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Quick Start Guide
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Merlin EX720
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Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem by Novatel Wireless Merlin™ EX720 www.sprint.com © 2008 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. SPRINT and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. © 2008 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. Novatel Wireless, Merlin, and the Novatel Wireless logo are trademarks of Novatel Wireless. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i 0A. Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem ii 0B. How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Section 1: Introducing the Sprint Moblie Broadband Express Card Modem . . . 1 1A. Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem . . . . . . . . 2 Your Sprint
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3C. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 3D. Novatel Wireless Limited Warranty and Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Welcome to Sprint Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our network right from the start to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless service provider—clear connections, private communications, and time-saving features. This guide will familiarize you with your new Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint. i
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Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem Thank you for purchasing a Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem. This Express Card Modem offers more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables—just access to your data when you need it. The power of the Internet is truly at your fingertips. Add Product image ii
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How to Use This Guide The advantages of Sprint are as clear as each wireless connection you make. With Sprint service, we give you what you really want from a wireless service provider—clear connections, easy-to-understand service plans, and self-servicing options for managing your account. All this is designed to make your life easier and worry-free. We know you’re eager to start using your Express Card Modem right away, and the sections of this guide are designed to help you do just that
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Section 1 Introducing the Sprint Moblie Broadband Express Card Modem
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Section 1A Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem (page 2) Package Contents (page 3) Care and Maintenance (page 4) This section introduces your Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem, and describes what is included with your Express Card Modem. Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem The Novatel Wireless Merlin™ EX720 Express Card Modem is a dual- band wireless Express Card Modem. It enhances the functionali
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Package Contents Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem package contains the following components: Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem by Novatel Wireless (Merlin™ EX720) Getting Started guide (this document) PC Card Adapter Section 1A. Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem 3 Introduction
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Care and Maintenance As with any electronic device, the Express Card Modem must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the Express Card Modem: The Express Card Modem should fit easily into your Express Card or PC Card slot (with a PC Card Adapter). Forcing the Express Card Modem into a slot may damage the connector pins. Protect the Express Card Modem from liquids, dust, and excessive heat. When not installed in your computer, st
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Section 2 Installing and Using the Express Card Modem
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Section 2A Installing the Software Installing the Software on a Windows Computer (page 7) Installing the Software on a Mac Computer (page 8) SM Important Do not insert your card until you have installed Sprint SmartView onto your computer or until instructed to do so by Sprint SmartView. The installation process has two stages: Installing the Software and Drivers — Insert the Sprint SmartView Installation CD to install the drivers and the software (for Windows, see below; for Mac, see p
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Installing the Software on a Windows Computer System Requirements The Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Modem is supported on: Windows Vista Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later To install and run the Express Card Modem and accompanying Sprint SmartView software on a Windows computer, you will need an Express Card slot or a PC Card* slot. * To use the Express Card Modem in a PC Card slot, you must use the PC Card Adapter. See page X. This Sprint device is designed to be activated o
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1. If your Express Card Modem has not yet been activated, ensure you are in the network coverage area (not roaming). 2. Gripping both sides of the Express Card Modem, insert it into your computer’s Express Card slot. If your computer does not have an Express Card slot and if you must use a Note PC Card slot, you may use the PC Card Adapter that was included in the box. See page X for instructions on use. Installing the Software on a Mac Computer System Requirements The Sprint Mobile Broadba
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Installing the Software and Drivers Note As part of the installation process you will be prompted to restart your computer; save any open documents. Do not insert your Express Card Modem until you have installed Important Sprint SmartView onto your computer or until instructed to do so by Sprint SmartView. 1. Insert the installation CD for Sprint SmartView, into your PC's CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The installer should run automatically. If the setup program does not start, go to Finder and
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Section 2B Using Your Express Card Modem Starting the Windows Software (page 11) Starting the Mac Software (page 11) Activating Your Express Card Modem (page 12) Using the PC Card Adapter (page 13) Viewing the User Guide (page 13) Removing the Express Card Modem (page 13) Attaching an External Antenna (page 14) Contacting Sprint Customer Service (page 14) Troubleshooting (page 15) 10 Section 2B. Using Your Express Card Modem
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Starting the Windows Software Do not insert the Express Card Modem into your computer's Important Express Card or PC Card Slot (with PC Adapter) until instructed to do so. 1. Double-click the program’s icon [ ] on your desktop. – or – Select Start > All Programs > Sprint > Sprint SmartView. 2. Sprint SmartView launches and the "No Wireless Device Detected" dialog appears. 3. Insert the Express Card Modem with the Sprint label facing up into your computer's Express Card slot or PC Card slot w
