Firmware Updates - Novatel MERLIN EX720 User Manual

9.
Windows detects the new hardware (Sprint Mobile
Broadband Express Card) and installs the necessary
drivers. The Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New
Hardware Wizard starts, depending on your operating
system. (For additional information about driver
installation, See "Reinstalling the Sprint Mobile
Broadband Express Card Driver" on page 70.)
10.
Follow the prompts to allow the wizard to install the
drivers.
11.
Click OK when you are notified that the installation is
complete.
On completion of this step, the Sprint Connection Manager
Software and the Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card driver
are installed and you can proceed to activate your card (if it
has not already been activated). See "Activating and Using
Sprint Service" on page 24.
Note: During this time, the Sprint Connection Manager message
area displays "Updating Hardware" and the Go button is
disabled.

Firmware Updates

The first time you attempt to connect your card to your
computer, Sprint Connection Manager will check to ensure
you have the latest firmware installed. If Sprint Connection
Manager detects that your card needs to be updated a
"Firmware Update" pop-up dialog appears.
To update firmware
1.
If you are using a laptop, the AC power adapter must be
plugged into your computer before proceeding.
2.
Click OK to launch the firmware update utility and
update the firmware in your Express Card. The software
installation begins. This process takes approximately
20 Section 2A: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card