Sprint Connection Manager
Sprint Connection Manager is an application that allows you to manage and monitor the
⬤Determine your signal strength and other network connection parameters (page 45).
⬤Initiate data calls (page 62).
⬤Access Sprint Location Services (page 55).
⬤View call statistics (page 87) and messages (page 50).
⬤Customize features and options (page 77).
Tip:
Without running Sprint Connection Manager, you can make a data connection or, if your device supports GPS, use NMEA output simply by starting whatever application you want to use (such as your Web browser, email, or mapping application).
Prerequisites: you must have previously selected, in Sprint Connection Manager, Enable Network Adapter (NDIS) (page 81) and, if using NMEA output, Auto Start GPS on connect (page 84). However, to make use of other features of the card, you must run Sprint Connection Manager.
Starting Sprint Connection Manager
To start Sprint Connection Manager:
1.Ensure the card is inserted into your computer’s ExpressCard or PC Card slot, with the Sprint label facing up.
2.
) on your desktop, or, from the Start menu on your Windows desktop, select:
(Windows Vista or Windows XP) All Programs > Sprint > Sprint Mobile Broadband (Sierra).
(Windows 2000) Programs > Sprint > Sprint Mobile Broadband (Sierra).
When Sprint Connection Manager is running, it places an icon (
) in the system tray, usually at the right end of the taskbar. If Sprint Location Services are
supported and enabled, then a second icon (
) is displayed in the system tray. (See page 54.)
Tip:
You can also set Sprint Connection Manager to launch automatically whenever Windows starts. (See “Starting Sprint Connection Manager Automatically” on page 45.)
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