1: Introducing the AirCard® 580 1 Wireless Modem

•Welcome

•Package contents

•Feature summary

•System components

•Care and maintenance

Note: Do not insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot prior to installing the software. It is important to install the software and driver in the correct order. (See Chapter 3: “Installation Procedures”, beginning on page 9).

Note: For step by step instructions to access features of the AirCard 580, consult the online help available with Watcher.

Welcome

The AirCard® 580 wireless modem is a dual-band wireless PC Card that provides true wireless Internet access leveraging Verizon Wireless’ premier high-speed data networks, Broad- bandAccessSM and NationalAccessSM. It enhances the functionality of your notebook PC by adding access to high- speed wireless data.

The AirCard 580 functions as a wireless modem with WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network) connectivity. This card allows you to connect to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and connect to a corporate network (VPN) without the need of a network cable or phone line.

Package contents

Your AirCard 580 package contains the following components:

•AirCard 580 wireless modem

•Card case for portable storage

•Installation CD containing the AirCard software and this User Guide

•Quick Start Guide

•Warranty Card

Feature summary

The AirCard® 580 wireless modem is designed to provide a wide range of capabilities using CDMA network technology. Implementation of these features will depend on network coverage availability and account features you have chosen.

Contact Verizon Wireless Customer Service for details of the services and accounts available at 1-800-2-JOIN-IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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