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Sprint Nextel C201 User's Manual

1. Properties RUE 00 00 00 Activation 0 Exit 0 Signal Strength a S P gt Sprint http www sprintpcs com Ready PIB Figure 46 Configuration command The Wireless Connection Manager Section 2 41 The PCS Connection Card Configuration window will open see Figure 47 Select the desired value from the Network Service drop down list box and click OK to save the new roaming settings PCS Connection Card Configuration x m Network Service r Current System Time Automatic hea 04 52 PM r Current CDMA Time m Receive Next Call As 04 57 PM m Device Lock Option y Preferences _ C Lock Unlock m Show Connection Properties Set Lock Code IV Enable Sound Alerts Cancel Figure 47 PCS Connection Card Configuration window The Automatic option directs the card to automatically search for any accessible network if you travel outside the PCS Service Area If the Automatic option is selected and you are using your card outside the PCS Service Area the Roaming icon R will be visible on the Wireless Connection Manager s main window The PCS option directs the card not to roam outside the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Section 2 42 The Wireless Connection Manager Changing Your Lock Code To change your current lock code 1 Select Configuration from the File menu 2 From the PCS Connection Car
2. Keeping the Wireless Connection Manager Window Always Visible on page 22 You can control the operation of the Wireless Connection Manager by right clicking on the tray icon and selecting an action from the pop up menu see Figure 27 Open Wireless Connection Manager Connect Disconnect Exit Figure 27 Pop Up menu Section 2 28 The Wireless Connection Manager Using the Web Messaging Feature Viewing a Web Message The Message button J located in the bottom right corner of the main window will flash if you have received a new text message To view a text message click the Message button The Web Messaging window will open see Figure 28 Lic x x x Callback No 0588123400 Monday June 10 2002 3 29 PM Unavailable3 Monday June 10 2002 3 36 PM PLEASE CALL Figure 28 Web Messaging window Double click on the new message to view its contents unread messages are indicated by bold font The Web Messaging window also displays the number from which the message was received the Callback No and the date the message was received Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 29 Sending a Web Message There are three ways to send a Web message 1 Using your PCS Phone dial the phone number to which you wish to send a message and leave a numeric message 2 Using your Web browser gt gt gt gt Go to www messaging sprintpcs com Select the Phone tab Enter the P
3. Deposits If we require a deposit for you to establish or keep Services we will hold the deposit as partial guarantee of payment for Services We may change the deposit amount at any time to reflect revised estimated monthly charges based upon your usage A deposit may not be used to pay any invoice unless it is used to pay a final invoice or delay payment The deposit amount the length of time we hold the deposit and changes to the deposit amount are determined based on your credit and payment history The rate of interest if any on the deposit is subject to change We may mix deposits with our other funds If Services are terminated for any reason we may without notice to you apply your deposit toward payment of outstanding charges and return any excess to you at your last known address within 75 days after termination of Services If the U S Postal Service cannot deliver the money to you and returns it to us we will hold it for you for one year from the date of return and during that period we may charge a servicing fee against the deposit balance Any money held during this one year period will not accrue interest for your benefit You forfeit any portion of the money left after the one year period PCS Wireless Web and Voice Portal Services PCS Wireless Web Services are part of the Services that can be obtained through Sprint PCS Wireless Web Services may not be immediately available in some PCS Affiliate markets Use of PCS Wir
4. Sprint User s Guide PCS Connection Card by Novatel Wireless Merlin C201 Table of Contents Welcome to Sprit 4accecscceccteaccascancessaceivienisvecanes 1 Introduction to this User s Guide 00 c cee ee cece eens 3 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 5 Your PCS Connection Card 0 ccceseeeceeneteteeestenneeerseneetenas 6 PCS Connection Card Components 0 0 cece cece ee eee teen nett eens 6 Getting Started 0 occ cece a aE aaaea eae E e eter eneees 6 System REQUITCMERIS es minsen octet tessa ainsi a EEEE EEEE ETNIEI J Gare and Maintenances cesare aes naer RERE AE EAE ENSS 7 Managing Your PCS ACCOUNT sareen aena ata tion EE EEE RATE 7 Installing the Wireless Connection Manager Software 0 0000 8 Inserting and Removing Your PCS Connection Card ssai ierre 12 Activating Your PCS Connection Card 0 00 cece cece cece cence nnn anes 13 The Wireless Connection Manager 000005 17 Wireless Connection Manager Main Window 0 000 cceeee ener eens 18 Controlling the Wireless Connection Manager 0 00 c cece e cece eee eens 19 Connecting to the Network 0 0 cece cece eee teen tees reee 19 Controlling Compression 0 00 c cece e cette eet teen enn eee enna 20 Disconnecting From the Network luuser eee e eee ee eee e nena 21 Quitting the Wireless Connection Manager Application
5. Figure 16 Compression Active Section 2 20 The Wireless Connection Manager Disconnecting From the Network To disconnect from the network click Disconnect from the main window see Figure 17 Wireless Connection Manager t loj xj Fie Tools Window Help Connection Status Duration 00 00 36 Total Bytes Sent 6370 Total Bytes Received 343 Signal Strength Ma S fi v rint http 77www sprintpcs com Connected Bl Figure 17 Wireless Connection Manager main window Quitting the Wireless Connection Manager App lication To quit the Wireless Connection Manager application click the X located in the top right corner of the main window or select Exit from the File menu see Figure 18 The PCS Connection Card will its network connection and the Wireless Connection Manager application will shut down Wireless Connection Manager oj x File Tools Window Help Configuration Pi ties cake 00 04 02 Activation 28027 Exit 1952 Signal Strenath A Crs http www sprintpcs com Disconnecting please wait Ela Figure 18 Exit command The Wireless Connection Manager terminate Section 2 21 Showing and Hiding the Wireless Connection Manager Keeping the Wireless Connection Manager Window Always Visible To keep the Wireless Connection Manager window on top of all other open windows select Always on Top from the Window menu see Figure
6. We do not guarantee that there will be no interruptions or delays in Services Your PCS Phone will not accept the services of any wireless provider other than Sprint but see Roaming Number We assign a phone number Number to the phone or other equipment used by you on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network We may change the Number without compensation by giving you prior notice You do not own the Number You may not modify the Number we program into any phone or other equipment transfer or duplicate the Number to any phone or other equipment other than that authorized by us or transfer the Number to any other individual or entity Phone Activation Fee You may be required to pay a non refundable phone activation fee when you activate a new Number have us switch a Number to a different phone have your current Number changed we activate a different phone on your existing account or your Service Plan says so Details on any applicable phone activation fee are set out in your Service Plan or can be obtained by calling PCS Customer Service Solutions Section 7 68 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information Charges For most forms of wireless Service your usage will be charged from the time you first initiate contact between your phone or other wireless device and the network until the network connection is broken whether or not you are successful in connecting with the service with which you seek to connect even if the connection
7. 0 cee 21 Showing and Hiding the Wireless Connection Manager a s iier 22 Total Bytes PieldSs sesaosan E A ASE 24 Locking and Unlocking Your PCS Connection Card iaie 26 Systema Tray ICONS sineas e a EAR A OA AE 28 Using the Web Messaging Feature 0 0 ccceee cece eee eee e enn e need 29 Viewing a Web Me ssd e ga isaccatase hone se IE EORR ERO EAE SA 29 Sending a Web Message cesoie ie tesa whansloriien i EEEa 30 Deleting a Web Message ulesi cerere rererere ree rererere rerne 31 Using the Optimized RAS Option 0 0 c cece errer rr rreren errereen 31 Installing the PCS Software Modem 0000 00 ccc cece e eee ne eee ene 31 Adding a New Dial up Connection 00 eeir eee e eect ee nne ees 37 Editing a Dial up Connection 0 000 c cece eee ee ence eee nent teens 39 Deleting a Dial up Connection 00 c cece rererere rererere 39 PCS Connection Card Configuration Window 0 2 0 0 0 ccc cece e eee e eee ees 40 PCS Connection Card Configuration SettingS ccce cece eee e eee e eens 41 Changing Your Roaming Settings 00 00 ccc eee eect tenet eens 41 Changing Your Lock Code ci sciia ee niena deiei de iai 43 PCS Connection Card Properties Window 0 cece cece e errre errre 44 Detailed Status Report Window 0 0 c cece eee e ene e cnet teenies 45 About Wireless Connection Manager Window 2 000 eeeeee ener ee eee
8. 19 Wireless Connection Manager 5 xj File Tools Window Help Connectior Hide When Minimized Duration Total Bytes Sent Total Bytes Received 0 Signal Strength http www_sprintpcs com PIB Figure 19 Always on Top command Once this menu item is selected indicated by a check mark next to the item the Wireless Connection Manager window will remain on top of all other windows Note Click Always on Top a second time to disable this command The check mark will disappear and the Wireless Connection Manager window will no longer remain on top of all other open windows Section 2 22 The Wireless Connection Manager Hiding the Wireless Connection Manager Task Bar To hide the Wireless Connection Manager task bar when you minimize the screen select Hide When Minimized from the Window menu see Figure 20 Wireless Connection Manager 4 E fe E Fie Tools Window Help Connectior Always on Top Duration Total Bytes Sent 28027 Total Bytes Received 1952 Signal Strength Sprint http www sprintpcs com Ready Bl Figure 20 Hide When Minimized command To re open the Wireless Connection Manager window double click the system tray icon 8 located in the bottom right corner of your desktop You may also right click on the system tray icon and select Open Wireless Connection Manager For more information on system tray icons see System Tray Icons on
9. Hardward Wizard 8 Highlight the COM port listed on the modem install help window see Figure 30 and click next see Figure 37 Add Remove Hardware Wizard Install New Modem CN Select the port s you want to install the modem on t You have selected the following modem PCS Software Modem On which ports do you want to install it C Allports be COM1 COM2 Figure 37 Add Remove Hardware Wizard IMPORTANT The modem must be installed on the port identified by the PCS Software Modem Install Help window Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 35 9 A Digital Signature Not Found window will appear Click Yes to disregard the notice and continue with the installation see Figure 38 Digital Signature Not Found E xj The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works corectly with indows PCS Software Modem If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation i No More Info Figure 38 Digital Signature Not Found 10 Click Finish to complete the installation see Figure 39 The
10. Phones If you have a PCS TTY capable phone it may not function effectively or at all when attempting 911 calls due to the equipment or software of the answering agency Therefore a TTY device should not be relied on for 911 calls Pay Per Call Service We will not complete calls from your Number to 900 976 and similar numbers for pay per call services International Calling You may be limited in the international destinations that you can call with Services You should contact PCS Customer Service Solutions for information about international destinations that you cannot call Limitation of Liability Except as otherwise provided in this section our sole liability to you for any loss or damage arising out of providing or failing to provide Services including mistakes omissions interruptions delays errors or defects does not exceed 1 in cases related to a specific piece of equipment the prorated MRC for Services to the piece of equipment during the affected period or 2 in cases not related to a specific piece of equipment the prorated MRCs for Services to you during the affected period Neither we nor our vendors suppliers or licensors are liable for any damage arising out of or in connection with Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 79 a any act or omission of any telecommunications service or other service provider other than us b any directory listing c any dropped calls or inability to
11. and conditions please visit our Web site at www sprintpcs com or call PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS because the terms and conditions included with your PCS Phone may not the most current version If you activated PCS Services before the effective date of these terms and conditions these terms and conditions replace and supersede any previous terms and conditions Ifyou have questions about your PCS Services call PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 or visit our Web site at ywwsprintpcs com Agreement Your agreement Agreement with Sprint Spectrum L P and any of its Affiliates doing business as Sprint providing PCS Services Services to you is made up of these Terms and Conditions of Service Terms and the Service Plan that we agree to provide you Your Service Plan is described in our marketing materials and includes the rates and features we set for that Service Plan We use the words we us our or Sprint to refer to Sprint Spectrum L P and its Affiliates doing business as Sprint in these Terms When you activate PCS Services or attempt to use our PCS Services including without limitation attempting to place a call on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network or off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network when roaming including 911 or similar calls you accept the Agreement Provision of Service Your purchase of PCS Phones or other equipment do
12. any method authorized by Sprint Contact PCS Customer Service Solutions for information about authorized methods of making these payments We may charge you a fee for calls that involve our live customer care services If we provide Services to you on an Account Spending Limit basis Services and coverage may be limited in certain ways You must pay all charges for Services even if they exceed the amount of your Account Spending Limit PCS Clear Pay Program If we agree to provide Services to you as a PCS Clear Pay Program customer we may suspend Services to your Number without prior notice to you immediately when your bill becomes past due Even if your bill is not past due we may suspend services if your unpaid usage exceeds 125 or another amount to be determined by your past credit or usage history If we require a deposit for you to establish or keep Services as a PCS Clear Pay Program customer we will hold the deposit as partial guarantee of payment for Services see Deposits below Contact PCS Customer Service Solutions for information about authorized methods of making these payments We may charge you a fee for calls that involve our live customer care services If we provide Section 7 74 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information Services to you on as a PCS Clear Pay Program basis Services and coverage may be limited in certain ways You must pay all charges for Services whether or not your Services are suspended or terminated
13. charged fees for certain methods of payment Late Payment Charges Payment is past due if we do not receive it by the due date shown on your invoice Any payment for Services and equipment not made when due accrues late charges until paid at the rate of 5 per month or at the highest rate allowed by law Acceptance of late or partial payments even if marked paid in full does not waive our right to collect all amounts that you owe us If your Service has been suspended due to non payment you may be charged a reactivation fee Disputed Charges You must raise any dispute that you have about any charges invoiced to you within 15 days of the date of the invoice or you Section 7 72 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information have accepted the invoice You may notify us of any dispute by notifying PCS Customer Service Solutions Calls to our sales or general business offices are not notice of a dispute If disputed invoice procedures are described on the invoice you must follow them Termination Non Term Service Plan If you are on a Non Term Service Plan you may terminate Services at any time by giving us notice Subject to the terms of this Agreement we may terminate Services at any time with or without notice If your Service has been suspended due to non payment you may be charged a reactivation fee We may deactivate any Number before you receive notice of termination without liability to you Termination by either of us may
14. drop down list box include Automatic If this value is selected the card will automatically search for any available network service based on roaming agreements PCS If this value is selected the card will only attemptto connect with the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Receive NextCallAs Your card is configured to send or receive data sai transmissions only Device Lock Option You have the option of locking or unlocking your card from this window Set Lock Code You can change your current lock code by clicking the Set Lock Code button Current System Time _Thisfielddisplaysthecurrentsystem time as displayed on your computer s desktop Current CDMA Time Show Connection This field displays the time as indicated by the CDMA base station Ifyou have changed location the time displayed inthis field may be different from the time displayed in the Current System Time field Ifyou have previously disabled the Connection Properties Properties window selecting this check box will activate the window so itis visible when you attempt to connect to the network Enable Sound Alerts Selecting this check box will turn on sound alerts for your PCS Connection Card PCS Connection Card Configuration Settings Changing Your Roaming Settings To change your roaming settings select Configuration from the File menu see Figure 46 Wireless Connection Manager f File Tools Window Help Configuration 10 x
15. installation After the computer is restarted please insert the Merlin C201 PC Card into the PCMCIA slot You will have to wait for the drivers to be installed successfully before launching the Wireless Connection Manager Press the OK button to restart this computer Press Cancel to return to Windows without restarting Cancel Figure 6 Install window 9 You are required to restart your computer in order to complete the Wireless Connection Manager Software installation procedure Click OK to reboot your computer 10 Once your computer has rebooted insert the PCS Connection Card into your computer s PC card slot see Inserting and Removing Your PCS Connection Card on page 12 for more information Windows will detect the new hardware and will install the necessary drivers The Found New Hardware window or Found New Hardware Wizard will appear depending on your operating system see Figure 7 Found New Hardware Novatel_Wireless CDMA_1 9GH2 wy Figure 7 Found New Hardware window Note If the message Digital signature not found appears you will need to click Yes to properly install the hardware driver When installing to Windows 2000 or Windows XP the message will appear three times click Yes each time to properly install the driver Section 1 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 11 Inserting and Removing Your PCS Connection Card Before you insert the PCS Connection Card you must fi
16. is later broken or dropped An exception is that you are not charged for voice calls that are not completed You are charged for completed calls to your Number from the time shortly before the phone starts ringing until the call is terminated by either party You will be charged peak rates for the entire duration of calls initiated during the peak time periods applicable to your Service You will be charged off peak rates for the entire duration of calls initiated during the off peak time periods applicable to your Service In addition to these usage charges you may be charged for recurring monthly service charges applicable local and long distance toll charges other usage charges connection fees roaming charges directory assistance call completion charges account review and management charges optional features you select at an extra cost and taxes and other regulatory related charges Charges for most Services are incurred in one minute increments with partial minutes of use rounded up to the next highest minute You must pay by each invoice due date all charges for Services provided to the Number for each phone or other equipment that our records show you activated no matter who actually uses or has possession of the phone or other equipment at the time Services are provided PCS Vision Third Generation Wireless Charges For PCS Vision wireless services you will be charged on a per kilobyte basis for Web access whether sent or rece
17. messages select Inbox Select the message you wish to read Once you ve read a message use the quick actions at the end of each message Erase Reply Reply All or Next Message or select Menu for a full list of options Composing Email Messages To compose an Email Message 1 2 3 4 Dw From the home page select the Messaging folder From the Messaging folder select Email Select Compose Select Add Name to enter the address of the person to whom you re sending a message and press OK Select Next to enter the subject of your email and your specific message Select Send when your message is ready to be delivered Section 3 52 PCS Vision Q PCS Business Connection Personal Edition SM PCS Business Connection Personal Edition is designed to offer secure wireless access to both Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes PCS Business Connection Personal Edition delivers the following features gt Business email access Read reply to forward delete and compose your company email gt Company directory and contacts Search view call and email contacts from your company s directory Do all this and add edit your personal contacts gt Work calendar Accept and reject meetings view daily summaries and details navigate to various dates gt Files information on your PC Browse folders download and view documents from any device using a PC browser or Pocket Internet Explorer To use PCS Busin
18. over included minutes provided in the Service Plan in effect at the time the usage was incurred Additional Terms for Premium Services Access to and downloading of premium content is not included with PCS Vision services Certain PCS Vision services e g games ringers and screen savers contain mostly premium services content Your invoice will not separately identify the number of kilobytes attributable to your use of specific sites sessions or services used You will be charged for Premium Services at the rates and charges specified at the time of access or download in addition to data usage charges you will incur while connected to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network You will be charged for partial and interrupted data downloads or other use including data that is resent and for unsuccessful attempts to reach Web sites and use other applications and services including those resulting from dropped network connections We provide no warranties and makes no representations or claims with regard to the third party Premium Services In certain instances subject to the terms of the content purchased we may delete premium and non premium items downloaded to available storage areas e g your vault Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 71 including any pictures games and other content We may impose a dollar or other limit on use of Premium Services including a limit the amount of Premium Service charges that you w
19. place or receive calls d any interruption of Services including interruptions caused by equipment or facilities failure or shortages transmission limitations or system capacity limitations e traffic or other accidents or any health related claims allegedly arising from the use of Services phones equipment or accessories used in connection with the Services f the use of PCS Wireless Web Services and PCS Vision applications and services including the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained from the Internet using PCS Wireless Web Services or from Voice Portal Services PCS Vision Services or Internet services content or applications not supported by Sprint Nationwide PCS Network g any late or failed message delivery h any interruption or failure of 911 or E911 emergency services or identification of the Number address or name associated with any person accessing or attempting to access emergency services from your phone i the installation or repair of any products or equipment by parties who are not our authorized employees or agents j events due to factors beyond our control including acts of God including without limitation weather related phenomena fire or earthquake war riot strike or orders of governmental authority k any act or omission of any third party or independent contractor that offers products or services in conjunction with or through the Services or 1 your negligent or inten
20. platform a separate charge for that call will begin from the time the previous call was terminated Airtime and applicable long distance charges will be applied to the entire length of a completed Section 7 70 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information call initiated from PCS Voice Command Using Directory Assistance to input names into your PCS Voice Command address book will incur additional charges Details on charges for the PCS Voice Command feature can be found in the marketing materials for this feature by visiting www sprintpes com or by calling PCS Customer Service Solutions Invoicing Invoicing cycles are approximately 30 days in length Invoicing cycles and dates may change from time to time Except as otherwise provided in your Service Plan monthly recurring charges MRCs are invoiced one invoicing cycle in advance Charges for Services are usually invoiced as soon as possible after the charges accrue We may however invoice you for usage and charges occurring before the invoicing cycle being invoiced if they were not previously invoiced If you are invoiced for usage incurred during a prior invoicing cycle those minutes will be applied to your Service Plan minutes for the current invoicing cycle However if you change your PCS Service Plan between the time the usage was incurred and the beginning of the current invoicing cycle those minutes from the prior invoicing cycle will be charged at the rate per minute for usage
21. the slot until prompted to do so by the Setup program 2 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 Section 1 6 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 3 Launch the Wireless Connection Manager Software application 4 If your card has not previously been activated the Activation Wizard will automatically launch and guide you through the process System Requirements The following items are required in order to properly run the PCS Connection Card and accompanying software gt Pentium 90 or higher processor gt Windows 98 SR2 2000 ME or XP gt 32 MB RAM for Windows 98 and ME or 64 MB RAM for Windows 2000 and XP gt 16 MB available hard drive space gt CD ROM drive gt Type II PC card slot PCMCIA Care and Maintenance As with any electronic device the PCS Connection Card should be handled with care Follow these guidelines when using or storing your card Avoid storing the card in places of extreme heat or cold gt Do not immerse the card in water gt Do not apply labels or decals to the top or bottom of the card as this may cause the card to become jammed in the PC card slot gt Keep the card in a dry clean space gt Never force the card into or out of your computer s PC card slot gt When moving your computer always remove the card from the PC card slot to avoid dam
22. your Home Service Area but on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network you may be charged for Services at a travel rate for both outgoing and incoming traveling calls Long distance charges may not be included in the travel rate Traveling charges do not apply if you subscribe to a Home Rate USA plan or to both Toll Free USA and Home Rate USA See Home Rate USA and Toll Free USA for more information You do not have to register your Number when traveling outside your Home Service Area Home Rate USA This service lets you make or receive calls from anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network at your Home Service Area airtime rates Toll Free USA This service lets you call from anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network to anywhere in the United States Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands and be charged at your Home Service Area airtime rates with no additional long distance charges If you have Home Rate USA but do not have Toll Free USA and if you make a long distance call outside of your defined local calling area you are invoiced for the long distance charges Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 83 Manufacturer s Warranty Novatel Wireless Inc Vendor offers the original end user purchaser of the enclosed wireless personal computer modem card the Product from Vendor or an authorized supplier a personal non transferable limited warranty that during the Warranty Period the Product w
23. your card Section 1 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 5 Your PCS Connection Card 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 The PCS Connection Card also runs on Pocket PC 2000 and Pocket PC 2002 Windows 98 SR2 SE 2000 ME or XP as well as a type II PC card PCMCIA slot are also required The Wireless Connection Manager Software allows you to monitor and control the operations of your card and it also provides you with limited diagnostic information for troubleshooting any difficulties you may encounter PCS Connection Card Components All PCS Connection Card packages include the following components PCS Connection Card Storage case for your card gt Getting Started Guide gt CD ROM containing the Wireless Connection Manager Software PCS Business Connection Web link and an electronic copy of the User s Guide Getting Started Before you can use your PCS Connection Card you must first 1 Install the Wireless 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
24. 46 Updating the Wireless Connection Manager Software 00eeeeeeee ees 47 PCS Viion oenen ennonn E ETE 49 Accessing the Web With Your PCS Connection Card ssie recer 50 Rauniching the Webs paiivviinitonadbelaihestndys a aaa 50 Vout User NAIC iss avinvas pea EEE A E EEE 50 MESSAGING s nitraat een a NA AS tales 51 Signing Up for Web Updates 0 51 Email i ee ea A a TAA EEA ANE AA AA 52 Using EMA nesa n u E EEE bea 52 Accessing Email Messages n este eee errer errereen 52 Composing Email Messages n i 52 PCS Business Connection Personal Edition u 53 PCS ViSiOL FAOS 22s scusug axeamanicdatts atoiadanemes ER ARE EENG 54 Troubleshooting Tips ccc eee eee eee eee eee eee 55 PCS Connection Card FAQS 0 0 0 2 0cceseeceeceee snan deiseanna KAA 56 Troubleshooting Error Messages 0 0 r cece cence eset teen e nena 57 Product Specifications 0ceeee cece e ee eee eens 59 Technical Specifications 0 0 c cece een eee n eects tenet eneeeneeenees 60 Environmental Specifications 000s cece cece eee eee tenet nets nee nines 60 Safety and Regulations ccc cece cece eens 61 Important Notice lt n arest aie i dn E a EEEE REE 62 Safety and Hazas atiina cece cece aaraa REEE EAO ORERE 62 Regulatory NOwCes ise in cero annie REESE dee EERE 63 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 65 Terms and Conditions of Servi
25. 5 Vibration 15g within the frequency range of 10 to 2000 Hz Drop 75 cm onto a vinyl tile surface Section 5 60 Product Specifications Section 6 Safety and Regulations In This Section gt Important Notice gt Safety and Hazards gt Regulatory Notices his section outlines important safety guidelines and regulations regarding the use of your PCS Connection Card and Wireless Connection Manager Software Section 6 Safety and Regulations 61 Important Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed Data may be delayed corrupted i e have errors or be totally lost Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the PCS Connection Card are used in a normal manner with a well constructed network they should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in harm of any kind to the user or another party including but not limited to personal injury death or loss of property Novatel Wireless Inc and Sprint Communications Company L P accept no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the PCS Connection Card or for failure of the PCS Connection Card to transmit or receive such data Safety and Hazards Do not operate the PCS Connection Card in areas where blasting is in progress where explosive atmospher
26. CS Phone Number to which you wish to send the message the Callback number the Callback number is a 7 or 10 digit phone number at which you can be reached and the message which can be up to 160 characters long including spaces Once you have correctly entered the necessary information click Send 3 Using your email program gt gt Open a new email message Address the email to the 10 digit PCS Phone Number at the domain messaging sprintpcs com Include a subject if you desire and compose your message up to 160 characters including spaces Click Send Section 2 30 The Wireless Connection Manager Deleting a Web Message To delete a Web message open the Web Messaging window by clicking on the Message button Ra The Web Messaging window will open x x x oes Ne 85651 23400 Monday June 10 2002 3 29 PM Unavailable3 Monday June 10 2002 3 36 PM Unavailable3 Monday June 10 2002 3 38 PM PLEASE CALL Figure 29 Web Messaging window Highlight the message you want to delete and click the small red gt lt see Figure 29 To delete all the messages in the Web Messaging window click the large red 3 Using the Optimized RAS Option Your PCS Connection Card may be used to facilitate an optimized RAS remote access server connection to your corporate office or other services that require a phone number for access Installing the PCS Software Modem Creating a new conne
27. Connection Manager Window 46 c Clear Bytes 25 Compression 20 D Detailed Status Report Window 45 Dial up Connection Adding 37 Deleting 39 Editing 39 E Electronic Serial Number ESN 15 Email 52 Accessing Messages 52 Composing Messages 52 Environmental Specifications 60 Error Messages 57 F FCC ID 63 H Hazards 62 L Lock Code Changing 43 M Manufacturer s Warranty 84 P PCS Account Management 7 PCS Business Connection 53 PCS Connection Card Activating 13 Care and Maintenance 7 Components 6 Configuration Settings 41 Configuration Window 40 Inserting and Removing 12 Locking 26 Properties Window 44 Unlocking 27 PCS Software Modem Installing 31 36 PCS Vision 49 Product Specifications 59 R RAS 31 Regulatory Notices 63 Roaming 41 S Safety and Regulations 61 Sprint Activation Wizard 13 System Requirements 7 T Technical Specifications 60 Terms and Conditions of Services 66 Text Messages Deleting 31 Sending 30 Viewing 29 Text Messaging 29 Total Bytes Fields 24 Troubleshooting 55 Ww Web Accessing 50 Launching 50 Messaging 51 Web Updates Signing Up 51 Wireless Connection Manager About Window 46 Connecting to the Network 19 Disconnecting From the Network 21 Index 87 Main Window 18 Quitting the Application 21 Wireless Connection Manager Software Installing 8 License Agreement 9 Updating 47 Wireless Connection Manager Window Always Visible 22 Hiding 23 88 Index
28. Internet Keyboard Mail Controllers Options Back gt Links Address 22 Control Panel 7 E T qi Control Panel Phone and Modem Options Configures your telephone dialing Mouse Network and rules and modem properties Dial up Co Windows Update Ss Windows 2000 Support Printers RealPlayer Regional Scanners and Options Cameras Configures your telephone dialing rules and modem properties B My Computer a E e bh H Figure 31 Control Panel Section 2 32 The Wireless Connection Manager 3 For Windows 2000 and XP select the Modem tab and click Add see Figure 32 Proceed to step 6 page 34 Phone And Modem Options 21xI Dialing Rules Modems Advanced D The following modems are installed lt Novatel Wireless CDMA 1 9GHz Modem cOM21 lt Novatel Wireless CDMA 1 9GHz Status Port COM30 TOSHIBA Internal V 90 Modem COM3 Remove Properties OK Cancel Apply Figure 32 Phone and Modem Options Windows 2000 amp XP 4 For Windows 98SE click Add under the General tab see Figure 33 Modems Properties 21 x General Diagnostics D The following modems are set up on this computer Remove Properties Dialing preferences Dialing from New Location Click Dialing Properties to modify how your calls are dialed Dialing Properties Close Garcel Figure 33 Modem Properties Windows 98SE Section 2 The Wireless Connecti
29. PCS Software Modem now appears as a Phone and Modem option on your computer Add Remove Hardware Wizard 3 Install New Modem Modem installation is finished S Your modem has been set up successfully If you want to change these settings double click the Phone and Modem Options icon in Control Panel click the Modems tab select this modem and then click Properties Figure 39 Add Remove Hardware Wizard Section 2 36 The Wireless Connection Manager Adding a New Dial up Connection Adding a new dial up connection in the PCS Wireless Connection Manager is very similar to adding a dial up connection on your computer A New Connection Wizard will guide you through the process To configure your RAS dial up connection 1 Select File gt New Connection 2 Choose Dial Up Networking Connection and click Next The New Conection Wizard will appear see Figure 40 New Connection Wizard E xj Enter the settings for your third party service Phone Number ese ss 1212 Login Username Note Password 9 J If you have questions about these settings J Remember Password please contact your third party service Domain presidet ces Figure 40 New Connection Wizard 1 3 Enter the following information in the first window and click Next gt Phone Number The 10 digit phone number of your connection including area code Note You will need to enter the area code even if the dial u
30. S Connection Card Activation window 6 Click Next to continue The next window will appear see Figure 11 PCS Connection Card Activation Step 4 of 5 xj Please enter the phone number given to you by the Customer Care advocate ars pss fian gt Sprint Please re enter the phone number for activation fis fess pad lt Back Cancel Figure 11 PCS Connection Card Activation window 4 Section 1 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 15 7 Once you have been given your card s phone number enter the number in the top field as shown in Figure 11 8 Re enter the phone number in the bottom field for activation and click Next to continue Note If the phone numbers you entered in the two fields do not match a warning will appear requesting that you verify that the phone numbers entered are correct You have now successfully completed the activation process Your phone number and lock code will be displayed at the bottom of the final PCS Connection Card Activation window see Figure 12 PCS Connection Card Activation Step 5 of 5 xj Congratulations You have successfully completed the activation process Thank you for using the PCS Connection Card gt Sprint Your Phone Number is 913 555 1212 Your new lock code is 1212 Cancel Figure 12 PCS Connection Card Activation window 5 9 Click Finish to exit the Sprint Activation Wizard You may now use the Wireless Connection Ma
31. TE OR TORT INCLUDING FRAUD MISREPRESENTATION FRAUDULENT INDUCEMENT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY AND REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF ACCRUAL OF SUCH CLAIM CONTROVERSY OR DISPUTE SHALL BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION AS PRESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT NOT STATE LAW GOVERNS THE QUESTION OF WHETHER A CLAIM IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION HOWEVER NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION SHALL PRECLUDE THE CUSTOMER FROM RESOLVING ANY CLAIM CONTROVERSY OR DISPUTE IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT HE OR SHE OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO PURSUE Asingle arbitrator engaged in the practice of law will conduct the arbitration The arbitrator will be selected according to the rules of the American Arbitration Association or JAMS or alternatively may be selected by agreement of the parties who shall cooperate in good faith to select the arbitrator The arbitration will be conducted by and under the then applicable rules of American Arbitration Association or JAMS as Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 81 applicable All expedited procedures prescribed by the applicable rules will apply Any required hearing fees and costs shall be paid by the parties as required by the applicable rules or as required by applicable law but the arbitrator shall have the power to apportion such costs as the arbitrator deems appropriate The arbitrator s decision and award will be final and binding and j
32. V Remember Password please contact your third party service provider wal Domain Figure 43 Edit Connection 3 Edit the entries in the Phone Number Login Password and or Domain fields and click OK to save the changes or Cancel to discard Deleting a Dial up Connection To delete a dial up connection 1 Select File Edit Connection 2 The Edit Connection window will appear see Figure 43 Choose the connection you wish to delete from the Select connection list 3 Click Delete The Confirm Delete dialog box appears see Figure 44 Confirm Delete x 2 Do you want to delete the connection No Figure 44 Confirm Delete 4 Click Yes to permanently delete the connection Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 39 40 PCS Connection Card Configuration Window To access the PCS Connection Card Configuration window see Figure 45 select Configuration from the File drop down menu PCS Connection Card Configuration x m Network Service r Current System Time Automatic hs 04 52 PM m Receive Next Call As r Current CDMA Time E ata Only 04 57 PM Device Lock Option _ r Preferences C Lock Unlock Show Connection Properties Set Lock Code IV Enable Sound Alerts Cancel Figure 45 PCS Connection Card Configuration window The configuration window contains the following items Network Service List The values contained in this
33. age Managing Your PCS Account For information about your PCS Account or to change your User name and password visit www sprintpes com or call PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 Section 1 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 7 Installing the Wireless Connection Manager Software This section guides you step by step through the Wireless Connection Manager Software installation procedure Once you complete the installation process and activate your PCS Connection Card you will be able to use your card with your Internet applications If you require help at any time during the installation process please contact PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 Windows 98 SE ME 2000 and XP Installation Process To install the Wireless Connection Manager Software 1 Insert the Installation CD into your computer s CD ROM drive The installation program will automatically run 2 Follow the instructions displayed onscreen to begin installing the Wireless Connection Manager Software The Welcome window will appear see Figure 1 2 Wireless Connection Manager Setup x Welcome Welcome to the Wireless Connection Manager setup This utility will install the Wireless Connection Manager on your computer Itis strongly teconmended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Inst Click Cancel to quit Setup and close any programs you have running Click Next t
34. ailable when roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network PCS Vision Services may not be currently available in some Affiliate areas Section 7 76 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information Sprint is not responsible for any opinions advice statements services applications or other information provided by third parties and accessible through PCS Vision Services Neither Sprint nor its vendors or licensors guarantees the accuracy completeness or usefulness of information that is obtained through the PCS Vision Services You are responsible for evaluating such content Use of certain PCS Vision Services including some messaging services may result in the disclosure to others of your email address and other information about you in connection with your Internet usage Your accessing of or use of third party sites or services accessible PCS Vision Services may require the disclosure of information about you subject to the policies of those sites and services You consent to receiving advertising warnings alerts and other messages including broadcast messages Your access to PCS Vision Services is controlled by a password Taxes and Other Regulatory Related Charges We invoice you for taxes fees and other charges levied by federal state or local authorities or foreign government on Services We also assess charges associated with regulatory mandates and obligations such as Universal Service and Enhanced 911 service If you cla
35. anager application opens the Sprint Activation Wizard will automatically launch if your card has been pre activated you will not see the Activation Wizard The Sprint Welcome window will appear see Figure 8 Pcs conection Card activation Step LofS ne Sprint Welcome to PCS Connection Card Activation K Cancel Figure 8 PCS Connection Card Activation window 1 Section 1 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 13 1 Click Next to begin the activation process The PCS Connection Card Activation window will describe the activation process see Figure 9 PCS Connection Card Activation Step 2 of 5 x Activating your PCS Connection Card If you have set up your PCS Connection Card account in a Sprint retail location please select Next to skip this screen You can reach Sprint Customer Service Solutions at 1 888 516 2888 This call typically takes about 30 minutes but may take longer at peak times You should have the following information readily available Sprin t Your billing address Your Social Security number or Tax ID number Your driver s license number Pen and paper to write down your new phone number During this call a Custom Advocate will help you select your Service plan and will request billing information Once you have made all your selections they will guide you through the activation process Cancel Figure 9 PCS Connection Card Activation window 2 2 Plea
36. andard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Class B prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur Appareils Numberiques NMB 003 deictee par le ministre de Communications If you have purchased this product under a United States Government contract it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 Gi of defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations DFARs Section 252 227 7013 For Department of Defense contracts as set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulations FARs Section 52 227 19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations If further government regulations apply it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with such regulations Section 6 64 Safety and Regulations Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information In This Section gt Terms and Conditions of Services gt Manufacturer s Warranty his section contains the Terms and Conditions of service and the manufacturer s warranty for your PCS Connection Card Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 65 Terms and Conditions of Services Effective as of August 1 2002 until replaced Thanks for choosing Sprint These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with Sprint for PCS Services For the most current version of the terms
37. be with or without cause Termination Term Service Plan If you are on a Term Service Plan 1 your ability to terminate Services before the end of the term is limited 2 your ability to change to another Service Plan before the end of the term may be limited and may result in a termination or activation fee 3 you may be required to pay a termination fee 4 we may not terminate Services without cause before the end of the term and 5 if we terminate Services for cause before the end of the term you may be required to pay a termination fee No termination fee is charged if you terminate a Term Service Plan within 14 days of activation of your PCS Phone During the term we must give each other notice to terminate Services At and after the expiration of the term you may terminate Services at any time by giving us notice and we may subject to this Agreement terminate Services at any time with or without notice Termination General Regardless of whether you have a Non Term or a Term Service Plan we may terminate or suspend Services to you without liability 1 if you breach any provision of this Agreement including if you fail to pay any charges for Services or 2 if you fail to pay any charges due us for equipment or otherwise If you promptly cure the breach we may but are not obligated to reactivate Services to you You must pay all charges for a Services provided before termination of a Number b equipment regardless of
38. cation instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception problems VENDOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL GENERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE DUE TO ANY CAUSE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AT VENDOR S OPTION AS PROFIDED FOR UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY VENDOR MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE To obtain warranty service for Products please call the toll free telephone number 1 888 888 9231 from anywhere in the continental United States to determine the location of the authorized service center nearest you and for the correct procedures for filing a warranty claim Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 85 86 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 Index A About Wireless
39. ces 000 ccceecee ent ene eeeeeneee ees 66 Manufacturer s Warranty 2 0 0 0 c cee cee eee eee e ene e ene e cnet ene ene e es 84 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 Card 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 the Wireless Connection Manager Software through simple easy to follow instructions Ifyou have already reviewed the Getting Started Guide which was packaged with your PCS Connection Card then you re ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide If you have not read your Getting Started Guide go to Section One Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card page 5 This section provides all the information you need to install the Wireless Connection Manager Software activate your PCS Connection Card and much more It also contains information on how to contact Sprint should you have questions about service want to purchase additional products or services or just to check your account balance Thank you for choosing Sprint Introduction to this User s Guide hi
40. ction Manager Unlocking Your PCS Connection Card To unlock your card 1 Click the Lock button located in the bottom right corner of the Wireless Connection Manager main window The Enter Lock Key window will be displayed see Figure 26 Enter Lock Key x Enter Code coe Figure 26 Enter Lock Key window 2 Enter your lock code into the Enter Code text field and click OK The default lock code is the last four digits of your card s phone number To change your lock code see Changing Your Lock Code on page 43 Once you have correctly entered your lock code your card will be unlocked Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 27 System Tray Icons A system tray icon will appear in the bottom right corner of your desktop when you launch the Wireless Connection Manager application The tray icon provides easy access to the Wireless Connection Manager s main window and the card s connection status The following icons indicate the card s connection status The card is currently connected to the network flashing The card is in the process of connecting to the network E The card is connected to the network but in a dormant state EF flashing The card is disconnecting from the network EA The card is not connected to the network If the Wireless Connection Manager window is not visible double click on the tray icon to open it To set the window to always be visible see
41. ction to your dial up network is simple however you must first install the PCS Software Modem If the PCS Software modem is already installed skip to Adding a New Dial up Connection on page 37 If you attempt to add a new connection and the PCS Software modem is not installed you will be prompted to install the modem on your computer s COM port Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 31 1 A help prompt window will be displayed to indicate that the PCS Software modem has not been installed see Figure 30 Click on the hyperlink for instructions on installing the PCS Software modem on your computer s COM port PCS Software Modem Install Help x Welcome to the New Connection Help Your PCS Connection Card already has a built in connection to the Enhanced PCS Network but you can build a new Connection to access services that require a phone number If you want to create a new Connection you will have to set up the PCS Software Modem on the following port COM2 Please press F1 for assistance Figure 30 PCS Software Modem Install Help Note If installing with Windows 98SE note the COM port number displayed in bold in the Help window It will be used in step 4 2 Within your computer s Control Panel select the Phone and Modem Options Utility see Figure 31 In Windows 98SE the utility is called Modems iojxi Eile Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Ea Er Game
42. d Configuration window click Set Lock Code The Change Lock Code window will appear see Figure 48 x Old Code New Code iz Re Enter Code E Cancel Figure 48 Change Lock Code window Enter the current lock code into the Old Code text field Enter the new lock code into the New Code text field Enter the new lock code in the Re Enter Code text field Click OK to accept the new lock code The new lock code will be saved to the card and the Change Lock Code window will close Oo Fw Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 43 PCS Connection Card Properties Window To access the PCS Connection Card Properties window see Figure 49 select Properties from the File menu x gt Sprint PCS Connection Card User Name username sprintpcs com Phone Number 913 555 1212 ESN HEX 5B00013A PRL Version 10015 Firmware Version 1057 Hardware ID GZ210402000000 Modem Type Merlin C201 Wireless Connection Card Manufacturer Novatel Wireless Inc Figure 49 PCS Connection Card Properties window The information contained in this window can be helpful for PCS Customer Service Solutions in diagnosing any problems you may have with your card The following fields are displayed in the PCS Connection Card Properties window User Name This field displays your PCS User name Phone Number This field displays your card s phone number ESN HEX This field displays your card s Electronic Serial Nu
43. dy for any other breach or failure by the other party Our waiver of any requirement in any one instance is not a general waiver of that requirement and does not amend this Agreement If any part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable that part is interpreted consistent with Applicable Laws as nearly as possible to reflect the original intentions of the parties and the rest of this Agreement remains in full force and effect Section headings are for descriptive purposes only Section 7 82 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information and are not used to interpret this Agreement You may not assign this Agreement to any other person or entity without our prior written approval This Agreement including any referenced documents and attachments makes up the entire agreement between you and us and replaces all prior written or spoken agreements representations promises or understandings between you and us The provisions of this Agreement that are contemplated to be enforceable after the termination of this Agreement survive termination of this Agreement This Agreement is subject to any applicable federal and state law collectively Applicable Laws If there is a conflict the Service Plan including any Term Service Plan controls over the Terms The following provisions are not generally applicable and apply only to customers whose Service Plans include these terms Traveling If you are making or receiving calls outside
44. e or the network could be busy Check the Signal Strength status bar located on the main window two or more bars shaded green indicate a fair signal If the signal strength is poor try moving to a different location If this message is displayed the card s COM Port is being used by another device or application Shut down all conflicting applications Section 4 Troubleshooting Tips 57 Access denied Contact PCS Customer Service Solutions at because Username 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 and or password is invalid onthe domain The card has been This message indicates the card was removed while the removed Wireless Connection Manager was running Section 4 58 Troubleshooting Tips Section 5 Product Specifications In This Section gt Technical Specifications gt Environmental Specifications his section outlines the technical and environmental specifications for your new PCS Connection Card Section 5 Product Specifications 59 Technical Specifications This product was manufactured under the US patent 5129098 Merlin C201 Approvals IS95A CDMA2000 1X FCC Parts 15 and 24 Voltage 5 0 Vdc from PCMCIA Slot Current 850 mA Transmitter Power 200 mW Class II full duplex Transmit 1850 to 1910 MHz Receive 1930 to 1990 MHz Frequency Error 150 Hz Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 20 to 60 degrees C Storage Temperature 30 to 85 degrees C Humidity 90 to 100 9
45. eless Web Services requires a wireless Internet ready PCS Phone or certain other equipment or both and is subject to any memory storage or other limitation in the phone or other equipment The Caller ID blocking feature is not available when using PCS Wireless Web Services For data calls including PCS Wireless Web and Voice Portal calls that are attempted but not completed you are charged for the time during which the network attempts to connect the call You are charged for time spent connected to the PCS Wireless Web or Voice Portal including time spent browsing on the Internet or Voice Portal and reviewing or scrolling through Internet information on line while still connected to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Not all Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 75 Internet sites can be accessed and you may receive an error message if you attempt to access a site that cannot be accessed through PCS Wireless Web Services You are also charged for PCS Wireless Web connections to review your PCS account information PCS Wireless Web Services and Voice Portal calls may not be available when you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network PCS Wireless Web Services are not available to you if you are on a PCS Prepaid Service Plan If you receive Services on an Account Spending Limit basis you may be limited in the PCS Wireless Web and Voice Portal Services available to you Call PCS Customer Service Solutions or vis
46. es may be present near medical equipment near life support equipment or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference In such areas the PCS Connection Card MUST BE TURNED OFF It can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment Do not operate the PCS Connection Card in any aircraft whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight In aircraft the PCS Connection Card MUST BE TURNED OFF When operating it can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems The driver or operator of any vehicles should not operate the PCS Connection Card while in control of a vehicle Doing so will detract from the driver or operator s control and operation of that vehicle In some jurisdictions operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense Section 6 62 Safety and Regulations Regulatory Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operations FCC guidelines stipulate that the antenna should be more than 1 5 cm 5 8 from all persons FCC ID PKRNVWC201 Where appropriate the use of the PCS Connection Card is subject to the following conditions Caution Unauthorized modifications or changes not exp
47. es not mean that we must provide Services to you We may decide not to provide Services to you for any lawful reason We may request that you provide us with any information we reasonably require to determine whether you qualify for Services Services in some areas are managed and provided under contract with Sprint by independent Affiliates with access to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Some Services may not be available or may operate differently in certain Affiliate markets Section 7 66 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information Credit Verification You must have and keep satisfactory credit to receive and continue to receive Services We will verify your credit before agreeing to provide Services to you and we may verify your credit at any time while we provide Services to you Credit verification may include a review of credit reports that we receive from commercially available credit bureaus We may require a guarantee of payment by an individual or entity approved by us If at any time we determine in our sole discretion that payment for Services may not be made when due we may suspend Services to your phone and require that you provide payment on account or a guarantee of payment before we resume Services to your phone Changes to Agreement We may change this Agreement at any time but see PCS Service Plan Any changes to the Terms are effective when we publish the revised Terms If you use our Services or make any payment to
48. es window will appear see Figure 3 2 Wireless Connection Manager Setup x Start Copying Files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any y setting click Back If you are satisfied with the settings ick Next to begin copying files Current Setting Software Information Jame Wireless Connection Manager Operating System Microsoft Windows 985E ME 2000 or ersion 1 01 02 7 Modem Information Manufacturer Novatel Wireless Inc Modem Type Merlin C201 CDMA Figure 3 Start Copying Files window Section 1 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 9 6 Ifyou are satisfied with the installation settings click Next to continue A message will appear see Figure 4 allowing you to specify whether you want an icon for the Wireless Connection Manager placed on your desktop Wireless Connection Manager Q A ie Figure 4 Desktop Icon message 7 Click Yes to create a desktop icon for the Wireless Connection Manager or No if you would not like a desktop icon The Installation Complete window will appear see Figure 5 2 Wireless Connection Manager Setup Figure 5 Installation Complete window Section 1 10 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 8 Click Finish to exit the Installation program The Install window will appear see Figure 6 This computer must be restarted to complete the
49. ess Connection Personal Edition visit businessconnection sprintpcs com and download the PCS Business Connection Personal Edition software to your work PC This allows data to be securely retrieved in real time by your wireless device when connected to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network There is a monthly charge for PCS Business Connection and usage charges will also apply When your work PC isn t on you can share connections with your co workers so that you have always on access to your email calendar and contacts Your data remains secure behind the company firewall and any changes you make on your wireless device are instantly updated on your company server without the need to synchronize Additional PCS Business Connection solutions are available to your company For more details visit businessconnection sprintpcs com Section 3 PCS Vision 53 PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my card is ready for PCS Vision Service Your User name for example bsmith001 sprintpcs com will appear on the display screen How do sign in for the first time You are automatically signed in to PCS Vision Services when you turn on your phone How do know when my card is connected to PCS Vision Services Your card automatically connects when PCS Vision Service is used or an incoming message arrives Your screen will also display the icon Connecting takes about 10 12 seconds When is my data connection active Your connect
50. gure 53 Figure 53 Wireless Connection Manager Update The Wireless Connection Manager Update Wizard will display see Figure 54 Click Next The update wizard will search for a software upgrade and if one is available it will automatically update your Wireless Connection Manager Software Check for Updates to Wireless Connection Manager xj This wizard will check the Intenet for any upgrades to Wireless Connection Manager You must have a connection to the Intemet configured and a working WinSock layer for this wizard to function properly Press the Next button to check the Internet for an upgrade to the latest version of this software Make sure your internet connection is active before pressing the Next button Advanced Settings Press the Advanced button below to view or change the proxy server you are using or the automatic prompting interval Next gt Cancel Figure 54 Wireless Connection Manager Update Wizard Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 47 Section 3 PCS Vision In This Section gt Web gt Messaging gt PCS Business Connection CS Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear with enhanced always on multimedia services like email Internet browsing and PCS Business Connection that are easy to learn and use This rich colorful graphic experience will be visually comparable to your home or office computer It s clearly a whole new way to l
51. ify us of the loss or theft We will deactivate Services to the Number upon notification to us of any loss or theft You may be required to provide evidence of the loss or theft for example a police report or sworn statement If the equipment is later found we may require that you exchange it for another phone or other equipment before we reactivate Services if we do reactivate Services as well as require you to pay a reactivation fee We will deactivate Services to any Number without prior notice to you if we Section 7 78 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information suspect any unlawful or fraudulent use of the Number You agree to cooperate reasonably with us in investigating suspected unlawful or fraudulent use Caller ID If you do not want people you call to receive the Number assigned to your phone you must call PCS Customer Service Solutions for information about automatic Caller ID blocking The Number assigned to your phone can be blocked on a per call basis by dialing 67 Destination Number TALK or similar key but Caller ID delivery resumes on the next call you make Caller ID display on incoming calls to your Number depends on receiving the information from the calling party TTY Access A TTY also known as TDD or Text Telephone is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone TTY doesn t work with all PCS
52. ill be allowed to incur in a specific timeframe month week day or other time period We may suspend your use of Premium Services without prior consent or notice if we have reason to suspect fraudulent or unauthorized use of your Premium Services account but we make no assurances that we will suspend your account Payment If you have authorized payment for Services or equipment by credit card or by debiting a bank account no additional notice or consent is required before we invoice the credit card or debit the bank account for all amounts due to us or billed by us on behalf of a third party You must promptly notify us of any change in your invoicing address or of the credit card or bank account used for payment We reserve the right to require payment by money order cashier s check or other secured form of payment If we take action to receive payment beyond invoicing you for charges for Services or equipment you must pay our costs and expenses of collection including attorneys fees and expenses the fees of any collection agency and court costs If we act as an invoicing agent for a third party service provider payments received are first applied to amounts due and owing to us and any remaining amounts are applied to sums due and owing to the third party service provider We may charge an additional fee for any check or other negotiable instrument endorsed by you and returned unpaid by a financial institution for any reason You may be
53. ill be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use The Warranty Period shall be a period that expires one year from the original purchase date of the Product During the Warranty Period if the Vendor determines that a Product is defective in material or workmanship Vendor will at its sole discretion either a repair or replace the Product with a new or rebuilt unit which unit may use refurbished parts of similar quality and functionality or b refund the original purchase price of the Product provided that the defective Product is returned to a Vendor authorized service center and is accompanied by written proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice indicating that the Product was purchased by you and is within the Warranty Period After the Warranty Period you are responsible for paying all parts labor and shipping charges This limited warranty does not cover and is void with respect to a Products which have been improperly installed repaired operated maintained or modified b Products which have been subjected to misuse including using the Products with hardware which is electrically or mechanically incompatible with the Products abuse accident physical damage abnormal operation improper handling or storage neglect exposure to fire water or excessive moisture or dampness extreme changes in climate or temperature or environmental conditions not conforming to Novatel Wire
54. im any tax exemption you must provide us with a valid tax exempt document Any tax exemption applies only from the date we receive a valid tax exempt document Roaming Calls made outside of your Home Service Area and off of the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network are roaming calls Your PCS Phone is specifically designed and engineered to work only on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network It works on another CDMA PCS provider s system only when a roaming agreement is in place between Sprint and the other providers If your PCS Phone is a dual mode phone it works on both a CDMA PCS provider s system in addition to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and a wireless analog telecommunications provider s system only when roaming agreements are in place between Sprint and the other providers If we do not have a roaming agreement in place you may be able to place roaming calls manually by using a valid credit card If there is a gap or other interruption of coverage within a PCS coverage area that prevents connection with the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and your dual band phone is set to roam automatically Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 77 when outside PCS coverage you may incur roaming fees within a PCS coverage area Certain features are not available when roaming Roaming rates may be different from and higher than the rates you pay for calls within your Sprint PCS Local Service Area and on the Sprint Nation
55. ion is active when data is being transferred Outgoing calls are allowed but incoming calls go directly to voicemail When active an indicator flashes on your phone s display screen When is my data connection dormant If no data is received for 10 seconds the connection goes dormant If no data is received for a long time the connection will terminate Can I sign out of data services You can sign out without turning off your card however you will not be able to access the Web or use other PCS Vision Services You may sign in again at any time Section 3 54 PCS Vision Section 4 Troubleshooting Tips In This Section gt PCS Connection Card Frequently Asked Questions gt Troubleshooting Error Messages his section will provide you with help in diagnosing and solving problems that you may experience while using the PCS Connection Card A list of frequently asked questions as well as a detailed report of the various error messages have been provided to assist you with determining the possible cause of the problem or error and finding a viable solution If you require additional help please visit our Web site at wwwsprintpcs com or contact PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 Section 4 Troubleshooting Tips 55 PCS Connection Card FAQs How can I check the quality of my connection The signal strength status bar located on the Wireless Connection Manager main window indicates the quality
56. it our Web site at www sprintpcs com for availability and equipment compatibility information Specific additional information about PCS Wireless Web Services and Voice Portal Services including pricing included minutes and combining with other Service Plans is available in our standard sales collateral for PCS Wireless Web Services and Voice Portal Services or at wwwsprintpes com Sprint is not a publisher of third party content that can be accessed through PCS Wireless Web Services or Voice Portal Services Sprint is not responsible for any opinions advice statements services or other information provided by third parties and accessible through PCS Wireless Web Services or Voice Portal Services Neither Sprint nor its vendors or licensors guarantees the accuracy completeness or usefulness of information that is obtained through the PCS Wireless Web Services or Voice Portal Services You are responsible for evaluating such content Other Terms Applicable to PCS Vision Usage Use of PCS Vision Services requires the purchase of separate third generation wireless compatible phone or other device and is subject to any software memory storage or other limitation in the phone or other equipment Not all applications and services work or work the same on all third generation wireless phones and devices Check the materials accompanying your phone or device to determine which applications and services it will support PCS Vision Services are not av
57. ived by your PCS Phone or other wireless device rather than for airtime used even for certain PCS Vision voice services As long as your PCS Phone or other wireless device is connected to the enhanced Third Generation Sprint Nationwide PCS Network you will be incurring data usage charges You cannot receive incoming calls while using third generation services Data packet usage will be measured in kilobytes and will be rounded up to the next whole kilobyte Kilobyte usage will be rounded up to the next full cent Rounding up will occur at the end of each separate session or each clock hour at the top of each hour if the session spans more than 1 clock hour When traveling Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 69 on the Vision network a session may be ended and new session initiated although no interruption to the actual data session will occur Each individual session will be rounded up The number of data packets used and charged to you will vary widely depending upon the specific PCS Vision wireless application or other service you use and the amount of data used in the specific application or service You will be charged for data exchanges initiated by other Internet users as well as those you initiate Estimates of data usage for example the size of downloadable files will vary from what you actually use You will be charged for additional data used in transporting and routing on the network If you use a Pre
58. l attempt to register to the network using the information provided in the default connection profile A connection profile provides Sprint with the necessary information to identify your card and access your network account Wireless Connection Manager loj xj Fie Tools Window Help Connection Status Duration 00 04 02 Total Bytes Sent 28027 Connect Total Bytes Received 1952 Signal Strength lt Spri Sprint e SP http 7www_sprintpcs com Ready fl Figure 14 Wireless Connection Manager main window Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 19 Controlling Compression In order to optimize the connection speed and enhance your wireless experience data has been compressed You may turn off compression by selecting Compression from the File menu see Figure 15 Wireless Connection Manager 5 xj File Tools Window Help Configuration Properties Activation 0 v Compression Sp rint http 77www sprintpcs com eal Figure 15 Compression Option window When data is being compressed the compression icon will appear in the main window under Signal Strength see Figure 16 Wireless Connection Manager 7 5 xj File Tools Window Help m Connection Status Duration 00 00 57 Total Bytes Sent 4812 Total Bytes Received 1565 r Signal Strength Ss Sp rint http 77www sprintpcs com Connected Bl
59. less specification or negligent use of the Products or use other than in a normal and customary manner c Products which have been opened repaired serviced modified or altered by anyone other than Vendor or anyone not authorized by Vendor in writing d Products which have been damaged due to fire flood acts of third persons acts of God or other acts which are not Vendor s fault and which the Product is not specified to tolerate e normal wear and tear cosmetic damage and shipping damage f Products which have been operated outside published maximum ratings g consumables h cost Section 7 84 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information of installation removal or reinstallation of the Product i signal reception problems unless caused by a defect in material or workmanship j Products on which the original identification marks warranty stickers or serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible or k Products designated by Vendor as beta site test samples experimental developmental reproduction sample incomplete or out of specification Products This limited warranty is not transferable to any third party including but not limited to any subsequent purchaser or owner of the Products Any transfer or resale of any of the Products will automatically terminate Vendor s warranty coverage of such Products This limited warranty is only valid in the United States and does not cover customer edu
60. mber ESN The ESN is aunique number given to each card as a means of identification PRL Version This field displays your card s Preferred Roaming List PRL version Firmware Version This field displays the firmware version your card uses Hardware ID This field displays your card s hardware identification number Section 2 44 The Wireless Connection Manager Modem Type This field displays your PCS Connection Card model Manufacturer This field displays the name of the manufacturing company of the card Detailed Status Report Window To access the Detailed Status Report window select Detailed Status Report from the Tools menu The Detailed Status Report window contains two tabs General and History Connected Total Bytes Transferred 49508 Total Bytes Sent 49315 Total Bytes Received 193 Date Total Bytes Were Last Cleared 5 29 2002 OK Figure 50 Detailed Status Report window General The General tab see Figure 50 contains the following items Current Status Bar This status bar displays the card s current network connection status Total Bytes This field displays the total number of bytes the card has Transferred sent and received during the network session Total Bytes Sent This field indicates the amount of data bytes the card has sent during the current network session Total Bytes Received This field indicates the amount of data bytes the card has received during the current network
61. mium Service including services provided by third parties but for which you are billed on your PCS Invoice you will be charged for data used in transport and routing in addition to the charge for the Premium Service You will be charged for partial and interrupted data downloads or other use including re sent data and for unsuccessful attempts to reach Web sites and use other applications and services including those resulting from dropped network connections Your invoice will not separately identify the number of kilobytes attributable to your use of specific sites sessions or services used Specific additional information about PCS Vision wireless services including pricing included kilobytes and combining with other PCS Service Plans is available in our standard sales collateral for PCS Vision wireless Service Plans or at wwwsprintpes com PCS Voice Command PCS Voice Command is an optional service that allows you to place calls by using speech recognition technology Calls to 911 or similar emergency numbers cannot be placed through the PCS Voice Command feature Airtime and applicable long distance charges for a call completed from your Number using the PCS Voice Command feature begin when you press or activate the TALK or similar key s and end when your call is terminated by hitting the END key or by returning to the PCS Voice Command platform If you initiate and complete another call without leaving the PCS Voice Command
62. nager with your Internet applications See Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager on page 17 for more information Section 1 16 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager In This Section gt Wireless Connection Manager Main Window gt Controlling the Wireless Connection Manager gt System Tray Icons gt Using the Web Messaging Feature gt Using the Optimized RAS Option gt PCS Connection Card Configuration Window gt PCS Connection Card Configuration Settings gt PCS Connection Card Properties Window gt Detailed Status Reports Window gt About Wireless Connection Manager Window he Wireless Connection Manager application allows you to monitor and control the operation of your PCS Connection Card This section describes the functions of the various fields and windows contained in the Wireless Connection Manager application Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Connection Manager Main Window When you launch the Wireless Connection Manager application the main window will open see Figure 13 Wireless Connection Manager BI x File Tools Window Help r Connection Status Duration 00 04 02 Total Bytes Sent 28027 Connect Total Bytes Received 1952 r Signal Strength pri Ww rint http www sprintpcs com Ready Figure 13 Wireless Connection Manager main window The main window consists of the follo
63. o continue with the Installer GAOR Mia aan is protected by copyright law and Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any n of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and willbe EEEE to the maximum extent possible under law C a Figure 1 Welcome window Section 1 8 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 3 Read the information displayed onscreen and click Next to continue The License Agreement window will appear see Figure 2 2 Wireless Connection Manager Setup x License Agreement Please read the following License Agreement Scroll down to see the rest of the agreement Discleier a and Limitation of Liability Novatel wireless Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of its products Novatel wireless Inc assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of its products Novatel Wireless Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion or loss of data as a result of malfunction or repairs Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss z C do not agree Tread and agree to the above terms Figure 2 License Agreement window 4 Read the agreement and select I read and agree to the above terms if you are satisfied with the agreement 5 Click Next to continue The Start Copying Fil
64. of the card s signal If two or more bars are shaded green the card s signal strength is adequate If less than two bars are shaded green the signal strength is poor and it will be difficult to establish and maintain a network connection How do find out what version of the Wireless Connection Manager Software I m using Open the main window and select About Wireless Connection Manager from the Help menu The software version release date and copyright information will be displayed in the About Wireless Connection Manager window How do find out what version of firmware my PCS Connection Card is using Open the main window and select Properties from the File menu The card s Firmware Version and Hardware ID will be displayed in the File Properties window l have forgotten my User name and Password What do do Call PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 How can I tell if I have PCS Service Both the Wireless Connection Manager and your PCS Connection Card indicate whether you have service The Wireless Connection Manager Software indicates the card s connection status in the current status bar located on the main window The card s LED light emitting diode indicator will flash red if there is no service available The Wireless Connection Manager won t recognize my User name or Password What do do Call PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 Section 4 56 Troubleshooting Ti
65. on Manager 33 5 Select Other for What type of modem do you want to install and click Next see Figure 34 Install New Modem What type of modem do you want to install C PCMCIA modem card c ii Figure 34 Install New Modem Windows 98SE 6 The Add Remove Hardware Wizard will launch Select Don t detect my modem I will select it from a list and click Next see Figure 35 Add Remove Hardware Wizard E Install New Modem Do you want Windows to detect your modem eS Windows will now try to detect your modem Before continuing you should 1 Ifthe modem is attached to your computer make sure it is tuned on 2 Quit any programs that may be using the modem Click Next when you are ready to continue lt Back Cancel Figure 35 Add Remove Hardware Wizard Section 2 34 The Wireless Connection Manager 7 Select Sprint from the Manufacturers drop down list The PCS Software Modem automatically appears in the Models text window see Figure 36 Add Remove Hardware Wizard a Install New Modem om Select the manufacturer and model of your modem If your modem is not listed or if you have an installation disk click Have Disk Manufacturers Models Smart Modular Technologies 4 PCS Software Modem Sonix Commun Ltd Sprint PCS Standard Radio Telecom AB w Phe ae mean i Have Disk lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 36 Add Remove
66. ook at wireless Section 3 PCS Vision 49 2 Accessing the Web With Your VY PCS Connection Card Launching the Web To launch the Web From the card s main menu highlight Web and select Launch Your User Name When you buy a PCS Connection Card and sign up for service you re automatically assigned a User name Then when you use PCS Vision your User name is submitted to identify you to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network The User name is also useful as an address for email and instant messaging as a way to personalize Internet services and as an online virtual identity A User name is typically based on the customer s name and a number followed by sprintpcs com For example the third John Smith to sign up for PCS Vision Services might have jsmith003 sprintpcs com as his User name If you want a particular User name you can visit wwwusprintpces com and get the name you want as long as nobody else has it Note If you already have a PCS Mail User name that will automatically become your PCS Vision User name Your User name will be automatically programmed into your PCS Connection Card You don t have to enter it Note PCS Vision services are not available in certain Affiliate markets See Service Area Guide for coverage details Section 3 50 PCS Vision a Messaging Now you can send and receive email and instant messages on select PCS Connection Cards These appear on your screen as Page Text and incl
67. p number is a local number gt Login Your username for the dial up network Password Your password for the dial up network gt Domain Your domain name for the dial up network if applicable Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 37 4 Enter the name you would like to assign to the new dial up connection and click Next to continue see Figure 41 New Connection Wizard xi What would you like to call your new Connection My Connection Figure 41 New Connection Wizard 2 5 Click Finish to store the new dial up connection see Figure 42 New Connection Wizard E xj Store your new Connection Your new Dial up Networking Connection will be called This Connection will be stored on your PC Click FINISH to store this Connection or click BACK to make changes Figure 42 New Connection Wizard 3 Section 2 38 The Wireless Connection Manager Editing a Dial up Connection Once you have configured new connections to your dial up networks you can edit the connection properties as necessary To edit a dial up connection 1 Select File Edit Connection 2 The Edit Connection window will appear see Figure 43 Choose the connection you wish to edit from the Select connection list xi Select connection My Connection Delete Enter the settings for your third party service Phone Number 8585551212 Login Usemame Note Password If you have questions about these settings I
68. page 28 Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 23 Total Bytes Fields The Total Bytes fields are displayed in the main window see Figure 21 and in the General tab of the Detailed Status Report window see Figure 22 The last date the byte totals were cleared is also displayed in the General tab For further information on the Detailed Status Report window see Detailed Status Report Window on page 45 Wireless Connection Manager 5 x File Tools Window Help Connection Status Duration 00 04 02 Total Bytes Sent 28027 Connect Total Bytes Received 1952 Signal Strength gt Sprint http www sprintpcs com Ready fal Figure 21 Wireless Connection Manager main window zix General History Ready Total Bytes Transferred 0 Total Bytes Sent 0 Total Bytes Received 0 Date Total Bytes Were Last Cleared Figure 22 Detailed Status Report window Important The data displayed in the Total Bytes fields is for general information only and is not intended to be used for billing purposes Section 2 24 The Wireless Connection Manager Clearing the Total Bytes Fields You may clear the Total Bytes fields by using the Clear Bytes command located under the Tools menu on the main window see Figure 23 Wireless Connection Manager 5 x File Tools Window Help Co SEs D Detailed Status Report Total Bytes Sent 0 Total Bytes Received 0 Signal Streng
69. ps Troubleshooting Error Messages One of the following error messages may be displayed if your card is unable to connect to the network The card is not responding properly The card is not present No service Theconnectionfailed because the card was not found There is no answer Card is already in use You are directed to wait between 15 30 seconds and to then re launch the Wireless Connection Manager Software If the same message appears you may have not inserted the card or installed the card drivers properly Remove and reinsert the card into the PC card slot Your computer should beep when it has detected the card If the computer does not detect the card re install the software This message could indicate that your card is not inserted into the PCcardslotcorrectly or that the card software was not properly installed Remove and reinsert the card and re launch the Wireless Connection Manager application If the card is not detected reinstall the software If this message is displayed there is no service available at this time The network may be busy or undergoing maintenance Try connecting to the network at a later time or moving to another location If this message is displayed verify that the card is properly inserted or that another device or application is notusing the card s COM Port such as HotSync If this message is displayed the card s signal strength could be inadequat
70. ressly approved by Novatel Wireless Inc could void compliance with regulatory tules and thereby your authority to use this equipment Warning EMI United States FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver gt Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Section 6 Safety and Regulations 63 Warning EMI Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment st
71. rst 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 Aportion the black section of the card will remain outside the computer s PC card slot This section contains the card s antenna and the LED light emitting diode Because the card is not entirely contained in your computer s PC card slot it is important to remove the card when transporting your laptop or notebook To remove your card you must first stop the card using the PC card tray icon located in the bottom right corner of your desktop Click the icon and select Stop from the dialog box Once your card has been stopped press the PC card eject button located on your computer and remove the card completely from the PC card slot Section 1 12 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card Activating Your PCS Connection Card To launch the Wireless Connection Manager double click the shortcut icon placed on your desktop or select Start Programs Novatel Wireless Wireless Connection Manager If your card was not previously activated once the Wireless Connection M
72. s User s Guide introduces you to the PCS Connection Card and Wireless Connection Manager Software through easy to follow instructions We know your time is valuable and that is why we have designed this guide to be used in a building block format or in stand alone sections You will get the most out of your card and software if you read each section However if you d like to get right to a specific feature simply go to that section Follow the instructions in that section and you ll be ready to use your card in no time If you require additional information or help visit www sprintpcs com or call PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 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 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card In This Section gt Your PCS Connection Card gt PCS Connection Card Components gt System Requirements gt Care and Maintenance of Your PCS Connection Card gt Installing the Wireless Connection Manager Software gt Inserting and Removing Your PCS Connection Card gt Activating Your PCS Connection Card his section walks you through the basics of getting started with your new PCS Connection Card including installing the Wireless Connection Manager Software and inserting and activating
73. se telephone PCS Customer Service Solutions to set up your PCS wireless network account Ifyou 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 call 1 888 715 4588 You should have the following information available Your billing address Your Social Security or Tax ID number Your driver s license number A pen and paper to write down your account information Yv v Vv During this call PCS Customer Service Solutions will help you select your service plan and guide you through the activation process Section 1 14 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card 3 Click Next when you are asked for your card s Electronic Serial Number ESN The third PCS Connection Card Activation window will appear which displays your card s ESN in the top field see Figure 10 PCS Connection Card Activation Step 3 of 5 ZZ x When the Sprint Customer Care advocate asks for the Electronic Serial Number ESN please provide the following number 58000134A gt Sprint When the Sprint Customer Care advocate provides you with the activation code please enter the number below lt Back Cancel Figure 10 PCS Connection Card Activation window 3 4 Carefully repeat the Electronic Serial Number to the Service Representative You will then be given an activation code 5 Enter the activation code into the bottom field of the PC
74. session Date Total Bytes This field displays the date the byte totals were last cleared Were Last Cleared Section 2 The Wireless Connection Manager 45 The History tab see Figure 51 displays the date time and current card and network session activities This tab is useful when attempting to diagnose problems with either your card or your network connection Detailed Status Report 21x General History 3 13 2002 02 51 PM Searching for network 3 13 2002 02 51 PM Ready Figure 51 Detailed Status Report window History About Wireless Connection Manager Window To access the About Wireless Connection Manager window see Figure 52 select About Wireless Connection Manager from the Help menu xi Wireless Connection Manager Version 1 02 11 Tuesday May 28 2002 NOVATEL WIRELESS Copyright 2001 2002 Novatel Wireless Inc All rights reserved Figure 52 About Wireless Connection Manager window This window contains information about the Wireless Connection Manager application including gt The software version gt The date the software was released gt The copyright information Section 2 46 The Wireless Connection Manager Updating the Wireless Connection Manager Software The Wireless Connection Manager will automatically check periodically for available updates to its software version To manually check for software updates select Start gt Wireless Connection Manager Update see Fi
75. th a Spri gt Sprint http 77www sprintpcs com Ready PIE Figure 23 Clear Bytes command The date you last cleared the Total Bytes fields is displayed in the General tab of the Detailed Status Report window see Figure 22 The Wireless Connection Manager Section 2 25 Locking and Unlocking Your PCS Connection Card Locking Your PCS Connection Card The Wireless Connection Manager application contains a lock feature which allows you to temporarily disable your card s ability to call or connect to the network Once you unlock your card you may again access the network To lock your card 1 Click the Lock button located in the bottom right corner of the Wireless Connection Manager main window The Confirmation window will appear see Figure 24 Confirmation x Do you want to lock this device No Figure 24 Lock Confirmation window Select Yes to lock the device 3 You can also access the Device Lock Option by selecting Configuration from the File menu to open the PCS Connection Card Configuration window see Figure 25 x m Network Service r Current System Time Automatic is 04 52 PM m Receive Next Call As r Current CDMA Time 04 57 PM m Device Lock Option r Preferences C Lock Unlock Show Connection Properties Set Lock Code IV Enable Sound Alerts Cancel Figure 25 PCS Connection Card Configuration window Section 2 26 The Wireless Conne
76. tional act or omission NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE WE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PROVIDING OR FAILING TO PROVIDE SERVICES PHONES OR OTHER EQUIPMENT USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES Section 7 80 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS OR COST OF REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THIS SECTION SURVIVES TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT Indemnification You indemnify and defend us our partners directors officers employees and agents from and against any claim action damage liability and expense arising out of or in connection with 1 your acts or omissions that occur in connection with your use of the Services or equipment used in connection with the Services and 2 any communications you make or receive using the Services This indemnification extends to and includes any attorney s fees and costs incurred by us arising from any actions or claims to which this indemnification applies or from the contesting of the applicability of this provision This section survives termination of this Agreement MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES ANY CLAIM CONTROVERSY OR DISPUTE OF ANY KIND BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AND THE COMPANY AND OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES AGENTS AFFILTATES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT STATU
77. ude numeric messages as well as text PCS Messages Signing Up for Web Updates With Web Updates you can have news and information sent directly to your PCS Connection Card at the times you choose To select the information you want sent to your card 1 From your computer log on to the Internet 2 Go to the site from which you want to receive information A few of the sites you can visit are America Online Yahoo MSN and ebay The location where you request updates within each site will vary 3 Where indicated on the site input your 10 digit PCS Phone Number followed by messaging sprintpcs com For example 5551234567 messaging sprintpcs com Upon completing the registration process you should begin receiving updates on your card as requested Section 3 PCS Vision 51 wa Email Using Email With Email you can set up an account at no additional charge and perform many of the typical email functions from your PCS Phone that you can from your personal computer You can manage your Email Account from your PCS Phone or personal computer at www sprintpcs com You can also access other select email providers from the Web Accessing Email Messages To access Email Messages 1 2 From the Web home page select the Messaging folder From the Messaging folder select Email If you re a first time user prompts will help you set up your email account by establishing a User name and password To view your
78. udgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction If any party files a judicial or administrative action asserting a claim that is subject to arbitration and another party successfully stays such action or compels arbitration the party filing that action must pay the other party s costs and expenses incurred in seeking such stay or compelling arbitration including attorney s fees Notices You may get our current address for written notice by calling PCS Customer Service Solutions Written notice to you is sent to your last known address in our invoicing records Written notice is deemed delivered 3 days after deposit in the U S mail postage prepaid and properly addressed Unless required by this Agreement or Applicable Laws 1 you may notify us by calling PCS Customer Service Solutions and 2 we may notify you by leaving a message for you on your PCS Phone answering machine or with your answering service Notice addresses may be changed by giving notice as provided in this section Choice of Law Jurisdiction This Agreement is governed by and must be construed under federal law and the laws of the State of Kansas without regard to choice of law principles You agree to submit yourself to the personal jurisdiction of the courts in the State of Kansas General If either of us does not enforce any right or remedy available under this Agreement that failure is not a waiver of the right or reme
79. us on or after the effective date of the changes you accept the changes If you do not accept the changes you may terminate Services but see Termination and Changing PCS Service Plans For purposes of the Agreement use includes keeping the right to access the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network by not terminating Services You may not modify the Agreement except for your PCS Service Plan see Termination and Changing Service Plans Service Plan You may be eligible for a fixed length PCS Service Plan Term Service Plan or for a month to month Service Plan Non Term Service Plan We determine the Service Plan for which you qualify We may offer non identical Service Plans to different individuals or entities Services and coverage under some Service Plans may be more limited than available under other Service Plans Your Service Plan sets out the charges for Services and is your Service Plan until that Service Plan is changed you switch to a different Service Plan or your Services terminate Your Service Plan may require that you make a deposit prepayment or a series of deposits or prepayments or be subject to an account spending limit before Services are activated or maintained Changing Service Plans If you are on a Non Term Service Plan you may change to a different Service Plan for which you qualify Any change is effective at the start of your next full invoicing cycle unless otherwise specified by us at the time that
80. who terminates Services and c a reactivation fee if we agree to reactivate Services to you If Services are terminated before the end of your current invoicing cycle i the monthly recurring charge is not prorated to the date of termination and ii you Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 73 will not receive a credit or refund for any unused minutes in your Service Plan Account Spending Limit If we agree to provide Services to you on an Account Spending Limit basis we will tell you your Account Spending Limit before we start Services to your Number or as reasonably practicable after the limit is imposed If we require a deposit for you to establish or keep Services on an Account Spending Limit basis we will hold the deposit as partial guarantee of payment for Services see Deposits Charges for Services accrue against your Account Spending Limit as they are incurred We may charge an initial ASL start up fee We may charge a monthly ASL service fee in addition to your recurring monthly service charge We may suspend Services to your Number without prior notice to you when your account balance reaches your Account Spending Limit Services are restored when you have paid any past due balance and pay a specified minimum amount to reduce your account balance below your Account Spending Limit We may change this minimum amount at any time upon notice to you You may pay any past due balance and the minimum amount by
81. wide PCS Network When roaming you are subject to the limitation of liability provisions and other applicable rules imposed by the roaming service provider Interruption of Service We may give credit for a continuous interruption of Services for more than 24 hours on a case by case basis Interruptions caused by your negligent or willful actions or by failure of equipment or service not provided by us or by causes beyond our reasonable control do not qualify for credit We may provide you with an airtime credit of one minute for a call that is disconnected because of transmission limitations caused by atmospheric geographic or topographic conditions and that you redial within one minute of disconnection You must notify us within 24 hours of the disconnection to request credit Phones and Other Equipment Phones and other equipment may be purchased and returned as provided in the purchase documents We are not the manufacturer of the phones or other equipment The only warranties on the phones or other equipment are any limited warranties extended by the manufacturers We have no liability in connection with the phones and other equipment or for the manufacturers acts or omissions Lost or Stolen Equipment If your phone or other equipment is lost or stolen you must notify us by calling PCS Customer Service Solutions You are responsible for all charges for Services provided to the Number for the lost or stolen equipment before you not
82. wing items Duration This field indicates the length of time connected Total Bytes Sent This field indicates the amount of data bytes the card has sent during the current network session Total Bytes Received This field indicates the amount of data bytes the card has received during the current network session Connect or This button allows you to Connector Disconnect from the Disconnect Button network depending on the currentstate of the card If the card is locked when attempting to connect you will be prompted to unlock it before connecting Signal Strength This display indicates the card s signal strength If Status Bar adequate signal strength is present several of the five bars willbeshaded green The greater number ofbarsfilled the stronger the signal strength Section 2 18 The Wireless Connection Manager Sprint URL Clicking http www sprintpcs com will take you directly to the PCS Web page when connected PCS Connection Card This status indicator located at the bottom of the main Status window displays the card s network connection status Mail I ees Si Clicking this button will open the Web Messaging window which allows you to view any messages you have received Lock Icon Ta This button allows you to lock or unlock your card Controlling the Wireless Connection Manager Connecting to the Network To connect to the network click Connect from the main window see Figure 14 The card wil
83. you place your change order If you Section 7 Terms and Conditions amp Warranty Information 67 change or add a different Service Plan or service feature and the change is effective prior to the start of your next full invoicing cycle you will be invoiced a prorated amount We may require a service charge for implementing any change directed by you as well as the Service Plan or optional service features you select If you are on a Term Service Plan your ability to change to another Service Plan may be limited and we may require you to pay a termination fee as set out in your Service Plan Use of Services and Equipment Availability You must be at least 18 years old to subscribe to our Services We may require you to provide proof of your age and identity If you are under 18 years old you may be eligible for certain Services that have Account Spending Limits if a person 18 years or older is also named as a subscriber on the Account Services and equipment may not be used for any unlawful fraudulent or abusive purpose By requesting Services you agree that you will not use Services and equipment in any unlawful fraudulent or abusive manner You may not resell or lease Services or equipment to anyone Services are available within the operating range of the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Coverage and quality of Services may be affected by conditions within or beyond our control including atmospheric geographic or topographic conditions

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