Welcome to Sprint Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our network right from the start to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless service provider – clear connections, private communications, and time-saving features.
Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Thank you for purchasing a Sprint Mobile Broadband Card. This card offers more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables –just access to your data when you need it. The power of the Internet is truly at your fingertips. How to Use This Guide The advantages of Sprint are as clear as each wireless connection you make.
System Requirements The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card is supported on: Windows XP. Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1 or later (Service Pack 4 is recommended), with high encryption support. To install and run the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and accompanying Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, you need these minimum systems resources: Pentium III (166 MHz or higher) Card Slots...
Installing the Software 1. Insert the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD does not auto start, select Start > Run and enter d:\Sprint PCS Connection Manager.msi, where d is the letter of your CD-ROM. 3.
Inserting and Removing the Card Inserting the Card Once you have completed the software installation procedure, you may insert your card into your PC Card slot. The Sprint label should be facing up and the 68-pin connector, located at the thinner end of the card, should be inserted directly into the PC Card slot.
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The card is powered on as soon as you insert it. Correct When inserting or removing your Do not handle or remove the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, Sprint Mobile Broadband Card by grip the card by both of its sides. pulling on the antenna.
Activating Your Card You must use the Sprint Activation Wizard to activate and configure your account. Activation involves calling Sprint Customer Service, exchanging information, and entering your account information into the appropriate fields in the Activation Wizard. Note: If you purchased a preactivated Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, you can skip this step.
Card and the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. To start Sprint PCS Connection Manager: Double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon, located on your desktop. –or – Select Start > Programs > Sprint > Pantech > Sprint PCS Connection Manager Basics of Your Card...
Sprint PCS Connection Manager will also start automatically when the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card is inserted. This depends on the settings in Windows Operating System. To exit Sprint PCS Connection Manager, use the Close button ( in the upper-right corner. Message Area Open / Close Detail Drawer Indicator Area...
Online Help Sprint PCS Connection Manager includes extensive online help to provide operating hints and step-by-step instructions for getting the most from your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card. To access Sprint PCS Connection Manager Help: Press <F1> in any window. From Sprint PCS Connection Manager, select MENU > Help. Right-click the system tray icon and select Help.
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(Windows XP) Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. (Windows 2000) Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click Sprint PCS Vision - Pantech and select Properties. 3. Select the Networking tab. 4. Select Settings.
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