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  • Page 1 UM175US Wireless USB Modem User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING UM175US ..........3 ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL............4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..............4 WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE ........4 INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM175US USB MODEM....5 PRODUCT FEATURES................6 PRODUCT HANDLING ..............7 CONFIGURATION ................7 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP ..........9 THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP PROGRAM (WIN)......11...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICATION CONFIGURATION WINDOW ........41 MONITOR DETAILS WINDOW ............42 SETTINGS: HARDWARE..............43 SETTINGS: CONNECTION TIMEOUT ..........45 CHAPTER 6 INSTALLING UM175US ..........47 PRECAUTIONS ................48 RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .........48 INSTALLING SOFTWARE ...............49 UNPLUGGING OR EJECTING THE DEVICE ........50 USB MODEM EXTENSION CABLE ..........52...

  • Page 4: Before Using Um175Us

    CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING UM175US ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM175US USB MODEM PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT HANDLING CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 5: About This User Manual

    ■ ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL You will find all the information you need to install and use the UM175US in this user manual. Before using the UM175US, you must properly install the QuickLink Mobile by closely following the installation instructions.

  • Page 6: Introduction To Wireless Um175Us Usb Modem

    UM175US USB MODEM ■ INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM175US USB MODEM The US Cellular Wireless UM175US is designed for your PC’s USB port, which is available in most models. The UM175US can be used to access the Internet, your company’s intranet, or you can use it to send and receive email.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    BEFORE USING UM175US PRODUCT FEATURES ■ PRODUCT FEATURES • Power management: The UM175US utilizes power man- agement and system overhead reduction functions pro- vided by the USB interface for maximum power savings. • Antenna design: Efficient, innovative internal antenna design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to net- work signals.

  • Page 8: Product Handling

    USB port. 2 The UM175US USB device should easily slide into the USB port. Do not force the UM175US into the USB port as it may cause damage to the modem and/or the port. 3 Keep the UM175US in a dry and clean place. (Storage temperature: -22°F to 149°F [- 30°C to 65°C]).
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  • Page 10: Installation And Setup

    CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP PROGRAM...
  • Page 11 CD'S You purchased a UM175US, there is only one CD that con- tains QuickLink Mobile and USB modem drivers. Important: If using a USB device, QuickLink Mobile software must be installed before you insert the USB device in to the computer for the first time.

  • Page 12: The Quicklink Mobile Setup Program (Win)

    THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETUP PROGRAM 4 Find and run the QuickLink Mobile icon in the MAC QLM folder. 5 Double click the QuickLink Mobile Icon to begin the installation. 6 Follow the steps on page 14. ■ THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP PROGRAM (WIN) STEP 1: Click the QuickLink Mobile setup program.
  • Page 13 THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETUP PROGRAM Then “InstallShield Wizard” automatically starts to check your PC and prepare to install the Setup program. Then “Welcome” screen appears. Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation process. STEP 2: After the Welcome screen you will see the QuickLink Mobile License Agreement.
  • Page 14 THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETUP PROGRAM STEP 3: You are now ready to select the location on your computer where the QuickLink Mobile should be installed. It is recommended that you do not modify the default destina- tion folder. Click the “Next” button to continue. STEP 4: During this step the components of the QuickLink Mobile product are being installed onto your computer.
  • Page 15 THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETUP PROGRAM STEP 5: Installation is now complete. Click the “Finish” but- ton to leave the QuickLink Mobile setup program and to begin using your new software.

  • Page 16: The Quicklink Mobile Setup Program (Mac)

    THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETUP PROGRAM The setup program will automatically create an QuickLink Mobile shortcut on your desktop. ■ THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP PROGRAM (MAC) STEP 1: Click the QuickLink Mobile setup program. When pop-up screen shows you to confirm installing the software, click the “Continue”...
  • Page 17 THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETUP PROGRAM STEP 3: Read the “Read Me” screen and continue installing the software. You may “Print” or “Save” the “Read Me” file for future reference. STEP 4: After the “Read Me” screen, you will see the QuickLink Mobile License Agreement.
  • Page 18 THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETUP PROGRAM STEP 5: You are now ready to select the location on your computer where the QuickLink Mobile should be installed. STEP 6: During this step the components of QuickLink Mobile are being installed onto your computer. Installation will occur to the destination folder specified in Step 5 above.
  • Page 19 THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETUP PROGRAM STEP 7: When your computer is running installer script, do not turn your computer off. If you want to create an access shortcut on your desktop, press “Yes”.
  • Page 20 THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETUP PROGRAM STEP 8: Installation is now complete. Click the “Restart” button to leave the QuickLink Mobile setup program and restart your computer.
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  • Page 22: Using Quicklink Mobile

    CHAPTER 3 USING QUICKLINK MOBILE FEATURES GETTING STARTED THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INTERFACE ESTABLISHING CDMA CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 23: Features

    USING QUICKLINK MOBILE FEATURES ■ FEATURES WWAN (WIRELESS WIDE AREA NETWORK, 1XEV-DO/1XRTT/CDMA) SPECIFIC FEATURES: • Configures your computer to use your wireless device as a modem. • Creates an US Cellular EVDO-1x Data connection. • Copy utility to create wireless copies of your dial-up con- nections, if supported by your device.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    USING QUICKLINK MOBILE GETTING STARTED ■ GETTING STARTED Double click on the QuickLink Mobile icon on your desktop or click on the Windows Start menu and select QuickLink Mobile from the list of Programs. ■ THE QUICKLINK MOBILE INTERFACE THE MAIN WINDOW FOR CDMA CONNECTIONS The main interface for establishing CDMA wireless connec- tions is shown below.
  • Page 25 USING QUICKLINK MOBILE CONNECTING tions or when you want to prevent it from consuming your laptop’s power. Exit: Exit the QuickLink Mobile application. THE TOOLS MENU Clicking Tools in the menu bar of QuickLink Mobile’s Main window produces a short menu with the following options: Diagnostics: Select the Diagnostics window to access Mobile Adapter Info or the Event Viewer.

  • Page 26: Establishing Cdma Connections

    USING QUICKLINK MOBILE CONNECTING ■ ESTABLISHING CDMA CONNECTIONS HOW TO CONNECT TO A CDMA NETWORK Before you begin, you will need the following: • A CDMA device that you will use to establish connections. • A valid account with a CDMA provider To connect to a CDMA network, follow these steps: 1 If you have not already done so, connect your CDMA wireless device.
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  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Mobile Properties

    CHAPTER 4 MOBILE PROPERTIES MOBILE ADAPTER INFO DEVICE TAB NETWORK TAB EVENT VIEWER EVENT HISTORY...

  • Page 29: Mobile Adapter Info

    MOBILE PROPERTIES MOBILE ADAPTER INFO ■ MOBILE ADAPTER INFO To view information about your cellular modem, cellular network connection, and session activity, select Mobile Adapter Info... from Tools menu and then select Diagnostics. The Mobile Adapter Info... window will appear providing useful information on your laptop PC and wireless device.

  • Page 30: Network Tab

    MOBILE PROPERTIES NETWORK TAB Technology: The technology of your wireless device; i.e. CDMA. Hardware ID: The hardware ID of your wireless device. Device Driver: The device driver of your wireless device. Firmware Version: The version of your wireless device’s on board operating software.

  • Page 31: Event Viewer

    MOBILE PROPERTIES EVENT VIEWER SESSION INFORMATION Connected: Indicates whether you are currently connected or disconnected, indicated as Yes or No. Roaming: Indicates the roaming status, indicated as Yes or MIP Error: This field displays a 2 or 3 digit Mobile IP (MIP) error code.

  • Page 32: Event History

    MOBILE PROPERTIES EVENT HISTORY ■ EVENT HISTORY The event history is available from the Session Log tab at the left side of the main window. Selecting the Session Log tab will open the Event History Manager window which will display the client events that have been logged. The window shown below will appear.
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  • Page 34: Quick Link Mobile Settings

    CHAPTER 5 QUICK LINK MOBILE SETTINGS ACCESSING THE SETTINGS WINDOW APPLICATION TAB ADDING AN APPLICATION EDITING THE PARAMETERS FOR A LAUNCHED APPLICATION MONITORING APPLICATIONS APPLICATION CONFIGURATION WINDOW MONITOR DETAILS WINDOW SETTINGS: HARDWARE SETTINGS: CONNECTION TIMEOUT...

  • Page 35: Accessing The Settings Window

    ACCESSING THE QLM SETTINGS SETTINGS WINDOW ■ ACCESSING THE SETTINGS WINDOW The “Settings” window allows you to configure the behav- ior of the QuickLink Mobile software. Among other things, these settings control how the client connects to networks, how it launches applications and how it handles conflicting applications.

  • Page 36: Application Tab

    QLM SETTINGS APPLICATION TAB For information on the individual settings tabs, see the fol- lowing: • Application Tab • Connection Timeout Tab • Hardware Tab ■ APPLICATION TAB The Application tab contains general settings for the QuickLink Mobile software. The following options are avail- able: User interface is always on top: When this box is checked, QuickLink Mobile will always appear on top of other appli-...

  • Page 37: Adding An Application

    APPLICATION LAUNCHER QLM SETTINGS method to turn off the warning. You can turn these warning messages back on by pressing the Reset button. ■ ADDING AN APPLICATION Follow these steps to add an application to the list in the App Launcher settings tab: 1 In the App Launcher tab of the Settings window, click the Add button.

  • Page 38: Editing The Parameters For A Launched Application

    ADDING AN QLM SETTINGS APPLICATION ■ EDITING THE PARAMETERS FOR A LAUNCHED APPLICATION The parameters used to launch an application are found in two locations: the Application Configuration window and The Monitor Details window. Follow these steps to edit the parameters in the Application Configuration Window: 1 In the App Launcher tab of the Settings window, select the application whose parameters you wish to edit.
  • Page 39 EDITING THE QLM SETTINGS PARAMETERS 2 In the App Launcher settings tab, click the Details button next to the application that you wish to launch auto- matically. The Monitor Details window appears. 3 If you want to be prompted before the application is launched automatically, select “Prompt”...
  • Page 40 EDITING THE QLM SETTINGS PARAMETERS CHANGING THE ORDER IN WHICH APPLICATIONS ARE LAUNCHED The order in which applications are launched is controlled by the amount of launch delay specified in Monitor Details window. Applications with a greater delay will be launched later than applications with a smaller delay.

  • Page 41: Monitoring Applications

    EDITING THE QLM SETTINGS PARAMETERS ■ MONITORING APPLICATIONS RESPONDING TO AN APPLICATION SHUT DOWN QuickLink Mobile can be configured to respond when one of the applications listed in the Application Bar is shut down. Possible responses include shutting down your cur- rent wireless connection and simply restarting the applica- tion that has been shut down.

  • Page 42: Application Configuration Window

    MONITORING QLM SETTINGS APPLICATIONS ■ APPLICATION CONFIGURATION WINDOW This window allows you to select an application to be added to the Application Bar and/or edit the parameters QuickLink uses to launch that application. The following settings appear in this window: Profile Name: This is the name that will be displayed for this application in the App Launcher settings page.

  • Page 43: Monitor Details Window

    APPLICATION QLM SETTINGS CONFIGURATION WINDOW ■ MONITOR DETAILS WINDOW The Monitor Details Window allows you to specify whether specific applications that are listed in the App Launcher tab can be launched automatically when you connect and what actions QuickLink Mobile should take when such an applica- tion is shut down.

  • Page 44: Settings: Hardware

    MONITOR DETAILS QLM SETTINGS WINDOW Monitor Action: If the Monitor Application box is checked, this field specifies what QuickLink Mobile should do when it detects that this application has been shut down. • When set to Manual, QuickLink Mobile will not respond to the application being shut down.
  • Page 45 QLM SETTINGS SETTINGS: HARDWARE For more information, see The Device List. ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS CONNECTIONS If this box is checked, QuickLink Mobile will allow you to establish more than one connection at a time. If this box is NOT checked, QuickLink Mobile will prompt you to disconnect before allowing you to establish a second connection.

  • Page 46: Settings: Connection Timeout

    QLM SETTINGS SETTINGS: HARDWARE • In the Device List, the “other” device which has estab- lished a connection must be selected in the “Other Devices” group (to see which devices are currently select- ed, set the menu in the Selected column to “Manual”). When this box is not checked, QuickLink Mobile will not respond to connections established by “Other Devices.”...
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  • Page 48: Chapter 6 Installing Um175Us

    CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING UM175US PRECAUTIONS RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS INSTALLING SOFTWARE UNPLUGGING OR EJECTING THE DEVICE USB MODEM EXTENSION CABLE...

  • Page 49: Precautions

    • Type A USB port Processor • 166MHz or faster • Disk drive CD-ROM • Memory 32 MB Disk space • 75MB * The UM175US is useful for Pocket PCs that include a USB port. Voice service is not supported.

  • Page 50: Installing Software

    Driver for the UM175US. Follow the instructions from QuickLink Mobile for installation. WARNINGS! • Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process BEFORE removing the UM175US. If you remove the device improperly, the product may be damaged. (For further informatin on unplugging/ejection process, please refer to pages 48-49.) •...

  • Page 51: Unplugging Or Ejecting The Device

    EJECTING THE DEVICE • It is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you insert or remove the UM175US. It is an audible notifica- tion that your computer recognizes the new hardware. ■ UNPLUGGING OR EJECTING THE DEVICE Make sure to complete the unplug/eject process on your com- puter BEFORE removing the UM175US from your computer.
  • Page 52 EJECTING THE DEVICE When you press the Unplug/Eject icon in the system tray, the pop-up window will appear. Click the [Stop] button. Now, you can remove the UM175US from your PC. • MACINTOSH When disconnecting a USB mass device from the computer, close all windows and quit all running applications that are stored on the device and drag the device’s icon onto trash...

  • Page 53: Usb Modem Extension Cable

    The UM175US USB Modem package includes an extension USB Y-shaped cable. Although the cable is not required for use with your UM175US modem, it offers increased perfor- mance for your UM175US modem under certain operating conditions. Simply insert the USB connector into the USB port of your computing device to deliver power boost, increased RF performance, and to solve clearance issues.
  • Page 54 USB MODEM INSTALLING UM175US INSTALLING UM175US INSTALLING UM175US EXTENSION CABLE 3 The device is connected to and powered by the com- puter as soon as the USB cable is plugged properly into the appropriate Type A USB port(s). 4 Launch QuickLink Mobile and click Connect.
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  • Page 56: Regulatory And Safety Information

    CHAPTER 6 REGULATORY SAFETY INFORMATION REGULATORY NOTICES OPERATING CONDITIONS WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...

  • Page 57: Regulatory Notices

    REGULATORY NOTICES INFORMATIONS ■ REGULATORY NOTICES UM175US complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC rules. It has been tested with a typical personal computer with a USB port. This USB device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmit- ter.

  • Page 58: Warnings And Cautions

    REGULATORY AND SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INFORMATIONS ■ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 1 Modifying or changing this USB device without express authorization can nullify compliance with RF exposure guidelines. 2 This USB device has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 59: Safety Precautions

    REGULATORY AND SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INFORMATIONS 5 If you have purchased this product under a United States Government contract, it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (C)(1)(ii) of Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFARs) Section 252.227-7013 for Department of Defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FARs) Section 52.227-19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations.
  • Page 60 REGULATORY AND SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INFORMATIONS 3 Do not use this USB device in any aircraft whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. Make sure to turn off this USB device in aircraft. If used in an aircraft, it can transmit signals that could interfere with various aircraft systems.
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  • Page 62: Chapter 8 Appendix

    CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX GLOSSARY SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATES (SAR) SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE U.S.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT...

  • Page 63: Glossary

    APPENDIX APPENDIX GLOSSARY ■ GLOSSARY Analog Coverage An area where analog service is available. Analog phones usually indicate signal strength on an indicator in the phone’s display when receiving an analog signal. Browser The software that allows you to view the Internet; contains navigator commands such as forward and back;...
  • Page 64 APPENDIX APPENDIX GLOSSARY Internet A cooperatively run, globally distributed collection of com- puter networks that exchange information via a common set of rules for exchanging data (Transfer Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol or TCP/IP). Intranet An intranet is a web site created by a business, which posts its own company information in a secure part of the Internet that only employees or other authorized users can reach.
  • Page 65 APPENDIX APPENDIX GLOSSARY POP3 e-mail Protocol used by ISP’s mail servers to manage e-mail for subscribers. E-mail clients such as Microsoft Outlook support POP3. Proxy Settings A specific I.P. address that allows access to a secured enter- prise network. The proxy settings provide directions to a computer so that it can locate an address and access infor- mation and services, which exist at that location.

  • Page 66: Specific Absorption Rates (Sar)

    SPECIFIC ABSORPTION APPENDIX APPENDIX RATES (SAR) ■ SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATES (SAR) Maximum: SAR 1.19 W/kg CDMA835 Body SAR 0.854 W/kg PCS1900 Body THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emis- sion limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
  • Page 67 SPECIFIC ABSORPTION APPENDIX APPENDIX RATES (SAR) limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.19 W/Kg.

  • Page 68: Safety Information For Rf Exposure

    SAFETY INFORMATION APPENDIX APPENDIX FOR RF EXPOSURE ■ SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE BODY WORN OPERATION This device was tested in multiple notebook computer configurations with USB port configurations for typical near-body operations with the back of the USB Modem kept 20mm from the body.
  • Page 69 SAFETY INFORMATION APPENDIX APPENDIX FOR RF EXPOSURE EXPOSURE TO RF ENERGY Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Do not move the antenna close to, or couching any exposed part of the body when making a call.

  • Page 70: U.s.federal Communications Commissionradio Frequency Interference Statement

    RADIO FREQUENCY APPENDIX INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ■ U.S.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 71 RADIO FREQUENCY APPENDIX INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FCC ID: PP4PX-700 Warning: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

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