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Summary of Contents for Verizon Wireless PC 3220
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Welcome to the Mobile Connection Manager About this Guide Checklist Owner Records About your PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem What is the Mobile Connection Manager? Caring for your PC3220 What is CDMA The Basics CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC3220 on Your Notebook PC Installation Precautions System Requirements... - Page 3 CHAPTER 4 System Tray Mode (Connection Status Icon and Menu) System Tray Icon System Tray Menu CHAPTER 5 Understanding Alert Windows Express Network (1xRTT) and Quick 2 Net Connection Lost Alert Software Mismatch Alert Power On Card Alert Connection in Progress Alert Delete Connection Profile Confirmation Reset Call Log Information CHAPTER 6 Networking and Dial-up Connections...
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Welcome To The Mobile Connection Manager
CHAPTER 1 Welcome to the Mobile Connection Manager Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem! The PC3220 is a dual band CDMA2000 1X product that enables you to communicate wirelessly from your laptop. Now that you are equipped with a wireless modem, you no longer need to carry chargers, cables, telephone jack converters, and batteries. -
Page 5: What Is The Mobile Connection Manager
Unique Antenna Design The PC3220 includes a proprietary antenna design that optimizes data rate transfer speeds, sensitivity, and increases power efficiency. Other Features and Benefits § A Type II PCMCIA format supporting the CardBus I/O interface § Supports North American CDMA Cellular (800 MHz) and PCS (1900 MHz) bands (analog not supported) §... -
Page 6: The Basics
services of the Internet. The PC3220 is a high performance card that enables you to both send and receive data/email at maximum network rates. Often times when using a dial-up connection, a "network busy" signal appears. That's because there are "bottlenecks" slowing down the network. With the spread spectrum technology of CDMA these frustrating bottlenecks are eliminated. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Installing The Mobile Connection Manager And Pc3220 On Your Notebook Pc
CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC3220 on Installation Precautions WARNING: DO NOT insert the PC3220 before you install the Mobile Connection Manager software onto your notebook PC. Once you install the Mobile Connection Manager software, you will be prompted to insert the PC3220 into the Type II PC Card slot. -
Page 8: Installing The Mobile Connection Manager Software
2. In order to install the PC3220 and the Mobile Connection Manager software, these minimum system resources are required: Card slots: Disk-Drive: Memory: Disk Space: Processor: Dial Up Networking: NOTE - Windows 98: You may need the original Microsoft Windows 98 Installation CD. NOTE: If you are planning to upgrade your Microsoft operating system, you will need to uninstall the Mobile Connection Manager first. -
Page 9: Installing Fourelle Venturi Data Compression
If you prefer to install Venturi later: Windows 2000/XP: If you choose to install Venturi later, select No and click Finish. Now proceed to step 18. Your notebook PC will not restart. Windows ME: If you choose to install Venturi later, select No and click Yes to restart your PC. Continue to step 18, once your PC restarts. -
Page 10: Connecting The Pc3220 And Drivers To Your Notebook Pc
soon as the Internet connection is terminated and you have disconnected, the Venturi will return to the “off” icon. Tip: The Settings tool in the Mobile Connection Manager allows you to control the use of Venturi, offering the option to enable or disable the data compression software. - Page 11 driver: a program that extends the operating system to support a device such as a PC Card; or a program that enables an application to use a device such as a printer. Hardware devices such as PC Cards must each have the proper driver installed in order to run.
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Page 12: Account Activation With Verizon Wireless
Account Activation with Verizon Wireless Once the PC3220 is properly inserted into the Type II PC Card slot of your notebook PC, the Activation Wizard will automatically appear. (In order to use your PC3220, you must have an account set up with Verizon Wireless). The process of setting up an account is called activation. Follow these steps for activation: The Activation Wizard ‘Welcome’... -
Page 13: Establishing A Connection
Establishing a Connection 1. Once you have properly inserted the PC3220 into your notebook PC's Type II PC Card slot (See Installing the Drivers to your Notebook PC), the Mobile Connection Manager will notify that it is ready to connect to the network. 2. -
Page 14: Powering Off/On The Pc3220
Note: A "No Service" message is displayed when the PC3220 cannot locate the network. "Connected" message is displayed once a connection is established. Powering OFF/ON the PC3220 In order to Power Off the Mobile Connection Manager click on the System Tray Icon and the System Tray Menu will appear. -
Page 15: Removing The Pc3220 From Your Notebook Pc
2. Select Exit from the menu. (The icon will disappear from the system tray). 3. After the Mobile Connection Manager has exited, go to the system tray and click on the Unplug and Eject Hardware icon. Windows 2000 & ME 4. -
Page 16: Chapter 3 Using The Mobile Connection Manager
CHAPTER 3 Using the Mobile Connection Manager The Mobile Connection Manager is turned on automatically when your laptop starts up, unless you turned this option “off” in the previous section, Software Installation. This view of the Mobile Connection is called Full Mode. An alternate view, called the System Tray Mode, is described later in this section, titled: System Tray Mode (Connection Status Icon and Menu). -
Page 17: Service Indicator
When no signal is available, the antenna symbol will change to red and the bars will be dimmed. When this occurs, no connection is possible for one of the following reasons: You are outside of a CDMA network coverage area The signal strength is too weak A network problem is preventing the PC3220 from obtaining service The Mobile Connection Manager is not turned on or the PC3220 has not been inserted... -
Page 18: Connection Indicator
When the indicator is “off” (dimmed), you are within the local coverage area of Verizon Wireless. You are not roaming. Note: Your coverage area and billing charges depend upon your Verizon Wireless and the type of account you have. There may be surcharges for roaming service that varies based on whether you are in a preferred roaming area or a non-preferred roaming area. -
Page 19: Understanding The Action Buttons
Service Status Dialog Please insert Card No card is detected Card is Off PC Card is powered off Ready Service is available No Service No service is available Connecting Attempting to make a connection Connected A connection is established (Quick 2 Net, Express Network active or dormant) Dormant/Connected A connection is established... -
Page 20: Settings
Settings The Settings tool allows you to customize the Mobile Connection Manager. Once you click on this button a pop-up window with three tabs will appear: § General § Connection Profiles § About Settings: General Tab Option Enable Compression Start in System Tray Mode Run Mobile Connection Manager at Start up Enable Call Drop Alert... -
Page 21: Settings: About Tab
These three headers are displayed in the window: Profile Name Profile Number Default profile (shows a checkbox for the default profile) Connection Profiles Buttons Button Function/Action Opens the Connection Profile Edit Window if you wish to add a new dial up connection profile. -
Page 22: Help
Column Name Format On-Screen Call Type Express Network Quick 2 Net Dial-up Networking Connection Text Name Phone number 15 digits Date and Time YYYY MMM DD hh:mm am(or pm) Duration hh:mm:ss or mm:ss Bytes In Examples: 7 KB, 68 KB, 768 KB, 3.2 MB, 343.3 MB, 1.3GB. -
Page 23: Chapter 4 System Tray Mode (Connection Status Icon And Menu)
CHAPTER 4 System Tray Mode (Connection Status Icon and Menu) system tray: also known as the “status area,” the system tray is the section to the right of the Start button on your desktop If you prefer to close the Full Mode view of the Mobile Connection Manager, you can still monitor your connections with the System Tray icon. -
Page 24: System Tray Menu
System Tray Menu By clicking on the System Tray icon, a menu becomes visible. Below is a list explaining the functions of each menu option. Menu Item Action Open Brings up Full Mode view Connect (or) Disconnect Select to connect or disconnect a data call Power On Card (or) Select to power on/off the card... -
Page 25: Chapter 5 Understanding Alert Windows
CHAPTER 5 Understanding Alert Windows Alerts that are generated by the Mobile Connection Manager explain effects of certain actions you are enabling by selecting particular functions. You generally can exit an alert by selecting Yes, No or OK. You also have the option to “turn off” an alert either from the alert window itself, or by manually shutting it off. -
Page 26: Delete Connection Profile Confirmation
When this alert message appears, click Yes and your connection will be automatically terminated. Continue with your intended action. Click No to dismiss the alert message and keep the Mobile Connection Manager power on and connection active. Delete Connection Profile Confirmation If you decide to delete a dial-up connection from your Connection Profiles, a confirmation message will appear. -
Page 27: Chapter 6 Networking And Dial-Up Connections
CHAPTER 6 Networking and Dial-up Connections Windows Networking After installation of the Mobile Connection Manager and drivers, the two default connection profiles (Express Network (1xRTT) and Quick 2 Net (14.4kbps)) will appear automatically on the ® Windows “Network and Dial Up Connections” window. If you have added a new connection profile, it will also be displayed in this window. -
Page 28: Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions
CHAPTER 7 Frequently Asked Questions Here are some answers to common questions regarding the PC3220: What is the Mobile Connection Manager? The Mobile Connection Manager is an application designed to assist you in managing the PC3220. With this application you can easily monitor and customize your connections. My PC3220 becomes noticeably hot after using it for a while, is this normal? Like all PC Cards, the PC3220 generates heat in its normal operation and is also heated by the host computer. - Page 29 Venturi server is implemented, you will notice an increase in the speed of your data connections. Am I able to make phone/voice calls with the PC3220? No, this particular model is designed for data calls only. Windows 98 Only: When attempting to Un-install or Install the Mobile Connection Manager on my Windows 98 operating system, I receive the following error: Un-installation error on Win98 with PowerControl.dll Installation error on Win98 with PowerControl.dll...
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Page 30: Chapter 8 Regulatory Information And Safety And Hazards
CHAPTER 8 Regulatory Information and Safety This Section outlines important regulatory notices concerning your new PC Card. Regulatory Notices This device complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC rules. This PC card has been tested with the typical laptop computer with the side loading PCMCIA bay. This PC card must not be co-location or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. - Page 31 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help WARNING- This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur.
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Page 32: Chapter 9 Technical Specifications
CHAPTER 9 Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Humidity: Vibration stability: Drop: Contact discharge (Level 2): Air discharge (Level 3): Radio Frequency & Electrical Specifications Approvals: Interface type: Supply voltage: Current consumption: Transmitter power: Conducted Power (dBm): Radiated Power (dBm): Transmitting: (Max data rate): Transmit:... -
Page 33: Environmental Specifications
WNP (wireless number portability): Mechanical Specifications Dimensions (W x L x H): Weight: Power button: Headset jack: LED: Antenna: No Support 54mm x 117mm x 5mm No support No support Red/Green Vertically polarized dipole... -
Page 34: Chapter 10 Licensing Information
CHAPTER 10 Licensing Information Licensing Information AIRPRIME INCORPORATED MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER FOR THE PC3220 LICENSE AGREEMENT ATTENTION: CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT. BY CLICKING ON THE “YES” BUTTON OF THE LICENSING AGREEMENT WINDOW OR BY INSTALLING THIS APPLICATION, YOU INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND THAT YOU INTEND TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. -
Page 35: Chapter 10 Licensing Agreement
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND (B) ANY WARRANTY THAT MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER IS DELIVERED FREE OF ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIMS BY WAY OF INFRINGEMENT OR OTHERWISE. AIRPRIME DOES NOT WARRANT NOR MAKE ANY CONDITION OR REPRESENTATIONS THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LICENSEE, THAT THE OPERATION OF MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR VIRUS FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER... - Page 36 10. GENERAL. This Agreement is the entire agreement with respect to this application and supercedes any other agreements or discussions, oral or written. This Agreement may not be changed except by a written amendment signed by you and us. No provision of this Agreement may be waived except in writing by the party giving the waiver.
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Page 37: Chapter 11 Limited Warranty
Audiovox Communications Corp. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Audiovox CDMA2000 1X, PCMCIA Card, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the Company’s option,... - Page 38 IN USA: AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA: AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CANADA CO. 5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1 (800) 465-9672...
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