Audiovox PC5740 Annexe 2

Alltel Universal Dialer

PC5740 User’s Manual

CONTENTS

1. BEFORE USING PC5740

1.1 About this User’s Manual

1.2 Product Overview

1.3 What’s Inside the Product Package

1.4 Introduction to Alltel Wireless PC5740 PC Card

1.5 Product Features

1.6 Product Handling

1.7 Configuration

2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR THE UNIVERSAL DIALER

2.1

The Universal Dialer Setup Program 4

2.2

The ALLTEL Internet Accelerator Program 7

2.3

The Universal Dialer Setup Wizard 8

3. USING UNIVERSAL DIALER

3.1

Features 10

Getting Started

3.2

3.3

Connecting 12

3.4

Warning Message 14

3.5

Using Dial Up Connections 15

4. UNIVERSAL DIALER PREFERENCES

General Preferences

4.1

WWAN Specific Settings

4.2

4.3

Additional Features 21

5. INSTALLING PC5740

5.1

Precautions 26

5.2

Recommended System Requirements 26

5.3

Installing Software 27

5.3.1 Installation 27

5.3.2 Warnings 27

5.3.3 Notes 27

5.3.4 Unplugging or Ejecting the Card 28

6. REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION

6.1 Regulatory Notices

6.2 Operating Conditions 32

6.3 Warnings and Cautions 32

6.4 Safety Precautions 33

7. LIMITED WARRANTY

CONTENTS

1. BEFORE USING PC5740

1.1 About this User’s Manual

You will find all the information you need to install and use the PC5740 in this user’s manual. Before using PC5740, you must properly install the PC5740 by closely

following the installation instructions.

1.1.1 Instructions

Install the PC5740 software before inserting the PC5740 card into your laptop.

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The installation software is included in the product package. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Installation may take a few minutes.

• It is highly recommended that you read the safety precautions described in

this manual before using the PC5740.

1.2 Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing Alltel Wireless PC5740 PC Card. The PC5740 is a 3G wireless card that enables high-speed wireless communication from your laptop. PC5740 is simple to install and use.

1.3 What’s Inside the Product Package

Following items are included in the product package. If any of the items listed below is missing, please contact the retail location where you purchased the product.

- PC5740 Wireless PC Card Modem

- Installation CD that contains software and this user’s manual

1.4 Introduction to Alltel Wireless PC5740 PC Card

The Alltel Wireless PC5740 is designed for type II PC card slot, which is available in most laptop models. PC5740 can be used to access the Internet, your company’s intranet, or you can use it to send and receive email. It is extremely useful when you are away from the office, on the road, or where ever a wireline Internet access is not readily available.

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1.5 Product Features

- Power management: PC5740 utilizes power management and system overhead reduction functions provided by the standard 32-bit CardBus electrical interface for maximum power savings.

- Antenna design: Efficient, innovative design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to network signals.

- Type II PCMCIA format that supports CardBus I/O interface.

- Supports North American PCS (1900 MHz) and Cellular (800 MHz) bands.

- Utilizes QUALCOMM MSM6500 chip set.

- Supports 3G network technologies.

- Optimized data rate: Maximum 2 Mbps receiving speed and maximum 144 kbps sending speed.

- Supports WIN 2000 and XP systems with installed host software and driver.

- Provides Axcess Boradband and Axcess MobileLink service.

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1.6 Product Handling

1) Do not put any adhesive label on the PC5740 card. It may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside the laptop PC card slot.

2) PC5740 card should easily slide into the PC card slot. Do not force the PC5740 into the slot as it may cause damage to the card and/or the slot.

3) Keep PC5740 in a dry and clean place. (Storage temperature: - 30° to 65°C [86° to 149°F]). Keep your card

away from liquids, dust and excessive heat.

1.7 Configuration

To use the PC5740, you should install the software included in the installation CD and configure the PC5740 card. See the next section for more infomration on software installation and PC card configuration.

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2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR THE UNIVERSAL DIALER

This section will guide you through the installation and setup process for the Universal Dialer. Before getting started, you should become familiar with the documentation that came with your mobile phone or PC Card.

CD’s

1. If you purchased a PC Card, there is only one CD that contains Universal Dialer and PC Card drivers.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to install Universal Dialer:

1. Turn on your computer and close all applications.

2. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD drive.

3. If set up does not automatically start, click the Start button on the taskbar and choose Run. Type D:\Start (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.

4. Follow the steps in the next section...

* Universal Dialer software must be installed before you insert the PC Card in to the

computer for the first time. Only after the software has been installed can Windows successfully install and configure the PC Card.

2.1 The Universal Dialer Setup Program

STEP 1: Double-click the Universal Dialer setup program. You will be presented with a “Welcome” screen. Click the Next button to continue with the installation process.

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STEP 2: After the Welcome screen you will see the Universal Dialer License Agreement.

In order to install and use this product you must agree with the terms of this agreement. Select “I agree with this software license agreement”, then click the Next button to continue. If you do not agree with this agreement, click the Cancel button to exit.

STEP 3: You are now ready to select the location on your computer where the Universal Dialer should be installed. It is recommended that you do not modify the default destination folder. Click the Next button to continue.

STEP 4: During this step the components of the Universal Dialer product are being installed onto your computer. Installation will occur to the destination folder specified in Step 3 above.

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STEP 5: Installation is now complete. Click the Finish button to leave the Universal Dialer

setup program and begin using your new software.

* The setup program will automatically create a Universal Dialer shortcut on

your desktop.

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2.2 The ALLTEL Internet Accelerator Program

STEP 1: The components of the Internet Accerelator product will be installed onto your computer automatically.

STEP 2: Click the Finish button to leave the Internet Accelerator setup program.

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2.3 The Universal Dialer Setup Wizard

After you have successfully completed the installation process of Universal Dialer, you are ready to start the Universal Dialer program and begin your initial setup. The steps in the Setup Wizard are critical to the proper operation of Universal Dialer.

STEP 1: Click the Start button, select the Programs menu and choose the Universal Dialer menu item to start the Universal Dialer program.

STEP 2: On first-run of Universal Dialer the Setup Wizard will automatically run. You will be presented with a Welcome screen.

If you have an Internet connection, it is recommended that you check to see if you are running the latest version of Universal Dialer. Click the Check for Updates button to perform this check.

Click Next to continue.

STEP 3: For PC Card users, insert your PC Card now, and wait for Windows to detect and install drivers for the device.

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STEP 4: Once your wireless phone is turned on and connected to your computer, click Next to

continue. At this point in the setup process, Universal Dialer will attempt to find your wireless device. If a device is found, you will see the following screen. Click Next to continue.

STEP 5: The detection and configuration process for your wireless device is now complete. In this step you can elect to run the Universal Dialer automatically every time you start up your computer. To do so, check the “Run Universal Dialer at Startup” checkbox. Click Finish when complete.

Please familiarize yourself with the information in the “Using Universal Dialer” and “Connecting to the Internet” sections of this guide.

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3. USING UNIVERSAL DIALER

Today's online world offers more services everyday and Alltel Wireless gives you the tools you need to take advantage of the best in connectivity solutions. With Universal Dialer, enjoy the freedom and convenience of wireless Internet connectivity from your notebook computer!

3.1 Features

WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network, 1xEV-DO/1xRTT/CDMA) Specific Features:

• Configures your PC to use your wireless phone and cable or wireless CDMA

PC Card as a modem.

• Creates a QNC (14.4 kbps) connection if supported by your device.

• Creates a Axcess Data(EVDO-1x) connection if using a Axcess MobileLink or

Axcess Broadband capable wireless phone and cable or PC Card.

• Copy utility to create wireless copies of your dial-up connections, if supported

by your device.

• Signal strength and battery level display for most wireless phones.

• Test function for WWAN device.

* A WWAN capable device is required to use the WWAN features. Individual WWAN

features are also device dependent as described in the WWAN section above.

Other Features:

• Can also be used to launch all of your dial-up networking connections,

if desired.

• Can launch your browser, e-mail client, VPN or a program of your choice upon

connection.

• Logs connections used, duration and bytes sent and received.

• See the section “Additional Features” for more information about the features

of Universal Dialer.

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