Sprint PC-5740 User manual

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Sprint PCS Connection CardTM
PC-5740
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Table of Contents
Welcometo Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Section 1: Sprint PCS Connection Card Basics . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . .3
YourSprint PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
A Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
AboutThis Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1B. GettingStartedWithYour Sprint PCS Connection Card . .7
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The Sprint PCS Connection Card Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1C. Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . . .13
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software . .16
Inserting and Removing the Sprint PCS Connection Card . .18
ActivatingYour Sprint PCSConnection Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Section 2: Using the Sprint PCS Connection Card . . . . .25
2A. Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . .27
The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . .28
Starting the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software . . .29
The Sprint PCS Connection Manager SoftwareWindow . . .30
Taskbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Establishing andTerminatingConnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software
Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Accessing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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2B. Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Overview of Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
ActivationWizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Alert Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Connection History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Device Info & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Links(Notebook PCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
About Sprint PCS Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
2C. TroubleshootingTips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
ProblemCauses and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Reinstalling the Sprint PCS Connection Card Driver . . . . . . .62
Resolving Resource Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Using the MenuTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Section 3: Sprint PCSVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
3A. Sprint PCSVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Launching theWeb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Using Sprint PCS Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Sprint PCSVision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Section 4: Technical Specifications and
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
4A. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
EnvironmentalSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
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4B. RegulatoryInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
RegulatoryNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Section 5: SafetyandTerms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . .93
5A. Safety and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Safety andHazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
5B. Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Terms and Conditionsof Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
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Welcome to Sprint
Sprint iscommittedtobringing youthebest wireless
technology available. When it comes to mobile
connectivity, the Sprint PCS Connection 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 PCS Connection CardTM and Sprint PCS
Connection ManagerSM Software through simple, easy-to-
follow instructions.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Introduction
This User's Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service
and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into
five sections:
⽧Section 1: Sprint PCS Connection Card Basics
⽧Section 2: Using the Sprint PCS Connection Card
⽧Section 3: Sprint PCSVisionTM
⽧Section 4: TechnicalSpecificationsand RegulatoryInformation
⽧Section 5: Safety Information 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 phone and service.The Table of Contents and
Index will help you locate specific information quickly.
You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each
section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific
feature, simply turn to that page. Follow the instructions in
that section and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.
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Sprint PCS Connection
Card Basics
Section 1
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Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 3
Section 1A
Introducing the Sprint PCS
Connection CardTM
In This Section
⽧YourSprint PCS ConnectionCard
⽧ANetworkCard
⽧PackageContents
⽧AboutThis Guide
This section introduces the basic features and functions of
your Sprint PCS Connection Card, the materials included
with your card, and an overview of the sections in this
User’s Guide.
IntroducingYour Card
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YourSprint PCSConnection Card
Your Sprint PCS Connection Card fits into aType II PC Cardslot
(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 PCS Connection Card operates over a type of wireless
network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access).
To use the Sprint PCS Connection Card, you need an account
that gives you access to a CDMA network.
Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio
frequency bands.Your Sprint PCS Connection Card
PC-5740
leverages the high-speed CDMA 1xEV-DO nework and
operates on the
1900 MHz band.
The Sprint PCS Connection 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, and it provides data transmission of up to 2.4
Megabits per second (Mbps) (average speed of 300-800 kbps
before bandswidth optimization).
Tip: More information about CDMA networks is available on the CDMA
Development GroupWeb site,www.cdg.org.
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ANetworkCard
During Sprint PCSVisionSM connections, the Sprint PCS
Connection 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 the Web,
you can just insert the card, click a few buttons, and launch your
Internet browser.To access your company network, you may
need to launch an extranet client after you connect to the
CDMA network.
Tip: To optimize your settings for faster speeds and data conservation
when accessing your company network, work in "Offline" mode and
synchronize periodically to send and receive company email. Do not use
the Preview Pane; also, save or drag and drop attachments to a desktop
folder before opening them (rather than double-clicking them in the
email). For more detailed information, access the Microsoft whitepaper
at http://www.microsoft.com/office/outlook/evaluation/perform.doc.
PackageContents
Your Sprint PCS Connection Card package contains the
following components:
䢇Sprint PCS Connection Card
PC-5740
䢇Start Here Guide
䢇Installation CD containing the Sprint PCS Connection
ManagerSM Software and this User’s Guide
䢇Warranty
IntroducingYour Card
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AboutThis Guide
This User’s Guide is designed to provide you with all the
information you need to install and use your Sprint PCS
Connection Card.
䢇
Section 1 (which you are reading) gives you an overview of
the card and its basic features and provides instructions
for installing your Sprint PCS Connection 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 PCSVision Services.
䢇
Section 4 provides electrical, radiofrequency, and other
specifications for the Sprint PCS Connection Card, as well
as regulatory notices concerning your Sprint PCS
Connection Card.
䢇
Section 5 provides important safety and liability
information and includes theTerms and Conditions of use
for the Sprint PCS Connection Card.
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Section 1B: Getting Started 7
Section 1B
Getting Started With Your
Sprint PCS Connection CardTM
In This Section
⽧GettingStarted
⽧The Sprint PCSConnectionCardSoftware
⽧Activatingand UsingSprint PCSService
⽧Careand Maintenance
This section outlines the basics of getting started with
your Sprint PCS Connection Card, including installing the
Sprint PCS Connection ManagerSM Software and inserting
and activating your card.
Getting Started
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GettingStarted
Beforeyoucan begin usingyourSprint PCSConnectionCard,
youmust:
1. Install the Sprint PCS Connection ManagerSM
Software, including the Sprint PCS Connection
Card driver software.
2. Activate your Sprint PCS Account (unless the card has
been pre-activated).
3. Configure the Sprint PCS Connection Card to use
your account.
TheSprint PCSConnection CardSoftware
The Sprint PCS Connection Card comes with the
following software:
䢇
Sprint PCSConnectionManagerSoftware allows you to
manage the card’s actions and monitor your connections.
䢇The
driversoftware establishes the interface between the
card and yourWindows®operating system.
The software must be installed before you insert the
Sprint PCS Connection Card for the first time.
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Activatingand UsingSprint PCS Service
Before using your Sprint PCS Connection Card, you must first set
up your Sprint PCS wireless network account.
To set up your Sprint PCS Connection Card wireless
network account:
CallSprint Customer Service
䢇If you will be using your Sprint PCS Connection Card
primarily for business purposes, call
1-877-789-3969.
䢇If your card is intended primarily for personal use, call
1-888-715-4588.
You should have the following information available:
䢇Your billing address
䢇Your Social Security number orTax ID number
䢇Your driver’s license number
䢇Your Sprint PCS Connection Card’s ESN (electronic serial
number)The ESN is printed on the card’s label and can also
be displayed during the installation process.
䢇A pen and paper to write down your account information
Getting Started
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During this call, Sprint Customer Service will help you select
your service plan and guide you through the activation process.
They will also provide you with the following important
account information:
䢇Your card’s Activation Code
䢇Your card’s Phone Number
䢇Your card’s Lock Code
Tip: You can use the Lock Code feature to prevent others from using your
account should your Sprint PCS Connection Card be lost or stolen.
Unless your card has been pre-activated, the Sprint PCS
Connection Manager Software application will automatically
detect that no account has been configured when you run it for
the first time. The Sprint Activation Wizard will then launch to
guide you through the activation and configuration process.
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Careand Maintenance
As with any electronic device, the Sprint PCS Connection 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The card should fit easily 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When not installed in your computer, store the card in a
safe place.
䢇Never force the Sprint PCS Connection Card in or out of
your computer’s PC Card slot.
䢇When moving your computer, always remove the
Sprint PCS Connection Card from the PC Card slot to
avoid any damage.
Getting Started
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