Novatel Wireless NRMR900 Merlin for Ricochet Wireless Modem User Manual user warning

Novatel Wireless, Inc. Merlin for Ricochet Wireless Modem user warning

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Ricochet GT Wireless Modem Model NRM-R900
2Merlin for Ricochet Wireless Modem Model NRM-R900Safety and Regulatory NoticesSAFETY WARNINGThis product is not to be used in any environment where radio frequency equipment is prohibited or restricted in its use.This includes aircraft/airports, hospitals, and other sensitive electronic areas. To ensure that your modem is deactivatedyou should remove it from your computer under the above conditions.SAFETY WARNINGUnder extended operation the Merlin for Ricochet modem will generate a noticeable amount of heat. Like all PC Cards, themodem generates heat during normal operations and is also heated by the host computer. For this reason it isrecommended that you allow the modem to cool down after extensive operation so that it is cool to the touch when youremove it from your computer.REGULATORY NOTICESFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been certified to comply within the limits of a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential situations. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not properly installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turningthe equipment on and off. You are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the television, radio or cordless telephone.• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.ICES-003 StatementThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.Caution:This device is required to comply with FCC RF exposure requirementsfor mobile transmitting devices. A separation distance of 20 cm (8inches) or more must be maintained between the antenna and allpersons during device operations to satisfy RF exposure compliance.FCC ID: NBZ-NRM R900
3Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager ApplicationWelcomeThis help file contains information on the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application. Please take a moment to readthrough this Help file to acquaint yourself with the Modem Manager application’s features.Features of the Merlin for Ricochet Modem ManagerApplicationThe Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application provides you with a graphical view of your Merlin modem’sconnection status with the Ricochet network. Modem Manager gives information on the following:• •Found Network—tells if the modem was unable to find a network connection or if at leastone network connection was found.• •Registered on Network—tells if the modem actually registered to the network.• •Connected to Network—indicates if a data session is active.• •Antenna Strength—indicates relative antenna signal strength with an active, multi-coloredbar graph.Status application can also be used to obtain additional information about the Metricom modem. See About StatusApplication for additional information.Starting Modem ManagerOnce the Merlin PCMCIA card and the Setup program with Modem Manager have been installed, the Modem Managerwindow will launch.A blue Question mark indicates that the modem is attempting to complete the related task. In the following example, themodem is querying the system for information. The Status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that modeminitialization is taking place.A red X indicates that the related task could not be completed. In the following example, the modem has not been able tofind, register, or connect to the network. The Status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that the modem is attemptingto find a network.
4A green Checkmark indicates that the related task has been completed. In the following example, the modem has found,registered and connected to the network.The active Antenna Strength bar graph indicates that the antenna signal strength is good. The Status bar at the bottom ofthe window indicates that the modem is now connected to the network via dial-up networking.Modem Manager WindowsUse the File, Device and Help menus from the Modem Manager window to control the operation of the modem and toobtain additional modem information.FileAlways On TopTo make the Modem Manager window always visible, click File, and then select Always On Top.
5ShutdownTo disconnect the service, click File, and then select Shutdown.The Modem Manager application will disconnect and the Modem Manager window will close.CloseTo close the Modem Manager window without disconnecting the application, click File, and then select Close.The window will then minimize to the tray icon.To obtain information about the modem, click Device and select Modem Information.
6The Modem Information window will be displayed.To see the Modem Manager application Help Table of Contents and Index, click Contents and Index.Tray IconsWhen the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager has been loaded, one of the following icons will show in the system icontray.Modem not ready for use (unregistered) Modem ready for use (registered)Modem transmitting or receiving data (flashing icon)Right click on these tray icons to open the application window or to completely shut down the application.1. To open the Modem Manager window, click Open.2. To shut down the application, click Shutdown.
7About the Modem Manager ApplicationTo obtain additional information about the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application, click the Help menu, and thenselect About Modem Manager…The About Merlin Ricochet Status Information window will open, indicating the version number of the ModemManager application software.

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