Sprint Nextel 550 Getting Started, PCS Connection Card Software, Activating and Using PCS Service

Getting Started

Before you can begin using the PCS Connection Card, you must:

1.Install the PCS Connection Manager Software.

2.Activate your PCS Account and configure the PCS Connection Card to use your account, unless the card has been pre-activated.

The PCS Connection Card Software

The PCS Connection Card comes with this software:

▶PCS Connection Manager, which allows you to manage the card and monitor your connections.

▶(For notebook PCs only) An application called the Network Adapter Manager that allows you to switch between the PCS Connection Card and other network cards

▶The driver software that forms the interface between the network card and your Windows operating system

The software must be installed before you insert the PCS Connection Card for the first time. Detailed instructions are provided, starting on page 17 (for notebook PCs) and on page 27 (for Handheld / Pocket PCs).

Activating and Using PCS Service

Before using your PCS Connection Card, you must first set up your PCS wireless network account.

To set up your PCS Connection Card wireless network account:

Call PCS Customer Service Solutions.

▶If you will be using your PCS Connection Card primarily for business purposes, call 1-877-789-3969.

▶If your card is intended primarily for personal use, call

1-888-715-4588.

You should have the following information available:

▶Your billing address

▶Your Social Security or Tax ID number

▶Your driver’s license number

Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics

12 1B: Getting Started