Novatel Ovation U727 User manual

Getting started guide
3G Novatel Wireless
U727 USB modem

Please note that using your Mobile Internet Stick to transmit data on
a pay per use basis will result in per megabyte data usage charges at
the Bell Mobility rates current at the time of usage. THESE FEES CAN
BE HIGH.
We encourage you to minimize these changes by subscribing to a data
plan that includes sufficient data usage for your individual needs. Data
plans are available at a variety of included usage levels. Usage over
that which is included in your individual plan, is also charged at the per
megabyte rate identified in your plan.
Finally please note data roaming rates may apply if you are
transmitting data through your Mobile Internet Stick on one of Bell
Mobility’s roaming partners’ network. THESE FEES VARY WIDELY. PLEASE
ENSURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THESE RATES WHEN PLANNING TO
TRANSMIT DATA ON A BELL ROAMING PARTNER NETWORK.
Visit bell.ca/coverage for more information.
Visit: bell.ca/datapricing or call 1 866 235-5249
(1 866 BELL-BIZ) for more information.
Important information about data usage charges

Thank you for purchasing the 3G Novatel Wireless U727 USB modem
from Bell. This two-in-one Mobile Internet Stick with memory storage
(microSD card sold separately) will enable you to connect to the
Internet using the 3G network and have access to storage space at
your fingertips.
This guide provides an overview of your new device and details on
how to configure your computer for use with this Mobile Internet Stick.
• Gettingstarted
• InstallingtheMobileConnectBasicsoftware
• ActivatingyourMobileInternetStick
• UsingyourMobileInternetStick
• Hardwareoverview
• Troubleshooting
Welcome

Getting started
Before activating your Mobile Internet Stick, ensure you have the
following:
• ABellwirelessaccountwithadatarateplan(Ifyoudon’thavean
account or a data rate plan, go to your nearest Bell store, Bell wireless
dealer or speak with a Bell account representative to get set up.)
• YourMobileDirectoryNumber(MDN)/
phone number
• YourMobileStationID(MSID)
• YourUnlockKey
• YourElectronicSerialNumber(ESN),
located on the device bar code label
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To install and operate the Mobile Internet Stick, ensure
your computer has the following system resources:
Operating system
USB ports
Communication ports
I/O Resources
Memory
Disk space
Disk drives
Microsoft® Windows XP or Windows Vista™
1 type A USB port
2 free COM ports
1 IRQ, 4,096 bytes of I/O space
128 MB
20 MB
CD-ROM drive

Installing the Mobile Connect Basic software
Mobile Connect Basic from Bell is a software application that allows
you to manage your wireless connections over the 3G network. This
software is preloaded onto the Mobile Internet Stick and can be
installed on your computer; no CD required.
Under the Start Menu, select Control Panel. A new window will open
up; select User Accounts & Family Safety, then select User Accounts
and then Turn User Account Control on or off. Lastly, deselect Use User
Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer, and click OK.
You may need to restart your computer.
1. Insert the Mobile Internet Stick into an available USB port on your
computer. You will be prompted to install Mobile Connect Basic.

2. Follow the Mobile Connect Basic InstallShield® Wizard. It will guide
you through the process of installing the Mobile Connect Basic
application. Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the
installation. To continue with the installation, you must click Agree to
accept the terms of the License Agreement.
3. Select Restart or Finish to complete the installation. Once the
installation procedure is complete, you may be required to restart your
computer. If a restart is not required, Mobile Connect Basic will launch
automatically. If your computer restarts, launch the Mobile Connect
Basic application by clicking on the Mobile Connect Basic desktop icon.
Select Install/Run Mobile Connect Basic. If this prompt does not appear, you
can manually install the software by selecting Start > Run > d:\setup.exe.
Note: The drive letter assigned to the USB modem by the computer’s
operating system may be different (e:\, f:\, g:\, etc.).

4. When Mobile Connect Basic runs, it will check if your Mobile Internet
Stick has been activated. The modem must be activated to operate
on the Bell Mobility network. Mobile Connect Basic will begin the
automatic activation process.
Activating your Mobile Internet Stick
The automatic activation process will make a connection to the Bell
Mobility network. Should the process fail, Mobile Connect Basic will
prompt you to retry the activation or to try manual activation.
For manual activation, you will need the following information:
• YourMobileDirectoryNumber(MDN)/phonenumber
• YourMobileStationID(MSID)
• YourUnlockKey

This information can be provided by your nearest Bell store, Bell
wireless dealer or account representative. Enter this information when
prompted by Mobile Connect Basic.
The Activation Wizard will prompt you to enter your Unlock Key. Type
the six-digit number into the field provided and click Next.
The Activation Wizard will also prompt you to enter your Mobile
Directory Number (MDN) and Mobile Station ID (MSID). Enter these two
numbers into the fields provided.

5. After successful first-time activation, Mobile Connect Basic is now
ready to use. The main screen will appear.

To disconnect, click the Disconnect button.
The Mobile Connect Basic main program window indicates the status
of the Mobile Internet Stick and enables you to establish a network
connection. Some of the key indicators and buttons include:
To connect to the Internet, click the Connect button on the Mobile
Connect Basic main program window.
Using your Mobile Internet Stick
Note: To disable roaming and only connect to the Bell Mobility network,
select Home Only in the Roaming Selection entry in the Tools Menu.
A. Connect/Disconnect
B. Signal strength
C. Status display
D. Usage counters
E. Minimize button
F. Tools menu
G. Roaming indicator
Connect or disconnect from the Bell Mobility wireless network
Graphically illustrated Bell Mobility wireless network
signal status
Indicates the availability of the network and status of
current network connection
An overview of the data you have transmitted and received,
plus a total sum for your reference
Minimize Mobile Connect Basic to the Windows® System Tray
Select various configuration options, set preferences or
reactivate your modem
Notification that your network connection is with a Bell
partner network (roaming rates will apply)