a a g g e e r r . •...
  • Page 35 If you see a yellow exclamation mark (!) or red x beside any device, try the following: • Restart your computer. • Choose Start Settings Control Panel Add or Remove Programs. Note: Make sure your XU870 is in the ExpressCard slot. •...
  • Page 36 Why do I see the message “SIM not found” when I run MobiLink? Your SIM card uses contact points to connect with your XU870. Take care not to touch or damage the contact points. Use the orientation notch as a guide to properly insert the SIM. Why does the LED flash red? This happens when your SIM card is locked.
  • Page 37 Why can’t I browse the web? Check your server settings. • Start Internet Explorer. • Choose Tools Internet Click on the C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s •...
  • Page 38 • If you are using a proxy server, select the appropriate boxes.

  • Page 39: Glossary

    Attached Broadband Connected When your Merlin XU870 has found a cellular network and has registered to it, the LED will flash (see page 47). In this state you can send and receive SMS. However, to pass data (i.e., surf the web or check your e mail), you must be connected.
  • Page 40 EDGE Firewall GPRS HSDPA Enhanced Data GSM Environment OR Enhanced Data for Global Evolution. EDGE is an enhanced version of GPRS that enables the delivery of multimedia and other broadband applications to mobile devices. It is designed to deliver data downloads at rates up to 237 kbps and is considered an evolutionary step to 3G/UMTS.
  • Page 41 Kbps Mbps NDIS PIN Code PUK Code Kilobits (1024 bits) per second rate of data flow. Local Area Network. A data network confined to limited area with moderate to high data rates. Megabits (1,048,576 bits) per second rate of data flow. Megabyte.
  • Page 42 Proxy TCP/IP WCDMA WWAN A firewall mechanism that replaces the IP address of a host on the internal (protected) network with its own IP address for all traffic passing through it. Short Messaging Service. Short text messages of no more than 160 characters sent and received by broadband devices.

  • Page 43: Safety Information

    Merlin XU870, or failure of the Merlin XU870 to transmit or receive such data. Potential Hazards Do not operate the Merlin XU870 in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger specifically: Areas where prohibited by the law.
  • Page 44 Where explosive atmospheres may be present. • Do not operate your XU870 in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be aware and comply with all signs instructions.
  • Page 45 On an aircraft, either on the ground or airborne. • In addition to FAA requirements, many airline regulations state that you must suspend wireless operations before boarding an airplane. Please ensure that the host device is turned off and your XU870 is removed from the card slot prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations.

  • Page 47: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices CE Marking This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has attained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters "CE". The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.

  • Page 48: Federal Communications Commission Notice

    Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC United States) Electronic devices, including computers and wireless modems, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations. This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 49 Novatel Wireless Technologies. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires that you be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Novatel Wireless, Inc. may void your authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 50 This product has been evaluated for SAR and meets the FCC Guidelines for exposure to radio waves. FCC Equipment Authorization ID: NBZNRM XU870 Your wireless modem is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 51 Before this device is made available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. 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.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Hard Drive: 14 MB • RAM: 64 MB • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher • External antenna Hirose MS 151connector • Novatel Wireless XCA2 ExpressCard/34 PC Adapter adapts card to PCMCIA Type II form factor for laptops without an ExpressCard slot...

  • Page 53: Led States

    LED Color GREEN VIOLET BLUE YELLOW The LED may appear to flash blue and then yellow as the service transitions from UMTS to HSDPA and then back again. LED State SIM Error Flashing: SIM card may be missing No Service Solid: GPRS Flashing: GPRS service is available.

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