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6: Care and Maintenance of Your
Network Card
•
Stopping and ejecting
the AirCard on a
notebook PC
•
Ejecting the AirCard
on a Pocket PC
•
Ejecting the AirCard
on a Handheld or
Tablet PC
Note: Do not insert the AirCard
before installing the software.
See
"Installation on Notebook
PCs" on page
17. See
lation on Notebook PCs" on
page 17
or
"Pocket PC and
Handheld PC installation" on
page 29
for installation instruc-
tions.
Rev 2.1A Jun.04
You can ensure reliable operation and long life of your
AirCard by adhering to these guidelines in storage and use:
•
Do not apply adhesive labels to the AirCard or SIM. This
may cause the AirCard or SIM to become jammed inside
the slot, or prevent it from being inserted properly.
•
When not installed in your computer, store the AirCard
and SIM in a safe place.
•
When storing or transporting your PC in a case (such as a
notebook case) remove the antenna and place it in a
compartment.
"Instal-
•
Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat (see
"Environmental specifications" on page 55
•
The AirCard should fit easily into your computer's PC
Card slot. Forcing the AirCard into the slot may damage
the connector pins.
•
Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the
antenna is pointing straight up. The antenna should bend
easily at the hinge. Do not forcefully bend the antenna.
Figure 6-1: Proper positioning of the AirCard antenna
When you insert the AirCard in a notebook PC, the following
should happen:
•
The PC beeps (unless the effect is disabled).
for details).
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