Sprint Nextel 550 User Manual

User’s Guide

PCS Connection Card by Sierra Wireless

AirCard

550

Copyright © 2002 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Sprint, the diamond logo and all other trademarks listed herein are registered trade marks of Sprint Communications Company, L.P., used under license.

Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction to this User’s Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SECTION 1: PCS Connection Card Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1A.Introducing the PCS Connection CardTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Your PCS Connection Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CDMA Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

A Network Card and a Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1B.Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The PCS Connection Card Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Activating and Using PCS Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SECTION 2: Installing the PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . 15

2A.Installation on Notebook PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing the PCS Connection Manager

Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software (Windows XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Inserting and Removing the PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Activating Your PCS Connection Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2B.Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing the PCS Connection Manager

Inserting and Removing the PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Activating Your PCS Connection Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Software (Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2000). . . 19

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SECTION 3: Using the PCS Connection Card. . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3A.The PCS Connection ManagerSM Window and Indicators . . . . . . . . 37

The PCS Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Starting the PCS Connection Manager Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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The PCS Connection Manager Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Displaying the Menu Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Keypad Button (Notebook / Handheld PCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

The Minimize and Close Buttons (Notebook / Handheld PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Message Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Indicator Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

GO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Taskbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

3B.Data Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

PCS Vision (High-Speed) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Dormant Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

3C. Voice Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Voice Connection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using the Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Outgoing Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

3D.Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Overview of menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Web Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Reading Web Messages: The Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Exiting the Web Messaging Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Phone Book (Notebook PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Adding a Record to the Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Dialing a Phone Number in the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Synchronizing Your Phone Book With Microsoft

Outlook®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Phone Book (Handheld/Pocket PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Always On Top (Notebooks Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

KeyGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Activation Wizard…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Options… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Sounds Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Security Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Voice Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Web Messages Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Network Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Display Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Help Topics (Notebook PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Help Topics (Handheld PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Help Topics (Pocket PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

About Window… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

3E. The Network Adapter Manager (Notebooks Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Windows 98 SE and Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Windows 2000 and XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

On-Line Help and Version Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Closing the Network Adapter Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

3F. Troubleshooting Tips (Notebook PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Problem Causes and Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Reinstalling the PCS Connection Card Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Windows 98 SE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Windows Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Resolving Resource Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Windows 98 SE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Windows Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

3G.Troubleshooting Tips (Handheld / Pocket PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Problem Causes and Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

SECTION 4: PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

4A. PCS VisionTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Browsing the Web With Your PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Launching the Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Your User Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

PCS Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Signing Up for Web Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Using PCS Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Accessing PCS Email Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Composing PCS Email Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

PCS Business Connection

PCS Vision FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Personal Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

SECTION 5: Specifications and Regulatory Information. 129

5A.Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

LED Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

5B.Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Regulatory Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

SECTION 6: Safety and Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . 139

6A.Safety and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Important Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Limitation of Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

6B.Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Terms and Conditions of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Welcome to Sprint

nly Sprint built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network with advanced multimedia services, reaching more than 230 million people

for clarity you can see and hear. When it comes to mobile connectivity, the PCS Connection CardTM offers

more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables, just access to your data when you need it. The power of the Internet and company data is truly at your fingertips.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new PCS Connection Card and PCS Connection Manager simple, easy-to-follow instructions.

Thank you for choosing Sprint.

Software through

Introduction to this User’s Guide

his User’s Guide introduces you to all the features of your new PCS Connection Card

䊳 Section 1: 䊳 Section 2: 䊳 Section 3: 䊳 Section 4: 䊳 Section 5: 䊳 Section 6:

PCS Connection Card Basics Installing the PCS Connection Card Using the PCS Connection Card PCS Vision

Safety Information and Terms & Conditions

. It’s divided into six sections:

Technical Specifications & Regulatory Information

Throughout the guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts to help you make the most of your wireless network card and service. The Table of Contents and Index will help you locate specific information quickly.

You'll get the most out of your PCS Connection Card if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply turn to that page. Follow the instructions in that section and you'll be ready to use your card in no time.

Tip : You can print out this guide to keep on hand or view it online. If you're viewing it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or on any page reference within a section to go directly to that topic.

Section 1

PCS Connection Card

Basics

Section 1

PCS Connection Card Basics 5

Section 1A

Introducing the

PCS Connection Card

In This Section

䊳 A Network Card and a Phone

䊳 Package Contents

䊳 About this Guide

his section introduces the basic features and functions of your PCS Connection Card, what is included with your card and how to use

this guide to get you started.

Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics

1A: Introducing the PCS Connection Card 7

Your PCS Connection Card

The PCS Connection Card fits into a standard Type II PC Card slot (available on most notebook PCs, Handheld PCs and, through an accessory, on Pocket PCs) and functions as a wireless network card and a mobile phone. This card allows you to:

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Access your corporate network

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Send and receive email

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Access the Internet

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Make and receive voice calls

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Receive short text (Web) messages all without the need of a network cable or phone line. The PCS Connection Card functions in notebook PCs with these

Windows PCS Connection Card also functions in Handheld and Pocket PCs and select PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants).

CDMA Networks

The PCS Connection Card operates over a type of wireless network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). This network technology has many features beyond providing a wireless link, including:

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To use the PCS Connection Card, you need an account that gives you access to a CDMA network.

Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio frequency bands. Your PCS Connection Card operates on the 1900 MHz band.

The PCS Connection Card utilizes CDMA technology enabling real-time wireless access to email, the Internet or your company network. The card runs on most current Windows-compatible laptop or desktop computers, and it provides data transmission of up to 144 kilobytes per second (kbps).

operating systems: 98 SE, 2000, Me, and XP. The

Web Messaging, which allows you to receive short messages using the

PCS Connection Card.

Tip : More information about CDMA networks is available on the CDMA Development Group Web site, www.cdg.org.

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A Network Card and a Phone

During PCS Vision connections, the PCS Connection Card is a true network card, functioning just like the network cards familiar to most corporate computer users. Once installed and configured, the card connects instantly to the CDMA network with a few mouse clicks. You can just insert the card, click a few buttons, launch your Internet browser, and you’re ready to surf the Web.

You can also connect a headset to the card and use it as a phone.

Package Contents

Your PCS Connection Card package contains the following components:

䊳

PCS Connection Card by Sierra Wireless (AirCard 550)

䊳

Antenna

䊳

Hands-free earbud

䊳

Installation CD containing the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software

and this user guide

䊳

Quick reference card If you want to use the PCS Connection Card as a phone, a headset is

necessary. See the Sierra Wireless Web site, listing of approved headsets that will work with your card.

www.sierrawireless.com

, for a

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About This Guide

This user guide is designed to provide you with all the information you need to install and use your PCS Connection Card.

䊳 Section 1

card, providing the background information that is the basis for

understanding the following sections.

䊳 Section 2

PCS Connection Card.

䊳 Section 3 䊳 Section 4

䊳 Section 5

the PCS Connection Card for those who require technical information,

as well as regulatory information.

䊳 Section 6

and Conditions of use for the PCS Connection Card.

(which you are reading) gives you an overview of the

provides step-by-step instructions on installing the

provides step-by-step instructions on using the card.

provides an introduction to PCS Vision Services.

provides electrical, radio frequency, and other parameters of

provides safety and liability information and the Terms

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Section 1B

Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card

In This Section

䊳 The PCS Connection Card Software

䊳 Activating and Configuring Your Account

䊳 Care and Maintenance

his section outlines the basics of getting started with your PCS Connection Card, including installing the PCS Connection

Manager

Software and inserting and activating your card.

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Getting Started

Before you can begin using the PCS Connection Card, you must:

Install the PCS Connection Manager Software.

Activate your PCS Account and configure the PCS Connection Card to use your account, unless the card has been pre-activated.

The PCS Connection Card Software

The PCS Connection Card comes with this software:

䊳

PCS Connection Manager, which allows you to manage the card and monitor your connections.

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(For notebook PCs only) An application called the Network Adapter Manager that allows you to switch between the PCS Connection Card and other network cards

䊳

The driver software that forms the interface between the network card and your Windows operating system

The software must be installed before you insert the PCS Connection Card for the first time. Detailed instructions are provided, starting on page 17 (for notebook PCs) and on page 27 (for Handheld / Pocket PCs).

Activating and Using PCS Service

Before using your PCS Connection Card, you must first set up your PCS wireless network account.

To set up your PCS Connection Card wireless network account:

Call PCS Customer Service Solutions.

䊳

If you will be using your PCS Connection Card primarily for business purposes, call

䊳

If your card is intended primarily for personal use, call

1-888-715-4588

1-877-789-3969

You should have the following information available:

䊳

Your billing address

䊳

Your Social Security or Tax ID number

䊳

Your driver’s license number

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䊳

Your PCS Connection Card’s ESN (electronic serial number) The ESN is printed on the card’s label and can also be displayed during the installation process.

䊳

A pen and paper to write down your account information

During this call, PCS Customer Service Solutions will help you select your service plan and guide you through the activation process. They will also provide you with the following important account information:

䊳

Your card’s Activation Code

䊳

Your card’s Phone Number

䊳

Your card’s Lock Code

Tip : You can use the Lock Code feature to prevent others from using your account should your PCS Connection Card be stolen. See page 78 for instructions on using this feature.

Unless your card has been pre-activated, the PCS Connection Manager application will automatically detect that no account has been configured when you run it for the first time. The Sprint Activation Wizard will then launch to guide you through the activation and configuration process.

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Care and Maintenance

As with any electronic device, the PCS Connection Card must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the card:

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Do not apply adhesive labels to the card. This may cause the card to become jammed inside the card slot.

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Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the antenna is perpendicular to the modem. The antenna should bend easily at the hinge. Do not forcefully bend the antenna.

䊳

When storing or transporting your PC in a case (such as a notebook case), remove the antenna and store it in a compartment where it cannot be crushed or broken.

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The card should fit easily into your PC slot. Forcing the card into a slot may damage connector pins.

䊳

Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.

䊳

When not installed in your computer, store the card in a safe place.

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Section 2

Installing the

PCS Connection Card

Section 2

Installing the PCS Connection Card 15

Section 2A

Installation on Notebook PCs

In This Section

䊳 System Requirements

䊳 Installing the PCS Connection Manager

䊳 Inserting and Removing the Card

䊳 Configuring Your Account

Software

his chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install your

PCS Connection Card

and make it operational on a notebook PC.

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2A: Installation on Notebook PCs 17

Getting Started

Before you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must first:

Install the PCS Connection Manager Software, located on the Installation CD, onto your computer.

Note: Before installing your new software, delete or uninstall any previously existing modem or dialer software from your system.

Note: Do not insert the PCS Connection Card in the slot until prompted to do so by the Setup program.

Insert the card into your computer’s PC Card slot (Sprint label facing up). Windows will detect the card and automatically install the necessary card drivers.

Launch the PCS Connection Manager Software application.

If your card has not previously been activated, the Activation Wizard will automatically launch and guide you through the process.

System Requirements

The PCS Connection Card is supported on the following operation systems:

䊳

Windows 98 SE

䊳

Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1

䊳

Windows Me

䊳

Windows XP (Home and Professional versions)

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To install the PCS Connection Card, you require these system resources:

Table 1: System Resource Requirements

Card slots

1 Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) slot

Communications ports

Disk drive

I/O resources

Memory

Disk space

Tip : A driver is software that forms the interface between a device (such

as the PCS Connection Card) and the operating system on your PC (such as Windows Me).

Special Note for Windows 98 and 2000 Users: To function properly, the PCS Connection Card’s IOTA protocol requires support for high-security 128-bit encryption. If the installer does not detect high-security support on your system, a pop-up window will appear instructing you to update your Internet Explorer to version 6 (Windows 98) or update your Windows 2000 to support 128-bit security (Windows 2000). Follow the onscreen instructions to update your system.

1 available

CD-ROM

1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O space

32 MB

7 MB

Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software (Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2000)

Note: Users of Windows 2000 must be logged in with administrative

privileges to install the PCS Connection Manager Software.

Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software and the PCS Connection Card driver:

If the PCS Connection Manager CD is not already in your CD-ROM drive, insert it. The CD should auto-start and display a menu.

If the CD does not auto-start, select

d:\launch.exe

where d is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.

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Start > Run

2A: Installation on Notebook PCs 19

and enter

From the CD start-up window, select

documentation

launch the InstallShield

Use the

and then

and

Wizard.

Back

buttons to navigate through the wizard

notebook software installation

notebook installation and

noting the following:

䊳

You must click

Yes

to indicate your acceptance of the terms of

the license agreement to proceed with the installation.

䊳

Using the default settings for the Destination Location and Program Folder is recommended unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC configuration. (The Destination Location dictates where the software is installed. The Program Folder dictates the name assigned to the software in the Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.)

䊳

A check box allows you to choose to display release notes. The release notes list known issues in the software and are displayed in the Windows Notepad. (If you choose to display them, when you are finished reading, use the close box in the upper right corner of the window to close the Notepad.)

䊳

A check box allows you to choose to have a desktop shortcut for the PCS Connection Manager Software. This gives you the option of launching the application by double clicking an icon on your desktop (as well as from the Start menu).

䊳

If your operating system is Windows 2000, you are prompted that the driver files will be copied to your notebook. Click

Click

Finish

to close the last screen of the wizard.

. Click

the Digital Signature Not Found window each time it appears.

Click OK when you are prompted to insert the PCS Connection Card. Attach the antenna and insert the card into your PC Card slot.

Yes

Note: Do not forcefully connect the antenna, or forcefully insert the PCS Connection Card. This may damage connector pins.

Click OK when you are notified that the installation is complete. If your operating system is Windows 98 SE or Windows Me, restart your PC from the

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Start

menu.

On completion of this step, the PCS Connection Manager Software and the PCS Connection Card driver are installed and you can proceed to activate your card. See “Activating Your PCS Connection Card” on page 24.

Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software (Windows XP)

Note: You may require administrative privileges, depending on your

Windows XP installation.

Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software:

If the PCS Connection Manager CD is not already in your CD-ROM drive, insert it. The CD should auto-start and display a menu.

If the CD does not auto-start, select

d:\launch.exe

From the CD start-up window, select

documentation

where d is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.

and then

launch the InstallShield Wizard.

Use the

and

Back

buttons to navigate through the wizard

noting the following:

䊳

You must click

Yes

to indicate your acceptance of the terms of

the license agreement to proceed with the installation.

䊳

A check box allows you to choose to have a desktop shortcut for the PCS Connection Manager Software. This gives you the option

Start > Run

notebook installation and

notebook software installation

and enter

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of launching the software by double clicking an icon on your desktop (as well as from the Start menu).

䊳

Finish

Click

to close the last screen of the wizard. If you are running Windows XP, a window indicates that the driver files will be copied to your notebook. Click

Continue Anyway

click

on the Software Installation window

and

each time it appears. A window prompts you to insert the PCS Connection Card to install the drivers. Click

Installing the PCS Connection Card driver.

Attach the antenna to the PCS Connection Card and, with the label

facing up, carefully insert the card into your PC Card slot. Windows should detect that a new device has been inserted and launch the wizard that guides you through the driver installation.

Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)

Select first window of the Found New Hardware Wizard and click

on the

to proceed.

Select the button, and the then enter CD-ROM drive. Click

If a warning appears stating that PCS Connection Card has not passed Windows Logo testing, click

Click

Click OK when prompted that the card has been successfully installed.

Search for the best driver in these locations

Include this location in the search

d:\Drivers\WinXP

Finish

and repeat steps 1 to 4 as prompted.

where d is the drive letter of your

to proceed to the next window.

Continue Anyway

radio

check box,

Tip : A driver is software that forms the interface between a device (such as the PCS Connection Card) and the operating system on your PC (such as Windows XP).

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Inserting and Removing the PCS Conn ection Card

Inserting the PCS Connection Card

Before you insert the PCS Connection Card, you must first install the Wireless Connection Manager Software. Once you have completed the installation procedure, you may insert your card into your computer’s PC Card slot. The Sprint label should be facing up, and the 68-pin connector, located at the end of the card, should be inserted directly into the computer’s PC Card slot.

Note: The PCS Connection Card should fit snugly, but you should be able to insert or remove it easily from your computer’s PC Card slot.

When you insert the card, the following should occur:

䊳

If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps.

䊳

The PC Card icon appears in the status area, if it is not already displayed for another card (and unless the feature has been disabled).

䊳

The PCS Connection Manager Software launches (unless the auto-launch feature has been disabled).

The card is powered as soon as you insert it.

Removing the PCS Connection Card

To remove the card:

Close the PCS Connection Manager program if it is open.

Click the PC Card icon in the status area to display the option to stop the card.

Click “Stop PCS Connection Card Parent” (Windows 98 SE, 2000, or Me) or “Safely remove PCS Connection Card Parent” (Windows XP).

If a dialog box appears notifying you that it is safe to remove the

card, click

Use the ejector to remove the card from the slot.

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Activating Your PCS Connection Card

The final step to making the PCS Connection Card operational is configuring it to use your account.

Tip : For an overview of account activation and configuration, see "Activating and Using PCS Service" on page 12.

If you purchased a pre-activated PCS Connection Card, this step is not necessary. Once the application software and driver are installed, the card is ready for use.

Otherwise, you must use the Sprint Activation Wizard to activate and configure your account. Future releases of the PCS Connection Manager Software will allow for both Manual and Voice-Assisted Activation, but only Manual Activation is available in this release. Manual Activation involves phoning PCS Customer Service Solutions, exchanging information and entering your account information into the appropriate fields in the wizard. You require a separate phone to use this method.

To activate an account and configure your PCS Connection Card:

Insert the card into your PC Card slot, if it is not already inserted.

If the Activation Wizard does not appear automatically, launch the PCS Connection Manager Software. Double-click the shortcut icon

Start

on your desktop or select

AirCard 550

From the PCS Connection Manager, launch the Activation Wizard by selecting

Use the

PCS Connection Manager for AirCard 550

Activation Wizard

Back

and

buttons to navigate through the Activation

Programs

Wizard, noting the following:

䊳

Use the radio button to select

Manual Activation

of activation you want to use.

䊳

Obtain the billing information listed on the second window of the wizard before phoning PCS Customer Service Solutions or proceeding to the next window.

Sierra Wireless

as the method

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䊳

Please telephone PCS Customer Service Solutions to set up your PCS wireless network account.

• If you will be using your PCS Connection Card primarily for business purposes, call

1-877-789-3969

• If your card is intended primarily for personal use,

1-888-715-4588

call

䊳

Inform your PCS Customer Solutions Specialist that you are

activating a PCS Connection Card by Sierra Wireless (AirCard

550). The representative will request your ESN (electronic serial

number). This is displayed in the Activation Wizard (and is printed on the PCS Connection Card box and on the label on the back of the card).

Click

Finish

on the final window of the wizard.

On completion of this step, the card is ready for use. Section 3A: The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators on page 37 explains how to use the PCS Connection Manager Software to manage and monitor your connections.

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Section 2B

Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs

In This Section

䊳 System Requirements

䊳 Installing the PCS Connection Manager

䊳 Inserting and Removing the PCS Connection Card

䊳 Configuring Your Account

his chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install your

PCS Connection Card and make it operational on a Handheld or Pocket PC. This requires that you install the PCS Connection Manager Software and activate and configure your account (unless the card is pre-activated).

Software

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Getting Started

Since software cannot be installed directly to a Handheld/Pocket PC, you require a desktop or notebook computer to function as a “host”. The installation, activation, and configuration process follows these steps:

Install the software to the host.

Connect the Handheld/Pocket PC to the host and download the software from the host to the Handheld/Pocket PC. (You can connect the Handheld/Pocket PC to the host before or after you install the software to the host.)

If the card has not been pre-activated, use the Sprint Activation Wizard to configure the card.

Before you begin the installation, ensure you have the necessary hardware, software, and system resources described in the next section.

System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for both Pocket PCs and Handheld PCs (as well as their host computers) are as follows:

Pocket PC System Requirements

Operating System:

䊳

Windows CE 3.0 MS Pocket PC, or

䊳

Windows CE 3.0 Pocket PC 2002

If you do not know what version of Windows CE you are using, select

Start > Settings

second line on the screen reads, “Windows 3.0.9348 (Build…)”, your operating system is Windows CE 3.0 MS Pocket PC. If the second line reads, “Windows 3.0.11171 (Build…)”, your operating system is Windows CE 3.0 Pocket PC 2002.

Your Pocket PC must have:

䊳

900 kB of storage memory

䊳

The PCMCIA jacket accessory (with a PC Card slot)

䊳

A method of connecting to a host computer, using either a serial autosync cable, USB autosync cable, or infrared ports

, tap the

System

tab, and tap the

About

icon. If the

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Special Note for Pocket PC Users: To function properly with IOTA protocol, the PCS Connection Card requires s upport for high-security 128-bit encryption. If the instal ler does not detect high-security support on your system, a warning will appear instruct ing you to install Microsoft High Encryption Pack for Pocket PC. Your host computer will then display a pop-up window instructing you to upgrade your Pocket PC Internet Explorer to support high encryption. Follow the onscreen instructions to update your system.

Handheld PC System Requirements

Operating System:

䊳

Windows CE 3.0 Handheld PC 2000

Your Handheld PC must have:

䊳

900 kB of storage memory

䊳

A PC Card slot

䊳

A method of connecting to a host computer, using either a serial autosync cable or infrared ports

Host System Requirements

Whether you are using a Handheld or Pocket PC, you require a desktop or notebook computer to function as the host that:

䊳

Has the necessary port (serial, USB, or infrared) to connect to the Handheld/Pocket PC

䊳

Has a CD-ROM drive

䊳

Is running Windows 98 SE or 2000

䊳

Has ActiveSync version 3.1 or 3.5 installed (ActiveSync 3.5 is required if you are using Windows CE 3.0 Pocket PC 2002)

Tip : ActiveSync is made by Microsoft and is included with all Handheld/ Pocket PCs running Windows CE 3.0.

Special Note for Handheld PC Users: To function properly with IOTA protocol, the PCS Connection Card requires support for high-security 128-bit encryption. If the installer does not detect high-security support on your system, it will automatically update your Handheld PC with an XML extension provided by Hewlett Packard. When your Handheld PC displays “Install HP msxml,” tap OK to complete the installation. Your host computer will then display a pop-up window instructing you to upgrade your Handheld PC Internet Explorer to support high encryption. Follow the onscreen instructions to update your system.

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Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software

To install the software, you can either:

䊳

Connect the host and the Handheld/Pocket PC before you install the software to the host. (In this case, you are prompted to initiate the download as soon as the software installation is complete.)

– or –

䊳

Install the software to the host and then connect the host and the Handheld/Pocket PC, as described here.

This process installs the PCS Connection Manager Software and the PCS Connection Card drivers.

Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software on the Host

To install the software on the host:

Close any Windows programs that are running and insert the PCS Connection Manager installation CD in your CD-ROM drive. The CD should auto-start and display a menu.

If the CD does not auto-start, select

d:\launch.exe

From the CD start-up window, select:

䊳 Pocket PC installation and documentation

software installation

where d is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.

Windows CE 3.0 MS Pocket PC), or

䊳 Pocket PC 2002 installation and documentation

Pocket PC 2002 software installation

running Windows CE 3.0 Pocket PC 2002), or

䊳 Handheld PC 2000 installation and documentation

Handheld PC 2000 software installation

Handheld PC running Windows CE 3.0)

Start > Run

and enter

Pocket PC

then

(if you have a Pocket PC running

then

(if you have a Pocket PC

then

(if you have a

This launches the InstallShield® Wizard that installs the software to the host.

Use the

and

Back

buttons to navigate through the wizard

noting the following:

䊳

You must indicate your acceptance of the terms of the license agreement by clicking

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Ye s

to proceed with the installation.

䊳

A dialog box displays this message, “On the next mobile device connection, the installed application will be downloaded to the device.” Click

䊳

A check box allows you to choose to display release notes. The

release notes list known issues in the software and are displayed in the Windows Notepad. (If you choose to display them, when you are finished reading, use the close box in the upper right corner of the window to close the Notepad.)

䊳

Click Use the

Finish

to close the last screen of the wizard.

exit

option in the lower left corner of the window to close

the CD start-up menu.

Downloading the Software to the Handheld/Pocket PC

To download the software to the Handheld/Pocket PC:

Connect the Handheld/Pocket PC to the host in one of these ways:

Pocket PCs:

䊳

Connect one end of the serial cable to the bottom of the Pocket PC and the other end to a serial port on your host PC, or

䊳

Place your Pocket PC in its cradle and connect the USB cable on the cradle to a USB port on your host PC, or

䊳

Align the infrared port on your Pocket PC with an infrared port on your host PC.

Handheld PCs:

䊳

Place your Handheld PC in its docking cradle and connect the serial cable on the cradle to a serial port on your host PC, or

䊳

Align the infrared port on your Handheld PC with an infrared port on your host PC.

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ActiveSync should launch automatically when the host and Handheld/ Pocket PC are connected.

Note: If you are unable to establish a connection, launch ActiveSync from the Start menu and use the online help in ActiveSync.

If you are prompted to indicate whether you want to set up a partnership, click

Ye s

or No and click

. (For the purpose of downloading the PCS Connection Manager Software, it does not matter whether you have a partnership.) You should then be prompted that there is software to download.

Click

Ye s

to start the download. When complete, you will be prompted to check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are required.

Click OK.

Reset your Handheld/Pocket PC by inserting the stylus into the reset button. (The reset button is usually a circular indentation that may be on the keyboard of the Handheld PC or the bottom of the Pocket PC. Consult the documentation that came with your PC if you do not know how to reset the device.)

Inserting and Removing the PCS Conn ection Card

Inserting the PCS Connection Card

To insert the PCS Connection Card into a Pocket PC:

If the PCMCIA jacket accessory is not already attached, slide the Pocket PC bottom first into the jacket. It should click into place.

Attach the antenna to the circular copper connector on the end of the

DO NOT FORCE

card.

With the Sprint label facing towards the front of the Pocket PC, insert the network card into the slot at the top of the jacket.

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To insert the PCS Connection Card into a Handheld PC:

Attach the antenna to the circular copper connector on the end of the

DO NOT FORCE

card.

With the Sprint label facing towards the top of the Handheld PC,

insert the network card into the slot.

The card is powered as soon as you insert it.

Removing the PCS Connection Card

䊳

Use the ejector to release the card and remove it from the slot.

Note: On Pocket PCs, anytime you eject and re-insert the PCS Connection Card, restart your PC by turning it off and on again. This step is necessary to ensure the communication port detects the card.

Activating Your PCS Connection Card

The final step to making the PCS Connection Card operational is configuring it to use your account.

Tip : For an overview of account activation and configuration, see "Activating and Using PCS Service" on page 12.

If you purchased a pre-activated PCS Connection Card, this step is not necessary. Once the application software and driver are installed, the card is ready for use.

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To activate an account and configure your PCS Connection Card:

Insert the card into your PC Card slot, if it is not already inserted.

If the Activation Wizard does not appear automatically, launch the PCS Connection Manager Software. Double-click the shortcut icon

Start

Programs

on your desktop or select

AirCard 550

From the PCS Connection Manager, launch the Activation Wizard by selecting

Use the

PCS Connection Manager for AirCard 550

Activation Wizard

Back

and

buttons to navigate through the Activation

Sierra Wireless

Wizard, noting the following:

䊳

Use the radio button to select

Manual Activation

as the method

of activation you want to use.

䊳

Obtain the billing information listed on the second window of the wizard before phoning PCS Customer Service Solutions or proceeding to the next window.

䊳

Please telephone PCS Customer Service Solutions to set up your PCS wireless network account.

• If you will be using your PCS Connection Card primarily for business purposes, call

1-877-789-3969

• If your card is intended primarily for personal use,

1-888-715-4588

call

䊳

Inform your PCS Customer Solutions Specialist that you are

activating a PCS Connection Card by Sierra Wireless (AirCard

550). The representative will request your ESN (electronic serial

number). This is displayed in the Activation Wizard (and is printed on the PCS Connection Card box and on the label on the back of the card).

Click

Finish

on the final window of the wizard.

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Section 3

Using the

PCS Connection Card

Section 3

Using the PCS Connection Card 35

Section 3A

The PCS Connection ManagerSM Window and Indicators

In This Section

䊳 The PCS Connection Manager

䊳 Getting Help

䊳 Components of the PCS Connection Manager window

䊳 Menu items

䊳 Taskbar icons

his chapter outlines the PCS Connection Manager interface for your

PCS Connection Card, including the components of the main window, button usage, taskbar icons and more. Once you’ve mastered the basics here, you’ll be ready to begin using your PCS Connection Card.

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The PCS Connection Manager

PCS Connection Manager Software allows you to manage and monitor the connection between your PCS Connection Card and the CDMA network. Use the PCS Connection Manager to:

䊳

Determine your signal strength, roaming status, PCS Vision availability, and other network connection parameters

䊳

Initiate voice and data calls

䊳

View call statistics and Web messages

䊳

Enable and disable features like Always On Top (which allows you to set the card software to display in front of other application windows) and KeyGuard (which prevents accidental dialing)

䊳

Set options related to Web messages, sounds played, voice calls, and the lock code security feature (which you can use to prevent others from using your card)

Anytime you use the PCS Connection Card you must run the PCS Connection Manager Software.

Starting the PCS Connection Manager Software

On a notebook PC, you can launch the PCS Connection Manager Software by:

䊳

Double clicking the icon on your desktop

Start

Selecting

PCS Connection Manager for AirCard 550

Programs

Sierra Wireless> AirCard 550

On a Handheld/Pocket PC, you can launch the PCS Connection Manager Software by selecting

Start > Programs > PCS Connection Manager

Depending on your settings in the Options window, the software launches automatically anytime you insert the PCS Connection Card.

Once you make a connection in the card software, you can launch whatever application you want to use (such as your Web browser or email application).

On Pocket PCs, when you open another application, the card software remains running although it is not visible. Windows CE manages your applications, shutting down applications that are not being used in order

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to save memory. It should not be necessary to close the card software, but you can close the software by tapping CTRL + Q on the soft keyboard.

On Handheld and notebook PCs, use the Close button in the lower right corner to exit. See page 41.

Getting Help

Online Help is available on all platforms. See page 88 (notebook PCs), page 89 (Handheld PCs), and page 89 (Pocket PCs).

The PCS Connection Manager Window

The PCS Connection Manager window has these components:

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A menu button and keypad button in the lower left corner

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A Minimize and Close button in the lower right corner

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A message area (in the upper left area)

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An indicator area (near the middle of the screen)

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A button (“GO”) used to establish/cancel a connection

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Notebook / Handheld PCs

Message area

Keypad button

Pocket PCs

Indicator area

Establish/canc

a connection

Minimize

button

Close button

Message area

Indicator area

Establish/cancel a connection

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Displaying the Menu Items

The menus are described in detail in "Menu Options" on page 63.

Notebook / Handheld PC: The MENU Button

To display the menu items, click the MENU button located in the lower left corner of the PCS Connection Manager window.

Pocket PC

To display the menu items, click

Tools

, located in the lower left corner of

the PCS Connection Manager window.

Keypad Button (Notebook / Handheld PCs)

The keypad button displays and hides the keypad, used to place or answer voice calls. For more information, see "Using the Keypad" on page 55.

The Minimize and Close Buttons (Notebook / Handheld PC)

The Minimize button closes the window but leaves the program running. When the program is minimized, its icon in the status area can be used to determine the card status. (See page 46.)

Once minimized, you can redisplay the program by double clicking the desktop shortcut or launching the card software from the Start menu. (See page 38.) You can also click the icon in the status area. (The icons are shown in the section “Taskbar Icons” on page 46.)

The Close button is used to exit the card software.

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Message Area

Notebook and Handheld PCs

Pocket PCs

Description

The message area displays one of these messages:

䊳 Ready to Connect

indicates that you have a network connection but

there is no call in progress.

䊳 Dialing

indicates that the PCS Connection Card is attempting to

connect to a phone number.

䊳 The name of the person with whom you are connecting (or

“Unknown” if the name is not obtainable), and the phone number

indicate that a voice call is being established.

䊳 In Use 䊳 Rx…Tx…

and time counters indicate that the voice call is answered.

indicates that a data call is in progress. Rx shows the number of bytes of data received. Tx shows the number of bytes of data transmitted.

䊳 Connected to 䊳 Voice Call From…

indicates a PCS Vision data connection is established.

indicates that an incoming voice call is in progress.

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䊳 Roam Call From …

indicates that an incoming voice call is in

progress and you are roaming.

䊳 Data Call From … 䊳 Fax Call From … 䊳 … New Missed Call(s)

indicates that an incoming data call is in progress.

indicates that an incoming fax call is in progress.

indicates that you received a call (or calls) that you failed to answer. (Depending on your settings in the Options window, a record of these calls is maintained in the Call Log which is described on page 71.)

䊳 You have new voicemail!

indicates that you have new voicemail

messages.(For more information on voicemail, see page 61.)

䊳 Provisioning Complete

indicates that your account has

successfully been set up or changed.

䊳 Not Activated

indicates that your account has not been set up. Run the Activation Wizard. (Notebook users: see “Configuring Your Account” on page 24; Handheld/Pocket PC users: see “Configuring Your Account” on page 33.)

䊳 Service Required

indicates that you should contact PCS Customer

Service Solutions.

For other messages, see “Troubleshooting Tips (Notebook PC)” on page 97 or “Troubleshooting Tips (Handheld / Pocket PC)” on page 115.

Indicator Area

Notebook / Handheld PCs

Pocket PCs

The indicator area displays icons that notify you when you receive messages and indicate whether certain options and features are enabled.

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Table 1: Indicator Area Icons

Icon Meaning

Note: This icon is displayed only when voice and data

services are available.

The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to show the intensity of the

radio signal. The number of bars increases as signal strength increases

to a maximum of four bars.

Tip: Optimal signal strength is obtained when the

antenna is perpendicular to the card.

When no bars are shown, no connection is possible for one of these reasons:

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No antenna is attached

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You are outside the CDMA network coverage area

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The signal strength is too weak

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A network or account problem is preventing the PCS Connection Card from obtaining service

Once a connection is established, this icon is replaced by the

Transmit/Receive icon (shown on page 45).

The silent ringer feature is enabled. When an incoming call is received,

no sound is played. You can enable and disable this feature under

Options

. (Page 76.)

Encryption is in use on voice calls. (Encryption prevents your calls

from being monitored.) The PCS Connection Card uses encryption

where it is available on the network.

A voice call is in progress.

You have unread Web messages. If the indicator is blinking, you have

one or more urgent or important unread Web messages.

To display the Web Messaging window (in which the messages are

displayed), select

MENU >Web Messaging…

. For instructions on

reading Web messages, see page 65.

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Table 1: Indicator Area Icons (Continued)

Icon Meaning

You have new voicemail. To retrieve your voicemail, press and hold the “1” key for about

2 seconds.

Note: This icon is displayed only when voice and data services are available.

The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming off of the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

When the indicator is

not displayed

and the icon is

not

displayed, you are within the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. When the indicator is

on (solid black

), you are in a “preferred”

roaming area. When the indicator is

, you are within the coverage area of a

blinking

CDMA network but not in a “preferred” roaming area. Your coverage area and billing charges depend upon Sprint and the

type of account you have. There may be surcharges for roaming service that vary based on whether you are in a preferred roaming area or a non-preferred roaming area. If there is no roaming agreement between Sprint and the local carrier, you may be unable to complete calls in non-preferred roaming areas.

When the Transmit/Receive icon is solid, a PCS Vision data connection is active.

When the Transmit/Receive icon is gray, the PCS Vision data connection is dormant. For more information, see page 52.

When the Transmit/Receive icon is crossed out, PCS Vision service is not available.

Note: This icon is displayed only when voice and data services are available.

Voice and data services are not available.

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GO Button

The GO button is used to establish and cancel a connection. The text on the button changes during different connection stages:

䊳 GO

– Ready to establish a connection. Click the button to start a connection (if only one connection is defined), or to display a list from which you can select a connection (if more than one connection is defined).

䊳 Stop

– A connection is being established or is established. If you

click the button, the connection will be canceled.

Taskbar Icons

The PCS Connection Manager Software displays an icon in the status area. The status area icon indicates your connection status or notifies you when you have voicemail or Web messages, or when you have missed a call.

On notebooks and Handheld PCs, the icon is in the status area (which is located in the lower right corner of your screen).

Status Icon (active)

On Pocket PCs, the icon is on the Today screen.

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Status Icons

Table 2: Status Area Icons

Icon Meaning

You are in service on the CDMA network but have no active voice or data connection.

You have an active voice or data connection.

You missed (failed to answer) an incoming call. You can view the number of the caller in the Call Log.

You have unread Web message(s).

You have voicemail.

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Section 3B

Data Connections

In This Section

䊳 Basic Data Connection Information

䊳 PCS Vision Connections

his section provides an overview of the high-speed data connection available through your PCS Connection Card and how best to take

advantage of the card’s versatility.

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The Basics

The GO button on the PCS Connection Manager window is used to launch data connections for any of these purposes:

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Browsing the Internet

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Receiving email

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Dialing into your corporate network

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Sending and receiving faxes

The PCS Connection Card functions as a network card using a PCS Vision data connection. In this type of connection, the card establishes a highspeed (PCS Vision) Internet connection to the CDMA network. (You do not need to provide a phone number and there is no dialing involved.) The maximum speed of this connection is 144 kbps but it is only available in areas where PCS Vision has been implemented.

Note: Depending on your billing plan, there may be a surcharge for PCS Vision calls.

Note: You cannot make phone calls with the PCS Connection Card during active PCS Vision connections. You can make phone calls during dormant PCS Vision connections. (See page 52.)

The PCS Vision connection provides access to the Internet. Once the connection is established, you can open your browser and connect to any Web site that is accessible through the Internet, or access other Internet services (such as email).

The PCS Connection Card is “active” in a PCS Vision connection when data transmission is occurring. If data transmission stops for a period of time, the card becomes “dormant”. (See page 52.) You can place voice calls while the card is dormant, but not while the card is active.

If you also use another wireless network card with your computer, eject the additional card before you use the PCS Connection Card. Under some operating systems, if both cards are inserted, then the path that the Internet Protocol (IP) traffic will take is not predictable. If the data gets routed through the other card, you will experience slower data transfer rates.

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PCS Vision (High-Speed) Connections

Important

: If the following icon appears in the indicator area of the PCS Connection Manager window, you do not currently have PCS Vision service and cannot make a connection:

To make a PCS Vision connection:

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From the PCS Connection Manager window, click the GO button.

The PCS Connection Manager program then initiates the connection. Progress is shown in the message area (“Dialing”, “Authenticating”). Once the connection is established, the number of bytes received and transmitted are displayed:

If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP and having problems establishing a connection, see page 100.

Tip : Depending on a setting in the Options window, a message warning you of a possible surcharge for PCS Vision service may be displayed whenever you establish a PCS Vision connection. This warning message can be disabled in the Options window. See page 87.

Once the connection is established, you can use any Internet application (such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or your email application).

To terminate a PCS Vision connection:

䊳

Click the

Stop

button.

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Dormant Connection

The PCS Connection Card is “active” during PCS Vision connections when data transmission is occurring. If data transmission over the network stops for a period of time, the card becomes “dormant”. The period of inactivity that causes the card to become dormant is set by Sprint and is always less than one minute.

Note: Some programs may be unable to function on a dormant connection.

During dormant PCS Vision connections, the following icon in the indicator area of the PCS Connection Manager window is grayed out:

When the card is in this state, you are able to make phone calls with the card. You will not be able to transmit data (for example, you won’t be able to browse the Web) during the phone call, but the connection is not lost. When you end the phone call, data transmission is automatically resumed.

When the card has an active PCS Vision connection, you cannot make phone calls.

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Section 3C

Voice Connections

In This Section

䊳 The Keypad

䊳 Outgoing Calls

䊳 Incoming Calls

䊳 Voicemail

ou can use your PCS Connection Card to transform your notebook or

pocket PC into a mobile phone simply by connecting a headset to the card and using the PCS Connection Manager interface to place and receive voice calls.

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Voice Connection Features

The PCS Connection Card offers many convenient voice features:

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The volume control allows you to adjust ringer or incoming voice volume.

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Selecting the dialed number.

䊳 Any-Key Answer

any button on the keypad (except control). (Page 80.)

䊳 Auto-Answer

calls within a specified number of rings. (Page 80.)

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KeyGuard

The

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Silent Ringer

The receive calls. (Page 77.)

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Phone Book

The phone numbers and to dial a number simply by double clicking it. (Page 67, page 70.)

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Call Log

The providing useful information such as the phone numbers of missed calls. (Page 71.)

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If your PCS Service Plan includes Three-Way Calling, Voicemail, Call Alert or Caller ID, they are supported by the card.

TAL K

button allows you to redial the previously

allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing

END, BACK

, or the volume

can be enabled to automatically answer incoming

feature prevents accidental dialing. (Page 74.)

prevents any sound from occurring when you

allows you to keep a record of frequently used

records details about all incoming and outgoing calls,

Tip : Many voice features are configured in the Voice Options window. See page 80.

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Using the Keypad

The keypad is used to answer and place voice calls. The keypad performs the same functions as the keypad on a mobile phone.

Tip : You can store frequently dialed numbers in the Phone Book and dial directly from the Phone Book window instead of entering the number on the keypad. See page 67 (notebook PCs) or page 70 (Handheld/Pocket PCs).

Notebook / Handheld PC

The keypad is displayed when you click the keypad button, located next to the MENU button in the lower left corner of the PCS Connection Manager window.

1. Click the keypad button

2. The keypad appears

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Place and answer calls

Open/close the keypad

Volume control

Clear a number

you’ve entered

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End a call; clear status

messages

Pocket PC

The keypad is displayed when you tap

olume

ontrol

Place and

answer calls

To ols

Voice Call

Clear a number

you’ve entered

Note: When KeyGuard is on, clicking the buttons on the keypad has no

effect. For information on KeyGuard, see page 74.

Notebook / Handheld PC

Pocket PC Too ls

: To switch from the keypad to the data connection screen, tap

Connections

: To hide the keypad, click the keypad button

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End a call; clear status messages

Table 3: The PCS Connection Manager Keypad

Keypad Buttons Function

0-9, #,

(or the same keys on your keyboard)

TAL K

(<Enter> on your keyboard)

END

(<Esc> on your keyboard)

BACK

(<Backspace> on your keyboard)

Volume Control

Enter the digits (and other characters) you want to dial. The numbers are displayed in the message area until you press

, or

TAL K, END

, or you receive an incoming call.

BACK

If the Any-Key Answer feature is enabled, any of these keys can be used to answer an incoming call. (See page 80.)

If you click (or press) these buttons during a call, the card beeps and the characters are displayed in the message area.

In addition to acting as a number key, the 1 key can be used to access voicemail. Press and hold the key for approximately 2 seconds to connect to your voicemail.

Place and answer incoming calls. When you are not receiving an incoming call,

dials the numbers in the

TAL K

message area. If no numbers are displayed, the card redials the last number you dialed.

End a call or clear all the digits and characters in the message area (cancel a call that you’ve started to enter).

This button also clears most status messages.

Clear the last number you’ve entered. Press and hold

BACK

to clear an entire entry.

Increase or decrease the headset volume.

Notebook, Handheld PCs: To increase the volume, move the slider to the right. To decrease the volume, move the slider to the left.

Pocket PCs: To increase the volume, move the slider up. To decrease the volume, move the slider down.

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Outgoing Calls

To initiate a call:

Connect a headset to the card, if one is not already connected.

If the keypad is not displayed, then:

Notebook / Handheld PC: click the keypad button.

To ols

Pocket PC: tap

Enter the number you want to dial by either clicking the number buttons on the keypad or typing the numbers on your keyboard.

Click the

Note: You cannot make a phone call when there is an active PCS Vision connection. You can make phone calls during dormant PCS Vision connections. For information on dormancy, see page 52.

Tip : If you click the TALK button without entering a number, the card redials the last number you dialed.

TAL K

If you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled (page 88), the card beeps and a screen appears stating that a roaming rate applies.

As the call is being dialed, the PCS Connection Manager displays “Dialing” and the phone number.

Once the call is answered, “In Use” is displayed. You can also dial a number from the Phone Book (see page 67 for

notebook PCs and page 70 for Handheld/Pocket PCs) and from the Call Log (see page 71).

button.

Voice Call

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Incoming Calls

When you receive an incoming call:

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A sound is played, unless the Silent Ringer feature is enabled.

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The keypad is displayed.

䊳

If you have Caller ID, the phone number and, if available, the name of the caller are displayed.

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If you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled (page 88), then the card beeps and a screen appears, stating that a roaming rate applies.

Tip : The Options window, displayed when you select allows you to customize the sound played when you receive an incoming call and to enable and disable the Silent Ringer feature. (See page 77.)

Note: If an incoming call occurs while you have an active data connection, your caller will get a busy signal or be put through to your voicemail box.

Options

To answer a call:

Connect a headset to the card, if one is not already connected.

Click the

TAL K

button.

The indicator area displays the connection icon ; the message area displays “In Use” and shows the duration of the call.

Tip : If the Any-Key Answer feature is enabled, tap any key except

. On the Pocket PC, you can also use any of the four application

BACK

buttons. On the notebook and Handheld PC, you can also use keys on your keyboard: A through Z, 0 through 9 and the * or # key.

END

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Voicemail

Incoming calls may be put through to your voicemail box, if:

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A calls arrives while you have an active data connection, or

䊳

You do not answer an incoming voice call

When you have new voicemail:

䊳

The following icons are displayed:

in the indicator area, and in the status area (page 47)

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The message area displays the message “You have new voicemail!”. You can also set a sound to play when you have new voicemail (page 77). To retrieve your voicemail:

䊳

Press and hold the “1” key for about 2 seconds. If required, you can change the phone number for your voice messaging

system. See page 82.

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Menu Options

In This Section

䊳 Overview of Menu Items

䊳 Description of Menu Items

Section 3D

his chapter provides an overview and brief description of each menu option you may encounter while using your PCS Connection Card

and PCS Connection Manager

Software.

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Overview of menu items

The following table outlines the various menu items and provides a brief description and directions on where in this guide to find more detailed information about the item.

Table 4: Menu Items

Menu item Description For more

Connect

Establish a data connection. Page 51

(Connection Manager Only)

information, see:

Web Messaging

Phone Book

Call Log

KeyGuard

Activation Wizard

Options

Help Topics

(Notebook and Handheld)

Start > Help

(Pocket PC)

About

Exit

Read Web messages sent to you. Page 65

Store phone numbers and email

Page 67 addresses of people you are in frequent contact with.

View information on outgoing and

Page 71 incoming calls.

Prevent accidental dialing. Page 74

Configure the card to use your

Page 74 account.

Configure the software to your

Page 75 preferences.

View the online Help. Page 88

(Notebook PC)

Page 89

(Handheld PC)

View the online Help. Page 89

View information about the card

Page 89 software and hardware.

Close the card software.

Always On Top

(Notebook PCs only)

Display the PCS Connection Manager software in front of all other windows.

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Page 71

Web Messaging

The Web Messaging window is used to display Web messages you receive.

Note: For information about Web message service subscription, contact PCS Customer Service Solutions. Additional charges may apply.

Web messaging is a feature that allows you to receive short messages (up to 160 characters) through the CDMA network.

Reading Web Messages: The Inbox

Incoming messages are stored in the Inbox until you delete them or until they expire (depending on your settings in the Options window).

The Web message indicator notifies you when new messages arrive. (If the icon is flashing, one or more of the messages is tagged as urgent.)

Tip : Messages marked with an exclamation point (!) have been tagged by the sender as being urgent or important.

To read messages:

Unread messages are displayed in

MENU >Web Messaging

Select

to display the Web Messaging

window.

The message header is displayed in the top of the screen (notebooks and Pocket PCs) or on the left side of the window (Handheld PCs), showing the address or phone number from which the message was sent, the beginning of the message, and the callback number.

Click the message header to display the message.

bold

To delete messages:

Use the check boxes to the left of the messages to select the messages you want to delete.

Edit > Delete

Select

Confirm that you want to delete the messages by clicking

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Yes

To delete all messages:

Note: The Delete All menu option deletes all messages, whether or not the

messages have been read. The message expiry feature deletes only messages that have been read.

Edit > Delete All

Select

Confirm that you want to delete the messages by clicking

Yes

The software also has a feature that allows you to set an expiry period after which messages are automatically deleted. This is set in the Options window. (Select

Web Messaging

the

MENU > Options

tab. This is described in the “Options” section on

to display the window, and then select

page 83.)

To phone the sender of a message:

Select the message header.

File > Call back sender

Select

The PCS Connection Manager Software then dials and attempts to connect to the callback number.

Note: The Call back sender menu option is only available if the message includes a valid callback number.

To add the sender of a message to your phone book:

Select the message header.

Edit > Add Contact to Phonebook

Select right-click the message header and select

Phonebook

or, on notebook PCs,

Add Contact to

If the message you received has a callback number, then you can add the number to a new or existing contact.

If the message doesn’t have a callback number, then you can add the email address of the sender to a new or existing contact.

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Exiting the Web Messaging Window

To exit from the Web Messaging window:

䊳

Select

File > Close

– or –

䊳

(Notebook and Handheld PCs) Click the

box in the upper

right corner of the window

– or –

䊳

(Pocket PCs) Tap ok in the upper right corner.

Phone Book (Notebook PC)

The phone book provides a place to store the phone numbers and email addresses of your contacts. The phone book allows you to easily call or email frequent contacts without having to enter the phone numbers and email addresses each time.

The number of phone book entries you may enter is limited only by the amount of storage space available on your computer.

To open the phone book:

䊳

Adding a Record to the Phone Book

To add a record to the phone book:

You can also add a record from an Web message you have received (Reading Web Messages: The Inbox, page 66) or a call you have received or made (Call Log, page 71).

MENU > Phone Book

Select

In the PhoneBook window, select any existing record and select

Add New Contact

, or right-click

. In the Contact Properties window, enter the person’s name and phone numbers and/or email addresses.

Save

Click

Tip : Use the tabs at the top of the PhoneBook window to jump to a name in the listing beginning with a particular letter. For example, click the to select the first name in the phone book that begins with the letter “F”.

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Changing a Record

To change a record:

Select the record in the PhoneBook window.

Deleting a Record

File > Edit Contact

Select

Edit Contact

, or right-click the record and select

Make any changes in the Contact Properties window and click to keep the changes or

Cancel

to exit without saving the changes.

To delete a record:

Select the record in the PhoneBook window.

File > Delete

Select

Delete Contact

, or right-click the record and select

Dialing a Phone Number in the Phone Book

To dial a phone number in the phone book:

Select the record in the PhoneBook window.

Double-click the phone number or click the phone number and

File > Dial

select

, or right-click the phone number and select

Save

Dial

Synchronizing Your Phone Book With Microsoft® Outlook

Manually Synchronizing Your Phone Book Entries With Outlook

To manually synchronize your phone book entries and Outlook:

Ensure you are online (that is, connected to your Outlook server).

From the PhoneBook window of the PCS Connection Manager

File

Software, click record and select

Synchronize with Outlook

, or right-click a

If, since the last synchronization, you have made changes to the same entry in both the phone book and in Outlook, a window will appear detailing the differences between the two entries. Select which entry to keep.

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Setting Your Phone Book to Automatically Synchronize With Outlook

To set your phone book to automatically synchronize with Outlook:

Ensure you are online.

From the General tab of the Options window of the PCS Connection Manager, select the “Outlook Synchronization (Contacts only)” check box.

Click OK to synchronize the phone book and Outlook.

The following table describes the circumstances under which Outlook and your phone book will be synchronized. (“Checkbox” refers to the “Outlook Synchronization (Contacts only)” checkbox.)

Table 5: Synchronization of Outlook and Your Phone Book

Checkbox You change When you are Then Outlook and your phone

book become synchronized:

Selected Phone book in

PCS Connection Manager

Selected Contacts in

Outlook

Selected Contacts in

Outlook, or phone book in PCS Connection Manager

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Online Automatically, immediately.

Online When one of the following occurs:

you restart the PCS Connection Manager, change the phone book in the manager, or manually synchronize the phone book.

Offline Once you go online and one of the

following occurs: you restart the PCS Connection Manager, change the phone book in the manager, or manually synchronize the phone book.

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Table 5: Synchronization of Outlook and Your Phone Book

Checkbox You change When you are Then Outlook and your phone

book become synchronized:

Cleared Contacts in

Outlook, or Phone book in PCS Connection Manager

Cleared Contacts in

Outlook, or Phone book in PCS Connection Manager

Online Only if you manually

synchronize the phone book.

Offline Only if you manually

synchronize the phone book, once you go online.

Phone Book (Handheld/Pocket PC)

The phone book is an interface to the Contacts screen of the Pocket Outlook program. Any contact information you enter in Outlook is accessible through the phone book in the PCS Connection Manager Software. (You cannot add contact information directly to the phone book of the PCS Connection Manager.)

Note: If you add new information to Outlook, it does not appear in the phone book of the PCS Connection Manager until the manager is restarted or you refresh the phone book. To refresh the phone book, select

The benefit of the phone book is that it saves you having to enter phone numbers of the people you regularly call each time you make a call.

The number of phone book entries is limited only by the amount of storage space available on your computer.

To open the phone book:

䊳

Tools > Phone Book

Select

To dial a phone number in the phone book:

Select the record on the PhoneBook screen.

Select the phone number for the record

Select

File > Dial

File

Refresh

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Always On Top (Notebooks Only)

When Always On Top is enabled, the PCS Connection Manager displays in front of all other application windows, even when you position another window over the manager. This allows you to view connection status indicators while using another application, such as your Internet browser.

To enable or disable Always On Top:

䊳

PCS Connection Manager interface: Select

Window > Always on Top

A check mark next to the option indicates that it is enabled.

Call Log

The Call Log maintains a record of your outgoing and incoming calls. In the Options window (displayed when you select

General

the

䊳

tab, you can choose to keep a record of: None of your calls All of your calls The last 50 calls The last 100 calls

This option is described on page 84.

To display the Call Log:

䊳

MENU > Call Log

Select

For each message, the Call Log displays:

䊳

The call direction (see Table 6: Call Direction Icons on page 72)

䊳

The phone number of the caller (for incoming calls), or the phone number that you dialed (for outgoing calls)

䊳

The date and time the call was made or received

䊳

The name of the caller (for incoming calls), or the name of the person called (for outgoing calls), if available

䊳

The type of call (data, voice, or fax)

Options

) on

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Table 6: Call Direction Icons

Icon Meaning

Incoming Call

This is a call that you answered.

Outgoing Call

This is a call that you made.

Missed Call

This is an incoming call that you did not answer.

Phoning a Number

To phone a number contained in one of the call records:

䊳

(Notebooks only) Double click the record.

– or –

Select the number.

Select

File

Dial

This can be used to place voice calls only.

Note: The Dial option in the File menu can be used to establish a voice call to any number in the From or To column.

Saving to a Text File

To save the information in the Call Log to a text file:

File

Select

Save As…

. Use the Save As dialog box to select a location and name for the file and click

Save

Adding an Entry

To add an entry to the phone book:

Select the record.

Edit > Add Number to Phonebook

Select

Select a radio button to specify whether to add the information to a new or existing contact.

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Copying a Phone Number to the Windows Clipboard

To copy a phone number to the Windows Clipboard:

Select the record.

Edit > Copy Phone Number

Select

You can then paste the number into another window (in most cases, using CTRL+V). The phone number that is copied is the number in the

From

column for incoming calls, and the number in the To column for

outgoing calls.

Deleting Records

To delete a record:

Select the record.

Select

Edit

Delete

To delete all records in the Call Log:

Selecting Which Call Records are Displayed

Select Click

Edit

Delete All

Ye s

to confirm the deletion.

To select which call records are displayed:

䊳

Use the

Missed

VIEW

menu to select the call type (

) and call logs (

Fax Logs, Voice Logs, Data Logs

Incoming, Outgoing

) to be

displayed.

The Call Log displays only messages that correspond to the type and log that are checked in the VIEW menu. For example, if only

Voice Logs

are checked, only incoming voice calls are displayed.

Incoming

and

Tip : Clicking All Types in the VIEW menu causes all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls to be displayed. Clicking All Logs in the VIEW menu causes all fax, voice, and data calls to be displayed.

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Sorting the Calls

To sort the calls:

Click any column heading to sort by that column in ascending order.

Click the same column heading again to sort by the same column in descending order.

For example, to sort the calls by name, click the Name column heading. This sorts the records from A to Z. If you click the Name column heading again, the records will be sorted from Z to A.

KeyGuard

The KeyGuard feature is designed to prevent accidental dialing. When the feature is enabled, clicking the

TAL K

button, or any other button on the

keypad, has no effect. You can still establish data connections.

Tip : Use the KeyGuard feature if you are concerned that you might inadvertently press number (except 911) can be dialed.

and dial a number. While KeyGuard is enabled, no

TAL K

To enable or disable KeyGuard:

䊳

MENU > KeyGuard

Select

A check mark next to the option indicates that it is enabled.

Activation Wizard…

The Activation Wizard is used to configure the PCS Connection Card to use your account. An overview of this process is provided on page 12. Specific instructions on using the Activation Wizard begin on page 24.

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Options…

The Options window allows you to configure the PCS Connection Manager Software and the PCS Connection Manager to suit your preferences. In the Options window you can:

䊳

Enable and disable several features, including Auto-Answer, Any-Key Answer, the Inactivity Time-Out, Auto-Connect, Web Message Expiry, and the Lock Code.

䊳

Select whether certain warning messages are displayed to warn you of circumstances such as your data connection being lost.

䊳

Configure options related to call logging, the PCS Vision program, Web messaging, sounds that notify you of incoming calls, new Web messages, and new voicemail.

Use of the Options Window

In the Options window, buttons, drop-down menus, and check boxes are provided to allow you to select your preferences.

Click OK (notebook/Handheld PC) or Options window, saving any changes you’ve made. Click without saving.

Restore Defaults (Restore

The fields on all the tabs to revert to the settings they had at installation.

Save

(Pocket PC) to exit the

Cancel

to exit

on Pocket PC) button causes all the

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Sounds Tab

Table 7: Sounds Tab Options

Field Description

Enable

Call Alert

(Pocket PC: Call Waiting Alert)

This field allows you to enable and disable all sounds.

When this box is checked, you have the option of individually enabling and disabling the Call Alert, Incoming Call, New Web Message, and New Voice mail sounds.

When the box is not checked, there are no sounds to notify you of any of these events.

Use the check box to indicate whether you want all sounds enabled or disabled.

Depending on your billing plan, you may have a feature called Call Alert. When you are on a call, this feature notifies you when you have another incoming call. You can then ignore the new incoming call or put your current caller on hold and answer the new call. (If you require more information about Call Aler t, contact PCS Customer Service Solutions.)

If you have Call Alert, you can use this field to select whether a sound is played to notify you of another incoming call when you are already on a voice call.

Use the check box to enable and disable the sound assigned to Call Alert. The play button (with the arrow head on it) allows you to hear the sound assigned to this feature. If you have another sound file you would prefer to play for call alerts, you can

button to select it. (Any *.wav file

Browse

use the can be used.)

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Table 7: Sounds Tab Options (Continued)

Field Description

Incoming Call

This field allows you to select whether a sound is played when you receive a call.

When this is disabled, the Silent Ringer icon is displayed in the indicator area . The only notification you will then have of an incoming voice

call is the “Voice Call From …” or “Roam Call From …” message displayed in the message area.

Use the check box to enable or disable the sound. The play button (with the arrow on it) allows you to hear the sound assigned to incoming calls. If you have another sound file you would prefer to use, you can use the file can be used.)

button to select it. (Any *.wav

Browse

New Web Message

New Voicemail

This field allows you to select whether a sound is played when you receive a new Web message.

When this is enabled, a sound is played each time a message arrives. When disabled no sound is played.

Use the check box to enable or disable the sound. The play button (with the arrow on it) allows you to hear the sound assigned to new Web messages. If you have another sound file you would prefer to use, you can

button to select it. (Any *.wav file

Browse

use the can be used.)

This field allows you to select whether a sound is played when a new voicemail message arrives.

When this is enabled, a sound is played when voicemail arrives. When disabled, no sound is played.

Use the check box to enable or disable the sound. The play button (with the arrow head on it) allows you to hear the sound assigned to new voicemail. If you have another sound file you would prefer to use, you can use the

button to select it. (Any *.wav

Browse

file can be used.)

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Table 7: Sounds Tab Options (Continued)

Field Description

Headset Volume

This slider allows you to adjust the volume of the earpiece on your headset. This affects only the volume of what you hear. (That is, it does not adjust the volume of the speaker.) This performs the same function as the volume controls on the keypad.

To increase the volume, drag the slider to the right. To decrease the volume, drag the slider to the left.

Security Tab

Tip : Locking the PCS Connection Card does not prevent you from dialing 911.

Table 8: Security Tab Options

Field Description

Lock modem

The Lock Code feature can be used to prevent others from using your card and your account. When the Lock Code is enabled, you are prompted to enter a code any time the PCS Connection Manager is launched. If the wrong code is entered, the software closes. (This makes it impossible to use the card without knowing the lock code.) By default the lock code is the last four digits of your phone number.

To disable the feature, select down menu. To enable the feature, so that you are prompted for a lock code the next time you launch the manager, select down menu. (The Lock Code feature will then remain enabled until you disable it by selecting

never

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in this field.)

never

on power up

from the drop-

Table 8: Security Tab Options (Continued)

Field Description

Lock Modem Now

This button allows you to enable the Lock Code feature immediately. (If you select the previously described drop-down menu, you need to close the PCS Connection Manager before the lock code comes into effect.)

When you click the button, the PCS Connection Manager prompts, “Lock the modem now?”. Click

at this prompt to lock the card.

Yes

on power up

Change Lock Code

This button allows you to set a new lock code. To change the lock code:

1. Ta p th e

Change Lock Code

button.

2. Enter your existing lock code (the last four digits of your phone number unless you have changed it) at the prompt and tap OK.

3. Enter a new lock code and tap

4. Enter your new lock code again for confirmation and tap OK.

5. Ta p

Note: Whenever you run the Activation Wizard, the lock code gets changed to the last four digits of the phone number that was most recently activated.

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Voice Tab

Table 9: Voice Tab Options

Field Description

Auto-Answer Incoming Calls

Auto-Retry

Any-Key Answer

This field allows you to enable and disable the Auto-Answer feature.

To disable the feature, select off from the drop-down menu. To enable the feature, select the number of rings after which the PCS Connection Manager Software automatically answers the voice call.

This field allows you to enable and disable the Auto-Retry feature and, when enabled, to select the interval between retrys.

When a large number of users are connected to a single base station on the CDMA network, you may be unable to make a network connection on your first attempt. When enabled, Auto-Retry attempts the connection up to five times at the interval you select. When disabled, the card does not retry.

. Otherwise, select the

To disable the feature, select

off

interval at which you want automatic retrys to occur.

This field allows you to enable and disable the Any-Key Answer feature.

When enabled, you can answer an incoming call by

and

clicking any button on the keypad except

. On the Pocket PC, you can also use any of

BACK

END

the four application buttons. On a notebook or Handheld PC, you can also use keys on your keyboard: A through Z, 0 through 9 and the

When disabled, you must use the

TAL K

or # key.

key to answer

incoming calls. Use the check box to enable and disable the feature.

(The feature is enabled when checked.)

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Table 9: Voice Tab Options (Continued)

Field Description

Auto-Hyphenation

This field allows you to enable and disable the Auto-Hyphenation feature.

When enabled, a hyphen is automatically inserted after the area code, and between the first three and last four digits of a phone number, as you enter the number. (This has no affect on what is dialed.) When disabled, no hyphen is inserted as you enter a phone number.

Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)

Tone Length

Level

Mute

Minute Alert

DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) is the system used by touch tone phones under which a specific frequency or tone is assigned to each key. There is a standard length for these tones. However, some voicemail systems require a shorter or longer than normal length tone.

This field allows you to set the card to use a shorter or longer tone for systems that require it.

The default tone length is set to

normal

This field allows you to adjust the volume of the beep that occurs when you click buttons on the keypad.

When DTMF mute is enabled, there is no audible tone while the card dials.

Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (Sound is muted when checked.)

This field allows you to enable and disable the Minute Alert feature.

When enabled, the card beeps at one minute intervals while you are on voice calls. This allows you to keep track of the duration of your call.

Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)

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Table 9: Voice Tab Options (Continued)

Field Description

Service Alert

This field allows you to enable and disable the Service Alert feature.

When enabled, the card emits a tone whenever a change occurs in the PCS Vision coverage or roaming status.

A tone is emitted whenever the card:

䊳

Goes from being out of PCS Vision coverage to being in PCS Vision coverage

䊳

Goes from being in PCS Vision coverage to being out of PCS Vision coverage

䊳

Leaves the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network

䊳

Enters the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network

Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)

Change …

Depending on your PCS Service Plan, you may ha ve a Voicemail feature that allows callers to leave you a message when you don’t answer a call. If you have this feature, then you access your voice messages by dialing your PCS Phone Number.

When the PCS Connection Card is configured, your voicemail dial-in number is automatically set up for you. If this number should change, you can change the number here. To change the number:

1. Click

2. Enter the new phone number in the

3. Click

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Change…

window that appears.

Web Messages Tab

Table 10: Web Messages Tab Options

Field Description

Web Messages: Expire

This feature allows for the automatic deletion of Web messages that have been in your Inbox for a specified amount of time. The Web messaging feature is described in detail beginning on page 65.

To disable automatic deletion of messages, select

from the drop-down menu.

Never

To enable automatic deletion of messages, select a number of days from the drop-down menu.

Only messages that have been “read” (displayed in the window) are deleted by this feature. Manual deletion of messages is covered on page 65.

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General Tab

Table 11: General Tab Options

Field Description

Data Call Inactivity Timeout: Disconnect

Incoming Calls Answer

Call Logging Retain

The Inactivity Timeout terminates your data connections automatically when the card is inactive for the amount of time you specify here. (The card is inactive when no data transmission is occurring.)

to disable the feature. Otherwise, select

Never

Select the number of minutes after which you want to automatically disconnect. Note that this has no affect on PCS Vision connections.

By default the card is set to answer all calls as voice calls. To receive a fax or data call, you must set this field accordingly before the call is answered. This means that anyone wanting to send a fax, or establish a data connection with the card must notify you in advance so that you can change this field before the call is made.

If you select “next call as Fax” or “next cal l as Data”, the card maintains the setting for one call, or until the PCS Connection Manager Software is restarted.

If you select “all calls as Fax” or “all calls as Data”, the card maintains the setting until you select another option.

You have the option of maintaining records of your outgoing and incoming calls in the Call Log. (The Call Log is displayed when you select

Log

, and is described on page 71.)

MENU > Call

This field allows you to specify the number of calls retained . Select

calls

none, all, last 50 calls

from the drop-down menu.

, or

last 100

Active NAM* Profile

This field cannot be modified. * NAM stands for Number Assignment Module and is

information stored in the flash memory of the PCS Connection Card. The information includes your phone number and parameters specific to PCS Service.

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Table 11: General Tab Options (Continued)

Field Description

System Select

This field allows you to set roaming parameters for your PCS Connection Card.

The options in this field are:

䊳

Home Only

off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network

䊳

Home Preferred

networks of “preferred” service providers

prevents the card from roaming

allows the card to roam on

Auto-Launch

Update System Clock with CDMA time during start-up

If this feature is enabled, the PCS Connection Manager Software automatically launches when you insert the card into a PC Card slot. When disabled, you must launch the software from the desktop shortcut or from the Start menu.

Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)

All PCs have an internal clock called the system clock. Depending on your configuration, the time according to this clock is usually displayed:

䊳

(Notebook/Handheld PCs) in the status area, in the lower right corner of your screen

䊳

(Pocket PCs) On the Today page, in the top right corner of your screen

Generally you would use th e Windows Control Panel (notebook PCs) or the Settings screen (Handheld/ Pocket PCs) to change the time on the system clock. This field gives you the option of setting the time of your system clock automatically from the CDMA network each time you connect. This might be useful to you if you frequently change time zones.

Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (It is enabled when checked.)

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Table 11: General Tab Options (Continued)

Field Description

Outlook Synchronization (Contacts only)

(Notebooks only)

Set the PCS Connection Manager Software to automatically synchronize your phone book entries

with your Contacts entries in Microsoft For more information, see Table 5: Synchronization

of Outlook and Your Phone Book on page 69. If you do not select this check box, then changes you

make to the phone book will not be reflected in Outlook. To synchronize the two: once online, from the Phone Book, click

File

Synchronize with Outlook

Outlook®.

TTY Mode

A TTY (TeleTYpewriter) is a device for people with hearing and speech impairments. The device allows people to communicate over phone systems using a typewriter-like keyboard.

, you

When TTY Mode is set to any value besides

Off

can attach a TTY device to the headset connector and use a TTY device with the PCS Connection Card.

The options in this field are:

䊳

– you don't use a TTY device for

Off

communicating.

䊳

– you use the TTY device for

On (Full)

receiving and sending messages.

䊳

On (Talk Only)

– you use the TTY device to read the other person's message. You speak to convey your message.

䊳

On (Hear Only)

– you use the TTY device to type your message. You listen to the other person's message.

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Network Tab

Table 12: Network Tab Options

Field Description

Automatically establish a network session when available

In future releases the PCS Connection Card will have a feature to allow for an immediate PCS Vision connection whenever the card is inserted and PCS Vision service is available. (For a description of PCS Vision connections, see page 51.)

This option is not yet available.

Display Tab

Table 13: Display Tab Options

Field Description

Always on Top

(Notebook PCs only)

1xRTT premium service charge (for non-subscribers)

Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.) You can also enable and disable this feature from the menus. See page 71.

When this feature is enabled, a message is displayed any time you initiate a PCS Vision connection, to remind you that you may be charged extra for this service. (Depending on your PCS Service Plan, a surcharge may apply for PCS Vision service.)

Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)

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Table 13: Display Tab Options (Continued)

Field Description

Data connection lost

When this feature is enabled, a warning message is displayed any time you lose your data connection.

Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)

Call Guard

The field allows you to enable and disable the Call Guard feature.

When enabled, the card emits a tone and displays a warning whenever you receive or initiate a voice call while you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)

Online Help

The PCS Connection Card comes with complete online help.

Help Topics (Notebook PC)

Tip : Help is available in most windows by pressing <F1> or clicking the

button. Also, in any window that has a ? next to the close button, you

Help

can click the ? button, then click any field in the window to display a description of the field.

To get help on any topic:

䊳

If the topic you want to display has a link on the main window, click the link.

If you do not see the topic you want to display, use the

Help Topics

In the the window. Search for an index entry by either typing the first few letters in the field at the top, or use the scroll bars to scan the list of entries. When you locate an entry you want to display, highlight the entry and click

MENU > Help Topics…

Select

buttons to display the corresponding window:

Index

window, a list of topics is displayed in the lower portion of

Display

Index, Find

, or

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Find

In the

window, select a radio button to generate a database. Then use

the word matching options to locate the help section you want to display.

Help Topics

In the

(Contents) window, use the scroll bar to locate a topic of interest. Topics that have a book icon next to them can be expanded by double clicking the icon. Double click a topic to display its window.

Help Topics (Handheld PC)

On Handheld PCs, help is available in most windows by tapping the ? button in the upper right corner of the window, and is also available through

Start > Help

Use the index to locate the topic you want to display.

Help Topics (Pocket PC)

On Pocket PCs, you can display help by selecting

Help

from the

Start

menu (in the upper left corner of the screen). Use the index to locate the topic you want to display.

About Window…

The About window displays version information. The information displayed in this window is:

䊳

The phone number of your account

䊳

The Electronic Serial Number (ESN), a number assigned to each PCS Connection Card by the manufacturer

䊳

The version of software in use

䊳

The version of the card driver (software that forms the interface between the card and your operating system) in use

䊳

The version of the PRL (Preferred Roaming List, which specifies the radio frequency channels that the card is permitted to use)

䊳

The hardware version

䊳

The version of firmware (software that resides in the flash memory of the card) in use

䊳

The version of the bootloader (a component of the firmware) in use

On notebook PCs, if you have an Internet connection, you can go to the Sierra Wireless Web site by clicking the

www.sierrawireless.com

button.

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Section 3E

The Network Adapter Manager (Notebooks Only)

In This Section

䊳 Windows 98 SE and Me

䊳 Windows 2000 and XP

䊳 On-Line Help and Version Information

䊳 Closing the Network Adapter Manager

his chapter outlines the functionality of the built-in Network Adapter

Manager during active PCS Vision connections using your PCS Connection Card present in your notebook computer.

, when more than one network interface card is

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The Basics

The PCS Connection Card comes with an application, called the Network Adapter Manager, that is designed to manage multiple network interface cards on notebook PCs.

To understand the purpose of the Network Adapter Manager, it is necessary to understand that the card behaves differently for each type of connection. The PCS Connection Card behaves as:

䊳

A phone during voice connections

䊳

A network interface card during PCS Vision connections

It is only while the PCS Connection Card is behaving as a network interface card (when there is an active PCS Vision connection) that the Network Adapter Manager is of use.

Note: The Network Adapter Manager launches automatically whenever Windows is started. Unless you manually exit the application, it remains running from the time you start Windows until you shut down. Generally, the status area icon is the only evidence that the Network Adapter Manager is running.

When you have more than one network interface card inserted, Windows routes the data traffic through only one of the cards. This means that when you have a PCS Vision connection with the PCS Connection Card, and you have another network interface card (such as an Ethernet or Token Ring LAN card) inserted, data traffic is routed through either the PCS Connection Card or the LAN card – not both. The card through which data traffic is being routed is the “primary” card. The Network Adapter Manager shows you which card is primary by displaying an icon in the status area (usually located in the lower right corner of your screen).

Tip : The tooltip, displayed when you position the pointer over the Network Adapter Manager icon in the status area, identifies the primary card:

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Depending on which card is primary, the Network Adapter Manager displays one of these icons:

AirCard 300 is the primary network card AirCard 400 is the primary network card PCS Connection Card is the primary network card LAN card is the primary network card No network card is inserted (This icon is always displayed in

Windows 2000, except during PCS Vision connections.)

Windows 98 SE and Me

In Windows 98 SE and Me, the Network Adapter Manager can be used to switch between the PCS Connection Card and other network interface cards.

Switching Primary Cards

If you initiate a PCS Vision connection with the PCS Connection Card while a LAN card is primary, the Network Adapter Manager automatically makes the PCS Connection Card the primary card. That is, making a PCS Vision connection while a LAN card is in use has the effect of rerouting data traffic from the LAN card to the PCS Connection Card.

Note: Switching between cards while using a network application is NOT recommended. For example, if you use the Network Adapter Manager to switch from using your LAN card to the PCS Connection Card while an email application is running, the email application may behave unpredictably. The recommendation is to close network applications, switch cards, and launch the applications again.

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The Network Adapter Manager also has a menu through which you can switch primary cards. To switch cards:

Right click the Network Adapter Manager icon in the status area to display the shortcut menu.

Select the card you want to use as the primary card from the menu.

– or –

Show Options

Select

from the menu. The Network Adapter Manager window will appear. Use the radio buttons to select the card you want to use as the primary card and click

Windows 2000 and XP

Windows 2000 and XP have more advanced device handling capabilities than Windows 98 SE and Me. If more than one network card is detected, Windows 2000/XP automatically routes network traffic through the card that provides the highest transmission speed.

Generally a wireline LAN card (such as an Ethernet card) provides faster transmission speed than a wireless card (such as the PCS Connection Card). If, for example, you have a PCS Connection Card and an Ethernet card installed and active on your laptop, Windows routes network traffic through the Ethernet card because it offers the higher transmission speed. If you then want to take the computer to another location, you can

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Sprint Nextel 550 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Welcome to Sprint

Introduction to this User’s Guide

PCS Connection Card Basics 5

Your PCS Connection Card

CDMA Networks

A Network Card and a Phone

Package Contents

About This Guide

Getting Started

The PCS Connection Card Software

Activating and Using PCS Service

Care and Maintenance

Installation on Notebook PCs

Getting Started

System Requirements

Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software (Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2000)

Installing the PCS Connection Manager Software (Windows XP)

Inserting and Removing the PCS Conn ection Card

Activating Your PCS Connection Card

Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs

Getting Started

System Requirements

Installing the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software

Inserting and Removing the PCS Conn ection Card

Activating Your PCS Connection Card

The PCS Connection ManagerSM Window and Indicators

The PCS Connection Manager

Starting the PCS Connection Manager Software

Getting Help

The PCS Connection Manager Window

Displaying the Menu Items

Keypad Button (Notebook / Handheld PCs)

The Minimize and Close Buttons (Notebook / Handheld PC)

Message Area

Indicator Area

GO Button

Taskbar Icons

Data Connections

The Basics

PCS Vision (High-Speed) Connections

Dormant Connection

Voice Connections

Voice Connection Features

Using the Keypad

Outgoing Calls

Incoming Calls

Voicemail

Menu Options

Overview of menu items

Web Messaging

Reading Web Messages: The Inbox

Exiting the Web Messaging Window

Phone Book (Notebook PC)

Adding a Record to the Phone Book

Dialing a Phone Number in the Phone Book

Phone Book (Handheld/Pocket PC)

Always On Top (Notebooks Only)

Call Log

KeyGuard

Activation Wizard…

Options…

Sounds Tab

Security Tab

Voice Tab

Web Messages Tab

General Tab

Network Tab

Display Tab

Online Help

Help Topics (Notebook PC)

Help Topics (Handheld PC)

Help Topics (Pocket PC)

About Window…

The Network Adapter Manager (Notebooks Only)

The Basics