Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess/NationalAccess AirCard® 595 PC Card with VZAccessSM Manager. This dual-band card operates over the CDMA EV-DO networks in the 800/1900 bands. This wireless PC Card enables you to connect at high speed to the Internet, your corporate Intranet, and your email while you're away from the office.

This document provides hardware-related information about your AirCard 595 PC Card.

For information on installing the AirCard 595 PC Card and using the VZAccess Manager software, please see the VZAccess User Manual (available as a PDF file on the installation CD).

Wireless communications

Important Notice

Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications, data can occasionally be lost or delayed. This can be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in the characteristics of the radio transmission path. Although data loss is rare, the environment where you operate the modem may adversely affect communications.

Variations in radio signal strength are referred to as fading. Fading is caused by several different factors, including signal reflection, the ionosphere, and interference from other radio channels.

Verizon Wireless or its partners will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in data transmitted or received with the AirCard 595 PC Card, or failure of the AirCard 595 PC Card to transmit or receive such data.

Safety hazards

Do not operate the AirCard 595 PC Card in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger, specifically;

•Areas where prohibited by the law

oFollow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices. Always turn off the host device and remove the modem from the card slot when instructed to do so, or when you suspect that it may cause interference or danger.

•Where explosive atmospheres may be present

oDo not operate your modem in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be aware and comply with all signs and instructions.

oUsers are advised not to operate the modem while at a refueling point or service station. Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress.

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AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual