Audiovox PC 3220 User Manual

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Welcome to the Mobile Connection Manager 3

About this Guide 3 Checklist 3 Owner Records 3 About your PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem 3 What is the Mobile Connection Manager? 4 Caring for your PC3220 4 What is CDMA 4 The Basics 5

CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC3220 on Your

Notebook PC 6

Installation Precautions 6 System Requirements 6 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager Software 7

Installing Fourelle Venturi Data Compression 8 Connecting the PC3220 and Drivers to your Notebook PC 9 Account Activation with Verizon Wireless 11 Establishing a Connection 12 Powering OFF/ON the PC3220 13 Exiting the Mobile Connection Manager (MCM) 13 Removing the PC3220 from your Notebook PC 14

CHAPTER 3 Using the Mobile Connection Manager 15

Understanding The Indicator Area and Icons 15

Signal Strength Indicator 15 Service Indicator 16 Data Compression 16 Roaming Status 16 Connection Indicator 17 Connection Time 17 Byte Counter 17 Service Status Dialog Box 17

Understanding the Action Buttons 18

Settings 19

Settings: General Tab 19 Settings: Connection Profiles Tab 19

Settings: About Tab 20 Call Log 20 Help 21 System Tray Shortcut 21

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CHAPTER 4 System Tray Mode (Connection Status Icon and Menu) 22

System Tray Icon 22 System Tray Menu 23

CHAPTER 5 Understanding Alert Windows 24

Express Network Connection Lost Alert 24 Software Mismatch Alert 24 Power On Card Alert 24 Connection in Progress Alert 24 Delete Connection Profile Confirmation 25 Reset Call Log Information 25

CHAPTER 6 Networking and Dial-up Connections 26

Windows Networking 26

CHAPTER 7 Frequently Asked Questions 27 CHAPTER 8 Regulatory Information and Safety and Hazards 29 CHAPTER 9 Technical Specifications 32

Environmental Specifications 32 Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications 32 Software Specifications 32 Mechanical Specifications 33

CHAPTER 10 Licensing Agreement 34 CHAPTER 11 Limited Warranty 37

(1xRTT) and Quick 2 NetSM (14.4kbps) Alerts 24

CHAPTER 1 Welcome to the Mobile Connection Manager

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem! The PC3220 is a dual band CDMA2000 1X product that enables you to communicate wirelessly from your laptop. Now that you are equipped with a wireless modem, you no longer need to carry chargers, cables, telephone jack converters, and batteries.

This product is simple to install and use. The Mobile Connection Manager software allows you to easily monitor your connections and customize your settings.

NOTE: Before using the PC3220, you MUST review the Safety Information outlined on page 30.

About this Guide

This User’s Guide contains all the information you will need to properly install and use your PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem. Before you can begin using the PC3220, it is essential that you follow the proper instructions for installation.

You must load the Mobile Connection Manager software located on the CD-ROM that was included in your kit before you insert the PC3220 into your notebook PC. This initial setup process just takes a few minutes and you’ll soon be on your way to wireless freedom.

Checklist

Make sure that the following items are included in the kit when you unpack it:

o A PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem o The Installation CD which contains the Mobile Connection Manager Software, the

Fourelle Venturi 2.1 Data Compression Software, and the Owner’s Manual

o A Quick Start Guide

Owner Records

Be sure to keep handy your PC Card’s ESN number, located at the bottom of your card, for easy reference. Record your information here for easy reference:

ESN Number: ___________________________________

About your PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem

The PC3220 is a wireless PC Card modem designed to fit into a Type II PC Card slot available on most notebook PCs. This uniquely designed card allows you to connect to the Internet, send and receive email efficiently, connect to your company’s network, and maximize productivity when away from the office.

Power Management

Designed to take advantage of the power management and system overhead benefits offered by the 32-bit CardBus electrical interface that extends battery life.

CardBus: another name for “advanced PC Card,” the CardBus interface works at

lower battery voltage and operates at a greater speed than the standard PC Card interface.

Unique Antenna Design The PC3220 includes a proprietary antenna design that optimizes data rate transfer speeds, sensitivity, and increases power efficiency.

Other Features and Benefits

§ A Type II PCMCIA format supporting the CardBus I/O interface

§ Supports North American CDMA Cellular (800 MHz) and PCS (1900 MHz)

bands (analog not supported)

§ Based on the QUALCOMM MSM5100 chipset

§ Supports IS-95A/B and CDMA2000 1xRTT Release 0

§ Optimized data rates of up to 153.6 kbps on both the forward and reverse

links

§ Provides dial-up, Express Network

(1xRTT) and Quick 2 Netsm (14.4kbps)

services

What is the Mobile Connection Manager?

The Mobile Connection Manager is an application designed to assist you in managing the PC3220. With this application you can easily monitor and customize your connections.

The Mobile Connection Manager Software guides you through the wireless connection process. Similar to a mobile phone display, the user interface of the Mobile Connection Manager instructs you when to insert the PC3220 into your laptop, advises you on network availability, displays the time of your session and amount of data being transferred and received, and when your connection becomes dormant. Other features allow you to customize your settings, review your connection history, and access a digital help file.

Caring for your PC3220

Storage:

§ When not in use, fold the antenna down and store in a compartment where the card can

be protected from being crushed or broken.

§ Do not apply adhesive labels to the PC3220. This may cause the card to jam inside the

PC Card slot of your notebook PC.

§ The antenna extends freely, do not forcefully hyper-extend the antenna. This may cause

it to break.

§ The PC3220 should easily fit into the PC Card slot. Forcing the PC3220 into the PC

Card slot may cause considerable damage.

§ Your PC3220 should be stored in a dry and clean place. Protect your card from liquids,

dust and excessive heat.

What is CDMA?

Your PC3220 operates on a wireless cellular network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). CDMA is a digital spread-spectrum wireless technology that offers reliable, high speed, bi-directional throughput of up to 144 kbps for email, corporate databases and all the

services of the Internet. The PC3220 is a high performance card that enables you to both send and receive data/email at maximum network rates.

Often times when using a dial-up connection, a "network busy" signal appears. That's because there are "bottlenecks" slowing down the network. With the spread spectrum technology of CDMA these frustrating bottlenecks are eliminated. In fact, CDMA technology allows a network to handle more calls than competing digital technologies. Today, over 100 million consumers worldwide rely on CDMA technology for quality voice communications and reliable, high-speed data.

What about privacy? The secure CDMA network is designed with digital coding that is recognized only by the base station and unintelligible to eavesdroppers.

For more information on CDMA, visit the CDMA Development Group website: www.cdg.org

The Basics

Before you can begin using the PC3220 you will need to load the software on your notebook PC and configure the PC3220. Here is a brief overview of the steps outlined in the next section:

ü Install the Mobile Connection Manager software, located on the Installation CD ü Insert the PC3220 into your notebook’s PC Card slot and install the drivers ü Activate your account when prompted by the Activation Wizard

ü Connect to your Service Provider's high-speed 1xRTT CDMA Network

CAUTION: Do not insert the PC3220 into your notebook’s PC Card slot until you are prompted to do so by the Mobile Connection Manager software wizard. Failure to do so will result in fatal errors to your PC. Follow the installation guidelines outlines in Section 2: Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC3220 on your Notebook PC.

CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC3220 on

Your Notebook PC

Installation Precautions

WARNING: DO NOT insert the PC3220 before you install the Mobile Connection Manager software onto your notebook PC. Once you install the Mobile Connection Manager software, you will be prompted to insert the PC3220 into the Type II PC Card slot.

CAUTION: Before beginning the installation process, it is recommended that you quit all open applications.

WARNING: Once the card is inserted, do not physically remove the PC3220 from the PC Card slot until you have completed the Unplug/Eject process. Removing the card improperly may cause a fatal error to your PC.

NOTE: If you have previous versions of the Mobile Connection Manager or Venturi applications installed on your notebook PC, you will need to remove the application(s) by utilizing the Add/Remove Programs Windows utility. Once removed, proceed with the installation procedures of the current version located on your Installation CD.

Uninstalling the Mobile Connection Manager and/or Fourelle Venturi software: Windows XP

1. Go to: Start>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs

2. Select Mobile Connection Manager and/or Fourelle Venturi and click Change/Remove

3. Next select Remove and click OK to proceed when prompted

4. You will need to restart your Laptop PC in order to complete the uninstall

Windows 2000

1. Go to: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs

2. Select Mobile Connection Manager and/or Fourelle Venturi and click Change/Remove

3. Next select Remove and click OK to proceed when prompted

4. You will need to restart your Laptop PC in order to complete the uninstall

Windows 98 and ME

1. Go to: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs

2. Select Mobile Connection Manager and/or Fourelle Venturi and click Add/Remove

3. Next click OK to proceed when prompted

4. You will need to restart your Laptop PC in order to complete the uninstall

System Requirements

Before you begin the installation process, check that your notebook PC supports the following system requirements.

1. Your PC3220 functions in notebook PCs with these Windows

NOTE: This card is not designed to function in handhelds and Pocket PCs and does not support Windows

Windows Windows Windows Windows



CE.

98SE

2000

operating systems:

2. In order to install the PC3220 and the Mobile Connection Manager software, these minimum system resources are required:

Card slots: Type II PC Card slot (Cardbus) Disk-Drive: CD-ROM Memory: 32 MB Disk Space: 14MB Processor: Pentium 150MHz or higher Dial Up Networking: DUN bound to TCP/IP

NOTE - Windows 98: You may need the original Microsoft Windows 98 Installation CD.

NOTE: If you are planning to upgrade your Microsoft operating system, you will need to uninstall the Mobile Connection Manager first. Once the Mobile Connection Manager is removed, proceed with the operating system upgrade. After these steps are complete, you will need to reinstall the Mobile Connection Manager.

Installing the Mobile Connection Manager Software

The Installation CD that was included in the PC3220 kit is equipped with the Mobile Connection Manager software. This software is required for installation and is essential for optimum performance of your PC3220.

1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The Setup program should launch automatically and a Welcome window will appear.

NOTE: If the Setup program does not launch automatically, select Start>Run and enter d:\Setup.exe, where d is the designation for the CD-ROM drive.

3. Click Next on the Mobile Connection Manager Setup Welcome Window.

4. Please read the Licensing Agreement carefully and click Yes to agree to the terms.

5. Click Next to install the software in the default folder. You may choose to install a

different folder by clicking the Browse button.

6. If you prefer to have the Mobile Connection Manager launch automatically each time

your notebook PC starts up, ensure the Run Mobile Connection Manager at Start up checkbox is checked. If you prefer to add the Mobile Connection Manager shortcut to

your desktop, ensure the Desktop Shortcut checkbox is checked. Click Next.

7. Wait for the Setup Status to load 100% and the window will close automatically.

8. Installing the Venturi data compression software is recommended for accelerated

performance. If you choose to install Venturi at this time:

Windows 2000/XP/ME: Click Yes to install Venturi and proceed to step 9.

If you prefer to install Venturi later:

Windows 2000/XP:

If you choose to install Venturi later, select No and click Finish. Now proceed to step

18. Your notebook PC will not restart.

Windows ME:

If you choose to install Venturi later, select No and click Yes to restart your PC. Continue to step 18, once your PC restarts.

Windows 98: You will need to manually install the Venturi software should you decide to install at this time or later:

a. Once the "Installation Complete" screen appears, click Finish. (If you haven’t saved and closed other active applications and critical files, do so at this time).

b. You must restart your notebook PC before the new settings will take effect. Click Yes to restart your notebook PC.

c. Once your notebook PC does reboot, you will need to manually install Venturi. Go to Start>Run and enter d:\Setup.exe, where d is the designation for the CD-ROM drive. Select Fourelle Venturi 2.1 and click OK.

Installing Fourelle Venturi Data Compression

9. If you haven’t saved and closed other active applications and critical files, do so at this

time and click OK.

10. Wait while the Venturi Setup prepares the InstallShield™ Wizard. This window will close

automatically.

11. To begin installation of the Venturi, click Next.

12. Read the Licensing Agreement carefully and click Yes to agree to the terms.

13. Review the Readme document and click Next.

14. Click Next to install the Venturi software to the default folder. If you prefer to install it to a

different folder, click the Browse button.

15. A command box will appear briefly. No action is required when this screen appears; it

will close automatically.

16. Before clicking Finish, close any open programs and save critical files. Your notebook

PC will restart automatically. Once Venturi is installed on your notebook PC, this icon will appear in the system tray: . The “ X ” through the Venturi icon, signifies that Venturi is “off ” (the application is not running).

Once an Internet connection is established with the Mobile Connection Manager, the icon will change to look like this: , signifying that the application is now “on”. While Venturi is actively compressing data the icon will transform into an animated tornado. As

soon as the Internet connection is terminated and you have disconnected, the Venturi will return to the “off” icon.

Tip: The Settings tool in the Mobile Connection Manager allows you to control the use of Venturi, offering the option to enable or disable the data compression software. See page 19, Understanding Action Buttons.

17. Allow your computer to fully reboot before proceeding with the insertion of the PC3220

PC Card and drivers.

18. Skip to step 20 if you did not check the option Run Mobile Connection Manager at

Start up from the Mobile Connection Manager Setup window (see step 6, Installing the Mobile Connection Manager).

19. Skip to step 21 if you did check Run Mobile Connection Manager at Start up from the

Mobile Connection Manager Setup window (see step 6, Installing the Mobile Connection Manager).

20. In order to manually launch Mobile Connection Manager, double-click on the Mobile

Connection Manager icon located on your desktop or access the Mobile Connection Manager from the Start menu: Start>Programs>Mobile Connection Manager.

21. The Mobile Wireless Connection Manager will launch at the start up of your notebook

PC. Do not insert the PC3220 until you have followed the instructions for proper installation outlined in Section 2: Driver Installation.

Connecting the PC3220 and Drivers to your Notebook PC

WARNING: Once the card is inserted, do not physically remove the PC3220 until you have completed the Unplug/Eject process. Removing the card improperly may cause a fatal error.

NOTE: Before inserting the PC3220 into your notebook PC’s PC Card slot, it is recommended that you remove the Installation CD from your CD-ROM drive.

The Hardware Detection Wizard will launch upon insertion of the PC3220.

form

five times.

driver: a program that extends the operating system to support a device such as a PC Card; or a program that enables an application to use a device such as a printer. Hardware devices such as PC Cards must each have the proper driver installed in order to run. 2. A driver acts like a translator between the device and programs that use the device.

1. Insert the PC3220 into your notebook PC’s PC Card Slot with the label facing up. Then,

raise the antenna so that it is fully extended and pointed up at a 90° angle. Use in any other configuration may exceed FCC RF Exposure Limits.

2. Once you have inserted the card properly, your Windows operating system will notify

you that new hardware has been detected.

Windows XP only:

Follow the on screen instructions. This three-step wizard process will per

NOTE: You may hear a short beep each time the PC3220 is inserted and removed from your notebook PC. This is normal. It is an audible notification from your notebook PC communicating that it recognizes new hardware.

Account Activation with Verizon Wireless

Once the PC3220 is properly inserted into the Type II PC Card slot of your notebook PC, the Activation Wizard will automatically appear. (In order to use your PC3220, you must have an account set up with Verizon Wireless). The process of setting up an account is called activation.

Follow these steps for activation:

The Activation Wizard ‘Welcome’ window provides two methods for activation: ‘Auto Activation’ and ‘Manual Activation’. After reviewing the dialog on the Activation Wizard ‘Welcome’ window, select your activation preference, Auto or Manual.

1. Write down the MIN (Mobile Identification Number) and SID (System ID) numbers [This

information can be found on the packaging materials found inside the box, if the PC3220 was shipped to you.]

Tip: Keep these numbers handy, you will be asked to enter these if you selected Manual Activation.

Activation Code: 000000 MIN: ________________________________ SID: _________________________________

2. The Activation Process has been automated for your convenience.

a. To enable Auto Activation, click Auto b. To initiate Manual Activation, click Manual (You will need to provide the

Activation Code, MIN and SID.)

3. Follow the on-screen instructions of the Activation Wizard.

a. Auto Activation:

1. If you selected Auto Activation, follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the Wizard to automatically configure the account.

2. Now click OK to automatically reset the PC3220 and complete activation.

b. Manual Activation:

1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

2. You will be asked to enter an Activation Code. Enter six zeroes (000000) and click Next.

3. Enter the MIN and SID that were provided with your card and then click Next.

4. If the information is correct, click Yes. If no, select No and re-enter the information when prompted.

5. Click Finish to complete Activation. Wait a few moments for the PC3220 to automatically reset.

You are now ready to use the PC3220 on the Verizon Wireless network.

* For further assistance, contact Verizon Wireless, toll-free, at 1- (800) 922-0204.

NOTE: If you have not activated your PC3220, an Activation Alert Notification will be displayed once you click the Connect button explaining that you must activate your card in order to establish a connection.

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