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System Requirements

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

1.Your PC5220 functions in Laptop PCs with these Windows® operating systems: Windows® 98SE/ME/XP/2000

NOTE: This card is not designed to function in handhelds and Pocket PCs and does not support Windows CE, SMS or voice services.

2.In order to install the PC5220 and the Mobile Connection Manager software, these minimum system resources are required:

Card slots:

Type II PC Card slot (CardBus)

Disk Drive:

CD-ROM

Memory:

32 MB

Disk Space:

14MB

Processor:

Pentium 233MHz or higher

Dial Up Networking:

DUN bound to TCP/IP

Note - Windows 98:

You may need the original Microsoft Windows 98 installation CD.

Note:

If you are planning to upgrade your Microsoft operating system, you will need to uninstall the Mobile Connection Manager first. Once the Mobile Connection Manager is removed, proceed with the operating system upgrade. After these steps are complete, you will need to reinstall the Mobile Connection Manager.

Installing the Mobile Connection Manager Software

The installation CD-ROM that was included in the PC5220 kit is equipped with the Mobile Connection Manager software. This software is required for installation and is essential for optimum performance of your PC5220.

1.Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2.The Setup program should launch automatically and a Welcome window will appear.

Note:

If the Setup program does not launch automatically, select Start>Run and enter d:\Setup.exe, where d is the designation for the CD-ROM drive.

3.Click Next on the Mobile Connection Manager Setup 'Welcome Window.

4.Please read the Licensing Agreement carefully and click Yes to agree to the terms.

5.Click Next to install the software in the default folder. You may choose to install a different folder by clicking the Browse button.

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Broadband Products PC5220 manual System Requirements, Card slots Type II PC Card slot CardBus Disk Drive

PC5220 specifications

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