Sprint-nextel PC3200 Manual de usuario

User’s GuidePCS Connection CardTMModel PC3200

Section 1BGetting Started With Your PCS Connection CardTMIn This Section44The PCS Connection Card Software44Activating and Configuring Your Account44C

Ppasswordchange 68payment 81, 85-88PC Connection Cardabout 5insertion and removal 30-33unplug/eject 32installation 15-29uses of 35-62PC Card Slot 5,

Ttaskbar. See iconstechnical specifications 71-73termination of service plan 82terminate session(See end session)trademarks 97transmit /receive icon.

Getting StartedNote: Refer to Start Here Guide for comprehensive instructions oninstalling the PCS Connection Manager Software and Card Activation.CAU

Activating and Using PCS ServiceBefore using your PCS Connection Card, you must first set up your PCSwireless network account.To set up your PCS Conne

Care and MaintenanceAs with any electronic device, the PCS Connection Card must be handledwith care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guideli

Section 2Installing the PCS Connection Card 11Installing thePCS Connection CardSection 2

Section 2AInstallation on Notebook PCsIn This Section4Overview4Notebook PC System RequirementsThis section provides an overview of the installation pr

OverviewNote: Refer to Start Here Guide for comprehensive instructions oninstalling the PCS Connection Manager Software and Card Activation.CAUTION: D

System RequirementsThe PCS Connection Card is supported on the following operatingsystems:4Windows®98SE4Windows®Me4Windows®20004Windows®XPTo install a

Section 2BInstalling Your PCS ConnectionManagerSMSoftware and CardNotebook PCs (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP)The setup process for installing and usi

Part1: Software Installation1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2.The Setup program should launch automatically. If the Setup progr

Table of ContentsWelcome to Sprint® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Introduction to this User’s

4. Please read the Licensing Agreement and click Yes to agree to theterms.5. Select the checkbox PCS Connection Card by AirPrime. Click Nextto continu

7. Windows 2000 and XP only: Please disregard the “Digital SignatureNot Found” warning and click Yes or Continue Anyway to proceedwith installation.8

10. Windows 98SE only: Please read the Licensing Agreement and clickYes to agree to the terms.11. Windows 98SE only: You must restart your computer

Part 2: Driver Installation1. Insert the PCS Connection Card into your computer’s PC Card slot(Sprint label facing up). Then raise the antenna so th

Option 1: Hardware Detection for Windows 2000 andWindows Me1. After inserting your PCS Connection Card into the PC Card slot, you willsee a series of

Option 2: Hardware Detection for Windows 98SE1. After inserting your PCS Connection Card into the PC Card slot, you willsee a series of hardware dete

4. You will see a New Hardware Found detection notice. Click OKtoproceed. 5. After the software and driver installations are complete, the softwarewi

Option 3: Hardware Detection for Windows XP1. After inserting your PCS Connection Card into the PC Card slot, theFound New Hardware Wizard will launc

4. Steps 1-3 will repeat three times.Note: Windows XP only: A FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD may appearasking to select a USB Root Hub.4.a.Click Nextto con

Part 3: Activating and Provisioning Your PCS Connection CardThe final step to making your PCS Connection Card operational isconfiguring it to use you

3B. Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Overview of Menu O

2. If your PCS Connection Card has not been activated, the ActivationWizard will automatically launch and guide you through theactivation process. Not

4. The Customer Solutions representative will give you a Phone numberand a MSID Code. Enter those numbers in the spaces provided. ClickNextto contin

Note: If Windows Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later is not installed onyour PC,you may be prompted to install it from the PCS Connection CardCD-RO

Section 2: Installing the PCS Connection Card30 2C: Inserting and Removing the PCS Connection CardSection 2CInserting & Removing thePCS Connection

Inserting and Removing the PCS Connection CardInserting the PCS Connection CardBefore you insert the PCS ConnectionCard, you must first install the PC

Removing Power From The PC CardWhen the PCS Connection Card is connected to the computer it has powerand is trying to communicate with the network. T

Section 2: Installing the PCS Connection Card2C: Inserting and Removing the PCS Connection Card 336. ClickOK, then remove the PCS Connection Card. It

Section 3:34Using the PCS Connection CardUsing the PCS Connection CardSection 3

Section 3AThe PCS Connection ManagerSMIn This Section44The PCS Connection Manager44The PCS Connection Manager Window44Accessing Links44Windows Main In

The PCS Connection ManagerPCS Connection Manager Software allows you to manage and monitorthe connection between your PCS Connection Card and the CDMA

Welcome to Sprint®Only Sprint built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network withadvanced multimedia services, reaching more than 230 milli

The PCS Connection Manager WindowThe PCS Connection Manager features its own Custom Main Interface(CMI) window. It includes the following components:4

Secondary Menu OptionsClicking the Menu button, located in the lower left corner of the interface,provides access to the PCS ConnectionManager seconda

The Minimize and Close ButtonsThe Minimize button closes the window but leaves the program running.When the program is minimized, its icon in the stat

Ready to ConnectThe Ready state is the default state when the PCS Connection Card isconnected. It signifies that the PCS Connection Manager Software i

ConnectedOnce the connection is established, the signal strength icon is replaced bya transferring/receiving icon which displays the amount oftransf

Indicator AreaThe indicator area displays icons that help you keep track of your signalstrength, notify you when you receive messages and indicate whe

Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card3A: The PCS Connection Manager 43The GO ButtonThe GO button is used to establish and cancel a connection. The

Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card44 3A: The PCS Connection ManagerAccessing LinksFor your convenience, Sprint incorporates links to select PCS

Section 3BMenu OptionsIn This Section44Overview and Description of Menu Items44Other FeaturesThis chapter provides an overview and brief description o

Overview of Menu ItemsClicking the Menu button, located at the lower left of the interface,launches the PCS Vision Interface secondary menu.Menu Item

Introduction to this User’s GuideThis User's Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the features of yournew wireless PC Card modem. It'

Alert Log Provides a record of all alerts that have been receivedwhile establishing and maintaining Connections. Youcan use the Alert Log to help iso

Device Info Helps identify problems connecting to the EnhancedPCS Network Network and provides key informationabout your PCS Connection Card status an

Activation Wizard The primary function of this screen is to provideinstructions to activate your card.Software Updates Select the checkbox to check fo

Help By clicking on Help, a document will launchproviding more detailed information on the PCSConnection Manager. If you are looking for additionalinf

Choose optional Interface behavior:4Button click - an audible click corresponds to eachmouse click.4Window always on top - PCS Vision Interface window

Logs:4Select the Keep Connection History checkbox tocreate a tracking log of your PCS VisionConnections.4If activating Keep Connection History, input

Other FeaturesAuto-UpdateThe PCS Connection Manager periodically checks the PCS updated Website for new features. The new updates are automatically d

Auto-Update Process:Click Next>to continue.Click Next>to continue.Update Installation:Click Finish.Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card54 3B

Message ReaderThe Message Reader feature allows you to display PCS Short Mailmessages sent across the PCS CDMA Network.Incoming messages will be autom

Section 3CTroubleshooting Tips In This Section44Problem, Causes and Solutions44Uninstalling the PCS Connection ManagerSMSoftwareThis section provides

Section 1PCS Connection Card Basics 3PCS Connection CardBasicsSection 1

Problem, Causes and SolutionsWhen properly installed, the PCS Connection Card is a highly reliableproduct. Most problems are caused by one of these i

Problem , Causes and Solutions (con’t)Error: “Card has been removed”Solution: If this message is displayed, verify that the PCSConnection Card is corr

Error: “ An Error has occurred. Your previous version of thesoftware will not be updated. "Solution:If the download is interrupted during the Aut

Connection Error DialogsFrom time-to-time you may experience Connection Errors that generateMobile IP Error MessagesFollow prompt and Click OKNote tha

Uninstalling the PCS Connection ManagerSoftwareUninstalling the PCS Connection ManagerSMSoftwareTo uninstall the PCS Connection Manager Software be su

Select Removeand click Next >When prompted, click OKto proceed.Restartyour computer to complete installation.Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Ca

Section 4PCS VisionSMSection 4 PCS Vision 63

Section 4APCS VisionSMIn This Section44Messaging44Email44PCS Business ConnectionSM44PCS Vision FAQsPCS VisionSMbrings you clarity you can see and hear

MessagingNow you can send and receive email and instant messages, as well as chaton select PCS Connection Cards. With chat, you can have a conversatio

EmailUsing PCS EmailWith PCS Email, you can set up an account at no additional charge andperform many of the typical email functions from your PCS Con

Section 1AIntroducing the PCS Connection CardTMIn This Section44Your PCS Connection Card44Package Contents44About This GuideThis section introduces th

PCS Business ConnectionSMPersonal EditionPCS Business ConnectionSMPersonal Edition is designed to offer securewireless access to both Microsoft Outloo

PCS Vision FAQsHow will I know when my PCS Connection Card is ready forPCS Vision Service?Your user name (for example, [email protected]) will b

Can I sign out of data services?You can sign out without turning off your PCS Connection Card; howeveryou will not be able to browse the Web or use ot

Section 570 Technical Specifications/Regulatory Information Technical Specificationsand Regulatory InformationSection 5

Section 5ATechnical SpecificationsIn This Section44Environmental Specifications44Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications44Software Specification

Environmental SpecificationsOperating temperature: -20oto 60oCStorage temperature: - 30oto 65oCHumidity: 60o@ 15 - 95%RHVibration stability: Sinusoi

Software SpecificationsCDMA specification: IS - 2000 Release 0Data service: IS - 707ASMS (IS-637): IS - 637A mobile terminatedFAX: No SupportIOTA: Sup

Section 5BRegulatory InformationIn This Section44Warning (EMI) - US FCC Information44Warning (EMI) - CanadaThis section outlines important regulatory

Regulatory NoticesThis device is compliant with Parts 15 and 24 of the FCC Rules. This PCcard has been tested with the typical laptop computer with t

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the use

Your PCS Connection CardYour PCS Connection Card fits into a Type II PC Card slot (available onmost notebook PCs) and functions as a wireless PC Card

Section 6Safety Information and Terms & Conditions 77Safety Informationand Terms & ConditionsSection 6

Section 6ASafety and NoticesIn This Section4Important Notice4Safety and HazardsThis section outlines important liability and safety guidelines concern

Important NoticeBecause of the nature of wireless communications, transmission andreception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corr

Section 6BTerms and ConditionsIn This Section44Terms and Conditions of ServicesThis section contains the terms and conditions of service for your newP

Terms and ConditionsTerms and Conditions of Services(Effective as of November 24, 2003 until replaced)Thanks for choosing Sprint. These terms and cond

Services may not be available or may operate differently in certain affiliate marketsor other areas.Credit Verification. You must have and maintain sa

terminate a Term Service Plan in accordance with the return policy associated with your Term Service Plan. After the expiration of the term, the Terms

Charges. For most forms of wireless Service, your usage will be charged from thetime you first initiate contact between your phone or other wireless d

each hour), if the session spans more than 1 clock hour. When traveling on our PCS Vision network, a session may be ended and new session initiated, a

disclosure of information about you, subject to the policies of those sites andservices. You consent to receiving advertising, warnings, alerts and ot

Package ContentsYour PCS ConnectionCard package contains the following components:4PCS Connection Card (PC3200)4Start Here Guide4Installation CD conta

Late Payment Charges. Payment is past due if we do not receive it by the due dateshown on your invoice. Any payment for Services and equipment not mad

Deposits. If we require a deposit for you to establish or keep Services, we will holdthe deposit as partial guarantee of payment for Services. We may

Taxes and Surcharges. We invoice you for taxes, fees and other charges levied by orremitted directly to federal, state or local authorities, or foreig

Messages. You will incur airtime usage charges when accessing your voicemailfrom your PCS Phone. You may also incur charges in accessing text messages

e) traffic or other accidents, or any health-related claims allegedly arising from theuse of Services, phones, equipment or accessories used in connec

MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. ANY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY ORDISPUTE OF ANY KIND BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AND THE COMPANYAND/OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENT

Choice of Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement is governed by and must be construedunder federal law and the laws of the State of Kansas, without regard

94Copyright © 2002 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part withoutprior written approval. Sprint, PCS Business C

Index 95IndexAadministrator privileges 15account activation 9activation. (See also provisioning) 13, 14,21, 25-29, 49, 82code 9, 27 manualNotebook PC

96 IndexE (continued)end session 46environmental specifications 72error messages. See troubleshootingESN (electronic serial number) 9, 26establish c