Sierra Wireless AirCard 710 User manual

AirCard®710/750 Wireless Network
Card
User Guide
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Preface
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Important Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, trans-
mission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data
may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when
wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless network card are
used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the
Sierra Wireless network card should not be used in situations
where failure to transmit or receive data could result in
damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including
but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property.
Sierra Wireless, Inc. accepts no responsibility for damages of
any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or
received using the Sierra Wireless network card, or for failure
of the Sierra Wireless network card to transmit or receive such
data.
Safety and Hazards Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirCard®710/750 wireless
network card in areas where blasting is in progress, where
explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical
equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which
may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such
areas, the Sierra Wireless network card MUST BE POWERED
OFF. The Sierra Wireless network card can transmit signals
that could interfere with this equipment.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless network card in any aircraft,
whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the
Sierra Wireless network card MUST BE POWERED OFF.
When operating, the Sierra Wireless network card can transmit
signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the
aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless network
cards may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the
Sierra Wireless network card while in control of a vehicle.
Doing so will detract from the driver or operator's control and
operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces,
operating such communications devices while in control of a
vehicle is an offence.
FCC RF Exposure
Information
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order
FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human
exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy
emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are

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consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S.
and international standards bodies. The design of this wireless
network card complies with the FCC guidelines and these
international standards.
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call
quality, damage the phone, or result in violation of FCC
regulations.
This device has been tested for FCC RF exposure require-
ments in a laptop PC. To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements the AirCard 710/750 PCS GSM modem card
must be operated with a minimum separation distance of
2.0 cm (0.8 inch) (for the AirCard 710) between the user/
nearby persons and the antenna.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC
web site at www.fcc.gov
.
Limitation of
Liability
The information in this manual is subject to change without
notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Sierra Wireless, Inc. SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSE-
QUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA
WIRELESS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSI-
BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE
OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Patents Portions of this product are covered by some or all of the
following US patents:
6327154, D442170, 6199168, 6191741, 6169884, D416857,
5929815, 5890057, 5878234, 5847553, 5845216, 5748449, 5682602,
5629960, 5617106, D372701, D372248, 5515013, D367062 and
other patents pending.
Copyright ©2002 Sierra Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Tr a d e m a r k s Sierra Wireless and the Red Swoosh design are trademarks of
Sierra Wireless, Inc. Heart of the Wireless Machine®and
AirCard®are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.
All product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Comments Your comments and suggestions on improving this documen-
tation are welcome and appreciated. Please e-mail your
feedback to [e-mail]. Thank you.
Consult our web site for up-to-date product descriptions,
documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, trouble-
shooting tips, and press releases:
www.sierrawireless.com

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Table of Contents
Introducing the AirCard® 710/750 Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About the AirCard 710/750 Wireless Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Supported Computer Platforms and Wireless Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The AirCard as a Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Packet Mode Data Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connection Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to Use This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Information You Must Get From Your Service Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SIM Card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Inserting a SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing a SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The AirCard 710/750 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configuring Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Care and Maintenance of Your AirCard 710/750 Wireless Network Card . . . . 9
Installation on Notebook PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Your Internet Connection to Use the AirCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Internet Explorer version 5 and 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the Software (Windows 98, 2000, and Me). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the Software (Windows XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the Driver (Windows XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Inserting the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding User Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Removing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Watcher™ Window and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Launching the Watcher Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Components of the Watcher Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Minimize, Toggle Full/Compact, and Close Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connection Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Call Status Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Indicator Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Right Half of the Watcher Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Taskbar Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Data Connections Through GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Initiating a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Terminating a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Watcher Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The View Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Always On Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Toggle Full/Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The Tools Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SMS Express… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Reading SMS Messages: The Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sending SMS Messages: The Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Exiting the SMS Express Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Options… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Options Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Profiles Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Network Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Display Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Security Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SMS Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sounds Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power Down Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
The Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Help Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
About Watcher… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
The Network Adapter Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Windows 98 and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Switching Primary Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Windows 2000 and XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
On-Line Help and Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Closing the Network Adapter Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Problem Causes and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Reinstalling the AirCard Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Resolving Resource Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
LED Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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1: Introducing the AirCard®710/
750 Network Card
• About the AirCard 710/
750 Wireless Network
Card
• Package Contents
• How to Use this Guide
About the AirCard 710/750
Wireless Network Card
The AirCard®710/750 wireless network card fits into a
standard Type II PC Card slot (available on most notebook
PCs) and functions as a wireless network card. This card
allows you to connect to the Internet, send and receive e-mail,
connect to a corporate network, without the need of a network
cable or phone line. The card uses cellular telephone radio
frequencies and the GSM (Global System for Mobile Commu-
nications) digital telephone infrastructure.
When packet mode service is available (see "Packet Mode Data
Connections" on page 2), the AirCard 710/750 network card
uses the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) infrastructure to
provide an “always-on” data connection, just like an Ethernet
card or other wired network adapter.
Note: Do not insert the AirCard
into your PC Card slot prior to
installing the software. It is
important to install the software
and driver in the correct order.
See Chapter 3 for detailed
procedures.
The AirCard network card includes its own retractable
antenna. The card draws electricity from your computer’s PC
Card slot, so it does not need its own battery power.

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Supported Computer Platforms and
Wireless Networks
Windows Computer Platforms The AirCard 710/750
wireless network card functions in notebook PCs running
Windows 98, Me, XP, and 2000. For more details, see "System
Requirements" on page 11.
GSM Wireless Networks The AirCard 710/750 network
card operates over a type of wireless network called GSM
(Global System for Mobile communications), supported by a
number of wireless carriers in North America and around the
world.
This network technology has many features beyond providing
a wireless link, including SMS (Short Messaging Service, also
known as text messaging) which allows you to exchange brief
text messages with others on the GSM network, whether they
are using a wireless network card on their computer, or simply
an SMS-capable mobile GSM telephone.
To use the AirCard 710/750 network card, you must have an
account that gives you access to a GSM network. For technical
details of supported network frequencies, see "Radio
Frequency and Electrical Specifications" on page 76.
Note: Every GSM network worldwide operates on one of three radio
frequency bands. The AirCard 710 network card operates only on the
1900 MHz PCS band used in North America and in some parts of
Central and South America.
Like GSM mobile phones, the AirCard 710/750 network card
requires a SIM card (also known as a “smart card” or “smart
chip”), provided by your wireless service provider, in order to
function. For more information, see "SIM Card Overview" on
page 6.
The AirCard as a Network Card
Network Card (Packet Mode) Where packet mode service is
available (see the next section), the AirCard 710/750 wireless
network card is a true network card that works just like the
network cards familiar to most corporate computer users (such
as Ethernet and Token Ring cards).
Packet Mode Data Connections
•Packet mode data connections allow the AirCard network
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protocol called General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). Like
Internet connections over cable modems, digital subscriber
lines (DSL), or high-bandwidth corporate connections,
GPRS connections do not consume an entire data circuit—
they break up their data into small chunks called packets,
which share data circuits with other packets from other
users, and find their way across the network to be
reassembled at their destination. Such connections are
known as packet-switched data. The Internet is a packet-
switched network.
To connect to the Internet or your corporate network in
packet mode, you simply insert the AirCard 710/750 PC
Card, click a few buttons, and launch your network soft-
ware—such as a web browser, e-mail client, file transfer
application, or other program. A packet mode connection
behaves as an “always on” connection—you do not need to
dial up each time you connect. Since GPRS efficiently
shares radio and network resources with other GSM users,
wireless service providers typically charge for packet
mode data by the amount of information transmitted, not
by connection time, so you can remain connected indefi-
nitely.
In general, packet mode service is more economical, faster, and
more convenient for most users than dial-up service. However,
since it requires service providers to install GPRS technology
at each cellular radio tower, it is not available everywhere that
GSM coverage is.
Connection Speed
The speed of your wireless network connection depends on a
number of factors, including:
•How your service provider has configured its data
network.
•How many people are using data services in your current
area.
GPRS packet mode data connections (see "Initiating a
Connection" on page 31) are generally much faster than dial-
up connections, but the speed can vary considerably
depending on network configuration and congestion. The
theoretical maximum for GPRS packet mode connections is
171.2 kbps, while in real-world situations, the actual maximum
throughput is about 115 kbps, which is comparable to high-
speed Internet connections such as cable modems and digital
subscriber lines.

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Package Contents
Your AirCard 710/750 package contains the following compo-
nents:
•AirCard 710 or 750 wireless network card with retractable
antenna
•Installation CD containing the AirCard software and this
user guide in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format
•Quick reference card
Your wireless service provider or retailer that supplied your
AirCard 710/750 wireless network card should also provide
you with:
•SIM card, also known as a “smart card” or “smart chip”
How to Use This Guide
This user guide is designed to provide you with all the infor-
mation you need to install and use your network card.
•Chapter 1 (which you are reading) gives you an overview
of the AirCard 710/750.
•Chapters "Getting Started" on page 5 and "Installation on
Notebook PCs" on page 11 provide step-by-step instruc-
tions on installing and configuring the AirCard.
•Chapter "The Watcher™ Window and Indicators" on
page 23 describes areas of the Watcher screen.
•Chapter "Data Connections Through GPRS" on page 31
describes how to initiate and terminate a data connection.
•Chapter "The Watcher Menu Options" on page 33
describes the menu options and the screens that can be
accessed from the menu.
•Chapter "The Network Adapter Manager" on page 53
describes software used to select a network card.
•Chapter "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 57 describes how
to fix problems you may encounter.
•Chapter "Technical Specifications" on page 75 provides
electrical, radio frequency, and other parameters of the
AirCard 710/750 for those who require technical infor-
mation.
•Chapter "Regulatory Information" on page 77 provides
regulatory information.

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2: Getting Started
• Information You Need
From Your Service
Provider
• SIM Card Information
• Care and Maintenance
Before you can begin using the AirCard 710/750 wireless
network card, you must:
1. Obtain certain information from your service provider.
2. Insert the SIM card into the slot in your AirCard PC Card
(page 6).
3. Install the AirCard 710/750 software (page 11).
4. Configure the AirCard to use your account (page 18).
This section provides an overview of this process.
Information You Must Get From
Your Service Provider
Companies that operate GSM networks and provide access to
these networks are called service providers. You must have an
account with a GSM service provider to use the AirCard 710/
750 card.
When you purchase an AirCard, you should also receive a SIM
card that holds your account information. Without a valid SIM
card and a valid account, your AirCard will not work.
To activate your account, your service provider needs from
you:
•Billing information (for example, your credit card infor-
mation) used to collect payment for your network usage
•The FSN (factory serial number) assigned to your card
during the manufacturing process. (This number is printed
on a label on the AirCard.)
•The SIM card serial number (printed on the upper surface
of the SIM card)

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Note: Keep a written record, in a
secure place, of the account
information that your service
provider gives you. You will need
this information if you ever need
to re-enter the account infor-
mation.
You require from your service provider:
•A phone number for your AirCard
•Name of the APN (Access Point Name)
•User name and password, if required by the network
•Whether or not your provider is using header
compression and/or data compression
•If the provider supports the following, then: Primary DNS
and Secondary DNS
SIM Card Overview
Note: If you change GSM
service providers (such as if you
move to a new city), you will
need a new SIM card from your
new service provider. You will
also need to enter your new
profile information into the
Watcher software (see "Config-
uring Your Account" on
page 18).
The SIM card is a small, thin data chip, about the size of a
postage stamp, that identifies your account and your
AirCard 710/750 network card to the GSM wireless network. It
is the same type of card used as a “smart card” or “smart chip”
in GSM mobile phones—in fact, your service provider may
allow you to move the same SIM card between a mobile phone
and your AirCard network card.
Figure 2-1: A SIM Card (Left)
Inserting a SIM Card
To install your SIM card into the AirCard 710/750 network
card, follow these steps:
1. Hold the AirCard 710/750 network card with the label on
top and the antenna closest to you.
2. Locate the thin SIM card slot on the left side of the AirCard
PC Card’s antenna end.
3. Grasp the SIM card as shown, with the metal connectors
on the bottom, the serial number on top, and the corner
notch on the right side closest to you.

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4. Insert the end of the SIM card into the slot, and gently
push it until it clicks into place.
Figure 2-2: Inserting the SIM Card Into the AirCard 710/750 SIM Card Slot
5. Once the SIM card is properly inserted, it should not stick
out significantly from the slot, as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3: A SIM Card Properly Inserted
Removing a SIM Card
To remove the SIM card, you will need a slim object, such as
the tip of a pen or a straightened paper clip, to push into the
eject hole.
1. Place the AirCard 710/750 PC Card on a smooth, hard
surface such as a tabletop, as shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4: Positioning a Pen to Eject the SIM Card

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2. Position your pen or paperclip above the eject hole, which
is on the top surface of the AirCard housing, just to the
right of the SIM card slot (left photo in Figure 2-5).
3. Press down firmly (but without excessive force) on the
eject hole. The SIM card should pop out of its slot.
Figure 2-5: Ejecting and Removing the SIM Card
4. Gently pull the SIM card from the slot until it slides free.
The AirCard 710/750 Software
The AirCard comes with this software:
Note: You must run Watcher
anytime you use the AirCard
710/750 network card.
•An application called Watcher™that you use to manage
the AirCard and monitor your connections
•An application called the Network Adapter Manager that
allows you to switch between the AirCard 710/750 and
other network cards
•The driver software that forms the interface between the
network card and your Windows operating system
The Watcher and the Network Adapter Manager software
should be installed before you insert the AirCard 710/750 for
the first time. Detailed instructions are provided in Chapter 3.
Configuring Your Account
When you run Watcher for the first time, Watcher will
automatically detect that a profile has not been configured.
Watcher will then display a window where you can configure
a profile, using the information that your service provider gave
you. This is described in detail in the section "Configuring
Your Account" on page 18. Once you have configured a profile,
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Care and Maintenance of Your
AirCard 710/750 Wireless
Network Card
As with any electronic device, the AirCard must be handled
with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines
in using and storing the AirCard:
•Do not apply adhesive labels to the AirCard. This may
cause the AirCard to become jammed inside the card slot,
or prevent it from being inserted properly.
•Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the
antenna is fully extended and perpendicular to the card.
The antenna should bend easily at the hinge. Do not force-
fully bend the antenna.
Figure 2-6: Proper Positioning of the AirCard 710/750 Antenna in a Notebook
•When storing or transporting your PC in a case (such as a
notebook case), retract the AirCard antenna and position
the computer where the antenna tip cannot be crushed or
broken.
•The AirCard should fit easily into your computer’s PC
Card slot. Forcing the AirCard into the slot may damage
the connector pins.
•Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat (see
"Environmental Specifications" on page 76 for details).
•When not installed in your computer, store the AirCard in
a safe place.

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