Using Your Device As A Modem - Blackberry 7130E Getting Started Manual

Using Your Device as a Modem

Your device's data capabilities enable you to use your data connection as a
modem for your desktop or laptop PC. You'll be able to send and receive email,
browse the Internet, and access your company's network anywhere on the
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC
In order to use your device as a modem, you'll first need to load the Sprint PCS®
Connection Manager Software on your PC, then use the device's USB cable to
connect your device to your PC.
To set up your device-to-PC data connection:
1.
From your computer's traditional Internet connection, go to
, select your computer's operating system, and download the
downloads
"Sprint PCS Connection Manager for Phone as Modem/USB Cables." (The
software and drivers can be downloaded free of charge.)
2.
Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the onscreen instructions to
install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and drivers to your PC.
Tip: When installing the software, in the "Custom Setup" window, select Install
Blackberry Drivers in addition to the two default selections.
3.
Once the software has been fully installed, connect your device to your PC
using the supplied USB cable. (Your PC will detect the connection and a
"Found New Hardware" icon may appear in your system tray.)
Note: Before using Sprint PCS Connection Manager with your device, you must
first install and connect with the BlackBerry Desktop Software (version 4.1 or
higher). See "Installing the BlackBerry Desktop Software" on page 15 for
details.
4.
Launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and click Go to
connect.
5.
Once the connection is established, launch an Internet session, check your
email, or do anything else you would do using a traditional data connection.
Using Your BlackBerry® 7130e
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