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About This Guide

This user guide is designed to provide you with all the information you need to install and use your PCS Connection Card.

▶Section 1 (which you are reading) gives you an overview of the card, providing the background information that is the basis for understanding the following sections.

▶Section 2 provides step-by-step instructions on installing the PCS Connection Card.

▶Section 3 provides step-by-step instructions on using the card.

▶Section 4 provides an introduction to PCS Vision Services.

▶Section 5 provides electrical, radio frequency, and other parameters of the PCS Connection Card for those who require technical information, as well as regulatory information.

▶Section 6 provides safety and liability information and the Terms and Conditions of use for the PCS Connection Card.

Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics

10 1A: Introducing the PCS Connection Card

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Sprint Nextel 550 manual About This Guide, 10 1A Introducing the PCS Connection Card

Contents

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 Introducing PCS Connection CardTM Network Card and a Phone Package Contents About this Guide1A 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 Activating and Using PCS Service Install the PCS Connection Manager SoftwareGetting Started 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 18 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Before you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must firstLaunch the PCS Connection Manager Software application System Requirements System Resource Requirements CD-ROM 20 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Documentation and then notebook software installation toClick Finish to close the last screen of the wizard From the CD start-up window, select notebook installation Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software Windows XPInstalling the PCS Connection Manager Software 22 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Installing the PCS Connection Card driverClick Finish and repeat steps 1 to 4 as prompted Inserting the PCS Connection Card Card is powered as soon as you insert itRemoving the PCS Connection Card Activating Your PCS Connection Card 24 2A Installation on Notebook PCsSelecting Menu Activation Wizard Click Finish on the final window of the wizard If your card is intended primarily for personal useCall Page Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs 28 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Install the software to the hostPocket PC System Requirements Handheld PC System Requirements Host System Requirements Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software To install the software, you can eitherTo install the software on the host From the CD start-up window, select To download the software to the Handheld/Pocket PC Downloading the Software to the Handheld/Pocket PCPocket PCs Handheld PCs To insert the PCS Connection Card into a Pocket PC 32 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCsCard. 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 PCS Connection Manager 38 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsSoftware by selecting Start Programs PCS Connection Manager Getting Help PCS Connection Manager Window Message area Indicator area Pocket PCs Message area Indicator area40 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Connection Displaying the Menu Items Menus are described in detail in Menu Options onKeypad Button Notebook / Handheld PCs Close button is used to exit the card software 42 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Message AreaNumber indicate that a voice call is being established Pocket PCs Description Indicator Area Successfully been set up or changedIndicates that you have new voicemail 44 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Indicator Area IconsVoice call is in progress Cdma network but not in a preferred roaming area 46 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Taskbar IconsGO Button On Pocket PCs, the icon is on the Today screen Status Icons Status Area Icons Page Data Connections Advantage of the card’s versatilityBasic Data Connection Information PCS Vision Connections 3B Data Connections Basics 50 3B Data Connections PCS Vision High-Speed Connections Click the Stop buttonTo make a PCS Vision connection To terminate a PCS Vision connection Dormant Connection 52 3B Data Connections Keypad Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Voicemail Voice Connections3C Voice Connections Voice Connection Features 54 3C Voice Connections Using the Keypad Click the keypad button Keypad appears Volume control 56 3C Voice Connections Clear a number You’ve entered Keypad is displayed when you tap Tools Voice CallTools Connections PCS Connection Manager Keypad 58 3C Voice Connections Click the Talk button Outgoing CallsOnce the call is answered, In Use is displayed When you receive an incoming call Incoming CallsTo answer a call 60 3C Voice Connections Voicemail Page Menu Options PCS Connection ManagerSM SoftwareOverview of Menu Items Description of Menu Items 3D Menu Options Overview of menu items 64 3D Menu Options Web Messaging Reading Web Messages The InboxTo read messages To delete messages Select the message header Right-click the message header and select Add Contact to Exiting the Web Messaging Window Phone Book Notebook PCAdding a Record to the Phone Book Dialing a Phone Number in the Phone Book Synchronization of Outlook and Your Phone Book Phone Book Handheld/Pocket PC Select Tools Phone BookSelect File Dial 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 To delete a record Select the record To delete all records in the Call LogClick Yes to confirm the deletion Displayed To enable or disable KeyGuard Check mark next to the option indicates that it is enabledKeyGuard Activation Wizard… Options… Use of the Options Window Sounds Tab Options Sounds Tab76 3D Menu Options File can be used OnlyPlayed Security Tab Security Tab OptionsNever in this field 78 3D Menu Options Code comes into effect Yes at this prompt to lock the cardTo change the lock code Tap OK Voice Tab Options Voice Tab80 3D Menu Options Auto-Hyphenation feature Sound is muted when checkedMinute Alert feature Phone number 82 3D Menu Options Web Messages Tab Options Web Messages TabNever from the drop-down menu General Tab Options General Tab84 3D Menu Options It is enabled when checked Your PCS Connection CardOptions in this field are Desktop shortcut or from the Start menu Typewriter-like keyboard Convey your messagePersons message 86 3D Menu Options Network Tab Display TabNetwork Tab Options Display Tab Options Online Help PCS Connection Card comes with complete online helpHelp Topics Notebook PC To get help on any topic About Window… Help Topics Handheld PCUse the index to locate the topic you want to display 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 On-Line Help and Version Information Closing the Network Adapter ManagerClick the card you want to stop Windows Windows XPPage 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Troubleshooting TipsPCS Connection Card with your notebook PC Wrong driver has been installed Problem Causes and SuggestionsPCS Connection Manager Software displays this message Error Not In Service Error When Clicking the Keypad, Nothing HappensError Not able to prepare data services Windows 98 Error Connection Seems Slow Error Connection Gets Dropped Windows 2000 and XP100 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Your computer Card should display under Modems as Sierra Wireless Windows 98 SELocate the existing driver Double click the System icon Locate the existing driver Update the driver 102 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCWindows Replacing the Driver Click the Have Disk… button Updating the Driver 104 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Click Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 6 to 12 as promptedWindows Me Panel Correct driver is then installed Location is checked. Enter d\Drivers\WinMe where d isButton, and click Next to proceed to the next window Driver letter for your CD-ROM drive and click Next Uninstalling the Existing Driver 106 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCWindows XP Open the Control Panel by selecting Start Control Panel Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced on Installing the Windows XP PCS Connection Card DriverResolving Resource Conflicts Uninstall and reinstall the PCS Connection Card driver Locate the device that you want to disableTo resolve a resource conflict in Windows 98 SE Is checked, and click OK To resolve a resource conflict in Windows Recommended and click Next to proceed to the next windowSelect Search for the best driver for your device 110 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Right click Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 PC Card ParentClick 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 Updated software Recommended and click Next 112 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCTo resolve a resource conflict in Windows XP Click Specify the location of the driver Advanced on Right click the Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 PC Card Parent Select Install from a list or specific location AdvancedDriver letter. Click Next Click Finish and repeat steps 7 to 11 as prompted 114 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PCPCS Connection CardTM with your Handheld or Pocket PC Error When Tapping the Keypad, Nothing Happens 116 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PCThere was a failure in the host 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 Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager Software Open the Control Panel by selecting Start Settings ControlTap the System tab Double tap the Remove Programs icon 120 PCS Vision 122 Web Messaging PCS Business ConnectionSM PCS VisionTM4A PCS Vision Browsing the Web With Your PCS Connection Card Launching the WebTo launch the Web Your User Name Messaging Signing Up for Web UpdatesPCS Messages Using PCS Email Accessing PCS Email MessagesSelect Send when your message is ready to be delivered 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 Solid red An error has occurred 132 5A Technical SpecificationsLED Operation LED Operation Environmental Specifications Radio Frequency & Electrical SpecificationsApprovals Compliant with 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 Safety and Hazards 142 6A Safety and NoticesImportant Notice Driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate Limitation of Liability Patents CopyrightTrademarks Comments Terms and Conditions of Services Terms and Conditions of ServicesTerms and Conditions 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