Sony GC79 - Manual (Page 7)

Introduction 7
Software Overview
GC79 Manager
You can use the GC79 Manager to:
• View GSM/GPRS and wireless LAN status information
• Create or modify connection settings
• Connect to the Internet or a corporate network
• Manage GC79 settings
• Manage SIM card and PC phone books
• Send and receive SMS messages
Using the GC79 with your Applications
Data Programs
You can use the GC79 as a connector to a wireless LAN access point or to provide Intranet/Internet
connectivity for a wide range of applications.
The GC79 can also be programmed at command level by application developers; for more details
see the AT Commands Manual.
Fax Programs
You can use the GC79 as a fax provided you have the correct software, e.g. Microsoft Fax
(supplied with Windows 2000 and XP).
Documentation
The GC79’s documentation is designed to enhance your understanding of its capabilities.
The following guides are provided:
• A printed Quick Start Guide aimed at getting you operational as quickly as possible.
• An online User’s Guide (this document) containing a comprehensive description of the GC79
functionality. You can read the guide on the computer screen or print it on to either European A4
or American Letter sized paper.
• An online AT Commands Manual, aimed at application developers, containing a full list of all
the modem commands that can be used with GC79. The manual can be read online or printed
in the same way as the User’s Guide.
The User’s Guide and the AT Commands Manual are located on the GC79 CD-ROM as Adobe
Acrobat PDF files. The GC79 CD-ROM also contains Adobe Acrobat Reader
® which you can
install if necessary.
Illustrations
The illustrations in this manual were obtained using the GC79 on a Microsoft Windows ® 2000
operating system. The dialogs that appear on your PC may differ depending on the version of
Windows in use.