Using Your Device’s Phone as a Modem

Your device’s data capabilities enable you to use your device’s phone as a modem for your laptop computer anywhere on the Sprint advanced wireless high-speed data network. You’ll be able to send and receive email, browse the Internet, and access your company’s network anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

Note:

To use this service, you may be required to sign up on a Sprint PCS Vision with

 

Phone as Modem plan. Go to www.sprint.com or visit a Sprint Store for Phone

 

as Modem plan details and more information.

 

 

Setting Up a Data Connection With Your Computer

In order to use your phone as a modem, you’ll first need to load the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software on your computer, and then use the sync cable to connect your device to your computer.

To set up your phone-to-computer data connection:

1.Insert the Getting Started CD that came with your device into your computer’s CD drive and select the link to download and install the

Sprint PCS Connection Manager software and drivers.

2.Make sure your device’s phone is turned on and that one of the mobile broadband icons ( or ) appears at the top of the screen.

Note: If neither icon appears, you cannot use your device as a modem with Sprint PCS Connection Manager.

Wireless Features

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