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Sprint Mobile Broadband

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by Novatel Wireless Ovation™ U720

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Part No: 90024008 Rev. 1.0

Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Section 1: Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Basics 1

1A. Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 3

Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CDMA Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1B. Getting Started With Your Sprint Mobile Broadband

USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Software . . . . . . . . . . 8

Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 2: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband

USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2A. Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 13

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software . . . . . 16

Inserting and Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband

USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Activating Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem . . . . . . 22

2B. Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software . . . . . . . . . 25

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Window . . . . . 28

System Tray Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Establishing and Terminating Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Menu Options and

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

2C. Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Overview of Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Menu Item Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

2D. Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Problem Causes and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Reinstalling the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Driver 60

Resolving Resource Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Additional Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Section 3: Sprint Power Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

3A. Sprint Power Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Sprint Power Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Section 4: Technical Specifications and Regulatory

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

4A. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

4B. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Section 5: Safety and Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . .89

5A. Safety and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

5B. Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Terms and Conditions of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Welcome to Sprint

We are committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available, and we built our network right from the start, so no matter where you are on the Nationwide Sprint PCS® Network, all your services will work the same.

When it comes to mobile connectivity, the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem offers more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables, just access to your data when you need it. The power of the Internet and company data is truly at your fingertips.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and with your new Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem and Sprint PCS Connection Manager instructions.

software through simple, easy-to-follow

Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

Introduction

This User Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem. The guide is divided into five sections:

⽧ Section 1: Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Basics

⽧ Section 2: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

⽧ Section 3: Sprint Power Vision

⽧ Section 4: Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information

⽧ Section 5: Safety and Terms & Conditions

Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your USB modem and wireless network service. The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.

You'll get the most out of your new Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, you can go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section and you'll be ready to use your USB modem in no time.

Note:

You can print out this guide to keep on hand or view it online. If you're viewing it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or on any page reference within a section to go directly to that topic.

Section 1

Sprint Mobile Broadband

USB Modem Basics

Section 1A

Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

In This Section

⽧ Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

⽧ CDMA Networks

⽧ Package Contents

⽧ About This Guide

This section introduces the basic features and functions of your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem, the materials included with your device, and an overview of the sections in this User Guide.

Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 3

Your Sprint M obi le B roadban d USB Modem

Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem connects to a USB port and functions as a wireless network EVDO device. This device allows you to:

䢇 Access your company network. 䢇 Send and receive email. 䢇 Access the Internet.

CDMA Networks

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem operates over a type of wireless network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). This network technology has many features beyond providing a wireless link, such as Web Messaging, which allows you to receive short messages using the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

To use the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem, you need an account that gives you access to a CDMA network.

Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio frequency bands. Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem takes advantage of the high-speed CDMA 1xEV-DO network and operates on the 1900 MHz band.

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem uses CDMA 1xEV-DO technology that is backwardly compatible with 1xRTT, enabling real-time high-speed wireless access to email, the Internet, or your company network. The device runs on most current Windows-compatible laptop or desktop computers, and it provides data transmission of up to 2.4

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Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

megabits per second (Mbps) (average speed of 300-800 kbps before bandwidth optimization).

More information about CDMA networks is available on the

Tip:

CDMA Development Group Web site, www.cdg.org.

USB EVDO Modem

A USB modem (EVDO device) is a revolutionary new way to access the Internet, while delivering the most advanced multimedia streaming services and connectivity. Almost every laptop and desktop has a USB port, so this provides you with the ability to easily move your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem from platform to platform (laptop or desktop).

During Sprint PCS connections, the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem is a true USB EVDO modem, functioning just like the modems familiar to most business computer users. It has an advanced dual band diversity antenna system design that incorporates an external flip antenna, maximizing data speed performance, and allows for stronger network signal reception. Once installed and configured for NDIS mode, the USB modem connects instantly to the CDMA network with just a few mouse clicks. To surf the Web, you simply connect the USB modem to a USB port, click a few buttons, and launch your Internet browser. To access your company network, you may need to launch an extranet client after you connect to the CDMA network.

To optimize your settings for faster speeds and data

Tip:

conservation when accessing your company network, work in “Offline”mode and synchronize periodically to send and receive company email. Do not use the Preview Pane, and save or drag and drop attachments to a desktop folder before opening them (rather than double-clicking them in the email). For more detailed information, see the Microsoft white paper located at:

www.microsoft.com/office/outlook/evaluation/perform.doc.

Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 5

Package Contents

Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem package contains the following components:

䢇 Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by Novatel

Wireless Ovation

䢇 A Guide to Using Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB

U720

Modem

䢇 Sprint PCS Connection Manager

About This Guide

This User Guide is designed to provide you with all the information you need to install and use your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

䢇 Section 1 (which you are reading) gives you an overview of

the USB modem and its basic features.

䢇 Section 2 provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for

installing and using the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem and Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software.

䢇 Section 3 introduces Sprint Power Vision Services. 䢇 Section 4 provides electrical, radio frequency, and other

specifications for the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem, as well as regulatory notices concerning your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

䢇 Section 5 provides important safety and liability

information and includes the Terms and Conditions of use for the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

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Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Section 1B

Getting Started With Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

In This Section

⽧ Getting Started

⽧ The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Software

⽧ Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service

⽧ Care and Maintenance

This section outlines the basics of getting started with your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem, including installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and activating your account.

Section 1B: Getting Started 7

Getting Started

Before you can begin using your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem, you must first:

1. Install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software,

including the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem driver software.

2. Activate your Sprint PCS account (unless the USB

modem has been preactivated).

Configure the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem to use your account.

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Software

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem comes with the following software:

䢇 Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software allows you to

manage the device’s actions and monitor your connections.

䢇 The driver software establishes the interface between the

USB modem and your Windows® operating system.

䢇

With

Novatel Wireless, Inc. Wireless Connections Network

Adapter (NDIS)

wireless connection from the Internet to your corporate email and network taking advantage of 1xEVDO speeds. This customizable feature enables an always-on connectivity experience like an Ethernet card.

䢇 The Bytemobile Optimization Client allows you to enjoy

increased speeds and enhanced graphics to further

you can expand your high-speed broadband

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improve your experience with image and data optimization in an easy-to-use visual interface.

The software must be installed before you insert the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem for the first time. Detailed instructions are provided starting on page 16.

Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service

Before using your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem, you must first set up your Sprint PCS wireless network account.

Call Sprint Customer Service

䢇 If you will be using your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

primarily for business purposes, call 1-888-788-4727.

䢇 If your device is intended primarily for personal use,

call 1-888-715-4588.

You should have the following information available:

䢇 Your billing address 䢇 Your Social Security number or Tax ID number 䢇 Your driver’s license number 䢇 Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem’s ESN (electronic

serial number) (The ESN is printed on the device's label and can also be displayed during the installation process.)

䢇 A pen and paper to write down your account information

During this call, Sprint Customer Service will help you select your service plan and guide you through the activation process. They will also provide you with the following important account information:

䢇 Your device’s Activation Code 䢇 Your device’s phone number 䢇 Your device’s Lock Code

Section 1B: Getting Started 9

You can use the Lock Code feature to prevent others from

Tip:

using your account should your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem be lost or stolen. See page 54 for instructions on using this feature.

Unless your device has been preactivated, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software application will automatically detect that no account has been configured when you run it for the first time. The Sprint Activation Wizard will then launch and guide you through the activation and configuration process.

Care and Maintenance

As with any electronic device, the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines while using and storing the USB modem:

䢇

Do not apply adhesive labels to the USB modem. They may cause the device to become jammed inside the USB port.

䢇 The USB connector should fit easily into your USB port.

Forcing the device into a slot may damage the connector.

䢇 Protect the USB modem from liquids, dust, and

excessive heat.

䢇 Store the USB modem in a safe place, when not in use. 䢇 Never force the USB connector in or out of your

computer’s USB port.

䢇 When using a laptop computer, always remove the USB

modem from the USB port to avoid any damage. (See page 20 for instructions on proper removal.)

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Section 2

Installing the Sprint Mobile

Broadband USB Modem

Section 2A

Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

⽧ Getting Started

⽧ Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

⽧ Inserting and Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

⽧ Activating Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

This section guides you through the steps necessary to install your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem and make it operational on your computer.

Section 2A: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 13

Getting Started

Before you can use your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem, you must:

1. Install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software,

located on the installation CD, onto your computer.

Before installing your new software, delete or uninstall any

Note:

previously existing modem or dialer software from your system.

Do not connect the device to your computer until you have installed the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software onto your PC or until instructed to do so by the installation CD.

2. Connect the USB modem to your computer’s USB port.

Windows will detect the device and automatically install the necessary device drivers.

A driver is software that forms the interface between a device

Note:

(such as the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem) and the operating system on your PC.

3. Launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

application.

4. Activate your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem and

Sprint PCS account, unless the device was preactivated. If your device has not previously been activated, the Activation Wizard will automatically launch and guide you through the process.

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System Requirements

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem is supported on the following operating systems:

䢇 Windows® 2000 䢇 Windows® XP

To install and run the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem and accompanying Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software, your system requires these minimum resources:

CPU Pentium (166 MHz or higher)

Interface USB port

Communications Ports

Optical Drive CD-ROM

I/O Resources 1 IRQ, 4096 bytes I/O space

Memory 32 MB

Disk Space 14 MB

2 available; one modem and one serial

Section 2A: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 15

Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

Follow the instructions below to install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software from the installation CD. This process requires you to restart your PC at the end of the installation; therefore, we recommend that you quit all open applications before you begin installation. The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software automatically determines your PC’s operating system and installs all appropriate software.

You may be required to log in with administrative privileges

Note:

depending on your operating system to install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software.

Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem driver:

1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The

Setup program should start automatically. If the Setup program does not launch, select Start > Run and enter

d:\Autorun.exe, where d is your CD-ROM drive letter.

2. Select Install Sprint Mobile Broadband (Novatel Wireless).

(The InstallShield® Wizard will start and guide you through the installation process.)

3. Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the

installation wizard, noting the following:

䡲 In order to continue with the installation, you must

select “I accept the terms of the License Agreement.”

䡲 Select the default option, Sprint Mobile Broadband

USB Modem by Novatel Wireless, Inc., if prompted, and click Next.

䡲 Please wait a few minutes while the software

installs.

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You may also be given the option of selecting the

Note:

Bytemobile option provides increased speeds and enhanced graphics to further improve your experience with image and data optimization in an easy-to-use visual interface. If this option is available you may place a check mark in the check box to add Bytemobile Optimization.

Optimization Client feature at this time. This

4. Skip to step 7 if you did not check the Bytemobile

Optimization Client option from the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Installer screen (see Note above).

5. If you chose to install the Bytemobile Optimization Client,

the Installshield Wizard and ByteMobile Optimization Welcome window appear. Click Next and wait a few moments for the software to install.

6. Now click Finish to complete installation of Bytemobile.

7. Click Restart or Finish to complete installation of the

Sprint PCS Connection Manager. Once the installation procedure is complete and you have rebooted your computer (either automatically or manually), launch Sprint PCS Connection Manager by clicking on the Sprint Mobile Broadband (Novatel Wireless) desktop icon.

8. The Sprint PCS Connection Manager starts and the Insert

your device... dialog appears. (Do not connect the device until instructed to do so by Sprint PCS Connection Manager.)

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9. Insert the USB connector into your PC’s USB port. (See

page 20 for complete instructions on proper insertion and removal.)

Sprint PCS Connection Manager will check to ensure you have

Note:

the latest firmware installed. If there is a new firmware release for the software, the “Firmware Update” pop-up dialog will appear. See “Firmware Updates” in this section, beginning on page 19.

10. Please wait a few moments while Windows

automatically installs the necessary drivers for this device. A series of Found New Hardware messages appear and the Found New Hardware Wizard launches.

11. If your USB modem has not been activated, the

Activation Wizard automatically launches and guides you through the activation process. (For account activation information, see Section 1B, Getting Started With Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem beginning on page 7.)

12. Windows detects the new hardware (Sprint Mobile

Broadband USB Modem) and installs the necessary drivers. The Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard launches, depending on your operating system. (For additional information about driver installation, see “Reinstalling the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Driver” on page 60.)

13. Follow the prompts to allow the wizard to install the

drivers.

14. Click OK when you are notified that the installation is

complete.

On completion of this step, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem driver are installed and you can proceed to activate your USB modem

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(if it has not already been activated). See “Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service” on page 22.

During this time, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager

Note:

message area displays “Updating Hardware” and the Go button is disabled.

Firmware Updates

The first time you attempt to connect your USB modem to your computer, Sprint PCS Connection Manager will check to ensure you have the latest firmware installed. If Sprint PCS Connection Manager detects that your USB modem needs to be updated a “Firmware Update” pop-up dialog appears.

To up da te fi rm wa re

1. If you are using a laptop, the AC power adapter must be

plugged into your computer before proceeding.

2. Click OK to launch the firmware update utility and update

the firmware in your USB modem. The software installation begins. This process takes approximately five minutes. You may stop the installation at any time by clicking Cancel.

Caution:

Do not disconnect the device from your computer until the installation process is complete. Failure to complete the process may result in serious errors.

3. Once the firmware has been successfully downloaded, a

confirmation screen appears. Click OK to return to the Sprint PCS Connection Manager main user interface.

When the firmware update is completed, it will reset the USB modem. Please wait a few minutes to initialize the USB modem from the Sprint PCS network. If the USB modem has not been activated, it will automatically launch the Sprint PCS Vision Activation Wizard.

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During this time, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager

Note:

message area displays “Updating Hardware” and the Go button is disabled.

Once the USB modem is provisioned successfully, it will start IOTA (Internet Over-the-Air) Activation to update your user profile from the Sprint PCS network settings. If the USB modem is not provisioned or out of the Sprint coverage area, the Sprint PCS Vision User Interface will display “Sprint PCS Vision: Searching for service...”.

Inserting and Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Inserting the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Before you connect the device, you must first install Sprint PCS Connection Manager (see page 16 in this section). Once you have completed the software installation procedure, you may insert your device into your computer’s USB port.

When you connect the device, the following should occur:

䢇 The USB modem is powered as soon as you connect it to

the computer’s USB port.

䢇 The LED indicator on the device illuminates green. 䢇 The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software starts

(unless the auto-launch feature has been disabled).

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem also contains an

Note:

antenna that can be used for better coverage; this is an integral part of the device. To use this feature, flip open the device's antenna by gently gripping the top right side of the external cover with your forefinger.

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Turning Off the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

When the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem is connected to the computer, it has power and is trying to communicate with the network. To turn off the USB modem, Sprint PCS Connection Manager must be closed.

Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

1. Close the Sprint PCS Connection Manager program if it is

running. There are three ways to close the program:

䡲 Click the close icon on the interface.

– or –

䡲 Right-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager system

tray icon and select Exit from the menu.

– or –

䡲 Click Menu in the upper left-hand corner of the

Sprint PCS Connection Manager window and select Exit .

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2. Remove the USB connector from your computer’s USB

port by gripping the USB modem on both sides and pulling straight out to avoid damaging the modem’s antenna.

Activating Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

The final step to making your USB modem operational is configuring it to use your account.

For an overview of account activation and configuration, see

Tip:

“Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service” on page 9.

If you purchased a preactivated USB modem, this step is not necessary. Once the application software and driver are installed, the USB modem is ready for use.

Otherwise, you must use the Sprint Activation Wizard to activate and configure your account. Activation involves phoning Sprint Customer Service, exchanging information

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and entering your account information into the appropriate fields in the wizard.

To activate an account and configure your USB modem:

1. Connect the device to your computer. The Activation Wizard

will launch automatically.

2. Click Next to begin the activation process. The wizard will

guide you through the process.

Sprint PCS Connection Manager checks to ensure you have

Note:

the latest firmware installed. If there is a new firmware release for the software, the “Firmware Update” pop-up dialog appears.

3. Please telephone Sprint Customer Service to set up your

Sprint PCS wireless network account.

䡲 If you will be using your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB

Modem primarily for business purposes, call 1-888-788-

4727.

䡲 If your device is intended primarily for personal use, call

1-888-715-4588.

You should have the following information available:

䡲 Your billing address 䡲 Your Social Security or Tax ID number 䡲 Your driver’s license number 䡲 Your device’s ESN (electronic serial number) (The ESN is

printed on the device’s label and can also be displayed during the installation process.)

䡲 A pen and paper to write down your account information

Inform your Sprint Customer Service Specialist that you are activating a Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Ovation U720). During this call, Sprint Customer Service will help you choose a

service plan

and

guide you through the activation process.

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4. Click Next when you are asked for your device’s ESN

(electronic serial number). A third window will appear, which displays your device’s ESN in the top field.

5. Carefully repeat the ESN to the Service Representative.

You will be given an activation code.

6. Enter the activation code into the bottom field of the

window and click Next to continue to the next window.

7. Once your Sprint Customer Service Specialist has given

you your device’s phone number (also called MDN), and MSID (IMSI_S) numbers, enter them in the top and bottom fields and click Next to continue.

8. A confirmation screen appears. Verify that your phone

number (MDN) and MSID (IMSI_S) are correct. Be sure to write these numbers down for future reference. Click

Ye s to continue.

9. You have now successfully completed the activation

process. Click Finish to exit the Sprint Activation Wizard.

You may manually access the Activation Wizard from the

Note:

Sprint PCS Connection Manager sub menu. See “Sprint PCS Vision - Novatel Wireless settings” on page 54.

On completion of this step, your USB modem is ready for use. Section 2B: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software, beginning on page 26, explains how to use the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software to manage and monitor your connections.

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Section 2B

Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

In This Section

⽧ The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

⽧ The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Window

⽧ System Tray Icons

⽧ Establishing and Terminating Connections

⽧ Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Menu Options and Settings

This chapter outlines the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface for your notebook PC, including the components of the main window, button usage, system tray icons, and more. Once you’ve mastered the basics here, you’ll be ready to begin using your USB modem.

Section 2B: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software 25

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software allows you to manage and monitor the connection between your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem and the CDMA network. Use the software to:

䢇 Determine your signal strength, roaming status,

Sprint PCS® connection availability, and other network parameters.

䢇 Initiate data calls. 䢇 View call statistics. 䢇 Enable and disable features such as Always on Top (which

allows you to set the device software to display in front of other application windows).

䢇 Set options related to Web messages, sounds played, and

the lock code security feature (which you can use to prevent others from using your USB modem).

You must run the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software anytime you use the USB modem unless you have configured the device to run in NDIS mode with Novatel Wireless, Inc. Network Adapter. (See “Novatel Wireless Network Adapter (NDIS)” on page 49.)

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Starting the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

To launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software:

䊳 Double-click the Sprint Mobile Broadband (Novatel) desktop

icon, located on your desktop.

– or –

Select Start > Programs > Sprint > Novatel Wireless > Sprint Mobile Broadband (Novatel Wireless).

Depending on your settings in the Options window, the software starts automatically anytime you connect the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

Once you make a connection in the device software, you can launch whichever application you want to use (such as your Web browser or email application).

Use the close button in the upper-right corner of the interface to exit the software.

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The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Window

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software features its own Custom Main Interface (CMI) window. It includes the following components:

䢇 A Menu button in the upper-left corner 䢇 Minimize and Close buttons in the upper-right corner 䢇 A message area (the left portion of the display) 䢇 An indicator area (to the immediate right of the message

area)

䢇 A button (“GO”) used to establish/cancel a connection 䢇 A Detail Drawer that displays the amount of data being

transferred and received

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About the Interface

The following application functions are available within the main window of the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software:

䢇 Close: Closes the interface and exits the software. 䢇 Go: Initiates a connection. 䢇 Stop: Ends or cancels a connection. 䢇 Minimize: Minimizes the interface to System Tray Mode. 䢇 Menu: Provides access to tools and options settings.

䢇

Message Area: Displays “Insert your device...,” “Ready,” “Disconnect,” “Connect,” “Authenticating,” “Connecting,” or “Connected” states. Other connection messages may apply depending on your custom options. (See page 32.)

䢇

Image Compression (if applicable): Indicates that data and image compression is enabled for enhanced speed performance.

䢇 Transfer/Receive: Visual indicator of data activity. 䢇 Signal Strength: Visual indicator of signal strength. 䢇 Detail Drawer: Displays byte counter. Click + to expand

and - to close.

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The Menu Button

Clicking the Menu button, located in the upper-left corner of the interface, provides access to the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software menu.

Some menu options will remain inactive or unavailable if a connection has not been established. Once a connection is made, the options will become active. The Links menu option and the Settings menu option both contain submenus. See Section 2C, Menu Options, beginning on page 39, for details on the Sprint PCS Connection Manager options and settings.

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The Minimize and Close Buttons

The Minimize button closes the window but leaves the program running. When the program is minimized, its icon in the system tray can be used to determine the device status. (See “System Tray Icons” on page 36.)

Once minimized, you can redisplay the program by double-clicking the desktop shortcut or launching the device software from the Start menu. (See page 37 in this section.) You can also click the icon in the system tray. (The icons are defined in “System Tray Icons” on page 36.)

The Close button is used to exit the device software.

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Connection Status

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface provides information about your current connection status. Other messages may appear as a result of customized options.

Insert your Device...

If the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software fails to detect a device, the message “Insert your Device...” is displayed. In this state, the GO button is unavailable to indicate it cannot be engaged. The signal strength and image compression icons also are not visible.

If the Sprint PCS Connection Manager interface fails to detect the device, the “Insert your Device...” message will continue to be displayed.

Disconnected

In this state, the GO button is available and the signal strength icon is visible. Click GO to make a connection.

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Connecting

In this state, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager is attempting to make a connection. During this action, the display will progress from “Connecting” to “Authenticating,” to “Authenticated.” The signal strength icon is visible and the GO button changes to Stop.

If you attempt to establish a Sprint PCS Vision connection that requires a password, a dialog box appears. Enter the relevant information and click OK to continue the connection process.

To cancel the connection, click Stop.

Connected

Once the connection is established, the message area displays “Connected” and the transfer/receive icon is now visible.

For other messages, see “Settings” on page 45 and “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 57.

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Indicator Area

The indicator area displays icons that help you keep track of your signal strength and roaming status, notify you when you receive messages, and indicate whether certain options or features are enabled.

The following table lists the indicator area icons and explains the significance of each icon.

Indicator Area Icons

Icon Meaning

The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to show the strength of the radio signal. The number of bars increases (up to a maximum of six) as the signal strength increases.

Note: This icon is displayed only when data services are available.

When no bars are shown, no connection is possible for one of the following reasons:

䢇 You are outside of the Nationwide Sprint Network

service area.

䢇 The signal strength is too weak. 䢇 A network problem is preventing the Sprint Mobile

Broadband USB Modem from obtaining service.

The Transmit/Receive icon lets you know that a Sprint Power Vision data connection is active.

The Optimization image compression software is active.

The CDMA 1xEVDO icon appears when CDMA 1xEVDO service is available and active.

The Roaming indicator lets you know that you have roamed from a Sprint Network to a roaming partner's system.

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The GO Button

The GO button is used to establish and cancel a connection. The text on the button changes during different connection stages.

䢇 GO – Ready to establish a connection. Click the button to start

a connection.

䢇 Stop – Once a connection is established, the Go button

changes to read Stop. A connection is being established or is already established. Click the button to cancel or disconnect.

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System Tray Icons

Icon

Meaning

Connecting- Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

ready for connection or currently making a connection.

Connected- Connection established to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and data transfer in process.

Dormant- Connection established but no data transfer taking place.

Disconnected- Sprint PCS Connection Manager running, but no connection in progress.

Error - Sprint PCS Connection Manager has encountered a hardware failure in your computer’s device or another error while attempting to connect.

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software displays an icon in the system tray (in the lower-right portion of the display screen on your computer). The system tray icon indicates your connection status.

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Establishing and Terminating Connections

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface can be used to establish and terminate connections with the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by simply clicking the GO or Stop buttons.

Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Menu Options and Settings

Click the (see page 27), to launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager menu.

Menu options are described in Section 2C, Menu Options beginning on page 40.

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button, located at the upper left of the interface

Section 2C

Menu Options

In This Section

⽧ Overview of Menu Items

⽧ Menu Item Details

⽧ Settings

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager’s primary menu options allow you to manage your device’s connections and settings. This chapter provides an overview and brief description of each of the options available under the Menu drop-down list.

Section 2C: Menu Options 39

Overview of Menu Items

To display the Sprint PCS Connection Manager’s primary menu, click the Menu button at the top left corner of the interface.

The table on the following page outlines various menu items and provides a brief description of the items and links to more detailed information.

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Menu Items

Menu Item Description For more

Alert Log

View information on device errors

information, see:

Page 4 2 or failures by date/time, alert, connection name, and type.

Connection History

View information on data connections by date/time, type,

Page 4 2

and duration.

Device Info & Diagnostics

View detailed information about the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB

Page 4 3

Modem, software, and connections.

Software Updates

Check for posted updates to the Sprint PCS Connection Manager

Page 4 4

Software or configure to automatically check for updates.

Links

When connected to the

Page 4 4 Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, provides a link to the Sprint PCS Web site.

Help

Open the Sprint PCS Connection

Page 4 5 Manager Help file.

About Sprint PCS Connection Manager

Settings

View the opening Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software identification screen.

Configure the Sprint PCS

Page 4 5

Page 4 5 Connection Manager Software to best suit your needs and preferences.

Exit

Close the Sprint PCS Connection

Page 2 1 Manager Software application.

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Menu Item Details

Alert Log

The Alert Log provides a record of all alerts that have been generated while establishing and maintaining your connections and settings. You can use the Alert Log to help isolate and resolve connection issues.

To di sp la y t he Al er t L og :

䊳 Select Menu > Alert Log.

To clear the Alert Log:

1. From the Alert Log window, click Clear.

2. You will see a prompt: “Clear all entries from the Alert

Log?” Click Yes to delete all records. Click No to cancel.

Connection History

The Connection History dialog maintains a record of your data connections. You can choose whether to keep a record of your connection history by your preference.

To enable or disable Connection History:

䊳 Select Menu > Settings > General > Keep Connection

History.

A check mark next to the option indicates that it is enabled.

To display the Connection History:

䊳 Select Menu > Connection History.

For each message, the Connection History displays:

䢇 The date and time the connection was initiated. 䢇 The phone number dialed for data connections. 䢇 The type of connection.

enabling or disabling this feature to suit

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䢇 The duration of the connection.

Deleting Records

To delete all records in the Connection History:

1. From the Connection History window, click Clear.

2. You will see a prompt: “Cear all entries from the Connection

History?” Click Ye s to delete all records. Click No to cancel.

Device Info & Diagnostics

The Device Info & Diagnostics window displays detailed information about your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem, Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software, signal strength, port configuration, and more.

The information displayed in this window includes:

䢇 The manufacturer. 䢇 The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem. 䢇 You r Sprint Mo bile Broad band USB Modem phone number. 䢇 The hardware version. 䢇 The version of firmware in use. 䢇 The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software version and

build.

䢇 The version of the PRL (Preferred Roaming List, which specifies

the radio frequency channels that the USB modem is permitted to use).

䢇 The device's designed capabilities and coverage. 䢇 Various communication and device tests and results.

To access the Device Info & Diagnostics menu:

䊳 Select Menu > Device Info & Diagnostics.

To view information about your system, including installed files:

䊳 Click the System Information button.

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Information obtained from the System Information sections can be used to create a report, which can be saved and then sent via email to a Sprint PCS Customer Service Representative to help them in troubleshooting your notebook.

Software Updates

From time to time, Sprint may release updates for your Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software. These updates may add new features or improve the network performance. This menu option allows you to check for any posted updates or to set up an automatic monthly check for updates.

To check for software updates:

䊳 Select Menu > Software Updates > Check Now.

To enable or disable automatic monthly checks:

䊳 Select Menu > Software Updates > Check for updates once

a month.

A check mark next to the option indicates that it is enabled. Click OK to save changes and exit the Software Updates dialog box.

Links

During an active Sprint PCS Vision connection, this menu option provides a hyperlink to the Sprint PCS Web site. To access this link, select Menu > Links > Sprint PCS Web Site.

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Links menu

Note:

does not allow you to add or remove links. Continue to manage direct links to your favorite Web sites through your Web browser menu.

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Help

This menu item provides direct access to Sprint PCS Connection Manager’s online help file. You can also access the help file from any window within Sprint PCS Connection Manager by pressing the ‘F1’ key on your keyboard. To access Help, select Menu > Help.

About Sprint PCS Connection Manager

The About Sprint PCS Connection Manager menu option allows you to display the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software opening splash screen, which appears when you launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software.

䊳 Select Menu > About Sprint PCS Connection Manager.

Settings

The Settings window from the Menu allows you to configure the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software to suit your preferences. In the Settings window you can:

䢇

Enable and disable several features, including Window Always on Top and Connection History, set program launch and optimization options, and customize Sprint PCS connection settings.

To access the Settings menu:

1. Click Menu on the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

interface.

2. Select Settings from the submenu.

Settings Window

The Settings window contains three options:

䢇 General 䢇 Optimization 䢇 Sprint PCS Vision - Novatel Wireless or Sprint PCS Data Link

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If you did not install the Bytemobile Optimization Client, the

Note:

Optimization option will not be available. Once you install the Bytemobile Optimization Client this option will become available.

General

To display the General settings options, select Menu > Settings > General. Then you can customize your Sprint PCS

Connection Manager by selecting the following options:

䢇 Play Sound Effects – Select this check box to hear a clicking

sound whenever an action is taken on the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software.

䢇 Always on Top – When checked, the Sprint PCS Connection

Manager window displays in front of all other open application windows, even if another window is placed over the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software window.

䢇 Start in System Tray – Select this check box to have the

Sprint PCS Connection Manager interface visible on your screen regardless of which applications are open.

䢇 Keep Connection History – When selected, the Sprint PCS

Connection Manager Software logs all connections in the connection history. (For details on Connection History, see page 42.)

䢇 Launch when Windows Starts – When selected, Sprint PCS

Connection Manager opens automatically upon startup of your computer.

When finished, click Apply and then OK to save changes and close the Settings dialog box.

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Optimization

Bandwidth Optimization enhances the connection to your company’s enterprise network; it is a combination of data compression, TCP/IP optimization, and caching. This can result in a two to five times improvement in your perceived system speed, depending on your applications.

To display the Optimization settings menu, select

Optimization

. Then check or uncheck the available options to select

your image compression setting:

䢇 Enable Optimization Client – To enable Bandwidth

Optimization, place a check mark in the check box designated Bandwidth Optimization On. When selected, the image compression software is enabled.

The Bandwidth Optimization screen provides a visual display

Note:

of the original image as well as an optimized version. You can choose from fastest (low quality) to highest quality by sliding the image compression bar up and down the scale (see image below.)

Bandwidth Optimization Screen

Menu > Settings >

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Protocol Compression

Select the Protocol Compression check boxes to enable compression for the following types for data:

䢇 SSL - Secure Socket Layer 䢇 FTP - File Transfer Protocol 䢇 SMTP - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a communications

protocol used on the Internet to route email

䢇 HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol 䢇 POPv3 - Post Office Protocol standard in common use on TCP/

IP networks

䢇 IMAP - Acronym for Internet Message Access Protocol, a

method for an email program to gain access to email and bulletin board messages stored on a mail server.

Limitation to Bandwidth Optimization include minimal

Tip:

improvements with email applications. Email performance can be improved by working offline as much as possible, dragging and dropping attachments to desktop folders rather than opening attachments directly from email.

䊳 Click Default if you want to return to the default

settings.

When finished, click Apply and then OK to save changes and close the Settings dialog box, or click Cancel to undo any changes.

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Sprint PCS Settings

To customize your Sprint PCS Vision - Novatel Wireless settings or Sprint PCS Data Link settings, select Menu > Settings > Sprint PCS (connection name), and then select from the following menu options:

䢇 Always Show Welcome Screen – Select this check box if you

would like to have a welcome screen appear upon a successful connection to the Sprint Power Vision network.

䢇 Perform Pre-Connect Tests – Select this check box if you would

like to see what may have caused a failure if Connection Manager was unable to connect.

䢇 Enable Network Adapter (NDIS) – Allows you to establish a

Novatel Wireless (1xEV-DO) connection to connect to the Sprint PCS Network automatically without launching Sprint PCS Connection Manager. You can disable the Enable Network Adapter mode at any time by deselecting the Enable Network Adapter (NDIS) check box from this menu. (See below for more information about enabling NDIS.)

Novatel Wireless Network Adapter (NDIS)

Enabling the Novatel Wireless Network Adapter enables always-on connectivity like an Ethernet card and eliminates the need to use the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software. As soon as the USB connector is inserted into your USB port, the device connects to the network automatically. The connection is also reestablished automatically coming out of hibernate and standby modes.

To enable the Novatel Wireless Network Adapter:

1. Disconnect the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem from

the Sprint PCS Network. (If you are connected to the Sprint PCS network, the Enable Network Adapter [NDIS] check box will be disabled.)

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2. Access Menu > Settings > Sprint PCS Vision - Novatel

Wireless.

The first time you enable the Network Adapter (NDIS) mode,

Note:

Windows will automatically install the network drivers for the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem - Novatel Wireless EV-DO Network Adapter. Once Windows detects the new hardware, a “Found New Hardware” pop-up message will appear in your system tray followed by the “Ready to Use” message.

Your USB modem must be activated with Sprint PCS and you must be within the Sprint PCS coverage area for your device to work.

3. Place a check mark in the check box designated Enable

Network Adapter (NDIS), click Apply, and then click OK.

䢇 You may now use your device in NDIS mode and

experience automatic connectivity without launching Sprint PCS Connection Manager.

Service Settings (Mode)

The Mode section is used to set your connection preferences or service settings. You can choose to connect to only 1xEV-DO (high speed) or 1xRTT (low speed) wireless networks, or you can let Sprint PCS Connection Manager manage your network connections.

The Mode section gives you the following options to choose from:

䢇

Automatic

have Sprint PCS Connection Manager manage your connections. By selecting this option, Sprint PCS Connection Manager will automatically select one of the cellular networks available in your area when you launch a connection.

䢇 EVDO Only: Select the EVDO Only option if you would like

to have Sprint PCS Connection Manager connect to only 1xEV-DO networks. You can disable EVDO Mode at any time if you are not connected to any network by selecting another option.

: Select the Automatic option if you would like to

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Sprint PCS Connection Manager will always try to connect to

Note:

a Sprint CDMA 1xEV-DO network first before attempting to connect to a 1xRTT network. 1xEV-DO networks always have priority! If a 1xEV-DO network is unavailable then Sprint PCS Connection Manager will search for a available 1xRTT network.

䢇 1xRTT Only: Select the 1xRTT Only option if you would like to

have Sprint PCS Connection Manager connect to only 1xRTT networks. When you apply this option, the next time you make a connection Sprint PCS Connection Manager will search for only 1xRTT networks.

If the signal strength is too weak and you are unable to

Tip:

connect using 1xRTT in the 1900 MHz frequency, or if your connection fails due to this selection, disable the setting.

Applying your Mode Preference

1. Click OK or Apply on the Settings dialog box to reset your

device. When you apply your service preference the following dialog will appear: “Service setting was changed successfully. Please wait while the modem is reset for the changes to take effect.”

2. Click OK to close the dialog box. When the modem is reset

the Go button will be visible and the Connection Manager User Interface will display “Disconnected.” This may take a moment.

Roaming Preference

The Roaming section is used to change your roaming preference. Your coverage area and billing charges depend upon your service and the type of account you have. There may be surcharges for roaming service that vary based on whether you are in a preferred roaming area or a non-preferred roaming area. If there is no roaming agreement between Sprint and the local carrier, you may be unable to complete calls in a non-preferred zone.

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The Roaming section gives you the following options to choose from:

䢇 Sprint: Select the Sprint option to direct the Sprint Mobile

Broadband USB Modem not to roam. If this option is selected, you will not be able to roam off the Sprint PCS network. This is the default setting.

䢇 Automatic: Select Automatic to direct the Sprint Mobile

Broadband USB Modem to automatically search for any accessible network in the local area if you travel outside the Sprint PCS Service Area.

When you select Automatic mode you will see a prompt:

Note:

“The device is in Automatic mode and will will roam when Sprint coverage is unavailable. Roaming Rates may apply.”

䊳 Click OK to change your settings and close the dialog

box or click Cancel to return to the previous screen.

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Enabling and Disabling Roam Guard

䊳 Check the Roam Guard box if you want Sprint PCS

Connection Manager to notify you each time you make a connection and roam outside the Sprint PCS network.

Each time you roam, the following message will appear: “Outgoing or Incoming Roaming Data detected, roaming rates may apply.”

䊳 Press Roam to continue, or Cancel to close the data session.

If you do not wish to see this message when you are roaming

Tip:

deselect “Roam Guard” by unchecking it.

Once you deselect the Roam Guard check box, a confirmation message will appear. Click OK to change your settings and close the dialog box. Data Roam Guard will not appear

when you data roam.

䢇 Roaming Only: Select Roaming Only when you travel outside

the Sprint PCS Service Area. By selecting this option the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem will select a network that has a roaming agreement with Sprint.

When you select this option you are roaming within a

Note:

“preferred” roaming area. If there is no roaming agreement between Sprint and the local carrier, you may be unable to complete calls in a “non-preferred zone.”

Once you select this option a confirmation message will appear. Click OK to change your settings and close the dialog box or click Cancel to return to the previous screen.

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Applying your Roaming Preference

1. Click OK or Apply on the Settings dialog box to reset

your device. When you apply your roaming preference the following dialog will appear: “Roaming setting was changed successfully. Please wait while modem is reset for the changes to take effect.”

2. Click OK to close the dialog box.

3. Wait for the device to reset. This may take a moment.

When the device is reset the Go button will be visible and the Connection Manager User Interface will display: “Disconnected.”

When you change your roaming preference an informational

Tip:

message will appear in your system tray.

Sprint PCS Connection Device Settings

䢇 Activation Wizard – This option is used only when

activating a new Sprint PCS device. To manually activate your Sprint PCS account click Activation Wizard. (See “Activating Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem” on page 22.)

䢇 Change User Lock – This option enables you to change and

customize your User Lock Code. (See below for more information on using your User Lock Code.)

User Lock Code

The Lock Code feature can be used to prevent others from using your USB modem and your account. When the lock code is enabled, the message area will display “Device Locked” and the lock icon will appear in the indicator area.

While the USB modem is in lock mode, you may not launch a data session without first entering your four-digit lock code.

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The default lock code is the last four digits of your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem phone number. (See the “Tip” on page 56.)

To enable the lock feature:

1. Click the Locked/Unlocked Icon located in the Detail Drawer

of the Sprint PCS Connection Manager interface.

2. The Enter User Lock Code window appears.

3. Enter your lock code and click OK.

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Your default lock code is the last four digits of your USB

Tip:

modem’s phone number. If you can’t recall your USB modem’s phone number, go to Menu > Device Info and Diagnostics or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

To change your lock code:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sprint PCS Vision - Novatel

Wireless .

2. Click the Change User Lock button. The Change User Lock

Code window appears.

Running the Activation Wizard resets the lock code to the last

Note:

four digits of the most recently activated phone number.

3. Enter your new four-digit lock code into the dialog box.

4. Re-enter your new lock code.

5. Select a lock status: Unlock to leave the USB modem

unlocked; Lock to enable the lock code feature immediately.

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Section 2D

Troubleshooting Tips

In This Section

⽧ Problem Causes and Suggestions

⽧ Reinstalling the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Driver

⽧ Resolving Resource Conflicts

⽧ Additional Troubleshooting Tools

This section provides assistance in diagnosing and solving many common problems you may experience while using your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem and Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software with your PC.

Section 2D: Troubleshooting Tips 57

Problem Causes and Suggestions

When properly installed, the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem is a highly reliable product. Most problems are caused by one of these issues:

䢇 The wrong driver has been installed. 䢇 System resources required by the USB modem are being

used by other devices.

䢇 Network coverage is not available (either because you are

outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network or because of an account or network problem).

This section describes how to diagnose and solve these and other problems. If, after reading this section, you are unable to resolve a problem, please visit Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Error: Searching for Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem...

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface displays this message: “Searching for Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem...”

Possible Causes Suggestions

The USB modem is not properly connected to the computer.

b. The wrong driver is installed

for the USB modem.

c. There is a resource conflict.

www.sprint.com or contact

a. Check the USB connection. b. See “Reinstalling the Sprint

Mobile Broadband USB Modem Driver” on page 60.

c. See “Resolving Resource

Conflicts” on page 65.

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Error: Splash Screen is Frozen

The splash screen of the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software is frozen.

Possible Causes Suggestions

You may have a resource conflict. Restart your PC. If you are unable

to resolve this problem by restarting your PC, see “Resolving Resource Conflicts” on page 65.

Error: Not in Service

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface displays the message, “Not in Service.”

Possible Causes Suggestions

Inadequate signal strength may occur for either of these reasons:

a. You are outside the

Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

b. You may be inside a building or

near a structure that is causing radio interference.

a. Verify that you are within the

Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Coverage maps are available at www.sprint.com.

b. Change your location.

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Error: Connection Gets Dropped (Windows® 2000 and XP)

When attempting a data connection with Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software, the connection gets dropped as soon as it is established. (The status goes from “Connecting” and “Connected” back to “Click ‘GO’ to Connect.”)

Possible Causes Suggestions

The connection properties are not optimal.

1. Click Start > Connect To > Sprint PCS Vision -

Novatel Wireless (or Sprint PCS Data Link)

Windows start menu.

2. Click the Properties button on the connection

settings dialog.

3. Click the Networking tab.

4. Click the Settings button.

5. Ensure that Negotiate multi-link for single-link

connec tions

dialog.

6. Click OK to save your settings.

is not selected in the PPP Settings

from the

Reinstalling the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Driver

There is a Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem driver for each supported Windows operating system. Unless the appropriate driver for your version of Windows is installed, you will not be able to establish a network connection with the USB modem. This section provides instructions on verifying that you have the correct device driver installed.

You must have the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Note:

installation CD to complete this procedure.

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Windows® 2000

To verify that the correct driver is installed:

1. Locate the existing driver.

2. Update the driver.

To locate the driver:

1. Close all Windows programs and open the Control Panel by

selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Syste m icon.

3. Click the Hardware tab.

4. Click the Device Manager tab.

5. Locate the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem entries by

using the “+” signs to expand the listings. (For example, to see all the installed modems, click the “+” sign to the left of Modems.) The device should have these driver entries listed in Device Manager:

䡲 The device driver should appear under Modems as

Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO Modem.

䡲 The device should appear under Network adapters as

Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO Network Adapter (if Network Adapter (NDIS) is enabled).

䡲 The device should appear under Ports (COM & LPT) as

Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO Status Port (COM#).

If the listings above do not appear, identify the listing for the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by disconnecting the device. This causes the driver listing for the device to disappear from the list. Reconnect the device to cause the driver listing to reappear. You can identify the entries for the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by observing which entries are affected when you disconnect and reconnect the device, or by disabling Network Adapter (NDIS). (See “Novatel Wireless Network Adapter (NDIS)” on page 49.)

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Updating the Driver

1. If the installation CD is not already in your CD-ROM

drive, insert it. If the CD start-up menu appears, use the exit option in the lower-left corner of the screen to exit the menu.

2. Right-click Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO Modem.

3. Click the Properties button.

4. Click the Driver tab.

5. Click the Update Driver… button to launch the Update

Device Driver Wizard.

6. Click Next.

7. Select Display a list of known drivers for this device so that I

can choose a specific driver and click Next.

8. Enter C:\Program Files\Novatel Wireless\Sprint\Sprint PCS

Connection Manager\Drivers.

9. Click OK.

10. If the “Digital Signature Not Found” window is

displayed, click Yes .

11. Click Finish. Repeat steps 6-12 as prompted.

If you are prompted to restart your PC, click Yes . Otherwise, restart your PC from the Start menu. (You must restart your PC to complete the driver installation.)

The correct driver should then be installed.

Windows® XP

To verify that the correct driver is installed:

1. Uninstall the existing driver.

2. Install the Windows XP driver from the Sprint Mobile

Broadband USB Modem installation CD.

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To uninstall the existing driver:

1. Open the Control Panel by selecting Start > Control Panel.

2. If “Pick a Category” is displayed, select Switch to Classic View.

3. Double-click the Syste m icon.

4. Click the Hardware tab.

5. Click the Device Manager button.

6. Locate the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem entries by

䡲 The device driver should appear under Modems as

Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO Modem.

䡲 The device should appear under Network adapters as

Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO Network Adapter (if Network Adapter (NDIS) is enabled).

䡲 The device should appear under Ports (COM & LPT) as

Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO Status Port (COM#).

If the listings above do not appear, identify the listing for the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by unplugging the USB connector. This causes the driver listing for the USB modem to disappear from the list. Reinsert the USB modem again to cause the driver listing to reappear. You can identify the entries for the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by observing which entries are affected when you remove and replace the USB connector, or by disabling Network Adapter (NDIS). (See “Novatel Wireless Network Adapter (NDIS)” on page 49.)

7. Right-click Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO Modem.

8. Select Uninstall from the pop-up menu.

9. Click OK to confirm the uninstall.

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The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem listings should be removed.

Installing the Windows XP Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Driver

1. If the installation CD is not already in your CD-ROM

drive, insert it. If the CD start-up menu appears, use the exit option in the lower-left corner of the screen to exit the menu.

2. Remove and replace the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB

Modem to launch the Found New Hardware Wizard.

3. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)

on the first window of the Found New Hardware Wizard and click Next to proceed.

4. Select the Search for the best driver in these locations radio

button and the Include this location in the search check box, and then enter C:\Program Files\Novatel Wireless\Sprint\Sprint PCS Connection Manager\Drivers.. Click Next to proceed to the next window.

5. If a warning appears stating that the Sprint Mobile

Broadband USB Modem has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway.

6. Click Finish and repeat steps 1 to 5 as prompted.

The correct driver is then installed.

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Resolving Resource Conflicts

You must have your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Note:

installation CD to complete this procedure.

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem requires these system resources:

䢇 1 IRQ. 䢇 4096 bytes of I/O space. 䢇 2 available communications ports (one modem, one serial).

If these resources are not available to the USB modem, you have a resource conflict. If another PC device is installed, you may be able to free the necessary resources simply by ejecting the other device. Otherwise, you may need to disable another device (such as an internal modem, infrared device, or network device) to resolve the resource conflict. This section explains how to disable other devices.

Windows® 2000

To resolve a resource conflict in Windows 2000:

䊳 Disable a device (internal modem, infrared device, or

network card).

Disabling an Internal Modem, Infrared Device, or Network Card

1. Close all Windows programs and open the Control Panel by

selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Syste m icon.

3. Click the Hardware tab.

4. Click the Device Manager button.

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5. Locate the device that you want to disable:

䡲 If you want to disable an internal modem, expand

the Modem tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left.

䡲 If you want to disab le an infrared d evice, expand the

Infrared Devices tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left.

䡲 If you want to disable a network card, expand the

Network Adapters tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left.

6. Right-click the device you want to disable, choose

Disable from the pop-up menu that appears, and click OK.

Windows® XP

To resolve a resource conflict in Windows XP:

䊳 Disable a device (internal modem, infrared device, or

network card)

Disabling an Internal Modem, Infrared Device, or Network Card

1. Close all Windows programs and open the Control Panel

by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Syste m icon.

3. Click the Hardware tab.

4. Click the Device Manager button.

5. Locate the device that you want to disable:

䡲 If you want to disable an internal modem, expand

the Modem tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left.

䡲 If you want to disab le an infrared d evice, expand the

Infrared Devices tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left.

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䡲 If you want to disable a network card, expand the

Network Adapters tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left.

6. Right click the device you want to disable, choose Disable

from the pop-up menu that appears and click OK.

Additional Troubleshooting Tools

Connection History

Connection History provides you with a detailed record of the connections established using your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem. Since Connection History allows you to sort records by connection name, you can easily distinguish between personal and business usage. You can also save any of the messages on the Connection History screen to a log file that you can print out for your record.

Accessing Connection History

䊳 Select Menu > Connection History from the Sprint PCS

Connection Manager Software interface.

About Connection History

The Connection History window displays a table with three columns: Date/Time, Type, and Duration.

You can select entries by using the arrow keys or your mouse. Selected entries are highlighted. By default, no entry is selected.

Click the Clear button to access the Clear Connection History dialog box. Click Yes to confirm the delete or No to cancel.

To generate a text file containing your Connection History:

1. Select File > Export from the Sprint PCS Connection Manager

Connection History Window. A Save As dialog box appears.

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2. In the file name box type a name for the CSV log file

and click Save. The file name is called “Connection Log.txt” by default, however, you can name the file any descriptive name you like.

Alert Log

The Alert Log provides a record of all alerts that have been received while establishing and maintaining your connections. You can use the Alert Log to help isolate and resolve connection issues.

Accessing the Alert Log

䊳 Select Menu > Alert Log from the Sprint PCS Connection

Manager Software interface.

About the Alert Log

The Alert Log displays a table with four columns: Date/Time, Alert, Connection Name, and Type.

You can select entries by using the arrow keys on your keyboard or the mouse. Selected entries are highlighted. By default, no entry is selected.

Click the Clear button to access the Clear Alert Log dialog box. Click Yes to confirm the delete or No to cancel.

Device Info & Diagnostics

Device Info & Diagnostics can help identify problems associated with connecting to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Device Info & Diagnostics evaluates issues with your USB port, port configuration, Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem signal strength, the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, and more. Once the program runs a diagnostics check it can recommend possible solutions.

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Accessing Diagnostics

䊳 Select Menu > Device Info & Diagnostics from the Sprint PCS

Connection Manager Software interface.

About Device Info & Diagnostics

The Device Info & Diagnostics dialog box allows you to select a number of ways to troubleshoot or obtain more information about your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

The tests automatically run when the window opens.

To view your system parameters, including installed files:

䊳 Click the System Information button.

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Section 3

Sprint Power Vision

Section 3A

Sprint Power Vision

In This Section

⽧ Web

⽧ Sprint Power Vision FAQs

Sprint Power Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear, with enhanced, always-on advanced multimedia services like email and Web browsing that are easy to learn and simple to use. This rich, colorful graphic experience is a revolutionary way to look at wireless communications.

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Web

Accessing the Web

To access the Web:

1. Start Sprint PCS Connection Manager

the icon on your desktop.

2. Click GO to launch your Sprint Power Vision connection.

3. Once your Sprint Power Vision connection is

established, you may start your browser application (for example, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator).

Your User Name

When you buy a Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a user name. Your user name identifies you on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and is also useful as an address for email and text messaging, as a way to personalize Internet services, and as an online virtual identity.

A user name is typically based on the customer’s name and a number, followed by “ John Smith to sign up for Sprint PCS Vision services might have

jsmith003@sprint.com as his user name. If you want a

particular user name, you can visit name you want – as long as nobody else has it.

Your user name will be automatically programmed into your USB modem. You don't have to enter it.

@sprintpcs.com.” For example, the third

www.sprint.com and get the

by double-clicking

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Sprint Power Vision FAQs

How will I know when my USB modem is ready for Sprint Power Vision service?

Your user name (for example, bsmith001@sprint.com) will be displayed on the Sprint PCS Connection Manager display screen.

How do I sign in for the first time?

You are automatically signed in to Sprint Power Vision services when you launch Sprint PCS Connection Manager.

How do I know when my USB Modem is connected to Sprint Power Vision services?

Your USB modem automatically connects when Sprint Power Vision service is used or an incoming message arrives.

When is my data connection active?

Your connection is active when data is being transferred and “Connected” appears on the Sprint PCS Connection Manager display screen.

When is my data connection dormant?

If no data is transmitted or received for approximately 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. (The connection can go active again quickly.) If no data is transmitted or received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.

Can I sign out of data services?

You can sign out without turning off your USB modem, however you will not be able to browse the Web or use other Sprint Power Vision services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out, go to Settings > Internet > Sign Out in the Sprint PCS Connection Manager menu.

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How can I optimize my settings to achieve faster speeds and send and receive less data while dialing into my company network?

For optimized results, work in “Offline” mode and synchronize periodically to send and receive company email. Also, save attachments or drag them into desktop folders before opening them (rather than double-clicking them in the email).

For more detailed information, see the Microsoft white paper at

http ://w ww.micro soft. com/office /outlook/evaluation/perform.doc.

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Section 4

Technical Specifications and

Regulatory Information

Section 4A

Technical Specifications

In This Section

⽧ Environmental Specifications

⽧ Mechanical Specifications

⽧ Software Specifications

⽧ Transmitter Specifications

⽧ Receiver Specifications

⽧ Hardware Specifications

⽧ Miscellaneous

This section outlines the environmental and technical specifications for your new Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

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Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature 0° C to +55° C

(32°F to 131° F)

Storage temperature -20° C to +65° C

(-4° F to 149° F)

Humidity 5% to 90% over operating

Vibration Stability 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.1 octave/second

Drop 1 meter drop, no damage – fully

temperature

operational

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H) 38 mm x 17 mm x 87 mm

Weight 52 grams

Battery Pack N/A

LED Yes

Antenna External Flip-Up and Internal Mobile

Receive Diversity Antenna

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Software Specifications

CDMA specification EVDO Rev A

Data service Support

SMS (IS-637) Currently not supported

IOTA Support

OTAPA (IS-683A) Support

PRL (preferred roaming list) Support

Authentication Support

NAM 1

Mobile IP Support

WNP (wireless number portability) Support

Transmitter Specifications

Type of multiplexing EVDO and 1xRTT

Normal output power 7-10 dBm

TX Max power 23 dBm

Frequency range 1850 MHz to 1919 MHz

Frequency stability Compliant with CDG1

Bandwidth 1.25 MHz

Occupied bandwidth 1.25 MHz

Modulation method O-QPSK/HPSK

Waveform quality .944

Conducted spurious emission Complies with Title 47, Part 24 of

Common RF impedance 50 ohms

the FCC Rules

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Receiver Specifications

Type of receiving EVDO and 1xRTT

Frequency range 1930 MHZ to 1990 MHz

Bandwidth 1.25 MHz

Occupied bandwidth 1.25 MHz

Modulation method O-QPSK/HPSK

Receiver sensitivity -104 dBm

Inter-modulation spurious response attenuation

Common RF impedance 50 ohms

Complies with CDG stage 1

Hardware Specifications

Interface type USB Port

Common air interface 1xEVDO

Channel spacing 50 kHz

Chip set QUALCOMM

Transmitting (max. data rate) Forward link: 3.1 Mbps

Supply voltage 3.3 V

Battery N/A

Charger (charging time) N/A

Current consumption

Sleep/idle Average in-use Max. (peak)

Communication ports USB

Voice capability No support

Reverse link: 1.8 Mbps

60 mA 400 mA 850 mA

MSM6800

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Miscellaneous

Certification & Approval FCC (parts 2, 22, & 24, SAR), UL,

CDG, etc.

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Section 4B

Regulatory Information

In This Section

⽧ WARNING (EMI) – United States FCC Information

⽧ WARNING (EMI) – Canada

This section outlines important regulatory notices concerning your new Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

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Regulatory Notices

This device is compliant with Parts 2, 22, and 24 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesirable operations.

In order to comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed so that a minimum separation distance of 4.6mm is maintained between the antenna and all persons during normal operation.

FCC ID: PKR

CAUTION Unauthorized modifications or changes not

expressly approved by Sprint Communications Company L.P. could void compliance with regulatory rules and thereby your authority to use this equipment.

NVWMCD3000

WARNING (EMI) – United States FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Parts 2, 22, and 24 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

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equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

䢇 Reorient or relocate the notebook PC. 䢇 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 䢇 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

䢇 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

WARNING (EMI) – Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.

If you have purchased this product under a United States Government contract, it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFARs) Section 252.227-7013 for Department of Defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FARs) Section 52.227-19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations. If further government regulations apply, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with such regulations.

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Section 5

Safety and

Terms & Conditions

Section 5A

Safety and Notices

In This Section

⽧ Important Notice

⽧ Safety and Hazards

This section outlines important liability and safety guidelines concerning your new Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

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Important Notice

Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors), or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem are used in a normal manner with a wellconstructed network, they should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P. accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitt ed or received using the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem, or for failure of the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem to transmit or receive such data.

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Safety and Hazards

Do not operate the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. It can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.

Do not operate the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, it can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some jurisdictions, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense.

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Inseego NVWMCD3000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Welcome to Sprint

Introduction

Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Your Sprint M obi le B roadban d USB Modem

CDMA Networks

USB EVDO Modem

Package Contents

About This Guide

Getting Started With Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Getting Started

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Software

Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service

Call Sprint Customer Service

Care and Maintenance

Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Getting Started

System Requirements

Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

Firmware Updates

Inserting and Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Inserting the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Turning Off the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Activating Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

Starting the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software

The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Window

About the Interface

The Menu Button

The Minimize and Close Buttons

Connection Status

Insert your Device...

Disconnected

Connecting

Connected

Indicator Area

The GO Button

System Tray Icons

Establishing and Terminating Connections

Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Menu Options and Settings

Menu Options

Overview of Menu Items

Menu Item Details

Alert Log

Connection History

Deleting Records

Device Info & Diagnostics

To view information about your system, including installed files:

Software Updates

Links

Help

About Sprint PCS Connection Manager

Settings

Settings Window

General

Optimization

Bandwidth Optimization Screen

Protocol Compression

Sprint PCS Settings

Novatel Wireless Network Adapter (NDIS)

Service Settings (Mode)

Roaming Preference

Sprint PCS Connection Device Settings

User Lock Code

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Causes and Suggestions

Error: Searching for Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem...

Error: Splash Screen is Frozen

Error: Not in Service

Error: Connection Gets Dropped (Windows® 2000 and XP)

Reinstalling the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Driver

Windows® 2000

Updating the Driver

Windows® XP