Sierra Wireless 595U guide

Section 4A

Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer

In This Section

♦Getting Started

♦Installing the Software on a Mac

♦Installing the Drivers

♦USB Modem Activation and Provisioning

♦Connecting to the Sprint Network

♦Icons and Text in Watcher Lite

♦Menu Options

♦Attaching an External Antenna

♦Removing Your USB Modem

♦Sprint Service Areas

♦Manage Your Account Online

♦Troubleshooting Tips (Mac)

♦Frequently Asked Questions

This section explains how to install and use your Watcher Lite software and Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem on a Mac computer.

Section 4A: Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer

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Sierra Wireless 595U manual Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer

Contents

Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Table of Contents 3B. Menu Options 3C. Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings3D. Tools Why won’t my laptop go into hibernation mode when using my 3E. Frequently Asked Questions Windows 117 3F. Troubleshooting Tips Windows119 6B. Terms and Conditions 5B. Regulatory InformationGlossary and Index 7A. Glossary 7B. Index Welcome to Sprint Tip Introduction Basics of Your USB Modem Page Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Cdma Networks Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem One Touch Activation Care and Maintenance Package Contents About This Guide Getting Started System Requirements USB Modem Software Getting Started With Your USB Modem System Requirements Getting StartedGetting Started With Your USB Modem If you are running Windows 2000 with Internet Explorer High Encryption Requirements Windows If you are running Windows 2000 with Netscape Communicator USB Modem Software Getting Help Troubleshooting Contacting Sprint Customer ServiceVisiting the Sprint Web Site Getting HelpPage Installing the USB Modem on a Windows Computer Page Installing the Software on a Windows Computer Installing the Software on a Windows ComputerGetting Started To install the software on your computer Insertion of the rechargeable battery into the USB modem Installing the Software on a Windows Computer Installing the Software on a Windows Computer Inserting the USB Modem Removing the USB Modem Inserting and Removing the USB ModemInserting and Removing the USB Modem Removing the USB Modem Inserting the USB ModemTo remove the USB modem Setting Up Service Windows Setting Up Service Windows Preactivated USB Modem Activating and Using Sprint ServiceTo unlock your USB modem Non-preactivated USB Modem Activation Wizard Non-preactivated USB Modem One Touch Activation Once the Activation Wizard is running If the Activation Wizard has not started automatically Data Provisioning Iota Page Using the USB Modem on a Windows Computer Page Your USB Modem The Basics Starting Sprint Connection Manager Sprint Connection ManagerTo start Sprint Connection Manager Sprint Connection Manager Window Starting Sprint Connection Manager Automatically Mobile Broadband Window Show Start/end Hide Details GPS Receiver WindowLocation Information Hepe Window, select Enable Location Services Common items No device Connection States Mobile Broadband Window Connecting Searching for serviceInitializing Disconnected Connected to Ndis Device powered offDevice locked Validating GPS Status GPS Receiver WindowSearching Acquired System Tray Connection States Determining the Type of Coverage Sprint Location ServicesAttaching an External Antenna To use Sprint Location Services Select Menu Power Off Modem Your USB Modem The Basics Powering the USB Modem On and Off Controlling the Sprint Connection Manager Window Select Menu Power On ModemExpanding Sprint Connection Manager Mobile Broadband Window GPS Receiver Window Minimizing Sprint Connection Manager To restore Sprint Connection Manager when it is minimizedRestoring Sprint Connection Manager Exiting Sprint Connection Manager To launch a connection Launching a Sprint Power Vision or Sprint Vision Connection Roam Guard To permanently turn off the Roam Guard feature To turn on the Roam Guard featureAuto-launch upon Network Connection To specify which application to automatically launch Viewing the Amount of Data Transferred Online Help Ending a ConnectionTo end a connection Security Displaying Your Phone NumberInitial Lock Code Locking the USB Modem When the USB Modem Is LockedTo lock the USB modem immediately Unlocking the USB Modem Locking upon Sprint Connection Manager StartupTo unlock the USB modem Changing the Lock Code Accessing LinksTo change the lock code Uninstalling the Sprint Connection Manager Software Sprint Connection Manager Menu System Tray Menu Menu Options Sprint Connection Manager Menu Updates DiagnosticsSettings Menu Item Description Alert Log System Tray Menu Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings Settings Window General Settings Per month Check Now Check for software updates immediately Software updatesHave Sprint Connection Manager start automatically when Windows Windows starts Starts Sprint Mobile Broadband Settings To select GO automatically when ready, ensure that Enable When readyEnable To select Enable Network Adapter NDIS, ensure that GO 1XOnly Menu Item Description NetworkSprint Roam Only Sprint Location Services Settings Consent NMEA? on page 90 and When do I need to use NMEA? on Every time you use NMEA. For more information, see What isSpecify which mapping and search service for example Some mapping and search services may have data that is Click Test GPS Tools To view the Connection History Viewing the Connection HistoryTo sort the entries To export the entries to a text file To copy one or more entries Viewing AlertsTo delete all entries To delete one or more entries To access the Device Info & Diagnostics window Running DiagnosticsSelect Device Info & Diagnostics Tools Tools Updating the Software To update the softwareDisplaying System Information To display system information To display this window About Sprint Mobile Broadband Frequently Asked Questions Windows Frequently Asked Questions Windows If the connection is always on, am I always being billed? What is Sprint Connection Manager?How fast is the connection with Sprint Connection Manager? Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink? What is LBS? What is enhanced Local Search? What is GPS?How do I get the enhanced Local Search feature? Where do I find the enhanced Local Search feature? Where can I use GPS? How do I use the enhanced Local Search feature?What is GPS User Plane? What is GPS Control Plane? Will GPS work when Privacy is set to ON? How do I enable/disable GPS?Can I use Sprint Location Services if I have enabled NDIS? Do I need a GPS subscription to use GPS? What GPS mode options are supported? Location-Based Services limitationsWhat is GPS Basic? What is the difference between GPS Basic and GPS Premium? What is GPS Premium?What is a GPS application? When do I need to use NMEA? What is NMEA? How do I start and stop NMEA? How do I configure my Nmea port?To start Nmea output To stop Nmea output, you have several options Troubleshooting Tips Windows Troubleshooting Tips Windows Problems, Causes, and Solutions GO Button Is Unavailable Searching for Service PWR LED Goes Off and On, and Then Stays Red Cannot Connect to the Network Troubleshooting Tips Windows Unable to Prepare Data Services Could Not Prepare Data ServicesPage Installing and Using the USB Modem on a Mac 100 Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 101 Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer Finder, choose Go Applications System Preferences Double-clickSoftware Update Click Check Now To install the Watcher Lite software on your Mac computer Installing the Software on a MacInstalling and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 103 Click Continue To install the drivers on your Mac computer Installing the DriversInstalling and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 105 Click Restart 106 USB Modem Activation and Provisioning Text/window Description/next action Displayed Device Not Activation AssistantActivated Window To activate your USB modem and account Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 109 Icons and Text in Watcher Lite Connecting to the Sprint NetworkTo connect to the Sprint network To end your network connection Menu Options Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 111Connect To use your USB modem, you must activate it Removing Your USB Modem Sprint Service Areas Manage Your Account OnlineTo remove the USB modem from your Mac Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 113 Troubleshooting Tips MacConnect Button Is Unavailable Frequently Asked Questions How fast is the connection with Sprint Connection Manager? Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 115Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink? 116 Technical Specifications Regulatory Information 118 Technical Specifications 119 Technical Specifications State Indicates Data LED Operation Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications Software Specifications Mechanical Specifications Environmental Specifications Regulatory Information Regulatory Information 125 Regulatory Notices 126 Regulatory Information 127 Patents Copyright Trademarks Limitation of Liability Additional Information and UpdatesRegulatory Information 129 130 Safety Information Terms & Conditions 132 Important Notice Safety and Hazards Safety and NoticesSafety and Notices 133 Important Notice Safety and Hazards Terms and Conditions 135 Terms and Conditions Basic Definitions Services Covered By These Ts&Cs & Additional TermsSubscriber Agreement When You Don’t Have To Pay An Early Termination Fee When You Accept The AgreementOur Policies Term Commitments & Early Termination Fees Your Right To Terminate Services Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate ServicesOur Right To Change The Agreement & Your Related Rights Account Spending Limits ASL Credit Checks & Credit InformationDeposits & Returning Deposits Terms and Conditions 139 Coverage Where Your Device Will Work Restrictions On Using ServicesYour Device, Number & E-mail Address Caller ID Porting/Transferring Phone Numbers Roaming About Data Services & ContentTerms and Conditions 141 Account & Service Charges Pro-rating Unused Minutes Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data ServicesActivation & Miscellaneous Charges How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing Purposes Terms and Conditions 143 Your Payments Late Fees Your BillTaxes & Government Fees Surcharges Disputing Charges You Must Still Pay Undisputed Charges Protecting Our Network & ServicesYour Privacy Terms and Conditions 145 Or Other Emergency Calls Location Based ServicesIf Your Device Is Lost or Stolen Disclaimer of Warranties You Agree We Are Not Responsible For Certain ProblemsYou Agree Our Liability Is Limited No Consequential Damages Terms and Conditions 147 Dispute Resolution Terms and Conditions 149 Exceptions To Our Agreement To Arbitrate Disputes No Trial By Jury No Class ActionsIndemnification Providing Notice To Each Other Under The Agreement Terms and Conditions 151 152 Glossary and Index 154 Glossary 155 Glossary Dormant Horizontal Estimated Position Error-Relates to GPS accuracy Glossary 157 LED VPN Index 159 Index Battery Disk space required Index 161 162 Index GPS Basic Windows only Index 163 164 Index Minus sign in Sprint Connection Manager Index 165 166 Index Index 167 StoppedworkingafterWindowsupgrade 168 Index Index 169 170 Index