Kyocera KPC650 User Manual
Kyocera KPC650 User Manual

Kyocera KPC650 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DRAFT COPY-X2 Verizon Wireless VZAccess Manager User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650 PC Card...
  • Page 2: Trademarks And Service Marks

    U.S. and certain other countries. HotSync® is a registered trademark of Palm, Inc. Kyocera® is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned in this user guide may be the trademarks of their respec- tive owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 1: Install PC Card Drivers ..............................3 Step 2: Install VZAccess Manager ............................4 Step 3: Run the VZAccess Manager Setup Wizard ........................6 Step 4: Install Your KPC650 PC Card............................8 Ejecting the KPC650 ................................11 VZAccess Manager from Verizon Wireless ........................12 Supported Services ..................................
  • Page 4 WWAN (CDMA/1xRTT/1xEVDO) ..............................50 Wi-Fi ....................................... 53 Venturi ......................................56 Glossary ....................................59 Kyocera Wireless Consumer Liminted Warranty ......................61 Regulatory and Safety Information ............................. 63 Regulatory Notices ..................................63 Safety Information ..................................64 User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 5: Kpc650 Pc Card Introduction

    About this guide This user guide contains all the information you need to properly install and use your KPC650. Before you can begin using the KPC650, it is essential that you follow the proper instructions for installation. You must first load the software provided on the CD-ROM included in the kit before you insert the KPC650 into your notebook PC.
  • Page 6: About Your Kyocera Kpc650 Pc Card

    • Store your KPC650 in a dry and clean place. Storage temperature: 30° to 65°C [86° to 149°F]. • Do not apply adhesive labels to the KPC650. This may cause the card to jam inside the PC Card slot of your notebook PC.
  • Page 7: Installation And Configuration

    Notebook PC Installation Precautions Warning: DO NOT insert the KPC650 PC card before you install the software onto your notebook PC. Once you install the software, and drivers you will be prompted to insert the KPC650 into the Type II PC Card slot...
  • Page 8: Step 2: Install Vzaccess Manager

    VZAccess Manager License Agreement. Select I agree with this software license agreement. Click Next to continue. Choose a destination folder for your files, or use the default location. Click Next to continue. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 9 Step 3 above. Installation is now complete. Click Finish. The setup program will automati- cally create a VZAccess Manager shortcut on your desktop. Proceed to the continued instructions on page User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 10: Step 3: Run The Vzaccess Manager Setup Wizard

    Detect WWAN device only (1xEV-DO/1xRTT/ CDMA). For the purposes of this guide, Detect WWAN device only (1xEV-DO/1xRTT/ CDMA).. Please note that your experience may be different if you use a different selection. Click Next to continue. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 11 If your wireless phone is not turned on, do so now. You are now prompted to insert your PC card. Proceed to the steps below. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 12: Step 4: Install Your Kpc650 Pc Card

    Once complete you will be prompted to begin Activa- tion (step 4). You may hear a short beep each time the KPC650 is inserted and removed from your notebook PC. This Note: is normal.
  • Page 13 Your wireless device will now be detected. After detecting the device, you are notified that the VZAccess Manager is configured to use the modem you selected. Press to continue. Next Enter your 10-digit phone number. Press Next to continue. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 14 Click the Test Device button to see detail on your PC Card and to verify that all components are working. The Test Device screen shows your device manufacturer, model, signal strength and other details. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 15: Ejecting The Kpc650

    A Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, click Remove the KPC650 from your notebook. When removing the KPC650, always grip it by the sides of the card rather than from the top. Pulling on the antenna over time may damage the card. If available, use the Card Ejector tool on your laptop.
  • Page 16: Vzaccess Manager From Verizon Wireless

    144 kbps or 2 Mbps for email, corporate databases, and all the services of the Internet. The high-performance KPC650, designed to leverage CDMA 1xEVDO and 1xRTT network technologies, enables you to both send and receive data/email at maximum network rates.
  • Page 17: Vzaccess Manager Tools

    • Launch your browser, e-mail client, VPN or a program of your choice upon connection. • Lo connections used, duration and bytes sent and received. • TXT messaging • For more information about VZAccess Manager features, refer to “Additional VZAccess Manager Features” on page User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 18: Getting Started With Vzaccess Manager

    If you change phones or PC cards, you will need to run the Setup Wizard again. To do this make sure that your → phone and cable are connected, then select Options Run Wizard from the VZAccess Manager contact view. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 19: Connecting

    Quick 2 Net (14.4 kbps) connection. This will ensure that the Venturi compression software is enabled and the wireless device is configured properly before connecting. Refer to “Using Venturi” on page 36 for more information on how Venturi works. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 20 While dormant your wireless phone/device may be able to receive a voice call. If you leave your wireless phone connected to your PC, after you finish your voice call you may be able to resume your data session as you normally would. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 21: Warning Messages

    Dial Up connections may be charged differently than NationalAccess sessions. Please check your Calling Plan for details. Select to suppress the message. Otherwise, each time you connect via the Do not show this warning again Dial-Up connection this message will appear. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 22: Setting Dial Up Connections

    Optimized)" suffix, will also be created. This connection may connect faster. If you have trouble with the "(Wireless Optimized)" connection, you can delete it from your dial-up networking folder and use the "(Wireless)" connection. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 23: Vzaccess Manager Settings

    General Preferences This section covers the preferences that are common to both WWAN and Wi-Fi. Preferences that are unique to WWAN and Wi-Fi are discussed in “WWAN Preferences” on page 22 “Wi-Fi Preferences” on page User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 24 Wi-Fi card, if it's known to conflict with VZAccess Manager controlling your Wi-Fi card. For Wi-Fi, Passwords, and VPN options, refer “Wi-Fi Preferences” on page For WWAN options and Venturi options see “WWAN Preferences” on page User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 25 Internet. If desired, you can select and the software will only check for updates when you select , or you when Manually Update Now you select, from VZAccess Manager's connect view Help Check for Updates User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 26: Wwan Preferences

    VZAccess Manager, checking this option will skip the screen that normally asks for your user name and password. For this to work you will have had to connect previously, successfully saving your user name and password. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 27 WWAN network. Select the browse button, , to browse to the desired application you want to run when you connect to a WWAN network using VZAccess Manager. The application will run for all WWAN connections made from VZAccess Manager. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 28 Manager. The VPN application will run for all WWAN connections made from VZAccess Manager. If you have a shortcut you normally use to launch your VPN application you may want to right-click on it and select properties to see where the program is located and how it's named. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 29: Wi-Fi Preferences

    If you connect your Wi-Fi device after VZAccess Manager has been started and you are in coverage of a Wi-Fi → network, selecting will cause VZAccess Manager to recognize your Wi-Fi device (and Options Refresh Networks WWAN if connected) and scan for available networks. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 30 If you incorrectly entered the name, the signal strength will never indicate any signal. With certain Wi-Fi adapters the signal strength for Wi-Fi networks is not accurate until you connect to the network. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 31 The name has to match the network to work. Note that this name is case sensitive when entering it Set Password : This option allows you to modify, delete or enter your Wi-Fi WEP keys for a private Wi-Fi network.. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 32 Wi-Fi network. Select the browse button to browse to the desired application you want to run when you connect to a Wi-Fi network using VZAccess Manager. The application will run for all Wi-Fi connections made from VZAccess Manager. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 33 : This only applies to Wi-Fi networks. If checked, additional information will be displayed for Wi-Fi networks such as the channel, MAC address and type of security. The rest of the features on this tab are explained in “General Preferences” on page User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 34: Additional Vzaccess Manager Features

    : VZAccess Manager displays Roaming status for PC Cards. These icons will show on status bar in Roaming Status these scenarios: Icon Status Roaming Extended Network No icon displayed Home Network User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 35: The Toolbar Buttons

    : The TXT button allows you to send short text messages to any other wireless device that supports SMS. Note that this button is only available when using a wireless device that supports SMS. : Launches the default web browser on your computer. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 36: Minimizing The Interface

    (up to 1.54 Mbps). There is also a My Computer tab; this tab has key information about your computer that may be helpful in troubleshooting any problems that may occur. It also has the option of being e-mailed to Verizon Wireless Technical Support. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 37: The Help Menu

    About VZAccess Manager: Displays the software version. Text messaging Your Kyocera KPC650 is short message service (SMS) capable. Before sending messages, you must have the mobile numbers of your contacts set up your SMS phonebook. To do this:. Click the TXT button...
  • Page 38: Sending A Text Message

    Reply to any messages you have received. Select the message to which you want to reply, click Reply, and type your text. Click Send Send an existing message to another address. Highlight the message, click , Click the button and Forward: Forward choose the recipient. Click Send User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 39: Setting Txt Preferences

    Place a checkmark in this box to receive confirmation when messages are deleted. Confirm deletion of messages: Place a checkmark in this box to receive confirmation of when messages have been sent. Confirm sent messages: User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 40: Venturi Compression Software

    Venturi server. In the rare case of this happening, Venturi will automatically resume working as soon as it's able to reach the server. While in bypass mode you will still be able to access web pages, but Venturi compression will not occur. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 41: Venturi Options

    Make sure that Venturi is set to if configured for manual mode), connect to the Internet by double- AUTO clicking on NationalAccess - BroadbandAccess NationalAccess, Quick 2 Net (14.4kbps) from VZAccess Manager. Once connected, start browsing web pages. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 42: Downloading Venturi

    Allow USB connection with this desktop computer Make sure they are if you are having trouble connecting with your WWAN device and restore them to their unchecked original settings when syncing your PDA. Click when finished. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 43: Proxy Settings

    Wi-Fi adapters as well as your Network adapter. You can access the LAN Settings by doing the following: → In Internet Explorer, select Tools Internet Options Then select the then Connections Tab LAN Settings User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 44 (14.4 kbps) connection that is used by VZAccess Manager, you would select the connection from the Connections tab in the previous step and select Settings . The exact names of the connections used by VZAccess Manager are User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 45 In Internet Explorer 4.x, proxy settings are global and have to be turned off when accessing the Internet directly through the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess, NationalAccess, or Quick 2 Net (14.4 kbps) connection and back on if required by your company when using their network to access the Internet or when using VPN. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 46: Instructions For Aol Users

    VZAccess Manager connect view. AOL Version 9 AOL supports using other connections to the Internet, so it can be used with the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess, NationalAccess or Quick 2 Net (14.4 kbps) connection. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 47 If you do not get this screen go to Step AOL will attempt to detect how it might be able to connect User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 48 Settings in other Applications Venturi Compression Software Once AOL detects a way to connect, select Cancel. From the sign on screen select Sign On Options Select Expert Setup User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 49 Verizon Wireless select Next ..Select , then select and go Other Dial-up ISP or LAN Next to Step 10. If this option is not available, select and then select Manually add a connection device Next User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 50 Settings in other Applications Venturi Compression Software Select then select Other Dial-up ISP or LAN Next Select Next. Select Next. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 51: Using E-Mail With Vzaccess

    POP3 e-mail account if your e-mail provider allows access through other providers (many do). If your provider restricts access to their outgoing mail server you will get an error message if you are attempting to send mail. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 52 You will be asked to enter your 10-digit mobile number. A TXT message will be sent to your handset or device and will be used to establish your password. The Kyocera KPC650 PC card can receive TXT messages. Most Verizon Wireless phones are TXT messaging capable.
  • Page 53 You may also search for other e-mail providers from any of these pages. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    I can receive e-mail but Some Internet Service Providers require that you be connected through them to access cannot send e-mail using my their mail server to send e-mail. See section on E-mail Options. e-mail program. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 55 Internet service provider or corporate network administrator for support. • Check your application software setup to see if it has an inactivity timeout. Increase the timeout to match your needs. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 56 Verizon Wireless digital coverage area to place your call. being recognized at all. There is a known issue with some Kyocera 2035s, which will cause this symptom Note: if you receive or miss a call then connect the wireless phone to your PC and attempt to use your Quick 2 Net (14.4 kbps) connection.
  • Page 57: Wi-Fi

    The Address type should show Assigned by DHCP. If it shows Automatic Private Address you have not been assigned an IP address from the Wi-Fi network. Select , then Release Renew • Try selecting and then connect again. Disconnect User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 58 Use the client that came with your device if you have this issue. Also please be aware that Verizon Wireless does not support problems associated with Wi-Fi networks. Customer Care will not be able to assist you. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 59 , then . This procedure is a common Release Renew troubleshooting step as explained in some of the symptoms and solutions listed above. • The Details.. . option displays the following information: User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 60: Venturi

    Venturi uses LSP by default but can be reconfigured to eliminate the use of no longer browse web LSP to resolve the conflict. pages connected to any • For more details, refer to “Proxy Settings” on page network or I get a blue screen on start up. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 61 Clear Memory Cache 5. Select For any single page, you could do a forced refresh as described below instead of Note: clearing the entire cache. This will refresh the page without it loading from the cache. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 62 · If using Netscape, hold down the shift key and click on the "Reload" icon. I need additional help, or Visit www.venturiwireless.com/support.html my problem is not listed. Contact Verizon Wireless: Where can I find • Wireless Data Technical Support 1-866-788-9387 additional help? • Billing & Customer Service 1-800-256-4646 User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 63: Glossary

    PC Card Slot A physical slot on a mobile computer, usually located on the side of the machine, which accepts standard sized PC cards to enhance the functionality of the machine. User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 64 Wireless Fidelity. A generic term used to describe any type of 802.11 (a, b, g) network. WWAN Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Device Wireless Phone and cable or 1xEVDO/1xRTT/CDMA PC card. World Wide Web User Guide for the Kyocera KPC650...
  • Page 65: Kyocera Wireless Consumer Liminted Warranty

    (vii) signal reception problems (unless caused by defects in material and workmanship); (viii) damage the result of fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are not the fault of KYOCERA and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling, shipping and blown fuses; (ix) consumables (such as fuses);...
  • Page 66 For warranty service information, please call the following telephone number from anywhere in the continental United States and Canada: 1-800-349-4478 or 858-882-1401; or contact KYOCERA at the following address: 10300 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, California, 92121-1582, USA, Attention: Technical Support.
  • Page 67: Regulatory And Safety Information

    Regulatory and Safety Information Regulatory Notices Regulatory and Safety Information This Section outlines important regulatory notices concerning your new KPC650 PC card. FCC ID:OVFKWC-KPC650, IC:3572A-KPC650 Regulatory Notices FCC/IC Notice: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 68: Safety Information

    Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your KPC650 on a plane that is in the air. Do not operate the PC card in any aircraft whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the PC card must be powered off. When operating it can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.

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