Your USB Modem The Basics | Sierra Wireless 595U guide

Section 3A

Your USB Modem: The Basics

In This Section

♦Sprint Connection Manager

♦Starting Sprint Connection Manager

♦Starting Sprint Connection Manager Automatically

♦Sprint Connection Manager Window

♦Connection States (Mobile Broadband Window)

♦GPS Status (GPS Receiver Window)

♦System Tray Connection States

♦Determining the Type of Coverage

♦Attaching an External Antenna

♦Sprint Location Services

♦Powering the USB Modem On and Off

♦Controlling the Sprint Connection Manager Window

♦Launching a Sprint Power Vision or Sprint Vision Connection

♦Viewing the Amount of Data Transferred

♦Ending a Connection

♦Online Help

♦Displaying Your Phone Number

♦Security

♦Accessing Links

♦Uninstalling the Sprint Connection Manager Software

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Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Table of Contents 3C. Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings 3B. Menu Options3D. Tools Why won’t my laptop go into hibernation mode when using my 3E. Frequently Asked Questions Windows 3F. Troubleshooting Tips Windows 117119 5B. Regulatory Information 6B. Terms and ConditionsGlossary 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 Getting Started System RequirementsGetting 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 Getting Help Contacting Sprint Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Visiting the Sprint Web SitePage 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 and Removing the USB Modem Inserting the USB Modem Removing the USB ModemInserting and Removing the USB Modem Inserting the USB Modem Removing the USB ModemTo remove the USB modem Setting Up Service Windows Setting Up Service Windows Activating and Using Sprint Service Preactivated USB ModemTo 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 Sprint Connection Manager Starting Sprint Connection ManagerTo start Sprint Connection Manager Sprint Connection Manager Window Starting Sprint Connection Manager Automatically Mobile Broadband Window Information GPS Receiver WindowShow Start/end Hide Details Location Hepe Window, select Enable Location Services Common items No device Connection States Mobile Broadband Window Disconnected Searching for serviceConnecting Initializing Device powered off Connected to NdisDevice locked Acquired GPS Status GPS Receiver WindowValidating Searching System Tray Connection States Sprint Location Services Determining the Type of CoverageAttaching 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 Select Menu Power On Modem Controlling the Sprint Connection Manager WindowExpanding Sprint Connection Manager Mobile Broadband Window GPS Receiver Window Exiting Sprint Connection Manager To restore Sprint Connection Manager when it is minimizedMinimizing Sprint Connection Manager Restoring Sprint Connection Manager To launch a connection Launching a Sprint Power Vision or Sprint Vision Connection Roam Guard To specify which application to automatically launch To turn on the Roam Guard featureTo permanently turn off the Roam Guard feature Auto-launch upon Network Connection Viewing the Amount of Data Transferred Ending a Connection Online HelpTo end a connection Displaying Your Phone Number SecurityInitial Lock Code When the USB Modem Is Locked Locking the USB ModemTo lock the USB modem immediately Locking upon Sprint Connection Manager Startup Unlocking the USB ModemTo unlock the USB modem Accessing Links Changing the Lock CodeTo change the lock code Uninstalling the Sprint Connection Manager Software Sprint Connection Manager Menu System Tray Menu Menu Options Sprint Connection Manager Menu Menu Item Description Alert Log DiagnosticsUpdates Settings System Tray Menu Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings Settings Window General Settings Windows Windows starts Starts Software updatesPer month Check Now Check for software updates immediately Have Sprint Connection Manager start automatically when Sprint Mobile Broadband Settings To select Enable Network Adapter NDIS, ensure that GO When readyTo select GO automatically when ready, ensure that Enable Enable Roam Only Menu Item Description Network1XOnly Sprint Sprint Location Services Settings Some mapping and search services may have data that is Every time you use NMEA. For more information, see What isConsent NMEA? on page 90 and When do I need to use NMEA? on Specify which mapping and search service for example Click Test GPS Tools To export the entries to a text file Viewing the Connection HistoryTo view the Connection History To sort the entries To delete one or more entries Viewing AlertsTo copy one or more entries To delete all entries Running Diagnostics To access the Device Info & Diagnostics windowSelect Device Info & Diagnostics Tools Tools To display system information To update the softwareUpdating the Software Displaying System Information To display this window About Sprint Mobile Broadband Frequently Asked Questions Windows Frequently Asked Questions Windows What is Sprint Connection Manager? If the connection is always on, am I always being billed?How fast is the connection with Sprint Connection Manager? Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink? What is LBS? Where do I find the enhanced Local Search feature? What is GPS?What is enhanced Local Search? How do I get the enhanced Local Search feature? What is GPS Control Plane? How do I use the enhanced Local Search feature?Where can I use GPS? What is GPS User Plane? Do I need a GPS subscription to use GPS? How do I enable/disable GPS?Will GPS work when Privacy is set to ON? Can I use Sprint Location Services if I have enabled NDIS? Location-Based Services limitations What GPS mode options are supported?What is GPS Basic? What is GPS Premium? What is the difference between GPS Basic and GPS Premium?What is a GPS application? When do I need to use NMEA? What is NMEA? To stop Nmea output, you have several options How do I configure my Nmea port?How do I start and stop NMEA? To start Nmea output 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 Installing the Software on a Mac To install the Watcher Lite software on your Mac computerInstalling and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 103 Click Continue Click Restart Installing the DriversTo install the drivers on your Mac computer Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 105 106 USB Modem Activation and Provisioning Window Activation AssistantText/window Description/next action Displayed Device Not Activated To activate your USB modem and account Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 109 To end your network connection Connecting to the Sprint NetworkIcons and Text in Watcher Lite To connect to the Sprint network To use your USB modem, you must activate it Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 111Menu Options Connect Sprint Service Areas Manage Your Account Online Removing Your USB ModemTo remove the USB modem from your Mac Troubleshooting Tips Mac Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 113Connect Button Is Unavailable Frequently Asked Questions Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 115 How fast is the connection with Sprint Connection Manager?Can 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 Additional Information and Updates Limitation of LiabilityRegulatory Information 129 130 Safety Information Terms & Conditions 132 Safety and Notices Important Notice Safety and HazardsSafety and Notices 133 Important Notice Safety and Hazards Terms and Conditions 135 Terms and Conditions Services Covered By These Ts&Cs & Additional Terms Basic DefinitionsSubscriber Agreement Term Commitments & Early Termination Fees When You Accept The AgreementWhen You Don’t Have To Pay An Early Termination Fee Our Policies Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate Services Your Right To Terminate ServicesOur Right To Change The Agreement & Your Related Rights Terms and Conditions 139 Credit Checks & Credit InformationAccount Spending Limits ASL Deposits & Returning Deposits Porting/Transferring Phone Numbers Restrictions On Using ServicesCoverage Where Your Device Will Work Your Device, Number & E-mail Address Caller ID About Data Services & Content RoamingTerms and Conditions 141 How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing Purposes Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data ServicesAccount & Service Charges Pro-rating Unused Minutes Activation & Miscellaneous Charges Terms and Conditions 143 Surcharges Your BillYour Payments Late Fees Taxes & Government Fees Terms and Conditions 145 Protecting Our Network & ServicesDisputing Charges You Must Still Pay Undisputed Charges Your Privacy Location Based Services Or Other Emergency CallsIf Your Device Is Lost or Stolen Terms and Conditions 147 You Agree We Are Not Responsible For Certain ProblemsDisclaimer of Warranties You Agree Our Liability Is Limited No Consequential Damages Dispute Resolution Terms and Conditions 149 Exceptions To Our Agreement To Arbitrate Disputes Providing Notice To Each Other Under The Agreement No Class ActionsNo Trial By Jury Indemnification 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