Pantech Sprint PX-500 User manual

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Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
PX-500
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“ Going Forward ” logo,
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Table of Contents
Welcometo Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Section 1: Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Basics . . . . . . .1
1A. Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . .3
YourSprint Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CDMA Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
AboutThis Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1B. Getting StartedWithYour Sprint Mobile BroadbandCard 7
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The Sprint Mobile BroadbandCardSoftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Care andMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1C. Installing the Sprint MobileBroadband Card . . . . . . . . .11
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installingthe Sprint PCSConnectionManager Software . . .15
Inserting and Removing theSprint Mobile Broadband Card 17
ActivatingYour Sprint Mobile BroadbandCard . . . . . . . . . . .21
Section 2: Using the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card . . .23
2A. Sprint PCS Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Sprint PCS Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Starting Sprint PCS Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
The Sprint PCS Connection ManagerWindow . . . . . . . . . . . .28
TaskbarIcons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Sprint PCS Connection Manager Menu Options . . . . . . . . . .38
Accessing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
2B. Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Overview of Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
ActivationWizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Alert Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Connection History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Device Info & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Links(Notebook PCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
About Sprint PCS Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
2C. TroubleshootingTips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
ProblemCauses and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Reinstalling the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Driver . . . .59
Resolving Resource Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Using the MenuTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Section 3: Sprint PowerVisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
3A. Sprint PowerVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Sprint PowerVision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Section 4: Technical Specifications and
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
4A. TechnicalSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
ReceiverSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
HardwareSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
4B. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Section 5: Safety andTerms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . .87
5A. Safety and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
5B. Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Terms and Conditions of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Welcome to Sprint
Wearecommittedtobringingyou thebest wireless
technology available,andwe built ournetworkright
fromthe start,sonomatterwhereyouareon the
Nationwide Sprint PCS®Network,allyourserviceswill
workthe same.
When it comes to mobile connectivity, the Sprint Mobile
Broadband CardTM 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 your company data is truly at
your fingertips.
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and
with your new Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and
Sprint PCS Connection Manager SoftwareSM through simple,
easy-to-follow instructions.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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ii
Introduction
This User’s Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and
all the features of your new wireless Sprint Mobile
Broadband Card. It’s divided into five sections:
⽧Section 1: Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Basics
⽧Section 2: Using the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
⽧Section 3: Sprint PowerVision
⽧Section 4:TechnicalSpecificationsand RegulatoryInformation
⽧Section 5: Safety andTerms & Conditions
Throughout the guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special
shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most
of your new card and service.TheTable of Contents and
Index will help you locate specific information quickly.
You’ll get the most out of your card if you read each section.
However, if you’d like to get right to a specific feature, simply
go to that page. Follow the instructions in that section and
you’ll be ready to use your card in no time.
Note: 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.

Sprint Mobile Broadband
Card Basics
Section 1

2

Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card 3
Section 1A
Introducing the Sprint Mobile
Broadband Card
In This Section
⽧Your Sprint Mobile BroadbandCard
⽧CDMANetworks
⽧PackageContents
⽧AboutThisGuide
This section introduces the basic features and functions of
your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, the materials included
with your card, and an overview of the sections in this user’s
guide.
IntroducingYour Card

4 Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
Your Sprint MobileBroadband Card
Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card fits into aType II PC Card slot
(available on most notebook PCs) and functions as a wireless
network card.
This card allows you to:
䢇Accessyourcompanynetwork.
䢇Sendand receiveemail.
䢇Accessthe Internet.
CDMANetworks
The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card operates over a type of
wireless network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access).
To use the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, you need an
account that gives you access to a CDMA network.
Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio
frequency bands.The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
PX-500
takes advantage of the high-speed CDMA 1xEV-DO network
and operates on the
1900 MHz band.
The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card utilizes CDMA 1xEV-DO
technology enabling real-time high-speed wireless access to
email, the Internet, or your company network.The card runs
on most current Windows-compatible laptop or desktop
computers. 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 supports Internet connections
with data rates up to 2.4 Mbps (downlink from the network)
and 153 kbps (uplink to the network). 1xEV-DO Rev. A
supports Internet connections with data rates up to 3.1 Mbps
(downlink from the network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink to the
network).
Tip: More information about CDMA networks is available on the CDMA
Development GroupWeb site, www.cdg.org.

Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card 5
A Network Card
The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card is a true network card,
functioning just like the network cards familiar to most
business computer users. Once installed and configured, the
card connects instantly to the CDMA network with just a few
mouse clicks.To surf theWeb, just insert the card, click a few
buttons, and launch the Internet browser.To access your
company network, you may need to launch an extranet client
that is set up by your company.
Tip: To optimize speed and data transmission when accessing your
company email, work in “Offline”mode and synchronize periodically.
Do not use the Preview Pane; save attachments or drag and drop them to
a desktop folder before opening them, rather than opening them in the
email. For more detailed information, access the Microsoft white paper
at http://www.microsoft.com/office/outlook/evaluation/perform.doc.
PackageContents
Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card package contains the
following components:
䢇Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
PX-500
䢇Start Here Guide
䢇User’s Guide and Warranty
䢇Installation CD containing the Sprint PCS Connection
Manager Software
IntroducingYour Card

6 Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
AboutThis Guide
This user’s guide is designed to provide you with all the
information you need to install and use your Sprint Mobile
Broadband Card.
䢇
Section 1 gives you an overview of the card and its basic
features and provides instructions for installing your
Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and Sprint PCS Connection
Manager Software.
䢇
Section 2 provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for
using the card.
䢇
Section 3 introduces Sprint PowerVision Services.
䢇
Section 4 provides electrical, radio frequency, regulatory
notices and other specifications for the Sprint Mobile
Broadband Card.
䢇
Section 5 provides important safety and liability
information and theTerms and Conditions of use for the
Sprint Mobile Broadband Card.

Section 1B: Getting Started 7
Section 1B
Getting Started With Your
Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
In This Section
⽧GettingStarted
⽧The Sprint Mobile BroadbandCardSoftware
⽧Careand Maintenance
This section describes the basics of getting started with
your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and Sprint PCS Service,
and how to maintain your card.
Getting Started

8 Section 1B: Getting Started
GettingStarted
Beforeyoucanbegin usingyour card, youmust:
1. Install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager
Software, including the Sprint Mobile Broadband
Card driver software.
2. Activate your Sprint PCS account (unless the card has
been preactivated).
3. Configure the card to use your account.
TheSprintMobile Broadband
Card Software
The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card comes with the
following software:
䢇
Sprint PCSConnectionManagerSoftware allows you to
manage the card’sactions and monitor your connections.
䢇The
driversoftware establishes the interface between the
card and theWindows®operating system.
The software must be installed before you insert the card for
the first time.

Section 1B: Getting Started 9
Careand Maintenance
As with any electronic device, the Sprint Mobile Broadband
Card must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation.
Follow these guidelines in using and storing the card:
䢇Do not apply adhesive labels to the card.They may cause
the card to become jammed inside the card slot.
䢇Do not force the card into your
Type II PC Card slot. Forcing
the card into a slot may damage the connector pins.
䢇Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.
䢇Store the card in a safe place.
䢇When moving your computer, always remove the
card from the PC Card slot to avoid any damage.
Getting Started

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Section 1C: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card 11
Section 1C
Installing the Sprint Mobile
Broadband Card
In This Section
⽧GettingStarted
⽧Installing theSprint PCS Connection ManagerSoftware
⽧Insertingand Removingthe Sprint MobileBroadbandCard
⽧ActivatingYour Sprint MobileBroadband Card
This section guides you through the steps necessary to
install your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and make it
operational on a notebook PC.
InstallingYour Card