TOA Electronics 595U Installation Overview, Installing the Software on a Windows Computer

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Installation Overview

The process for installing and using your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem may vary slightly, depending on the operating system you are running.

The installation process on a Windows computer has three stages:

“Installing the Software on a Windows Computer” Install the Sprint Connection Manager software (see page 3).

“Installing the Drivers” Run the Sprint Connection Manager software, insert the battery into the USB modem, and insert the USB modem (see page 4).

“Activating Your USB Modem” Activate your account and configure the USB modem to use your account (see page 8).

(If you’re using your USB modem on a Mac computer, for installation instructions see “Installing and Using the Software (Mac)” on page 23.)

Installing the Software on a Windows Computer

Caution:

 

Do not insert the USB modem until you have installed the

 

 

 

Sprint Connection Manager software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

 

Windows Vista and Windows 2000 users: You must log in with

 

 

 

administrative privileges to install the software and drivers.

 

 

 

Windows XP users: You may need to log in with administrative

 

 

 

privileges, depending on your Windows configuration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before beginning the installation process, it is recommended that you

 

 

 

quit all open applications.

 

 

 

 

 

To install the software on your computer:

1.Insert the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2.If the CD does not autostart, select Start > Run and enter d:\SCMInstaller.exe, where d is your CD-ROM drive letter.

3.In the installation window, click Next.

Installing the Software (Windows)

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Contents Quick Start Guide Page Page Table of Contents Page Page Welcome to Sprint Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Iii How to Use This GuideGetting More Information About the USB Modem and Service Installing the Software Windows  Disk drive CD-ROM System Requirements Disk space 32 MB Installing the Software on a Windows Computer Installation OverviewTo install the software on your computer To install the drivers Installing the DriversSides, as this prevents damage to the USB modem Installing the Software and Drivers on a Windows Computer Activating Your USB Modem Windows One Touch Activation Activating Your USB ModemTo activate your USB modem and account Activation WizardMy activation code is ESN/MEIDMy Sprint Phone number is My Msid is My account password is My Sprint User Name is Your Sprint User NameBasics of Your USB Modem Windows To connect to the network Connecting to the NetworkStart Sprint Connection Manager Tip Enabling Sprint Location ServicesDisconnected Connection StatusOFF To remove the USB modem from your computer Removing the USB Modem From Your ComputerOnline Help Sprint Service Areas Manage Your Account OnlineFor service TroubleshootingSearching GO button isSprint ServicesLocation Aren’tSettings Windows Vista Options, and select PPP SettingsEnsure that Enable LCP Extensions is selected Center Manage Network ConnectionsInstalling and Using the Software Mac Finder, choose Go Applications System Preferences Double-clickSoftware Update Click Check NowTo install the Watcher Lite software on your Mac computer Installing the Software on a MacClick Continue Installing the Software Mac To install the drivers on your Mac computer Installing the Software Mac Locked Device isUnlock Device Device NotActivation Assistant Activation Assistant My Sprint Phone number is My Msid is Connecting to the Sprint Network Connected Icons and Text in Watcher LiteNo device Detected Not activatedMenu Options Sprint Service AreasRemoving Your USB Modem Available Connect Button is notCannot PWR LED Page Page Page 2130933