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Sprint Nextel 550 manual Getting Started With Your PCS Connection CardTM, 1B Getting Started

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Section 1B

Getting Started With Your

PCS Connection CardTM

In This Section

▶The PCS Connection Card Software

▶Activating and Configuring Your Account

▶Care and Maintenance

his section outlines the basics of getting started with your TPCS Connection Card, including installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software and inserting and activating your card.

Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics

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Sprint Nextel 550 manual Getting Started With Your PCS Connection CardTM, 1B Getting Started

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 PCS Vision Introduction to this User’s GuidePage PCS Connection Card Basics PCS Connection Card BasicsPage 1A Introducing the PCS Connection Card Network Card and a Phone Package Contents About this GuideIntroducing PCS Connection CardTM Cdma Networks Your PCS Connection CardNetwork Card and a Phone Package Contents10 1A Introducing the PCS Connection Card About This Guide1B Getting Started Getting Started With Your PCS Connection CardTMInstall the PCS Connection Manager Software Activating and Using PCS ServiceGetting Started PCS Connection Card SoftwarePen and paper to write down your account information 14 1B Getting Started Care and MaintenanceInstalling the PCS Connection Card Installing PCS Connection CardPage 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Installation on Notebook PCsBefore you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must first 18 2A Installation on Notebook PCsLaunch the PCS Connection Manager Software application System RequirementsCD-ROM System Resource RequirementsClick Finish to close the last screen of the wizard Documentation and then notebook software installation to20 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software Windows XPFrom the CD start-up window, select notebook installation Click Finish and repeat steps 1 to 4 as prompted Installing the PCS Connection Card driver22 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Removing the PCS Connection Card Card is powered as soon as you insert itInserting the PCS Connection Card Selecting Menu Activation Wizard 24 2A Installation on Notebook PCsActivating Your PCS Connection Card Call If your card is intended primarily for personal useClick Finish on the final window of the wizard Page 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCsPocket PC System Requirements Install the software to the host28 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Host System Requirements Handheld PC System RequirementsTo install the software, you can either Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM SoftwareTo install the software on the host From the CD start-up window, selectDownloading the Software to the Handheld/Pocket PC To download the software to the Handheld/Pocket PCPocket PCs Handheld PCsCard. do not Force 32 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCsTo insert the PCS Connection Card into a Pocket PC To insert the PCS Connection Card into a Handheld PC 34 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Using the PCS Connection Card Using PCS Connection CardPage 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators PCS Connection ManagerSM Window and IndicatorsSoftware by selecting Start Programs PCS Connection Manager 38 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsPCS Connection Manager PCS Connection Manager Window Getting HelpPocket PCs Message area Indicator area Message area Indicator area40 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators ConnectionMenus are described in detail in Menu Options on Displaying the Menu ItemsKeypad Button Notebook / Handheld PCs Close button is used to exit the card softwareMessage Area 42 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsNumber indicate that a voice call is being established Pocket PCs DescriptionIndicates that you have new voicemail Successfully been set up or changedIndicator Area Voice call is in progress Indicator Area Icons44 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Cdma network but not in a preferred roaming area Taskbar Icons 46 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsGO Button On Pocket PCs, the icon is on the Today screenStatus Icons Status Area Icons Page Advantage of the card’s versatility Data ConnectionsBasic Data Connection Information PCS Vision Connections 3B Data Connections50 3B Data Connections BasicsClick the Stop button PCS Vision High-Speed ConnectionsTo make a PCS Vision connection To terminate a PCS Vision connection52 3B Data Connections Dormant Connection3C Voice Connections Voice ConnectionsKeypad Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Voicemail 54 3C Voice Connections Voice Connection FeaturesClick the keypad button Keypad appears Using the Keypad56 3C Voice Connections Volume controlTools Connections Keypad is displayed when you tap Tools Voice CallClear a number You’ve entered 58 3C Voice Connections PCS Connection Manager KeypadOnce the call is answered, In Use is displayed Outgoing CallsClick the Talk button Incoming Calls When you receive an incoming callTo answer a call 60 3C Voice ConnectionsVoicemail Page PCS Connection ManagerSM Software Menu OptionsOverview of Menu Items Description of Menu Items 3D Menu Options64 3D Menu Options Overview of menu itemsReading Web Messages The Inbox Web MessagingTo read messages To delete messagesRight-click the message header and select Add Contact to Select the message headerAdding a Record to the Phone Book Phone Book Notebook PCExiting the Web Messaging Window Dialing a Phone Number in the Phone Book Synchronization of Outlook and Your Phone Book Select Tools Phone Book Phone Book Handheld/Pocket PCSelect File Dial 70 3D Menu OptionsCall Log Always On Top Notebooks OnlyTo add an entry to the phone book Select the record To save the information in the Call Log to a text fileTo delete all records in the Call Log To delete a record Select the recordClick Yes to confirm the deletion DisplayedCheck mark next to the option indicates that it is enabled To enable or disable KeyGuardKeyGuard Activation Wizard…Use of the Options Window Options…76 3D Menu Options Sounds TabSounds Tab Options Played OnlyFile can be used Security Tab Options Security TabNever in this field 78 3D Menu OptionsYes at this prompt to lock the card Code comes into effectTo change the lock code Tap OK80 3D Menu Options Voice TabVoice Tab Options Sound is muted when checked Auto-Hyphenation featureMinute Alert feature Phone number82 3D Menu Options Never from the drop-down menu Web Messages TabWeb Messages Tab Options 84 3D Menu Options General TabGeneral Tab Options Your PCS Connection Card It is enabled when checkedOptions in this field are Desktop shortcut or from the Start menuConvey your message Typewriter-like keyboardPersons message 86 3D Menu OptionsDisplay Tab Network TabNetwork Tab Options Display Tab OptionsPCS Connection Card comes with complete online help Online HelpHelp Topics Notebook PC To get help on any topicHelp Topics Handheld PC About Window…Use the index to locate the topic you want to display Help Topics Pocket PCPage 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only92 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Windows 98 SE and Me Switching Primary Cards94 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Windows 2000 and XPClosing the Network Adapter Manager On-Line Help and Version InformationClick the card you want to stop Windows Windows XPPage PCS Connection Card with your notebook PC Troubleshooting Tips3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC PCS Connection Manager Software displays this message Problem Causes and SuggestionsWrong driver has been installed Error Not able to prepare data services Windows 98 Error When Clicking the Keypad, Nothing HappensError Not In Service Error Connection Gets Dropped Windows 2000 and XP Error Connection Seems Slow100 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Your computerWindows 98 SE Card should display under Modems as Sierra WirelessLocate the existing driver Double click the System icon102 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Locate the existing driver Update the driverWindows Replacing the DriverUpdating the Driver Click the Have Disk… buttonClick Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 6 to 12 as prompted 104 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCWindows Me PanelLocation is checked. Enter d\Drivers\WinMe where d is Correct driver is then installedButton, and click Next to proceed to the next window Driver letter for your CD-ROM drive and click Next106 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Uninstalling the Existing DriverWindows XP Open the Control Panel by selecting Start Control PanelResolving Resource Conflicts Installing the Windows XP PCS Connection Card DriverSelect Install from a list or specific location Advanced on Locate the device that you want to disable Uninstall and reinstall the PCS Connection Card driverTo resolve a resource conflict in Windows 98 SE Is checked, and click OKSelect Search for the best driver for your device Recommended and click Next to proceed to the next windowTo resolve a resource conflict in Windows Click Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 8 to 13 as prompted Right click Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 PC Card Parent110 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Device usage section of the window and click the OK button To resolve a resource conflict in Windows Me112 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Updated software Recommended and click NextTo resolve a resource conflict in Windows XP Click Specify the location of the driver Advanced onSelect Install from a list or specific location Advanced Right click the Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 PC Card ParentDriver letter. Click Next Click Finish and repeat steps 7 to 11 as prompted114 PCS Connection CardTM with your Handheld or Pocket PC Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC 116 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC Error When Tapping the Keypad, Nothing HappensThere was a failure in the host Process again. For instructions, seePCS Connection Manager Software displays the message Error Not able to prepare data servicesRe-orient your antenna 118 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PCOpen the Control Panel by selecting Start Settings Control Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager SoftwareTap the System tab Double tap the Remove Programs icon120 PCS Vision 122 4A PCS Vision PCS VisionTMWeb Messaging PCS Business ConnectionSM Launching the Web Browsing the Web With Your PCS Connection CardTo launch the Web Your User NamePCS Messages Signing Up for Web UpdatesMessaging Accessing PCS Email Messages Using PCS EmailSelect Send when your message is ready to be delivered Menu for a full list of optionsPCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition 128 4A PCS Vision PCS Vision FAQsTechnical Specifications and Regulatory Information Technical Specifications Regulatory Information130 5A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications132 5A Technical Specifications Solid red An error has occurredLED Operation LED OperationRadio Frequency & Electrical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsApprovals Compliant with Developers Group134 5B Regulatory Information Regulatory Information136 5B Regulatory Information Regulatory Notices5B Regulatory Information 138 5B Regulatory Information Safety Information and Terms & Conditions Safety Information Terms & Conditions140 6A Safety and Notices Safety and Notices142 6A Safety and Notices Safety and HazardsImportant Notice Driver or operator of any vehicle should not operateLimitation of Liability Copyright PatentsTrademarks CommentsTerms and Conditions of Services Terms and Conditions of ServicesTerms and Conditions 6B Terms and Conditions146 6B Terms and Conditions Your phoneYou must be at least 148 6B Terms and Conditions PCS Vision Third Generation Wireless Charges. For PCS Vision 150 6B Terms and Conditions Service Solutions6B Terms and Conditions 152 6B Terms and Conditions If you are on a Non-Term6B Terms and Conditions 154 6B Terms and Conditions 6B Terms and Conditions 156 6B Terms and Conditions Use of PCSWe may give credit for a continuous 158 6B Terms and Conditions Any late or failed message delivery 160 6B Terms and Conditions Your negligent or intentional act or omission6B Terms and Conditions 162 6B Terms and Conditions This Agreement is governed by and must6B Terms and Conditions 164 Index IndexMaintenance 14 memory You have new voicemail 43 messages, error. See Obtaining optimal 14 silent ringer Indicator 44 software Expire 83 indicator 44 sound