Welcome to Sprint | Sierra Wireless 595U 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 network, all your services will work the same.

When it comes to mobile connectivity, the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem 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 Sprint Connection ManagerSM software with enhanced Local Search (for Windows computers), Watcher® Lite software (for Mac computers), and your new Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem through simple, easy-to-follow instructions.

Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

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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 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 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 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 Connected to Ndis Device powered offDevice locked Acquired GPS Status GPS Receiver WindowValidating Searching 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 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 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 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 To access the Device Info & Diagnostics window Running DiagnosticsSelect 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 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? 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? 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? 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 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 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 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 Term Commitments & Early Termination Fees When You Accept The AgreementWhen You Don’t Have To Pay An Early Termination Fee Our Policies Your Right To Terminate Services Our Right To Suspend Or 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 Roaming About Data Services & ContentTerms 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 Or Other Emergency Calls Location Based ServicesIf 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