User manual OPTION GLOBE TROTTER CONNECT

[. . . ] The main purpose is therefore simply to Connect/Disconnect to and from the Internet. ·Figure1:globetrotterconnectForbasicview note: Some versions of GT Connect contain an SMS module. In this case the Close button says `SMS Centre'. 4 4. InsTallInG anD seTTInG UP GlobeTRoTTeR ConneCT 4. 1. installation GlobeTrotter Connect can be installed in several ways: 1. [. . . ] If enabled you won't be able to use your data device until you have typed in the PIN code. This will happen every time you power up the device. ·Figure11:Pincodedialog 4. 5. checkingStatus Once the PIN code is entered (or immediately if you have disabled the PIN code) the device will look for the network. You can check the status by moving your mouse pointer over the GlobeTrotter Connect icon to get a quick status report showing the network name, technology being used and the signal quality: 8 ·Figure12:networkinformationballoon If GlobeTrotter Connect is opened, you can see the signal strength immediately in the lower right corner. If you need to know the signal strength more accurately (e. g. in fringe areas you may want to determine the location where you have the best reception) double-click on the signal strength indicator to see an enlarged view of the signal strength indicator. ·Figure13:SignalStrengthindicator The indicator next to the signal strenght shows 3G if you have a 3G coverage. Once you have a connection the indicator shows HS if an HSDPA (HS) connection was established. ·Figure14:enlargedSignalStrengthindicator 4. 6. exitglobetrotterconnect When you click or this doesn't kill the application. It just retreats to the Systray (see Figure 10: GlobeTrotter Connect icon). This behaviour is equivalent to other Windows applications such as MSN messenger. To terminate the application you must `Right Click' on the Title Bar and choose Exit. globetrotterconnect USER GUIDE 9 ·Figure15:exitglobetrotterconnect 5. seTTInG UP a ConneCTIon To THe InTeRneT When you want to connect to the Internet you need to specify how you want to connect. You can do this in the settings screen (see the "Changing the program options" section of this manual). As your mobile operator often preconfigures GlobeTrotter Connect for you the settings may already be in there. 5. 1. connectingtotheinternet To connect to the Internet simply click on the `GlobeTrotter Connect' icon in the Systray (see screenshot) to display its menu. Click "Connect" to start the Internet connection. ·Figure16:connect If software has not been configured, connecting to the Internet will fail. In this case refer to the "Changing the program options" section of this manual. 10 5. 2. disconnecting To disconnect, click on the Systray icon to show the menu and select the "Disconnect" option. ·Figure17:disconnect 5. 3. changingtheprogramoptions Although GlobeTrotter Connect is a simple and straightforward software it has a number of items that need to be configured at least once (either preconfigured by the operator or manually by the user). To change the settings, launch the Globetrotter Connect main window. You can do this by double clicking on the Systray icon or by selecting "Open GlobeTrotter Connect" from the Systray Icon menu. ·Figure18:basicview globetrotterconnect USER GUIDE 11 Click on "Show settings" to make the configuration options visible. ·Figure19:advancedview 5. 3. 1. aPn The Access Point Name (APN) defines your route to the Internet. [. . . ] The New SMS Message window opens and you can start typing your message (max. To send the message fill in the recipients phone number and click Send. If you prefer to send your message at a later time click the Save button which automatically stores your message in the Unsent folder for later use. ·Figure21newmessage deletemeSSageS To delete a message select it as explained above and press the Delete button. 14 7. PRoDUCT sUPPoRT anD aDDITIonal HelP The GlobeTrotter Connect updates will be made available from time to time at: http://www. option. com/support/login. shtml Additional support can be found at: http://support. option. com/support 7. 1. [. . . ]