Sprint Nextel 550 specification

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Sprint Nextel 550 manual

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User’s Guide Page Table of Contents 3B. Data Connections 3E. The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Specifications and Regulatory Information Welcome to Sprint Page Introduction to this User’s Guide PCS VisionPage PCS Connection Card Basics PCS Connection Card BasicsPage Network Card and a Phone Package Contents About this Guide Introducing PCS Connection CardTM1A Introducing the PCS Connection Card Your PCS Connection Card Cdma Networks Package Contents Network Card and a Phone About This Guide 10 1A Introducing the PCS Connection Card Getting Started With Your PCS Connection CardTM 1B Getting Started Getting Started Activating and Using PCS ServiceInstall the PCS Connection Manager Software PCS Connection Card Software Pen and paper to write down your account information Care and Maintenance 14 1B Getting Started Installing PCS Connection Card Installing the PCS Connection CardPage Installation on Notebook PCs 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Launch the PCS Connection Manager Software application 18 2A Installation on Notebook PCsBefore you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must first System Requirements System Resource Requirements CD-ROM Documentation and then notebook software installation to 20 2A Installation on Notebook PCsClick Finish to close the last screen of the wizard Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software Windows XP From the CD start-up window, select notebook installationInstalling the PCS Connection Manager Software Installing the PCS Connection Card driver 22 2A Installation on Notebook PCsClick Finish and repeat steps 1 to 4 as prompted Card is powered as soon as you insert it Inserting the PCS Connection CardRemoving the PCS Connection Card 24 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Activating Your PCS Connection CardSelecting Menu Activation Wizard If your card is intended primarily for personal use Click Finish on the final window of the wizardCall Page Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Install the software to the host 28 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCsPocket PC System Requirements Handheld PC System Requirements Host System Requirements To install the software on the host Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM SoftwareTo install the software, you can either From the CD start-up window, select Pocket PCs To download the software to the Handheld/Pocket PCDownloading the Software to the Handheld/Pocket PC Handheld PCs 32 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs To insert the PCS Connection Card into a Pocket PCCard. do not Force To insert the PCS Connection Card into a Handheld PC 34 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Using PCS Connection Card Using the PCS Connection CardPage PCS Connection ManagerSM Window and Indicators 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators 38 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators PCS Connection ManagerSoftware by selecting Start Programs PCS Connection Manager Getting Help PCS Connection Manager Window 40 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Message area Indicator areaPocket PCs Message area Indicator area Connection Keypad Button Notebook / Handheld PCs Displaying the Menu ItemsMenus are described in detail in Menu Options on Close button is used to exit the card software Number indicate that a voice call is being established 42 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsMessage Area Pocket PCs Description Successfully been set up or changed Indicator AreaIndicates that you have new voicemail Indicator Area Icons 44 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsVoice call is in progress Cdma network but not in a preferred roaming area GO Button 46 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsTaskbar Icons On Pocket PCs, the icon is on the Today screen Status Icons Status Area Icons Page Basic Data Connection Information PCS Vision Connections Data ConnectionsAdvantage of the card’s versatility 3B Data Connections Basics 50 3B Data Connections To make a PCS Vision connection PCS Vision High-Speed ConnectionsClick the Stop button To terminate a PCS Vision connection Dormant Connection 52 3B Data Connections Voice Connections Keypad Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Voicemail3C Voice Connections Voice Connection Features 54 3C Voice Connections Using the Keypad Click the keypad button Keypad appears Volume control 56 3C Voice Connections Keypad is displayed when you tap Tools Voice Call Clear a number You’ve enteredTools Connections PCS Connection Manager Keypad 58 3C Voice Connections Outgoing Calls Click the Talk buttonOnce the call is answered, In Use is displayed To answer a call When you receive an incoming callIncoming Calls 60 3C Voice Connections Voicemail Page Overview of Menu Items Description of Menu Items Menu OptionsPCS Connection ManagerSM Software 3D Menu Options Overview of menu items 64 3D Menu Options To read messages Web MessagingReading Web Messages The Inbox To delete messages Select the message header Right-click the message header and select Add Contact to Phone Book Notebook PC Exiting the Web Messaging WindowAdding a Record to the Phone Book Dialing a Phone Number in the Phone Book Synchronization of Outlook and Your Phone Book Select File Dial Phone Book Handheld/Pocket PCSelect Tools Phone Book 70 3D Menu Options Always On Top Notebooks Only Call Log To save the information in the Call Log to a text file To add an entry to the phone book Select the record Click Yes to confirm the deletion To delete a record Select the recordTo delete all records in the Call Log Displayed KeyGuard To enable or disable KeyGuardCheck mark next to the option indicates that it is enabled Activation Wizard… Options… Use of the Options Window Sounds Tab Sounds Tab Options76 3D Menu Options Only File can be usedPlayed Never in this field Security TabSecurity Tab Options 78 3D Menu Options To change the lock code Code comes into effectYes at this prompt to lock the card Tap OK Voice Tab Voice Tab Options80 3D Menu Options Minute Alert feature Auto-Hyphenation featureSound is muted when checked Phone number 82 3D Menu Options Web Messages Tab Web Messages Tab OptionsNever from the drop-down menu General Tab General Tab Options84 3D Menu Options Options in this field are It is enabled when checkedYour PCS Connection Card Desktop shortcut or from the Start menu Persons message Typewriter-like keyboardConvey your message 86 3D Menu Options Network Tab Options Network TabDisplay Tab Display Tab Options Help Topics Notebook PC Online HelpPCS Connection Card comes with complete online help To get help on any topic Use the index to locate the topic you want to display About Window…Help Topics Handheld PC Help Topics Pocket PCPage Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only 92 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Switching Primary Cards Windows 98 SE and Me Windows 2000 and XP 94 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Click the card you want to stop On-Line Help and Version InformationClosing the Network Adapter Manager Windows Windows XPPage Troubleshooting Tips 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCPCS Connection Card with your notebook PC Problem Causes and Suggestions Wrong driver has been installedPCS Connection Manager Software displays this message Error When Clicking the Keypad, Nothing Happens Error Not In ServiceError Not able to prepare data services Windows 98 100 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Error Connection Seems SlowError Connection Gets Dropped Windows 2000 and XP Your computer Locate the existing driver Card should display under Modems as Sierra WirelessWindows 98 SE Double click the System icon Windows Locate the existing driver Update the driver102 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Replacing the Driver Click the Have Disk… button Updating the Driver Windows Me 104 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCClick Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 6 to 12 as prompted Panel Button, and click Next to proceed to the next window Correct driver is then installedLocation is checked. Enter d\Drivers\WinMe where d is Driver letter for your CD-ROM drive and click Next Windows XP Uninstalling the Existing Driver106 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Open the Control Panel by selecting Start Control Panel Installing the Windows XP PCS Connection Card Driver Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced onResolving Resource Conflicts To resolve a resource conflict in Windows 98 SE Uninstall and reinstall the PCS Connection Card driverLocate the device that you want to disable Is checked, and click OK Recommended and click Next to proceed to the next window To resolve a resource conflict in WindowsSelect Search for the best driver for your device Right click Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 PC Card Parent 110 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCClick Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 8 to 13 as prompted To resolve a resource conflict in Windows Me Device usage section of the window and click the OK button To resolve a resource conflict in Windows XP Updated software Recommended and click Next112 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Click Specify the location of the driver Advanced on Driver letter. Click Next Right click the Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 PC Card ParentSelect Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Finish and repeat steps 7 to 11 as prompted 114 Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PCPCS Connection CardTM with your Handheld or Pocket PC There was a failure in the host Error When Tapping the Keypad, Nothing Happens116 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC Process again. For instructions, see Error Not able to prepare data services PCS Connection Manager Software displays the message 118 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC Re-orient your antenna Tap the System tab Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager SoftwareOpen the Control Panel by selecting Start Settings Control Double tap the Remove Programs icon 120 PCS Vision 122 PCS VisionTM Web Messaging PCS Business ConnectionSM4A PCS Vision To launch the Web Browsing the Web With Your PCS Connection CardLaunching the Web Your User Name Signing Up for Web Updates MessagingPCS Messages Select Send when your message is ready to be delivered Using PCS EmailAccessing PCS Email Messages Menu for a full list of options PCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition PCS Vision FAQs 128 4A PCS Vision Technical Specifications Regulatory Information Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information 130 Technical Specifications 5A Technical Specifications LED Operation Solid red An error has occurred132 5A Technical Specifications LED Operation Approvals Compliant with Environmental SpecificationsRadio Frequency & Electrical Specifications Developers Group 134 Regulatory Information 5B Regulatory Information Regulatory Notices 136 5B Regulatory Information 5B Regulatory Information 138 5B Regulatory Information Safety Information Terms & Conditions Safety Information and Terms & Conditions 140 Safety and Notices 6A Safety and Notices Important Notice Safety and Hazards142 6A Safety and Notices Driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate Limitation of Liability Trademarks PatentsCopyright Comments Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions of ServicesTerms and Conditions of Services 6B Terms and Conditions Your phone 146 6B Terms and Conditions You must be at least 148 6B Terms and Conditions PCS Vision Third Generation Wireless Charges. For PCS Vision Service Solutions 150 6B Terms and Conditions 6B Terms and Conditions If you are on a Non-Term 152 6B Terms and Conditions 6B Terms and Conditions 154 6B Terms and Conditions 6B Terms and Conditions Use of PCS 156 6B Terms and Conditions We may give credit for a continuous 158 6B Terms and Conditions Any late or failed message delivery Your negligent or intentional act or omission 160 6B Terms and Conditions 6B Terms and Conditions This Agreement is governed by and must 162 6B Terms and Conditions 6B Terms and Conditions 164 Index Index Maintenance 14 memory You have new voicemail 43 messages, error. See Obtaining optimal 14 silent ringer Indicator 44 software Expire 83 indicator 44 sound