Mobile Broadband USB Modem MD300 HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE Quick Start Guide

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a Sony Ericsson MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem. The Wireless Manager application is automatically installed when you plug in the MD300 to your PC. You can connect using HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS. You can also send and receive SMS messages. Note: Your MD300 does not support GSM or UMTS voice calls.

ADDITIONAL

RESOURCES
Click Start All Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager 5 MD300 User Guide to access the MD300 User Guide. You can download Wireless Manager for manual installation and obtain the latest information, updates and a printable Wireless Manager User Guide from the Sony Ericsson web site: www.sonyericsson.com/support

BEFORE

YOU BEGIN
Wireless Manager works with the following versions of the Windows operating system: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2); 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) processors Windows Vista; 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) processors Your PC must meet or exceed the minimum system requirements for your version of Windows. In addition, you will need: Available USB port on PC or self powered hub 110 MB of available disk space Your subscription must support Internet access over GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA.

SERVICE

AND SUPPORT

INSTALLING

WIRELESS MANAGER 5
Insert your SIM card into the SIM slot on your MD300 until it clicks into place (Figure 1). Make sure the gold contacts on the SIM card are facing the USB plug and the angled corner (A) of the SIM card is placed into the MD300 as shown. A 2. Plug your MD300 into a USB port on your PC (Figure 2). Important: Do not subject the MD300 to any pressure, such as supporting the weight of your laptop (Figure 3), instead use the extension cable (Figure 4). 3. After a few seconds, the Sony Ericsson MD300 dialog box opens. Select Install Wireless Manager. Note: If the Sony Ericsson MD300 dialog box fails to appear, open Windows Explorer, navigate to My Computer, find the disk drive called Sony Ericsson MD300 and double-click Setup.exe in the INSTALL folder. 4. The software installation procedure starts. Follow the on-screen instructions. Important: The installation process might pause for several minutes. During this time the drivers are saved to your hard drive. DO NOT cancel. Note: Wireless Manager is installed in the same language as your Windows operating system. If Wireless Manager does not support your language, English is installed. 5. When installation is complete, click Finish. 6. Unplug the MD300, wait 10 seconds and plug it back in. 7. Once you receive the Hardware Ready message, your MD300 and Wireless Manager are now installed and ready for use. Note: A few PCs cannot provide sufficient current through one USB port, in which case the MD300 will fail to start or cannot run properly. Use the extension cable and both USB plugs.
Purchasing an MD300 gives you access to a number of exclusive advantages such as global and local web site support, a global network of call centers, and an extensive global network of Sony Ericsson service partners. The terms and conditions of your Sony Ericsson warranty are listed in the User Guide and also available on the web at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Save your original proof of purchase, you will need it for warranty repair claims. In the unlikely event your product needs service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased or one of our service partners. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support or contact our call center. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses are listed on the back page of this guide. If your country/region is not represented on the list, please contact your local dealer. The caller will be charged according to national rates, including local taxes, unless the phone number is a toll-free number.

TRADEMARKS

NOTICES
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2008. All rights reserved. Publication number: EN/1209-8401 This document is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sweden, without any warranty. The information in this document may change without notice due to typographical errors, inaccurate information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this document by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Windows 2000, XP and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product or service names mentioned in this guide are trademarks of their respective companies. The information contained in this document was correct at the time of printing.
STARTING WIRELESS MANAGER
1. 2. 3. Select Start All Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager 5 Wireless Manager 5. Wireless Manager opens. If requested, enter your SIM card PIN, and then click OK. Click the Enable button to turn on the radio transmitter. After a short delay your signal strength and the name of your network operator are displayed in the Status window.

A CONNECTION PROFILE

CREATING
Wireless Manager should identify your network operator from the information in your SIM card and automatically configure your Internet connection. The Connect button will be ready for you to click and make a connection. If you see a No Connection Profile message or if you wish to define your connection manually: 1. From the Wireless Manager window, select View Settings and click on Profiles. 2. Un-check the Let Wireless Manager Choose the Connection Profile check box and click the New button. 3. Enter the necesary information and click OK. Press F1 if you need help.

1. 2. 3.

A CONNECTION
Start Wireless Manager. Click the Connect button or right-click the status icon and select Connect. To end the connection, click Disconnect or right-click the status icon and select Disconnect.

WIRELESS MANAGER STATUS ICON
Wireless The Wireless Manager status icon is displayed in the Windows Manager notification area located in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, status icon by the clock. The icon displays the status of your MD300, typically the signal strength on a scale of zero to five bars and the type of network available. The most common states are: The MD300 has mobile network service of type HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE or GPRS. The MD300 is searching for a network. Radio is disabled. Right-click and select Enable Radio to turn it on. Wireless Manager is waiting for your MD300 to be inserted. Wireless Manager is waiting for you to enter your SIM PIN code.

DISABLING

THE RADIO AND EXITING

WIRELESS MANAGER

and select Exit.
To disable the radio, right-click or select Radio Disable Radio. To exit Wireless Manager, select Radio Exit or right-click the status icon

FURTHER WIRELESS MANAGER

MD300 FEATURES
You can also use Wireless Manager to view and change settings , work with the SIM phone book , send and receive SMS messages and access PlayNow. Press F1 or click Help for detailed information. You can also use your MD300 as a flash memory drive to store and transport files go to Settings Flash Memory Drive.

CONTACT SONY ERICSSON

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Mobile Broadband USB Modem

MD300 HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE

User Guide

Contents

Contents. ii Regulatory information. iv
Declaration of conformity. iv FCC statement. v Dclaration FCC. vi Industry Canada Statement. vi

About this guide. vii

How this guide is organised. vii Additional resources. vii

Overview. 1

Checklist. 1 MD300 Communications Summary. 1 MD300 Flash Drive. 2 Hardware overview. 2 Status LEDs. 3 SIM Card. 3 Network and subscription requirements. 4 Configurations. 4 USB 1.1 and 2.0. 8 Software overview. 9 System requirements. 10
Additional information. 11
Guidelines for safe and efficient use. 11 Generic SEMC Limited warranty. 13
Technical specifications. 15 Index. 20
Sony Ericsson MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem Second edition (March 2008) This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual. This manual is copyrighted work of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sweden. The programs referred to herein are copyrighted and trademarked works of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sweden. Reproduction in whole or in part, including utilisation in machines capable of reproduction or retrieval, without the express written permission of the copyright holders is prohibited. Reverse engineering is also prohibited. Windows and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other product or service names mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2008 Publication number: 1207-3842.2

Regulatory information

Declaration of conformity
We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type FAD-3232021-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards EN 301 511:V9.0.2, EN 300 328:V1.7.1, EN 301 489-7:V1.3.1, EN 301 489-17:V1.2.1 and EN 60950-1:2006, following the provisions of, Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. March 2008

Place and date of issue

Najmi Jarwala President - US & Canada Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc.
EN We fulfil the requirements of the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC). FR Ce produit est conforme la directive R&TTE (99/5/EC). CS Vrobek spluje poadavky smrnice R&TTE (99/5/EC). DA Vi opfylder kravene i R&TTE-direktivet (99/5/EC). DE Die Anforderungen der Richtlinie fr Funk- und Fernmeldegerte (99/5/EG) werden erfllt. EL R&TTE (99/5/). ES Cumplimos los requisitos de la Directiva R&TTE (99/5/EC). FI Tytmme radio- ja teleptelaitedirektiivin (99/5/EY) asettamat vaatimukset. HR Mi ispunjavamo zahtjeve R&TTE Direktive (99/5/EC). HU Teljestjk az R&TTE irnyelv (99/5/EC) kvetelmnyeit. IT Il prodotto soddisfa i requisiti della Direttiva R&TTE (99/5/EC). NL We voldoen aan de vereisten die in de R&TTE-richtlijn (99/5/EG) worden gesteld. NO Vi oppfyller kravene i R&TTE-direktivet (99/5/EC).
PL Speniamy wymagania dyrektywy R&TTE (99/5/WE). PT So cumpridos os requisitos da Directiva R&TTE (99/5/EC). PB Atendemos aos requisitos da Diretriz R&TTE (99/5/EC). RO ndeplinim cerinele directivei R&TTE (99/5/EC). RU R&TTE (99/5/EC). SK Vrobok spa poiadavky smernice R&TTE (99/5/EC). SV Vi uppfyller kraven i R&TTE-direktivet (99/5/EC). TH
R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC)
TR R&TTE Kararnamesinin (99/5/EC) gerekliliklerini yerine getirmekteyiz. UK R&TTE (99/5/EC). ZS ZT

R&TTE

(99/5/EC)

FCC statement

FCC ID: PY7F3232021 IC: 4170B-F3232021
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

About this guide

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem. This guide includes an overview of the supported features, detailed technical specifications, system requirements, and safety guidelines for your MD300. Note:
Be sure to read all safety guidelines in this document before using your MD300.
How this guide is organised
Chapter 1: Overview on page 1, contains an overview of your MD300 and the features that it supports. It also provides a list of the requirements and tools needed to use your new MD300. Chapter 2: Additional information on page 11, provides safety guidelines, warranty information, and regulations that are relevant to your MD300. Chapter 3: Technical specifications on page 15, provides detailed technical specifications for your MD300.

Additional resources

Sony Ericsson support Website Additional resources can be found on the Internet at the Sony Ericsson support Website You can use the Sony Ericsson Website to find the most up-to-date product information and support wherever you are. It gives you access to online customer services, user manuals, the latest software downloads, and other useful information. For more information, go to: www.sonyericsson.com/support Publications Sony Ericsson provides the following documents to help you use your MD300: A printed Quick Start Guide aimed at getting you operational as quickly as possible. A PDF MD300 User Guide (this document) that contains a detailed description of your MD300 and the features that it supports. This document is copied to your hard drive when Wireless Manager is installed and can be accessed by selecting Start All Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager 5 MD300 User Guide Online Help built into Wireless Manager which describes in detail how to use each feature and how to install and uninstall the software. Select Help or press F1 to access online help. A PDF Wireless Manager User Guide which contains the same detailed information as the online help in a conventional printable format. This document is available from the support website only. Note:
PDF documents are in Adobe Portable Document Format. If your PC cannot open these documents, download and install the Adobe Reader from www.adobe.com.
Your mobile operator may provide alternative application software and documentation.

Overview

Checklist
The following items should be in the box when you unpack it: Sony Ericsson MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem USB extension cable Quick Start Guide (QSG) Mounting clip

MD300 Communications Summary
Your MD300 keeps you in touch, enabling you to use the best available mobile service wherever you are. It supports tri-band UMTS and quad-band GSM: GSM GPRS EDGE
850MHz 900MHz 1800MHz 1900MHZ 850MHz

UMTS HSDPA

1900MHz 2100MHz
Your MD300 supports SMS text messaging and the following communications services: Service

HSDPA UMTS EDGE GPRS

Maximum Download Speed
3.6Mb/s 384kb/s 247.4kb/s 53.6kb/s (CS-2) 85.6kb/s (CS-4)

Maximum Upload Speed

384kb/s 384kb/s 123.7kb/s 26.8kb/s (CS-2) 42.8kb/s (CS-4)
Where UMTS service with HSDPA is available, your MD300 can connect at speeds up to 3.6Mb/s. Your MD300 provides automatic fallback to UMTS where HSDPA is not available and to EDGE or GPRS service where UMTS is not available (network support required). This section describes the services that the MD300 supports: High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) HSDPA is an enhancement to UMTS networks which enables the downlink speed to be dramatically increased; up to 3.6Mb/s using the MD300. File downloads will be faster, whilst applications such as video streaming may operate at higher quality and greater reliability. The maximum speed available depends on the configuration of the mobile network and local conditions such as distance to the base station.
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) UMTS is a 3G technology standard for wide-area wireless data communication that is based on the GSM standard. The UMTS standard uses advanced network operator mobile Internet services to achieve data transfer rates up to 384 kb/s, which are ideal for media streaming, video MMS, internet shopping, and banking. Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) EDGE enhances GPRS by increasing data throughput over GPRS by as much as three times, depending upon the network radio signal strength and quality. GPRS networks that are enhanced with EDGE are often referred to as Enhanced GPRS (E-GPRS) networks. EDGE provides the always on capability of GPRS but at faster speeds. EDGE technology is transparent simply make a GPRS connection as usual and benefit from the increase in speed where EDGE is available in a network. When EDGE is available you can expect increased speeds of up to 200 kb/s, dependent on network coverage. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) GPRS is a type of network connection that provides always on mobility. The connection set up is fast. After you are connected, applications can send and receive data whenever required. In todays GPRS networks, the MD300 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kb/s and transmits at speeds up to 26.8 kb/s. Short Message Service (SMS) You can send and receive SMS text messages using the Text Messages window in Wireless Manager or other application software.

MD300 Flash Drive

The MD300 may be used as a flash memory drive. Once the MD300 is installed and functioning as a modem, you may use the memory space on the drive to store and transport your own files and media.

Hardware overview

Your Sony Ericsson MD300 uses the 5 volt power supply provided by the USB port. USB devices which draw more than 100mA from the port are known as High Power USB devices; the MD300 is a high power device.
The amount of power that your MD300 draws from the PC (laptop battery when mobile) depends on several factors, including status, frequency band, and distance to the base station that is used. The MD300 can be turned off under software control from the Wireless Manager application or the signal strength icon in the status tray. You must remove the modem from the laptop when flying to prevent any accidental transmission.

Status LEDs

The MD300 contains multi-colored LEDs that indicate the status of the device. LED color
Red Green Green Blue Blue

Flash rate

Fast Medium Slow Medium Slow

Description

Searching for a mobile network Registered to GPRS or EDGE service, not connected Connected - GPRS or EDGE service Registered to UMTS or HSDPA service, not connected Connected - UMTS or HSDPA service
The LEDs illuminate around the Sony Ericsson logo, as shown below.

SIM Card

When you subscribe to a mobile network, you are issued a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. Your SIM card contains your personal subscriber data. To connect to a mobile network you must first insert your SIM card that includes the appropriate network subscription into your MD300. To insert the SIM card The SIM card slot is spring loaded and the SIM card will click into place when properly inserted. Insert the SIM card into the slot next to the USB connector of the MD300. Make sure the gold contacts on the SIM card are facing towards the USB connector and the angled corner of the SIM card is placed into the MD300 as shown. Push the SIM card into the MD300 until it clicks.
The SIM card will not click in place if it is inserted incorrectly.
To remove the SIM card Push on the SIM card until it clicks and release. Note:
Using a pen or jewelers screwdriver may help to push on the SIM card.
The internal spring will push the SIM card out far enough for you to grasp the SIM card and pull the it out of the MD300.

Network and subscription requirements
The network subscription you use in conjunction with your MD300 depends on the functions and features that are available from your network operator. Contact your network operator or service provider to make sure the options that you require are available (UMTS/HSPDA, GPRS/EDGE and SMS). Note:
Network operators often provide a number of connectivity options such as WAP and Internet. These are accessed via different APNs (Access Point Names). Verify the services that you require, such as Internet, e-mail or corporate VPN (Virtual Private Network) service are available through your mobile operator and enabled on your subscription.

Configurations

This section contains information on the different configurations that can be utilized with your MD300. These configurations include: Direct connection Extension cable (provided) Accessory desk stand CDS-300 Self powered hub (not provided) Note:
Your MD300 must be plugged into a USB port that is capable of supporting high power USB devices. The MD300 is a USB 2.0 product, however it should work in the majority of USB 1.1 ports. Refer to USB 1.1 and 2.0 on page 8 for more information.
Power Considerations In almost all cases, the MD300 works correctly when connected to one USB port, either directly or using the supplied extension cable or optional accessory desk stand CDS-300. If you experience the problems listed below, your PC or USB hub may be failing to provide sufficient power to the MD300. In this case, use the supplied extension cable or optional accessory desk stand and ensure that both USB plugs are connected to the same PC or hub. The MD300 fails to start The MD300 is shown as Disabled in Device Manager Windows presents a message to say that the device is not operating The MD300 malfunctions when a connection is made Data transfers frequently stall
Direct connection The MD300 can be plugged directly into a USB port as shown below. This configuration offers the best portability.
To avoid damage to the MD300 or your laptops USB port, remove the MD300 before placing your laptop into a carrying case.

Caution!

Different laptops have different USB port configurations that may conflict with operation. Use the included extension cable if: The USB ports are close together and the modem covers an adjacent port that is needed. The modem can not be plugged in directly, e.g., the USB port is recessed and the USB connector on the modem can not reach. The USB port is in a position where physical pressure is put on the connector as shown below.

Extension Cable The extension cable provided is specially designed to work with your MD300. This is a high quality USB cable that is capable of delivering high current to the MD300 when necessary. Note:
Your MD300 may not operate correctly if you use a standard USB cable in place of the provided extension cable.
The extension cable has two USB plugs. Plug A carries both data and power and plug B carries power only.
Using one plug When using the one plug configuration, plug A must be used.
Using two plugs The extension cable provided with the MD300 has two USB plugs. When both plugs are used, current can be drawn from two USB ports. For more information on power considerations, refer to Power Considerations on page 4. This configuration provides maximum power for all environments.

Important!

Both USB plugs must be inserted into the same PC or hub. Do not insert the two USB plugs into two separate devices.
If the Windows USB Device Not Configured error message displays, fully disconnect your MD300 and then reconnect it.
Mounting Clip The MD300 comes with a mounting clip that can be installed on the MD300, as shown below.
With the extension cable and mounting clip installed, MD300 can then be hooked on the laptop screen. Desk Stand An accessory desk stand (CDS-300) is available for use with your MD300. The desk stand is ideal for use with a desktop PC, making it easy to unplug and take the MD300 away for use with a laptop. The desk stand also allows you to reposition the MD300 around your work area and it orients the MD300 into an optimal position for reception. The desk stand has a high quality cable with two USB plugs (A and B). One or both USB plugs can be used, refer to Extension Cable on page 5 for more information. Important!
The cap of the MD300 can be clipped to the desk stand for safe storage.
Powered Hub A self powered hub (not provided) may be used in conjunction with the extension cable or desk stand and your MD300. In some cases, especially when used with desktop PCs, it may be necessary to plug the MD300 into a USB hub rather than directly into the PC. This is possible, provided that the hub is self powered via its own AC adaptor. One or both USB plugs can be used, refer to Extension Cable on page 5 for more information. Note:
It is not advisable to use a bus-powered hub with your MD300. These are hubs that have no power supply of their own. Many portable hubs for laptops are of this type.
The MD300 is plugged in using the supplied extension cable or directly in to a socket on the hub. The hub configuration allows extended cable length so you can locate the MD300 for optimal reception.
Some powered hubs may not provide adequate power. Your hub must be capable of supporting high power USB devices and must not be overloaded by the connection of too many such devices. Other high power devices include USB-powered disk drives, scanners and rechargeable music players. If you are experiencing problems, unplug these other devices to test if your hub is overloaded.

USB 1.1 and 2.0

Your MD300 is a USB 2.0 product, however it should work in the majority of USB 1.1 ports. In both cases, communication with the MD300 is USB High Speed, up to 12Mb/s, which is more than sufficient to handle the 3.6Mb/s HSDPA throughput. As a guide, USB 1.1 ports are likely to be found in these cases:
All PCs manufactured before 2002 All PCs originally sold with Windows 2000 installed Current PCs where the USB port is provided only for use with keyboard and mouse.
USB 2.0 ports can be identified in the Device Manager. Select Start Hardware Tab, Device Manager.

Control Panel

System,
The presence of an Enhanced Host Controller indicates USB 2.0 support:

Software overview

Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager Sony Ericsson provides Wireless Manager, an application that provides the ability to configure and manage your wireless connections on your PC. For more information about software requirements, refer to the Wireless Manager User Guide. You can use Wireless Manager to: Connect to the Internet or your corporate network Display mobile network status information Create or modify connection settings Manage your MD300 settings and preferences Send and receive SMS messages Manage phonebooks saved to your SIM card and hard drive
launch2net - Sony Ericsson Edition To use your MD300 with your Mac OS X system, you will need launch2net Sony Ericsson Edition. This application enables you to set up and use UMTS/HSDPA and GPRS/EDGE connections (subject to network coverage and availability). The software is available for download without charge from this Website: www.novamedia.de/sonyericsson Please follow the instructions on the Website to install, configure, and use your MD300 with your Apple PowerBook, MacBook iMac and MacPro. Do not use the Quick Start Guide that is included with the Sony Ericsson Mobile Broadband USB Modem. For more information, refer to documentation that comes with the launch2net Sony Ericsson Edition application. Third-party applications Your network operator or your network administrator may provide an application that works with your MD300. Please refer to the instructions supplied with that application. Functions and features available may be different compared with the Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager application.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Your MD300 is tested for compatibility with popular VPN solutions used by corporations to enable remote workers to access the corporate network. Note:
Sony Ericsson does not provide any VPN software with your MD300.

System requirements

This section lists the hardware and software requirements for using your MD300. General You will need the following hardware: Available USB port capable of supporting high power USB devices MD300 SIM card
Windows (Wireless Manager) Wireless Manager works with the following versions of the Windows operating system: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2); 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) processors Windows Vista; 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) processors
Your laptop PC must meet or exceed the minimum system requirements for the installed version of the Windows operating system and have the following: 110MB of available disk space or 300MB of available disk space if install package is downloaded to your PC Note:
Sony Ericsson periodically releases new versions of Wireless Manager with new features and bugfixes. The exact support for the Windows Operating System may change over time. The readme.txt file included in the download, always identifies which versions and service packs of the Windows operating system are supported. For more information and downloads, please visit www.sonyericsson.com/support
Apple Macintosh Please refer to the instructions suppled with launch2net or other application software.

Additional information

Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Please read this information before using your MD300. Recommendations Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place. Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or humidity. Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures. Do not expose your product to open flames or lit tobacco products. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. Do not paint your product. Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission from your treating physician or authorised medical staff. Do not use your product when in, or around aircraft, or areas showing the sign turn off twoway radio. Do not use your product in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists. Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in the area above your cars air bag. Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service.

Generic SEMC Limited warranty
Limited Warranty Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Nya Vattentornet, SE-Lund, Sweden, (Sony Ericsson) or its local affiliated company, provides this Limited Warranty for your mobile phone, original accessory delivered with your mobile phone, and/or your mobile computing product (hereinafter referred to as Product). Should your Product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or contact your local Sony Ericsson Call Center (national rates may apply) or visit www.sonyericsson.com to get further information. Warranty requirements may differ by country or region. Please visit www.sonyericsson.com/support to review the Sony Ericsson warranty applicable to the country or region where you purchased your product, which may differ from the default generic warranty included with your user materials. OUR WARRANTY Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects in design, material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer. This Limited Warranty will last for a period of one (1) year as from the original date of purchase of the Product. WHAT WE WILL DO If, during the warranty period, this Product fails to operate under normal use and service, due to defects in design, materials or workmanship, Sony Ericsson authorized distributors or service partners, in the country* where you purchased the Product, will, at their option, either repair or replace the Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and its service partners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below. Please note that some of your personal settings, downloads and other information may be lost when your Sony Ericsson Product is repaired or replaced. At present Sony Ericsson may be prevented by applicable law, other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads. Sony Ericsson does not take any responsibility for any lost information of any kind and will not reimburse you for any such loss. You should always make backup copies of all the information stored on your Sony Ericsson Product such as downloads, calendar and contacts before handing in your Sony Ericsson Product for repair or replacement. CONDITIONS 1. This Limited Warranty is valid only if the original proof of purchase for this Product issued by a Sony Ericsson authorized dealer specifying the date of purchase and serial number**, is presented with the Product to be repaired or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the Product from the dealer. 2. If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repair for the defect concerned, or the replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced parts or components will become the property of Sony Ericsson.

3. This warranty does not cover any failure of the Product due to normal tear and wear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with the Sony Ericsson instructions for use and maintenance of the Product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the Product due to accident, software or hardware modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid. A rechargeable battery can be charged and discharged more than a hundred times. However, it will eventually wear out - this is not a defect and corresponds to normal wear and tear. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson. Minor variations in display brightness and colour may occur between the phones. There may be tiny bright or dark dots on the display. These are called defective pixels and occur when individual dots have malfunctioned and can not be adjusted. Two defective pixels are deemed acceptable. Minor variations in camera image appearance may occur between phones. This is nothing uncommon and is not regarded as a defective camera module. 4. Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services or range of that system. 5. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorised person. 6. The warranty does not cover Product failures which have been caused by use of accessories or other peripheral devices which are not Sony Ericsson branded original accessories intended for use with the Product. 7. Tampering with any of the seals on the Product will void the warranty. 8. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTED LIMITED WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS; TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The warranty provided does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable legislation in force, nor the consumer's rights against the dealer arising from their sales / purchase contract. *GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF THE WARRANTY If you have purchased your Product in a country member of the European Economic Area (EEA) or in Switzerland or the Republic of Turkey, and such Product was intended for sale in the EEA or in Switzerland or in Turkey, you can have your Product serviced in any EEA country or in Switzerland or in Turkey, under the warranty conditions prevailing in the country in which you require servicing, provided that an identical Product is sold in such country by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than in the country of original purchase, for example due to the fact that your Product may have an interior or exterior which is different from equivalent models sold in other countries. Please note in addition that it may sometimes not be possible to repair SIM-locked Products. ** In some countries/regions additional information (such as a valid warranty card) may be requested.

ME SIM Lock Network Network Subset Service Provider Corporate Online services (SIM-AT) USIM Application Toolkit USSD Supported (R99) Supported via AT Commands No MMI is provided Phase 2+ Support is provided via AT commands; No MMI is provided

GPRS technical data

Data Rates Multislot class 10 supported (see table below). Coding schemes: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4 Mode of Operation IP Connectivity Class B (attaches to both GSM and GPRS at the same time). PDP type IP is supported IPv4 SMS over GPRS Compression Mobile Originated and Mobile Terminated TCP/IP Header Compression (RFC1144 and RFC 2507) V42bis GPRS Encryption GPRS IP allocation GEA1 and GEA2 Dynamic Static

GPRS maximum data rates

CS-1 9.05 kb/s 4+1 RX TX 3+2 RX TX 36.2 9.05 27.15 18.1 CS-2 13.4 kb/s 53.6 13.4 40.2 26.8 CS-3 15.6 kb/s 62.4 15.6 46.8 31.2 CS-4 21.4 kb/s 85.6 21.4 64.2 42.8
Speed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM network. The speeds given are maxima. Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee the speed at which your network will operate. Data rate is the payload per slot: header plus data. EDGE technical data
Device class Modulation Coding Schemes EDGE features EDGE Class 10 MCS-1 to MCS-9 Link Adaptation Incremental Redundancy Extended Uplink Temporary Block Flow (TBF) Network Assisted Cell Change (NACC)

EDGE maximum data rates

4+1 Coding scheme MCS-1 MCS-2 MCS-3 MCS-4 MCS-5 MCS-6 MCS-7 MCS-8 MCS-9 Data rate per slot 10.60 13.00 16.60 19.40 24.05 31.25 47.45 57.05 61.85 Rx 42.40 52.00 66.40 77.60 96.20 125.00 189.80 228.20 247.40 Tx 10.60 13.00 16.60 19.40 24.05 31.25 47.45 57.05 61.85 3+2 Rx 31.80 39.00 49.80 58.20 72.15 93.75 142.35 171.15 185.55 Tx 21.20 26.00 33.20 38.80 48.10 62.50 94.90 114.10 123.70
Speed achieved depends on the Coding scheme supported by the GSM Network. The speeds given are maxima, Sony Ericsson cannot guarantee the speed at which your network will operate. Data rate is the payload per slot: header plus data. UMTS technical data

Power class Maximum Downlink speed Maximum Uplink speed UMTS features Class 3 (0.25W, 24dBm) 384kb/s 384kb/s Inter-Mode Handover (UMTS/EDGE/GPRS) Inter-Mode Reselection (UMTS/EDGE/GPRS) Quality Of Service Modes UMTS classes supported via AT Command PDP type IP is supported IPv4 IP Allocation R4 Enhancements Static, Dynamic Extended TBF Uplink Network Assisted Cell Change (NACC)

HSDPA technical data

Maximum Downlink speed HSDPA Categories 3.6Mb/s 1-6, 11, 12

SMS Technical Data

Concatenated SMS SMS Cell Broadcast SMS interface Supported in Wireless Manager or via third party software Supported via AT Commands. Wireless Manager. AT Command.

Firmware upgrade

MD300 firmware upgrade Via secure Internet download using the Sony Ericsson Update Service, www.sonyericsson.com/support or at Sony Ericsson Service Points

Software upgrade

Wireless Manager Upgrade Internet download

Flash memory drive

Flash Memory Drive (USB Mass Storage) 1 Drive capacity >= 128 MB
1. Exact capacity depends upon the firmware and software installer. In Wireless Manager, go to Settings > Flash Memory Drive where you can free up space by saving the software installer files to you hard drive. You can also copy the installer back to your MD300, for example, to allow another user to easily install and use your MD300.

Apple Mac OS X 9

hardware overview 2 requirements 10 SIM card 3 HSDPA definition 1 technical data 18
Configurations 4 desk stand 7 direct USB connection 5 powered hub 7 using the Y-cable 6
launch2net Sony Ericsson Edition 9
declaration of conformity iv
Mobile Broadband Modem disposal of 12
EDGE definition 2 maximum data rates 18 technical data 17

network requirements 4

FCC vvi firmware 19 firmware upgrade 19
packaging, checklist 1, 2 personal medical devices, guidelines 12
GPRS definition 2 maximum data rates 17 technical data 17 GSM features supported 16 performance 16 guidelines children 12 overview 11 personal medical devices 12 recommendations 11 RF exposure and SAR 11 SIM handling 12
requirements hardware 10 network and subscription 4 RF exposure 11
SAR 11 SIM Card guidelines 12 SIM card 3 SMS definition 2 technical data 19
software Apple Macintosh 9 launch2net Sony Ericsson Edition 9 overview 9 third-party applications 9 Wireless Manager 9 specifications 15 support Sony Ericsson Website vii