3C Voice Connections | Sprint Nextel 550 guide

Section 3C

Voice Connections

In This Section

▶The Keypad

▶Outgoing Calls

▶Incoming Calls

▶Voicemail

ou can use your PCS Connection Card to transform your notebook or Y pocket PC into a mobile phone simply by connecting a headset to the card and using the PCS Connection Manager interface to place and receive voice calls.

Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card

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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 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 PCS Connection Card Software Activating and Using PCS ServiceInstall the PCS Connection Manager Software Getting Started Pen and paper to write down your account information 14 1B Getting Started Care and Maintenance Installing the PCS Connection Card Installing PCS Connection CardPage 2A Installation on Notebook PCs Installation on Notebook PCs System Requirements 18 2A Installation on Notebook PCsBefore you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must first Launch the PCS Connection Manager Software application CD-ROM System Resource Requirements Click 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 PCs Pocket PC System Requirements Install the software to the host28 2B Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Host System Requirements Handheld PC System Requirements From the CD start-up window, select Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM SoftwareTo install the software, you can either To install the software on the host Handheld PCs To download the software to the Handheld/Pocket PCDownloading the Software to the Handheld/Pocket PC Pocket PCs Card. 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 Indicators Software by selecting Start Programs PCS Connection Manager 38 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsPCS Connection Manager PCS Connection Manager Window Getting Help Connection Message area Indicator areaPocket PCs Message area Indicator area 40 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators Close button is used to exit the card software Displaying the Menu ItemsMenus are described in detail in Menu Options on Keypad Button Notebook / Handheld PCs Pocket PCs Description 42 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsMessage Area Number indicate that a voice call is being established Indicates 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 On Pocket PCs, the icon is on the Today screen 46 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and IndicatorsTaskbar Icons GO Button Status Icons Status Area Icons Page 3B Data Connections Data ConnectionsAdvantage of the card’s versatility Basic Data Connection Information PCS Vision Connections 50 3B Data Connections Basics To terminate a PCS Vision connection PCS Vision High-Speed ConnectionsClick the Stop button To make a PCS Vision connection 52 3B Data Connections Dormant Connection 3C Voice Connections Voice ConnectionsKeypad Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Voicemail 54 3C Voice Connections 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 CallClear a number You’ve entered 58 3C Voice Connections PCS Connection Manager Keypad Once the call is answered, In Use is displayed Outgoing CallsClick the Talk button 60 3C Voice Connections When you receive an incoming callIncoming Calls To answer a call Voicemail Page 3D Menu Options Menu OptionsPCS Connection ManagerSM Software Overview of Menu Items Description of Menu Items 64 3D Menu Options Overview of menu items To delete messages Web MessagingReading Web Messages The Inbox To read 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 PCExiting the Web Messaging Window Dialing a Phone Number in the Phone Book Synchronization of Outlook and Your Phone Book 70 3D Menu Options Phone Book Handheld/Pocket PCSelect Tools Phone Book Select File Dial 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 Displayed To delete a record Select the recordTo delete all records in the Call Log Click Yes to confirm the deletion Activation Wizard… To enable or disable KeyGuardCheck mark next to the option indicates that it is enabled KeyGuard Use of the Options Window Options… 76 3D Menu Options Sounds TabSounds Tab Options Played OnlyFile can be used 78 3D Menu Options Security TabSecurity Tab Options Never in this field Tap OK Code comes into effectYes at this prompt to lock the card To change the lock code 80 3D Menu Options Voice TabVoice Tab Options Phone number Auto-Hyphenation featureSound is muted when checked Minute Alert feature 82 3D Menu Options Never from the drop-down menu Web Messages TabWeb Messages Tab Options 84 3D Menu Options General TabGeneral Tab Options Desktop shortcut or from the Start menu It is enabled when checkedYour PCS Connection Card Options in this field are 86 3D Menu Options Typewriter-like keyboardConvey your message Persons message Display Tab Options Network TabDisplay Tab Network Tab Options To get help on any topic Online HelpPCS Connection Card comes with complete online help Help Topics Notebook PC Help Topics Pocket PC About Window…Help Topics Handheld PC Use the index to locate the topic you want to displayPage 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only 92 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Windows 98 SE and Me Switching Primary Cards 94 3E The Network Adapter Manager Notebooks Only Windows 2000 and XP Windows Windows XP On-Line Help and Version InformationClosing the Network Adapter Manager Click the card you want to stopPage 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 Your computer Error Connection Seems SlowError Connection Gets Dropped Windows 2000 and XP 100 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Double click the System icon Card should display under Modems as Sierra WirelessWindows 98 SE Locate the existing driver Replacing the Driver Locate the existing driver Update the driver102 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Windows Updating the Driver Click the Have Disk… button Panel 104 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PCClick Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 6 to 12 as prompted Windows Me Driver letter for your CD-ROM drive and click Next Correct driver is then installedLocation is checked. Enter d\Drivers\WinMe where d is Button, and click Next to proceed to the next window Open the Control Panel by selecting Start Control Panel Uninstalling the Existing Driver106 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC Windows XP Resolving Resource Conflicts Installing the Windows XP PCS Connection Card DriverSelect Install from a list or specific location Advanced on Is checked, and click OK Uninstall and reinstall the PCS Connection Card driverLocate the device that you want to disable To resolve a resource conflict in Windows 98 SE Select 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 Me Click Specify the location of the driver Advanced on Updated software Recommended and click Next112 3F Troubleshooting Tips Notebook PC To resolve a resource conflict in Windows XP Click Finish and repeat steps 7 to 11 as prompted Right click the Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 PC Card ParentSelect Install from a list or specific location Advanced Driver letter. Click Next 114 PCS Connection CardTM with your Handheld or Pocket PC Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC Process again. For instructions, see Error When Tapping the Keypad, Nothing Happens116 3G Troubleshooting Tips Handheld / Pocket PC There was a failure in the host 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 Double tap the Remove Programs icon Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager SoftwareOpen the Control Panel by selecting Start Settings Control Tap the System tab 120 PCS Vision 122 4A PCS Vision PCS VisionTMWeb Messaging PCS Business ConnectionSM Your User Name Browsing the Web With Your PCS Connection CardLaunching the Web To launch the Web PCS Messages Signing Up for Web UpdatesMessaging Menu for a full list of options Using PCS EmailAccessing PCS Email Messages Select Send when your message is ready to be delivered PCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition 128 4A PCS Vision PCS Vision FAQs Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Technical Specifications Regulatory Information 130 5A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications LED Operation Solid red An error has occurred132 5A Technical Specifications LED Operation Developers Group Environmental SpecificationsRadio Frequency & Electrical Specifications Approvals Compliant with 134 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 140 6A Safety and Notices Safety and Notices Driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate Safety and Hazards142 6A Safety and Notices Important Notice Limitation of Liability Comments PatentsCopyright Trademarks 6B Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions of ServicesTerms and Conditions of Services 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 164 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

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