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  • Page 1 User Manual Cricket A600 EVDO USB Modem...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    About This User’s Manual ........3 Product Overview ............3 Additional Features ..........24 Product Package Contents........3 5. INSTALLING CRICkET A600 ......28 Introduction to Cricket A600 USB Modem ..5 Recommended System Requirements ..28 Product Features ............5 Using the Modem ..........29 Product Handling ............6 Unplugging or Ejecting the Modem ....29...

  • Page 3: Before Using Cricket A600

    • Broadband Usage Conditions, Terms & Conditions You will find all the information you need to • User Manual install and use the Cricket A600 in this user manual. Before using the Cricket A600, you Product Overview must properly install the modem by closely Thank you for purchasing Cricket A600 following the installation instructions.
  • Page 4 USB Modem Extension Y Cable Cricket A600 Wireless USB Modem Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction To Cricket A600 Usb Modem

    Y cable to two separate USB ports of your USB Modem computer to deliver sufficient power when The Cricket A600 is designed for the USB needed to increase RF performance, and to port on your computer, which is available solve clearance issues.

  • Page 6: Product Handling

    Cricket A600 into the USB port as it may cause damage to the modem and/ or the port. - keep the Cricket A600 in a dry and clean place. (Storage temperature: -22°F to 149°F [- 30°C to 65°C]). keep your device away...

  • Page 7: Installation And Setup For Cricket Broadband

    Cricket Notes A600. It is an audible notification that your • If you have inserted the device properly, PC recognizes the new hardware. Windows will inform you of the new Getting Started (Windows) hardware.

  • Page 8: Setup Program - Windows

    Setup Program - Windows 2. Insert the Cricket A600 modem into your USB port. S TEP 1: The “Welcome to the Cricket 3. Your computer will recognize Cricket Broadband Setup Wizard” screen appears. A600 modem and start the installation Click the [Next] button to continue with the sequence automatically.
  • Page 9 S TEP 2: You are now ready to select the location on your computer where Cricket Broadband should be installed. It is recommended that you do not modify the default destination folder. Click the [Next] button to continue. S TEP 3: During this step the components of Cricket Broadband product are being installed onto your computer.
  • Page 10 * The setup program will automatically S TEP 4: Installation of Cricket Broadband is create a Cricket Broadband shortcut on now complete. Click the [Close] button to your desktop. leave the Cricket Broadband setup program and begin using your new S TEP 5: Next, the computer will install the software.
  • Page 11 S TEP 7: During this step the components of USB Driver are being installed onto your computer. It might take a few minutes. S TEP 6: Click [Install] button to start installation.

  • Page 12: Setup Program - Mac Os X

    S TEP 8: Installation of USB Driver is now Setup Program - Mac OS X complete. Click [Finish] button to complete. S TEP 1: Insert A600 into the PC, then A600CD disk drive should be automatically mounted. Double click A600CD icon on the Desktop.
  • Page 13 S TEP 2: Click [Continue] button in the S TEP 3: The Read Me file appears. Click the welcome window to proceed with the [Continue] button. installation.
  • Page 14 S TEP 4: Click [Install] to begin the standard S TEP 6: Cricket Broadband installation installation on system volume. begins. S TEP 5: Finally, the Setup Wizard shows confirm window, click the [Ok] button to continue. Enter the Name/Password used to log into...
  • Page 15 S TEP 7: Installation is now complete. Click the [Restart] button to close the setup wizard. Then OS is restarted.

  • Page 16: Using Cricket Broadband

    • Configures your PC to use your USB Modem. Getting Started • Creates a Data Connection if using an Double click on the Cricket Broadband icon EVDO capable USB Modem. on your desktop or click on the Windows • Copies utility to create wireless copies of...

  • Page 17: Connecting

    Once your device is properly configured, connecting to the Internet is as simple as About the Wireless Networks View clicking the “Connect” button. Cricket Broadband will open the Broadband Once connected, the “Connect” button will Networks window by default. This view is change to “Disconnect”.
  • Page 18 Placing your Using the “Data” connection: cursor on it will display the current By default Cricket Broadband enables the connection status. software for data connections. Based on your preferences, your browser,...

  • Page 19: Text Messaging

    • To view only certain messages, click on the message and select “All”, “Inbox” or Text Messaging “Outbox”. Cricket Broadband supports text messaging • If you are in the text messaging view and for the Cricket A600. a new message arrives, the message will automatically appear in the list and formatted in bold.
  • Page 20 Sending Text Messages • The character counter allows from 0 to 150 and counts all of the characters typed in • The Cricket A600 is capable of sending the message field. (Spanish: 0~130) text messages to: • Click the [Send] button.

  • Page 21: Cricket Broadband Preferences

    Click on [Options], then [Preferences]. the Windows task bar. To restore the General Tap application click on Cricket Broadband tray icon, and select [Open]. WWAN Specific Settings WWAN preferences This is used to set various WWAN connection settings.

  • Page 22: Vpn Settings

    Go to URL: To enable web-browser go to web site you defined using URL field below. URL: Website URL for starting page of web browser started automatically upon connecting to the Cricket Broadband network. NDIS Option: When enabled, NDIS VPN Options provides a internet connection always.

  • Page 23: Text Message Settings

    External VPN Application Specify other VPN client application. To choose the application from your local disk, click “ ” button. • Click the [Ok] button. Text Message Settings Text Message is a messaging application for your wireless device which allows you to compose and send text messages to other •...

  • Page 24: Update Settings

    Internet. Additional Features In addition to the basic features mentioned in previous sections, Cricket Broadband has the additional features listed below. Status Bar The details of your current connection can be seen in the status bar at the bottom of Cricket Broadband interface.
  • Page 25 The amount of data that you have sent and received since the current network connection was initiated can be seen by Connection Status holding the mouse over the green up and The text on the status bar reflects your down arrows on the left side of the status current state.
  • Page 26 The Tools Menu To view only the connections made during a specific interval, check the “Date range” Log: This provides a concise session log checkbox and specify the date in the “From:” of your network activity. Click on a column and “To:”...
  • Page 27 Find Device: Find your modem device The “Internet” button again. This is useful if you need to reconfig- Launches the default web browser on your ure Cricket Broadband to use a new USB computer. Modem. The “Email” button Test WWAN Device: Retrieve and display...

  • Page 28: Installing Cricket A600

    DUN bound to TCP/IP Requirements networking To successfully install and use the Cricket The Cricket A600 is useful for computers A600 USB device in your PC, the following that include a USB port. Voice service is system specifications are required. not supported. Item Required Specification Windows®...

  • Page 29: Using The Modem

    Unplugging or Ejecting the Modem • Make sure to complete the unplug/eject process on your computer before removing the Cricket A600 from your PC. If you remove the USB device improperly, the product may be damaged. • Double click the Unplug/Eject Hardware icon in the system tray.
  • Page 30 2000 • Select either of the “USB Mass Storage Device” and click the [Ok] button. • The dialog box above will appear. Click the • As shown in the above figure, “Cricket [Ok] button. EVDO Network Adapter” or “USB Mass...
  • Page 31 2) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Windows • The above window will appear. It is now safe to unplug the Cricket A600. • As shown above, only one “USB Mass Storage Device” option will be displayed in Windows XP. Select “USB Mass Storage...
  • Page 32 • Then, “USB Mass Storage Device” and click the [Ok] button. • Click the [Close] button. It is now safe to unplug the Cricket A600.
  • Page 33 3) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Windows Vista • Then, “USB Mass Storage Device” and click the [Ok] button. • As shown above, only one “USB Mass Storage Device” option will be displayed in Windows Vista. Select “USB Mass Storage •...

  • Page 34: Remove The Modem From Your Computer

    • The Cricket A600 modem package includes an extension USB Y-shaped cable. Although the Y cable is not required for use with your Cricket A600 modem, it offers increased performance for your modem under certain operating conditions. Connect the Y cable to two separate USB...
  • Page 35 The USB modem extension Y cable connector labeled #1, is the primary data power cable used to either extend the Cricket A600 modem away from your computer allowing you to locate the modem in a more optimum signal location or solve any computer USB port clearance issues.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    • Check if the USB driver is installed correctly. 1. LED indicator not lighting up • Wait until status changes to • Check if A600 is inserted into USB port “Disconnected”, it may take a minute. correctly. 3. Internet connection fails •...

  • Page 37: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE the device and damage electronic circuit boards. Your device is a product of superior design • Do not attempt to disassemble the device. and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help • Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. you protect your warranty coverage.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    Cricket or its authorized dealers. WARRANTy 4. During the Limited Warranty period, One (1) year Limited Warranty (U.S.) Cricket will repair or replace, at Cricket’s For products purchased from Cricket or its sole option, any defective parts, or any authorized dealers Cricket warrants that parts that will not properly operate for this device (“Product”) is free from defects...
  • Page 39 5. Upon request from Cricket, the Consumer acts which are not the fault of Cricket, must prove the date of the original including damage caused by shipping. purchase of the Product by a dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt.
  • Page 40 Product. or error-free operation of the Product. If a problem develops during the Limited d. Cricket will repair the Product under Warranty period, the Consumer shall take the Limited Warranty within 30 days the following step-by-step procedure: after receipt of the Product.
  • Page 41 Consumer will be to repair the same defect, Cricket at responsible for all shipping charges. its option, will provide a replacement 9. You (the Consumer) understand that the Product or refund the purchase price of...
  • Page 42 OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. THEORY, EVEN IF CRICkET kNEW OF THE LIkELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. 11. CRICkET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CRICkET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER...
  • Page 43 AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY to state. OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING IF 13. Cricket neither assumes nor authorizes APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES any authorized service center or any OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS...

  • Page 44: Sar Information

    REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED dealers of Cricket are not authorized to WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER make modifications to this Limited ACkNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS Warranty, or make additional warranties BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS binding on Cricket.
  • Page 45 general population. The guidelines are to reach the network. In general, the closer based on standards that were developed you are to a wireless base station antenna, by independent scientific organizations the lower the power output. Before a phone through periodic and thorough evaluation model is available for sale to the public, it of scientific studies.

  • Page 46: Safety Information

    Sparks in on FCC ID: US7-A600. Additional such areas could cauls e an explosion or fire information on Specific Absorption Rates resulting in bodily injury or even death.

  • Page 47: Fcc Compliance Information

    antenna unnecessarily when the phone is interference, and in use. Do not move the antenna close to, (2) This device must accept any interference or couching any exposed part of the body received. Including interference that may when making a call. cause undesired operation.
  • Page 48 if Not installed and used in accordance with Changes or modification not expressly the instructions, may cause harmful approved by the party responsible for Interference to radio communications. Compliance could void the user’s authority However, there is no guarantee that to operate the equipment.

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