
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING UMW190 ...............................................3
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL ............................................................4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE ......................................
INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UMW190 USB MODEM ...................
PRODUCT FEATURES ........................................................................
PRODUCT HANDLING ......................................................................
CONFIGURATION .............................................................................
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING UMW190 ....................................................9
PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................10
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLING SOFTWARE ...............................................................
UNPLUGGING OR EJECTING THE DEVICE .....................................
USB MODEM EXTENSION CABLE ..................................................
..................................10
CHAPTER 3
REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION ................17
REGULATORY NOTICES .................................................................18
OPERATING CONDITIONS .............................................................
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .........................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................
CHAPTER 4
APPENDIX ....................................................................23
GLOSSARY ..................................................................................... 24
SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATES (SAR) .............................................
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE ...................................
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CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING
UMW190
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT
PACKAGE
INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS
UMW190 USB MODEM
PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT HANDLING
CONFIGURATION

BEFORE USING UMW190
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ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
You will find all the information you need to install and
use the UMW190 in this user manual. Before using the
UMW190, you must properly install the UMW190 software
by closely following the installation instructions.
ABOUT THIS USER
MANUAL
INSTRUCTIONS
•
Install the UMW190 software BEFORE using the UMW190
USB Device with your notebook or PC. The installation
software is included in the device. Installation may take a
few minutes.
•
It is highly recommended that you read the safety
precautions described in this manual before using the
UMW190.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing the Verizon Wireless UMW190
USB Modem. The UMW190 is a 3G wireless device that
enables high-speed wireless communication from your
notebook or PC. The UMW190 is simple to install and use.
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WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE
The following items are included in the product package. If
any of the items listed below are missing, please contact the
retail location where you purchased the product.
•
UMW190 Wireless USB Modem
•
VZAccess Manager software on the device
• USB Modem Extension Cable
•
Quick Reference Guide
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INTRODUCTION TO
UMW190 USB MODEM
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INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UMW190 USB
BEFORE USING UMW190
MODEM
The Verizon Wireless UMW190 is designed for your
notebook or PC’s USB port, which is available in most
models. The UMW190 can be used to access the Internet,
your company’s intranet, or you can use it to send and
receive email. It is extremely useful when you are away from
the office, on the road, or wherever a wireline Internet
access is not readily available.
LED status
External Antenna
Booster Jack
(on the back side)
indicator *
USB Connector
* Blue light: Connected to PC and detected to network
Red light: Connected to PC but out of service area
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BEFORE USING UMW190
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PRODUCT FEATURES
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Power management: The UMW190 utilizes power
management and system overhead reduction functions
provided by the USB interface for maximum power
savings.
•
Antenna design: Efficient, innovative internal antenna
design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to
network signals.
•
Extension Y Cable connector: Simply insert the USB
connector into the USB port of your computer to deliver
a power boost, increased RF performance, and to solve
clearance issues.
•
USB Modem that supports Type A USB Port interface.
•
Supports North American PCS (1900MHz) and Cellular
(800 MHz) / GSM (850 MHz), EGSM (900 MHz), DCS (1800
MHz) and PCS (1900 MHz) / UMTS band1 (2100 MHz),
band2 (1900MHz) and band 5 (850 MHz).
•
Utilizes QUALCOMM MSM 7625 chip set.
•
Supports 3G network technologies.
•
Maximum Data Rate : 1.4 Mbps download ; 800 Kbps
upload under North American PCS and Cellular bands /
236.8 Kbps download ; 118.4 Kbps upload under GSM
bands / 7.2 Mbps download ; 5.7 Mbps upload under
UMTS bands.
•
Supports Windows 2000, XP and Vista systems with
installed host software and driver.
•
Compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.X (Tiger), 10.5.X (Leopard)
or higher.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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PRODUCT HANDLING
•
Provides Verizon Mobile Broadband and NationalAccess
network service (where available).
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PRODUCT HANDLING
1
Do not put any adhesive label on the USB connector. It
may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside
the notebook or PC USB port.
2
The UMW190 USB device should easily slide into the USB
port. Do not force the UMW190 into the USB port as it
may cause damage to the modem and/or the port.
3
Keep the UMW190 in a dry and clean place.
(Storage temperature: -22°F to 149°F [- 30°C to 65°C]).
Keep your device away from liquids, dust and excessive
heat.
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CONFIGURATION
To use the UMW190, you should first install the software
included on the device and configure the UMW190 USB
device. See the next section for more infomration on
software installation and USB device configuration.
BEFORE USING UMW190
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING UMW190
PRECAUTIONS
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLING SOFTWARE
UNPLUGGING OR EJECTING THE
DEVICE
USB MODEM EXTENSION CABLE