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Unique Antenna Design

The PC3220 includes a proprietary antenna design that optimizes data rate transfer speeds, sensitivity, and increases power efficiency.

Other Features and Benefits

§A Type II PCMCIA format supporting the CardBus I/O interface

§Supports North American CDMA Cellular (800 MHz) and PCS (1900 MHz) bands (analog not supported)

§Based on the QUALCOMM MSM5100 chipset

§Supports IS-95A/B and CDMA2000 1xRTT Release 0

§Optimized data rates of up to 153.6 kbps on both the forward and reverse links

§Provides dial-up, Express Networksm (1xRTT) and Quick 2 Netsm (14.4kbps) services

What is the Mobile Connection Manager?

The Mobile Connection Manager is an application designed to assist you in managing the PC3220. With this application you can easily monitor and customize your connections.

The Mobile Connection Manager Software guides you through the wireless connection process. Similar to a mobile phone display, the user interface of the Mobile Connection Manager instructs you when to insert the PC3220 into your laptop, advises you on network availability, displays the time of your session and amount of data being transferred and received, and when your connection becomes dormant. Other features allow you to customize your settings, review your connection history, and access a digital help file.

Caring for your PC3220

Storage:

§When not in use, fold the antenna down and store in a compartment where the card can be protected from being crushed or broken.

§Do not apply adhesive labels to the PC3220. This may cause the card to jam inside the PC Card slot of your notebook PC.

§The antenna extends freely, do not forcefully hyper-extend the antenna. This may cause it to break.

§The PC3220 should easily fit into the PC Card slot. Forcing the PC3220 into the PC Card slot may cause considerable damage.

§Your PC3220 should be stored in a dry and clean place. Protect your card from liquids, dust and excessive heat.

What is CDMA?

Your PC3220 operates on a wireless cellular network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). CDMA is a digital spread-spectrum wireless technology that offers reliable, high speed, bi-directional throughput of up to 144 kbps for email, corporate databases and all the

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