Pantech PX-500 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2 Sprint Mobile Broadband Card PX-500 www.sprint.com © 2006 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. SPRINT, the “Going Forward” logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ....... . .i Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card ....ii How to Use This Guide .
  • Page 4: Welcome To Sprint

    Welcome to Sprint Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our network right from the start to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless service provider – clear connections, private communications, and time-saving features.
  • Page 5: Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card

    Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Thank you for purchasing a Sprint Mobile Broadband Card. This 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 is truly at your fingertips. How to Use This Guide The advantages of Sprint are as clear as each wireless connection you make.
  • Page 6: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    System Requirements The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card is supported on: Windows XP. Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1 or later (Service Pack 4 is recommended), with high encryption support. To install and run the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and accompanying Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, you need these minimum systems resources: Pentium III (166 MHz or higher) Card Slots...
  • Page 8: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software 1. Insert the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD does not auto start, select Start > Run and enter d:\Sprint PCS Connection Manager.msi, where d is the letter of your CD-ROM. 3.
  • Page 9: Activating Your Card

    Activating Your Card...
  • Page 10: Inserting And Removing The Card

    Inserting and Removing the Card Inserting the Card Once you have completed the software installation procedure, you may insert your card into your PC Card slot. The Sprint label should be facing up and the 68-pin connector, located at the thinner end of the card, should be inserted directly into the PC Card slot.
  • Page 11 The card is powered on as soon as you insert it. Correct When inserting or removing your Do not handle or remove the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, Sprint Mobile Broadband Card by grip the card by both of its sides. pulling on the antenna.
  • Page 12: Activating Your Card

    Activating Your Card You must use the Sprint Activation Wizard to activate and configure your account. Activation involves calling Sprint Customer Service, exchanging information, and entering your account information into the appropriate fields in the Activation Wizard. Note: If you purchased a preactivated Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, you can skip this step.
  • Page 13: Basics Of Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card

    Basics of Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card...
  • Page 14: Connect To The Network

    Card and the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. To start Sprint PCS Connection Manager: Double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon, located on your desktop. –or – Select Start > Programs > Sprint > Pantech > Sprint PCS Connection Manager Basics of Your Card...
  • Page 15: Connection Status

    Sprint PCS Connection Manager will also start automatically when the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card is inserted. This depends on the settings in Windows Operating System. To exit Sprint PCS Connection Manager, use the Close button ( in the upper-right corner. Message Area Open / Close Detail Drawer Indicator Area...
  • Page 16: Online Help

    Online Help Sprint PCS Connection Manager includes extensive online help to provide operating hints and step-by-step instructions for getting the most from your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card. To access Sprint PCS Connection Manager Help: Press <F1> in any window. From Sprint PCS Connection Manager, select MENU > Help. Right-click the system tray icon and select Help.
  • Page 17 (Windows XP) Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. (Windows 2000) Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click Sprint PCS Vision - Pantech and select Properties. 3. Select the Networking tab. 4. Select Settings.

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