Frequently Asked Questions Windows | Sierra Wireless 595U manual

♦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?

♦What is NMEA?

♦How do I configure a GPS application to use my GPS-capable device?

♦When do I need to use NMEA?

♦How do I start and stop NMEA?

♦How do I configure my NMEA port?

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Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Table of Contents 3C. Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings 3B. Menu Options3D. Tools 3E. Frequently Asked Questions Windows Why won’t my laptop go into hibernation mode when using my 3F. Troubleshooting Tips Windows 117119 5B. Regulatory Information 6B. Terms and ConditionsGlossary and Index 7A. Glossary 7B. Index Welcome to Sprint Introduction Tip Basics of Your USB Modem Page Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Cdma Networks One Touch Activation Package Contents Care and Maintenance About This Guide Getting Started With Your USB Modem Getting Started System Requirements USB Modem Software Getting Started System RequirementsGetting Started With Your USB Modem High Encryption Requirements Windows If you are running Windows 2000 with Internet Explorer USB Modem Software If you are running Windows 2000 with Netscape Communicator Getting Help Visiting the Sprint Web Site Contacting Sprint Customer ServiceTroubleshooting 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 Insertion of the rechargeable battery into the USB modem To install the software on your computer 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 One Touch Activation Non-preactivated USB Modem Activation Wizard If the Activation Wizard has not started automatically Once the Activation Wizard is running 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 Starting Sprint Connection Manager Automatically Sprint Connection Manager Window Mobile Broadband Window Location GPS Receiver WindowShow Start/end Hide Details Information Window, select Enable Location Services Hepe Common items Connection States Mobile Broadband Window No device Initializing Searching for serviceConnecting Disconnected Device powered off Connected to NdisDevice locked Searching GPS Status GPS Receiver WindowValidating Acquired System Tray Connection States Sprint Location Services Determining the Type of CoverageAttaching an External Antenna To use Sprint Location Services Powering the USB Modem On and Off Select Menu Power Off Modem Your USB Modem The Basics Select Menu Power On Modem Controlling the Sprint Connection Manager WindowExpanding Sprint Connection Manager Mobile Broadband Window GPS Receiver Window Restoring Sprint Connection Manager To restore Sprint Connection Manager when it is minimizedMinimizing Sprint Connection Manager Exiting Sprint Connection Manager Launching a Sprint Power Vision or Sprint Vision Connection To launch a connection Roam Guard Auto-launch upon Network Connection To turn on the Roam Guard featureTo permanently turn off the Roam Guard feature To specify which application to automatically launch 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 Menu Options Sprint Connection Manager Menu System Tray Menu Sprint Connection Manager Menu Settings DiagnosticsUpdates Menu Item Description Alert Log System Tray Menu Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings Settings Window Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings General Settings Have Sprint Connection Manager start automatically when Software updatesPer month Check Now Check for software updates immediately Windows Windows starts Starts Sprint Mobile Broadband Settings Enable When readyTo select GO automatically when ready, ensure that Enable To select Enable Network Adapter NDIS, ensure that GO Sprint Menu Item Description Network1XOnly Roam Only Sprint Location Services Settings Specify which mapping and search service for example Every time you use NMEA. For more information, see What isConsent NMEA? on page 90 and When do I need to use NMEA? on Some mapping and search services may have data that is Click Test GPS Tools To sort the entries Viewing the Connection HistoryTo view the Connection History To export the entries to a text file To delete all entries Viewing AlertsTo copy one or more entries To delete one or more entries Running Diagnostics To access the Device Info & Diagnostics windowSelect Device Info & Diagnostics Tools Tools Displaying System Information To update the softwareUpdating the Software To display system information About Sprint Mobile Broadband To display this window 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? What is LBS? Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink? How do I get the enhanced Local Search feature? What is GPS?What is enhanced Local Search? Where do I find the enhanced Local Search feature? What is GPS User Plane? How do I use the enhanced Local Search feature?Where can I use GPS? What is GPS Control Plane? Can I use Sprint Location Services if I have enabled NDIS? How do I enable/disable GPS?Will GPS work when Privacy is set to ON? Do I need a GPS subscription to use GPS? 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? What is NMEA? When do I need to use NMEA? To start Nmea output How do I configure my Nmea port?How do I start and stop NMEA? To stop Nmea output, you have several options Troubleshooting Tips Windows Problems, Causes, and Solutions Troubleshooting Tips Windows Searching for Service GO Button Is Unavailable Cannot Connect to the Network PWR LED Goes Off and On, and Then Stays Red Troubleshooting Tips Windows Could Not Prepare Data Services Unable to Prepare Data ServicesPage Installing and Using the USB Modem on a Mac 100 Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 101 Double-clickSoftware Update Click Check Now Finder, choose Go Applications System Preferences 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 Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 105 Installing the DriversTo install the drivers on your Mac computer Click Restart 106 USB Modem Activation and Provisioning Activated Activation AssistantText/window Description/next action Displayed Device Not Window Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 109 To activate your USB modem and account To connect to the Sprint network Connecting to the Sprint NetworkIcons and Text in Watcher Lite To end your network connection Connect Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 111Menu Options To use your USB modem, you must activate it 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 Technical Specifications 119 LED Operation State Indicates Data Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications Software Specifications Environmental Specifications Mechanical Specifications Regulatory Information Regulatory Notices Regulatory Information 125 126 Patents Regulatory Information 127 Trademarks Copyright 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 Safety and Hazards Important Notice Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions 135 Services Covered By These Ts&Cs & Additional Terms Basic DefinitionsSubscriber Agreement Our Policies When You Accept The AgreementWhen You Don’t Have To Pay An Early Termination Fee Term Commitments & Early Termination Fees Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate Services Your Right To Terminate ServicesOur Right To Change The Agreement & Your Related Rights Deposits & Returning Deposits Credit Checks & Credit InformationAccount Spending Limits ASL Terms and Conditions 139 Your Device, Number & E-mail Address Caller ID Restrictions On Using ServicesCoverage Where Your Device Will Work Porting/Transferring Phone Numbers About Data Services & Content RoamingTerms and Conditions 141 Activation & Miscellaneous Charges Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data ServicesAccount & Service Charges Pro-rating Unused Minutes How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing Purposes Terms and Conditions 143 Taxes & Government Fees Your BillYour Payments Late Fees Surcharges Your Privacy Protecting Our Network & ServicesDisputing Charges You Must Still Pay Undisputed Charges Terms and Conditions 145 Location Based Services Or Other Emergency CallsIf Your Device Is Lost or Stolen You Agree Our Liability Is Limited No Consequential Damages You Agree We Are Not Responsible For Certain ProblemsDisclaimer of Warranties Terms and Conditions 147 Dispute Resolution Exceptions To Our Agreement To Arbitrate Disputes Terms and Conditions 149 Indemnification No Class ActionsNo Trial By Jury Providing Notice To Each Other Under The Agreement Terms and Conditions 151 152 Glossary and Index 154 Glossary Glossary 155 Horizontal Estimated Position Error-Relates to GPS accuracy Dormant LED Glossary 157 VPN Index Index 159 Battery Index 161 Disk space required 162 Index Index 163 GPS Basic Windows only 164 Index Index 165 Minus sign in Sprint Connection Manager 166 Index StoppedworkingafterWindowsupgrade Index 167 168 Index Index 169 170 Index