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Important Note!
As part of Sprint’s Trial Program, you have received an early beta version of the
AirCard® 595 PC Card. Therefore, as a beta user, you may experience some early
issues with the PC Card, which we strongly encourage you to report.
Also, some of the features mentioned in this User’s Guide will not be available
until the final commercial version of the PC Card and Sprint’s 1xEV-DO Rev A
network are available.
For more information, please review the terms and conditions agreement
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Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introduction to This User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Section 1: Basics of Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1A. Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 You
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Section 3: Using the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 3A. Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Sprint PCS Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Starting Sprint PCS Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Start Sprint PCS Connection Manager Automatically . . . .
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Lock Upon Startup of Sprint PCS Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Unlock the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Change the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Accessing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Uninstalling th
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Searching for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Cannot Connect to the Sprint Power Vision/Sprint PCS Vision Network . . . . . 82 Could Not Prepare Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Unable To Prepare Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Sprint PCS Connection Manager Stopped Worki
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Welcome to Sprint We are committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available, and we built our network right from the start, so no matter where you are on the Nationwide Sprint PCS® Network, all your services will work the same. When it comes to mobile connectivity, the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card offers more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables, just access to your data when you need it. The power of the Internet and company data is truly at your fingertips. This gui
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Introduction to This User’s Guide This User’s Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new wireless Sprint Mobile Broadband Card. It’s divided into six sections: l Section 1: Basics of Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card l Section 2: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card l Section 3: Using the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card l Section 4: Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information l Section 5: Safety Information and Terms & Conditions l Section 6: G
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Section 1 Basics of Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
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Sec tion 1A Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card In This Section l Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card l CDMA Networks l Package Contents l About This Guide This section introduces the basic features and functions of your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, what is included with your card, and how to use this guide to get you started. Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card 3
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Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card The Sierra Wireless AirCard® 595 PC Card is a dual-band wireless PC Card for cellular and PCS networks. It enhances the functionality of your mobile computing devices by adding wireless data. This card allows you to do the following (subject to feature availability), without using a landline phone or network: v Connect to the Internet, VPN, and corporate networks v Send and receive email Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card fits into a Type II PC Card slot (avai
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CDMA technology provides a variety of connectivity features, depending on your Sprint account (actual speed depends on the network conditions): SM v 1xEV-DO Rev. A (Sprint Power Vision ) supports Internet connections with data rates up to 3.1 Mbps (downlink from the network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are roughly 600-1300 kbps (downlink from the network) and 300-400 kbps (uplink to the network). v 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 (Sprint Power Vision) supports Internet connection
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Package Contents Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card package contains the following components: v Sprint Mobile Broadband Card by Sierra Wireless (Model AirCard 595) v Getting Started guide v Installation CD containing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, warranty information, and this document About This Guide This user's guide is designed to provide you with all the information you need to install and use your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card by Sierra Wireless (AirCard 595). The comprehen
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Sec tion 1B Getting Started With Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card In This Section l Getting Started l System Requirements l The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Software l Care and Maintenance This section describes the basics of getting started with your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, and how to look after your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card. Section 1B: Getting Started With Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card 7
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Getting Started CAUTION: Do not insert the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card into the PC Card slot until you have installed and run Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, and the software displays “No device.” Before you begin using your AirCard 595 Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, you must: 1. Check that your notebook has the system requirements listed below (“System Requirements”). 2. Install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, located on the installation CD, onto your Notebook PC. See pa
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To install and run the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and accompanying Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, you will need the minimum system resources shown in the following table. Card slots One Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) slot Disk drive CD-ROM Memory 32 MB Disk space 32 MB High Encryption Requirements Depending on your configuration, an IOTA session may automatically start as part of the installation/activation process. IOTA requires high-security 128-bit encryption to establish a secure In
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If you are running Windows 2000 with Netscape Communicator Ensure your version of Netscape Communicator is 4.7 or higher. To verify that your version supports 128-bit encryption: 1. In Navigator, select Help > About Navigator. – or – In Netscape Communicator, select Help > About Communicator. 2. See the section “Contains encryption software from RSA Data Security, Inc.” If the next paragraph states “This version supports U.S. security,” you have 128-bit security. If the paragraph states that
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Care and Maintenance As with any electronic device, the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the card: v Do not apply adhesive labels to the card, as they may cause the card to become jammed inside the card slot. v The card should fit easily into your PC slot. Forcing the card into a slot may damage connector pins. v Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat. v When not installed in you
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