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User’s Guide
TM
PCS Connection Card
by Novatel Wireless
TM
Merlin C201
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Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction to this User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TM 1. Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Your PCS Connection Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PCS Connection Card Components . . . . . . . . . . .
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PCS Connection Card Properties Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Detailed Status Report Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 About Wireless Connection Manager Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Updating the Wireless Connection Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 SM 3. PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome to Sprint nly Sprint built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network with Oadvanced multimedia services, reaching more than 230 million people for clarity you can see and hear. TM When it comes to mobile connectivity, the PCS Connection 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 guide will familiarize you with our technology and your
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Introduction to this User’s Guide his User’s Guide introduces you to the PCS Connection Card and T Wireless Connection Manager Software through easy-to-follow instructions. We know your time is valuable and that is why we have designed this guide to be used in a building block format or in stand-alone sections. You will get the most out of your card and software if you read each section. However, if you’d like to get right to a specific feature, simply go to that section. Follow the instru
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Section 1 Getting Started With Your TM PCS Connection Card In This Section TM Your PCS Connection Card PCS Connection Card Components System Requirements Care and Maintenance of Your PCS Connection Card Installing the Wireless Connection Manager Software Inserting and Removing Your PCS Connection Card Activating Your PCS Connection Card his section walks you through the basics of getting started T with your new PCS Connection Card, including installing the Wireless Connection Ma
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Your PCS Connection Card The PCS Connection Card utilizes CDMA technology enabling real-time wireless access to email, the Internet or your company network. The card runs on most current Windows-compatible laptop or desktop computers, and it provides data transmission of up to 144 kilobytes per second (kbps). The PCS Connection Card also runs on Pocket PC 2000 and Pocket PC 2002. Windows 98 (SR2/SE), 2000, ME or XP, as well as a type II PC card (PCMCIA) slot are also required. The Wireless
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3. Launch the Wireless Connection Manager Software application. 4. If your card has not previously been activated, the Activation Wizard will automatically launch and guide you through the process. System Requirements The following items are required in order to properly run the PCS Connection Card and accompanying software: Pentium 90 (or higher) processor Windows 98 (SR2), 2000, ME or XP 32 MB RAM (for Windows 98 and ME), or 64 MB RAM (for Windows 2000 and XP) 16 MB available hard d
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Installing the Wireless Connection Manager Software This section guides you step-by-step through the Wireless Connection Manager Software installation procedure. Once you complete the installation process and activate your PCS Connection Card, you will be able to use your card with your Internet applications. If you require help at any time during the installation process, please contact PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000 and XP Installation Pro
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3. Read the information displayed onscreen and click Next to continue. The License Agreement window will appear (see Figure 2). Figure 2: License Agreement window 4. Read the agreement and select I read and agree to the above terms if you are satisfied with the agreement. 5. Click Next to continue. The Start Copying Files window will appear (see Figure 3). Figure 3: Start Copying Files window Section 1 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 9
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6. If you are satisfied with the installation settings, click Next to continue. A message will appear (see Figure 4) allowing you to specify whether you want an icon for the Wireless Connection Manager placed on your desktop. Figure 4: Desktop Icon message 7. Click Yes to create a desktop icon for the Wireless Connection Manager or No if you would not like a desktop icon. The Installation Complete window will appear (see Figure 5). Figure 5: Installation Complete window Section 1 10 Getting
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8. Click Finish to exit the Installation program. The Install window will appear (see Figure 6). Figure 6: Install window 9. You are required to restart your computer in order to complete the Wireless Connection Manager Software installation procedure. Click OK to reboot your computer. 10. Once your computer has rebooted, insert the PCS Connection Card into your computer’s PC card slot (see “Inserting and Removing Your PCS Connection Card” on page 12 for more information). Windows will det
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Inserting and Removing Your PCS Connection Card Before you insert the PCS Connection Card, you must first install the Wireless Connection Manager Software. Once you have completed the installation procedure, you may insert your card into your computer’s PC card slot. The Sprint label should be facing up, and the 68-pin connector, located at the end of the card, should be inserted directly into the computer’s PC card slot. Note: The PCS Connection Card should fit snugly, but you should be a
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Activating Your PCS Connection Card To launch the Wireless Connection Manager, double-click the shortcut icon placed on your desktop, or select Start Programs Novatel Wireless Wireless Connection Manager. If your card was not previously activated, once the Wireless Connection Manager application opens, the Sprint Activation Wizard will automatically launch (if your card has been pre-activated, you will not see the Activation Wizard). The Sprint Welcome window will appear (see Figu
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1. Click Next to begin the activation process. The PCS Connection Card Activation window will describe the activation process (see Figure 9). Figure 9: PCS Connection Card Activation (window 2) 2. Please telephone PCS Customer Service Solutions to set up your PCS wireless network account. If you will be using your PCS Connection Card primarily for business purposes, call 1-877-789-3969. If your card is intended primarily for personal use, call 1-888-715-4588. You should have the followin
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3. Click Next when you are asked for your card’s Electronic Serial Number (ESN). The third PCS Connection Card Activation window will appear, which displays your card’s ESN in the top field (see Figure 10). Figure 10: PCS Connection Card Activation (window 3) 4. Carefully repeat the Electronic Serial Number to the Service Representative. You will then be given an activation code. 5. Enter the activation code into the bottom field of the PCS Connection Card Activation window. 6. Click Next t
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7. Once you have been given your card’s phone number, enter the number in the top field, as shown in Figure 11. 8. Re-enter the phone number in the bottom field for activation, and click Next to continue. Note: If the phone numbers you entered in the two fields do not match, a warning will appear requesting that you verify that the phone numbers entered are correct. You have now successfully completed the activation process. Your phone number and lock code will be displayed at the bottom of
