User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
3B. Data Connections
3E. The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only
Specifications and Regulatory Information
Welcome to Sprint
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PCS Vision
Introduction to this User’s Guide
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PCS Connection Card Basics
PCS Connection Card Basics
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1A Introducing the PCS Connection Card
Network Card and a Phone Package Contents About this Guide
Introducing PCS Connection CardTM
Cdma Networks
Your PCS Connection Card
Network Card and a Phone
Package Contents
10 1A Introducing the PCS Connection Card
About This Guide
1B Getting Started
Getting Started With Your PCS Connection CardTM
Install the PCS Connection Manager Software
Activating and Using PCS Service
Getting Started
PCS Connection Card Software
Pen and paper to write down your account information
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Care and Maintenance
Installing the PCS Connection Card
Installing PCS Connection Card
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2A Installation on Notebook PCs
Installation on Notebook PCs
Before you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must first
18 2A Installation on Notebook PCs
Launch the PCS Connection Manager Software application
System Requirements
CD-ROM
System Resource Requirements
Click Finish to close the last screen of the wizard
Documentation and then notebook software installation to
20 2A Installation on Notebook PCs
Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software
Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software Windows XP
From the CD start-up window, select notebook installation
Click Finish and repeat steps 1 to 4 as prompted
Installing the PCS Connection Card driver
22 2A Installation on Notebook PCs
Removing the PCS Connection Card
Card is powered as soon as you insert it
Inserting the PCS Connection Card
Selecting Menu Activation Wizard
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Activating Your PCS Connection Card
Call
If your card is intended primarily for personal use
Click Finish on the final window of the wizard
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2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs
Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs
Pocket PC System Requirements
Install the software to the host
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Host System Requirements
Handheld PC System Requirements
To install the software, you can either
Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software
To install the software on the host
From the CD start-up window, select
Downloading the Software to the Handheld/Pocket PC
To download the software to the Handheld/Pocket PC
Pocket PCs
Handheld PCs
Card. do not Force
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To insert the PCS Connection Card into a Pocket PC
To insert the PCS Connection Card into a Handheld PC
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Using the PCS Connection Card
Using PCS Connection Card
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3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators
PCS Connection ManagerSM Window and Indicators
Software by selecting Start Programs PCS Connection Manager
38 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators
PCS Connection Manager
PCS Connection Manager Window
Getting Help
Pocket PCs Message area Indicator area
Message area Indicator area
40 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators
Connection
Menus are described in detail in Menu Options on
Displaying the Menu Items
Keypad Button Notebook / Handheld PCs
Close button is used to exit the card software
Message Area
42 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators
Number indicate that a voice call is being established
Pocket PCs Description
Indicates that you have new voicemail
Successfully been set up or changed
Indicator Area
Voice call is in progress
Indicator Area Icons
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Cdma network but not in a preferred roaming area
Taskbar Icons
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GO Button
On Pocket PCs, the icon is on the Today screen
Status Icons Status Area Icons
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Advantage of the card’s versatility
Data Connections
Basic Data Connection Information PCS Vision Connections
3B Data Connections
50 3B Data Connections
Basics
Click the Stop button
PCS Vision High-Speed Connections
To make a PCS Vision connection
To terminate a PCS Vision connection
52 3B Data Connections
Dormant Connection
3C Voice Connections
Voice Connections
Keypad Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Voicemail
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Voice Connection Features
Click the keypad button Keypad appears
Using the Keypad
56 3C Voice Connections
Volume control
Tools Connections
Keypad is displayed when you tap Tools Voice Call
Clear a number You’ve entered
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PCS Connection Manager Keypad
Once the call is answered, In Use is displayed
Outgoing Calls
Click the Talk button
Incoming Calls
When you receive an incoming call
To answer a call
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Voicemail
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PCS Connection ManagerSM Software
Menu Options
Overview of Menu Items Description of Menu Items
3D Menu Options
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Overview of menu items
Reading Web Messages The Inbox
Web Messaging
To read messages
To delete messages
Right-click the message header and select Add Contact to
Select the message header
Adding a Record to the Phone Book
Phone Book Notebook PC
Exiting 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 PC
Select File Dial
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Call Log
Always On Top Notebooks Only
To add an entry to the phone book Select the record
To save the information in the Call Log to a text file
To delete all records in the Call Log
To delete a record Select the record
Click Yes to confirm the deletion
Displayed
Check mark next to the option indicates that it is enabled
To enable or disable KeyGuard
KeyGuard
Activation Wizard…
Use of the Options Window
Options…
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Sounds Tab
Sounds Tab Options
Played
Only
File can be used
Security Tab Options
Security Tab
Never in this field
78 3D Menu Options
Yes at this prompt to lock the card
Code comes into effect
To change the lock code
Tap OK
80 3D Menu Options
Voice Tab
Voice Tab Options
Sound is muted when checked
Auto-Hyphenation feature
Minute Alert feature
Phone number
82 3D Menu Options
Never from the drop-down menu
Web Messages Tab
Web Messages Tab Options
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General Tab
General Tab Options
Your PCS Connection Card
It is enabled when checked
Options in this field are
Desktop shortcut or from the Start menu
Convey your message
Typewriter-like keyboard
Persons message
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Display Tab
Network Tab
Network Tab Options
Display Tab Options
PCS Connection Card comes with complete online help
Online Help
Help Topics Notebook PC
To get help on any topic
Help Topics Handheld PC
About Window…
Use the index to locate the topic you want to display
Help Topics Pocket PC
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3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only
Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only
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Windows 98 SE and Me
Switching Primary Cards
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Windows 2000 and XP
Closing the Network Adapter Manager
On-Line Help and Version Information
Click the card you want to stop
Windows Windows XP
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PCS Connection Card with your notebook PC
Troubleshooting Tips
3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC
PCS Connection Manager Software displays this message
Problem Causes and Suggestions
Wrong driver has been installed
Error Not able to prepare data services Windows 98
Error When Clicking the Keypad, Nothing Happens
Error Not In Service
Error Connection Gets Dropped Windows 2000 and XP
Error Connection Seems Slow
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Your computer
Windows 98 SE
Card should display under Modems as Sierra Wireless
Locate the existing driver
Double click the System icon
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Locate the existing driver Update the driver
Windows
Replacing the Driver
Updating the Driver
Click the Have Disk… button
Click Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 6 to 12 as prompted
104 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC
Windows Me
Panel
Location is checked. Enter d\Drivers\WinMe where d is
Correct driver is then installed
Button, and click Next to proceed to the next window
Driver letter for your CD-ROM drive and click Next
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Uninstalling the Existing Driver
Windows XP
Open the Control Panel by selecting Start Control Panel
Resolving Resource Conflicts
Installing the Windows XP PCS Connection Card Driver
Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced on
Locate the device that you want to disable
Uninstall and reinstall the PCS Connection Card driver
To resolve a resource conflict in Windows 98 SE
Is checked, and click OK
Select Search for the best driver for your device
Recommended and click Next to proceed to the next window
To 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 Parent
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Device usage section of the window and click the OK button
To resolve a resource conflict in Windows Me
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Updated software Recommended and click Next
To resolve a resource conflict in Windows XP
Click Specify the location of the driver Advanced on
Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced
Right click the Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 PC Card Parent
Driver letter. Click Next
Click Finish and repeat steps 7 to 11 as prompted
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PCS Connection CardTM with your Handheld or Pocket PC
Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC
3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC
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Error When Tapping the Keypad, Nothing Happens
There was a failure in the host
Process again. For instructions, see
PCS Connection Manager Software displays the message
Error Not able to prepare data services
Re-orient your antenna
118 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC
Open the Control Panel by selecting Start Settings Control
Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager Software
Tap the System tab
Double tap the Remove Programs icon
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PCS Vision
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4A PCS Vision
PCS VisionTM
Web Messaging PCS Business ConnectionSM
Launching the Web
Browsing the Web With Your PCS Connection Card
To launch the Web
Your User Name
PCS Messages
Signing Up for Web Updates
Messaging
Accessing PCS Email Messages
Using PCS Email
Select Send when your message is ready to be delivered
Menu for a full list of options
PCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition
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PCS Vision FAQs
Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information
Technical Specifications Regulatory Information
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5A Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
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Solid red An error has occurred
LED Operation
LED Operation
Radio Frequency & Electrical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Approvals Compliant with
Developers Group
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5B Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
136 5B Regulatory Information
Regulatory Notices
5B Regulatory Information
138 5B Regulatory Information
Safety Information and Terms & Conditions
Safety Information Terms & Conditions
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6A Safety and Notices
Safety and Notices
142 6A Safety and Notices
Safety and Hazards
Important Notice
Driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate
Limitation of Liability
Copyright
Patents
Trademarks
Comments
Terms and Conditions of Services
Terms and Conditions of Services
Terms and Conditions
6B Terms and Conditions
146 6B Terms and Conditions
Your phone
You must be at least
148 6B Terms and Conditions
PCS Vision Third Generation Wireless Charges. For PCS Vision
150 6B Terms and Conditions
Service Solutions
6B Terms and Conditions
152 6B Terms and Conditions
If you are on a Non-Term
6B Terms and Conditions
154 6B Terms and Conditions
6B Terms and Conditions
156 6B Terms and Conditions
Use of PCS
We 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 omission
6B Terms and Conditions
162 6B Terms and Conditions
This Agreement is governed by and must
6B Terms and Conditions
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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