U.S.Cellular UM185US User manual

UM185US
User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING UM185US
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL............................................................4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................4
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE .......................................4
INTRODUCTION TO U.S. CELLULAR UM185US WIRELESS USB
MODEM ...........................................................................................5
PRODUCT FEATURES........................................................................6
PRODUCT HANDLING ......................................................................7
CONFIGURATION .............................................................................7
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING UM185US
PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................10
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...................................10
INSTALLING SOFTWARE ...............................................................11
CHAPTER 3
SETUP
THE U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND CONNECT SETUP
PROGRAM (WIN) ...........................................................................15
THE U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND CONNECT SETUP
PROGRAM (MAC) ..........................................................................18
CHAPTER 4
USING U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND CONNECT
FEATURES.......................................................................................24
GETTING STARTED .........................................................................25
CONNECTING .................................................................................26
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ................................................................28
THE FILE MENU..............................................................................30
THE VIEW MENU............................................................................30
THE TOOLS MENU..........................................................................31
THE OPTIONS MENU ......................................................................35
THE HELP MENU ............................................................................36

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CHAPTER 5
REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION
REGULATORY NOTICES .................................................................40
OPERATING CONDITIONS .............................................................40
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .........................................................41
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................42
CHAPTER 6
APPENDIX
GLOSSARY .....................................................................................46
SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATES (SAR).............................................49
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE...................................51
U.S. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO
FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT .....................................53
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................55
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE
INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM185US
USB MODEM
PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT HANDLING
CONFIGURATION
CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING
UM185US

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BEFORE USING UM185US
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■ ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
You will find all the information you need to install and
use the UM185US in this user manual. Before using the
UM185US, you must properly install the U.S. Cellular
®
Broadband Connect by closely following the installation
instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS
• The software needed to install and configure your
UM185US USB device is already included on the device.
• It is highly recommended that you read the safety
precautions described in this manual before using the
UM185US.
nThis User Guide is described for Windows-based users. User
interfaces may be slightly different for Macintosh.
■ PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing the U.S. Cellular Wireless
UM185US USB Modem. The UM185US is a 3G wireless device
that enables high-speed wireless communication from your
laptop or desktop computer. The UM185US is simple to
install and use.
■ WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE
The following items are included in the product package. If
any of the items listed below are missing, please contact the
retail location where you purchased the product.
• UM185US Wireless USB Modem
• Quick Start Guide
ABOUT THIS USER
MANUAL

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BEFORE USING UM185US
■ INTRODUCTION TO U.S. CELLULAR UM185US
WIRELESS USB MODEM
The U.S. Cellular UM185US is designed for your laptop or
desktop computer’s USB port, which is available in most
models. The UM185US can be used to access the Internet,
your company’s intranet, or you can use it to send and
receive email. It is extremely useful when you are away from
the office, on the road, or wherever a wireline Internet
access is not readily available.
nBlue light: Connected to laptop or desktop computer and
detected to network
Red light: Connected to laptop or desktop computer but out
of service status
INTRODUCTION TO
UM185US USB MODEM
USB Connector
External Antenna
Booster Jack
(on the back side)
LED status
indicator *

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BEFORE USING UM185US
■ PRODUCT FEATURES
• Power management: The UM185US utilizes power
management and system overhead reduction functions
provided by the USB interface for maximum power
savings.
• Antenna design: Efficient, innovative internal antenna
design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to
network signals.
• USB Modem that supports Type A USB Port interface.
• Supports North American US_PCS, Wireless CDMA and
AWS bands.
• Utilizes QUALCOMM QSC6085 chipset.
• Supports 3G network technologies.
• Maximum Data Rate: 3.1 Mbps download; 1.8 Mbps
upload.
• Supports Windows XP, Vista and 7 systems with installed
host software and driver.
• Compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5 or 10.6.
• Provides U.S. Cellular Wireless Modem service.
• The datacard cover automatically closes when you push
the designated point as displayed in the following figure.
• When using the UM185US, please slide the black USB
cover UP for the best reception.
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BEFORE USING UM185US
■ PRODUCT HANDLING
1 Do not put any adhesive label on the USB connector. It
may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside
the USB port.
2 The UM185US USB device should easily slide into the
USB port. Do not force the UM185US into the USB port
as it may cause damage to the modem and/or the port.
3 Keep the UM185US in a dry and clean place. (Storage
temperature: -22°F to 149°F [- 30°C to 65°C]).
Keep your device away from liquids, dust and excessive
heat.
■ CONFIGURATION
To use the UM185US, you should first install the software
included on the device and configure the UM185US USB
device. See the next section for more information on
software installation and USB device configuration.
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MEMO

CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING
UM185US
PRECAUTIONS
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLING SOFTWARE

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INSTALLING UM185US
■ PRECAUTIONS
• Once the modem has been inserted into the laptop
or desktop computer, do not remove it without first
completing the unplugging/ejection process.
■ RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect operates in Windows
®
XP,
Vista, 7 or Mac environments.
Check the following points in order to ensure the
application works correctly:
• Minimumscreenresolutionrecommended:800x600
256 colors.
• 130MB available hard disk space for PC, 15MB available
hard disk space for Mac.
WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 2 OR HIGHER
• 300MHzProcessororhigher.
• 512MBofRAMrecommended.
• ServicePack2.
WINDOWS VISTA SERVICE PACK 1 OR HIGHER
• PCfeaturingaPentium
®
IV 2 GHz or better processor.
• 512MBofRAMrecommended.
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INSTALLING UM185US
WINDOWS 7
• PCfeaturingaPentiumIV2GHzorbetterprocessor.
• 512MBofRAMrecommended.
MAC OS X 10.4.11, 10.5 OR 10.6
■ INSTALLING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
• If you install U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect, it will
install the USB Driver for the UM185US. Follow the
instructions from the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect for
installation.
WARNINGS!
• Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process
BEFORE removing the UM185US. If you remove the device
improperly, the product may be damaged.
n • If you have inserted the device properly, Windows will inform
you of the new hardware. Wait until Windows completes
the “Found New Hardware” task. In Windows XP, several
tool tips similar to the “Found New Hardware” function
will appear and disappear in the system tray automatically.
In Windows Vista, several tool tips similar to the “Installing
device driver software” function will appear and disappear
in the system tray automatically. Once hardware detection is
complete, you will be prompted to start activation.
• For Mac OS, a device icon will appear on the desktop. Before
unplugging the USB modem, be sure to move the icon to the
trash for proper ejection.
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INSTALLING UM185US
 • It is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you
insert or remove the UM185US. It is an audible notification
that your laptop or desktop computer recognizes the new
hardware.
nWhen removing the UM185US, always grip the top and
bottom of the modem and push/pull carefully.
INSTALLING SOFTWARE

CHAPTER 3
SETUP
THE U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND
CONNECT SETUP PROGRAM (WIN)
THE U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND
CONNECT SETUP PROGRAM (MAC)

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SETUP
This chapter will guide you through the setup process for
U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect. Before getting started,
you should become familiar with the documentation that
came with your wireless device.
GETTING STARTED (WIN)
Follow these steps to install U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect:
1 Turn on your computer and close all applications.
2 Insert the UM185US into the USB port.
3 If set up does not automatically start:
a. Click the Start Button.
b. Choose My Computer.
c. Find and double click on the drive icon (U.S. Cellular
Broadband Connect) that represents the data card.
4 Follow the steps in the next section.
GETTING STARTED (MAC)
Follow these steps to install U.S. Cellular Broadband
Connect:
1 Turn on your computer and close all applications.
2 Insert the UM185US into the USB port.
3 Find and double click on the drive icon that represents
the data card.
4 Find and run the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect icon
in the MAC U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect folder.
5 Double click the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect icon to
begin the installation.
6 Follow the steps in the next section.
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SETUP
■ THE U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND CONNECT
SETUP PROGRAM (WIN)
STEP 1: To install on your hard drive, connect your device to
your PC. The installation process will start automatically.
Select the language for the installation from the choices
below – “English” or “Spanish” and click the “Next” button.
STEP 2: In the “U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect – License
Agreement” screen, you will see the Program User License
Agreement. In order to install and use this product, you must
agree with the terms of this agreement. Select “I agree” then
click the “Next” button to continue. If you do not agree with
this agreement, click the “Cancel” button to exit.
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SETUP
STEP 3: After agreeing to the License Agreement, you will
see the “U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect – Setup Type”
screen. You can select from the two setup types – Express
Install or Custom Install. It is recommended that you choose
Express Install. Click the “Next” button to continue.
STEP 4: During this step, the components of U.S. Cellular
Broadband Connect are being installed onto your computer.
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SETUP
STEP 5: “The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed
U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect“ appears on the screen.
Click the “Finish” button.
STEP 6: The setup program will create an Access shortcut
and the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect will launch
automatically. Now the installation is complete.
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BROADBAND CONNECT
SETUP PROGRAM

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SETUP
■ THE U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND CONNECT SETUP
PROGRAM (MAC)
STEP 1: Click the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect setup
program.
When the pop-up screen appears to confirm installing the
software, click the “Continue” button to continue with the
installation process.
STEP 2: The “Welcome” screen appears. Click the
“Continue” button.
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SETUP
STEP 3: The “Info & Manual” screen appears. Click the
“Continue” button.
STEP 4: You are now ready to select the location on your
computer where U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect should be
installed.
THE U.S. CELLULAR
BROADBAND CONNECT
SETUP PROGRAM