Novatel Wireless NRM MC930D Users manual

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Contents

About this Guide

- MobiLink Lite Basics

- Connection Basics

- SMS Basics

- Address Book Basics

- Troubleshooting

- Glossary

Regulatory Notices
Safety Notices

© Novatel Wireless Inc. All rights
reserved. Merlin, MobiLink Lite,
Ovation, and the Novatel Wireless
logo are all trademarks of Novatel.
All other brands and product
names are trademarks of their
respective holders

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About this Guide

This guide provides the following information:

● MobiLink Lite Basics: This section provides an overview of the MobiLink Lite control

panel. Read this to familiarize yourself with the control panel options.

● Connection Basics: 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.

● SMS Basics: This section shows you how to send and receive SMS.

● Address Book Basics: Thinking about sending an SMS to a group of people? You’ll want

to read this section first.

● Troubleshooting: This section provides assistance should you need it.

● Glossary: Understanding all those technical terms

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

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

Note: MobiLink Lite 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/support/index.html

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MobiLink Index

About this Guide

This guide provides the following information:

● MobiLink Lite Basics: This section provides an overview of the MobiLink Lite control

panel. Read this to familiarize yourself with the control panel options.

● Connection Basics: 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.

● SMS Basics: This section shows you how to send and receive SMS.

● Address Book Basics: Thinking about sending an SMS to a group of people? You’ll want

to read this section first.

● Troubleshooting: This section provides assistance should you need it.

● Glossary: Understanding all those technical terms

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

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

Note: MobiLink Lite 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/

support/index.html

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Mobilink Basics

MobiLink Lite Basics

To start MobiLink Lite, doubleclick the MobiLink Lite icon on your desktop. This opens the MobiLink Lite control panel.

1 SMS

Click to send and receive SMS.

2 Address Book

Click to add SMS contacts or groups.

3 Menu

Click to change your MobiLink Lite settings.

4 Minimize

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

5 Exit

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

6 Signal Strength

More bars indicate a stronger signal and better connection.

Language

MobiLink Lite 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.

● Select the language you require from the Language

list.

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Connection Basics

Get Connected

Connect to the cellular network when you want to surf the web or send or receive email.

Connection Profile

A connection profile is used to authorize your request and create a secure connection to the available cellular
network. You’ll need to get the Access Point Name (APN), Username and Password from your mobile operator.
Most European operators do not require a User Name and Password.

Create a Profile Name that is meaningful to you. After you add a new profile, the Profile Name displays in the
Profile list on the MobiLink Lite control panel when a network is available.

● Click the Menu button and select Profile Manager.

● Click the New button.

● Enter the Profile Name and the APN*.

● Click the Next button.

● If required, enter the Username* and Password*.

● Click the Finish button.

Once complete please highlight the new profile and click Set Default

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* The APN, Username and Password are specific to your mobile operator. Contact your mobile operator for
more information.

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Connection Basics

Lock Code

Use the Lock Code setting to secure your cellular network connections. When enabled, you will be prompted to
enter the PIN code for your SIM card each time you connect.

● Click the Menu button and select Configuration

from the menu.

● Select AutoLock on power up.

● Type your PIN code in the Pin Code box.

● Click OK.

Note: To disable the AutoLock, delete the PIN code from the Pin Code box and then deselect AutoLock on
powerup.

Change PIN Code

For security reasons, you should change your preset PIN code. The length of your PIN code will vary,
depending on your mobile operator.

● Click the Menu button and select Configuration

from the menu.

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● Click the Change Pin Code button.

● Type your existing PIN code in the Current Code

box and your new PIN code in the New Code
box.

● Click OK.

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 Lite may be different from that shown on your bill.

● Click the Menu button and select Connection Log.

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Note: The Connection Log is intended for use by people who connect manually. If you are using the
AutoConnect at Startup option, the log statistics may not be meaningful.

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