Novatel Minstrel 540 User manual

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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by Novatel Wireless, Inc. unless such commitment is expressly given
in a covering document.
The information herein is the exclusive property of Novatel Wireless Inc. No part of this publication
may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic storage, repro-
duction, execution, or transmission without the prior written consent of Novatel Wireless, Inc.
© 2000 Novatel Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.
Microsoft®,Windows®,Microsoft®Pocket Internet Explorer,Microsoft®Pocket Outlook,and
Microsoft®ActiveSync®are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries. All other brand names and product names used in this
document are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive owners.

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Welcome.................................................................................................................................4
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................5
Requirements.............................................................................................................6
Overview of the Minstrel 540 Modem.........................................................................7
Overview of the Minstrel 540 Software.....................................................................11
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................12
Installing the Software..............................................................................................13
Attaching the Minstrel to the Jornada.......................................................................14
Configuring the Minstrel............................................................................................17
Connecting to the Internet........................................................................................21
Working with the Minstrel 540............................................................................................23
Managing the Network Connection ..........................................................................24
Using the Minstrel 540 Help .....................................................................................28
Using the HP Jornada Software...............................................................................30
Glossary...............................................................................................................................32
Glossary A-Pp ..........................................................................................................33
Glossary Pr-Si ..........................................................................................................34
Glossary Sl-Z............................................................................................................35

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Welcome
Welcome to the Minstrel 540 User Guide. This guide provides information on the many compo-
nents and features of your Minstrel 540 Wireless IP modem, including the following:
• A general overview of the Minstrel 540 modem and software
• Instructions to help get you started with your Minstrel 540 so you can download
web pages and send and receive email almost immediately
• Detailed information about working with your Minstrel 540
Caution
To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements for portable transmitting devices, the user
should generally maintain a separation distance of 4 cm between the person’s body, and the
device and its antenna. The hands and wrists have a higher exposure limit because they are
extremities, and the device should be used in a hand-held, hand-operated configuration only.
This device has been tested for compliance with a separation distance of 4 cm from a person's
body. The operating configurations of this device generally do not support normal transmissions
while it is carried in pockets or holsters next to a person’s body.
Technical Support
If you have any questions or comments about your Minstrel 540, please contact the Novatel Wire-
less Technical Support team.
WWW: www.novatelwireless.com/support/index.html
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Getting Started

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Requirements
The following is required to set up and use your Minstrel 540 for sending and receiving data across
the Internet:
• An HP Jornada 540-series Pocket PC
•Microsoft®ActiveSync®software to allow you to communicate between your
desktop PC and the Jornada
• Modem application software for the Jornada (included with your Minstrel)
• An account with a Wireless IP service provider in your area
• Application software for your Jornada such as an email client and web browser
Wireless IP service is available from your local cellular carrier in most North American cities.
Check your product packaging or www.novatelwireless.com for service provider contact informa-
tion.

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Overview of the Minstrel 540 Modem
The Minstrel 540 Wireless IP modem has many important features, including three status indicator
LEDs, a latch for attaching the unit to the Jornada, and a DC jack for powering the unit and charg-
ing the battery using the supplied AC adapter.
Information on the LEDs is provided in the section following. For more information on the latch
and the DC jack, refer to sections Attaching the Minstrel to the Jornada and Charging the Bat-
tery, respectively.

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Status Indicator LEDs
The Minstrel 540 has three LED indicators that allow you to easily determine the status of various
modem parameters.
Service LED
The LED labeled with the icon below indicates the status of the connection to the Wireless IP net-
work.
The table below explains the various states of this LED.
Color State Meaning
Green Solid The Minstrel is registered to the Wire-
less IP network and, therefore, data
can be sent and received across the
Internet.
Green Solid but flashes off
every 5 seconds The Minstrel is registered to the net- work but is in sleep mode.
Green Flashing quickly The Minstrel is attempting to register
to the network.
Green Flashing slowly TheMinstrelisattemptingtolocatea
service provider.

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Data/Message Waiting LED
The LED labeled with the icon shown below is used to indicate the transfer of data and provide
notification of waiting messages.
The table below shows the various states of this LED and their meanings.
Color State Meaning
Green Flashing The Minstrel is sending or receiving
data.
Red Flashing The Minstrel has received a push
message notification. Push messag-
ing must be enabled for this to occur.
For more information on push mes-
saging, refer to the Minstrel 540 Help
file included with the software.

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Battery LED
The LED labeled with the icon below indicates the state of the Minstrel’s internal battery.
The table below describes the various states of this LED.
For more information on charging the battery, refer to the section entitled Charging the Battery.
Color State Meaning
Green Flashing The Minstrel’s battery is being
charged. The Minstrel is being pow-
ered by the AC adapter.
Green Solid The Minstrel’s battery is fully charged
and the AC adapter is still plugged in
and, therefore, powering the unit.
Red Flashing The Minstrel’s battery is low and
requires charging.