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2.2 Using the FPC 1000

When the FPC 1000 software has been installed, the antenna attached and the FPC has been placed in the PCMCIA slot, the card is ready for use. Registered users can enjoy high-speed mobile connectivity.

This section details usage of the FPC 1000, including

•General usage guidelines

•Using the Flarion Mobility Manager

•Removing the FPC 1000

•Removing the antenna

2.2.1. General Usage Guidelines

Use the following guidelines to assure proper functionality and effectiveness of the FPC 1000:

•When attaching the antenna, be sure to click it into the circular connector (see Figure 4).

•When inserting the FPC 1000, never force the card into the PCMCIA slot. When it is inserted correctly, the card's blue light will appear and blink until it connects to the network.

•Keep the antenna pointed upwards to ensure its optimum performance, but never forcefully bend it.

•When storing or transporting a notebook PC, remove the antenna and store it in a safe place.

•Keep the FPC 1000 away from liquids, excessive heat, and dust.

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GE FPC 1000 manual Using the FPC, General Usage Guidelines, Chapter

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Version Date Flarion Proprietary and Confidential  2004 Flarion Technologies, IncFlarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Flarion Technologies, Inc Bedminster One 135 Route 202/206 SouthWARRANTY DISCLAIMER Preliminary MaterialCOPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK STATEMENT Copyright  2003-2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc. All rights reservedFPC 1000 Card Features and Benefits FPC 1000 Package ContentsUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Installing the FPCLIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURESPreliminary Material 1.2 FPC 1000 Card Features and Benefits Figure 1 FPC 1000 Wireless Network CardChapter 1. FPC 1000 Basics 1.1 About the FPC1.4 FPC 1000 Package Contents 1.3 FPC 1000 Applications1.5 PC Card Software Chapter1.5.2. About Driver Software 1.5.1. About FMMFPC 1000 Basics 2.1 Installing the FPC Chapter 2.Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCChapter 2.1.1. Checking Hardware and Software Requirements Table 1 Hardware Requirements for the FPCCategory Requirement2.1.2. Installing Flarion Mobility Manager Software Figure 2 CD Launcher MenuIf the CD Launcher menu does not automatically appear 1. Click Start⇒Run⇒OpenFigure 3 Mobility Manager Setup Screen Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC2.1.3. Attaching the Antenna to the PC Card 2.1.3.1 Attaching the Standard AntennaFigure 4 Attaching the Standard Antenna Keep the antenna in the up position to assure maximum performance2.1.3.2 Attaching the Extended Range Antenna Figure 5 Installing the Extended Range Antenna KitUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.1.4. Inserting the FPC 1000 into the PCMCIA Slot Figure 6 Installed Extended Range AntennaChapter Figure 7 Hardware Installation FPC 1000 Installation is now complete2.1.4.1 Loading Device Drivers for Windows 2.1.4.2 Loading Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XP2.2.1. General Usage Guidelines 2.2 Using the FPCChapter 2.2.2. Using the Flarion Mobility Manager Figure 9 FMM IconFigure 10 FMM System Tray Icon Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCFigure 11 FMM Indicators ChapterFigure 12 Connection Status and Connection Time 2.2.2.1 Monitoring Connection Status and Connection TimeUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 13 Kilobytes Received and Sent 2.2.2.2 Monitoring Kilobytes Received and SentChapter Figure 14 Signal Strength and Quality Indicators 2.2.2.3 Monitoring Signal Strength and QualityUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.4 Closing, Exiting and Ending Sessions ChapterFigure 15 Closing, Exiting and Ending Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCOptions Menu Exit, Enable/Disable Close Window  2004 FlarionWindows 2000/XP 2.2.2.5 Enabling and Disabling the FPCChapter 2.2.2.6 Upgrading Software 2.2.2.6.1 About Software UpgradesUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 16 Upgrade Available Message 2.2.2.6.2 Upgrade MethodsChapter Figure 17 Information Screen - Advanced Tab Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCFigure 19 Click OK to Update Message Figure 18 Downloading Update MessageChapter Figure 20 Check for Upgrade Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCFigure 21 No Files Need Updating Message Figure 22 Update Available Message Figure 23 Update Yes/No MessageChapter Figure 25 Click OK to Update Message Figure 24 Downloading Updates MessageUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC To uninstall the Flarion Mobility Manager software Chapter2.2.2.7 Software Upgrade Notes Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC2.2.3. Removing the FPC ChapterWHEN REMOVING THE ANTENNA FROM THE PC 2.2.4. Removing the Antenna from the FPCCARD, DO NOT PULL FROM THE TOP OF THE ANTENNA. THIS MAY CAUSE THE ANTENNA TO BREAK2.3 Troubleshooting the FPC Table 2 FPC 1000 Troubleshooting Table for Notebook UsageCard Problems Possible Causesafter software Card ProblemsUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Possible CausesCard Problems ChapterPossible Causes SuggestionsAppendix A. Technical Specifications A.1 Environmental SpecificationsA.2 Mechanical Specifications Appendix A