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  • Page 1 UM185US User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEfoRE Using UM185Us ABoUT THis UsER MAnUAl ............4 PRodUCT ovERviEw ..............4 wHAT’s insidE THE PRodUCT PACkAgE ........4 inTRodUCTion To U.s. CEllUlAR UM185Us wiRElEss UsB ModEM ...................5 PRodUCT fEATUREs ................6 PRodUCT HAndling ..............7 ConfigURATion ................7 CHAPTER 2 insTAlling UM185Us PRECAUTions ................10...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 REgUlAToRy And sAfETy infoRMATion REgUlAToRy noTiCEs ..............46 oPERATing CondiTions .............46 wARnings And CAUTions ............47 sAfETy PRECAUTions ..............48 CHAPTER 6 APPEndix glossARy ..................52 sPECifiC ABsoRPTion RATEs (sAR) ..........55 sAfETy infoRMATion foR Rf ExPosURE ........57 U.s. fEdERAl CoMMUniCATions CoMMission RAdio fREqUEnCy inTERfEREnCE sTATEMEnT ........59 12 MonTH liMiTEd wARRAnTy ..........61...

  • Page 4: Before Using Um185Us

    CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USiNg UM185US About this user MAnuAl Product overview whAt’s inside the Product PAckAge introduction to wireless uM85us usb ModeM Product FeAtures Product hAndling conFigurAtion...
  • Page 5 ABOUT THiS USER BEFORE USiNg UM185US MANUAL ■ ABOUT THiS USER MANUAL You will find all the information you need to install and use the uM85us in this user manual. before using the ® uM85us, you must properly install the u.s. cellular broadband connect by closely following the installation instructions.

  • Page 6: Introduction To U.s. Cellular Um185Us Wireless Usb Modem

    TO BEFORE USiNg UM185US UM185US USB MOdEM ■ iNTROdUCTiON TO U.S. CELLULAR UM185US wiRELESS USB MOdEM the u.s. cellular uM85us is designed for your laptop or desktop computer’s usb port, which is available in most models. the uM85us can be used to access the internet, your company’s intranet, or you can use it to send and...

  • Page 7: Product Features

    BEFORE USiNg UM185US PROdUCT FEATURES ■ PROdUCT FEATURES • Power management: the uM85us utilizes power management and system overhead reduction functions provided by the usb interface for maximum power savings. • Antenna design: efficient, innovative internal antenna design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to network signals.

  • Page 8: Product Handling

    BEFORE USiNg UM185US PROdUCT HANdLiNg ■ PROdUCT HANdLiNg 1 do not put any adhesive label on the usb connector. it may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside the usb port. 2 the uM85us usb device should easily slide into the usb port.
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  • Page 10 CHAPTER 2 iNSTALLiNg UM185US PrecAutions recoMMended sYsteM reQuireMents instAlling soFtwAre...

  • Page 11: Installing Um185Us Precautions

    UM185US PRECAUTiONS ■ PRECAUTiONS • once the modem has been inserted into the laptop or desktop computer, do not remove it without first completing the unplugging/ejection process. ■ RECOMMENdEd SySTEM REqUiREMENTS ® U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect operates in windows 000, XP, vista, 7 or Mac environments.

  • Page 12: Installing Software

    UM185US iNSTALLiNg SOFTwARE wiNdOwS 7 • Pc featuring a Pentium iv  ghz or better processor. • 5 Mb of rAM recommended. MAC OS X 10.4.11 OR 10.5 ■ iNSTALLiNg SOFTwARE iNSTALLATiON • if you install u.s. cellular broadband connect, it will install the usb driver for the uM85us.
  • Page 13 UM185US iNSTALLiNg SOFTwARE • it is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you insert or remove the uM85us. it is an audible notification that your laptop or desktop computer recognizes the new hardware. when removing the uM85us, always grip the top and...

  • Page 14: The U.s. Cellular Broadband Connect Setup Program (Win)

    CHAPTER 3 SETUP the u.s. cellulAr broAdbAnd connect setuP ProgrAM (win) the u.s. cellulAr broAdbAnd connect setuP ProgrAM (MAc)
  • Page 15 SETUP gETTiNg STARTEd this chapter will guide you through the setup process for u.s. cellular broadband connect. before getting started, you should become familiar with the documentation that came with your wireless device. gETTiNg STARTEd (wiN) Follow these steps to install u.s. cellular broadband connect: 1 turn on your computer and close all applications.
  • Page 16 THE U.S. CELLULAR SETUP BROAdBANd CONNECT SETUP PROgRAM ■ THE U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT SETUP PROgRAM (wiN) STEP 1: to install on your hard drive, connect your device to your Pc. the installation process will start automatically. select the language for the installation from the choices below –...
  • Page 17 THE U.S. CELLULAR SETUP BROAdBANd CONNECT SETUP PROgRAM STEP 3: After agreeing to the license Agreement, you will see the “u.s. cellular broadband connect – setup type” screen. You can select from the two setup types – express install or custom install. it is recommended that you choose express install.
  • Page 18 THE U.S. CELLULAR SETUP BROAdBANd CONNECT SETUP PROgRAM STEP 5: “the installshield wizard has successfully installed u.s. cellular broadband connect“ appears on the screen. click the “Finish” button. STEP 6: the setup program will create an Access shortcut and the u.s. cellular broadband connect will launch automatically.

  • Page 19: The U.s. Cellular Broadband Connect Setup

    THE U.S. CELLULAR SETUP BROAdBANd CONNECT SETUP PROgRAM ■ THE U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT SETUP PROgRAM (MAC) STEP 1: click the u.s. cellular broadband connect setup program. when the pop-up screen appears to confirm installing the software, click the “continue” button to continue with the installation process.
  • Page 20 THE U.S. CELLULAR SETUP BROAdBANd CONNECT SETUP PROgRAM STEP 3: the “info & Manual” screen appears. click the “continue” button. STEP 4: You are now ready to select the location on your computer where u.s. cellular broadband connect should be installed.
  • Page 21 THE U.S. CELLULAR SETUP BROAdBANd CONNECT SETUP PROgRAM STEP 5: during this step the components of u.s. cellular broadband connect are being installed onto your computer. installation will occur to the destination folder specified in step  above or you may change the installation location by pressing “change installation location...”.
  • Page 22 THE U.S. CELLULAR SETUP BROAdBANd CONNECT SETUP PROgRAM STEP 8: select u.s cellular broadband connect start-up option and click the “continue” button. STEP 9: installation is now complete. click the “restart” button to leave the u.s. cellular broadband connect setup program and restart your computer.
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  • Page 24: Using U.s. Cellular Broadband Connect

    CHAPTER 4 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT FeAtures getting stArted connecting...
  • Page 25 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT FEATURES today’s online world offers more services everyday and u.s. cellular wireless gives you the tools you need to take advantage of the best in connectivity solutions. with u.s. cellular broadband connect, enjoy the freedom and convenience of wireless internet connectivity from your computer! ■...
  • Page 26 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT gETTiNg STARTEd • see the section “Additional Features” for more information about the features of u.s. cellular broadband connect. ■ gETTiNg STARTEd double click on the u.s. cellular broadband connect icon on your desktop or click on the windows start menu and select u.s.

  • Page 27: Connecting

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT CONNECTiNg ■ CONNECTiNg u.s. cellular broadband connect allows users to connect to the data network by clicking one button on the main ui. this can also be access by selecting the File > Connect to internet.
  • Page 28 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT CONNECTiNg THE STATUS BAR information regarding your current network connection can be seen in the status bar along the bottom of the u.s. cellular broadband connect interface. For more information on this status bar, see the section “the status bar” in the “Additional Features”...

  • Page 29: Additional Features

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT AddiTiONAL FEATURES USiNg THE “dATA” CONNECTiON: by default u.s. cellular broadband enables the software for data connections. if your connection fails when you try to connect, please try to reconnect. dORMANCy: the data session becomes dormant if you are not sending or receiving any data.
  • Page 30 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT AddiTiONAL FEATURES wwAN USB MOdEM STATUS AREA the text can change to the following: • device not connected: Your wwAn usb Modem is removed from the laptop. • device not activated: Your usb Modem needs to be activated.

  • Page 31: The File Menu

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE FiLE MENU ■ THE FiLE MENU CONNECT TO iNTERNET / diSCONNECT FROM iNTERNET Allows you to manage your internet. EXiT exit the application. ■ THE viEw MENU STATiSTiCS the main screen shows you information about your data connection.
  • Page 32 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE viEw MENU dATA CONNECTiON LOg u.s. cellular broadband connect contains a log file of all connection made using the application. the data in the log can be easily sorted by connection, number, date/time, duration, bytes sent, bytes received, total bytes and status. the data will be taken from the device and then deleted on the device and stored on the Pc.

  • Page 33: The Tools Menu

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE TOOLS MENU ■ THE TOOLS MENU gENERAL SETUP general setup allows users to make changes to the application. this section is split into multiple parts. iNTERNET CONNECTiON TAB this option allows users to change the internet options. here you can set u.s.
  • Page 34 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE TOOLS MENU to set up automatic disconnect parameters based on data or time elapsed, go to the launch internet connection section, click the “Manually” or “Automatically when application starts” button and follow these steps: 1 check the box.
  • Page 35 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE TOOLS MENU Launch U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect at Startup: Automatically launches u.s. cellular broadband connect whenever you start your computer. Start minimized: when you minimize the application it will now show in the task bar. to restore the application click on the u.s.
  • Page 36 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE TOOLS MENU within the internet Connections window, you can also: • Manage your connections (create, delete or edit your connections). • view in real time the connection information (operator, network, connection time, data received or sent).
  • Page 37 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE TOOLS MENU once you have created a connection, the internet connection wizard closes. You can set up your connection in the internet Connections window. For example, you can select another icon for your connection: 1 right-click the icon of the connection to which you wish to modify and select the Select icon...
  • Page 38 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE TOOLS MENU Add Other 1 in the main application window, click Tools > dial-Up Accounts > Add Other. the New Connection wizard appears. 2 click the Next button to continue. 3 click the type of connection you want to create. 4 Follow the instructions of the New Connection wizard: it will guide you through the creation process.

  • Page 39: The Options Menu

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE OPTiONS MENU ■ THE OPTiONS MENU REFRESH NETwORk this causes u.s. cellular broadband connect to verify connected devices and to scan for available networks. use this feature if you connected your equipment after launching u.s. cellular broadband connect. Pressing the F function key can also access this option.

  • Page 40: Modem Activation

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE OPTiONS MENU dETECT NEw dEviCE You can setup a new device from this application. 1 in the main application window, click Options > detect New device. the device Setup wizard appears. 2 Follow the instructions of the device Setup wizard: it will guide you through the setup process.
  • Page 41 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE OPTiONS MENU • Activation Code • Phone Number • MiN • Sid UPdATE PRL connection Manager must provide an option to initiate and terminate otAsP sessions. An activation status is required. the status will display to users that their device is activating. Activation must be run automatically.

  • Page 42: The Help Menu

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE HELP MENU ■ THE HELP MENU the u.s. cellular broadband connect has a help section. Please see the help section for additional information. LivE UPdATE the software offers a live update wizard that allows the application to be kept up to date.
  • Page 43 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE HELP MENU gUidE shortcut to the user guide. HELP TOPiCS launches this help file.
  • Page 44 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE HELP MENU ABOUT dEviCE About device will have the following information. ABOUT U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT...
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  • Page 46: Regulatory And Safety Information

    CHAPTER 5 REgULATORy SAFETy iNFORMATiON regulAtorY notices oPerAting conditions wArnings And cAutions sAFetY PrecAutions...
  • Page 47 REgULATORy ANd REgULATORy NOTiCES SAFETy iNFORMATiONS ■ REgULATORy NOTiCES uM85us complies with Parts 5, , and  of the Fcc rules. it has been tested with a typical personal computer with a usb port. this usb device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 48 wARNiNgS ANd REgULATORy ANd CAUTiONS SAFETy iNFORMATiONS ■ wARNiNgS ANd CAUTiONS 1 Modifying or changing this usb device without express authorization can nullify compliance with rF exposure guidelines. 2 this usb device has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 5, , and  of the Fcc rules.

  • Page 49: Safety Precautions

    REgULATORy ANd SAFETy PRECAUTiONS SAFETy iNFORMATiONS 5 if you have purchased this product under a united states government contract, it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)()(ii) of defense Federal Acquisitions regulations (dFArs) section 5.7-703 for department of defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions regulations (FArs) section 5.7-9 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations.
  • Page 50 REgULATORy ANd SAFETy PRECAUTiONS SAFETy iNFORMATiONS areas, since it can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. 3 do not use this usb device in any aircraft whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. Make sure to turn off this usb device in aircraft.
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  • Page 52: Glossary

    CHAPTER 6 APPENdiX glossArY sPeciFic AbsorPtion rAtes (sAr) sAFetY inForMAtion For rF eXPosure u.s. FederAl coMMunicAtions coMMission rAdio FreQuencY interFerence stAteMent...
  • Page 53 APPENdiX gLOSSARy ■ gLOSSARy Analog Coverage An area where analog service is available. Analog phones usually indicate signal strength on an indicator in the phone’s display when receiving an analog signal. Browser the software that allows you to view the internet; contains navigator commands such as forward and back;...
  • Page 54 APPENdiX gLOSSARy internet A cooperatively run, globally distributed collection of computer networks that exchange information via a common set of rules for exchanging data (transfer control Protocol/internet Protocol or tcP/iP). intranet An intranet is a web site created by a business, which posts its own company information in a secure part of the internet that only employees or other authorized users can reach.
  • Page 55 APPENdiX gLOSSARy POP3 e-mail Protocol used by isP’s mail servers to manage e-mail for subscribers. e-mail clients such as Microsoft outlook support PoP3. Proxy Settings A specific i.P. address that allows access to a secured enterprise network. the proxy settings provide directions to a computer so that it can locate an address and access information and services, which exist at that location.
  • Page 56 SPECiFiC ABSORPTiON APPENdiX RATES ■ SPECiFiC ABSORPTiON RATES (SAR) Maximum: sAr .9 w/kg cdMA835 body sAr 0.85 w/kg Pcs900 body this Model device Meets the governMent’s reQuireMents For eXPosure to rAdio wAves. Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. it is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (rF) energy set by the Federal communications commission of the u.s.
  • Page 57 SPECiFiC ABSORPTiON APPENdiX RATES limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. the tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the Fcc for each model. the highest sAr value for this model device when tested for use when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is .9 w/kg.
  • Page 58 SAFETy iNFORMATiON APPENdiX FOR RF EXPOSURE ■ SAFETy iNFORMATiON FOR RF EXPOSURE BOdy wORN OPERATiON this device was tested in multiple notebook computer configurations with usb port configurations for typical near-body operations with the back of the usb Modem kept 5mm from the body. to maintain compliance with Fcc rF exposure requirements, it can be used in notebook computers with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, electrical and rF characteristics, and that...
  • Page 59 SAFETy iNFORMATiON APPENdiX FOR RF EXPOSURE EXPOSURE TO RF ENERgy use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. do not move the antenna close to, or couching any exposed part of the body when making a call.

  • Page 60: Frequency Interference Statement

    RAdiO FREqUENCy APPENdiX iNTERFERENCE STATEMENT ■ U.S. FEdERAL COMMUNiCATiONS COMMiSSiON RAdiO FREqUENCy iNTERFERENCE STATEMENT iNFORMATiON TO THE USER NOTE : this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device pursuant to Part 5 of the Fcc rules.
  • Page 61 RAdiO FREqUENCy APPENdiX iNTERFERENCE STATEMENT FCC id: PP4PX-800 warning: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation the radiated output power of this device is far below the Fcc radio frequency exposure limits. nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

  • Page 62: Month Limited Warranty

    12 MONTH LiMiTEd APPENdiX wARRANTy ■ 12 MONTH LiMiTEd wARRANTy Personal communications devices, llc. (the “company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this handheld portable cellular telephone, 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 failure within the first twelve () month period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired...
  • Page 63 12 MONTH LiMiTEd APPENdiX wARRANTy (e) defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing and non-operative parts; (f) Product damaged from external causes such as fire, flooding, dirt, sand, weather conditions, battery leakage, blown fuse, theft or improper usage of any electrical source.
  • Page 64 12 MONTH LiMiTEd APPENdiX wARRANTy warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), the consumer’s return address, daytime phone number and/or fax number and complete description of the problem, transportation prepaid, to the company at the address shown below or to the place of purchase for repair or replacement processing.
  • Page 65 USA: Personal communications devices, llc. 555 wireless blvd. hauppauge, new York 788 -800-9-35 iN CANAdA: Pcd communications canada ltd. 5535 eglinton Avenue west, suite 3 toronto, ontario M9c 5k5 -800-5-97...

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