Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 Guia do Utilizador

User’s GuideSprint PCS Connection Card™by Sierra Wireless (AirCard®580)

Section 5A: Safety and Notices 93Section 5ASafety and NoticesIn This Section⽧ Important Notice⽧ Safety and Hazards⽧ Care and MaintenanceThis sect

94 Section 5A: Safety and NoticesImportant NoticeBecause of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be gua

Section 5B: Terms and Conditions 95Section 5BTerms and ConditionsIn This Section⽧ Terms and Conditions of ServicesThis section contains the terms

96 Section 5B: Terms and ConditionsTerms and Conditions of ServicesEffective September 1, 2005 Thanks for choosing Sprint. These terms and conditions

Section 5B: Terms and Conditions 97receive Services. We may charge a nonrefundable activation fee, deposit, prepayment or other fee to establish

98 Section 5B: Terms and ConditionsWireless Devices, Numbers & E-mail Addresses. We did not manufacture your wireless device and we are not respon

Section 5B: Terms and Conditions 99Charges. Carefully review the terms of your Services. You will be assessed charges based on the terms of your

100 Section 5B: Terms and Conditionswe collect and keep to pay for the costs of complying with government programs such as number pooling and portabil

Section 5B: Terms and Conditions 101interest, if any, on the deposit is subject to change. We may mix deposits with our other funds. If your acco

Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 3Section 1AIntroducing the Sprint PCS Connection CardIn This Section⽧ Your Sprint PCS Conn

102 Section 5B: Terms and ConditionsMessaging. You may incur charges in accessing, sending or receiving messages on your device. We may impose limits

Section 5B: Terms and Conditions 103that any such damages will not exceed the pro-rated monthly recurring charge for your Services during the aff

104 Section 5B: Terms and Conditionsrules will apply. We agree to pay our respective arbitration costs, except as otherwise required by rules of JAMS

Glossary and IndexSection 6

Glossary 107Glossary1XOne Times Radio Transmission Technology (the “one times” refers to the frequency spectrum). Supports Internet connections w

108 GlossaryFCCFederal Communications Commission—The U.S. federal agency that is responsible for interstate and foreign communications. The FCC regula

Glossary 109Sprint PCS Connection ManagerSoftware that allows you to manage the Sprint PCS Connection Card’s actions and monitor your connections

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Index 111IndexNumerics1-888-211-4PCS 281X, 1xEV-DOdescription 5amount of data transferred 42automatically connect when ready 58cannot connect

4 Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection CardYour Sprint PCS Connection CardThe Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 wireless WAN modem is a dual-ba

112 Indexdiagnostics 64end 42establish 41history 62issues 63launching 41make 41states 35, 38Connection History 62Connection Managersee Sprint

Index 113online Help 43Sprint Customer Service 28Sprint.com 28tests 64troubleshooting 73help, online 43hibernation mode 71high encryption

114 Indeximmediately 40on startup 56minus sign in Sprint PCS Connection Manager 39Mobile IP 82MSID (Mobile System ID) 25, 26NNAM 82Nationwide Sp

Index 115Running Diagnostics 64SSafety and Hazards 94Safety and Notices 93SAR 86Searching for service 36securityoverview of user lock 43war

116 IndexSprint PCS Connection Manager stopped working after I’ve upgraded to a different version of Windows 76Sprint PCS products and services 46Sp

Index 117warning 44change the lock code 46lock card immediately 44lock card upon startup 45unlock the card 45User Lock Change button 58Vveh

Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 5CDMA technology provides a variety of connectivity features, depending on your Sprint acc

6 Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection CardAbout This GuideThis user's guide is designed to provide you with all the information you

Section 1B: Getting Started With Your Sprint PCS Connection Card 7Section 1BGetting Started With Your Sprint PCS Connection CardIn This Section⽧

8 Section 1B: Getting Started With Your Sprint PCS Connection CardGetting StartedBefore you begin using your AirCard 580 Sprint PCS Connection Card, y

Section 1B: Getting Started With Your Sprint PCS Connection Card 9To install and run the Sprint PCS Connection Card and accompanying Sprint PCS C

10 Section 1B: Getting Started With Your Sprint PCS Connection CardIf you are running Windows 2000 with Netscape CommunicatorEnsure your version of Ne

Section 1B: Getting Started With Your Sprint PCS Connection Card 11Care and MaintenanceAs with any electronic device, the Sprint PCS Connection C

Table of ContentsWelcome to Sprint® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing the Sprint PCS Connection CardSection 2

Section 2A: Installing the Software 15Section 2AInstalling the SoftwareIn This Section⽧ Getting StartedThis section explains how to install your

16 Section 2A: Installing the SoftwareGetting StartedBefore you can use your Sprint PCS Connection Card, you must first install the card's softwa

Section 2A: Installing the Software 172. Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the wizard noting the following:䡲 You must select I ac

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Section 2B: Inserting and Removing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 19Section 2BInserting and Removing the Sprint PCS Connection CardIn This Sectio

20 Section 2B: Inserting and Removing the Sprint PCS Connection CardInserting the Sprint PCS Connection CardTo insert the Sprint PCS Connection Card i

Section 2B: Inserting and Removing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 21Removing the Sprint PCS Connection CardTo remove the Sprint PCS Connection Ca

Section 3: Using the Sprint PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293A. Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: T

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Section 2C: Setting Up Service 23Section 2CSetting Up ServiceIn This Section⽧ Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service⽧ Preactivated Card⽧ Non-pr

24 Section 2C: Setting Up ServiceActivating and Using Sprint PCS ServiceBefore using your Sprint PCS Connection Card, you must have a Sprint PCS wirel

Section 2C: Setting Up Service 25Before you call Sprint, have these things ready:䢇 Your Sprint PCS Connection Card䢇 Your Social Security number o

26 Section 2C: Setting Up Service4. Enter the phone number (no spaces or hyphens) and, if not the same value as the phone number, the MSID value given

Section 2D: Getting Help 27Section 2DGetting HelpIn This Section⽧ Visit Our Web Site⽧ Contact Sprint Customer Service⽧ TroubleshootingThis sectio

28 Section 2D: Getting HelpVisit Our Web SiteStop by www.sprint.com and log on to get up-to-date information on Sprint PCS Services, options and more.

Using the Sprint PCS Connection CardSection 3

Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The Basics 31Section 3AYour Sprint PCS Connection Card: The BasicsIn This Section⽧ Sprint PCS Connec

Accessing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Uninstalling

32 Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The BasicsSprint PCS Connection ManagerSprint PCS Connection Manager is the application that allows yo

Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The Basics 33Start Sprint PCS Connection Manager AutomaticallyTo set Sprint PCS Connection Manager t

34 Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The BasicsSprint PCS Connection Manager may display, depending on the connection state, some of the fo

Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The Basics 35䢇 — Exits Sprint PCS Connection Manager.䢇 GO — Starts the Sprint PCS Vision connection

36 Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The BasicsInitializingSprint PCS Connection Manager is attempting to establish communication with the

Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The Basics 37ConnectedThe connection is established. In addition to the signal strength icon , the

38 Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The BasicsSystem Tray Connection StatesSprint PCS Connection Manager has an associated icon that app

Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The Basics 39Controlling the Sprint PCS Connection Manager WindowExpanding Sprint PCS Connection Man

40 Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The BasicsMinimizing Sprint PCS Connection ManagerTo save space on your screen for other programs, you

Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The Basics 41Launching a Sprint PCS Vision ConnectionTo launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection:䊳 In S

Unable To Prepare Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Sprint PCS Connection Manager

42 Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The BasicsViewing the Amount of Data TransferredTo view the number of bytes sent/received during the c

Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The Basics 43Online HelpSprint PCS Connection Manager includes extensive online help to provide oper

44 Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The BasicsConfigurations that use the Activation Wizard set the initial lock code to the last four dig

Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The Basics 45Lock Upon Startup of Sprint PCS Connection ManagerTo set the Sprint PCS Connection Card

46 Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The BasicsChange the Lock CodeTo change the lock code:1. In the Sprint PCS Vision settings window, cli

Section 3A: Your Sprint PCS Connection Card: The Basics 47Uninstalling the Sprint PCS Connection Manager SoftwareTo remove the Sprint PCS Connect

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Section 3B: Menu Options 49Section 3BMenu OptionsIn This Section⽧ Sprint PCS Connection Manager Menu⽧ System Tray MenuThis chapter describes each

50 Section 3B: Menu OptionsSprint PCS Connection Manager MenuClicking Menu or the button, located in the upper left corner of Sprint PCS Connection

Section 3B: Menu Options 51Device Info & DiagnosticsView information about your Sprint PCS Connection Card, and run diagnostic tests. See “Ru

52 Section 3B: Menu OptionsSystem Tray MenuWhen you right-click the system tray icon , a shortcut menu is displayed:The following table describes the

Section 3C: Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection Manager 53Section 3CChanging the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection ManagerIn This Sect

54 Section 3C: Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection ManagerSettings WindowFrom the Settings window, you can specify the settings for Sprint

Section 3C: Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection Manager 55General SettingsFrom the General option of the Settings window, you can spec

56 Section 3C: Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection ManagerThe following table describes the options:Menu Item DescriptionPlay sound effects

Section 3C: Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection Manager 57Sprint PCS Vision SettingsFrom the Sprint PCS Vision option of the Settings

58 Section 3C: Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection ManagerThe following table describes the options:Menu Item DescriptionAlways show Welcom

Section 3C: Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection Manager 59Optimization SettingsThe Sprint PCS Connection Card supports bandwidth optim

60 Section 3C: Changing the Settings of Sprint PCS Connection ManagerTo adjust the level of optimization:䊳 Use the slider (under Image Compression).䡲

Section 3D: Tools 61Section 3DToolsIn This Section⽧ Viewing the Connection History⽧ Viewing Alerts⽧ Running Diagnostics⽧ Updating the Software⽧ A

iWelcome to Sprint®We are committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available, and we built our network right from the start, so no

62 Section 3D: ToolsViewing the Connection HistoryConnection History displays a record of connections established using your Sprint PCS Connection Car

Section 3D: Tools 63To delete all entries:䊳 Click the Clear button.To delete one or more entry:1. Select the entries (click a single entry, or us

64 Section 3D: ToolsTo copy one or more entry:1. Select the entries (click a single entry, or use Ctrl-click or Shift-click to select multiple entries

Section 3D: Tools 65The tests automatically execute when the window opens.From the Device Info & Diagnostics window, you can view system info

66 Section 3D: ToolsDisplaying System InformationThe System Information window displays:䢇 System Parameters: Information about your computer hardware

Section 3D: Tools 67About Sprint PCS Connection ManagerThe About Sprint PCS Connection Manager window displays information about the Sprint PCS C

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Section 3E: Frequently Asked Questions 69Section 3EFrequently Asked QuestionsIn This Section⽧ What is Sprint PCS Connection Manager?⽧ If the conn

70 Section 3E: Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Sprint PCS Connection Manager?Sprint PCS Connection Manager is software that lets you connect to the

Section 3E: Frequently Asked Questions 71How can I optimize my settings to achieve the fastest speeds and conserve data when accessing my corpora

iiIntroduction to This User’s GuideThis User’s Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new wireless Sprint PCS Connect

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Section 3F: Troubleshooting Tips 73Section 3FTroubleshooting TipsIn This Section⽧ Problems, Causes, and Solutions⽧ GO Button Is Unavailable⽧ Not

74 Section 3F: Troubleshooting TipsProblems, Causes, and SolutionsWhen properly installed, the Sprint PCS Connection Card is a highly reliable product

Section 3F: Troubleshooting Tips 75GO Button Is UnavailableEnsure the Sprint PCS Connection Card is inserted and not locked (page 44).Not In Serv

76 Section 3F: Troubleshooting TipsUnable To Prepare Data ServicesThe Sprint PCS Connection Card was unable to access the IOTA server to obtain data a

Technical Specifications and Regulatory InformationSection 4

Section 4A: Technical Specifications 79Section 4ATechnical SpecificationsIn This Section⽧ LED Operation⽧ Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifica

80 Section 4A: Technical SpecificationsLED OperationThe AirCard 580 has a single red/green LED on the antenna end of the card. The LED operates as fol

Section 4A: Technical Specifications 81Radio Frequency and Electrical SpecificationsApprovals Compliant with:IS-2000 Release 1.0 (CDMA (1X), IS-7

Section 1Sprint PCS Connection Card Basics

82 Section 4A: Technical SpecificationsSoftware SpecificationsCDMA specificationIS - 2000 Release 0Data service IS - 707ASMS (IS-637) Not supportedFAX

Section 4A: Technical Specifications 83Environmental SpecificationsMechanical SpecificationsOperating temperature-20 to +60°C (ambient, outside P

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Section 4B: Regulatory Information 85Section 4BRegulatory InformationIn This Section⽧ Regulatory Notices⽧ Patents⽧ Trademarks⽧ Copyright⽧ Limitat

86 Section 4B: Regulatory InformationRegulatory NoticesThis device is compliant with Parts 15 and 24 of the FCC Rules. This PC Card has been tested wi

Section 4B: Regulatory Information 87䢇 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna䢇 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver䢇 Co

88 Section 4B: Regulatory InformationPatentsPortions of this product are covered by some or all of the following US patents:5,515,013 5,629,960 5,682,

Section 4B: Regulatory Information 89TrademarksSprint, the “Going Forward” logo and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. AirCard® an

90 Section 4B: Regulatory InformationLimitation of LiabilityThe information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent

Safety Information and Terms & ConditionsSection 5