Sprint Nextel C777 User Manual

Sprint Mobile Broadband 2-in-1 Card

Merlin™ C777 by Novatel Wireless

www.sprint.com

Table of Contents

Your Merlin C777 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Section 1: Introducing the Merlin C777 Device . . 1

1A. Introducing the Merlin C777 Device . . . . . . . 2

Your Merlin C777 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Section 2: Setting Up and Using the

Merlin C777 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2A. Setting Up Your Sprint Account . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting Up Your Device On Your Sprint Account . . . 6

2B. Installing the Software and

Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the Software and Drivers on a

Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the Software and Drivers on a

Mac Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Inserting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Activating Your Merlin C777 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2C. Using Your Merlin C777 Device . . . . . . . . . 13

Starting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Viewing the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Removing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Removable PC Card Adapter . . . . . . . . . 14

External Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Contacting Sprint Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Section 3: Technical Specifications, Regulatory

and Safety Information, and Warranty . . . . . . . . 19

3A. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LED Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3B. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Patents and Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Additional Information and Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3C. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3D. Novatel Wireless Limited Warranty

and Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Your Merlin C777 Device

How to Use This Guide

Thank you for purchasing a Novatel Wireless Merlin C777 device. This device offers more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables—just access to your data when you need it. The power of the Internet is truly at your fingertips.

The advantages of Sprint are as clear as each wireless connection you make. With Sprint service, we give you what you really want from a wireless service provider— clear connections, easy-to-understand service plans, and self-servicing options for managing your account. All this is designed to make your life easier and worryfree.

We know you’re eager to start using your device right away, and the sections of this guide are designed to help you do just that.

The first section (page 1) gives an overview of the device package contents.

The second section (page 5) guides you through the steps to install the Windows or Mac software and your device, and describes how to start the software once it is installed.

The third section (page 19) lists technical specifications, and regulatory, safety, and warranty information for your device.

Getting More Information About the Device and Service

This guide describes how to install and start the software. To learn how to use all the features of your device and software, consult the user guide (see page 14 of this document) or online help.

Section 1

Introducing the Merlin

C777 Device

Section 1A

Your Merlin C777 Device

Introducing the Merlin C777 Device

⽧ Your Merlin C777 Device (page 2)

⽧ Package Contents (page 2)

⽧ Care and Maintenance (page 3)

This section introduces your Merlin C777 device.

2 Section 1A. Introducing the Merlin C777

The Novatel Wireless Merlin C777 device is a dualband wireless card. It enhances the functionality of your mobile computing devices by adding wireless connectivity to the Internet.

Your device fits into a PC Card or ExpressCard

slot (available on most notebook and some desktop computers).

Package Contents

Your Merlin C777 device package contains the following components:

䢇 Sprint Mobile Broadband 2-in-1 Card Merlin C777 䢇 Installation CD containing the Sprint SmartView

software

䢇 Get Started guide (this document)

Care and Maintenance

As with any electronic device, the Merlin C777 device must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the device:

䢇 The device should fit easily into an available PC Card

or ExpressCard slot (by removing the integrated adapter). Forcing the device into a slot may damage the connector pins.

䢇 Protect the device from liquids, dust, and excessive

heat.

䢇 When not installed in your computer, store the device

in a safe place.

䢇 Remove the device before storing or transporting

your computer.

䢇 When inserting or removing the device, always grip it

by the sides rather than the end, as this prevents damage to the device’s antenna and connector.

䢇 Do not handle or operate the device while driving or

operating a vehicle. Doing so may distract you from properly operating the vehicle. In some jurisdictions, operating communication devices while in control of a vehicle is a criminal offense.

Introduction

Section 1A. Introducing the Merlin C777 3

Section 2

Setting Up and Using the

Merlin C777 Device

Section 2A

Setting Up Your Sprint Account

⽧ Setting Up Your Device On Your Sprint Account (page 6)

Setting Up Your Device On Your Sprint Account

Normally your device will be set up on your Sprint account at the time of purchase.

To verify that your device is set up on your Sprint account:

1. Log on to your account at www.sprint.com by

entering your username and password.

2. Confirm that the Merlin C777 device is on your

account with a Mobile Broadband connection plan.

6 Section 2A. Setting Up Your Sprint Account

If you don’t see your device listed, you will need to contact Sprint Customer Service to complete setting up the device on your account. Have the following available before calling:

䢇 Your Sprint account information. 䢇 The ESN number of your device (displayed on the

back of the device and on the packaging).

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