cosmote userguide

COSMOTE Internet On The GoConnect

User Guide2.0.0

17.02.2009

Table of Contents1 Introduction.........................................................................................5

1.1 How To........................................................................................61.1.1 Start COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect...........................61.1.2 Get Online..........................................................................61.1.3 Manage SIM Card PINs.........................................................71.1.4 Change Your Cellular Device..................................................71.1.5 Check Your Network Usage...................................................71.1.6 Check Your Roaming Status..................................................71.1.7 Send and Receive Text Messages...........................................71.1.8 Get Help.............................................................................7

1.2 About This Manual.........................................................................8

2 The COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect Console.............................92.1 The Menu Bar................................................................................92.2 Status Pane................................................................................112.3 The Usage Tab............................................................................11

2.3.1 Connection History.............................................................122.3.2 Current Session.................................................................13

2.4 Applications Tab..........................................................................132.5 System Tray Icon.........................................................................142.6 Roaming.....................................................................................14

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3 The File Menu.....................................................................................153.1 Exit............................................................................................15

4 The Network Menu..............................................................................164.1 Network Selection........................................................................174.2 Change Network Operator.............................................................18

5 The Settings Menu..............................................................................195.1 PIN Management.........................................................................205.2 Advanced Settings.......................................................................21

5.2.1 Connections......................................................................225.2.2 Default Devices..................................................................235.2.3 Tasks...............................................................................235.2.4 Diagnostics.......................................................................255.2.5 Preferences.......................................................................255.2.6 Profiles.............................................................................315.2.7 Restore Configuration.........................................................335.2.8 Thresholds........................................................................33

6 SMS/Text Messaging..........................................................................346.1 Messaging Functions....................................................................35

7 Connection Properties........................................................................387.1 The General Tab..........................................................................39

7.1.1 3G Tab.............................................................................407.1.2 The General Tab................................................................417.1.3 Internet Protocol Tab..........................................................427.1.4 Proxy Tab.........................................................................447.1.5 PPP Tab............................................................................477.1.6 Security Tab......................................................................47

7.2 The Applications Tab....................................................................497.2.1 Custom Application.............................................................507.2.2 Internet Browser................................................................517.2.3 Email Client.......................................................................52

8 COSMOTE Customer Care Service........................................................53

Glossary of Terms..................................................................................54

Index.....................................................................................................58


1 Introduction

COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect helps you get connected to the Internetusing'COSMOTE's cellular networks, including COSMOTE's HSPA network. With COSMOTEInternet On The Go Connect you can:


■ Connect to the Internet with a single click.

■ Keep an eye on your network usage.

■ Easily send and receive SMS/text messages on your laptop.

■ Import/export and manage SIM card contacts.

1.1 How To...Here are just some of the things you can do with COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect...

■ Start COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect (section 1.1.1)

■ Get online (section 1.1.2)

■ Manage SIM Card PINs (section 1.1.3)

■ Change your cellular device (section 1.1.4)

■ Check your network usage (section 1.1.5)

■ Check your roaming status (section 1.1.6)

■ Send and receive text messages (section 1.1.7)

■ Get help (section 1.1.8)

■ Manage Applications (section 2.4)

1.1.1 Start COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect

To start COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect, either click on the COSMOTE Internet OnThe Go Connect desktop icon or select Programs > COSMOTE > COSMOTE Internet On TheGo Connect from the Windows Start menu.

1.1.2 Get Online

To start an Internet connection, all you need to do is click on the Connect button in theCOSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect console.


1.1.3 Manage SIM Card PINs

Select Settings, PIN Management to enter or change the SIM card PIN for a device or disablePIN usage. See section 5.1 for further details.

1.1.4 Change Your Cellular Device

Select Settings, Advanced Settings, Default Devices to change your default device. See section5.2.2 for further details.

1.1.5 Check Your Network Usage

You can click on the Usage tab in the console to check up on your network usage. See section2.3 for further details.

1.1.6 Check Your Roaming Status

You will receive a warning if you leave your network area and are roaming.

1.1.7 Send and Receive Text Messages

You can send and receive text messages and manage SIM card contacts from your PC usingCOSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect's built in SMS application, which you can start by

clicking on the button in the COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect console. See section6 for further details.

1.1.8 Get Help

Whatever you are doing with COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect, you can get help bypressing the F1 key. This will display context-sensitive help information - that is, help aboutthe function or dialog you are currently using.


1.2 About This ManualThis manual contains:

■ A general introduction to COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect

■ A complete description of the application and its components: where to find various toolsand functions, and how to use them

■ "How to" instructions for carrying out common tasks

■ Refer to the Getting Started guide for installation instructions and a quick guide for howto get started with COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect.


2 The COSMOTE Internet On The Go ConnectConsoleThe COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect console contains a standard Windows menu atthe top, a set of three tab cards and a status pane in the middle. News and support informationbanners are accessible from the side and bottom of the console.

These components are described below, along with COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect'ssystem tray icon and toolbar console.

In the top right corner of the console are two buttons:

: Minimizes the console to a system tray icon (section 2.5).

: Terminates COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect.

2.1 The Menu BarThe menu bar contains the following menus:

The File Menu (see section 3)This menu contains the following options:


■ ExitTerminates COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect console.

The Network Menu (see section 4)This menu contains the following options:

■ ProfilesLet you select the Connection Profile that you wish .

■ Set Network Mode (see section 4)Lets you limit the types of cellular network that COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connectwill connect to.

■ Network Selection (see section 4.1)Lets you switch between automatic network selection (the default) and manual networkselection.

The Settings Menu (see section 5)This menu contains the following options:

■ PIN Management... (see section 5.1)Lets you enable and disable the PIN code security checks on SIM cards.

■ Auto ConnectSwitches COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect into autoconnect mode (COSMOTEInternet On The Go Connect connects automatically on start-up).

■ Advanced Settings... (see section 5.2)Provides access to a range of advanced functions.

The Help MenuThis menu contains the following options:

■ Update NowLet you download available updates for the Internet On The Go Connect application.

■ HelpDisplays help about COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect.

■ AboutDisplays information about COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect.


2.2 Status PaneThe middle of the COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect console is occupied by a status paneused to display the following network and connection information:

■ A status message that either describes any action currently being performed by COSMOTEInternet On The Go Connect or else indicates whether or not a connection is currentlypossible.

■ Your connection status.

■ A new SMS/text message indicator that indicates when a new text message has beenreceived.

Some devices (all handsets and some PC cards) supported by COSMOTE Internet On The GoConnect do not report signal strength while a connection is active. In this case, the signal levelreported by COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect is only reliable when no connection isactive.

2.3 The Usage TabThis tab contains the following options:

■ Connection HistorySelect this option to display historical network usage information. The information isdisplayed in the COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect console's status pane, replacingthe usual status display. For details, see section 2.3.1.

■ Current SessionSelect this option to display network usage information for the current session. Theinformation is displayed in the COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect console's statuspane, replacing the usual status display. For details, see section 2.3.2.


2.3.1 Connection History

The History pane contains statistics regarding all traffic sent and received via COSMOTEInternet On The Go Connect during a selected period. It contains a bar graph showing the totaltraffic (upload and download) for each day during the selected period.

You can select the time period and bearer you are interested in using buttons above the graph.The time period options are:

■ Today

■ This week

■ Last 7 days

■ Current month

■ Last 30 days

■ Previous month

The Bearer options are:

■ All bearers

■ 2G

■ 3G


Click on the Reset button to reset the history function (that is, clear all currently stored historicaldata). Click on the Back button to redisplay the normal status pane.

2.3.2 Current Session

The Current Session pane contains a graph of the download speeds achieved during the currentsession, the duration of the current session, plus the following statistics for both upload anddownload traffic:

■ Speed

■ Volume

■ Average speed

Click on the Back button to redisplay the normal status pane.

2.4 Applications TabApplications tab contains shortcuts to external applications or URL locators. Each shortcut isdepicted as a different icon with its own label. A shortcut to COSMOTE My Account portalhas been predefined for easy access. You can add, remove or edit other shortcuts following theinstructions in section 5.2.3.


2.5 System Tray IconA COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect icon is displayed in the system tray if the COSMOTEInternet On The Go Connect console has been hidden (minimized). To redisplay the console,double click on the icon. To terminate COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect, right-click onthe icon and select Exit from the menu.

2.6 Roaming

You will receive a warning if you leave your COSMOTE network area and are roaming.


3 The File MenuThis menu contains the options mentioned below.

3.1 Exit■ Exit

Select this option if you want to exit from the COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect.


4 The Network MenuThis menu contains the following options:

■ ProfilesLet you select the Connection Profile that you wish.

■ Network ModeDisplays a list which you can select from to limit the types of cellular network thatCOSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect will connect to. Click on the preferred option toselect it from the list (2G only, 3G only or 3G preferred).

■ Network SelectionDisplays a dialog, which you can use to switch between automatic network selection (thedefault) and manual network selection.


4.1 Network Selection

This dialog lets you switch between automatic and manual network selection. When roaming,you may sometimes wish to switch to a network other than the one selected by COSMOTEInternet On The Go Connect, for reasons of cost or quality.

To switch to manual mode and select the roaming network yourself:

1 Select Manual.

2 Click on Select operator to display the Change Network Operator dialog (section 4.2).

3 Select the required network and click Change Operator.

4 Click OK.

To switch back to automatic mode:

1 Select Automatic.

2 Click OK.


4.2 Change Network Operator

This dialog lists all the cellular networks that are currently available to your cellular device(s),plus roaming information for each network. The network to which you are currently connectedis highlighted, and the listing may also indicate which of the available networks are classed aspreferred networks by COSMOTE.

There may be a delay before this dialog is displayed, while your cellular device gathersinformation about all the available networks in your current location.

To switch networks:

1 If you have more than one cellular device installed on the PC, a list of installed devices isdisplayed. Select the device for which you want to switch networks.

2 Select the network you want to switch to.

3 Select Change Operator.


5 The Settings MenuThis menu contains the following options:

■ PIN ManagementDisplays the Manage PIN dialog (section 5.1), which you can use to enable and disable thePIN code security checks on SIM cards.

■ Auto ConnectSwitches COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect into autoconnect mode (COSMOTEInternet On The Go Connect connects automatically on start-up).

■ Advanced SettingsDisplays the Advanced Settings dialog (section 5.2), which provides access to a collectionof advanced configuration dialogs. Some of these dialogs (the more commonly used ones)are also accessible from other menu options. Note that this menu option may bepassword-protected: in this case a password prompt is displayed and the Advanced Settingsdialog will not be displayed unless you enter the correct password.


5.1 PIN Management

Under normal circumstances, each time a cellular device with a SIM card is inserted, you willbe prompted to enter the PIN code. Until you have entered the correct PIN code, you will notbe able to use the device. This option lets you disable and re-enable the PIN code on a PC cardand, in the case of some devices, change the PIN code.

To modify the PIN code setting of a PC card:

1 Select Settings, PIN Management.

2 To disable the PIN code, check No PIN, to enable it, check Use PIN.

3 If the fields Current PIN, New PIN and Confirm PIN are displayed then you can changethe PIN code by entering the old PIN code in the Current PIN field and the new PIN codein both the New PIN and Confirm PIN fields.

If you enter a PIN code incorrectly 3 times in succession, the SIM card is locked and you willbe required to enter a PUK code to unlock it. Contact COSMOTE Customer Care Service forinformation on your PUK code.


5.2 Advanced Settings

Some of the Advanced Settings dialogs allow you to make changes that can affect the operationof the client, so you should be careful when using them, and only make changes in consultationwith your system administrator or product support specialist. For the same reason, you mayneed to enter a password in order to access the Advanced Settings dialog. If this is the case,ask your system administrator or product support for the password.

The Advanced Settings dialog contains the following options:

■ ConnectionsDisplays the Connections dialog (section 5.2.1), which you can use to add, modify anddelete connections.

■ Default DevicesDisplays the Set Default Devices dialog (section 5.2.2), which you can use to changeCOSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect's default devices.

■ TasksDisplays the Tasks dialog (section 5.2.3) which allow you to create new activities that canbe associated with a URL, an application e.t.c.


■ DiagnosticsDisplays the Diagnostics dialog (section 5.2.4), which provides access to a range ofdiagnostic information.

■ PreferencesDisplays the Preferences dialog (section 5.2.5), which allows you to set various generalapplication preferences.

■ ProfilesDisplays the Profiles dialog (section 5.2.6), which you can use to add, modify and deleteprofiles and set the active profile.

■ Restore ConfigurationDisplays the Restore Configuration dialog (section 5.2.7), which lets you save and restorethe COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect configuration to an earlier state.

■ ThresholdDisplays the Threshold dialog (section 5.2.8) which you can use to set limitation parameterson your connection.

5.2.1 Connections

To add a new connection, click on Add.... To modify an existing connection, select a connectionfrom the list and click on Properties. To delete an existing connection, select a connection fromthe list and click on Delete. To import a connection definition from a Windows RAS connection,click on Import....

The information you need to supply in order to define a connection varies according to theconnection type. For a detailed description of the process, see section 7.


5.2.2 Default Devices

The Set Default Devices dialog provides a list of COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect defaultdevices that are being used for obtain connection. COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connectautomatically selects default devices for various bearers during device installation.

To set or change the default device for a bearer:

1 Select the required bearer from the displayed list.

2 Click on Change....

3 Select the required device from the displayed list of installed devices. Note that the list mayinclude devices that are not currently connected to the PC.

5.2.3 Tasks

A task represents a common user activity and can be associated with a URL, an application,and possibly a set of startup parameters for the application. Predefined icon "My Account" forexample establishes a connection, launches the browser and passes the URL of the browser toMy Account portal at www.cosmote.gr.


To add a new task, click on Add.... To modify an existing task, select a task from the list andclick on Properties.... To delete an existing profile, select a profile from the list and click onDelete. Use the Up and Down buttons to change the order in which the task buttons appear.

5.2.3.1 Creating/Editing TasksSelecting either Add... or Properties... in the Edit Tasks dialog displays the Task Propertiesdialog (called Add Task when you are adding a ). This dialog contains the following fields:

NameThe name that is to appear on the .

IconThe icon that is to appear on the task button.

TooltipAn explanatory text to be displayed when the mouse pointer is held over the task button.

Connection ProfileThe Internet On The Go profile that is to be used when this task is selected. The drop down listcontains the names of all currently defined profiles plus two additional options:

■ NoneNo profile is to be associated with this task; this means that no connection will be establishedwhen the task button is pressed.

■ ActiveThe active profile is to be associated with this task.

Launch ApplicationCheck this option if you want to associate an application with the task button. The associatedapplication will be launched when the task button is selected. A number of different types ofapplication may be selected, and depending upon the application type, a number of differentstart-up parameters may be specified.


5.2.4 Diagnostics

The Diagnostics dialog provides a range of diagnostic information, including a log file, generalinformation about the PC on which the software is installed, plus hardware and softwareinformation relevant to the operation of COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect. It alsoprovides shortcuts to various Windows Control Panel tools that can be useful whentroubleshooting.

The dialog contains three tab cards:

■ DiagnosticsThis tab contains general information about the system hardware and software. Of particularinterest is the Defect Analysis option, which displays information about any PC carddefects detected by web'n'walk Manager. Under normal circumstances, selecting this optiondoes not display any information in the right-hand pane; information is only displayedthere if an error has been detected. Should you have a problem and find informationdisplayed by the Defect Analysis option, click on Save to save the information to disk andcontact COSMOTE Customer Care Service.

■ LogThis tab displays a log file describing recent connection manager activity.

■ ShortcutsThis tab contains shortcuts to various useful Windows Control Panel tools. Note that anychanges you make using these tools will have a system wide effect, and should thereforeonly be made on the advice of your system administrator or support personnel. Localadministrative rights on the PC may be required to make changes.

The Save button saves the diagnostics information to disk.

5.2.5 Preferences

Selecting this option displays the Preferences dialog, which allows you to set a variety of generalapplication preferences. It contains a number of tab cards, each containing a group of relatedparameters.


5.2.5.1 General Tab

This tab contains the following parameters:

Auto startCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to be automaticallystarted after you login.

Automatically select devices at start-upCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to automatically selectdevices on start-up.

View selection dialog if autoselection failsCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to display a deviceselection dialog if start-up device selection fails.

Automatically select default device at Plug and PlayCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to automatically selectthe default device when a new device is inserted and recognized by the Windows Plug 'n' Playsystem.

View selection dialog if autoselection fails


Check this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to display a deviceselection dialog if Plug and Play device selection fails.

Always autoselect inserted deviceCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to always automaticallyselect new devices when they are inserted.

Auto scan for networks in active profileCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to periodically scan forthe networks in the active profile.

Scan interval in minutesSpecify how often you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to scan for networks.

5.2.5.2 Connect Tab


Automatically connect on application startupCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to automatically connectusing the active profile as soon as it is started.


User confirmed disconnectCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to request confirmationbefore disconnecting from a network.

Connect retrySelect what you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to do when a connection attemptfails:

■ NoneDo nothing.

■ User ConfirmedDisplay a prompt asking if you want to try again.

■ AutomaticTry again automatically, without displaying a prompt.

Automatically reconnect on lost connectionCheck this option If you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to automatically tryreconnecting when connections are lost.

Connect interval in secondsSpecify how long you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to wait betweenreconnection attempts.

Max connect triesSpecify the number of times you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to try toreconnect.

Unlimited connect triesCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to try to reconnectindefinitely.


5.2.5.3 Roaming Tab


Use roaming thresholdCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect to warn you of yourdata usage while roaming. This means that you can keep track of your network usage andavoid high costs.

Thresholds set to warn at intervals based on data usage.

You can set the warnings to occur after 1 megabyte transferred or higher.


5.2.5.4 Window Tab


Always on topCheck this option if you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect window to be displayedon top of all other windows.

Window startup sizeSelect how you want COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect window to be on start up:Expanded, Toolbar, Tray Icon or Statistics.


5.2.6 Profiles

The Profiles dialog provides a list of connections ordered by preference. A profile may alsooptionally include a list of applications that will be launched if a connection is successfullyestablished using the profile.

You may find it useful to define more than one profile, for use in different locations andcircumstances. It can, for example, be used to start an application or set of applications, or tospeed up connection time, since each profile can be set up to contain only those connectionsthat are appropriate in a particular location/situation.

To add a new profile, click on Add.... To modify an existing profile, select a profile from thelist and click on Properties.... To delete an existing profile, select a profile from the list and clickon Delete. To set the active profile, select a profile from the list and click on Set active.

The dialog also contains a Connections button. This is a shortcut to the Connections dialog(see section 5.2.1).


5.2.6.1 Creating/Editing ProfilesSelecting either Add... or Properties... in the Profiles dialog displays the Profile Propertiesdialog (called Add Profile when you are adding a new one).

This dialog contains two tab cards, Connections and Applications.

On the Connections tab you can select the connections you want in your profile by movingconnections between the Available Connections list (on the right) and the Selected Connectionslist (on the left). You can place the connections in the Selected Connections list in order ofpriority using the Up and Down buttons below the list.

On the Applications tab you can specify applications that you want to be automatically startedwhenever a connection is established via this profile. For further information about using thistab, see section 2.4.


5.2.7 Restore Configuration

This dialog lets you restore COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect' s original configurationor to restore other earlier configurations that you have saved by setting restore points.

To restore the original delivered configuration:

1 Click on Restore default.

2 Confirm your selection by clicking Yes.

5.2.8 Thresholds

You can use this dialog to limit the amount of time you are connected in a given period and/orthe amount of data you transmit in a given period. You can set different limits for differentbearers. When a specified threshold is reached, a message is displayed offering you the optionof terminating your connection. Connections are not, however, forcibly terminated.

The specified thresholds apply to all traffic over a particular bearer, irrespective of the particularconnections used. You can, however, also specify thresholds for particular connections.

The dialog contains a separate tab card for each bearer, but the displayed controls are the sameon each tab. You can either specify a single time period by specifying both a Start date and anEnd date, or you can specify a recurring period by specifying only a Start date and checkingthe Recurrence option. You must then select either Daily, Weekly or Monthly recurrence. Onceyou have done this you can set the thresholds that are to apply for the specified period. To seta time threshold, check Enable time usage threshold and specify the required limit (in minutes).To set a data threshold, check Enable data usage threshold and specify the required limit (inKB). Note that you can if you wish set both kinds of limit.


6 SMS/Text MessagingCOSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect includes a simple SMS (text messaging) application

which you can start by clicking on the button in the COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connectconsole.

The application allows you to:

■ Send, receive, reply to, forward and save messages

■ Import/export contact details from/to the SIM card and also import contact details fromMicrosoft Outlook or a CSV file.

■ Edit contact details


From the Contacts menu you can import or export contacts from/to the SIM card as well asimport contacts from the MS Outlook Address book.

The Actions menu allows you to perform actions on the messages stored in the application'sfolders (see section 6.1), create personal folders and move messages between folders.

The Extra menu allows you to modify the application's parameter settings. Normally, the SMSapplication reads all the parameters it needs from the device SIM card. You should thereforenot need to change these settings.

If you send a message when you are not connected to a network, then it is stored in the SMSapplication's Outbox folder for sending when a connection becomes available.

6.1 Messaging FunctionsTo send a message:

1 Click the New button.


2 Enter the recipient’s mobile phone number in the To field. If there are several recipients,separate the numbers with a semicolon (;). You can also select recipients from your Contactslist by clicking To…

3 Compose your message in the Message field and click Send.

To reply to a received message:

1 Open the message to which you want to reply and click Reply.


To forward a text message:

1 Open the message you want to forward and click Forward.

2 Enter the recipient’s mobile phone number in the To field. If there are several recipients,separate the numbers with a semicolon (;). You can also select recipients from your Contactslist by clicking To…


To delete a text message:

Select the message you want to delete and click Delete.

To save, edit or delete a text message draft:

■ Save a composed text message draft in the Drafts folder by clicking Save.

■ Edit a saved text message draft by opening it from the Drafts folder.

■ Delete a saved text message draft by selecting it and then selecting Actions, Delete.

To add a contact:

1 Select Contacts, New.

2 Fill in the Name and To fields.

3 Click OK.

To edit a contact:

1 Open the Contacts folder and select the contact you want to edit by double-clicking on it.

2 Make your changes in the Name and To fields.

3 Click OK.


To delete a contact:

Open the Contacts folder and select a contact you want to remove by clicking Delete in theActions menu.

1 Open the Contacts folder and select the contact you want to delete

2 Select Actions, Delete.

Importing and exporting contacts:

When you import contacts from any source, the contacts are merged with any existing contactsin the SMS application: if any duplicate contacts are found, you are asked which one you wantto keep. This does not, however, happen when you export contacts; in this case existing contactsare simply overwritten. To merge existing SIM card contacts with contacts from other sources,therefore, you should do as follows:

1 Import contacts from the SIM card.

2 Import contacts from other sources and deal with any conflicts that arise.

3 Export the merged contact list back to the SIM card.


7 Connection PropertiesWhen you select a connection for editing or add a new connection, the Connection Propertiesdialog is displayed. (If you are adding a new connection, then the dialog is called AddConnection, but the content is the same). The dialog contains two tabs, General andApplications. The General tab contains controls for setting usage thresholds. The Applicationstab lets you associate applications with the connection, so they are automatically launchedwhen the connection is established.

The General tab also contains a Properties... button. Clicking on this button displays a newbearer-specific settings dialog. This dialog contains a variable number of tabs depending onthe connection type (bearer). These tabs are described in the following sections.


7.1 The General Tab

The general tab contains the settings described in the following chapters.


7.1.1 3G Tab

Access point nameEnter the name of the access point to be used for 3G connections. Type the word "internet".

PDP typeSelect either IP or PPP. Most terminals and networks only support IP.


7.1.2 The General Tab

Disconnect when idleCheck this option if you want the connection to be automatically disconnected when it is idle.You must then specify how long the connection is allowed to be idle before it is disconnectedin the Time limit in minutes field.


7.1.3 Internet Protocol Tab

This tab contains the following controls:

Obtain an IP address automaticallySelect this option if your network assigns IP addresses automatically from a DHCP or Radiusserver. This is usually the case, so if in doubt, choose this option.

Use the following IP addressSelect this option if your network manager has supplied you with a fixed IP address. Enter theIP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway address supplied by your network manager.


Most networks support assigning IP and DNS address details automatically via either a DHCPor Radius server. In that case, the default settings for automatic assignment are recommended.In some cases, however it may be required to assign IP and DNS address information manually.

Obtain DNS server address automaticallySelect this option if your network supplies a DNS server address automatically. This is usuallythe case, so if in doubt, choose this option.

Use the following DNS server addressSelect this option if your network manager has supplied you with fixed DNS server addresses.Enter the supplied addresses in the Preferred DNS serverand Alternate DNS server fields.

DNS SuffixEnter a DNS suffix that will be appended to any unqualified host names used on this connection.If, for example, the user tries to access a host called "xyz" and a DNS suffix of "mycompany.com"has been specified, the host actually searched for will be "xyz.company.com". The suffix is onlyappended to unqualified host names (that is host names that do not already include a DNSsuffix).

Preferred WINS serverEnter the IP address of the preferred WINS server that is to be used for resolving NetBIOSnames.

Alternative WINS serverEnter the IP address of an alternate WINS server that is to be used for resolving NetBIOS names,if the preferred WINS server is not available.


7.1.4 Proxy Tab

This tab card contains two groups of parameters, Automatic configuration and Proxy server.

Automatic configuration

Override local proxy settingsCheck this option if you want to override local proxy settings and specify a proxy server here.The Proxy server parameter group is then enabled.

Automatically detect settingsCheck this option if you want proxy server settings to be automatically detected and configuredon a per-connection basis.

Use automatic configuration script


Check this option if you want to use a PAC configuration script. You must then enter the URLof a server containing the script into the Address field. This option is useful in some corporateremote access scenarios.

Proxy server

Use a proxy serverCheck this option if you want to use a proxy server for outgoing HTTP connections. You mustthen enter the IP address of the proxy server and the port number to use in the Address andPort fields.

Bypass proxy server for local addressesCheck this option if you do not want to use the proxy server for internal HTTP traffic.

Advanced...Click on this button to display the Proxy Settings dialog, which you can use to specify youruse of proxy servers in more detail.

7.1.4.1 Proxy Settings


You can use this dialog to specify different proxy servers for different types of traffic, and toprevent requests to certain domains from being routed via a proxy. It contains the followingcontrols:

HTTPThese fields contain a copy of the address and port number entered into the Address and Portfields in the Proxy tab on the main bearer settings dialog. If you change the settings here, theywill also be changed on the Proxy tab. By default this proxy address and port number will beused for all requests. If, however, you uncheck Use same proxy for all protocols, then theywill only be used for ordinary HTTP requests.

SecureIf you uncheck Use same proxy for all protocols, then you will need to enter a proxy addressand port number in these fields for use with secure HTTPS requests.

Use same proxy for all protocolsUncheck this option if you want to use different proxy servers for HTTP and HTTPS requests.

Do not use proxy for addresses beginning withEnter the names of any domains for which you do not requests to be routed via a proxy. Thedomain names must be separated by semicolons (for examplewww.mycompany.com;www.yourcompany.co.uk).


7.1.5 PPP Tab

This tab allows you to set PPP parameters and Microsoft networking options, should it benecessary to use non-default settings (to connect to a corporate network, for example). Pleaseconsult your company's IT adminstrator or Windows Support Center if you need to configurethese settings.

7.1.6 Security Tab

The contents of the Security tab vary according to connection type.


7.1.6.1 3G Security

The Security tab for 3G connections contains the following controls:

Enable firewallThis option is only available on Windows XP. Check it to enable the Windows XP firewall onthe connection.

AuthenticationYou may select the required authentication protocol (if any) from one of the displayed options:

■ PAP


■ SPAP

■ CHAP

■ MS-CHAP

Your network manager or provider can specify which of these options to select. If you selectan authentication protocol, then you will need to:

■ Either enter your login credentials into the Username, Password and Confirm Passwordfields. Your credentials are stored in encrypted form.

■ Or check the Prompt for username and password option. You will then be required toenter your Username and password at connection time.

The appropriate settings have been predefined for COSMOTE case.

7.2 The Applications TabCOSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect can be set up to launch one or more third-partyapplications on connection. There are several different types of applications that can be launchedin this way, each of which is defined using a different set of parameters. This section describesthe different application types.


7.2.1 Custom Application

This type can be used to start any kind of application. You can specify the following parameters:

Application pathSpecify the path of the application (usually an .exe file).

Application parametersYou can use this field to specify any command line parameters that need to be passed to theapplication. Not all applications will require such parameters.


7.2.2 Internet Browser

This type can be used to start your default Internet browser. You can specify the followingparameters:

Default URLSpecify the URL you want the browser to open on startup (if you do not want the browser toopen its usual home page).


7.2.3 Email Client

This type can be used to start your default email client. There are no parameters to specify forthis type of application.


8 COSMOTE Customer Care ServiceFor any further info or support, you may visit the website www.cosmote.gr and fill in theCustomer Care contact form or you may call directly COSMOTE Customer Care Service asdescribed below:

■ Residential Customers: If you are calling from a COSMOTE mobile phone then simplydial 1212, in case of a fixed line dial 6971001212 or 13838

■ Corporate Customers: If you are calling from a COSMOTE mobile phone then simply dial1200 (free if you are using your corporate mobile subscription number), in case of a fixedline dial 6971001200

■ Prepaid Customers: If you are calling using a COSMOTE prepaid mobile phone then simplydial 1313, in case of a fixed line / other mobile phone dial 6971001313


Glossary of Terms802.11b/g

The most commonly-used wireless LAN standards.

bearer

A general term for various network technologies used to provide a network connection: HSDPA,UMTS (3G), GPRS (2.5G), EDGE (3G), Dial-up (GSM Data), HSCSD, Wi-Fi, LAN.

Bluetooth

A short-range radio technology supporting communication between digital devices.

connection

This term can be used to mean the set of parameters required to establish an Internet connection.It consists of a bearer type selection plus all the additional parameters required to establish aconnection over the selected bearer.

default device

There may be several devices installed on a PC, each supporting one or more bearers. Therefore,a default device is automatically selected for each bearer. This device is then used when aconnection is established over that bearer.


device

A general term for the piece of wireless/mobile hardware used to connection your PC to theInternet. It can be a built-in or removeable Wi-Fi adapter, a cellular network PC card (the kindyou slot into a bay on your PC), PC express card, USB stick or a cellular device embedded intoyour PC or a mobile phone connected to your PC via a serial cable, USB cable, infra-redconnection or Bluetooth connection

DHCP

See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

DNS

See Domain Name System.

Domain Name System (DNS)

A distributed Internet directory service. DNS is used mostly to translate between domain namesand IP addresses, and to control Internet email delivery.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

A protocol for automating the configuration of computers in an IP network.

EDGE

See Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution.

Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE)

A GSM-based wireless service that can deliver data at rates of up to 384 Kbps, enabling thedelivery of multimedia etc.

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)

A cellular network technology offering higher capacity data transfer than ordinary GSMconnections. GPRS connections are charged based on the amount of data transferred ratherthan on call duration and can therefore be permanently connected without incurring costs.

Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)

The cellular telephone standard most commonly used in Europe and Japan. It is not widelyused in the US.

GPRS

See General Packet Radio Service.


GSM

See Global System for Mobile Communication.

High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data (HSCSD)

A circuit-switched data transmission mechanism that provides improved data transfer ratesover GSM networks.

High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)

A packet-based protocol used in UMTS networks to speed up transfer rates. It provides muchfaster download speeds than basic UMTS, thus improving the delivery of multimedia etc. overmobile networks.

HSCSD

See High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data.

HSDPA

See High-Speed Downlink Packet Access.

HTTP

See Hyper Text Transfer Protocol.

HTTPS

See Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure sockets.

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

The main protocol governing the interaction between web servers and clients (browsers).

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure sockets (HTTPS)

A protocol for secure transmission of private documents over the Internet.

Internet Protocol (IP)

The basic protocol governing exchange of data between computers across the Internet.

IP

See Internet Protocol.

IP address

A numerical address with the form nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, used to uniquely identify a host computerwithin an IP network.


LAN

See local area network.

local area network (LAN)

A high capacity network covering a small geographical area.

profile

A list of connections ordered by preference. You can define several profiles for use in differentcontexts (different locations, for example), one of which is marked as the active profile. Whenyou connect to the Internet using COSMOTE Internet On The Go Connect, it tries to connectusing one of the connections in the active profile, starting with the first in the list.

UMTS

See Universal Mobile Telecommunications System.

Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)

A third-generation (3G) mobile or cellular phone technology providing high speed dataconnections.

Wi-Fi

See Wireless Fidelity.

Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)

A commonly-used name for 802.11b/g-based wireless LAN technology.

wireless LAN (WLAN)

A high capacity wireless network covering a small geographical area.

WLAN

See wireless LAN.


Index

3

3G Security 48

3G Tab 40

A

About This Manual 8

Advanced Settings 21

Applications Tab 13

C

Change Network Operator 18

Change Your Cellular Device 7

Check Your Network Usage 7

Check Your Roaming Status 7

Connect Tab 27

Connection History 12

Connection Properties 38

Connections 22

COSMOTE Customer Care Service 53

Creating/Editing Profiles 32

Creating/Editing Tasks 24

Current Session 13

Custom Application 50

D

Default Devices 23

Diagnostics 25

E

Email Client 52

Exit 15

G

General Tab 26

Get Help 7

Get Online 6

H

How To... 6

I

Internet Browser 51

Internet Protocol Tab 42


Introduction 5

M

Manage SIM Card PINs 7

Messaging Functions 35

N

Network Selection 17

P

PIN Management 20

PPP Tab 47

Preferences 25

Profiles 31

Proxy Settings 45

Proxy Tab 44

R

Restore Configuration 33

Roaming 14

Roaming Tab 29

S

Security Tab 47

Send and Receive Text Messages 7

SMS/Text Messaging 34

Start COSMOTE Internet On The GoConnect 6

Status Pane 11

System Tray Icon 14

T

Tasks 23

The Applications Tab 49

The COSMOTE Internet On The Go ConnectConsole 9

The File Menu 15

The General Tab 39, 41

The Menu Bar 9

The Network Menu 16

The Settings Menu 19

The Usage Tab 11

Thresholds 33

W

Window Tab 30


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