Installation Procedures For Windows Xp And Nt - Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 User Manual

Note: Users of Windows NT
must be logged in with adminis-
trative privileges to install the
AirCard software. Users of
Windows XP may require admin-
istrative privileges, depending on
the XP installation.
Rev 3.3 May.02
Chapter 3: Installation on Notebook PCs
Installation Procedures for Windows XP
and NT
Follow these steps to install Watcher and the Network Adapter
Manager.
1. If the AirCard CD is not already in your CD-ROM drive,
insert it. The CD should auto-start and display a menu.
2. If the CD does not auto-start, select
d:\launch.exe d
where is the drive letter of your CD-ROM
drive.
3. From the CD start-up window, select
and documentation
and then
launch the InstallShield Wizard.
Next Back
4. Use the and
wizard noting the following:
Yes
· You must click to indicate your acceptance of the
terms of the license agreement to proceed with the
installation.
· Using the default settings for the Destination Location
and Program Folder is recommended unless you have
special requirements and an advanced understanding of
PC configuration. (The Destination Location dictates
where the software is installed. The Program Folder
dictates the name assigned to the software in the Add/
Remove Programs in the Control Panel.)
· A check box allows you to choose to display release
notes. The release notes list known issues in the software
and are displayed in the Windows Notepad. (If you
choose to display them, when you are finished reading,
use the close box in the upper right corner of the
window to close the Notepad.)
· A check box allows you to choose to have a desktop
shortcut for Watcher. This gives you the option of
launching Watcher by double clicking an icon on your
desktop (as well as from the Start menu).
Finish
· Click to close the last screen of the wizard.
5. If you are running Windows XP, a window indicates that
the driver files will be copied to your notebook. Click
Continue Anyway
and click
window each time it appears. A window prompts you to
insert your AirCard 555 to install the drivers. Click
Follow the driver installation instructions for your operating
system.
Start > Run
and enter
notebook installation
notebook software installation
buttons to navigate through the
on the Software Installation
to
OK
OK
.
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