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Sprint Nextel 550 manual Message area Indicator area, Connection, Keypad button Minimize Button

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Notebook / Handheld PCs
Message area	Indicator area	Establish/cance
		a connection
		a connection


Keypad button	Minimize
Keypad button	button
	button
		Close
		button
Pocket PCs

Message area

Indicator area

Establish/cancel a connection

Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card

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Sprint Nextel 550 manual Message area Indicator area, Connection, Keypad button Minimize Button

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 NetworksPackage Contents Network Card and a PhoneAbout This Guide 10 1A Introducing the PCS Connection CardGetting Started With Your PCS Connection CardTM 1B Getting StartedGetting Started Activating and Using PCS ServiceInstall the PCS Connection Manager Software 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 PCsLaunch the PCS Connection Manager Software application 18 2A Installation on Notebook PCsBefore you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must first System RequirementsSystem Resource Requirements CD-ROM20 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 PCs28 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Install the software to the hostPocket PC System Requirements Handheld PC System Requirements Host System RequirementsTo install the software on the host Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM SoftwareTo install the software, you can either From the CD start-up window, selectPocket PCs To download the software to the Handheld/Pocket PCDownloading the Software to the Handheld/Pocket PC Handheld PCsTo 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 IndicatorsPCS Connection Manager 38 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsSoftware by selecting Start Programs PCS Connection Manager Getting Help PCS Connection Manager Window40 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Message area Indicator areaPocket PCs Message area Indicator area ConnectionKeypad Button Notebook / Handheld PCs Displaying the Menu ItemsMenus are described in detail in Menu Options on Close button is used to exit the card softwareNumber indicate that a voice call is being established 42 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsMessage Area Pocket PCs DescriptionIndicator 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 GO Button 46 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsTaskbar Icons On Pocket PCs, the icon is on the Today screenStatus Icons Status Area Icons Page Basic Data Connection Information PCS Vision Connections Data ConnectionsAdvantage of the card’s versatility 3B Data ConnectionsBasics 50 3B Data ConnectionsTo make a PCS Vision connection PCS Vision High-Speed ConnectionsClick the Stop button To terminate a PCS Vision connectionDormant Connection 52 3B Data ConnectionsKeypad Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Voicemail Voice Connections3C Voice Connections Voice Connection Features 54 3C Voice ConnectionsUsing the Keypad Click the keypad button Keypad appearsVolume control 56 3C Voice ConnectionsClear a number You’ve entered Keypad is displayed when you tap Tools Voice CallTools Connections PCS Connection Manager Keypad 58 3C Voice ConnectionsClick the Talk button Outgoing CallsOnce the call is answered, In Use is displayed To answer a call When you receive an incoming callIncoming Calls 60 3C Voice ConnectionsVoicemail Page Overview of Menu Items Description of Menu Items Menu OptionsPCS Connection ManagerSM Software 3D Menu OptionsOverview of menu items 64 3D Menu OptionsTo read messages Web MessagingReading Web Messages The Inbox To delete messagesSelect the message header Right-click the message header and select Add Contact toExiting 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 Select File Dial Phone Book Handheld/Pocket PCSelect Tools Phone Book 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 recordClick Yes to confirm the deletion To delete a record Select the recordTo delete all records in the Call Log DisplayedKeyGuard To enable or disable KeyGuardCheck mark next to the option indicates that it is enabled Activation Wizard…Options… Use of the Options WindowSounds Tab Options Sounds Tab76 3D Menu Options File can be used OnlyPlayed Never in this field Security TabSecurity Tab Options 78 3D Menu OptionsTo change the lock code Code comes into effectYes at this prompt to lock the card Tap OKVoice Tab Options Voice Tab80 3D Menu Options Minute Alert feature Auto-Hyphenation featureSound is muted when checked Phone number82 3D Menu Options Web Messages Tab Options Web Messages TabNever from the drop-down menu General Tab Options General Tab84 3D Menu Options Options in this field are It is enabled when checkedYour PCS Connection Card Desktop shortcut or from the Start menuPersons message Typewriter-like keyboardConvey your message 86 3D Menu OptionsNetwork Tab Options Network TabDisplay Tab Display Tab OptionsHelp Topics Notebook PC Online HelpPCS Connection Card comes with complete online help To get help on any topicUse 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 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 OnlyClick the card you want to stop On-Line Help and Version InformationClosing the Network Adapter Manager 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 98 100 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Error Connection Seems SlowError Connection Gets Dropped Windows 2000 and XP Your computerLocate the existing driver Card should display under Modems as Sierra WirelessWindows 98 SE Double click the System iconWindows Locate the existing driver Update the driver102 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Replacing the DriverClick the Have Disk… button Updating the DriverWindows Me 104 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCClick Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 6 to 12 as prompted PanelButton, 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 NextWindows XP Uninstalling the Existing Driver106 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Open the Control Panel by selecting Start Control PanelSelect Install from a list or specific location Advanced on Installing the Windows XP PCS Connection Card DriverResolving 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 OKTo 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 buttonTo 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 onDriver 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 prompted114 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC 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, seeError Not able to prepare data services PCS Connection Manager Software displays the message118 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC Re-orient your antennaTap the System tab Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager SoftwareOpen the Control Panel by selecting Start Settings Control Double tap the Remove Programs icon120 PCS Vision 122 Web Messaging PCS Business ConnectionSM PCS VisionTM4A PCS Vision To launch the Web Browsing the Web With Your PCS Connection CardLaunching the Web Your User NameMessaging Signing Up for Web UpdatesPCS Messages Select Send when your message is ready to be delivered Using PCS EmailAccessing PCS Email Messages 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 SpecificationsLED Operation Solid red An error has occurred132 5A Technical Specifications LED OperationApprovals Compliant with Environmental SpecificationsRadio Frequency & Electrical Specifications 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 NoticesImportant Notice Safety and Hazards142 6A Safety and Notices Driver or operator of any vehicle should not operateLimitation of Liability Trademarks PatentsCopyright CommentsTerms and Conditions Terms and Conditions of ServicesTerms and Conditions of Services 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