Welcome to Sprint | Sierra Wireless 595 specification

Welcome to Sprint

We are committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available, and we built our network right from the start, so no matter where you are on the Nationwide Sprint PCS® Network, all your services will work the same.

When it comes to mobile connectivity, the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card offers more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables, just access to your data when you need it. The power of the Internet and company data is truly at your fingertips.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and with your new

Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and Sprint PCS Connection ManagerSM software through simple, easy-to-follow instructions.

Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

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Sierra Wireless 595 manual Welcome to Sprint

Contents

Important Note Sprint Mobile Broadband Card by Sierra Wireless AirCard Table of Contents 3A. Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card The Basics 3B. Menu Options 3C. Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection Manager3E. Frequently Asked Questions 3F. Troubleshooting Tips 5B. Terms and Conditions 4B. Regulatory InformationGlossary and Index 6A. Glossary 6B. Index Page Welcome to Sprint Tip Introduction to This User’s Guide Basics of Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Page Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Cdma Networks Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Tip About This Guide Package Contents Getting Started With Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Getting Started With Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card System Requirements Getting Started If you are running Windows 2000 with Internet Explorer High Encryption Requirements If you are running Windows 2000 with Netscape Communicator Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Software Care and Maintenance Page Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Page Installing the Software Installing the SoftwareGetting Started Installing the Software Installing the Software Page Inserting and Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Inserting and Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Inserting the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card To remove the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband CardPage Setting Up Service Setting Up Service To unlock your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Activating and Using Sprint PCS ServicePreactivated Card Non-preactivated Card Activation Wizard Once the Activation Wizard is running If the Activation Wizard has not started automatically Data Provisioning Iota Getting Help Getting Help Troubleshooting Contact Sprint Customer ServiceVisit Our Web Site Using the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Page Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card The Basics Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card The Basics To start Sprint PCS Connection Manager Sprint PCS Connection ManagerStarting Sprint PCS Connection Manager Start Sprint PCS Connection Manager Automatically Sprint PCS Connection Manager Window Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card The Basics Connection States Initializing Searching for serviceConnecting No device Device Locked Connected Device powered off Determining the Type of Coverage System Tray Connection States Select Menu Power Off Modem Powering the card off/onSelect Menu Power On Modem Expanding Sprint PCS Connection Manager Controlling the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Window To exit Sprint PCS Connection Manager Minimizing Sprint PCS Connection ManagerRestoring Sprint PCS Connection Manager Exiting Sprint PCS Connection Manager To launch a connection Launching a Sprint Power Vision/Sprint PCSVision Connection Select Roam Guard To turn on the Roam Guard featureTo permanently turn off the Roam Guard feature Roam Guard To specify which application to automatically launch Auto-launch upon network connection Ending a Connection Viewing the Amount of Data TransferredTo end a connection Displaying Your Phone Number Online HelpSecurity To lock the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card immediately Behavior When the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Is LockedInitial Lock Code Lock the Card Unlock the Card Lock Upon Startup of Sprint PCS Connection ManagerTo unlock the card Change the Lock Code Accessing LinksTo change the lock code Uninstalling the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Page Sprint PCS Connection Manager Menu System Tray Menu Menu OptionsMenu Options History Sprint PCS Connection Manager MenuMenu Item Description Alert Log Connection Settings DiagnosticsPower Off Updates System Tray Menu Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection Manager Settings Window General Settings Per month Check Now Check for software updates immediately Software updatesManager on Sprint PCSVision Settings Automatic When readyWelcome Screens Change ActivationWizard User Lock To enable optimization Optimization SettingsSelect Bandwidth Optimization On To adjust the level of optimization Page Tools Tools To export the entries to a text file Viewing the Connection HistoryTo view the Connection History To sort the entries Select Edit Delete Viewing AlertsTo delete all entries To delete one or more entry To access the Device Info & Diagnostics window Running DiagnosticsSelect Device Info & Diagnostics Tools To display system information To update the softwareUpdating the Software Displaying System Information To display this window About Sprint PCS Connection ManagerPage Frequently Asked Questions If the connection is always on, am I always being billed? What is Sprint PCS Connection Manager?Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink? Frequently Asked Questions Page Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips Problems, Causes, and Solutions GO Button Is Unavailable Searching for Service Unable To Prepare Data Services Could Not Prepare Data Services Troubleshooting Tips Page Technical Specifications Regulatory Information Page Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Solid red LED OperationLED Behavior Indicates Off Solid blue Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications Software Specifications Mechanical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsPage Regulatory Information Regulatory Information FCC ID N7NAC595 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Information Information pertaining to OEM customers Patents Copyright Trademarks Limitation of Liability Additional Information and Updates 100 Safety Information Terms & Conditions 102 Important Notice Safety and Hazards Care and Maintenance Safety and NoticesSafety and Notices 103 Important Notice Safety and Hazards Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions of ServicesTerms and Conditions 105 Terms and Conditions of Services Terms and Conditions 107 108 Terms and Conditions 109 110 Terms and Conditions 111 112 Terms and Conditions 113 114 Glossary and Index 116 Glossary 117 Glossary LAN Glossary 119 PC Card 120 TIA Index 121 Index 122 Index Icons Index 123 124 Index Index 125 126 Index Unlock the card initial lock code 48 instructions Index 127