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AirCard® 597E ExpressCard
User Guide
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Rev 1.0
Preface
Important Notice
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission
and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be
delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when
wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in
a normal manner with a well‐constructed network, the Sierra
Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure
to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind
to the user or any other party, including but not limited to
personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless
accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting
from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the
Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless
modem to transmit or receive such data.
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem:
•
In areas where blasting is in progress
•
Where explosive atmospheres may be present
•
Near medical equipment
•
Near life support equipment, or any equipment that may
be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such
areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED
OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that
could interfere with this equipment.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft,
whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the
Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When
operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that
could interfere with various onboard systems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the
aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The Sierra Wireless
modem may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the
Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so
will detract from the driver or operatorʹs control and operation
of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such
communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an
offence.
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Limitation of
Liability
The information in this manual is subject to change without
notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY
SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS
AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE
FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra
Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or
in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of
the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to
liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the
Sierra Wireless product.
Patents
Portions of this product may be covered by some or all of the
following US patents:
5,515,013
5,629,960
5,845,216
5,847,553
5,878,234
5,890,057
5,929,815
6,169,884
6,191,741
6,199,168
6,339,405
6,359,591
6,400,336
6,516,204
6,561,851
6,643,501
6,653,979
6,697,030
6,785,830
6,845,249
6,847,830
6,876,697
6,879,585
6,886,049
6,968,171
6,985,757
7,023,878, 7,053,843
7,106,569
D442,170
D459,303
and other patents pending.
This product includes
technology licensed from:
Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the
following United States patents and/or their counterparts in other
nations:
4,901,307
5,056,109
5,101,501
5,109,390
5,228,054
5,267,261
5,267,262
5,337,338
5,414,796
5,416,797
5,490,165
5,504,773
5,506,865
5,511,073
5,535,239
5,544,196
5,568,483
5,600,754
5,657,420
5,659,569
5,710,784
5,778,338
Manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its Licensees
under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group.
Copyright
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Trademarks
AirCard and “Heart of the Wireless Machine” are registered
trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design,
and Watcher are trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA.
QUALCOMM® is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM
Incorporated. gpsOne is a trademark of QUALCOMM
Incorporated.
InstallShield® is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corpo‐
ration in the United States of America and/or other countries.
Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.
Comments
Sales Desk:
Phone: 1-604-232-1488
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
E-mail: sales@sierrawireless.com
Post: Sierra Wireless
13811 Wireless Way
Richmond, BC
Canada
V6V 3A4
Fax: 1-604-231-1109
Web: www.sierrawireless.com
Additional
information and
updates
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For up‐to‐date product descriptions, documentation, appli‐
cation notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and
press releases, visit. www.sierrawireless.com.
Table of Contents
Introducing the AirCard® 597E ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Feature summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CDMA 3G services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional AirCard ExpressCard features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your host computing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The AirCard 597E ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and enabling software . . . . . . . . . . . .
A CDMA service provider account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The CDMA wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
10
10
11
11
12
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The AirCard 597E software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Account activation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AirCard ExpressCard software installation procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ExpressCard insertion and removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inserting the AirCard ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the AirCard ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Account configuration procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Activation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Manual activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Automated activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Care and Maintenance of Your AirCard ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Watcher Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Starting and closing Watcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Components of the Watcher window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Always On Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
24
25
25
Interpreting icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minimized icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
26
27
28
28
Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using an external antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
LED operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Radio frequency and electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Important safety/compliance information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Information pertaining to OEM customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
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1: Introducing the AirCard® 597E
ExpressCard
Note: This document applies to you, only if your wireless card is the
AirCard 597E ExpressCard from Sierra Wireless. This document does
not apply, if you are using a wireless card that is built into your
computer.
•
•
•
•
Welcome
Feature summary
Package contents
System components
Note: Do not insert the AirCard
ExpressCard into your
ExpressCard slot prior to
installing the software. It is
important to install the software
and drivers in the correct order.
For detailed procedures, see
page 15.
Welcome
The Sierra Wireless AirCard 597E ExpressCard is a dual‐band
wireless ExpressCard/34 module for cellular and PCS
networks, and the GPS frequency band. It enhances the
functionality of your mobile computing device by adding
2‐way messaging and high‐speed mobile data in extended
areas, compared to wireless local area networks.
This ExpressCard allows you to do the following (subject to
feature availability), without using a wireline phone or
network:
•
Connect to the Internet, VPN and corporate networks
•
Send and receive large e‐mail messages
•
Send and receive SMS messages
•
Conduct video‐conferencing
•
Access streaming, real‐time media
•
Play games online
Note: You can view this guide online or print it to keep on hand. If
you're viewing it online, simply click a topic in the Table of Contents, or
a page number in the Index, or any page reference or section
reference. (Most text that is blue is a clickable link.) The PDF
automatically displays the appropriate page.
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Feature summary
Note: For step-by-step instructions to access features of the
AirCard ExpressCard, consult
the online help available with
Watcher™ (page 29).
The AirCard ExpressCard is designed to provide a wide range
of capabilities using CDMA network technology. Implemen‐
tation of these features depends on the particular service
provider and account features you have chosen.
Some features described in this manual may not be supported
by your service provider or may not be available with your
network account. For details of the services and accounts
available, contact your service provider.
Wireless ExpressCard
Once installed and configured, the AirCard ExpressCard can
connect to the CDMA network automatically. You just insert
the AirCard ExpressCard, allow Watcher to autolaunch and
authenticate your account on the network, then launch your
Internet browser (which you can also configure in Watcher to
launch automatically)—you’re online!
Alternatively, you can make a high‐speed data connection
without running Watcher—simply by launching whatever
application you want to use (such as your web browser or
e‐mail application). Prerequisites: you must have previously
selected, in Watcher, “Always-on” for the high‐speed connection
and (subject to feature availability) “Enable NIC for data
connections”.
The AirCard ExpressCard also allows you to dial up a modem
(such as a corporate server).
CDMA 3G services
The AirCard ExpressCard operates over a type of wireless
network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access).
CDMA 3G technology provides a variety of connectivity
features, depending on your service provider and account:
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1x‐EVDO Rev. A supports Internet connections with data
rates up to 3.1 Mbps (downlink from the network) and
1.8 Mbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are
450‐800 Kbps (downlink from the network) and
300‐400 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed
depends on the network conditions.
•
1x‐EVDO Rev. 0 supports Internet connections with data
rates up to 2.4 Mbps (downlink from the network) and
153 Kbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are
400‐700 Kbps (downlink from the network) and
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40‐80 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed depends
on the network conditions.
•
1X supports Internet connections with data rates up to
153 Kbps. Actual speed depends on the network condi‐
tions.
Once the connection is established, you can open your browser
and connect to any web site that is accessible through the
Internet, or access other Internet services (such as e‐mail).
The connection is “active” when data transmission is
occurring. If data transmission stops for a period of time
(determined by the network), the connection becomes
“dormant”; see page 27.
• Circuit switched (dial‐up) data, using the earlier CDMA
IS‐95 specification, supports data connections to any dial‐
in service at rates up to 14.4 Kbps.
• QNC (Quick Net Connect), provides a simplified way to
dial into an Internet connection (using circuit switched
data) where 3G (1xEV‐DO or 1X) high‐speed packet
service is not available.
•
SMS (Short Message Service), allows you to send and
receive short text messages using the AirCard
ExpressCard.
Additional AirCard ExpressCard features
Beyond the features of the CDMA network, the AirCard
ExpressCard provides additional software features:
•
Support for gpsOne and Location Based Services
•
PIN security code to protect your AirCard ExpressCard
and account from unauthorized use.
•
An Activation Wizard (page 19) to assist with configuring
your CDMA account.
•
Sound options to customize ringtones for SMS messages.
•
A Call Log to track outgoing calls and determine the
amount of data transferred.
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Package contents
Your AirCard ExpressCard package contains the following
components:
•
AirCard 597E ExpressCard
•
Installation CD containing the AirCard ExpressCard
software, this user guide, and warranty information
•
Quick Start Guide
System components
Your AirCard 597E ExpressCard is just one part of a system
designed to provide you with a wide range of communication
features. Every component of the system is needed to enable
these capabilities.
Your host computing device
Your notebook hosts the AirCard ExpressCard hardware and
runs the communication software: your web browser or e‐mail
application, and Watcher—the AirCard ExpressCard enabling
software.
You may also have other software on your computer that can
be used wirelessly with the AirCard ExpressCard, such as: file
transfer applications (FTP), chat or instant messaging, a VPN
(Virtual Private Network) client, client software for a corporate
server application.
The AirCard 597E ExpressCard
The AirCard ExpressCard provides your computer with a
connection to the CDMA wireless network.
The AirCard ExpressCard fits into a standard ExpressCard/34
or ExpressCard/54 slot available on newer notebook PCs.
Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio
frequency bands. As a dual‐band product, the AirCard
ExpressCard operates on two of these bands (see page 31),
providing a wide coverage area.
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The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and
enabling software
The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and enabling software
(Watcher) monitor and manage your wireless connections.
The AirCard ExpressCard comes with a CD containing this
software:
•
Watcher application that you use to manage the AirCard
ExpressCard and monitor your connections. For step‐by‐
step instructions to access features of Watcher, use the
application’s online help.
•
The device driver software that enables the AirCard
ExpressCard to work with your computer’s operating
system.
The drivers and application software must be installed before
you insert the AirCard ExpressCard for the first time. Detailed
instructions are provided in the following chapters.
A CDMA service provider account
Companies that operate CDMA networks and provide access
to these networks are called service providers. To use the
AirCard ExpressCard, you must have an account with a
CDMA service provider.
Note: You can use the Lock
Code feature to prevent others
from using your account, should
your AirCard ExpressCard be
stolen. For information on this
feature, see the online help.
Each service provider has its own pricing options. There may
be flat rate accounts, which provide you a maximum number
of minutes of network usage for a fixed monthly fee. There
may be accounts for which you are charged for network usage
by the minute or by the amount of data transmitted.
Your account may include a variety of other services such as
SMS messaging.
Each AirCard ExpressCard has been provisioned at the factory
for use with a particular service provider. This sets the
AirCard ExpressCard to use particular radio channels and
enables services specific for that provider.
The process of setting up your account is called activation.
Activation involves action by the service provider and configu‐
ration of the AirCard ExpressCard.
The procedure to configure (activate) your AirCard
ExpressCard is covered in “Activation” on page 19.
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The CDMA wireless network
Note: More information about
CDMA networks is available on
the CDMA Development Group
web site, www.cdg.org.
This is the worldwide infrastructure providing the radio
coverage that allows you to stay connected. Made up of radio
towers and a variety of network switches, routers, and servers,
the network is an interconnection of many service providers.
Note: Most service providers
have coverage maps on their
web sites.
There are CDMA networks that operate in the frequency bands
supported by the AirCard ExpressCard throughout North
America and parts of Latin America, Asia, and New Zealand.
However, each service provider operates a network that covers
a limited geographical area within the overall CDMA coverage
area.
Note: The fee for service is
usually higher when you are
roaming (connecting to a
network other than the one
belonging to your service
provider).
Most service providers have “roaming” agreements with other
service providers, so that they can offer service outside of the
coverage area of their own networks. For example, assuming
you live in Vancouver (Canada), and travel frequently to
Seattle (United States), you can obtain an account with a
Vancouver service provider that has a roaming agreement with
a service provider in Seattle. You would then have local service
in Vancouver, and roaming service in Seattle.
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2: Getting Started
• The AirCard 597E
software
• Account activation and
configuration
Before you can begin using the AirCard ExpressCard, you
must:
1.
Install the AirCard ExpressCard enabling software and
drivers.
2.
Activate an account and configure the AirCard
ExpressCard to use your account (unless the AirCard
ExpressCard has been pre‐activated).
This section provides an overview of this process.
The AirCard 597E software
The AirCard ExpressCard comes with this software:
•
Watcher application that you use to manage the AirCard
ExpressCard and monitor your connections
•
The driver software that provides the interface between
the AirCard ExpressCard and your Windows operating
system
The Watcher software must be installed before you insert the
AirCard ExpressCard for the first time. Detailed instructions
are provided in “Installation” on page 15.
Account activation and
configuration
To use the AirCard ExpressCard, you must have an account
with a CDMA service provider. The process of setting up an
account is called activation.
If you purchased the AirCard ExpressCard directly from a
service provider, you may already have an account; your
AirCard ExpressCard may be pre‐activated.
Otherwise, run Watcher and the Activation Wizard, which
guides you through the activation and configuration process.
(Depending on your configuration, Watcher and the Activation
Wizard may start automatically.)
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Getting Started
Configuring the AirCard ExpressCard involves setting the
phone number assigned by your service provider and may
involve entering other network parameters and settings such
as a user name and password to access services.
Your service provider needs to know:
•
The billing information to use to collect payment for your
network usage.
•
The ESN (Electronic Serial Number) or MEID (Mobile
Equipment Identifier) assigned to your AirCard
ExpressCard during the manufacturing process. (The ESN
or MEID is printed on a label on the AirCard ExpressCard
and can be displayed in Watcher.) This number is used to
help authenticate your account when you connect for
service.
You require from your service provider:
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An activation code that gives you access to configure the
account.
•
A phone number for your AirCard ExpressCard.
•
Additional information specific to your service provider
such as:
· A user ID (username) and password to authenticate your
network connection.
· A SID (System IDentifier) that identifies your home
network area and is used together with your phone
number to determine if you are “home” or “roaming”.
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3: Installation
• System requirements
• Installation
• Inserting the AirCard
ExpressCard
• Removing the AirCard
ExpressCard
This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install
the AirCard ExpressCard on a notebook computer.
Note: Do not insert the AirCard ExpressCard into your ExpressCard
slot before installing the software.
The basic steps are:
1.
Insert the AirCard 597E installation CD into your CD‐
ROM drive and install Watcher.
2.
Insert the AirCard ExpressCard into the ExpressCard
slot (page 17) to install the AirCard ExpressCard drivers.
3.
If the AirCard ExpressCard has not been pre‐activated, use
the Activation Wizard to configure the AirCard
ExpressCard (as described in “Activation” on page 19).
Before you begin the installation process, ensure your PC is
running a supported operating system and meets the
hardware requirements described in the next section.
System requirements
The AirCard ExpressCard is supported on notebook PCs
running:
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Windows Vista (when commercially available)
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Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 and roll‐up 1
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Windows XP (Home and Professional versions) with
Service Pack 2
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Mac OS X (supported through the Watcher Lite software)
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To install the AirCard ExpressCard, you require these system
resources:
Table 3-1: System resource requirements
ExpressCard slots
One ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54
slot
Disk drive
CD-ROM (for installation only)
I/O resources
1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O space
Memory
32 MB
Disk space
32 MB
AirCard ExpressCard software
installation procedures
To install Watcher and the AirCard ExpressCard drivers:
Note: Users of Windows Vista
and 2000 must be logged in with
administrative privileges to install
the AirCard ExpressCard
software. Users of Windows XP
may require administrative privileges, depending on the XP
installation.
1.
If the installation CD is not already in your CD‐ROM
drive, insert it. The CD should autostart and display a
menu.
If the CD does not autostart, select Start > Run and enter
d:\launch.exe where d is the drive letter of your CD‐ROM
drive.
2.
From the CD startup window, select Install Watcher software
to launch the InstallShield® Wizard.
3.
If the Open With... window appears, cancel the installation
(your computer is missing some files required for the
installation). Search for Instmsiw.exe (if you’re running
Windows 2000) among the downloads at
www.microsoft.com. Install the file on your computer,
then rerun the AirCard ExpressCard software installation.
4.
If the Ikernel Application Error window appears:
a) Cancel the installation.
b) Download the file:
http://support.installshield.com/kb/files/Q108312/
ikernelupdate.exe.
c) Install the file on your computer, then rerun the software
installation.
5.
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Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the
wizard noting the following:
· To proceed with the installation, you must click I accept
the terms in the license agreement to indicate your accep‐
tance of the terms of the license agreement.
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· Use the default settings for the Destination Folder unless
you have special requirements and an advanced under‐
standing of PC configuration. (The Destination Folder
dictates where the software is installed.)
Note: Do not forcefully insert the
AirCard ExpressCard. This may
damage the connector pins.
6.
When you are notified that the installation is complete,
click Finish.
7.
Insert the AirCard ExpressCard into your ExpressCard
slot (described in the following section). This installs the
drivers for the ExpressCard.
When the drivers have been installed, the system tray dis‐
plays the message “Your new hardware is installed and
ready to use”:
8.
If Watcher has not started automatically, start it: double‐
click the Watcher icon
on your desktop.
Proceed to configure the AirCard ExpressCard to use your
account (if it was not pre‐activated). See “Activation” on
page 19.
ExpressCard insertion and
removal
Inserting the AirCard ExpressCard
To insert the AirCard ExpressCard into a notebook:
1.
With the picture label facing up, insert the AirCard
ExpressCard into the slot.
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When you insert the AirCard ExpressCard, the following
should occur:
•
If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps.
•
The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system
tray, if it is not already displayed for another card, (and
unless the feature has been disabled).
Windows Vista
•
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Watcher launches (unless the autolaunch feature has been
disabled).
The AirCard ExpressCard is powered as soon as you insert it.
Removing the AirCard ExpressCard
To remove the AirCard ExpressCard:
1.
Close Watcher if it is open.
2.
Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray
to display the option to stop the card.
Windows Vista
Windows XP
3.
Click the entry for “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” or
“Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller“.
4.
If a dialog box appears notifying you that it is safe to
remove the card, click OK.
5.
Use the ejector to remove the AirCard ExpressCard from
the slot. Pull the card out of the slot by gripping both sides
of the card and pulling the card straight out.
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4: Activation
• Account configuration
procedures
• Manual activation
• Automated activation
Account configuration
procedures
The final step to making the AirCard ExpressCard operational
is configuring it to use your CDMA service provider account.
The process of activation configures your AirCard
ExpressCard with the required account parameters (phone
number, username, password, etc.).
If you purchased a pre‐activated AirCard ExpressCard, this
step is not necessary. Once the application software and
drivers are installed, the AirCard ExpressCard is ready for use.
Otherwise, you must use the Activation Wizard to activate and
configure your account.
Activation Wizard
The Activation Wizard walks you through the process of
configuring an account. The process and options vary based on
the service provider.
This section is a guide only. Consult the Quick Start Guide,
and follow the directions on screen and instructions given by
your service provider representative.
To activate an account and configure your AirCard
ExpressCard for use:
If your AirCard ExpressCard does not have an activated
account, and Watcher has started automatically, then the
Activation Wizard should start automatically. If this does not
happen:
1.
Ensure Watcher is running. If it is not, double‐click the
Watcher icon
2.
on your desktop.
Start the Activation Wizard: select TOOLS >
Activation Wizard.
To begin activation of the AirCard ExpressCard, click Next.
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Manual activation
Activation involves phoning your service provider,
exchanging information, and entering your account infor‐
mation into the appropriate fields in the wizard. (To use this
method, you require a phone.)
To use manual activation, use the Next and Back buttons to
navigate through the wizard, noting the following:
•
Obtain the billing information listed on the second
window of the wizard, before you phone the service
provider or proceed to the next window.
•
Contact your service provider. Inform your service
provider that you are activating your Sierra Wireless
AirCard 597E ExpressCard. The representative will
request your ESN (Electronic Serial Number) or MEID.
This is displayed in the Activation Wizard (and is printed
on the AirCard ExpressCard box and on the label on the
back of the AirCard ExpressCard).
•
As prompted by the wizard, enter the information
provided by the service representative.
•
Select Finish in the final window of the wizard.
On completion of the Activation Wizard, the AirCard
ExpressCard is ready for use. The following chapters explain
how to use Watcher to manage and monitor your connections.
Automated activation
To use automated activation:
1.
Select the Automated Activation radio button and click Next.
2.
The wizard advises that it will make a network connection,
dialing the displayed number. Leave the number
unchanged unless told by a technical service represen‐
tative to enter a different value. Click Next.
3.
Follow any instructions or prompts provided to activate
the ExpressCard.
Watcher displays the activation progress in the Call Status
Area. When the process is complete you should see the
message “Ready to Connect”.
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Note: If you do not get the “Ready to Connect” message, retry the
process. If the process continues to fail, use manual activation
(page 20) or contact your service provider.
At this point your AirCard ExpressCard is ready to use.
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AirCard ExpressCard
As with any electronic device, the AirCard ExpressCard must
be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these
guidelines in using and storing the AirCard ExpressCard:
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Do not apply adhesive labels to the AirCard ExpressCard.
This may cause the AirCard ExpressCard to become
jammed inside the card slot.
•
The AirCard ExpressCard should fit easily into your
ExpressCard slot. Forcing the AirCard ExpressCard into a
slot may damage connector pins.
•
Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.
•
When not installed in your computer, store the AirCard
ExpressCard in its carry case.
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6: Watcher Basics
• Starting and closing
Watcher
• Components of the
Watcher Window
• Interpreting icons
• Online Help
• Troubleshooting
• Using an external
antenna
Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and
monitor the connection between the AirCard ExpressCard and
the CDMA network. You use Watcher to:
•
Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 3G high‐
speed data availability, and other network connection
parameters
•
Initiate data calls
•
View call statistics
•
Receive and send SMS messages
•
Customize features and options
Depending on Watcher settings, you may be able to connect to
the CDMA network without starting Watcher—simply by
launching whatever application you want to use (such as your
web browser or e‐mail application). However, Watcher and its
icon in the system tray won’t be available for you to monitor
the status of the connection.
Starting and closing Watcher
Depending on your settings in the Options window, Watcher
launches automatically anytime you insert the AirCard
ExpressCard. You can also launch Watcher by:
•
Double‐clicking the Watcher icon
•
Selecting:
In Windows XP: Start > All Programs > Sierra Wireless >
on your desktop
3G Wireless Module > EVDO Watcher
In Windows 2000: Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >
3G Wireless Module > EVDO Watcher
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The standard Windows control buttons in the upper right
corner of the window are used to minimize or close Watcher.
When minimized, Watcher does not appear as a taskbar
button. Instead, an icon is shown in the system tray, usually at
the right end of the taskbar. (See “Minimized icons” on
page 28.)
Components of the Watcher
window
The window has three areas that display messages and icons:
the Connection Status Area (page 26), Call Status Area
(page 27), and Indicator Area (page 28). These areas are shown
in Figure 6‐1 that follows.
A menu bar is located on the upper left side of the window.
Windows control buttons are in the top right corner.
Menu bar
Toggle Full/Compact button
Minimize button
Close button
Connection Status Area
Call Status Area
Connection
Manager
Button
Indicator area
Figure 6-1: Watcher window
For a detailed description of each option in the menus, see the
online help.
Window controls
•
The Minimize button closes the Watcher window but leaves
the application running. When Watcher is minimized, you
can use the Watcher icon in the system tray to determine
the AirCard ExpressCard status. (See page 28.) This icon
replaces a taskbar button for Watcher.
Once minimized, you can redisplay the Watcher window
by selecting the Watcher icon in the system tray. You can
also restore the window by double‐clicking the desktop
shortcut or launching Watcher from the Start menu.
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The Toggle Full/Compact button
is used to switch
between the full Watcher window and the compact view:
The compact view allows you to see connection status and
indicators while using less space on the desktop.
To make data connections, disconnect, or access Watcher
features, you must use full view. To return to full view,
select the view toggle button in the top right.
•
The Close button
is used to exit Watcher.
Docking
You can set the Watcher window to “jump” to the edge of your
screen when you move the window close to an edge. This lets
you easily position Watcher in a corner of the screen.
•
Select VIEW > Docking
Always On Top
You can set Watcher to always display in front of other
windows. This allows you to monitor connection status while
using another maximized application, such as your web
browser.
•
Select VIEW > Always On Top
Interpreting icons
Watcher makes extensive use of icons to indicate status and
events. The various icons are described in the following
sections on the display areas of Watcher.
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Connection Status Area
The Connection Status Area uses the icons shown in the
following table.
Table 6-1: Connection Status Area icons
Icon
Meaning
AirCard ExpressCard not detected (displayed in the left part of the
Connection Status Area).
The Signal Strength indicator (displayed in the left part of the
Connection Status Area) uses bars to show the intensity of the radio
signal. The number of bars increases as signal strength increases to a
maximum of five bars.
When the bars are dimmed and the antenna icon is crossed out, no
connection is possible for one of these reasons:
• You are outside the CDMA network coverage area
• The signal strength is too weak
• A network or account problem is preventing the AirCard
ExpressCard from obtaining service
Indicates whether 1xEV-DO Rev. A is available in this area.
Indicates whether 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 is available in this area.
Indicates whether 1X is available in this area. (Not displayed if 1xEV-DO
is available).
The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming onto the
network of a service provider other than your own.
When the indicator is off (gray), you are within the local coverage area
of your service provider. When the indicator is on (solid black), you are
in a “preferred” roaming area. When the indicator is blinking, you are
within the coverage area of a CDMA network but not in a “preferred”
roaming area.
Your coverage area and account charges depend upon your service
provider and the type of account you have. There may be surcharges
for roaming service that vary based on whether you are in a preferred or
non-preferred roaming area. If there is no roaming agreement between
your service provider and the local carrier, you may be unable to
complete calls.
The In Use indicator shows whether a call is in progress. No icon is displayed when
the AirCard ExpressCard is idle. Otherwise, one of these icons is displayed:
A high-speed (1xEV-DO Rev. A) packet data call is in progress.
A high-speed (1xEV-DO Rev. 0) packet data call is in progress.
A high-speed (1X) packet data call is in progress.
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Table 6-1: Connection Status Area icons (continued)
Icon
Meaning
A circuit switched data call is in progress.
A high-speed (1X or 1xEV-DO) packet data connection is dormant; the
radio channel has been released. You can resume data transmission
without the need of re-establishing the connection.
Some applications may not be able to function on a dormant
connection.
A fatal error has occurred and the AirCard ExpressCard is inoperable.
1.
Close Watcher.
2.
Safely eject and remove your AirCard ExpressCard.
3.
Re-insert your AirCard ExpressCard.
4.
Restart Watcher.
5.
If this icon is still displayed, restart your computer.
Call Status Area
The Call Status Area displays messages related to the status or
progress of a connection.
Where a duration timer is shown, timing begins when the call
is initiated—not from the time the call is fully connected. This
is a measure of the time the AirCard ExpressCard has been
using the radio channel (a wireless network resource).
“Click this display to exit PowerSave mode” indicates that the
AirCard ExpressCard could not find a system within a
15 minute interval. To conserve power, the AirCard
ExpressCard reduces channel scanning to once every three
minutes. To force the AirCard ExpressCard out of PowerSave
mode, click in the Call Status Area. The AirCard ExpressCard
performs a channel scan and, if no network is detected, returns
to PowerSave mode.
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Indicator area
The Indicator area displays an icon that notifies you when you
receive SMS messages. The icon is black when “on” and gray
when “off”.
Table 6-2: Indicator Area icons
Icon
Meaning
The SMS message indicator shows whether you have
unread messages. A blinking icon indicates that there are
one or more urgent or important unread messages.
To display the SMS Express window (in which the
messages are displayed) select TOOLS >
SMS Express… or double-click the icon.
Minimized icons
Watcher displays an icon in the Windows system tray (which
is usually located in the lower right corner of your screen). The
system tray icon indicates your connection status or notifies
you when you have SMS messages.
Table 6-3: System tray icons
Icon
Meaning
You are in service on the network but have no active data
connection.
The number of red bars indicates the signal strength.
You have an active data connection.
The number of green bars indicates the signal strength.
You are not in service on the CDMA network.
You have a new SMS message.
Only one icon can be displayed at a time. The priority of icons,
from highest to lowest, is:
•
SMS message(s)
•
Active or inactive connection.
For example, if you have unread SMS messages, and then
establish a data connection, the icon still displays as an unread
SMS message.
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Online Help
Watcher includes extensive online help to provide operating
hints and step‐by‐step instructions for getting the most from
your AirCard ExpressCard.
You can access online help in several ways:
•
Press  in any window.
•
Click the Hints button available in many windows.
•
Use Windows Explorer to navigate to Program Files >
Sierra Wireless > 3G Wireless Module > Generic > Watcher.chm.
Double‐click to open the help file.
The help file has a table of contents, an index, and search
capabilities.
Troubleshooting
The online help includes descriptions of most common error
messages. Look in the table of contents under Troubleshooting.
For help with other problems:
•
Consult the Sierra Wireless web site at
www.sierrawireless.com, where you will find an extensive
knowledge base that can be searched to address most
problems, and the Installation Troubleshooting wizard (in
the Support section).
•
Contact your service provider.
Using an external antenna
You can improve the signal strength, by attaching an external
antenna (sold separately).
To attach the external antenna:
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1.
Remove the ExpressCard from your computer.
2.
Remove the rubber cap (located on the thick end of the
card).
3.
Holding the antenna cable by the connector (end) part,
carefully push the connector part of the cable into the
corresponding connector on the AirCard ExpressCard.
(The connector is on the thick end of the AirCard
ExpressCard).
4.
Carefully insert the ExpressCard into your computer’s
card slot.
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• LED operation
• Radio frequency and
electrical
specifications
• Environmental
specifications
This chapter describes the function of the LED, and provides
technical product data for the AirCard ExpressCard.
LED operation
The AirCard ExpressCard has two LED light bars near the
antenna end of the card. The LED light bars operate as follows:
Table 7-1: LED operation
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LED behavior
Indicates
Off
The card has no power. You have
powered off the card (TOOLS >
Power Off Modem), or the card may
not be completely inserted into the
computer, or the computer may be
in suspend mode (which powers
down the card).
N/a
Red, slowly
blinking
The card is powering up, or no
service is available.
See the online Help (“Not in
Service”).
Solid blue
The card has power, has found a
signal, and is ready to connect.
Blue, slowly
blinking
The card is sending or receiving
data—a 1X data session is in
progress.
Blue, blinking
The card is sending or receiving
data—a 1x-EVDO (Rev. 0 or Rev.
A) data session is in progress.
N/a
Solid red
An error has occurred, or no signal
was found. Eject the card (page 18)
and reinsert it.
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Radio frequency and electrical
specifications
Table 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical
specifications
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Approvals
Compliant with:
IS-2000 Release 1.0 (CDMA 1X)
IS-707-A Data, IS-856 (CDMA 1x-EVDO), IS-866,
IS-878, IS-890,
CDMA Developers Group
FCC (ID: N7NAC597E)
Industry Canada (ID: 2417C-AC597E)
Voltage
+3.3 Vdc from ExpressCard slot
Current
Maximum: 1 A
Typical data call current (talk mode):
370 mA (1X)
420 mA (1xEV-DO)
Standby:
50 mA (1xEV-DO/IS2000 hybrid
mode)
Transmitter
power
200 mW (+23 dBm)
Transmit
PCS:
1805 to 1870 MHz
Cellular: 824 to 849 MHz
Receive
PCS:
1715 to 1780 MHz
Cellular: 868 to 894 MHz
GPS:
1575.42 MHz
Channel
spacing
1.25 MHz
Frequency
stability
±150 Hz
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Environmental specifications
Table 7-3: Environmental specifications
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Operating
temperature
-30 to +60°C (ambient, outside PCMCIA
enclosure)
Storage
temperature
-20 to +85°C
Humidity
95%, non-condensing
Vibration
147 m/s2 (15 G) sinusoidal vibration, 10 to
2000 Hz, 20 minute sweep, 12 cycles per axis,
3 axes for 36 cycles. 12 hours total test time
(non-operating)
Drop
30” (76.2 cm) on to vinyl covered concrete
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• Important safety/
compliance
information
• Information pertaining
to OEM customers
Important safety/compliance
information
The design of the AirCard 597E ExpressCard complies with
U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
Industry Canada (IC) guidelines respecting safety levels of
radio frequency (RF) exposure for portable devices, which in
turn are consistent with the following safety standards previ‐
ously set by Canadian, U.S. and international standards
bodies:
•
ANSI / IEEE C95.1‐1999, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromag‐
netic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz
•
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure‐
ments (NCRP) Report 86, ‐1986, Biological Effects and
Exposure Criteria for Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
•
Health Canada, Safety Code 6, 1999, Limits of Human
Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the
Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz
•
International Commission on Non‐Ionising Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) 1998, Guidelines for limiting exposure to
time‐varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields (up
to 300 GHz)
FCC ID: N7NAC597E
CAUTION: The AirCard 597E ExpressCard has been tested for
compliance with FCC / IC RF exposure limits in the laptop
computer(s) configurations with the side loading ExpressCard
slot and can be used in laptop computers with substantially
similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and
RF characteristics. This ExpressCard must not be co‐located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Use of this device in any other configuration may exceed the
FCC RF Exposure compliance limit. Note: If this ExpressCard
is intended for use in any other portable device, you are
responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR require‐
ments of Part 2.1093 of FCC rules.
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Where appropriate, the use of the equipment is subject to the
following conditions:
WARNING (EMI) - United States FCC Information ‐ This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B computing device peripheral, pursuant to Part 15, 22,
and 24 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter‐
ference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1.
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
FCC guidelines stipulate that the antenna should be more than
1.7 cm from the user.
The highest reported SAR values of the AirCard 597E
ExpressCard by Sierra Wireless are:
1.
Separation distance of at least 1.8 cm needs to be
maintained to user’s lap with the AirCard 597E
ExpressCard inserted into the bottom ExpressCard slot of
the laptop computer (1.0 mW/g).
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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WARNING (EMI) - Canada ‐ This digital apparatus does not
exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment
standard entitled ʺDigital Apparatusʺ, ICES‐003 of the
Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélec‐
triques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B
prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: ʺAppareils
Numériquesʺ, NMB‐003 édictée par le ministre des Communi‐
cations.
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. If further government
regulations apply, it is your responsibility to ensure
compliance with such regulations.
Information pertaining to OEM customers
The AirCard 597E ExpressCard has been granted modular
approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use the
AirCard 597E ExpressCard in their final products without
additional FCC / IC certification if they meet the following
conditions. Otherwise, additional FCC / IC approvals must be
obtained.
1.
At least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna
and the user’s body must be maintained at all times.
2.
To comply with FCC / IC regulations limiting both
maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF
radiation, the maximum antenna gain must not exceed
5.55 dBi in the Cellular band and 4.95 dBi in the PCS band.
3.
The AirCard 597E ExpressCard and its antenna must not
be colocated with any other transmitter or antenna within
a host device.
4.
A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product
into which the AirCard 597E ExpressCard is embedded,
with a statement similar to the following:
This device contains TX FCC ID: N7NAC597E.
This equipment contains equipment certified under IC:
2417C-AC597E.
5.
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the operating requirements and conditions that must be
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observed to ensure compliance with current FCC / IC RF
exposure guidelines.
The end product with an embedded AirCard 597E
ExpressCard must pass the unintentional emission testing and
properly authorized per FCC Part 15 requirements.
Note: If this ExpressCard is intended for use in a portable device, you
are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements
of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102.
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1X
One Times Radio Transmission Technology (the ʺone timesʺ
refers to the frequency spectrum). Supports Internet
connections with data rates up to 153 Kbps. Actual speed
depends on the network conditions. Compare to 1x‐EVDO.
1x-EVDO
A high‐speed standard for cellular packet data communica‐
tions.
Rev. A supports Internet connections with data rates up to
3.1 Mbps (downlink from the network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink
to the network).
Rev. 0 supports Internet connections with data rates up to
2.4 Mbps (downlink from the network) and 153 Kbps (uplink
to the network).
Average data rates are: for Rev. A: 450–800 Kbps (downlink
from the network) and 300–400 Kbps (uplink to the network);
for Rev. 0: 400‐700 Kbps (downlink from the network) and
40‐80 Kbps (uplink to the network).
Actual speed depends on the network conditions. Compare to
1X.
bps
bits per second—The actual data speed over the transmission
medium.
CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access—A wideband spread
spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal commu‐
nications services, and other wireless networks. Wide
channels (1.25 MHz) are obtained through spread spectrum
transmissions, thus allowing many active users to share the
same channel. Each user is assigned a unique digital code,
which differentiates the individual conversations on the same
channel.
CDMA 1X
Also known as 1X, this is a high‐speed standard for CDMA
cellular communications.
dormant
The packet data connection has the logical PPP session left
open while the underlying physical link (the radio channel) is
released. When traffic is to resume, a radio channel is
re‐acquired and the original PPP session resumes.
ESN
Electronic Serial Number—The unique first‐generation serial
number assigned to the AirCard ExpressCard for cellular
network use. Compare to MEID.
ExpressCard™
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Add‐in memory and communications cards for portable
computers. ExpressCard is a trademark of the PCMCIA.
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FCC
Federal Communications Commission—The U.S. federal
agency that is responsible for interstate and foreign communi‐
cations. The FCC regulates commercial and private radio
spectrum management, sets rates for communications services,
determines standards for equipment, and controls broadcast
licensing. Consult www.fcc.gov.
GPS
Global Positioning System—A system that uses a series of 24
geosynchronous satellites to provide navigational data.
firmware
Software stored in ROM or EEPROM; essential programs that
remain even when the system is turned off. Firmware is easier
to change than hardware but more permanent than software
stored on disk.
host
IS
A computer that uses a modem or a similar device to
answer a calling computer.
•
A source or destination in the communication network.
•
A computer that contains data or files to be accessed by
client computers. Also known as a server.
Interim Standard—After receiving industry consensus, the
TIA forwards the standard to ANSI for approval.
IS-95
The standard for CDMA.
Kbps
Kilobits per second—Actually 1000, not 1024, as used in
computer memory size measurements of kilobytes.
LAN
Local Area Network
LED
Light Emitting Diode—A semiconductor diode that emits
visible or infrared light.
MEID
MHz
Mbps
Mobile Equipment Identifier—The unique second‐gener‐
ation serial number assigned to the AirCard ExpressCard for
cellular network use. Compare to ESN.
Mega‐Hertz—One million cycles per second.
Megabits per second
packet
A short fixed‐length block of data, including a header, that is
transmitted as a unit in a communications network.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Associ‐
ation—The organization that standardizes ExpressCards and
PC Cards.
PCS
Personal Communications Services—A cellular
communication infrastructure that uses a different frequency
range than AMPS.
roaming
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•
A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained
from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s
provider.
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SMS
system tray
TIA
VPN
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Short message services—A feature that allows users of a
wireless device on a wireless network to receive or transmit
short electronic alphanumeric messages (up to 160 characters,
depending on the service provider).
Usually located in the lower right corner of your screen
Telecommunications Industry Association—A standards‐
setting trade organization, whose members provide
communications and information technology products,
systems, distribution services and professional services in the
United States and around the world. Consult www.tiaonline.org.
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Numerics
CSD
description, 9
indicator, 27
1X
description, 9
indicator, 26
1xEV‐DO
description, 8
indicator, 26
3G
description, 8
indicator (1xEV‐DO and 1X), 26
account
activation, 13
configuration, 19
activation
overview, 13
automated, 20
manual, 20
Activation Wizard, 19
always on top, 25
antenna, external, 29
automated activation, 20
bands, frequency, 10
call status area, 27
care and maintenance, 22
CDMA 1X
description, 9
indicator, 26
CDMA 1xEV‐DO
description, 8
indicator, 26
CDMA network
3G services, 8
frequency bands, 10
service providers, 11
circuit switched data
description, 9
call indicator, 27
close button, 25
compact view, 25
connection status
indicator, 28
connection status area, 26
coverage, 12
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data
circuit switched ‐ call indicator, 27
circuit switched ‐ description, 9
dial‐up ‐ call indicator, 27
dial‐up ‐ description, 9
high‐speed, 8
QNC, 9
dial‐up data
description, 9
call indicator, 27
disk space required, 16
docking, 25
dormant, 27
drivers
description, 11
EMI warning, 35
ESN, 14
EVDO
description, 8
indicator, 26
external antenna, 29
FCC
ID, 34
FCC compliance, 35
frequency bands, CDMA network, 10
full view
description, 24
toggle button, 25
hardware
inserting, 17
removing, 18
help, 29
high‐speed packet data, 8
I/O space (input/output space), 16
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icons
connection status, 26
indicator area, 28
minimized, 28
system tray, 28
see also indicators
ID, FCC, 34
in use indicator, 26
indicator area, 28
indicators
1X, 26
1xEV‐DO, 26
circuit‐switched data call, 27
connection status, 28
SMS messages, 28, 28
inserting the AirCard, 17
installation
hardware, 17
software, 15– 18
troubleshooting wizard, 29
interference, 35
Internet, 9
IRQ (interrupt request), 16
MEID, 14
memory required, 16
minimize button, 24
minimized icons, 28
Mobile Equipment Identifier, 14
not in service indicator, 28
notices, regulatory, 34
OEM customers, 36
online Help, 29
operating hints, 29
operating systems supported, 15
OS supported, 15
packet data, high‐speed, 8
PowerSave, 27
pre‐activation, 13
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QNC, 9
Quick Net Connect (QNC), 9
regulatory information, 34
removing the AirCard, 18
requirements, system, 15
roaming
definition, 12
indicator, 26
service indicator, 28
signal strength
indicator ‐ CDMA network, 26
SMS message indicator, 28, 28
software
overview, 11
installation, 15– 18
status area
call status area, 27
connection status area, 26
indicator area, 28
Windows system tray, 28
support, 29
suspend mode, 30
system requirements, 15
system tray icons, 28
taskbar icons, 28
tips, operating, 29
troubleshooting, 29
virtual private network, 7
VPN, 7
warning
EMI, 35
Windows system tray icons, 28
Windows, versions supported, 15
wireless ExpressCard, 8
wizard ‐ installation troubleshooting, 29
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