102 Section 4A: Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer
Getting Started
Before you can use your USB modem, you must first install the USB modem’s
software and configure the USB modem for your computer. The installation
process consists of:
䢇Software installation - Installing the WatcherLite software on your Mac
computer.
䢇Insertion of the rechargeable battery into the USB modem
䢇USB modem insertion and driver installation - Starting the WatcherLite software
and inserting the USB modem, which automatically installs the drivers on your
computer.
䢇USB modem activation and provisioning - Activating your Sprint account and
configuring the USB modem to use your account.
For technical support issues, please contact Apple. If you can’t recall your lock
code, contact Sprint Customer Service.
The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem is supported on a MacBook™, MacBook
Pro, PowerBook® G4, Power Mac® G5, or desktop iMac computer running Mac
OSX version 10.4 or newer.
To check your version, from the Apple menu ( ) choose About This Mac. If your
version is earlier than 10.4, then:
䢇Visit www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple for upgrading instructions.
– or –
1. In Finder™, choose Go > Applications > System Preferences.
2. Double-click the System Preferences icon.
3. Double-click Software Update.
4. Click Check Now.
If your USB modem has not been activated, you may also need access to a
telephone.
The software and drivers are on the CD included in your package. (Toget the latest
drivers and software, you can always go to www.sprint.com/downloads.)
CAUTION: Do not insert the USB modem into your computer’s USB slot before
installing the software.
Note: As part of the installation process you will be prompted to restart your
computer; save any open documents.