GlobeTrotter Connect for Mac

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TABLE OF CONtENtS 1. SYsTEM REQUIrEMENTs 2. PrODUCT FEATUrEs 3. SHOrT DEsCrIpTION AND INTENDED UsE 3.1. Basic Use 4. INsTALLING AND sETTING Up GLObETrOTTEr CONNECT 4.1. Installation 4.2. Installation process 4.3. Running GlobeTrotter Connect 4.4. Entering your PIN code 4.5. Checking Status 4.6. Inserting the Option Data Product 4.7. Exit GlobeTrotter Connect 5. SETTING Up A CONNECTION TO THE INTErNET 5.1. Conguring a GSM connection 5.2. Conguring a 3G/EDGE/GPRS connection 5.3. Establishing a connection 5.4. Disconnecting 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 13 13 14

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5.5. Changing the program options 5.5.1. General Settings - Technology Selection - Enable/Disable the Pin Code - Automatic Network selection

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5.5.2. Roaming 5.5.3. GSM 5.5.4. 3G/EDGE/GPRS 5.5.5. Trafc 6. LAUNCHING OTHEr prOGrAMs 7. PrODUCT sUppOrT AND ADDITIONAL HELp 7.1. Technical Support AppENDIX A: LIMITED WArrANTY

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1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Mac OS 10.3.9 2Mb free hard disk space 2. PRODUCT FEATURES Easy installation Simple intuitive user interface Compatible with PowerPC and Intel based Macs. 3. SHORT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE The GlobeTrotter Connect for Mac application is a small, easy to use tool to manage your connection to the Internet over 2G and 3G mobile networks. It is designed for use with all of Options data products. 3.1. Basic Use The focus is on simplicity and the main screen just displays Network information: Network name of the network to which youre registered and signal strength. Connection information On the main window of the application you are able to: Establish/Disconnect connections Monitor connections Start the programs you need

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Figure 1: GlobeTrotter Connect for Mac Basic View

4. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP GLOBETrOttEr CONNECt FOr MAC OS 4.1. Installation GlobeTrotter Connect can be installed in several ways: Double click the GlobeTrotter Connect icon to start the installation.

Figure 2: GlobeTrotter Connect for Mac OS package

Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. See section 4.2 for detailed installation instructions.

4.2. Installation process The installation process is straightforward after launching the GlobeTrotter Connect.pkg. When the following screen appears click Continue.

Figure 3: Start of Installation

When the following screen appears, click Continue.

Figure 4: Installation

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Once you have read the Software License Agreement, click Continue to accept the agreement. You can also print the agreement for future reference.

Figure 5: License Agreement

Click Agree to accept the Software License Agreement to continue with the installation of the software.

Figure 6: Agree with License Agreement

Choose a location and click Continue to install software.

Figure 7: Choosing Installation Destination

Click Install when the following screen is displayed to continue with the installation of the software.

Figure 8: Installing Software

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Since drivers are installed you need administrator rights to Authenticate. Fill in your username and password and continue.

Figure 9: Authentication Needed

Wait for the following screen to be displayed and click Close.

Figure 10: Successful Installation

Note: If youve already Authenticated in this session, for example you installed something else, you might not see the above screen again.

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4.3. Running GlobeTrotter Connect for Mac OS Go to the Application folder and run (double click) GlobeTrotter Connect. GlobeTrotter Connect is now ready to make a connection. Dont forget that apart from the software the Option communications device also needs to be ready. E.g. you cant use the device as long as it hasnt registered to the network or if the PIN code hasnt been entered yet. 4.4. Entering your PIN code If you have enabled the PIN code on your SIM card you will automatically be asked to type it in. If enabled you wont 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.

Figure 11: PIN Code

4.5. Checking Status Once the PIN code is entered (or immediately if you have disabled the PIN code) the device will look for the network and the message Searching for network is displayed. As soon as the network is found and registered the name of the operator is displayed. 4.6. Inserting the Option Data Product Once you insert the Option data product the Mac operating system might display the New network interfaces message. If the following screen appears, click the Network Preferences button.

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Figure 12: Adding new network interfaces

Click the Apply button (you do not enter the Telephone Number, Account Number or Password).

Figure 13: Accepting new network interfaces

Click the close button to exit. See section 5 for detailed instructions on installation and setting up the GlobeTrotter Connect software.

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4.7. Exit GlobeTrotter Connect for Mac OS Select GlobeTrotter Connect and from the Menu bar select Quit or simply press Q. 5. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP GLOBETrOttEr CONNECt FOr MAC OS When you want to connect to the Internet you need to specify how you want to connect. The main screen contains two tabs. A GSM and 3G/EDGE/GPRS tab. These two tabs contain the same information. The only difference is: the first tab is responsible for GSM connections, and the second tab is responsible for 3G/ EDGE/GPRS connections. By pressing the Connect button, a connection via a profile is established. If you are in the GSM tab, a connection using the selected GSM profile is established, if you are in the 3G/EDGE/GPRS tab, a connection to the 3G/EDGE/GPRS profile is being established. If you are registered to a network without having a connection established, only the name of the network is displayed on the left side. If you are connected using a profile, the time you have been connected to the profile and the amount of traffic you have produced so far using this connection are displayed on the left side. On the right side you will see the Connect button as well as the signal strength indication (if you are registered to a network). The GlobeTrotter Connect is preconfigured for AT&T and the settings are already in there. 5.1. Conguring a GSM connection You can use a GSM connection to connect to the Internet. 1. To configure a GSM connection, you must go to the Preferences dialog. You enter the Preferences dialog via the menu or by pressing , . 2. In the Preferences window, go to the GSM tab. In this tab, you can enter the phone number, the username and the password of the GSM profile. Your provider can provide you this information.

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3. After entering the information, you must close the Preferences window again. (If you want to reset the data of a profile, press the Reset button in the connection tab). 5.2. Conguring a 3G/EDGE/GPRS connection The APN, user-name and the password are pre-programmed in the software for AT&T customers. Do not change these settings unless you are advised to do so. You can use a 3G/EDGE/GPRS connection to connect to the Internet. 1. To configure a 3G/EDGE/GPRS connection you must go to the Preferences dialog. You enter the Preferences dialog via the menu or by pressing , . 2. In the Preferences window, you must go to the 3G/EDGE/GPRS tab. In this tab, you can enter the APN, the username and the password of the 3G/EDGE/GPRS profile. Your provider can provide you this information. 3. After entering the information, you must close the Preferences window again. (If you want to reset the data of a profile, press the Reset button in the connection tab). 5.3. Establishing a connection You can use a 3G/EDGE/GPRS connection to connect to the Internet. 1. To establish a connection with the GlobeTrotter Connect, you must start the application. 2. After starting the application, you must connect/insert the communication device. The order of these first two steps may be switched. 3. After you have inserted the communication device and started the application, a window will pop up where you must enter the PIN code of your SIM card (only if PIN is active see 4.4). Without the confirmation of your PIN code, you are not able to establish a connection to the Internet using GSM or 3G/EDGE/GPRS. As soon as the communication device is

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registered to a network. You are able to connect using the GSM or 3G/EDGE/GPRS profile. 4. Depending on the type of connection you wish to establish, GSM or 3G/EDGE/GPRS, you must go to that tab. 5. If you have configured the profile already, you can now click on the Connect button.

Figure 14: Connect

When the connection has been established, the data of the connection, the time and the traffic of the connection are displayed. 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. If you have not set up the profile already, please read the chapter Configuring a GSM connection and Configuring a 3G/EDGE/GPRS connection. 5.4. Disconnecting When the connection is established, the Connect button will change to a Disconnect button. By pressing this button, you will be disconnected.

Figure 15: Disconnect

5.5. Changing the program options 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), these items can/ need to be changed in the Preferences dialog. You enter the Preferences dialog via the menu or by pressing , .

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5.5.1. General Settings

Figure 16: Preferences

Enable/Disable the Pin Code By clicking on Enabled or Disabled you can enable or disable the PIN code on your SIM. For security reasons you will have to provide the PIN code before you can disable the PIN code. If you enable the PIN code youll have to enter a new code. Automatic Network selection Ideally you should leave this setting on Automatic. If you do select a network manually (see Roaming tab) dont forget to select your home network once your back in your home country. 5.5.2. Roaming From this screen you can search for networks currently visible from your location. Note that not all networks may be selectable. As a rule you will only be able to select your home network when in your home country (home PLMN). When you travel you might want to select a different operator then the one automatically chosen.

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5.5.3. GSM See 5.1. 5.5.4. 3G/EDGE/GPRS See 5.2. 5.5.5. Trafc Displays information on how much data was downloaded and when. 6. LAUNCHING OTHER PROGRAMS Some programs need an Internet connection to be fully used. E.g. Internet Browsers, Mail Clients By simple Drag&Drop you can add Shortcuts to these programs to GlobeTrotter Connect for Mac. When clicking such a shortcut the application is launched but simultaneous a connection is established (if no connection is present).

Figure 17: Extended View with Shortcuts

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7. PRODUCT SUPPORT AND ADDITIONAL HELP Technical questions can be sent through online Support at: optionsupport@wdsglobal.com AppENDIX A: LIMITED WArrANTY Customer accepts unconditionally, without any warranties, the License on the Software AS IS and without any further claims, demands or requests OPTION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, RELIANCE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES

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