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- Page 1 VERIZON WIRELESS VZACCESS MANAGER PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. BEFORE USING PC5740 1.1 About this User’s Manual 1.2 Product Overview 1.3 What’s Inside the Product Package 1.4 Introduction to Verizon Wireless PC5740 PC Card 1.5 Product Features 1.6 Product Handling 1.7 Configuration 2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR THE VZACCESS MANAGER... -
Page 3: Before Using Pc5740
1. BEFORE USING PC5740 1.1 About this User’s Manual You will find all the information you need to install and use the PC5740 in this user’s manual. Before using PC5740, you must properly install the PC5740 by closely following the installation instructions. -
Page 4: Product Features
1.5 Product Features - Power management: PC5740 utilizes power management and system overhead reduction functions provided by the standard 32-bit CardBus electrical interface for maximum power savings. - Antenna design: Efficient, innovative design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to network signals. -
Page 5: Product Handling
1.6 Product Handling 1) Do not put any adhesive label on the PC5740 card. It may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside the laptop PC card slot. 2) PC5740 card should easily slide into the PC card slot. -
Page 6: Installation And Setup For The Vzaccess Manager
Windows successfully install and configure the PC Card. 2.1 The VZAccess Manager Setup Program STEP 1: Double-click the VZAccess Manager setup program. You will be presented with a “Welcome” screen. Click the Next button to continue with the installation process. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 7 Manager should be installed. It is recommended that you do not modify the default destination folder. Click the Next button to continue. STEP 4: You are now ready to begin installing VZAccess Manager components onto your computer. Click Next to continue. PC5740 User’s Manual...
- Page 8 STEP 6: Installation is now complete. Click the Finish button to leave the VZAccess Manager setup program and begin using your new software * The setup program will automatically create a VZAccess Manager shortcut on your desktop. PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 9: The Vzaccess Manager Setup Wizard
(1xEV-DO/1xRTT/CDMA)”. For the purposes of this guide, “Detect both Wi-Fi and WWAN” will be used. Please note that your experience in Step 4 may be different if you use a different selection. After making the appropriate selection, click Next to continue. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 10 For the purposes of this guide, we will select “PC Card”. Please note that this selection may not be appropriate for your type of wireless device. Once you have selected your connectivity option, click Next to continue. PC5740 User’s Manual...
- Page 11 Once your wireless phone is turned on and connected to your computer, click Next to continue. At this point in the setup process VZAccess Manager will attempt to find your wireless device. If a device is found, you will see the following screen. PC5740 User’s Manual...
- Page 12 After clicking the Finish button VZAccess Manager will launch the Venturi client install program. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Venturi client. Please familiarize yourself with the information in the “Using VZAccess Manager” and “Connecting to the Internet” sections of this guide. PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 13: Using Vzaccess Manager
Supports connecting to Wi-Fi networks such as ones used at home or work. • Supports built-in Wi-Fi adapters or PC Cards. * A WWAN capable device is required to use the WWAN features. Individual WWAN features are also device dependent as described in the WWAN section above. PC5740 User’s Manual... -
Page 14: Getting Started
If your expected connection does not appear or if you connected your wireless phone and cable, or inserted your wireless CDMA PC Card or Wi-Fi Card after starting VZAccess Manager, select “Refresh Networks” from the “Options” menu. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 15 * 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 “Run Wizard” from the “Options” menu. PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 16: Connecting
“Not connected” for the currently selected network. The timer will display “00:00:00”. Once connected, the status text will display “Connected” and the elapsed timer will begin to run. When a connection is active, its name will appear as bold text. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 17 * Always use VZAccess Manager when connecting via the NationalAccess - BroadbandAccess, NationalAccess, or 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. PC5740 User’s Manual Connected Idle - Not Connected Connecting...
- Page 18 If you are still having trouble, try the Quick 2 Net (14.4 kbps) connection, if your device supports it. If you feel you may have incorrectly entered your wireless telephone number during initial setup, select “Options”, “Run Wizard”. PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 19: Warning Message
Charges apply in accordance with your subscription to Verizon Wireless’ NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess. To see our current pricing for BroadbandAccess, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/mobileoptions This message will display each time you go to connect via the NationalAccess - BroadbandAccess connection, until you select “Do not show this warning again”. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 20 In most cases connecting to a private Wi-Fi network is a simple process and you can use VZAccess Manager instead of the Wi-Fi client you would normally use. If you have any problems doing this try the recommendations in the section on Wi-Fi Troubleshooting. PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 21: Using Dial Up Connections
CDMA PC Card as a modem. For the easiest way to configure AOL to work with your wireless phone, see the section on Configuring AOL. PC5740 User’s Manual... -
Page 22: Txt Messaging
There is also a TXT preference option that can automatically switch VZAccess to the TXT view when new messages arrive. By default, this feature is turned off. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 23 • Make the necessary changes and click the “OK” button. • Clicking the “Cancel” button will not save any changes you have made. • Clicking the “Delete” button will remove that name from your list. * Some PC Cards do not support storing of Contacts. PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 24: Vzaccess Manager Preferences
(networks you have connected to in the past) otherwise, all detected networks are displayed. Display advanced Wi-Fi network information: 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. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 25 You do not need to download the updates wirelessly; you can use any connection to the Internet. Note: If you download the updates wirelessly, normal usage charges apply. PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 26: Wwan Specific Settings
VZAccess Manager's main window. Some phones fail to accurately report their battery level to VZAccess Manager and some WWAN devices such as PC Cards do not use batteries, so you can use this option to display the PC's battery instead. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 27 When you select the “Set Options” button from the screen above, the following options will appear (“Tools”, “Preferences”, “WWAN tab”, “Set Options. . .”): Do not open my browser: With this option selected, when you connect to a WWAN network, VZAccess Manager will not automatically launch your default web browser. PC5740 User’s Manual...
- Page 28 WWAN network using VZAccess Manager. The application will run for all WWAN connections made from VZAccess Manager. VPN Tab The following options exist on the VPN tab (“Tools”, “Preferences”, “WWAN” tab, “Set Options. . .”, “VPN” tab): PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 29: Security Setup
Change Lock Code: This is used to change the 4 digit lock code on the PC Card. Current lock code: Enter your current 4 digit lock code. New lock code: Enter your new 4 digit lock code. Confirm new lock code: Re-type the new 4 digit lock code. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 30 There are some rare situations where you may get better performance by turning the compression software off, so the option is available. You can also control the compression client through its user interface. For additional details see the section on Venturi Instructions. PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 31: Wi-Fi Specific Settings
Preferred Networks: When you connect to or add Wi-Fi networks they will appear in this list. If using the “Automatically connect” feature VZAccess Manager will try to connect to the networks in the order they appear in this list. PC5740 User’s Manual... - Page 32 From the Wi-Fi tab (above, “Tools”, “Preferences”, “Wi-Fi” tab) if you select a network listed under “Preferred Networks” then select the “Edit” button or if you select the “Add” button, one of the following options will be displayed: PC5740 User’s Manual...
- Page 33 VZAccess Manager to connect to a 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. PC5740 User’s Manual...
- Page 34 Display advanced Wi-Fi network information: 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 the section on Setting Your Preferences. PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 35: Txt Messaging Settings
The default is a duration of 1 week. Confirmations: The following confirmation dialogs can be turned on or off: • Warn before deletion of messages • Confirm deletion of messages • Confirm sent messages PC5740 User’s Manual... -
Page 36: Installing Pc5740
Memory Disk space Dial-up networking * PC5740 is not designed for hand-held or Pocket PC. SMS or voice service is not also supported. * Windows 98 SE : You may need the original Microsoft Windows 98 installation CD. PC5740 User’s Manual... -
Page 37: Installing Software
Once hardware detection is complete, you will be prompted to start activation. • You hear a short beep sound each time you insert or remove the PC5740, which is quite normal. It is an audible notification that your laptop recognizes the new hardware. -
Page 38: Unplugging Or Ejecting The Card
5.3.4 Unplugging or Ejecting the Card • Make sure to complete the unplug/eject process before removing the PC5740. If you remove the card improperly, the product can become damaged. • Double click the Unplug/Eject Hardware icon in the system tray. - Page 39 Select the device with no “x” mark. If you select it and click the “Stop” button, the following window will appear. • Select one of two “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” and click the [OK] button. • The dialog box above will appear. Click the [OK] button. PC5740 User’s Manual...
- Page 40 • Then, the above window will appear. Now, you can unplug PC5740. 2) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Win XP • As shown above, only one “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” will be displayed in Windows XP. Select “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” and click the “Stop” button.
- Page 41 • Click the [Close] button. Now, you can unplug PC5740. 3) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Win ME • Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Windows task bar to display the following window. • Select “NEC USB Open Host Controller (E13+)” and click the [Stop] button to display the following window.
- Page 42 • Click the [Close] button on the above window. Now, you can unplug the PC card. 4) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Win98 SE • Click the “PC Card (PCMCIA) Status” icon to display the following window. PC5740 User’s Manual...
- Page 43 Now, you can remove the PC5740 from your laptop. When removing the PC5740, always grip the either sides of the card rather than the top and bottom of the card. Gripping the top and bottom of the cards and pulling the card and put pressure on the antenna and cause damage.
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Page 44: Regulatory And Safety Information
6. REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION 6.1 Regulatory Notices PC5740 complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC rules. It has been tested with the typical laptop computer with the side loading PCMCIA bay. This PC card must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. -
Page 45: Safety Precautions
Audiovox bears no responsibility for damages or losses of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmission using the PC card, or for failure of the PC card to transmit or receive such data. - Page 46 * WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. * WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm." PC5740 User’s Manual...
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Page 47: Limited Warranty
7. LIMITED WARRANTY 1) UTStarcom/Audiovox Communications (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this PC 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... - Page 48 6) No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product. PC5740 User’s Manual...
- Page 49 IN USA: UTStarcom/Audiovox Communications 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA: UTStarcom Canada Company 5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1 (800) 465-9672 PC5740 User’s Manual...