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Sprint Mobile Broadband 2-in-1 Card
Merlin™ C777 by Novatel Wireless
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User Trial: Draft Only
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respective owners.
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trademarks of Novatel Wireless.
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2C. Using Your Merlin C777 Device . . . . . . . . . 13 Table of Contents Starting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Viewing the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Your Merlin C777 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Removing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Using the Removable PC Card Adapter . . . . . . . . . 14 Sec
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3B. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Patents and Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Additional Information and Updates .
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Your Merlin C777 Device How to Use This Guide Thank you for purchasing a Novatel Wireless Merlin The advantages of Sprint are as clear as each wireless C777 device. This device offers more freedom than connection you make. With Sprint service, we give you ever before. No wires, no cables—just access to your what you really want from a wireless service provider— data when you need it. The power of the Internet is truly clear connections, easy-to-understand service plans, at your fingertips. an
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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. ii
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Section 1 Introducing the Merlin C777 Device
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Section 1A Your Merlin C777 Device The Novatel Wireless Merlin C777 device is a dual- Introducing the Merlin C777 band wireless card. It enhances the functionality of your mobile computing devices by adding wireless Device connectivity to the Internet. ® Your device fits into a PC Card or ExpressCard slot Your Merlin C777 Device (page 2) (available on most notebook and some desktop Package Contents (page 2) computers). Care and Maintenance (page 3) Package Contents This section introd
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Do not handle or operate the device while driving or Care and Maintenance operating a vehicle. Doing so may distract you from properly operating the vehicle. In some jurisdictions, As with any electronic device, the Merlin C777 device operating communication devices while in control of must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. a vehicle is a criminal offense. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the device: The device should fit easily into an available PC Card
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Section 2 Setting Up and Using the Merlin C777 Device
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If you don’t see your device listed, you will need to Section 2A contact Sprint Customer Service to complete setting up the device on your account. Have the following available before calling: Setting Up Your Sprint Your Sprint account information. Account The ESN number of your device (displayed on the back of the device and on the packaging). 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 y
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Section 2B Note For information on using the Merlin C777 device with Linux, please see www.sprint.com/downloads. Installing the Software and Installing the Software and Drivers Activating Your Device on a Windows Computer Installing the Software and Drivers on a Windows Computer (page 7) System Requirements Installing the Software and Drivers on a Mac Computer The Merlin C777 device is supported on: (page 9) Windows Vista Inserting the Device (page 10) Windows XP with Service Pack
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1. Insert the Sprint SmartView installation CD into Installing the Software and Drivers your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. To install and run the card and accompanying Sprint The installer should run automatically. If the setup SmartView software, you will need an available program does not start, select Start > Run and ExpressCard slot or a PC Card slot and a CD-ROM or enter d:\setup.exe, where d is your CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive on your computer. letter. 2. Follow the onscreen inst
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To install and run the card and accompanying Sprint Installing the Software and Drivers SmartView software on a Mac computer, you will need on a Mac Computer an available ExpressCard slot or PC Card slot and a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. System Requirements Installing the Software and Drivers ® The Merlin C777 device is supported on Mac OS X, Note As part of the installation process you will be version 10.4 or higher. prompted to restart your computer; save any open To check your version, from the
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2. Follow the onscreen instructions using the Inserting the Device Continue and Go Back buttons to navigate through the installation wizard, noting the following: Your device may be used in computers equipped In order to continue with the installation, you with a Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) slot or an must accept the terms of the License ExpressCard slot. Agreement. Click Install to load the software. You may be Inserting the Device into a PC Card Slot prompted to restart your computer to
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3. Pull the device out of the adapter. Inserting the Device into an ExpressCard Slot To use the device in an ExpressCard slot, you must remove the integrated adapter as follows. 1. Locate the locking mechanism on the bottom of the adapter. 4. Insert the device into your computer’s ExpressCard slot, Sprint label facing up. (Do not forcefully insert the device, as this may damage it.) 2. Push the lock slightly out. Section 2B. Installing the Software and Activating Your Device 11 Installing t
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Activating Your Merlin C777 Device After you have successfully installed Sprint SmartView and while your device is connected to your computer, Sprint SmartView will inform you that hands-free activation has started and will periodically give you updates about activation status. No intervention is required on your part. If activation is successful, Sprint SmartView will display “Hands Free Activation Complete,” after which you are ready to connect to the network. 12 Section 2B. Installing
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Section 2C Starting the Software 1. Double-click the program’s icon ( ) on your Using Your Merlin C777 desktop. Device – or – Windows: Select Start > All Programs > Sprint > Sprint SmartView. Starting the Software (page 13) Mac: In Finder, select Applications > Sprint SmartView, Viewing the User Guide (page 14) and then double-click Sprint SmartView. Removing the Device (page 14) 2. Sprint SmartView launches and the “Ready: Sprint Using the Removable PC Card Adapter (page 14) Mo
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Viewing the User Guide Removing the Device The user guide provides detailed information on the 1. Exit the Sprint SmartView software if it is open. Windows and Mac versions of the Sprint SmartView 2. If your computer has a PC Card or ExpressCard software. ejector, use it to eject the device from the slot. In Windows, select Start > All Programs > Sprint > 3. Remove the device from your computer’s PC SmartView > User Guide. Card or ExpressCard slot by gripping both sides – or – of the devi
