Novatel OVATION U760 User Manual
Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Ovation™ U760
www.sprint.com
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Table of Contents
Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem . . i
How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Section 1: Introducing the Sprint Mobile
Broadband USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1A. Introducing the Sprint Mobile
Broadband USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Device . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Section 2: Installing and Using the
Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem. . . . . . 5
2A. Installing the Software and Drivers . . . . . 6
Inserting the Device into Your Computer’s
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the Software and Drivers on a
Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Software and Drivers on a
Mac Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2B. Using Your Sprint Mobile Broadband
USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Starting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Viewing the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Flexible USB Extension Cable . . . . . 12
External Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inserting and Ejecting a microSD Card . . . . . . . 13
Attaching the Lanyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contacting Sprint Customer Service . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section 3: Technical Specifications,
Regulatory and Safety Information. . . . . . . . . 17
3A. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LED Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3B. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Additional Information and Updates . . . . . . . . . . 28
3C. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . 29
Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3D. Novatel Wireless Limited Warranty
and Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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Your Sprint Mobile Broadband
USB Modem
Thank you for purchasing a Sprint Mobile
Broadband USB Modem. This device offers more
freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables—just
access to your data when you need it. The power of
the Internet is truly at your fingertips.
How to Use This Guide
The advantages of Sprint are as clear as each
wireless connection you make. With Sprint service,
we give you what you really want from a wireless
service provider—clear connections, easy-tounderstand service plans, and self-servicing options
for managing your account. All this is designed to
make your life easier and worry-free.
We know you’re eager to start using your device
right away, and the sections of this guide are
designed to help you do just that.
The first section (page 1) gives an overview
of the device package contents.
The second section (page 5) guides you
through the steps required to install your
device and the Windows or Mac software,
and describes how to start the software once
it is installed.
The third section (page 17) lists the technical
specifications, regulatory and important
safety information for your device.
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Getting More Information About the
Device and Service
This guide describes how to install and start the
software. To learn how to use all the features of your
device and software, consult the user guide (see
page 12 of this document) or online help.
Section 1
Introducing the Sprint Mobile
Broadband USB Modem
2 Section 1A. Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Section 1A
Introducing the Sprint
Mobile Broadband USB
Modem
⽧ Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Device (page 2)
⽧ Package Contents (page 2)
⽧ Care and Maintenance (page 3)
This section introduces your Sprint Mobile
Broadband device, and describes what is included
with your device.
Your Sprint Mobile Broadband
Device
The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Ovation™ U760 is a dual-band wireless 2-in-1
device. It enhances the functionality of your mobile
computing devices by adding wireless connectivity
to the Internet and removable memory storage.
Your device fits into a USB port, available on most
notebook and desktop computers.
Package Contents
Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem
package contains the following components:
䢇 Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem
䢇 Get Started guide (this document)
䢇 Lanyard
䢇 Key chain
䢇 Flexible USB extension cable
䢇 USB modem bag
Introduction
Section 1A. Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 3
Care and Maintenance
As with any electronic device, the Sprint Mobile
Broadband modem must be handled with care to
ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in
using and storing the device:
䢇 The device should fit easily into your USB port.
Forcing the device into a port may damage the
connector pins.
䢇 Protect the device from liquids, dust, and
excessive heat.
䢇 When not installed in your computer, store the
device in a safe place.
䢇 Remove the device before storing or transporting
your computer.
䢇 Do not handle or operate the device while driving
or operating a vehicle. Doing so may distract you
from properly operating the vehicle. In some
jurisdictions, operating communication devices
while in control of a vehicle is a criminal offense.
Section 2
Installing and Using the
Sprint Mobile Broadband
USB Modem
6 Section 2A. Installing the Software and Drivers
Section 2A
Installing the Software and
Drivers
⽧ Inserting the Device into Your Computer’s USB Port
(page 6)
⽧ Installing the Software and Drivers on a Windows
Computer (page 7)
⽧ Installing the Software and Drivers on a Mac Computer
(page 8)
The installation process has two stages:
䢇 Installing the Software and Drivers — Install the Sprint
SmartView software and device drivers (for
Windows, see page 7; for Mac, see page 8).
䢇 Activating Your Device — Start the software, activate
your account, and configure the device to use
your account. For complete instructions, consult
the user guide, available online at
www.sprint.com.downloads.
Inserting the Device into Your
Computer’s USB Port
1. Insert the device with the Sprint label facing up
into your computer’s USB port. (Do not forcefully
insert the device, as this may damage it.)
2. The first time you insert the device into your
computer, the drivers will install. Wait a few
moments while your computer automatically
installs the necessary drivers for your device. A
series of “Found New Hardware” messages
may appear.
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