Audiovox PC 3220 manual Installation Precautions, System Requirements

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CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC3220 on

Your Notebook PC

Installation Precautions

WARNING: DO NOT insert the PC3220 before you install the Mobile Connection Manager software onto your notebook PC. Once you install the Mobile Connection Manager software, you will be prompted to insert the PC3220 into the Type II PC Card slot.

CAUTION: Before beginning the installation process, it is recommended that you quit all open applications.

WARNING: Once the card is inserted, do not physically remove the PC3220 from the PC Card slot until you have completed the Unplug/Eject process. Removing the card improperly may cause a fatal error to your PC.

NOTE: If you have previous versions of the Mobile Connection Manager or Venturi applications installed on your notebook PC, you will need to remove the application(s) by utilizing the Add/Remove Programs Windows utility. Once removed, proceed with the installation procedures of the current version located on your Installation CD.

Uninstalling the Mobile Connection Manager and/or Fourelle Venturi software: Windows XP

1.Go to: Start>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs

2.Select Mobile Connection Manager and/or Fourelle Venturi and click Change/Remove

3.Next select Remove and click OK to proceed when prompted

4.You will need to restart your Laptop PC in order to complete the uninstall

Windows 2000

1.Go to: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs

2.Select Mobile Connection Manager and/or Fourelle Venturi and click Change/Remove

3.Next select Remove and click OK to proceed when prompted

4.You will need to restart your Laptop PC in order to complete the uninstall

Windows 98 and ME

1.Go to: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs

2.Select Mobile Connection Manager and/or Fourelle Venturi and click Add/Remove

3.Next click OK to proceed when prompted

4.You will need to restart your Laptop PC in order to complete the uninstall

System Requirements

Before you begin the installation process, check that your notebook PC supports the following system requirements.

1.Your PC3220 functions in notebook PCs with these Windows® operating systems: Windows® 98SE

Windows® ME Windows® XP Windows® 2000

NOTE: This card is not designed to function in handhelds and Pocket PCs and does not support Windows® CE.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Networking and Dial-up Connections System Tray Mode Connection Status Icon and MenuLicensing Agreement Limited Warranty Understanding Alert WindowsAbout this Guide ChecklistAbout your PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem Welcome to the Mobile Connection ManagerWhat is CDMA? What is the Mobile Connection Manager?Caring for your PC3220 Basics System Requirements Installation PrecautionsInstalling the Mobile Connection Manager Software Windows 2000/XP Installing Fourelle Venturi Data CompressionWindows ME Connecting the PC3220 and Drivers to your Notebook PC Windows XP only Follow these steps for activation Account Activation with Verizon WirelessEstablishing a Connection Exiting the Mobile Connection Manager MCM Powering OFF/ON the PC3220Removing the PC3220 from your Notebook PC Windows 2000 & ME Windows XP Windows 98SE Signal Strength Indicator Using the Mobile Connection ManagerUnderstanding The Indicator Area and Icons Full ModeData Compression Service IndicatorRoaming Status Byte Counter Connection IndicatorService Status Dialog Box Connection TimeUnderstanding the Action Buttons Service Status Description Associated icon graphic DialogSettings General Tab SettingsSettings Connection Profiles Tab Call Log Settings About TabConnection Profiles Buttons Connection Profile Edit WindowSystem Tray Shortcut HelpSystem Tray Icon System Tray Mode Connection Status Icon and MenuSystem Tray Menu Availability when Card is Not insertedUnderstanding Alert Windows Delete Connection Profile Confirmation Reset Call Log ConfirmationWindows Networking Networking and Dial-up ConnectionsHow fast will my connection be with the PC3220? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Mobile Connection Manager? What is the Fourelle Venturi 2.1 Data Compression Software?Windows 98 Only Am I able to make phone/voice calls with the PC3220?Windows 98 Users Regulatory Notices Regulatory Information and SafetyAircraft Safety InformationSafety and Hazards Blasting Areas and Hospitals Important NoticeSoftware Specifications Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Radio Frequency & Electrical SpecificationsAntenna Vertically polarized dipole Mechanical SpecificationsWNP wireless number portability Red/GreenLicensing Information Licensing InformationPage USA Limited Warranty USA Audiovox Communications Corp