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Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by Sierra Wireless ® AirCard 595U www.sprint.com © 2007 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. SPRINT and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. © 2007 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. AirCard is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Watcher is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, registered in the European Community. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, and the red wave design are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. All other trademarks are
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Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Getting More Information About the USB Modem and Service . . . . . . . iv Installing the Software (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Installing the Software on a Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Installing the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Activating Your USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Activation Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Connectin
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Welcome to Sprint Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our network right from the start to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless service provider—clear connections, private communications, and time-saving features. This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint. i
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Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem Thank you for purchasing a Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem. This USB modem 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. ii
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How to Use This Guide 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 worry-free. We know you’re eager to start using your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem right away, and the sections of this guide are designed to help yo
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Getting More Information About the USB Modem and Service This guide introduces your USB modem’s basic features and services. To learn how to use all the features of your USB modem and services on a Windows computer, consult the online help or user guide. (See page 19 of this document.) They provide information on: Understanding the Sprint Connection Manager indicators, messages, and menu options. Managing your call history (Connection History). Changing the settings. Setting your U
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Installing the Software and Drivers on a Windows Computer System Requirements The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem is supported on: Microsoft® Windows® Vista™. Windows XP with Service Pack 2. Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 and high encryption support. (See “High Encryption Requirements” in the user’s guide.) Note: Your USB modem is also supported on Mac® OS X. See “Installing and Using the Software (Mac)” on page 23. Your USB modem will not work with handhelds or Pocket PCs. To insta
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Installing the Software (Windows) Installation Overview The process for installing and using your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem may vary slightly, depending on the operating system you are running. The installation process on a Windows computer has three stages: “Installing the Software on a Windows Computer” — Install the Sprint Connection Manager software (see page 3). “Installing the Drivers” — Run the Sprint Connection Manager software, insert the battery into the USB modem, and
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Installing the Software and Drivers on a Windows Computer 4. Read the License Agreement and select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” to agree to the terms. Click Next. (A series of dialog boxes guides you through the installation.) 5. Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the wizard. 6. In the Installation Complete! window, click Finish. Installing the Drivers To install the drivers: 1. If your USB modem has not yet been activated, ensure you are in the network coverag
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Installing the Software (Windows) 8. Adjust the USB connector to the desired angle. The USB connector is adjustable to three positions (approximately 90, 135, and 160 degrees). Do not force the hinge past the last position— this may break the connector. 9. Gripping both sides of the USB modem, insert it into your computer’s USB slot. WARNING: When inserting or removing your USB modem, always grip it by its sides, as this prevents damage to the USB modem. Alternatively, you can attach the USB
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Installing the Software and Drivers on a Windows Computer 11. If your USB modem is preactivated or if you have activated it at the time of purchase, after you’ve charged the battery you are ready to connect to the network. (In the Mobile Broadband window, click GO.) Proceed to “Basics of Your USB Modem (Windows)” on page 13. – or – Proceed to “Activating Your USB Modem” on page 8 if your USB modem has not been activated. 6
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Activating Your USB Modem (Windows) 7
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Activating Your USB Modem (Windows) Activating Your USB Modem Before you can use your USB modem on the network, you must activate your USB modem and account. This chapter walks you through this process, and provides spaces for you to enter important information, such as your Sprint user name, for later reference. If your USB modem is preactivated, or if you activated it at the time of Note: purchase, skip these steps and go directly to “Basics of Your USB Modem (Windows)” on page 13. One To
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Activating Your USB Modem Activation Wizard The Activation Wizard makes activation an easy task. After you’ve installed the software and drivers (described earlier), the Activation Wizard will guide you through the activation process if your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem has not been activated. 1 Have These Things Ready A phone The city and state where your USB modem will primarily be used A pen or pencil 2 Activation Wizard If you close the activation wizard before finishing the US
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Activating Your USB Modem (Windows) 2. Call Sprint at the appropriate number displayed in the Activation Wizard. When you reach a representative, click Next. 3. In the space provided below, write down your USB modem’s ESN (Electronic Serial Number) or MEID (Mobile Equipment IDentifier). (The ESN or MEID is displayed in the Activation Wizard and is also printed on the label under the USB modem‘s battery.) ESN/MEID: __________________________________________ Your Sprint Customer Service repres
