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- Page 1 MOBILE INTERNET QUICK START GUIDE Laptop Card SIERRA WIRELESS® 250U 4G/3G LAPTOP CARD...
- Page 3 Welcome to Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet With Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet, you have a super-fast online connection that’s there for you on your terms. Our convenient Laptop Card keeps you connected wherever you take your laptop. Use this guide to activate your new Laptop Card. Then keep it handy for help with the Connection Manager software, or troubleshooting any issues you may have.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
This guide includes: • Quick Start Instructions pg. 5 • Detailed Installation Instructions pg. 6 • Connection Manager: Making the Connection pg. 8 • Key Features of the Connection Manager pg. 9 • Getting the Most Out of Your Connection Manager pg. 10 • System Requirements pg. 13 • Warranty and Support pg. 14... -
Page 5: Quick Start Instructions
Quick Start Instructions Before inserting your new device for the first time, follow the four quick steps below. 1. I nstall the Connection Manager 2. Launch the Connection Manager using the CD in this package. (This will occur automatically. If not, click the desktop icon.) 3. Insert your Laptop Card once 4. Wait for a connection – this may take installation is complete. a few minutes. -
Page 6: Detailed Installation Instructions
Detailed Installation Instructions 1. I nsert the Connection Manager Installation CD for either Windows or Mac ® ® depending on your system, into your laptop’s CD or DVD drive. * 2. The Installation CD will automatically launch the Windows Setup Wizard or Mac Installer. Mac Installer screens may vary slightly. If the CD does not automatically launch the Setup Wizard: Windows Users M anually launch the CD from My Computer and click ®... - Page 7 3. F ollow the on-screen instructions to complete your installation. Mac Installer screens may vary slightly. 4. After installation is complete, launch the Connection Manager using the desktop icon, or from the Finder menu on your Mac laptop. 5. I nsert your Laptop Card and enjoy Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet on the go! Please Note: For Windows Vista users, installation may exceed 20 minutes to complete.
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Page 8: Connection Manager: Making The Connection
Making the Connection The Connection Manager makes it easy to manage all of your wireless Internet connections with a few clicks, and ensures you’re always connected over the fastest available network. See next page for detail. Connection Manager 2.0 Signal Strength 4G Connect Button 3G Connect Button View Available WiFi Networks Settings AutoConnect View Usage WiFi Connect Button Connection Status... -
Page 9: Key Features Of The Connection Manager
Key Features of the Connection Manager • E asy-to-Use Display – The 3-button network interface displays all available networks and the status of each, so you can conveniently manage all your Internet connections: 4G: Super-fast 4G network 3G: Nationwide 3G network WiFi: Local hotspot or preferred WiFi network • A utoConnect Mode – This defines what you connect to automatically and sets the Connection Manager to auto connect instead of manually connect. -
Page 10: Getting The Most Out Of Your Connection Manager
Getting the Most out of Your Connection Manager How do I use the Connection Manager to manage WiFi? To connect to a WiFi network, click the WiFi Connect Button and use the drop-down arrow to see all of the available WiFi networks. Click on the network you wish to connect to. WiFi management can also be enabled from the Settings>Preferences menu. On the Connection tab, select Yes next to Manage WiFi. - Page 11 How do I make sure I have the latest Connection Manager? You know you have the new Time Warner Cable Connection Manager if you are using the one pictured at left. To ensure you have the latest software version of the Connection Manager, go to: Settings>About>About Time Warner Cable Connection Manager (Version 2.0). For Mac, click on Time Warner Cable Connection Manager in the menu bar, then select About Time Warner Cable Connection Manager.
- Page 12 I can’t connect to the Internet via 4G, 3G or WiFi. What should I do? There are several things you can try. Start at the top and work down the list if necessary. 1. M ake sure the Laptop Card is seated properly in the USB port. 2. R emove and re-insert the Laptop Card in a different USB port. This Laptop Card is only compatible with a 2.0 USB port. 3. Exit the Connection Manager by right-clicking the application logo, then choosing Exit. For Mac users, right-click the Doc icon and choose Quit. 4.
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Page 13: System Requirements
Connection Manager System Requirements Mac®OS X 10.5, 10.6 Windows® XP Windows Vista® Windows® 7 and 10.7 Processor 1 GHz 300 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GB (2GB 256 MB (512 MB 1GB (2 GB 1GB (2 GB recommended) recommended) recommended) recommended) 125 MB 150 MB 150 MB 150 MB Hard Drive Space Free Space Free Space Free Space Free Space Windows®... -
Page 14: Warranty And Support
Warranty This Sierra Wireless 250U Laptop Card is covered by a limited 12-month manufacturer’s warranty. A copy of the warranty is provided with your original paperwork. Failure to comply with all warranty service procedures and instructions may result in additional charges. Please call Customer Care at 888.662.4577 for detailed information about warranty returns. Account Management, 4G-fast Manage your Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet services, track your usage, or check your bill wherever and whenever works for you, using the Mobile Manager. - Page 16 © 2011 Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, and the red wave design are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Other registered trademarks that appear on this package are the property of the respective owners. © 2011 Time Warner Cable Inc. All rights reserved. Time Warner Cable and the eye/ear logo are trademarks of Time Warner Inc. Used under license.
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