PCD Express Mobile Hotspot Sprint User Manual
Get
What’s in the Box
Welcome!
Started
All you need to know to get going.
Before You Start
Install the Battery
1. Slide the back cover down in the direction of the
triangle on the back of the device and remove it.
2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment,
making sure the connectors align.
3. Replace the back cover, sliding it up until it clicks
into place.
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Charge the Battery
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the micro
USB port at the bottom of the device.
2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the AC
adapter and then plug the adapter into an electrical
outlet.
3. Charge until the battery charge indicator shows the
battery is fully charged ( ).
Get Ready
1. Make sure you are in an area covered by the Sprint
network (not roaming).
2. Make sure your computer’s Wi-Fi (wireless network
connection) mode is turned on.
3. Make sure your device is set up on your Sprint
account. (Sign on to your account at sprint.com to
verify.)
Sprint is committed to developing technologies that give you the ability to get what
you want when you want it, faster than ever before. This booklet introduces you to the
basics of getting started with Sprint and your Express Mobile Hotspot.
Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with tutorials and
community forums for your device.
©2011 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are property of their respective owners.
Get Connected
Turn Your Device On
► Press and hold the power button ( ) on the right
side of the device for approximately 3 seconds.
• The first time you turn on your device, it is
designed to activate automatically. When your
device is connected to the Sprint network,
depending on your connection, you will see 4G or
3G and a globe icon on the display screen.
Wirelessly Connect Your Computer
Once your device has been activated and has either
4G or 3G coverage, you’re ready to set up your data
connection.
1. With the device on and connected to the network,
you should see a Wi-Fi indicator at the top of the
screen. If you don’t see the indicator, press and hold
the Wi-Fi button ( ) on the right side of the device
for 2 to 3 seconds to activate the Wi-Fi feature.
2. On your computer or other Wi-Fi enabled device,
search for available Wi-Fi networks and select your
Express Mobile Hotspot.
• To find your device’s SSID (Wi-Fi network name)
and network password (security key), doublepress the Wi-Fi button. The network name and
password will be displayed for about 15 seconds.
3. When prompted, enter your device’s network
password (see above) and click Connect.
4. Launch your Web browser to confirm your
connection.
Express Mobile Hotspot Battery USB Cable
AC Adapter Getting Started poster (this guide)
Important Information booklet
Connect Your Computer Using USB
In addition to connecting via Wi-Fi, you can use your
mobile hotspot to connect a computer to the Internet
using a direct USB connection.
1. With the device on and connected to the network,
insert the small end of the supplied USB cable into
the micro USB port on the device. Insert the other
end into an available USB port on your computer.
2. Follow any Found New Hardware and Install Drivers
prompts to complete installation.
3. Launch your Web browser to confirm your
connection.
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Manage Your Device Using the Web
Management Page
Once connected, you can use the device’s Web
management page to set advanced options, check
status, access the User Guide, and more.
1. With the device on and connected to your computer
via either Wi-Fi or USB, launch your Web browser.
2. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar and then
click Enter.
• From the main page, you can manually scan for
networks and view status information.
3. For additional settings, click Login, enter your
password (default is password), and click Login.
• Once logged in, you can access advanced
settings, microSD card information, and more.
Tip: Click Settings > Quick Setup to view the Quick
Setup Wizard, which will take you through basic
setup steps such as changing your password, SSID,
and Wi-Fi security.
Manage Your Account
Online: www.sprint.com
• make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online
billing
• check usage and account balance
• see or modify the details of your Sprint
service plan
• get detailed instructions and download content
From a Phone
• Sprint Customer Service:
Dial 1-888-211-4727
• Business Customer Service:
Dial 1-888-788-4727
Helpful Sprint Information
Total Equipment Protection
The protection you need so you can
be worry free.
Should anything happen to your device, you’ll have a
worry-free way to ensure that you get connected
again soon.
• Coverage includes:
Loss, theft, routine maintenance, physical or liquid
damage, mechanical or electrical problems, or
failure from normal wear and tear.
• For more information:
See the Total Equipment Protection brochure
available at any participating retail location or go to
sprint.com/tep for more details. To enroll within 30
days of activation, call 1-800-584-3666.
Total Equipment Protection is a service provided by Asurion
Protection Services, LLC, Continental Casualty Company’s
(a CNA company) licensed agent for the customers of Sprint.
Resources
For Your Device
• This Get Started guide to get you up and running.
• User Guide – View the User Guide online
at sprint.com/support.
• Updates – Your device is designed to check for
updates upon activation and then automatically
every 30 days.
• To manually check for updates, from your Web
browser, enter 19 2.16 8 .1.1 in the address bar
to access the Web management page. Click
Settings > System Update > Update Firmware.
• Web – Go to sprint.com/support to access
troubleshooting and other resources, or go to
sprint.com/downloads to download updates.
Survey
Please tell us what you think
about your new device.
We are interested in your initial impressions
of this new Sprint device. Within two weeks
of your device purchase, please go to the website
http://labs.sprint.com/sprintphonesurvey to
complete a brief survey. Your feedback will help
us provide the wireless features and services you
want most.
Thank you for choosing Sprint.
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