Sprint Nextel Merlin C777 manual Installing the Software and Drivers, Windows configuration

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Installing the Software and Drivers

To install and run the card and accompanying Sprint SmartView software, you will need an available ExpressCard slot or a PC Card slot and a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive on your computer.

Note

 

Windows Vistaand Windows2000 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As part of the installation process you may need to

 

 

restart your computer; save any open documents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important

Do not insert your card until you have installed

 

 

 

Sprint SmartView onto your computer or until

 

 

 

instructed to do so by Sprint SmartView.

 

 

 

 

1.Insert the Sprint SmartView installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The installer should run automatically. If the setup program does not start, select Start > Run and enter d:\setup.exe, where d is your CD-ROM drive letter.

2.Follow the onscreen instructions using the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the installation wizard, noting the following:

In order to continue with the installation, you must click Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement.

You will be asked to choose between the new interface and the classic interface.

Please wait a few moments for the software and drivers to install.

Click Finish to complete the installation. You may be prompted to restart your computer to complete the installation.

Proceed to “Inserting the Device” beginning on page 10.

8Section 2B. Installing the Software and Activating Your Device

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents 3C. Important Safety Information Your Merlin C777 Device How to Use This Guide Getting More Information About the Device and Service Introducing the Merlin C777 Device Your Merlin C777 Device Package ContentsIntroducing the Merlin C777 Device Care and Maintenance Page Setting Up and Using the Merlin C777 Device Setting Up Your Sprint Account Setting Up Your Device On Your Sprint AccountInstalling the Software and Activating Your Device System RequirementsInstalling the Software and Drivers Windows configurationInstalling the Software and Drivers on a Mac Computer InstallingInserting the Device Inserting the Device into a PC Card SlotInserting the Device into an ExpressCard Slot Activating Your Merlin C777 Device Using Your Merlin C777 Device Starting the SoftwareRemoving the Device Using the Removable PC Card AdapterViewing the User Guide External Antenna Connector To access the external antenna connectorContacting Sprint Customer Service TroubleshootingUsing Your Merlin C777 Device Page Section Technical Specifications LED OverviewRed No service is available. If Environmental Specifications Mechanical SpecificationsSoftware Specifications Transmitter SpecificationsReceiver Specifications Hardware SpecificationsMiscellaneous Regulatory Information Regulatory NoticesRegulatory Information FCC Equipment Authorization ID PKRNVWCC760 RF Exposure/Specific Absorption Rate SAR InformationTrademarks CopyrightAdditional Information and Updates Patents and Licenses Limitation of LiabilityImportant Notice Important Safety InformationSafety and Hazards Novatel Wireless Limited Warranty andLiability