Verizon UM175 User manual

UM175
User Manual
(Hardware)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING UM175...................................................3
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL............................................................4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................4
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE ......................................4
INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM175 USB MODEM ......................5
PRODUCT FEATURES........................................................................6
PRODUCT HANDLING ......................................................................7
CONFIGURATION .............................................................................7
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING UM175 .......................................................9
PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................10
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................10
INSTALLING SOFTWARE ...............................................................11
UNPLUGGING OR EJECTING THE DEVICE .....................................12
USB MODEM EXTENSION CABLE ..................................................14
CHAPTER 3
REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION ................17
REGULATORY NOTICES .................................................................18
OPERATING CONDITIONS .............................................................18
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .........................................................19
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................21
CHAPTER 4
APPENDIX ....................................................................23
GLOSSARY .....................................................................................24
SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATES (SAR).............................................27
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE...................................29

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CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING
UM175
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT
PACKAGE
INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM175
USB MODEM
PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT HANDLING
CONFIGURATION

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■ ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
You will find all the information you need to install and use
the UM175 in this user manual. Before using the UM175,
you must properly install the UM175 software by closely
following the installation instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Install the UM175 software BEFORE inserting the UM175
USB Device into your notebook or PC. The installation
software is included in the product package. Insert the
CD into your CD-ROM drive. Installation may take a few
minutes.
• It is highly recommended that you read the safety
precautions described in this manual before using the
UM175.
■ PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing the Verizon Wireless UM175
USB Modem. The UM175 is a 3G wireless device that
enables high-speed wireless communication from your
notebook or PC. The UM175 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.
• UM175 Wireless USB Modem
• Installation CD that contains software and this user manual
• USB Modem Extension Cable
• Quick Reference Guide
BEFORE USING UM175 ABOUT THIS USER
MANUAL

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■ INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM175 USB MODEM
The Verizon Wireless UM175 is designed for your notebook
or PC’s USB port, which is available in most models. The
UM175 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.
INTRODUCTION TO
UM175 USB MODEM BEFORE USING UM175
USB Connector
External Antenna
Booster Jack
(on the left side)
LED status
indicator *
Release button
* Blue light: Connected to PC and detected to network
Red light: Connected to PC but out of service area

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■ PRODUCT FEATURES
• Power management: The UM175 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.
• Extension Y Cable connector: Simply insert the USB
connector into the USB port of your computer to deliver
a power boost, increased RF performance, and to solve
clearance issues.
• USB Modem that supports Type A USB Port interface.
• Supports North American PCS (1900 MHz) and Cellular
(800 MHz) bands.
• Utilizes QUALCOMM MSM6800A chip set.
• Supports 3G network technologies.
• Average Data Rate: 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps download;
500 to 800Kbps upload.
• Supports Windows 2000 and XP and Vista systems with
installed host software and driver.
• Compatible with Mac OSX Mac OS X 10.4.X (Tiger) or
10.5.X (Leopard) or higher.
• Provides Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess and
NationalAccess network service (where available).
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■ 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 notebook or PC USB port.
2 The UM175 USB device should easily slide into the USB
port. Do not force the UM175 into the USB port as it
may cause damage to the modem and/or the port.
3 Keep the UM175 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 UM175, you should first install the software
included in the installation CD and configure the UM175
USB device. See the next section for more infomration on
software installation and USB device configuration.
BEFORE USING UM175
PRODUCT HANDLING

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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING UM175
PRECAUTIONS
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLING SOFTWARE
UNPLUGGING OR EJECTING THE
DEVICE
USB MODEM EXTENSION CABLE

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■ PRECAUTIONS
1 DO NOT insert the UM175 before installing the software
on the computer. When you complete the software
installation, the system will prompt you to insert the
UM175 into the USB port.
2 Once the modem has been inserted into the notebook
or PC, do not remove it without first completing the
unplugging/ejection process.
■ RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To successfully install and use the UM175 USB device in your
notebook or PC, the following system specifications are
required.
• Item Required Specification
• Operating system Windows® Vista / Windows® XP /
Windows® 2000 /
Mac OS X 10.4.X (Tiger) or
10.5.X (Leopard)
• Port Type A USB port
• Processor 150MHz or faster
• Disk drive CD-ROM
• Memory 32 MB
• Disk space 28.1MB
• Dial-up networking DUN bound to TCP/IP
* The UM175 is useful for Pocket PCs that include a USB port.
Voice service is not supported.
INSTALLING AND USING UM175
PRECAUTIONS

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■ INSTALLING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
• If you install VZAccess Manager, it will install the USB
Driver for the UM175.
Follow the instructions from VZAccess Manager for
installation.
WARNINGS!
• Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process
BEFORE removing the UM175. If you remove the device
improperly, the product may be damaged. (For further
informatin on unplugging/ejection process, please refer
to pages 12-13.)
• Before inserting the UM175 into your notebook or PC’s
USB port, remove the Installation CD from the CD-ROM
drive.
NOTES
• 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
2000, several windows similar to “Found New Hardware”
window can appear and disappear automatically. 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.
INSTALLING AND USING UM175
INSTALLING SOFTWARE

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• It is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you
insert or remove the UM175. It is an audible notification
that your PC recognizes the new hardware.
■ UNPLUGGING OR EJECTING THE DEVICE
Make sure to complete the unplug/eject process on your
computer BEFORE removing the UM175 from your notebook
or PC. If you remove the USB device improperly, the product
may be damaged.
• WINDOWS
When disconnecting the UM175 from the computer, close
all windows and quit all running applications that are
stored on the device and double click the Unplug/Eject
Hardware icon in the System tray.
Windows 2000 Windows XP Vista
System Tray Unplug / Eject Hardware icon
INSTALLING UM175 UNPLUGGING OR
EJECTING THE DEVICE

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When you press the Unplug/Eject icon in the system tray, the
pop-up window will appear.
Click the [Stop] button. Now, you can remove the UM175
from your PC.
• MACINTOSH
When disconnecting a USB mass device from the computer,
close all windows and quit all running applications that
are stored on the device and drag the device’s icon
(Mac OS9 – ; Mac OS X – ) onto trash (Mac OS9 –
; Mac OS 10 – ) to dismount it from the Desktop prior
to unplugging the device from the USB port or Hub.
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When removing the UM175, always grip the top and bottom
of the modem and push/pull carefully.
INSTALLING UM175
UNPLUGGING OR
EJECTING THE DEVICE

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■ USB MODEM EXTENSION CABLE
The UM175 USB Modem package includes an extension USB
Y-shaped cable. Although the cable is not required for use
with your UM175 modem, it offers increased performance
for your UM175 modem under certain operating conditions.
Simply insert the USB connector into the USB port of your
computing device to deliver power boost, increased RF
performance, and to solve clearance issues.
USING THE USB MODEM EXTENSION CABLE:
1 Plug the single end of the Y-shaped cable into the
UM175 Modem. [A]
2 Depending on the condition you are trying to solve
(power boost, increased RF performance, or clearance
issues), plug either one of the two connected ends of
the USB modem extension cable into the Type A USB
port(s) on your computer. [B]
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The USB modem extension cable connector labeled #1, is the
primary data power cable used to either extend the UM175
modem away from your computer allowing you to locate
the modem in a more optimum signal location or solve any
computer USB port clearance issues. The USB modem exten-
sion cable connector labeled #2, is a power boost cable and
must be used with connector #1 to provide the modem up to
1Amp of current for use in weaker signal areas.
A
B
#1
#2
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3 The device is connected to and powered by the
computer as soon as the USB cable is plugged properly
into the appropriate Type A USB port(s).
4 Launch VZAccess Manager and click Connect.
INSTALLING UM175
USB MODEM
EXTENSION CABLE

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CHAPTER 3
REGULATORY
AND
SAFETY INFORMATION
REGULATORY NOTICES
OPERATING CONDITIONS
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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■ REGULATORY NOTICES
UM175 complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC rules.
It has been tested with the typical personal computer
with a USB port. This USB device must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter. If you use this USB device in any other
configuration, the FCC RF Exposure compliance limit can be
exceeded.
■ OPERATING CONDITIONS
1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesirable operations.
2 The manufacturer stipulates that the antenna should be
more than 1.5 cm (0.60”) from by-standers and 1.0cm
(0.39”) from the user.
REGULATORY NOTICES
REGULATORY AND SAFETY
INFORMATIONS

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■ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
1 Modifying or changing this USB device without express
authorization can nullify compliance with RF exposure
guidelines.
2 This USB device has been tested and found to comply
with the limits pursuant to Part 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when
appropriately installed. This USB device generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency and, if not installed and
used according to the instructions provided, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communication. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
any particular installation.
3 If this USB device does cause harmful interference with
radio or television signals (determine this by turning
the USB device off and on), attempt to correct the
interference by trying one or more of the following:
• Reorient or relocate the antenna.
• Increase the separation between the USB device and
receiver.
• Connect the USB device into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
4 This USB device does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out
in the interference causing equipment standard entitled
“Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of
Communications.
WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
REGULATORY AND SAFETY
INFORMATIONS