Note: Users of Windows Vista and 2000 must be logged in with administrative privileges to install the AirCard USB modem software. Users of Windows XP may require administrative privi- leges, depending on the XP installation.
Note: Do not forcefully insert the AirCard USB modem. This may damage the connector pins.
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Installation
AirCard USB modem software installation procedures
To install Watcher and the AirCard USB modem driver:
1.If the installation CD is not already in your CD‐ROM drive, insert it. The CD should autostart and display a menu.
If the CD does not autostart, select Start > Run and enter d:\launch.exe where d is the drive letter of your CD‐ROM drive.
2.From the CD startup window, select Install Watcher software to launch the InstallShield® Wizard.
3.If the Open With... window appears, cancel the installation (your computer is missing some files required for the installation). Search for Instmsiw.exe (if you’re running Windows 2000) among the downloads at www.microsoft.com. Install the file on your computer, then rerun the AirCard USB modem software installation.
4.If the Ikernel Application Error window appears:
a)Cancel the installation.
b)Download the file:
http://support.installshield.com/kb/files/Q108312/
ikernelupdate.exe.
c)Install the file on your computer, then rerun the software installation.
5.Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the wizard noting the following:
· To proceed with the installation, you must click I accept the terms in the license agreement to indicate your accep‐ tance of the terms of the license agreement.
· Use the default settings for the Destination Folder unless you have special requirements and an advanced under‐ standing of PC configuration. (The Destination Folder dictates where the software is installed.)
6.When you are notified that the installation is complete, click Finish.
7.Insert the AirCard USB modem into your USB
slot (described in the following section). This installs the drivers for the USB modem.
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