Tools | Sprint Nextel 595U specification

Section 3D

Tools

In This Section

♦Viewing the Connection History

♦Viewing Alerts

♦Running Diagnostics

♦Updating the Software

♦About Sprint Mobile Broadband

This chapter describes various features you can use to view information about the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem and the Sprint Connection Manager software on your Windows computer.

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Contents

Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Table of Contents 3B. Menu Options 3C. Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings3D. Tools 3E. Frequently Asked Questions Windows Why won’t my laptop go into hibernation mode when using my 117 3F. Troubleshooting Tips Windows119 6B. Terms and Conditions 5B. Regulatory InformationGlossary and Index 7A. Glossary 7B. Index Welcome to Sprint Introduction Tip Basics of Your USB Modem Page Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Cdma Networks One Touch Activation Package Contents Care and Maintenance About This Guide Getting Started With Your USB Modem Getting Started System Requirements USB Modem Software System Requirements Getting StartedGetting Started With Your USB Modem High Encryption Requirements Windows If you are running Windows 2000 with Internet Explorer USB Modem Software If you are running Windows 2000 with Netscape Communicator Getting Help Visiting the Sprint Web Site Contacting Sprint Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Getting HelpPage Installing the USB Modem on a Windows Computer Page Installing the Software on a Windows Computer Installing the Software on a Windows ComputerGetting Started Insertion of the rechargeable battery into the USB modem To install the software on your computer Installing the Software on a Windows Computer Installing the Software on a Windows Computer Inserting the USB Modem Removing the USB Modem Inserting and Removing the USB ModemInserting and Removing the USB Modem Removing the USB Modem Inserting the USB ModemTo remove the USB modem Setting Up Service Windows Setting Up Service Windows Preactivated USB Modem Activating and Using Sprint ServiceTo unlock your USB modem Non-preactivated USB Modem One Touch Activation Non-preactivated USB Modem Activation Wizard If the Activation Wizard has not started automatically Once the Activation Wizard is running Data Provisioning Iota Page Using the USB Modem on a Windows Computer Page Your USB Modem The Basics Starting Sprint Connection Manager Sprint Connection ManagerTo start Sprint Connection Manager Starting Sprint Connection Manager Automatically Sprint Connection Manager Window Mobile Broadband Window Location GPS Receiver WindowShow Start/end Hide Details Information Window, select Enable Location Services Hepe Common items Connection States Mobile Broadband Window No device Initializing Searching for serviceConnecting Disconnected Connected to Ndis Device powered offDevice locked Searching GPS Status GPS Receiver WindowValidating Acquired System Tray Connection States Determining the Type of Coverage Sprint Location ServicesAttaching an External Antenna To use Sprint Location Services Powering the USB Modem On and Off Select Menu Power Off Modem Your USB Modem The Basics Controlling the Sprint Connection Manager Window Select Menu Power On ModemExpanding Sprint Connection Manager Mobile Broadband Window GPS Receiver Window Restoring Sprint Connection Manager To restore Sprint Connection Manager when it is minimizedMinimizing Sprint Connection Manager Exiting Sprint Connection Manager Launching a Sprint Power Vision or Sprint Vision Connection To launch a connection Roam Guard Auto-launch upon Network Connection To turn on the Roam Guard featureTo permanently turn off the Roam Guard feature To specify which application to automatically launch Viewing the Amount of Data Transferred Online Help Ending a ConnectionTo end a connection Security Displaying Your Phone NumberInitial Lock Code Locking the USB Modem When the USB Modem Is LockedTo lock the USB modem immediately Unlocking the USB Modem Locking upon Sprint Connection Manager StartupTo unlock the USB modem Changing the Lock Code Accessing LinksTo change the lock code Uninstalling the Sprint Connection Manager Software Menu Options Sprint Connection Manager Menu System Tray Menu Sprint Connection Manager Menu Settings DiagnosticsUpdates Menu Item Description Alert Log System Tray Menu Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings Settings Window Changing Sprint Connection Manager Settings General Settings Always on Menu Item Description Play soundEffects Top Sprint Mobile Broadband Settings Enable When readyTo select GO automatically when ready, ensure that Enable To select Enable Network Adapter NDIS, ensure that GO Sprint Menu Item Description Network1XOnly Roam Only Sprint Location Services Settings Consent for Location Search Services Menu Item Description EnableServices on Display GPS Click Test GPS Tools To sort the entries Viewing the Connection HistoryTo view the Connection History To export the entries to a text file To delete all entries Viewing AlertsTo copy one or more entries To delete one or more entries To access the Device Info & Diagnostics window Running DiagnosticsSelect Device Info & Diagnostics Tools Tools Displaying System Information To update the softwareUpdating the Software To display system information About Sprint Mobile Broadband To display this window Frequently Asked Questions Windows Frequently Asked Questions Windows If the connection is always on, am I always being billed? What is Sprint Connection Manager?How fast is the connection with Sprint Connection Manager? What is LBS? Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink? How do I get the enhanced Local Search feature? What is GPS?What is enhanced Local Search? Where do I find the enhanced Local Search feature? What is GPS User Plane? How do I use the enhanced Local Search feature?Where can I use GPS? What is GPS Control Plane? Can I use Sprint Location Services if I have enabled NDIS? How do I enable/disable GPS?Will GPS work when Privacy is set to ON? Do I need a GPS subscription to use GPS? What GPS mode options are supported? Location-Based Services limitationsWhat is GPS Basic? What is the difference between GPS Basic and GPS Premium? What is GPS Premium?What is a GPS application? What is NMEA? When do I need to use NMEA? To start Nmea output How do I configure my Nmea port?How do I start and stop NMEA? To stop Nmea output, you have several options Troubleshooting Tips Windows Problems, Causes, and Solutions Troubleshooting Tips Windows Searching for Service GO Button Is Unavailable Cannot Connect to the Network PWR LED Goes Off and On, and Then Stays Red Troubleshooting Tips Windows Could Not Prepare Data Services Unable to Prepare Data ServicesPage Installing and Using the USB Modem on a Mac 100 Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 101 Double-clickSoftware Update Click Check Now Finder, choose Go Applications System Preferences To install the Watcher Lite software on your Mac computer Installing the Software on a MacInstalling and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 103 Click Continue Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 105 Installing the DriversTo install the drivers on your Mac computer Click Restart 106 USB Modem Activation and Provisioning Activated Activation AssistantText/window Description/next action Displayed Device Not Window Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 109 To activate your USB modem and account To connect to the Sprint network Connecting to the Sprint NetworkIcons and Text in Watcher Lite To end your network connection Menu Options Removing Your USB Modem Sprint Service Areas Manage Your Account OnlineTo remove the USB modem from your Mac Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 113 Troubleshooting Tips MacConnect Button Is Unavailable Frequently Asked Questions How fast is the connection with Sprint Connection Manager? Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 115Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink? 116 Technical Specifications Regulatory Information 118 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications 119 LED Operation State Indicates Data Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications Software Specifications Environmental Specifications Mechanical Specifications Regulatory Information Regulatory Notices Regulatory Information 125 126 Patents Regulatory Information 127 Trademarks Copyright Limitation of Liability Additional Information and UpdatesRegulatory Information 129 130 Safety Information Terms & Conditions 132 Important Notice Safety and Hazards Safety and NoticesSafety and Notices 133 Safety and Hazards Important Notice Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions 135 Basic Definitions Services Covered By These Ts&Cs & Additional TermsSubscriber Agreement Our Policies When You Accept The AgreementWhen You Don’t Have To Pay An Early Termination Fee Term Commitments & Early Termination Fees Your Right To Terminate Services Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate ServicesOur Right To Change The Agreement & Your Related Rights Deposits & Returning Deposits Credit Checks & Credit InformationAccount Spending Limits ASL Terms and Conditions 139 Your Device, Number & E-mail Address Caller ID Restrictions On Using ServicesCoverage Where Your Device Will Work Porting/Transferring Phone Numbers Roaming About Data Services & ContentTerms and Conditions 141 Activation & Miscellaneous Charges Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data ServicesAccount & Service Charges Pro-rating Unused Minutes How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing Purposes Terms and Conditions 143 Taxes & Government Fees Your BillYour Payments Late Fees Surcharges Your Privacy Protecting Our Network & ServicesDisputing Charges You Must Still Pay Undisputed Charges Terms and Conditions 145 Or Other Emergency Calls Location Based ServicesIf Your Device Is Lost or Stolen You Agree Our Liability Is Limited No Consequential Damages You Agree We Are Not Responsible For Certain ProblemsDisclaimer of Warranties Terms and Conditions 147 Dispute Resolution Exceptions To Our Agreement To Arbitrate Disputes Terms and Conditions 149 Indemnification No Class ActionsNo Trial By Jury Providing Notice To Each Other Under The Agreement Terms and Conditions 151 152 Glossary and Index 154 Glossary Glossary 155 Horizontal Estimated Position Error-Relates to GPS accuracy 156 LED Glossary 157 System tray 158 Index Index 159 160 Index Index 161 Disk space required 162 Index 163 GPS Basic Windows only 164 Knowledge base Last fix Windows only, 37 late fees Index 165 Minus sign in Sprint Connection Manager 166 StoppedworkingafterWindowsupgrade Index 167 168 Index 169 170