Pantech PX-700 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

INSTALLATION AND SETUP ............................................3

THE VZACCESS MANAGER SETUP PROGRAM ................................5

THE VZACCESS MANAGER SETUP WIZARD ....................................8

CHAPTER 2

USING VZACCESS MANAGER ...................................... 13

FEATURES ......................................................................................14

GETTING STARTED .........................................................................15

CONNECTING ................................................................................. 16

WARNING MESSAGES ...................................................................22

USING DIAL UP CONNECTIONS .....................................................24

TXT MESSAGING ...........................................................................26

CHAPTER 3

VZACCESS MANAGER PREFERENCES ..........................29

WWAN PREFERENCES ...................................................................30

THE VPN TAB ..................................................................................34

WI-FI PREFERENCES .......................................................................36

OPTIONS ........................................................................................42

TXT MESSAGING PREFERENCES ....................................................44

UPDATES PREFERENCES ................................................................45

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THE VZACCESS MANAGER SETUP PROGRAM

THE VZACCESS MANAGER SETUP WIZARD

CHAPTER 1

INSTALLATION AND
SETUP

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

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This section will guide you through the installation and
setup process for VZAccess Manager. Before getting started,
you should become familiar with the documentation that
came with your wireless device.

CD'S

You purchased a UM175, there is only one CD that contains
VZAccess Manager and USB modem drivers.

GETTING STARTED

Follow these steps to install VZAccess Manager:

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Turn on your computer and close all applications.

2

Insert the CD-ROM into your CD drive.

3

If set up does not automatically start, click the Start

button on the taskbar and choose Run. Type D:\Start
(where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click
OK.

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Follow the steps in the next section.

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Important: If using a USB device, VZAccess Manager software

must be installed before you insert the USB device in to the
computer for the first time. Only after the software has been
installed can Windows successfully install and configure the
USB device.

GETTING STARTED

INSTALLATION AND SETUP

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THE VZACCESS MANAGER SETUP PROGRAM

STEP 1: Click the VZAccess Manager setup program. A
“Welcome” Screen appears. Click the Next button to
continue with the installation process.

STEP 2: After the Welcome screen you will see the VZAccess
Manager License Agreement. In order to install and use this
product you must agree with the terms of this agreement.
Select “I agree with this software license agreement,” then
click the Next button to continue. If you do not agree with
this agreement, click the Cancel button to exit.

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STEP 3: You are now ready to select the location on your
computer where the VZAccess Manager should be installed.
It is recommended that you do not modify the default
destination folder. Click the Next button to continue.

STEP 4: You are now ready to begin installing VZAccess
Manager components onto your computer. Click Next to
continue.

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STEP 5: During this step the components of VZAccess
Manager are installed onto your computer.

STEP 6: Installation is now complete. Click the Finish button
to leave the VZAccess Manager setup program and to begin
using your new software.

The setup program will automatically create a VZAccess
Manager shortcut on your desktop.

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THE VZACCESS MANAGER SETUP WIZARD

After you have successfully completed the installation
process of VZAccess Manager, you are ready to start the
program and begin your initial setup. The steps in the Setup
Wizard are critical to the proper operation of VZAccess
Manager when using your WWAN or Wi-Fi device to connect
to the Internet. Do not connect/insert your wireless device
until instructed to do so.

STEP 1: Click the Start button, select the Programs menu
and choose the VZAccess Manager menu item to start the
VZAccess Manager program.

STEP 2: The first time you open VZAccess Manager, the
Setup Wizard will run automatically. You will be presented
with a Welcome screen.

If you have an Internet connection, it is recommended that
you check to see if you are running the latest version of
VZAccess Manager. Click the “Check for Updates” button to
perform this check.

Click Next to continue.

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SETUP WIZARD

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STEP 3: In this step of the Setup Wizard you must specify
the type of wireless device that you intend to use with
VZAccess Manager. Select either “Detect WWAN device
only” or “Detect both Wi-Fi and WWAN.” For the purposes
of this guide, “Detect WWAN device only” will be used.
Please note that your experience in Step 4 may be
different if you use a different selection. After making the
appropriate selection, click Next to continue.

STEP 4: The VZAccess Manager will now detect and setup
your WWAN device.

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SETUP WIZARD

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“WWAN” (Wireless Wide Area Network) denotes any
UMTS, GPRS, 1xEVDO, 1xRTT or CDMA connection to the
Verizon Wireless or partner networks such as VZGlobal,
BroadbandAccess or NationalAccess. Click Next to continue.

STEP 5: In this step you need to select the type of
connectivity you wish to use with your wireless device. For
the purposes of this guide, we will select “USB Modem.”
Please note that this selection may not be appropriate for
your type of wireless device. Once you have selected your
connectivity option, click Next to continue.

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STEP 6: USB device users would insert their USB device now,
and wait for Windows to detect and install drivers for the
device.

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NOTE FOR HANDSET USERS: If you selected USB (to connect a

phone) and have not already installed the data cable drivers
supplied with the cable, you must install them now. To
install the data cable drivers click the Cancel button below to
exit the Setup Wizard and then refer to the documentation
included with the cable. Please plug the data cable into your
wireless phone and then plug the cable into your computer.
If your wireless phone is not turned on, do so now.

If the USB device is detected, you will see the following
screen.

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STEP 7: The detection and configuration process for your
wireless device is now complete. In this step you can elect
to run the VZAccess Manager automatically every time you
start up your computer. To do so, check the “Run VZAccess
Manager at Startup” checkbox. Click Finish when complete.

Please familiarize yourself with the information in the
“Using VZAccess Manager” and “Connecting to the
Internet” sections of this guide.

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SETUP WIZARD

CHAPTER 2

USING
VZACCESS MANAGER

FEATURES

GETTING STARTED

CONNECTING

WARNING MESSAGES

USING DIAL UP CONNECTIONS

TXT MESSAGING

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USING VZACCESS MANAGER

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FEATURES

WWAN (WIRELESS WIDE AREA NETWORK) SPECIFIC
FEATURES

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Configures your PC to use your wireless device as a

modem.

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Creates a NationalAccess connection if you are using a

NationalAccess-capable wireless device which does not
support BroadbandAccess.

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Creates BroadbandAccess connection if using a

BroadbandAccess-capable device. This connection
will automatically fall back to NationalAccess if
BroadbandAccess is unavailable.

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Copy utility to create wireless copies of your dial-up
connections, if supported by your device.

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Controls the Venturi compression software when using

BroadbandAccess or NationalAccess.

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Signal strength and battery level display for most wireless

phones.

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Features a test function for your WWAN device.

WI-FI FEATURES

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Configures your Wi-Fi adapter (Optional) to work with

VZAccess Manager.

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Displays Wi-Fi connections and signal strength when in a

Wi-Fi coverage area.

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Supports both built-in Wi-Fi adapters (Optional) and USB

devices.

FEATURES