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Sprint Nextel 550 manual Care and Maintenance, 14 1B Getting Started

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Care and Maintenance

As with any electronic device, the PCS Connection Card must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the card:

▶Do not apply adhesive labels to the card. This may cause the card to become jammed inside the card slot.

▶Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the antenna is perpendicular to the modem. The antenna should bend easily at the hinge. Do not forcefully bend the antenna.

▶When storing or transporting your PC in a case (such as a notebook case), remove the antenna and store it in a compartment where it cannot be crushed or broken.

▶The card should fit easily into your PC slot. Forcing the card into a slot may damage connector pins.

▶Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.

▶When not installed in your computer, store the card in a safe place.

Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics

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Sprint Nextel 550 manual Care and Maintenance, 14 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 Introduction to this User’s Guide PCS VisionPage 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 Your PCS Connection Card Cdma NetworksPackage Contents Network Card and a PhoneAbout This Guide 10 1A Introducing the PCS Connection CardGetting Started With Your PCS Connection CardTM 1B Getting StartedActivating and Using PCS Service Install the PCS Connection Manager SoftwareGetting Started PCS Connection Card SoftwarePen and paper to write down your account information Care and Maintenance 14 1B Getting StartedInstalling PCS Connection Card Installing the PCS Connection CardPage Installation on Notebook PCs 2A Installation on Notebook PCs18 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Before you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must firstLaunch the PCS Connection Manager Software application System RequirementsSystem Resource Requirements CD-ROMClick 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 Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCsPocket PC System Requirements Install the software to the host28 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Handheld PC System Requirements Host System RequirementsInstalling the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software To install the software, you can eitherTo install the software on the host From the CD start-up window, selectTo download the software to the Handheld/Pocket PC Downloading 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 PCS Connection Card Using the PCS Connection CardPage PCS Connection ManagerSM Window and Indicators 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsSoftware by selecting Start Programs PCS Connection Manager 38 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsPCS Connection Manager Getting Help PCS Connection Manager WindowMessage area Indicator area Pocket PCs Message area Indicator area40 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators ConnectionDisplaying the Menu Items Menus are described in detail in Menu Options onKeypad Button Notebook / Handheld PCs Close button is used to exit the card software42 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Message AreaNumber 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 46 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Taskbar IconsGO Button On Pocket PCs, the icon is on the Today screenStatus Icons Status Area Icons Page Data Connections Advantage of the card’s versatilityBasic Data Connection Information PCS Vision Connections 3B Data ConnectionsBasics 50 3B Data ConnectionsPCS Vision High-Speed Connections Click the Stop buttonTo make a PCS Vision connection To terminate a PCS Vision connectionDormant Connection 52 3B Data Connections3C Voice Connections Voice ConnectionsKeypad Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Voicemail Voice Connection Features 54 3C Voice ConnectionsUsing the Keypad Click the keypad button Keypad appearsVolume control 56 3C Voice ConnectionsTools Connections Keypad is displayed when you tap Tools Voice CallClear a number You’ve entered PCS Connection Manager Keypad 58 3C Voice ConnectionsOnce the call is answered, In Use is displayed Outgoing CallsClick the Talk button When you receive an incoming call Incoming CallsTo answer a call 60 3C Voice ConnectionsVoicemail Page Menu Options PCS Connection ManagerSM SoftwareOverview of Menu Items Description of Menu Items 3D Menu OptionsOverview of menu items 64 3D Menu OptionsWeb Messaging Reading Web Messages The InboxTo read messages To delete messagesSelect the message header Right-click the message header and select Add Contact toAdding 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 Phone Book Handheld/Pocket PC Select Tools Phone BookSelect File Dial 70 3D Menu OptionsAlways On Top Notebooks Only Call LogTo save the information in the Call Log to a text file To add an entry to the phone book Select the recordTo delete a record Select the record To delete all records in the Call LogClick Yes to confirm the deletion DisplayedTo enable or disable KeyGuard Check mark next to the option indicates that it is enabledKeyGuard Activation Wizard…Options… Use of the Options Window76 3D Menu Options Sounds TabSounds Tab Options Played OnlyFile can be used Security Tab Security Tab OptionsNever in this field 78 3D Menu OptionsCode comes into effect Yes at this prompt to lock the cardTo change the lock code Tap OK80 3D Menu Options Voice TabVoice Tab Options Auto-Hyphenation feature Sound is muted when checkedMinute 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 It is enabled when checked Your PCS Connection CardOptions in this field are Desktop shortcut or from the Start menuTypewriter-like keyboard Convey your messagePersons message 86 3D Menu OptionsNetwork Tab Display TabNetwork Tab Options Display Tab OptionsOnline Help PCS Connection Card comes with complete online helpHelp Topics Notebook PC To get help on any topicAbout 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 Only92 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Switching Primary Cards Windows 98 SE and MeWindows 2000 and XP 94 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks OnlyOn-Line Help and Version Information Closing the Network Adapter ManagerClick 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 Seems Slow Error Connection Gets Dropped Windows 2000 and XP100 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Your computerCard should display under Modems as Sierra Wireless Windows 98 SELocate the existing driver Double click the System iconLocate the existing driver Update the driver 102 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCWindows Replacing the DriverClick the Have Disk… button Updating the Driver104 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Click Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 6 to 12 as promptedWindows Me PanelCorrect 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 NextUninstalling the Existing Driver 106 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCWindows 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 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 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 To resolve a resource conflict in Windows Me Device usage section of the window and click the OK buttonUpdated 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 onRight 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 prompted114 PCS Connection CardTM with your Handheld or Pocket PC Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / 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, seeError Not able to prepare data services PCS Connection Manager Software displays the message118 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC Re-orient your antennaUninstalling the PCS Connection Manager Software Open the Control Panel by selecting Start Settings ControlTap the System tab Double tap the Remove Programs icon120 PCS Vision 122 4A PCS Vision PCS VisionTMWeb Messaging PCS Business ConnectionSM Browsing the Web With Your PCS Connection Card Launching the WebTo launch the Web Your User NamePCS Messages Signing Up for Web UpdatesMessaging Using PCS Email Accessing PCS Email MessagesSelect Send when your message is ready to be delivered Menu for a full list of optionsPCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition PCS Vision FAQs 128 4A PCS VisionTechnical Specifications Regulatory Information Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information130 Technical Specifications 5A Technical SpecificationsSolid red An error has occurred 132 5A Technical SpecificationsLED Operation LED OperationEnvironmental Specifications Radio Frequency & Electrical SpecificationsApprovals Compliant with Developers Group134 Regulatory Information 5B Regulatory InformationRegulatory Notices 136 5B Regulatory Information5B Regulatory Information 138 5B Regulatory Information Safety Information Terms & Conditions Safety Information and Terms & Conditions140 Safety and Notices 6A Safety and NoticesSafety and Hazards 142 6A Safety and NoticesImportant Notice Driver or operator of any vehicle should not operateLimitation of Liability Patents CopyrightTrademarks CommentsTerms and Conditions of Services Terms and Conditions of ServicesTerms and Conditions 6B Terms and ConditionsYour phone 146 6B Terms and ConditionsYou must be at least 148 6B Terms and Conditions PCS Vision Third Generation Wireless Charges. For PCS Vision Service Solutions 150 6B Terms and Conditions6B Terms and Conditions If you are on a Non-Term 152 6B Terms and Conditions6B Terms and Conditions 154 6B Terms and Conditions 6B Terms and Conditions Use of PCS 156 6B Terms and ConditionsWe 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 Conditions6B Terms and Conditions This Agreement is governed by and must 162 6B Terms and Conditions6B 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