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USB 598 USB Modem With Quick Start Guide www.sierrawireless.com...
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• Lanyard Note: To install the drivers and software, you do not need an installation CD. Your modem uses the Sierra Wireless TRU-Install™ feature—the drivers and software are installed when you insert the modem into your computer. As part of the activation process you may need your billing information and a telephone to contact your service provider.
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Instructions for Windows users If your computer has WiFi or a Bluetooth adapter, turn it off. (For instructions, see the user guide or online Help of your computer). Insert the modem into your computer’s USB slot. Note: If your computer’s USB slot is vertical, use the supplied USB extension cable and laptop clip.
If you’re using Manual Activation, phone your service provider, and inform them that you are activating a Sierra Wireless wireless device. Write down the information that your service provider gives you (depending on your service provider, some of the following...
Instructions for Mac users Your computer must be running Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or newer. (To check your version of Mac OS X, from the Apple menu ( ) choose About This Mac.) If your Mac OS X version is earlier than 10.4.11, then you must upgrade to version 10.4.11 or newer.
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If a window appears, prompting you to enter your password, enter your Mac password, and then click OK. In the window with the message that you will have to restart your computer, click Continue Installation. In the “Installation completed successfully” window, click Restart. After your computer restarts, run Watcher: in Finder™, choose Go >...
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Text/window Description/next action displayed If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your device’s phone number (“About Watcher”) or try 0000. If none of these work, contact your service provider. Once your device is unlocked, you are ready to connect to the network; see “Connecting to the network”...
The Activation Assistant window is displayed. Ensure you have the items listed in the Activation Assistant window, and phone your service provider. Inform them that you are activating a Sierra Wireless wireless device. Click Next. Follow the instructions of your service provider to activate your device. Write down this...
If the “New Port Configuration window” appears, click Continue to automatically configure your computer to use your device. You can now connect to your service provider’s network. Connecting to the network To connect to the network: u In Watcher, click Connect. Once you’re connected to the network, Watcher shows the amount of time you’ve been connected, and the amount of data received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx).
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