Kyocera KPC650 User manual

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Verizon Wireless
VZAccessSM Manager User Guide
for the
Kyocera KPC650 PC Card

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Table of Contents
KPC650 PC Card Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................1
Checklist .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
About this guide ...............................................................................................................................................................................1
About your Kyocera KPC650 PC Card ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Power Management ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Other Features and Benefits .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Storage ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Installation and Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................3
Notebook PC Installation Precautions .............................................................................................................................................3
System Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................................3
Setup Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Step 1: Install PC Card Drivers ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Step 2: Install VZAccess Manager ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Step 3: Run theVZAccess Manager Setup Wizard .................................................................................................................. 6
Step 4: Install Your KPC650 PC Card. ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Ejecting the KPC650 .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
VZAccess Manager from Verizon Wireless ........................................................................................................................12
Supported Services ........................................................................................................................................................................12
NationalAccess and BroadbandAccess defined ..................................................................................................................... 12
VZAccess Manager Tools .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network, 1xEV-DO/1xRTT/CDMA) Features ...........................................................................13
Wi-Fi Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Other Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Getting Started with VZAccess Manager ....................................................................................................................................... 14
About the Connect View ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Connecting .............................................................................................................................................................................15
Warning Messages ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Setting Dial Up Connections ................................................................................................................................................... 18
VZAccess Manager Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
General Preferences .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
WWAN Preferences ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Wi-Fi Preferences ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Additional VZAccess Manager Features ........................................................................................................................................30
The Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
The Toolbar Buttons ............................................................................................................................................................... 31
Minimizing the Interface .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
The Tools Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 32
The Options Menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 32
The Help Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Text messaging .............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

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Sending a text message ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Setting TXT preferences ......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Venturi Compression Software ...........................................................................................................................................36
Supported Protocols ...................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Using Venturi ................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Venturi Icons ........................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Venturi Options ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Using Venturi .......................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Downloading Venturi .............................................................................................................................................................. 38
Settings in other Applications ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
Sync Applications ................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Proxy Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Instructions for AOL Users ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
Using E-mail with VZAccess ................................................................................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................50
WWAN (CDMA/1xRTT/1xEVDO) ...................................................................................................................................................50
Wi-Fi ...............................................................................................................................................................................................53
Venturi ............................................................................................................................................................................................56
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................................................59
Kyocera Wireless Consumer Liminted Warranty ..............................................................................................................61
Regulatory and Safety Information .....................................................................................................................................63
Regulatory Notices .........................................................................................................................................................................63
Safety Information .......................................................................................................................................................................... 64

KPC650 PC Card Introduction Checklist
User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650 1
KPC650 PC Card Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Kyocera KPC650 PC Card. The KPC650 is a dual-band 1X EVDO
PC card that enables you to communicate wirelessly from your laptop at high speeds. Using the Kyocera KPC650
together with Verizon Wireless’ Broadband Access and NationalAccess provides you with a nationwide, mobile
wireless data solution that gives you the coverage and speed you need.
Broadband Access is Verizon’s premier data service, offering you one of the fastest, fully mobile wireless Internet
data solutions available today. This ultra-high-speed wireless service provides you with typical speeds of 500 kbps
with bursts up to 2.4 Mbps.
NationalAccess is the name for Verizon’s national wireless Internet service. This 3rd generation data service, also
referred to as 1XRTT, or 1X, enables you to access the Internet, email and attachments, as well as business
applications at speeds bursting up to 144 kbps. The average speed is 40−60 kbps.
Note: Before using the KPC650, please be sure you review the ”Safety Information” on page 64.
Checklist
The following items are included in your kit:
• The KPC650 Wireless PC Card Modem
• Quick Reference Guide
• KWC installation CD, which contains the software and the user guide
• Verizon Welcome CD, which contains pertinent Verizon Wireless information, along with an interactive user guide.
About this guide
This user guide contains all the information you need to properly install and use your KPC650. Before you can begin
using the KPC650, it is essential that you follow the proper instructions for installation. You must first load the
software provided on the CD-ROM included in the kit before you insert the KPC650 into your notebook PC. This
initial setup process takes just a few minutes and you’ll soon be on your way to wireless freedom. An overview of the
steps detailed in the ”Setup Instructions” on page 3 follow:
• Load the drivers and software, located on the Installation CD and follow the setup instructions.
• Insert the KPC650 into your notebook’s PC Card slot when prompted.
• Activate your account when prompted by the Activation Wizard.
• Connect to the Verizon Wireless NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess network.

About your Kyocera KPC650 PC Card KPC650 PC Card Introduction
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About your Kyocera KPC650 PC Card
The KPC650 is a dual-band 1X EVDO PC card modem designed to fit into a Type II
PCMCIA 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.
Note that the KPC supports SMS, but does not support voice services.
Power Management
The KPC650 is 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.
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 MSM6500 chipset
• Supports 3G network technologies
• Optimized data rates of up to 2 Mbps in receive mode and up to 144 kbps in transmit mode
• Equipped with all necessary host software and drivers for various operating systems
• Works at lower battery voltage and operates at a greater speed than standard PC Card interface.
• Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess compatible (download speeds 2.4 Mb/sec max, 300−500 kbps typical)
• Verizon Wireless NationalAccess compatible (40−60 kbps)
• VZ Access Manager compatible
• Memory (FLASH/RAM): 128/64 MB
• 32-bit Cardbus interface
• Integrated dual band main antenna and a dial-band chip-based diversity antenna
• Supports external accessory antenna for enhanced diversity performance
• LED service indicator
• Supports 2-way Short Message Service (SMS)
• External accessory antenna for enhanced performance
Storage
• When not in use, fold the antenna down and store in a compartment where the card can be protected from being
crushed or broken.
• Store your KPC650 in a dry and clean place. Storage temperature: −30° to 65°C [86° to 149°F].
• Do not apply adhesive labels to the KPC650. This may cause the card to jam inside the PC Card slot of your
notebook PC.
• The antenna extends freely. Do not force or hyper-extend the antenna. This may cause it to break.
• The KPC650 easily fits into the PC Card slot. Forcing the KPC650 into the PC Card slot may cause considerable
damage.
• Protect your card from liquids, dust and excessive heat.

Installation and Configuration Notebook PC Installation Precautions
User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650 3
Installation and Configuration
Notebook PC Installation Precautions
Warning: DO NOT insert the KPC650 PC card before you install the software onto your notebook PC. Once you install
the software, and drivers you will be prompted to insert the KPC650 into the Type II PC Card slot
Once the card is inserted, do not physically remove the KPC650 from the PC Card slot until you have
completed the Unplug/Eject process. Removing the card improperly may cause a fatal error to your PC.
System Requirements
Your KPC650 functions in notebook PCs with these Windows®operating systems:
Windows® 98 SE: Note that you may need the original Microsoft Windows 98 installation CD.
Windows® Me
Windows® XP
Windows®2000
To install the KPC650 and the software, these minimum system resources are required:
Card slots:Type II PC Card slot (CardBus)
Disk Drive:CD-ROM
Memory:32 MB
Disk Space:14 MB
Processor:Pentium 166 MHz or higher
Dial Up Networking:DUN bound to TCP/IP
For VZW Access Manager, you also need
Optional Wi-Fi adapter for Wi-Fi access
Internet browser software for Internet access or the software used by your company for network access
Verizon Wireless wireless data service
Setup Instructions
Important: VZAccess Manager software must be installed before you insert the KPC650 PC Card in to the
computer for the first time. Only after the software has been installed can Windows successfully detect and
configure the PC Card.
Step 1: Install PC Card Drivers
1. Insert the Installation CD into your notebook PC’s CD-ROM drive. If set up does not automatically start, click the
Start button on the taskbar and choose Run. Type D:\Start (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click
OK.
2. Select Install KP650 Drivers option install the drivers onto your computer.
Important: Do not insert the PC Card until Step 4.

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Step 2: Install VZAccess Manager
1. From the CD-ROM, choose Install VZAccess
Manager to begin the installation process.
The VZAccess Manager installation
program opens. Click Next.
2. The VZAccess Manager License Agreement
appears. To install and use this product you
must agree with the terms of the VZAccess
Manager License Agreement. Select I agree
with this software license agreement.
Click Next tocontinue.
3. Choose a destination folder for your files, or
use the default location.
4. Click Next to continue.

Installation and Configuration Setup Instructions
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5. Click Next to begin installing VZAccess
Manager components onto your computer.
6. During this step the VZAccess Manager
components product are being installed
onto your computer. Installed files will be
placed within the destination folder
specified in Step 3 above.
7. Installation is now complete. Click Finish.
The setup program will automati-
cally create a VZAccess Manager
shortcut on your desktop.
Proceed to the continued instructions on
page 6.

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Step 3: Run the VZAccess Manager Setup Wizard
After you have successfully completed the installation process of VZAccess Manager, you are ready to install the
VZAccess Manager program. The steps in the Setup Wizard are critical to the proper operation of VZAccess Manager
when using your WWAN or Wi-Fi device to connect to the Internet wirelessly.
1. The VZAccess Manager software setup
automatically launch when you complete
initial setup.
If setup did not automatically ini-
tiate, double-click on the
VZAccess Manager icon to begin
the installation process, if t.
2. Click Next at the Welcome screen to
continue the installation process.
3. Specify the type of wireless device that you
intend to use with VZAccess Manager by
selecting either
Detect both Wi-Fi and WWAN
or
Detect WWAN device only (1xEV-DO/1xRTT/
CDMA).
For the purposes of this guide, Detect
WWAN device only (1xEV-DO/1xRTT/
CDMA).. Please note that your experience
may be different if you use a different
selection.
4. Click Next to continue.