User manual UTSTARCOM PC5740

Sprint PCS Connection Card PC-5740 TM www.sprint.com © 2005 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the "Going Forward"logo, the NEXTEL name and logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Printed in the U.S.A. Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Section 1: Sprint PCS Connection Card Basics . . . . . . . . .1 1A. Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . .3 Your Sprint PCS Connection Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 A Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1B. Getting Started With Your 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 PCS Connection 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 Software Window . . .30 Taskbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Establishing and Terminating Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Accessing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 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. Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Problem Causes and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Reinstalling the Sprint PCS Connection Card Driver . . . . . . .62 Resolving Resource Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Using the Menu Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Section 3: Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 3A. Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Launching the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Using Sprint PCS Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Sprint PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Section 4: Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 4A. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 4B. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Section 5: Safety and Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . .93 5A. Safety and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 5B. Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Terms and Conditions of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Welcome to Sprint Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. When it comes to mobile connectivity, the Sprint PCS Connection Card 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. TM This guide will familiarize you with our technology and with your new Sprint PCS Connection Card and Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software through simple, easy-tofollow instructions. TM SM Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint. i 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: Section 1: Sprint PCS Connection Card Basics Section 2: Using the Sprint PCS Connection Card Section 3: Sprint PCS Vision TM Section 4: Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Section 5: Safety Information and Terms & 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. ii Section 1 Sprint PCS Connection Card Basics 2 Introducing Your Card Section 1A Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card TM In This Section Your Sprint PCS Connection Card A Network Card Package Contents 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. Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 3 Your Sprint PCS Connection Card Your Sprint PCS Connection Card fits into a Type II PC Cardslot (available on most notebook PCs) and functions as a wireless network card. This card allows you to: Access your company network Send and receive email Access the Internet CDMA Networks 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 Group Web site,www.cdg.org. 4 Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card Introducing Your Card A Network Card During Sprint PCS Vision 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. SM 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. Package Contents Your Sprint PCS Connection Card package contains the following components: Sprint PCS Connection Card PC-5740 Start Here Guide Installation CD containing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and this User's Guide SM Warranty Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 5 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. 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. Section 2 provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for using the card. Section 3 introduces Sprint PCS Vision Services. 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. Section 5 provides important safety and liability information and includes the Terms and Conditions of use for the Sprint PCS Connection Card. 6 Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint PCS Connection Card Section 1B Getting Started With Your Sprint PCS Connection Card In This Section Getting Started The Sprint PCS Connection Card Software Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service Care and Maintenance Getting Started TM This section outlines the basics of getting started with your Sprint PCS Connection Card, including installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and inserting and activating your card. SM Section 1B: Getting Started 7 Getting Started Before you can begin using your Sprint PCS Connection Card, you must: 1. Install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software, including the Sprint PCS Connection Card driver software. SM 2. Activate your Sprint PCS Account (unless the card has been pre-activated). 3. Configure the Sprint PCS Connection Card to use your account. The Sprint PCS Connection Card Software The Sprint PCS Connection Card comes with the following software: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software allows you to manage the card's actions and monitor your connections. The driver software establishes the interface between the card and your Windows operating system. ® The software must be installed before you insert the Sprint PCS Connection Card for the first time. 8 Section 1B: Getting Started Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service Before using your Sprint PCS Connection Card, you must first set up your Sprint PCS wireless network account. Getting Started To set up your Sprint PCS Connection Card wireless network account: Call Sprint Customer Service If you will be using your Sprint PCS Connection Card primarily for business purposes, call 1-877-789-3969. If your card is intended primarily for personal use, call 1-888-715-4588. You should have the following information available: Your billing address Your Social Security number or Tax ID number Your driver's license number 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. A pen and paper to write down your account information Section 1B: Getting Started 9 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: Your card's Activation Code Your card's Phone Number 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. 10 Section 1B: Getting Started Care and 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: Do not apply adhesive labels to the card. They may cause the card to become jammed inside the card slot. The card should fit easily into your Type II PC Card slot. Forcing the card into a slot may damage the connector pins. Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat. When not installed in your computer, store the card in a safe place. Never force the Sprint PCS Connection Card in or out of your computer's PC Card slot. When moving your computer, always remove the Sprint PCS Connection Card from the PC Card slot to avoid any damage. Getting Started Section 1B: Getting Started 11 12 Section 1C Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card Installing Your Card In This Section Getting Started Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Inserting and Removing the Sprint PCS Connection Card Activating Your Sprint PCS Connection Card This section guides you through the steps necessary to install your Sprint PCS Connection Card and make it operational on your notebook PC. TM Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 13 Getting Started Before you can use your new Sprint PCS Connection Card, you must first: 1. Install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software, located on the installation CD, onto your computer. SM Note: Before installing your new software, delete or uninstall any previously existing modem or dialer software from your system. Do not insert the Sprint PCS Connection Card into the slot until you have installed the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software onto your PC or until instructed to do so by the installation CD. 2. Insert the card into your computer's PC Card slot (Sprint label facing up). Windows will detect the card and automatically install the necessary card drivers. Tip: A driver is software that forms the interface between a device (such as the Sprint PCS Connection Card) and the operating system on your PC. 3. Launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software application. 4. Activate your Sprint PCS Connection Card and Account, unless it was pre-activated. If your card has not previously been activated, the Activation Wizard will automatically launch and guide you through the process. 14 Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card System Requirements The Sprint PCS Connection Card is supported on the following operating systems: Windows 2000 ® Windows XP ® To install and run the Sprint PCS Connection Card and accompanying Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software, your system requires these minimum resources: CPU Card Slots Communications Ports Disk Drive I/O Resources Memory Disk Space Pentium III (166 MHz or higher) Type II PC Card Slot (32 bit bus) 1 available CD-ROM 1 IRQ, 32 bytes I/O space 32 MB 14 MB Installing Your Card Note: Special Note for Windows 2000 Users: To function properly, the ® Sprint PCS Connection Card's IOTA protocol requires support for highsecurity 128-bit encryption. If the installer does not detect high-security support on your system, a pop-up window will appear instructing you to update your Windows 2000 to support 128-bit security. Follow the onscreen instructions to update your system. Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 15 Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Follow the instructions below to install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software from the installation CD. This process requires you to restart your PC at the end of the installation; therefore, we recommend that you quit all open applications before you begin installation. The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software automatically determines your PC's operating system and installs all appropriate software. Note: Windows® 2000: Users of Windows 2000 must be logged in with administrative privileges to install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software. Windows® XP: Users of Windows XP may insert the card prior to installing the software. You may also require administrative privileges, depending on your XP installation. Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and the Sprint PCS Connection Card driver: 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD should auto-start and display a menu. 2. If the CD does not auto-start, select Start > Run and d:\launch.exe (where d is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 3. From the CD start-up window, select Install Sprint PCS Connection Manager. This will launch the InstallShield® Wizard. 4. The License Agreement window appears. Click Yes to accept the agreement and proceed with the installation. 16 Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 5. Select Sprint PCS Connection Card and click Next on the "Select your card"screen. 6. Click Next to install the software to the default destination folder (recommended). If you need to install the software to a different folder, click Choose and select an alternate installation destination. 7. Click Finish or Restart to complete the installation and launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager. 8. Wait for your PC to reboot. Windows 2000: You may need to restart your PC manually by selecting Start>Shutdown>Restart. 9. Click OK when you are prompted to insert the Sprint PCS Connection Card. Insert the card into the Type II PC Card slot. Note: Do not forcefully insert the Sprint PCS Connection Card. This may damage the connector pins. Installing Your Card 10. Windows will detect the new hardware (Sprint PCS Connection Card) and will install the necessary drivers. The Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard will launch, depending on your operating system. 11. Follow the onscreen prompts to allow the wizard to install the drivers. 12. Click OK when you are notified that the installation is complete. On completion of this step, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and the Sprint PCS Connection Card driver are installed and you can proceed to activate your card (if it has not already been activated). Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 17 Inserting and Removing the Sprint PCS Connection Card Inserting the Sprint PCS Connection Card Before you insert the Sprint PCS Connection Card, you must first install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software. Once you have completed the software installation procedure, you may insert your card into your computer's PC Card slot. The Sprint label should be facing up and the 68-pin connector, located at the end of the card, should be inserted directly into the computer's PC Card slot. Note: The Sprint PCS Connection Card should fit snugly, but you should be able to insert or remove it easily from your computer's PC Card slot. A portion (the black section) of the card will remain outside the PC Card slot. This section contains the card's antenna and the LED (light emitting diode). Because the card is not entirely contained in your computer's PC Card slot, it is important to remove the card when transporting your notebook or Tablet PC. 18 Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card When you insert the card, the following should occur: If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps. The Unplug/Eject Hardware appears in the system tray (unless the feature has been disabled). Windows 2000 Windows XP Installing Your Card The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software launches (unless the auto-launch feature has been disabled). The card is powered as soon as you insert it. Removing Power from the Sprint PCS Connection Card When the Sprint PCS Connection Card is connected to the computer it has power and is trying to communicate with the network. To remove power, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software must be closed and the card must be properly ejected from the PC Card slot. Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 19 Removing the Sprint PCS Connection Card To remove the card: 1. Close the Sprint PCS Connection Manager program if it is running. There are two methods to closing the program: Click the close icon on the interface Right- click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager system tray icon and select Exit from the menu. 2. Left-click the Unplug/Eject Hardware icon in the system tray. A message bar appears. 20 Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 3. Click "Safely remove NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller". A dialog box notifies you that it is safe to remove the card. Windows 2000: Once the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, click OK and use the ejector button (most laptops have a ejector button located next to the PC Card slot) to remove the card. Windows XP: Once Safe to Remove Hardware message appears in the system tray, use the ejector button (most laptops have a ejector button located next to the PC Card slot) to remove the card. 4. Remove the Sprint PCS Connection Card from your computer's PC Card slot by gripping the card by both of its sides and pulling straight out. (If available, use your computer's card ejector tool). Installing Your Card Correct When inserting or removing your Sprint PCS Connection Card, grip the card by both of its sides. Incorrect Do not handle or remove the Sprint PCS Connection Card by pulling on the antenna. Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 21 ActivatingYour Sprint PCS Connection Card The final step to making your Sprint PCS Connection Card operational is configuring it to use your account. Tip: For an overview of account activation and configuration. If you purchased a pre-activated Sprint PCS Connection Card, this step is not necessary. Once the application software and driver are installed, the card is ready for use. Otherwise, you must use the Sprint Activation Wizard to activate and configure your account. Activation involves phoning Sprint Customer Service, exchanging information and entering your account information into the appropriate fields in the wizard. To activate an account and configure your Sprint PCS Connection Card: 1. Insert the card into your PC Card slot. The Activation Wizard will launch automatically. 2. Click Next to begin the activation process. The windows will describe the process. 3. Please telephone Sprint Customer Service to set up your Sprint PCS wireless network account. If you will be using your Sprint PCS Connection Card primarily for business purposes, call 1-877-789-3969. If your card is intended primarily for personal use, call 1-888-715-4588. 22 Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card You should have the following information available: Your billing address Your Social Security or Tax ID number Your driver's license number 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. Installing Your Card A pen and paper to write down your accountinformation. Inform your Sprint Customer Service Specialist that you are activating a Sprint PCS Connection Card PC-5740. During this call, Sprint Customer Service will help you choose a service plan and guide you through the activation process. 4. Click Next when you are asked for your card's ESN (electronic serial number). The third window will appear, which displays your card's ESN in the top field. 5. Carefully repeat the ESN to the Service Representative. You will be given an activation code. 6. Enter the activation code into the bottom field of the window and click Next to continue to the next window. 7. Once your Sprint Customer Service Specialist has given you your card's phone number, enter the number in the top and bottom fields and click Next to continue. Note: If the phone numbers you enter into the top and bottom fields do not match, a warning will appear requesting that you verify that the phone numbers are correct. Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card 23 8. You have now successfully completed the activation process. Your phone number and lock code will be displayed at the bottom of the final activation window. Click Finish to exit the Sprint Activation Wizard. On completion of this step, your Sprint PCS Connection Card is ready for use. Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software on page 27 explains how to use the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software to manage and monitor your connections. 24 Section 1C: Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Card Section 2 Using the Sprint PCS Connection Card 26 Section 2A Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software In This Section The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Starting the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software SM Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Window Taskbar Icons Establishing and Terminating Connections Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Menu Options Accessing Links This chapter outlines the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface for your notebook PC, including the components of the main window, button usage, taskbar icons, and more. Once you've mastered the basics here, you'll be ready to begin using your Sprint PCS Connection Card . TM Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software 27 The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software allows you to manage and monitor the connection between your Sprint PCS Connection Card and the CDMA network. Use the Connection Manager Software to: Determine your signal strength, roaming status, Sprint PCS Vision availability, and other network parameters. SM Initiate data calls. View call statistics. Enable and disable features such as Always on Top (which allows you to set the card software to display in front of other application windows). Set options related to sounds played, and the lock code security feature (which you can use to prevent others from using your card). You must run the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software anytime you use the Sprint PCS Connection Card. 28 Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Starting the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software To launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software: Double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager desktop icon, located on your desktop. Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software ­ or ­ Select Start > Programs > Sprint > UTStarcom Depending on your settings in the Options window, the software launches automatically anytime you insert the Sprint PCS Connection Card. Once you make a connection in the card software, you can launch whichever application you want to use (such as your Web browser or email application). Use the close button in the upper-right corner of the interface to exit. Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software 29 The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Window The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software features its own Custom Main Interface (CMI) window. It includes the following components: A Menu button in the upper-left corner. Minimize and Close buttons in the upper-right corner. An indicator area (to the immediate right of the message area). A button ("GO") used to establish/cancel a connection. A Detail Drawer that displays the amount of data being transfered and received. Close / Exit Sprint PCS ConnectionManager Message Area Open / Close Detail Drawer Indicator Area Minimize View to System Tray Mode Detail Establish / Cancel Connection Menu Detail Drawer 30 Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software About the Interface The following application functions are available within the main window of the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software: Close: Closes the interface and Exits the software. Go: Initiates a connection. Stop: Ends or cancels a connection. Minimize: Minimizes the interface to System Tray Mode. Menu: Provides access to tools and options settings. Message Area: Displays "Connect your phone or card...", "Ready", "Disconnect", "Connect", "Connecting"or "Connected"states. Image Compression (if applicable): Indicates the relative speed of your Sprint PCS Vision connections. SM Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Transfer/Receive: Visual indicator of data activity. Signal Strength: Visual indicator of signal strength. Detail Drawer: Displays byte counter. Click + to expand and - to close. Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software 31 Secondary Menu Options Clicking the Menu button, located in the upper-left corner of the interface, provides access to the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software secondary menu. If there is a Dial-up Networking Connection available, the Go (Connect) menu selection expands to reveal a submenu containing all available connections. The Go (Connect) menu does not open a submenu if only the Sprint PCS Vision connection is available. The Go (Connect) menu is replaced by Stop (Disconnect) once you establish a connection. The Go (Connect) and Links menus are inactive if no card is connected to the PC. SM Once your card is connected to the PC, the Links menu will remain inactive until a connection is established. 32 Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software The Minimize and Close Buttons Minimize Close The Minimize button closes the window butleaves the program running. When the program is minimized, its icon in the system tray can be used to determine the card status. (See page 39.) Once minimized, you can redisplay the program by double-clicking the desktop shortcutor launching the card software from the Start menu. (See page 29.) You can also click the icon in the status area. (The icons are shown in the section "Taskbar Icons" on page 39.) The Close button is used to exitthe card software. Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software 33 Connection Status The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface provides information about your current connection status. Connect your phone or card... If the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software fails to detect a Sprint PCS Connection Card, the message "Connect your phone or card..."displays. Note:In this state, the GO button is unavailable to indicate itcannotbe engaged. The signal strength and image compression icons also are notvisible. Disconnected If the Sprint PCS Connection Manager interface fails to detect a Sprint PCS Connection Card, the message "Connect your phone or card..."will continue to display. In this state, the GO button is available and the signal strength icon is visible.Click GO to initiate a connection. 34 Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software If a Dial-up Networking Connection is also available, the GO submenu displays. The GO submenu lists all available connections grouped by connection type and in alphabetical order. The connection type (Sprint PCS Vision or Dial-up Networking) appears on the left with the connection name to its right. Duplicate connections appear only once. Connecting In this state, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager is attempting to make a connectio. During this action, the display will progress from "Connecting"to "Authenticating,"to "Authenticated."The signal strength icon is visible and the GO button changes to Stop. Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software If you attempt to establish a Sprint PCS Vision connection that requires a password or a Dial-up Networking Connection requiring a remote login and password, a dialog box will appear. Enter the relevant information and click OK to continue the connection process. To cancel the connection, click Stop. Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software 35 Connected Once the connection is established, the message area displays "Connected"and the transfer/receive icon is now visible. Click Stop to disconnect. For other messages, see "Troubleshooting Tips"on page 57. Indicator Area The indicator area displays icons that help you keep track of your signal strength and roaming status, notify you when you receive messages, and indicate whether certain options or features are enabled. The following table lists the indicator area icons and explains the significance of each icon. 36 Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Indicator Area Icons Icon Meaning The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to show the strength of the radio signal. The number of bars increases (up to a maximum of four) as the signal strength increases. Note : This icon is displayed only when data services are available. When no bars are shown, no connection is possible for one of the following reasons: No antenna is attached. You are outside of the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network service area. The signal strength is too weak. A network or account probelm is preventing the Sprint PCS Connection Card from obtaining service. Once a connection is established, this icon is replaced by the Transmit/Receive icon. The Transmit/Receive indicator lets you know that a Sprint PCS Vision data connection is active. Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software 37 The GO Button The GO button is used to establish and cancel a connection. The text on the button changes during different connection stages. GO ­ Ready to establish a connection. Click the button to start a connection (if only one is defined) or to display a list from which you can select a connection (if more than one connection is defined). Stop­ Once a connection is established, the GObutton changes to read Stop. A connection is being established or is already established. Click the button to cancel or disconnect. 38 Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Taskbar Icons The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software displays an icon in the system tray (in the lower-right portion of the display screen on your computer). The system tray icon indicates your connection status. Icon Meaning Connecting - Sprint PCS Connection Card is ready to connect or is currently making a connection. Connected - Connection established to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and data transfer in process. Dormant- Connection established but no data transfer taking place. Disconnected- Sprint PCS Connection Manager running, but no connection in progress. Error- Sprint PCS Connection Manager has encountered a hardware failure in your computer's modem or other error while attempting to connect. Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software 39 Establishing and Terminating Connections The Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface can be used to establish and terminate connections with the Sprint PCS Connection Card. Managing Connections In addition to connecting immediately using the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface, you can create a new Sprint PCS Vision connection, a Dial-up Networking connection, or edit a previously created connection. New Sprint PCS Vision connections can be stored on your notebook. Dial-up Networking connections are always stored on your notebook PC. For information on using the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software to establish, terminate, and manage connections. 40 Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Menu Options Click the Menu button, located at the upper left of the interface to launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager secondary menu. Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software 41 Settings The Settings window allows you to configure the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software to suit your preferences. In the Settings window you can: Enable and disable several features, including Window Always on Top, Connection History... Access Settings 1. Click Menu on the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software interface. 2. Select Settings from the submenu. Note: For details on additional items available through the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software's Menu button, see Section 2B: Menu Options beginning on page 49. Access Settings The Settings window contains five tabs: General, Sound, Advanced, Lock, and Location. 42 Section 2A: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software