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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 ..............40 oPERATing CondiTions .............40 wARnings And CAUTions ............41 sAfETy PRECAUTions ..............42 CHAPTER 6 APPEndix glossARy ..................46 sPECifiC ABsoRPTion RATEs (sAR) ..........49 sAfETy infoRMATion foR Rf ExPosURE ........51 U.s. fEdERAl CoMMUniCATions CoMMission RAdio fREqUEnCy inTERfEREnCE sTATEMEnT ........53 12 MonTH liMiTEd wARRAnTy ..........55...

  • 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 uM185us usb ModeM Product FeAtures Product hAndling conFigurAtion...
  • Page 5 MANUAL ■ ABOUT THiS USER MANUAL You will find all the information you need to install and use the uM185us in this user manual. before using the ® uM185us, 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

    UM185US USB MOdEM ■ iNTROdUCTiON TO U.S. CELLULAR UM185US wiRELESS USB MOdEM the u.s. cellular uM185us is designed for your laptop or desktop computer’s usb port, which is available in most models. the uM185us can be used to access the internet, your company’s intranet, or you can use it to send and...

  • Page 7: Product Features

    • Provides u.s. cellular wireless Modem service. • the datacard cover automatically closes when you push the designated point as displayed in the following figure. • when using the uM185us, please slide the black usb cover uP for the best reception.

  • Page 8: Product Handling

    2 the uM185us usb device should easily slide into the usb port. do not force the uM185us into the usb port as it may cause damage to the modem and/or the port. 3 keep the uM185us in a dry and clean place. (storage temperature: -22°F to 149°F [- 30°c to 65°c]).
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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 vista, 7 or Mac environments.

  • Page 12: Installing Software

    MAC OS X 10.4.11, 10.5 OR 10.6 ■ iNSTALLiNg SOFTwARE iNSTALLATiON • if you install u.s. cellular broadband connect, it will install the usb driver for the uM185us. Follow the instructions from the u.s. cellular broadband connect for installation. wARNiNgS! •...
  • Page 13 UM185US iNSTALLiNg SOFTwARE • it is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you insert or remove the uM185us. it is an audible notification that your laptop or desktop computer recognizes the new hardware. when removing the uM185us, 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 STARTEd (wiN) Follow these steps to install u.s. cellular broadband connect: 1 turn on your computer and close all applications. 2 insert the uM185us into the usb port. 3 if set up does not automatically start: a. click the start button.
  • 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 4 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 AdditionAl FeAtures the File Menu the view Menu the tools Menu the oPtions Menu the helP Menu...
  • 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 • S ee 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: Additional Features

    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 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. select “update Prl” from the options menu. qUiCk LAUNCH iCONS • iNTERNET –...

  • 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: The Tools Menu

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE viEw MENU the data will be taken from the device and then deleted on the device and stored on the Pc. this ensures if the user connects outside of the software it is still recorded into the log file.
  • Page 33 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE TOOLS MENU connection fails was dependent on starting the connection when the application starts. this needs to be changed to be two separate options. in the when connected section, select “open web browser” and/or “go to url”. You can specify the url to visit when the connection succeeds.
  • Page 34 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE TOOLS MENU automatically when the application starts and if the connection fails. MiSCELLANEOUS TAB this section displays the start up features. here you can select to start connection Manager on computer start-up and start with the ability to start the application minimized. Launch U.S.

  • Page 35: The Options Menu

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE OPTiONS MENU vPN CLiENT when the connection Manager connects to the 3g network, vPn setup wizard allowing you to configure the vPn settings. You may choose Microsoft vPn, or other provider listed on the “use another client vPn”. selecting other will allow you to set your own vPn eXe and parameters.
  • Page 36 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE OPTiONS MENU CONTROL PANEL the control panels are accessed though the menu of connection manager. this section allows users to open new windows for details on their device and about their computer. Modem will open the computer phone and modem details. Network and dial-Up Connection will open computer network connection Page.

  • Page 37: The Help Menu

    USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE HELP MENU • MIN • SID POwER ON/OFF wwAN dEviCE this is used to power the on/off wireless internet card. ■ 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 38 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE HELP MENU Manager. the application searches on the internet for new updates based on version numbers and will download and install the update. this application can be run manually or automatically and is launched from the start menu.
  • Page 39 USiNg U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT THE HELP MENU gUidE shortcut to the user guide. HELP TOPiCS launches this help file. ABOUT dEviCE About device will have the following information. ABOUT U.S. CELLULAR BROAdBANd CONNECT...

  • Page 40: Regulatory And Safety Information

    CHAPTER 5 REgULATORy SAFETy iNFORMATiON regulAtorY notices oPerAting conditions wArnings And cAutions sAFetY PrecAutions...
  • Page 41 REgULATORy NOTiCES SAFETy iNFORMATiONS ■ REgULATORy NOTiCES uM185us complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 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 42 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 15, 22, and 24 of the Fcc rules.

  • Page 43: 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)(1)(ii) of defense Federal Acquisitions regulations (dFArs) section 252.227-7013 for department of defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions regulations (FArs) section 52.227-19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations.
  • Page 44 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 46: Glossary

    CHAPTER 6 APPENdiX glossArY sPeciFic AbsorPtion rAtes (sAr) sAFetY inForMAtion For rF eXPosure u.s. FederAl coMMunicAtions coMMission rAdio FreQuencY interFerence stAteMent 12 Month liMited wArrAntY...
  • Page 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 SPECiFiC ABSORPTiON APPENdiX RATES ■ SPECiFiC ABSORPTiON RATES (SAR) Maximum: sAr 1.19 w/kg cdMA835 body sAr 0.854 w/kg Pcs1900 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 51 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 1.19 w/kg.
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54: Frequency Interference Statement

    U.S. FEdERAL COMUNiCATiONS APPENdiX COMiSSiON RAdiO FREqUENCy 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 15 of the Fcc rules.
  • Page 55 U.S. FEdERAL COMUNiCATiONS APPENdiX COMiSSiON RAdiO FREqUENCy 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 56: 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 (12) month period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired...
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 12 MONTH LiMiTEd APPENdiX wARRANTy some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. this warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province.

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