Audiovox Verizon Wireless PC CARD PC 5220 User manual

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Welcome to the Mobile Connection Manager 3
About this Guide 3
Checklist 3
About your PC5220 Wireless PC Card Modem 3
What is the Mobile Connection Manager? 4
Caring for your PC5220 5
What is 3G CDMA? 5
The Basics 6
CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC5220
on Your Notebook PC 7
Installation Precautions 7
System Requirements 8
Software Installation 8
Installing the Mobile Connection Manager 8
Driver Installation 10
Account Activation 11
Establishing a Connection 12
Power On/Off the PC5220 12
Exiting the Mobile Connection Manager & Removing the
PC5220 from your Notebook PC 13
CHAPTER 3 Using the Mobile Connection Manager 15
My Mobile Connection Manager 15
Understanding The Indicator Area and Icons 15
Signal Strength Indicator 16
Service Indicator 16
Roaming Status 17
Connection Indicator 17
Connection Time 17
Byte Counter 17
Service Status Dialog Box 18
Understanding the Action Buttons 19
Settings 19
Settings: General Tab 19
Settings: About Tab 20
Call Log 21
Help 21
System Tray Shortcut 22
CHAPTER 4 System Tray Mode 23
System Tray Icon 23
System Tray Menu 24

2
CHAPTER 5 Understanding Alert Windows 25
Call Dropped Alert 25
Card Eject Alert 25
Connection in Progress Alert 25
Power On Card Alert 25
Reset Call Log Information 26
Software Mismatch Alert 26
Tray Mode Alert 26
CHAPTER 6 Networking and Dial-up Connections 27
Windows Networking 27
CHAPTER 7 Frequently Asked Questions 28
CHAPTER 8 Regulatory Information and Safety and Hazards 30
CHAPTER 9 Licensing Agreement 33
CHAPTER 10 LIMITED WARRANTY 36

3
CHAPTER 1 Welcome to the Mobile Connection Manager
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Verizon Wireless PC5220 PC
Card! The PC5220 is a 3G CDMA2000 1XEV-DO product that enables you to
communicate wirelessly from your laptop at high speeds.
This product is simple to install and use. The Mobile Connection Manager software
allows you to easily monitor your connections and customize your settings.
NOTE: Before using the PC5220, you MUST review the Safety Information outlined
on page 29.
About this Guide
This Owner’s Manual contains all the information you will need to properly install
and use your PC5220. Before you can begin using the PC5220, it is essential that
you follow the proper instructions for installation.
You must load the Mobile Connection Manager software located on the CD-ROM
that was included in your kit before you insert the PC5220 into your notebook PC.
This initial setup process just takes a few minutes and you’ll soon be on your way
to wireless freedom.
Checklist
Double-check that the following items are included in the kit when you unpack it:
•A PC5220 Wireless PC Card Modem
•The Installation CD that contains the Mobile Connection Manager software
& Owner’s Manual
•A Quick Start Guide
About your Verizon Wireless PC5220 PC Card
The Verizon Wireless PC5220 is a wireless PC Card modem designed to fit into a
Type II PC Card slot available on most notebook PCs. This uniquely designed card
allows you to connect to the Internet, send and receive email efficiently, connect to
your company’s network, and maximize productivity when away from the office.
CardBus: another name for “advanced PC Card,” the CardBus
interface works at lower battery voltage and operates at a gr
eater
speed than the standard PC Card interface.

4
Power Management
Designed to take advantage of the power management and system overhead
benefits offered by the standard 32-bit CardBus electrical interface that minimizes
power consumption.
Unique Antenna Design
The PC5220 includes an innovative antenna design that optimizes data rate
transfer speeds and sensitivity.
Other Features and Benefits
•A Type II PCMCIA format supporting the CardBus I/O interface
•Supports North American PCS (1900 MHz) and Cellular (800 MHz) bands
•Based on the QUALCOMM MSM5500 chip set
•Supports 3G and 2G network technologies
•Optimized data rates of up to 2.4 Mbps in receive mode and up to 153.6
kbps in transmit mode
•Equipped with all necessary host software and drivers for various operating
systems
•Provides 1xEV-DO and 1x services
What is the Mobile Connection Manager?
The Mobile Connection Manager is a user-friendly application designed to assist
you in managing the PC5220. With this application you can easily monitor and
customize your connections.
The Mobile Connection Manager software guides you through the wireless
connection process. Similar to a mobile phone display, the user interface of the
Mobile Connection Manager instructs you when to insert the PC5220 into your
Antenna
Service LED

5
laptop, advises you on network availability, displays the time of your session and
amount of data being transferred and received, and when your connection
becomes dormant. Other features allow you to customize your settings, review
your connection history, and access a digital help file.
Caring for your PC5220
Storage:
1. When not in use, fold the antenna down and store in a compartment where
the card can be protected from being crushed or broken.
2. Do not apply adhesive labels to the PC5220. This may cause the card to
jam inside the PC Card slot of your notebook PC.
3. The antenna extends freely, do not forcefully hyper-extend the antenna.
This may cause it to break.
4. The PC5220 should easily fit into the PC Card slot. Forcing the PC5220 into
the PC Card slot may cause considerable damage.
5. Your PC5220 should be stored in a dry and clean place (Storage
temperature: -30° to 65°C [86°to 149°F]). Protect your card from liquids,
dust and excessive heat.
What is 3G CDMA?
CDMA2000, also known as 3G, is a code-division multiple access (CDMA) digital
spread-spectrum technology. CDMA2000 can support mobile data
communications at speeds ranging from 144 kbps or 2.4 Mbps.
Your PC5220 leverages an advanced variant of CDMA2000, called CDMA2000
1xEV-DO. CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology delivers peak data speeds of 2.4Mbps
and supports applications such as MP3 transfers and video conferencing.
Often times when using a dial-up connection, a "network busy" signal
appears. That's because there are "bottlenecks" slowing down the network. With
the spread spectrum technology of CDMA these frustrating bottlenecks are
eliminated. In fact, CDMA technology allows a network to handle more calls than
competing digital technologies.
What about privacy? The secure CDMA network is designed with digital coding
that is recognized only by the base station and unintelligible to eavesdroppers.
For more information on CDMA, visit the CDMA Development Group website:
www.cdg.org.

6
The Basics
Before you can begin using the PC5220 you will need to load the software on your
notebook PC and configure the PC5220. Here is a brief overview of the steps
outlined in the next section:
•Load the Mobile Connection Manager software, located on the Installation
CD and follow instructions
•Insert the PC5220 and Install the drivers into your notebook’s PC Card slot
when prompted by the Mobile Connection Manager
•Connect to the Verizon Wireless high-speed CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Network

7
CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager
and PC5220 on Your Notebook PC
Installation Precautions
WARNING: DO NOT insert the PC5220 before you install the Mobile Connection
Manager software onto your notebook PC. Once you install the Mobile Connection
Manager software, you will be prompted to insert the PC5220 into the Type II PC
Card slot.
WARNING:Once the card is inserted, do not physically remove the PC5220 from the
PC Card slot until you have completed the Unplug/Eject process (please refer to
page 13 for Unplug/Eject instructions). Removing the card improperly may cause a
fatal error to your PC.
NOTE: If you have a previous version of the Mobile Connection Manager application
installed on your notebook PC, you will need to remove the application by utilizing
the Add/Remove Programs Windows utility. Once removed, proceed with the
installation procedures of the current version located on your Installation CD.
Uninstalling the Mobile Connection Manager software –WINDOWS XP:
1. Go to: Start>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs
2. Select Mobile Connection Manager and click Change/Remove
3. Next select Remove and click OK to proceed when prompted
4. You will need to restart your Laptop PC in order to complete the uninstall
Uninstalling the Mobile Connection Manager software –WINDOWS 2000:
1. Go to: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs
2. Select Mobile Connection Manager and click Change/Remove
3. Next select Remove and click OK to proceed when prompted
4. You will need to restart your Laptop PC in order to complete the un-install
Uninstalling the Mobile Connection Manager software –WINDOWS 98 and ME:
1. Go to: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs
2. Select Mobile Connection Manager and click Add/Remove
3. Next click OK to proceed when prompted
4. You will need to restart your Laptop PC in order to complete the un-install

8
System Requirements
Before you begin the installation process, check that your notebook PC supports
the following system requirements.
1. Your PC5220 functions in notebook PCs with these Windows® operating
systems:
Windows®98SE
Windows®ME
Windows®XP
Windows®2000
NOTE: This card is not designed to function in handhelds and Pocket PCs and
does not support Windows CE, SMS or voice services.
2. In order to install the PC 5220 and the Mobile Connection Manager
software, these minimum system resources are required:
Card slots: Type II PC Card slot (CardBus)
Disk Drive: CD-ROM
Memory: 32 MB
Disk Space: 14MB
Processor: Pentium 150MHz or higher
Dial Up Networking: DUN bound to TCP/IP
NOTE: Windows 98:
You may need the original Microsoft Windows 98 installation CD.
NOTE: If you are planning to upgrade your Microsoft operating system, you will
need to uninstall the Mobile Connection Manager first. Once the Mobile Connection
Manager is removed, proceed with the operating system upgrade. After these steps
are complete, you will need to reinstall the Mobile Connection Manager.
Software Installation
Installing the Mobile Connection Manager
The installation CD-ROM that was included in the PC5220 kit is equipped with the
Mobile Connection Manager software. This software is required for installation and
is essential for optimum performance of your PC5220.
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The Setup program should launch automatically and a Welcome window will
appear.
NOTE: If the Setup program does not launch automatically, select Start>Run and
enter d:\Setup.exe, where d is the designation for the CD-ROM drive.
3. Click Next on the Mobile Connection Manager Setup 'Welcome Window.

9
4. Please read the Licensing Agreement carefully and click Yes to agree to the
terms.
5. Click Next to install the software in the default folder. You may choose to
install a different folder by clicking the Browse button.
6. If you prefer to have the Mobile Connection Manager launch automatically
each time your notebook PC starts up, click to checkmark the Run Mobile
Connection Manager at Start up checkbox. If you prefer to add the Mobile
Connection Manager shortcut to your desktop, place a checkmark in the
Desktop Shortcut checkbox. Click Next.
NOTE: Windows®2000 and XP only:
Please read the “Signature Not Found” notice and click OK to proceed.
7. Wait for the Setup Status to load 100% and the window will close
automatically.
NOTE: Windows®2000 and XP only:
A “Digital Signature Not Found” window may appear. The Mobile Connection
Manager is compatible with other versions of Windows®; it will not cause any
operating errors. Please disregard the notice and click Yes or Continue Anyway
to proceed with installation. (Continue to step 8)
8. Installation of the Mobile Connection Manager is complete. Click Finish or
OK.
NOTE: Windows 98 ONLY: Allow your computer to fully reboot before
proceeding with the insertion of the PC5220 PC Card and Drivers.
NOTE: Windows ME ONLY: If prompted to restart your laptop PC, it is
recommended that you do so at this time before proceeding with the insertion of
the PC5220 PC Card and drivers.
9. Skip to step 11 if you did not check the option Run Mobile Connection
Manager at Start up from the Mobile Connection Manager Setup window
(refer to step 6).
10. Skip to step 12 if you did check Run Mobile Connection Manager at Start up
from the Mobile Connection Manager Setup window (refer to step 6).
11. If you selected the Desktop Shortcut option only from the Mobile Connection
Manager Setup window (refer to step 6) in order to manually launch Mobile
Connection Manager, double-click on the Mobile Connection Manager
Icon located on your desktop or access the Mobile Connection Manager
from the Start menu: Start>Programs>Mobile Connection Manager.

10
12. The Mobile Wireless Connection Manager will launch. Do not insert the
PC5220 until you have followed the instructions for driver installation and
proper insertion of the PC5220. See Installing the Drivers to your Notebook.
Driver Installation
WARNING: Once the card is inserted, do not physically remove the PC5220 until
you have completed the Unplug/Eject process. Removing the card improperly may
cause a fatal error.
NOTE: Before inserting the PC5220 into your notebook PC’s PC Card slot, it is
recommended that you remove the Installation CD from your CD-ROM drive.
1. Insert the PC5220 into your notebook PC’s PC Card Slot with the label
facing up. Then, raise the antenna so that it is fully extended and pointed up
at a 90° angle. Use in any other configuration may exceed FCC RF
Exposure Limits.
driver:
a driver acts like a translator between the device and programs
that use the device.

11
2. Once you have inserted the card properly, your Windows operating system
will notify you that new hardware has been detected.
NOTE: Windows XP only:
The Hardware Detection Wizard will launch upon insertion of the PC5220. Follow
the on screen instructions. This three-step wizard process will perform five
times. The Found New Hardware Wizard may appear asking to select a USB Root
Hub. If so, click Next to continue, accepting the already highlighted default USB
Root Hub.
NOTE: Windows 2000 and XP only:
A “Digital Signature Not Found” window may appear more than once. Please
disregard the notice and click Yes or Continue Anyway to proceed with
installation.
NOTE: You may hear a short beep each time the PC5220 is inserted and
removed from your notebook PC. This is normal. It is an audible notification
from your notebook PC communicating that it recognizes new hardware.
3. Once you have properly inserted the PC5220 into your notebook PC’s Type
II PC Card slot and activated the card, the Mobile Connection Manager will
notify that it is ready to connect to the network (See Establishing a
Connection).
Account Activation
For your convenience, the Verizon Wireless PC5220 has been pre-activated.
If a message appears, explaining that the PC5220 cannot be activated, contact
Verizon Wireless customer service 1-800-2-JOIN-IN (1-800-256-4646).

12
Establishing a Connection
1. Once you have properly inserted the PC5220 into your notebook PC's Type
II PC Card slot (See Installing the Drivers to your Notebook PC), the Mobile
Connection Manager will notify that it is “Ready” to connect to the network.
2. Click the Connect button to establish a connection.
3. The Mobile Connection Manager will take a few moments to connect to the
network. The dialog box at the bottom of the Mobile Connection Manager
window will display the word Connected to notify that a connection has been
established. The Connect button will change to read Disconnect.
NOTE: If you have not activated your PC5220, an Activation Alert Notification will
be displayed once you click the Connect button explaining that you must
activate your card in order to establish a session.
NOTE: "No Service" message is displayed when the PC5220 cannot locate the
network. "Connected" message is displayed once a connection is established.
4. To end the connection, click the Disconnect button.
5. The dialog box will return to the “Ready state” to notify you that your session
is no longer active.
Power On/Off the PC5220
To “power-off” or “power-on” the PC5220, click on the Mobile Connection
Manager icon found in your system tray: . Select “Power Off Card” or “Power On
Card” from the menu.

13
NOTE: Powering Off the PC5220 does not mean that you have exited the Mobile
Connection Manager application.
WARNING: Do not eject the PC5220 from your notebook until you have followed the
Unplug/Eject Hardware instructions for proper removal. Removing the card
improperly may cause a fatal error to your PC.
Exiting the Mobile Connection Manager & Removing the PC5220 from your
Notebook PC
1. When you have completed your current session, click Disconnect on the
Mobile Connection Manager to ensure that you are disconnected from the
network. (This will make the data connection inactive).
2. Click on the Mobile Connection Manager icon found in the system tray.
3. Select Exit from the menu. (This will close the Mobile Connection Manager
and the icon will disappear from the system tray).
4. After the Mobile Connection Manager has exited, left-click on the
Unplug/Eject Hardware in the system tray.
5. A menu will appear.
Windows98andMEONLY:Select"StopAirPrimeUSBOpenHostController"

14
Windows 2000 ONLY: Select “Standard Open HCD USB Host Controller”
Windows XP ONLY: Select “ Lucent USB Open Host Controller”
6. Once the "Safe to Remove Hardware" message appears, click OK.
7. You may now remove the PC5220 from your notebook. When removing the
PC5220, always grip it by the sides of the card rather than from the top.
Pulling on the antenna over time may damage the card. If available, use the
Card Ejector tool on your laptop.

15
CHAPTER 3 Using the Mobile Connection Manager
My Mobile Connection Manager
The Mobile Connection Manager is turned on automatically when your laptop starts
up, unless you turned this option “off” in the previous section, Software Installation.
This view of the Mobile Connection is called Full Mode. An alternate view, called
the System Tray Mode,is described later in this section, titled: System Tray Mode
(Connection Status Icon and Menu).
Full Mode:
Understanding The Indicator Area and Icons
Depending on the PC5220’s operating mode, different indicators will be displayed.

16
Signal Strength Indicator
The Signal Strength icon displays when the Mobile Connection Manager is
turned on. The bars indicate the strength of the radio signal. Four bars signify that
the signal strength is at its maximum peak. The strength will change depending on
where you are.
This displays when no signal is available or when the Mobile Connection
Manager is turned off. The antenna symbol is red and the bars are dimmed. When
this occurs, no connection is possible for one of the following reasons:
•You are outside of a CDMA network coverage area
•The signal strength is too weak
•A network problem is preventing the PC5220 from obtaining service
•The Mobile Connection Manager is not turned on or the PC5220 has not
been inserted
•The antenna is not raised to a 90° angle
Service Indicator
or
The Service Indicator icon will display which network service is currently available
at your location, 3G1xEVDO, 1x, or 2G.
1xEVDO service This default icon signifies that the
1xEVDO network is available. The MCM
will default to the best available network
connection once connected. (For
example: if all three connection types are
available, the MCM will select the
1xEVDO connection first, by default)
1x service This icon appears if the 1x and 2G
networks are available.
2G This icon signifies that only the 2G
network is available; the 1xEV-DO icon
will be “off” (gray).
No service The icon is “off” (gray) when no service is
available.

17
Roaming Status
The Roaming Status icon indicates the roaming status of your PC5220. When
you are roaming, you are using the network of another service provider that offers
coverage outside of your local coverage area. This typically happens when you are
out of your coverage area.
When the indicator is “on” (solid black) you are roaming within a
“preferred” roaming area. When the icon is blinking, you are
roaming within a CDMA network, but not in a “preferred” zone.
When the indicator is “off” (dimmed), you are within the Verizon
Wireless local coverage area. You are not roaming.
NOTE: Your coverage area and billing charges depend upon the type of account
you have. There may be surcharges for roaming service that varies based on
whether you are in a preferred roaming area or a non-preferred roaming area.
Contact Verizon Wireless customer service to learn more about the roaming options
available to you.
Connection Indicator
The Connection Indicator icon signifies that a connection is established. The
icon will flash while you are in the process of connecting and will then remain static
once you are connected.
If the Connection Indicator icon is gray, there is no connection nor is a
connection attempt in process.
Connection Time
The Connection Time field displays the duration of the current data call or
connection. The timer begins as soon as a connection is established.
The time format is 00hrs: 00min: 00sec.
Byte Counter
The Byte Counter displays the amount of data transferred and received during as
soon as a connection is established in measurements of Kilobytes and Megabytes.
For 0 to 999KB: “XXX KB” format (I.e., “7 KB,” “68 KB,” or “768 KB”)
For 1MB and up: “XXX.X MB” format (I.e., “1.0 MB,” “3.2 MB” or “343.3 MB”)

18
Service Status Dialog Box
The Service Status Dialog Box explains the current status of your PC5220.
Service Status
Dialog Description Associated icon graphic
Please insert
Card No card is detected The system tray icon
displays gray
Card is Off PC Card is powered off The system tray icon
displays gray
Ready Service is available or
appear in the Indicator
area and the system
tray icon displays blue.
No Service No service is available This icon will
be gray
Connecting Attempting to make a
connection This icon will flash
Connected-A connection is established
(3G1xEVDO, 1x active or
dormant)
Dormant /
Connected
A connection is established
but no data transfer is in
progress
The system tray icon
displays yellow
Disconnecting Disconnecting the current
call None
Call Dropped Call is dropped; transient
state returning to Ready None

19
Understanding the Action Buttons
The Action Buttons allow you to customize the Mobile Connection Manager and monitor
your connections.
Settings
The Settings tool allows you to customize the Mobile Connection Manager. Once you
click on this button a pop-up window with two tabs will appear:
§General
§About
Settings: General Tab
Option Choices Description
Start in System
Tray Mode -In Full Mode
(default)
-In
System
Tray
Mode
You are able to customize the viewing mode of
the Mobile Connection Manager. Click “System
Tray Mode” to monitor your connections from
the system tray only (See System Tray Mode,
page 22). If you prefer to monitor your
connections in Full Mode view, select the default
option, “In Full Mode”.
Run Mobile
Connection
Manager at
Startup
-On
(default)
-Off
This default setting can be changed during
installation. Refer to Installing the Mobile
Connection Manager, step 6.
Call Drop Alert
-On
(default)
-Off
This option is checked by default. It enables a
pop-up window and audible alert when the
connection is dropped.
Tray Mode Alert -On
(default)
-Off
When minimizing the mobile Connection
Manager from Full Mode to managing the
Mobile Connection Manager from the system
tray mode, an alert will appear asking if you wish
to minimize the Mobile Connection Manager or
close the application.
Card Eject
Warning -On (default)
-Off
Upon exiting the Mobile Connection Manager
application, a message regarding proper PC
Card eject instructions appears.
NOTE: The Mobile Connection Manager does not
offer the option to establish a network connection
automatically.

20
Roaming Pull-Down Menu:
Managing the roaming feature of the PC5220 is simple. The roaming option is “Enabled”
by default; hence the PC5220 will automatically roam when you are traveling outside of
your local coverage area.
If you prefer to manually monitor the roaming activity on your PC5220, turn the roam
feature off by selecting “Disabled” from the pull-down menu. Each time you attempt to
establish a connection outside of your local coverage area, turn the feature “on” by
selecting “Enabled” from the pull-down menu.
Network Pull-Down Menu:
You are able to customize your network connections by selecting your preferred
network connection preferences.
Automatic: The PC5220 will connect to the best performing network available
(1xEV-DO or 1xRTT)
1xRTT: The PC5220 will search for a connection to the 1xRTT network only.
1xEV-DO: The PC5220 will search for a connection the 1xEV-DO network only.
Settings: About Tab
The About Tab provides useful information about the your device and provides
direct access to a digital Help file. See Settings, Help (Page 20).