Novatel Wireless MCD3000 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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Quick Start Guide

Mobile Broadband Modems

Guide d’utilisateur

Modems à bande large mobiles

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Accès à grande
vitesse d'Internet
n'importe où,
n'importe quand.

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MCD3000

Merlin

Guía de usuario

Módems de banda ancha móviles

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Contents

EEvveerryyddaayy BBaassiiccss 11

Start MobiLink

TM

1
Send or receive SMS 2
Surf the web or check your email 3
Disconnect from the network 4

MMoobbiiLLiinnkk BBaassiiccss 55

Always on Top 6
Sound Effects 7
Launch at Startup 8
Language 9
Transparency 10

CCoonnnneeccttiioonn BBaassiiccss 1111

Connection Mode 11
Connection Log 12

SSMMSS BBaassiiccss 1133

Read messages 14
Send messages 15

AAddddrreessss BBooookk BBaassiiccss 1177

Add a new contact 18
Add a new group 19

TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg 2211

GGlloossssaarryy 2277

SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn 3311

Important Notice 31
Potential Hazards 31

SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss 3344

Merlin

TM

X720 34

Merlin

TM

PC720 35

Ovation

TM

MCD3000 35

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iii

About this Guide

This guide provides the following information:

•

EEvveerryyddaayy BBaassiiccss

: If you are working with the
default settings and want a quick reference
for daily activities, read this section.

•

MMoobbiiLLiinnkk BBaassiiccss::

This section provides an
overview of the MobiLink control panel. Read
this to familiarize yourself with the control
panel options.

•

CCoonnnneeccttiioonn BBaassiiccss::

If you had trouble setting
up your profile as part of the installation or you
want to find out how to automatically connect
to the network when you turn your laptop
power on, read this section.

•

SSMMSS BBaassiiccss::

This section shows you how to

send and receive SMS.

•

AAddddrreessss BBooookk BBaassiiccss::

Thinking about sending
an SMS to a group of people? You’ll want to
read this section first.

For installation instructions, please refer to the Quick Start Guide. A
printed version of this guide was included in the pr

oduct box. You’ll

also find a copy on the CD.

For information on advanced topics not included in this guide, please
refer to the MobiLink online help.

NNoottee::

MobiLink software is for supported Windows platforms only.
Support for Mac OS and Linux is provided through drivers. For more
information, see http://www.novatelwireless.com.

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1

Everyday Basics

After you install the MobiLinkTMsoftware and set up your Novatel
Wireless Broadband device for firsttime use, it’s time to get down to
the everyday basics. The following steps provide a roadmap of typical
usage activities. Use it as a guide and customize it according to your
needs.

1 Start MobiLink.

MobiLink is the communications software you use to
connect to the cellular network and to send and to
receive SMS.

Doubleclick the MobiLink icon on your desktop
to start the application.

The LED on your device will display a solid green light
while it searches for available networks.

When a network is found and attached to, the light on the
LED will begin to flash green. The message on the MobiLink

control panel will change to “Ready”.

You’ll find a complete list of LED colors and related states
on page 37.

Want to have MobiLink start automatically each time you
start your computer? See page 11 for instructions.

2

2 Send or receive SMS.

Once you are attached to a cellular network, you can send
and receive SMS*. Check the envelope icon on the MobiLink
control panel. It will appear blue when SMS is available and
gray when it is not.

Click the envelope icon on the MobiLink control panel to
send and receive SMS.

Need more information? See page 13.

Not sure what “attached” means? See page 27.

* Network/Operator dependent

click to send and

receive SMS

3

3 Surf the web or check your email.

When you surf the web or send or receive email, you are
sending and receiving data from the cellular network.
Before you can do this, you have to connect to the
network.

Click the

CCoonnnneecctt

button on the MobiLink control panel to

connect to the network.

Want to connect to the cellular network automatically when
you turn on your computer? See page 11 for instructions.

click to connect

click to launch

your web browser

4

4 Disconnect from the network.

• Click

DDiissccoonnnneecctt

to end your Internet session.

• Click the

MMeennuu

button and select

EExxiitt

.

NNoottee::

Remove your device before transporting

your laptop.

Want to find out how much time you spent online? See
page 12 for instructions.

click to disconnect

MobiLink Basics

To start MobiLink, doubleclick the MobiLink icon on your desktop
(see page 1). This opens the MobiLink control panel.

3

5

6

1

SSMMSS

Click to send and receive SMS.

2

AAddddrreessss BBooookk

Click to add SMS contacts or groups.

3

VViieewwss

Select the Mobile view to connect to the cellular network.

4

IInntteerrnneett

Click to launch your web browser after you connect.

5

MMeennuu

Click to change your MobiLink settings.

6

HHeellpp

Click to access the online help.

7

MMiinniimmiizzee

Click to minimize. A MobiLink icon displays in the system tray.

8

EExxiitt

To Exit MobiLink, use the Menu. This only closes the window.

9

SSiiggnnaall SSttrreennggtthh

More bars indicate a stronger signal and better connection.

1

4

2

7

8

9

5

6

Always on Top

Use the Always on Top setting to keep your MobiLink control panel
displayed on your screen when you switch programs or windows.

• Click the Menu button (page 5) and select

CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn

.

• Select the General tab.

• Select

AAllwwaayyss oonn ttoopp

.

• Click

OOKK

.

7

Sound Effects

You can customize more than just visual effects with MobiLink. Use
the Sound Effects On setting to hear a sound when you click on items
on the MobiLink control panel. This setting is turned on by default.

• Click the Menu button (page 5) and select

CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn

.

• Select the General tab.

• Deselect

SSoouunndd EEffffeeccttss OOnn

to turn the

sound effects off.

• Click

OOKK

.

8

Launch at Startup

Use the Launch at Startup setting to automatically start MobiLink
when you start your laptop. You must have Windows Administrator
rights to enable this setting. Check your Windows system documenta
tion for additional information on Administrator rights.

• Click the Menu button (page 5) and select

CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn

.

• Select the General tab.

• Select

LLaauunncchh aatt SSttaarrttuupp

.

9

Language

MobiLink is automatically set to the language you use for Microsoft
Windows (Windows Default). You can select a different language, if
your operating system supports the language.

• Click the Menu button (page 5) and select

CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn

.

• Select the General tab.

• Select the language you require from the

LLaanngguuaaggee

list.

• Click

OOKK

.

10

Transparency

Use the Transparency setting to allow desktop items to appear even
when the MobiLink control panel is on top. Adjust it anywhere from 0
to 90 percent (0% being solid and 90% being the most transparent).

• Click the Menu button (page 5) and select

TTrraannssppaarreennccyy

.

• Select the required transparency setting.

11

Get Connected

Connect to the cellular network when you want to surf the web or
send or receive email.

Connection Mode

You can connect to the cellular network manually or automatically
each time you start your computer. Your device is set up by default to
connect manually.

If you change this default to connect automatically, the profile you
used the last time you connected manually will be used for the auto
matic connection. Your connection will be established as soon as you
insert your device without launching MobiLink.

• Click the Menu button (page 5) and select

CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn

from the menu.

• Select the Mobile tab.

• Select

AAuuttooCCoonnnneecctt aatt SSttaarrttuupp

and then

click

OOKK

.

12

Connection Log

To monitor the duration of your connection and data transferred, you
can view connection statistics throughout the month. You can reset
the Data and Time counters at any time. Please note that the usage
information shown in MobiLink may be different from that shown on
your bill.

• Click the Menu button (page 5) and select

CCoonnnneeccttiioonn LLoogg

.

NNoottee::

The Connection Log is intended for use by people who connect

manually. If you are using the AutoConnect at Startup option (page

11), the log statistics may not be meaningful.

Data Counter (MB)

Time Counter (Minutes)

13

SMS Basics

Your device is equipped to send and receive SMS. This feature may or
may not be available, depending on your mobile operator. Click the
SMS button on the MobiLink control panel to open the SMS window.

1

IInnbbooxx

Messages you receive on your device.

2

OOuuttbbooxx

Messages waiting to be sent.

3

SSeenntt

Messages sent on your device.

4

SSuummmmaarryy

Click a message header in the summary area to read.

5

MMeessssaaggee

Displays the message selected in the Summary area.

1
2
3

4

5

14

Read messages

An envelope icon will display in the top right corner of the MobiLink
control panel when you receive a new message.

• Select the required folder.

• Select the message you want to read in the top
panel (Summary). The messages displays in the
bottom panel (Message).

select the
message

selected
message
displays
here

15

Send messages

The length of outgoing messages is limited to 160 characters. If your
message is longer than this, it will be sent in multiple messages.

• Click the

NNeeww SSMMSS//EEmmaaiill MMeessssaaggee

button.

• In the

TToo

box, type the phone number of the

recipient.

If you are sending the message to more than
one person, separate the names or phone
numbers with a semicolon ( ; ).

You can also click the

TToo

button
to address the message to contacts
or groups in your Address Book.

• Click the

SSeenndd

button on the toolbar to send

your message.

16

17

Address Book Basics

Tired of typing the same email address or phone number every time
you send an SMS? Want to send an SMS regularly to a group of
friends? Use the Address Book to set up contact information. You can
also send an SMS to a contact in your Address Book without opening
the SMS window.

To open the Address Book, click the Address Book icon on the
MobiLink control panel.

1

AAddddrreessss BBooookk

Store individual contacts locally on your computer (Windows
Address Book). Use contacts from your Windows Address Book
to create groups (Global Group Contacts).

2

CCoonnttaaccttss

Contacts or groups display in this area.

3

SSeenndd SSMMSS

Send an SMS to the selected contact or group.

2

1

3

18

Add a new contact

A display name is required for each contact. Be sure to include the
correct phone number for your contact.

• Select

WWiinnddoowwss AAddddrreessss BBooookk

from the Address Book list.

• Click the

NNeeww EEnnttrryy

button.

• Type the contact name in the

DDiissppllaayy NNaammee

box.

• Type the phone number in the

MMoobbiillee NNuummbbeerr

box.

• Click

OOKK

.

19

Add a new group

Groups are useful when you want to send an SMS to several contacts
at once. Create a group name and then add individual contacts from
your Address Book to the group. To send an SMS to the group, just
enter the name of the group in the To box.

• Select

GGlloobbaall GGrroouupp CCoonnttaaccttss

from the

Address Book list.

• Click the

NNeeww EEnnttrryy

button.

• Select

WWiinnddoowwss AAddddrreessss BBooookk

from the

Address Book list.

• Enter a unique name for the group in the

GGrroouupp LLiisstt NNaammee

box.

• Select the contact from the

NNaammee

list.

• Click the

MMoobbiillee

button to add the contact to

the group.

• When you are finished adding contacts to the
group, click

OOKK

.

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21

Troubleshooting

WWhhyy ccaann’’tt II iinnssttaallll MMoobbiiLLiinnkk??

You might not have administrative privileges. Contact your system
administrator, if applicable, or log on to your computer as an adminis
trator and create a user account with administrator privileges.

WWhhyy ddoo II sseeee tthhee mmeessssaaggee ““NNoo ccaarrdd ddeetteecctteedd”” wwhheenn II rruunn
MMoobbiiLLiinnkk??

This can happen for any of the following reasons:

Your device is not inserted properly.

• Exit MobiLink.

• Remove your device from the ExpressCard slot, PCMCIA
slot, or the USB port.

• Restart your computer

.

•

Restart MobiLink.

• Insert your device into the ExpressCard slot, PCMCIA slot,

or USB port again.

22

Windows did not install the drivers for your device
correctly.

• Rightclick on the My Computer icon on your desktop and

select

MMaannaaggee

from the shortcut menu.

• Select

DDeevviiccee MMaannaaggeerr

.

• Click the plus sign (+) next to

MMooddeemmss

.

23

If you see a yellow exclamation mark (!) or red x beside any
device, try the following:

• Restart your computer.

OR

• Choose

SSttaarrttSSeettttiinnggssCCoonnttrrooll PPaanneellAAdddd oorr RReemmoovvee

PPrrooggrraammss

.

Note: Make sure your device is connected to your computer.

• Select

MMoobbiiLLiinnkk

and click

RReemmoovvee

.

• Remove your device from the ExpressCard slot, PCMCIA

slot, or USB port.

• Reinstall the MobiLink software. See the Quick Start

Guide for instructions.