Sierra Wireless AC775 Quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE PC Card User Manual AC7xx Installation Guide

Sierra Wireless Inc. Quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE PC Card AC7xx Installation Guide

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PrefaceRev 2.1A Jun.04 1Limitation of LiabilityThe information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless or its affiliates. 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 HAVE 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 are covered by some or all of the following US patents:5,515,013 5,617,106 5,629,960 5,682,602 5,748,4495,845,216 5,847,553 5,878,234 5,890,057 5,929,8156,169,884 6,191,741 6,199,168 6,327,154 6,339,405D367,062 D372,248 D372,701 D416,857 D442,170D452,495 D452,496 and other patents pending.Manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless or its licensees under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group.Copyright ©2004 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.Trademarks AirCard® and Heart of the Wireless Machine® are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless.Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design, the red-tipped antenna, and Watcher are trademarks of Sierra Wireless.Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.All product specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Rev 2.1A Jun.04 3Table of ContentsIntroducing the AirCard®700 Series Wireless Network Cards . .7AirCard 700 Series wireless network cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Supported operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7The AirCard as a network card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7The AirCard as a mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Differences between the AirCard 750 and AirCard 775 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8GPRS and EDGE service support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Frequency band support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Your account and coverage area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9AirCard software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Before you can begin using the AirCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11The SIM Card and Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Inserting a SIM card into your AirCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Removing a SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Attaching the antenna to your AirCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Installation on Notebook PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Installation on Windows 98, 2000, and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Installation on Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Installation on Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Inserting the AirCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Installing the network card driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Installing the modem driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Changing the interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Setting Internet Explorer to use the AirCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide42130204CEFCCInstallation on Devices Running Windows CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27ActiveSync installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Flash card installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Pocket PC and Handheld PC installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Windows CE .NET device installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Extracting the CAB file to the host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31ActiveSync installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Flash card installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Inserting the AirCard into a Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Inserting the AirCard into a Handheld or Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Configuring Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Setting up a profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Care and Maintenance of Your Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Stopping and ejecting the AirCard on a notebook PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Ejecting the AirCard on a Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Ejecting the AirCard on a Handheld or Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Watcher™ Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Launching Watcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44The Watcher window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Icons and indicators on the main Watcher window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45View options (notebook PCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Power Down and Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Transmit power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table of ContentsRev 2.1A Jun.04 5Frequency band and network selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Frequency band selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Network selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53LED operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Radio frequency and electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Sending GSM commands to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Regulatory and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Important notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Safety and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Important safety/compliance information for North American users. . . . . . 58Information pertaining to OEM customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 EU regulatory conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Rev 2.1A Jun.04 71: Introducing the AirCard®700 Series Wireless Network Cards•AirCard 700 Series wireless network cards•Differences between the AirCard 750 and AirCard 775•Your account and coverage area•AirCard software•Before you can begin using the AirCard•Package contentsAirCard 700 Series wireless network cardsThe AirCard 700 Series wireless network cards are accessories for your PC that allow you to connect to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and connect to a corporate network, without the need of a network cable or phone line. Depending on your AirCard configuration, you may also be able to use it as a mobile phone.Caution: Do not insert your AirCard into your PC Card slot before installing the software.The AirCard fits into the standard (Type II) PC Card slot available on most notebook PCs. The AirCard fits into the standard (Type II) PC Card slot available on most notebook, Handheld, and Tablet PCs. You can also use the AirCard with a Pocket PC provided you have the PCMCIA jacket accessory.Supported operating systemsThe AirCard wireless network cards work in:•Notebook PCs running Windows 98 SE, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, and XP. (See Chapter 3 for more details.)•Tablet, Handheld and Pocket PCs running Windows CE 3 or CE .NET (CE 4). (See Chapter 4 for more details.)The AirCard as a network cardThe AirCard 700 Series network cards can be configured to provide the “always-on” data connection that an Ethernet card or other wired LAN card provides. That is, you can set options in Watcher™ (a program that comes with the AirCard) that
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide82130204CEFCCwill cause the AirCard to establish a network connection whenever you insert it, assuming GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) or EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) service is available. Otherwise, you can configure Watcher to connect only when you select a button.The AirCard connection provides access to the Internet. Once the connection is established, you can open your browser and connect to any web site available on the Internet, or access other Internet services (such as e-mail). The AirCard as a mobile phoneIf your AirCard is voice-enabled, you can use the AirCard as a phone simply by connecting an approved headset. The keypad for the phone is in the Watcher program. If you want to use the AirCard as a phone, a headset is necessary. You require a 4-wire headset with a 2.5 mm connector. Approved headsets are listed on the Sierra Wireless web site, www.sierrawireless.com. Differences between the AirCard 750 and AirCard 775This manual is a complete guide to both the AirCard 750 and AirCard 775 wireless network cards. Both are PC Cards that operate on GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) networks. The difference between these products is in the data services and frequency bands they support.GPRS and EDGE service supportGPRS and EDGE are add-on data services to GSM mobile phone networks. GPRS provides a maximum data trans-mission speed of 56 kbps while EDGE provides a maximum data transmission speed of 216 kbps. The AirCard 750 supports GPRS while the AirCard 775 supports GPRS and EDGE service.Frequency band supportEvery GSM network operates on one of these radio frequency bands:•850 MHz band—used by some North American service providers
Introducing the AirCard®700 Series Wireless Network CardsRev 2.1A Jun.04 9•900 MHz band—used by some European service providers•1800 MHz band—used by some European and Asian service providers•1900 MHz band—(also called the PCS band) used by many North American service providersThe AirCard 750 is a tri-band product operating on the 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz bands. The AirCard 775 is a quad-band product operating on the 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz bands. Your account and coverage areaNote: If you purchased the AirCard from a GSM service provider, you may already have an account. Otherwise, your retailer should be able to provide you with the names of companies that provide this service.Companies that operate GSM networks and provide access to those networks are called service providers. You must have an account with a GSM service provider to use the AirCard. If you are using the AirCard 750, you should select a service provider that offers GPRS service, and, if you are using the AirCard 775, you should select a service provider that offers EDGE service. When you obtain your account, you will be given a SIM card, otherwise called a “smart card” or “smart chip”. (Depending on how you purchased your AirCard, you may already have an account, and your SIM card may have been included in your package.) The SIM card contains account information and must be inserted in the AirCard anytime you use it.Before you can use the AirCard, you must install the AirCard software and ensure that your AirCard is configured to use your account. Instructions on completing these steps are provided in the chapters that follow. Once installed and configured, you can connect to the Internet with the AirCard in any area in which you can obtain GPRS or EDGE service. Your ability to obtain service depends on these factors:Note: The fee for service is usually higher when you are “roaming” (connected to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider).•Proximity to an GSM/GPRS/EDGE network—You must be within the coverage area of a GSM network on which GPRS or EDGE has been implemented, in order to use the AirCard. •Service provider—If you are within the coverage area of a network that is not operated by your own service provider, you can only obtain service if there is a roaming agreement between your service provider and the network operator.
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide10 2130204CEFCC•Account provisions—Your account may restrict your usage to certain networks or limit the amount of time you can use the network.•Frequency band—If you are using the AirCard 750, you cannot connect to networks operating in the 850 MHz band, regardless of roaming agreements or account provi-sions.Most service providers have coverage maps on their web sites.AirCard softwareThe AirCard comes with this software (made by Sierra Wireless):•The Watcher program that you use to manage the AirCard and monitor your connections •The driver software that forms the interface between the network card and your Windows operating system•For notebook PCs only, the Network Adapter Manager software that allows you to switch between the AirCard and other network cards•The Network Adapter Manager software that allows you to switch between the AirCard and other network cardsBefore you can begin using the AirCardBefore you can use the AirCard for the first time you must:1. Install the AirCard software: Watcher, the Network Adapter Manager (notebooks only), and the AirCard driver. 2. Attach the antenna, insert the SIM into the AirCard and insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot. (Do not insert the AirCard before installing the software.)3. Obtain a GSM/GPRS/EDGE account (if this wasn’t done when you purchased the AirCard).4. Configure the AirCard to use your account (unless it was pre-configured.)5. If your Internet browser is configured to use a dial-up modem, you may need to set it to use a network card.The next chapters guide you through this process.
Introducing the AirCard®700 Series Wireless Network CardsRev 2.1A Jun.04 11Package contentsYour AirCard package contains the following:•AirCard wireless network card•Antenna •Installation CD containing the AirCard software and this installation guide•Quick reference card•Warranty card
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Rev 2.1A Jun.04 132: The SIM Card and Your Account•Inserting a SIM card into your AirCard•Removing a SIM card•Attaching the antenna to your AirCardYou require a GPRS (AirCard 750) or EDGE (AirCard 775) account and a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card to use the AirCard. The SIM card is a small chip (about the size of a postage stamp) that you insert into the AirCard. The SIM contains account information used by the network to validate your access. Note: Without a valid SIM card and a valid account, your AirCard will not work.Depending on how you purchased your AirCard, you may already have an account. In this case, the SIM should be included in your package. Otherwise, your retailer should direct you to a local company that provides GSM service.To activate an account, the service provider needs from you:•Billing information (such as a credit card number) used to collect payment for your network usage•Possibly the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)—a number that identifies your device (AirCard model) on the GSM network. This number is printed on the AirCard box and on the AirCard label.Note: Keep a written record, in a secure place, of the account information that your service provider gives you. Instructions on creating a profile are in the section “Configuring Your Account” on page 35.Your AirCard must be configured to use your account. If purchased from a service provider, your AirCard may have been pre-configured. Otherwise, you must set up a profile in Watcher. Instructions on setting up a profile are described in Chapter 5.If you change GSM service providers (such as if you move to a new city), you will need a new SIM card from your new service provider. You will also need to set up a new profile.Inserting a SIM card into your AirCardTo install your SIM card into the AirCard network card, follow these steps:1. If your SIM is attached to a card, detach it and remove any fragments of the card stuck to the SIM.2. Hold the AirCard network card with the label on top and the antenna closest to you.3. Locate the thin SIM card slot on the left side of the AirCard PC Card’s antenna end.
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide14 2130204CEFCC4. Orient the SIM card, as shown in the diagram on the bottom side of the AirCard.Note: To prevent the SIM from becoming jammed in the AirCard slot, ensure the edge of the SIM is smooth before inserting it. Do not attach labels to your SIM as this may also cause it to become jammed.5. Insert the end of the SIM card into the slot, and gently push it until it is fully inserted.Figure 2-1: Inserting the SIM card Into the AirCard SIM card slotOnce the SIM card is properly inserted, it should not extend beyond the end of the card. See Figure 2-2.Figure 2-2: A SIM card properly insertedRemoving a SIM cardTo remove the SIM card, you will need a narrow object, such as a pen or a straightened paper clip, to push into the eject hole.1. Place the AirCard PC Card on a smooth, hard surface such as a tabletop, as shown in Figure 2-3.Figure 2-3: Positioning a pen to eject the SIM card
The SIM Card and Your AccountRev 2.1A Jun.04 152. Position your pen or paper-clip above the eject hole, which is on the top surface of the AirCard housing, just to the right of the SIM card slot. (See the photo above.)3. Press down gently (without excessive force) on the eject hole. The SIM card should pop out of its slot.Figure 2-4: Ejecting the SIM card4. Gently pull the SIM card from the slot until it slides free.Attaching the antenna to your AirCardThe antenna attaches to the gold-plated connector on the end of the AirCard.Figure 2-5: Attaching the antenna to the AirCard
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Rev 2.1A Jun.04 173: Installation on Notebook PCs•System requirements•Installation on Windows 98, 2000, and Me•Installation on Windows XP•Installation on Windows NT•Setting Internet Explorer to use the AirCardThis chapter guides you through the steps necessary to making the AirCard operational on a notebook PC. The basic steps are:1. Insert the AirCard CD into your CD-ROM drive and install Watcher and the Network Adapter Manager.2. Insert the AirCard into the PC card slot and install the AirCard driver from the CD.Note: Do not insert the AirCard into your PC card slot before installing the software.Before you begin the installation process, ensure your PC is running a supported operating system and meets the hardware requirements described below. System requirementsThe AirCard wireless network card is supported on:•Windows 98 SE•Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4•Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a and Networking installed•Windows Me•Windows XP (Home and Professional versions) with Service Pack 1To install the AirCard, you require these system resources:Table 3-1: System resource requirementsCard slots 1 Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) slotDisk drive CD-ROMI/O resources 1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O spaceMemory 32 MB
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide18 2130204CEFCCInstallation on Windows 98, 2000, and MeNote: Users of Windows 2000 must be logged in with adminis-trative privileges.Note: You may require your Windows CD. Ensure you have the CD before proceeding.1. If the AirCard 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 start-up menu, select notebook installation and documentation and then notebook software installation to launch the installer.3. Click Yes to accept the terms of the license agreement and proceed with the installation. (If you do not agree to the terms, click No to cancel the installation.)Note: The installer runs twice—once to install Watcher and once to install the Network Adapter Manager.4. Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the installer.Using the default settings for the Destination Location and Program Folder is recommended unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC con-figuration.5. If you are using Windows 2000, the Digital Signature Not Found window may appear. Click Yes each time the window appears. (The warning can be safely ignored.)6. When prompted to insert the AirCard, click OK. If the SIM is not inserted, insert it. (See page 13.) If the antenna is not attached, attach it. (See page 15.) With the label facing up, insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot:Note: Do not forcefully insert the AirCard. This may damage connector pins. If you have more than one PC Card slot, you may obtain better signal strength using the top slot.Figure 3-1: Inserting the AirCard
Installation on Notebook PCsRev 2.1A Jun.04 19Windows detects that a new device has been inserted and launches a wizard that guides you through the driver installation.7. If you are using Windows 2000 and the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click Yes (to continue the instal-lation).8. If prompted to eject the card and restart the PC:a. Eject the AirCard.b. Click Yes to restart your computer.c. Only after your computer has restarted and Windows has finished launching, insert the AirCard.Watcher should launch automatically when the AirCard is inserted. If your AirCard has not yet been configured to use your account, you are prompted to do so. See “Setting up a profile” on page 36.To close the CD start-up menu, click Demoshield on the Taskbar to restore the window, then use the exit option in the lower right corner of the window.Installation on Windows XPNote: Depending on the XP installation, you may require administrative privileges.1. If the AirCard 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 start-up menu, select notebook installation and documentation and then notebook software installation to launch the installer.3. Click Yes to accept the terms of the license agreement and proceed with the installation. (If you do not agree to the terms, click No to cancel the installation.)Note: The installer runs twice—once to install Watcher and once to install the Network Adapter Manager.4. Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the installer.Using the default settings for the Destination Location and Program Folder is recommended unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC con-figuration. 5. If the Software Installation window appears, you can safely ignore the warning. Click Continue Anyway, each time it appears.6. When prompted to insert the AirCard, click OK. If the SIM is not inserted, insert it. (See page 13.) If the antenna is not
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide20 2130204CEFCCattached, attach it. (See page 15.) With the label facing up, insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot:Note: Do not forcefully insert the AirCard. This may damage connector pins. If you have more than one PC Card slot, you may obtain better signal strength using the top slot.Figure 3-2: Inserting the AirCardWindows detects that a new device has been inserted and launches a wizard that guides you through the driver installation.7. On the first window of the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.8. If the Software Installation window appears, click Continue Anyway.9. Click Finish and repeat steps 7 to 9 as prompted.10. Click OK when notified that the AirCard has been success-fully installed.Watcher should launch automatically when the AirCard is inserted. If your AirCard has not yet been configured to use your account, you are prompted to do so. See “Setting up a profile” on page 36.To close the CD start-up menu, click Demoshield on the Taskbar, then use the exit option in the lower right corner of the window.
Installation on Notebook PCsRev 2.1A Jun.04 21Installation on Windows NTNote: The AirCard driver requires that Windows Networking is installed. Also the PC Card slots must be enabled. If you are not certain that networking is installed and the slots enabled, see the Windows NT user documen-tation for instructions. You must be logged in with admin-istrative privileges.Note: You must re-install the Windows NT Service Pack after you install the AirCard driver. Ensure you have your Service Pack CD before you begin. (Version 6a is supported.)Note: The Performance Data Helper DLL, PDH.DLL, must be installed. You can download this from the Microsoft web site.Note: Windows system files may also be required to complete the installation. These files are located on the Windows NT CD. 1. If the AirCard 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 start-up menu, select notebook installation and documentation and then notebook software installation to launch the installer.3. Click Yes to accept the terms of the license agreement and proceed with the installation. (If you do not agree to the terms, click No to cancel the installation.)Note: The installer runs twice—once to install Watcher and once to install the Network Adapter Manager.4. Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the installer.Using the default settings for the Destination Location and Program Folder is recommended unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC con-figuration.On completion of the software installation, exit from the startup menu by clicking exit in the lower right corner.Inserting the AirCardNote: Your PC must be off whenever you insert or eject the AirCard.1. Close all Windows programs and turn your PC off.2. If the SIM is not inserted in your AirCard, insert it. (See page 13.) If the antenna is not attached, attach it. (See page 15.) With the label facing up, insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot:
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide22 2130204CEFCCNote: Do not forcefully insert the AirCard. This may damage connector pins. If you have more than one PC Card slot, you may obtain better signal strength using the top slot.Figure 3-3: Inserting the AirCard3. Turn on your PC.4. Log on as Administrator.Note: Depending on how Windows NT is configured, the prompts and windows described here may not appear in the precise order indicated. Use these instructions as a guideline to the selections you should make. Installing the network card driver1. Open the Control Panel by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel.2. Double-click the Network icon to open the Network window.3. Click the Adapters tab in the Network window.4. Click the Add... button to open the Select Network Adapter window.5. Click the Have Disk... button to open the Insert Disk window.Note: The AirCard will not function with the default settings for the I/O Port, Interrupt, and Com port if any of these resources are allocated to another network card or other device. If you are familiar with the Windows NT Diagnostics window, you can check to see if these resources are available. Otherwise, leave the default settings and if the AirCard does not function following the driver installation, see the instructions on changing the interrupt on page 24.6. Enter the path to the drivers as follows (where c is the drive letter for your hard drive):·For the AirCard 750: c:\Program Files\Sierra Wireless Inc\AirCard 700 Series\Drivers\WinNT ·For the AirCard 775: c:\Program Files\Sierra Wireless Inc\AirCard 700 Series\Drivers\WinNT-AC775 Click OK to open the Select OEM Option window in which Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter or Sierra Wireless AirCard EDGE Adapter is selected.7. Click OK. A window opens showing the settings for the I/O Port (0x800), interrupt (10) and COM port (4). 8. If you are aware that these resources are in use by another device (see the note in the margin), change the settings and click OK. Otherwise, click OK to use the default settings. Windows then copies the driver files.
Installation on Notebook PCsRev 2.1A Jun.04 239. Click Close to close the Network window and open the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window.10. Select Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter in the Adapter field and select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server radio button.11. Click Yes to confirm that DHCP is to be used.12. Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties window.13. Click No if prompted to restart your PC. (You must restart your PC after the modem driver installation.)On completion of this step, the network card driver is installed and you can proceed to install the modem driver. Follow the instructions in the next section.Installing the modem driver1. In the Control Panel, double click the Modems icon. If the Install New Modem wizard opens, skip to Step 3. Otherwise, proceed to Step 2.2. Click the Add button to open the Install New Modem wizard.3. Select Don’t detect my modem, I will select it from a list and click Next.4. Select the Have Disk button.5. Enter d:\Drivers\WinNT\ where d is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive and click OK.6. Verify that Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Modem or Sierra Wireless AirCard EDGE Modem is displayed and click Next.7. Select the Selected Ports radio button and select the same communications port used for the network card driver (COM 4 unless you changed it). Click Next.8. Click Finish.9. Click Close to close the Network Properties window.Note: You must restart your PC to complete the installation.10. If you are prompted to restart your PC, click Yes. Otherwise restart your PC from the Start menu.11. When the PC restarts, re-install your Service Pack.On completion of this step, the modem driver is installed and you can proceed to configure the AirCard to use your account (if it was not preactivated). See the section “Account Configu-ration Procedures” on page 35.
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide24 2130204CEFCCChanging the interruptIf the message, “Communication Failed!…” occurs when you start Watcher, a possible reason is that you have assigned an interrupt to the AirCard that has also been assigned to another device.To change the interrupt assigned to the AirCard:1. Open the Control Panel by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel.2. Double click the Network icon.3. Select the Adapters tab.4. Select Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter or Sierra Wireless AirCard EDGE Adapter and click the Properties… button.5. Use the drop-down list to change the Interrupt to another number and click OK.6. Close the Network window by clicking the Close button.7. Restart your PC.8. If the AirCard still does not function properly, repeat the procedure, selecting a different interrupt.Setting Internet Explorer to use the AirCardIf you are using Internet Explorer as your browser, and it is set to connect to the Internet through a dial-up modem, you must set it to use a LAN (local area network) card.To set Internet Explorer version 5 or 6 to use a LAN, follow these steps:1. In Internet Explorer, select Tools > Internet Options.2. Click the Connections tab.3. Click Setup to run the Internet Connection Wizard.4. Select the option “I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN).” Click Next.5. Select “I connect through a local area network (LAN)”. Click Next.6. Ensure no check boxes are selected in the “Local area network Internet configuration” window and click Next.7. Select No when prompted to set up an Internet mail account and click Next.8. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
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Rev 2.1A Jun.04 274: Installation on Devices Running Windows CE•System requirements•Pocket PC and Handheld PC installation•Windows CE .NET device installation•Inserting the AirCard into a Pocket PC•Inserting the AirCard into a Handheld or Tablet PCThis chapter provides installation instructions for users of computers running the Windows CE operating system. The AirCard runs on Handheld, Pocket, and Tablet PCs running Windows CE 3.x and CE .NET. (CE .NET is sometimes called CE 4.x).Before installing the AirCard software on your CE device, ensure you have the required hardware and software. Since software cannot be directly installed to a CE device, you require a desktop or notebook PC to perform the installation. There are two methods of installation:•If you are running CE 3.x, you install the software to a desktop or notebook PC that functions as the “host”. The host connects to the CE device by a cable or infrared ports and the software is downloaded from the host to the CE device using the Microsoft ActiveSync® application.•If you are running CE .NET, you download a CAB file (a compressed file containing the software) from the AirCard installation CD to either a host PC or a flash card. You then copy the CAB file to the CE device by inserting the flash card into your CE device or by establishing an ActiveSync connection between the host and the CE device. System requirementsThese CE operating systems are supported: Note: Windows CE 4.x Pocket PC 2003 is also called Windows Mobile™ 2003Pocket PCs:•Windows CE 3.0 MS Pocket PC•Windows CE 3.0 Pocket PC 2002•Windows CE 4.x Pocket PC 2003
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide28 2130204CEFCCHandheld PCs:•Windows CE 3.0 Handheld PC 2000CE .NET devices:•Windows CE .NET (Windows CE 4.1 or later)If you have a Pocket PC and do not know what version of Windows CE you are using, select Start > Settings, tap the System tab, and tap the About icon. The second line on the screen identifies your version of Windows CE as follows:•Version 4.20.1081 (Build...)—your operating systems is Windows CE 4.x Pocket PC 2003•Windows 3.0.11171 (Build…)—your operating systems is Windows CE 3.0 Pocket PC 2002•Windows 3.0.9348 (Build…)—your operating systems is Windows CE 3.0 MS Pocket PC Your CE device must have:•2.6 MB of storage memory•A PC Card slot or, if you are using a Pocket PC, the PCMCIA jacket accessory (If you are using a jacket with two slots, see the important note on page 33.)Note: ActiveSync is made by Microsoft and is included with PCs running Windows CE. (It is also available from the Microsoft web site.) ActiveSync 3.5 is supported on Windows 98, 2000, XP, and NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later. ActiveSync 3.7 is supported on Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, NT, and XP.ActiveSync installation requirementsIf you are installing using ActiveSync, the host PC (the desktop or notebook PC to which you install the software) must have:•A CD-ROM drive• ActiveSync version 3.5 or 3.7 installed. Note: ActiveSync 3.5 is required if you are using:Windows CE 3.0 MS Pocket PC, or Windows CE 3.0 Pocket PC 2002. ActiveSync 3.7 is required if you are using:Windows CE 4.x Pocket PC 2003, or Windows CE .NET.You must also have the ability to establish a connection between the CE device and host. This could be:•An infrared connection (requiring that both the CE device and host have infrared ports).•A cable connection using either a USB or serial cable (requiring the cable and that the CE device and host have the necessary connectors)
Installation on Devices Running Windows CERev 2.1A Jun.04 29Flash card installation requirementsNote: This method of installation is only available to users of CE .NET (not including Pocket PC users).If you are installing using a flash card, you require a flash card with at least 5 MB of available memory. You also require a PC that has both a CD-ROM drive and the appropriate flash card reader (and you must be able to read the flash card on your CE device).Pocket PC and Handheld PC installationFollow these instructions if your operating system is:•Windows CE 3.0 MS Pocket PC•Windows CE 3.0 Pocket PC 2002•Windows CE 4.x Pocket PC 2003•Windows CE 3.0 Handheld PC 2000There are two methods of installing and downloading the software using ActiveSync. You can either: •Connect the host and the CE device before you install the software to the host. (In this case, you are prompted to initiate the download as soon as the software installation is complete.)OrNote: Do not insert the AirCard into the CE device before downloading the software.•Install the software to the host and then connect the host and the CE device, as described here.This process installs Watcher and the AirCard drivers.Installing the software on the host1. If the AirCard installation CD is not in your CD-ROM drive, insert it. The CD should auto-start and display a menu. ·If the CD does not auto-start, select Start > Run and enter d:\launch.exe where d is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.2. From the CD start-up menu, select your language preference, and from the next menu, select Pocket PC and Handheld PC installation.3. From the next menu, select the installation option that corresponds to your version of Windows CE.
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide30 2130204CEFCCThis launches the installation wizard that installs the soft-ware to the host.4. Use the Next, Back, and Finish buttons to navigate through the wizard.·Using the default settings for the Destination Location and Program Folder is recommended unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC configuration.·A dialog box displays this message, “On the next mobile device connection, the installed applications will be downloaded to the device.” Click OK.·Use the exit option in the lower right corner of the window to close the CD start-up menu. Downloading the software to the CE device1. Connect the CE device to the host in one of these ways:·Connect the CE device and the host PC, using the serial or USB cable provided by the manufacturer of the CE device, or·Place your CE device in its cradle and connect the cradle to the host PC using the serial or USB cable provided by the manufacturer of the CE device, or·Align the infrared port on your CE device with the infrared port on your host PC Note: If you are unable to establish a connection, launch ActiveSync from the Start menu and use the online help in ActiveSync. ActiveSync should launch automatically when the host and CE device are connected.2. If you are prompted to indicate whether you want to set up a partnership, click Yes or No and click Next. (For the purpose of downloading the AirCard software, it does not matter whether you have a partnership.) You should then be prompted that there is software to download.3. In the Installing Applications window, click Yes to start the download. When complete, you are prompted to check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are required.4. Click OK. 5. Reset your CE device. ·If your device has a reset button (usually a circular indentation on the bottom of the device, or in the case of Handheld PCs, on the keyboard) press the stylus or pen into the reset button. ·If there is no reset button, you may need to run a software utility to reset the device. (Consult the
Installation on Devices Running Windows CERev 2.1A Jun.04 31documentation that came with your PC if you do not know how to reset the device.)Windows CE .NET device installationNote: Do not insert the AirCard into the CE device before downloading the software.To install to a CE .NET device, you must first extract the.CAB file to a host PC, then copy the CAB file to the CE .NET device using ActiveSync or using a flash card. Extracting the CAB file to the hostOn a notebook or desktop PC:1. If the AirCard installation CD is not in your CD-ROM drive, insert it. The CD should auto-start and display a menu. ·If the CD does not auto-start, select Start > Run and enter d:\launch.exe where d is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.2. From the CD start-up menu, select your language preference, and from the next menu, select CE .NET installation.3. From the next menu, select CE .NET software installation (CAB). This opens the installation wizard.4. Click Next to display the license agreement. 5. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click Yes to proceed. 6. Click the Browse button and select the location in which to place the CAB file. If the CAB file will be copied to the CE device using ActiveSync, select a folder on the host PC. If the CAB file will be copied to the CE device using a flash card, select the drive location of the flash card. 7. Click Finish to close the installation wizard, and close the start-up menu using the Exit option in the lower right corner of the window.To complete the installation, follow either the steps in the next section, “ActiveSync installation” or the section that comes after it, “Flash card installation”.ActiveSync installation1. Connect the CE device to the host in one of these ways:
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide32 2130204CEFCC·Connect the CE device and the host PC, using the serial or USB cable provided by the manufacturer of the CE device, or·Place your CE device in its cradle and connect the cradle to the host PC using the serial or USB cable provided by the manufacturer of the CE device, or·Align the infrared port on your CE device with the infrared port on your host PC Note: If you are unable to establish a connection, launch ActiveSync from the Start menu and use the online help in ActiveSync. ActiveSync should launch automatically when the host and CE device are connected.2. If you are prompted to indicate whether you want to set up a partnership, click Yes or No and click Next. (For the purpose of downloading the CAB file, it does not matter whether you have a partnership.) 3. Select the Explore button from the ActiveSync window to open the Mobile Device window.4. Copy the CAB file from the host to the CE device:·Open Windows Explorer, browse to the folder to which you copied the CAB file and drag the file (AC7X0_xxx_CENET.CAB, where xxx is a language abbre-viation) to the Mobile Device window. 5. Click OK at the file conversion warning.6. On the CE device (NOT the host), double tap the CAB file.7. If a warning occurs, indicating that the application is not supported for this device type, click Yes to proceed.8. Tap OK to install the software to the Program Files folder.9. When prompted to do a soft reset, tap OK and reset the device:·If your device has a reset button (usually a circular indentation on the bottom of the device, or in the case of Handheld PCs, on the keyboard) press the stylus or pen into the reset button. ·If there is no reset button, you may need to run a software utility to reset the device. (Consult the documentation that came with your PC if you do not know how to reset the device.)Flash card installation1. Insert the flash card into the reader on the CE device.2. Open Windows Explorer (Start > Programs > Windows Explorer) and locate the CAB file that you copied to the flash card (AC7X0_xxx_CENET.CAB, where xxx is a language abbreviation).
Installation on Devices Running Windows CERev 2.1A Jun.04 333. Copy the CAB file to a folder on the CE device, if you do NOT want to install from the flash card. (The CAB file will be erased during installation.)4. Double-tap the CAB file to install the software. 5. If a warning occurs, indicating that the application is not supported for this device type, click Yes to proceed.6. Tap OK to install the software to the Program Files folder.7. When prompted to do a soft reset, tap OK and reset the device.·If your device has a reset button (usually a circular indentation on the bottom of the device, or in the case of Handheld PCs, on the keyboard) press the stylus or pen into the reset button. ·If there is no reset button, you may need to run a software utility to reset the device. (Consult the documentation that came with your PC if you do not know how to reset the device.)Inserting the AirCard into a Pocket PCTo insert the AirCard into a Pocket PC:1. If the PCMCIA jacket accessory is not already attached, slide the Pocket PC bottom first into the jacket. It should click into place.2. Ensure the SIM card is inserted into the AirCard (described on page 13) and the antenna is attached (described on page 15).Note: If you are using a jacket that has two slots, ensure the second slot does not contain another network interface card when you use the AirCard.3. With the label facing towards the front of the Pocket PC, insert the network card into the slot at the top of the jacket, as shown in the photo.Figure 4-1: Inserting the AirCard into a Pocket PC4. Position the antenna so that it is vertical.
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide34 2130204CEFCCInserting the AirCard into a Handheld or Tablet PCTo insert the AirCard into a Handheld or Tablet PC:1. Ensure the SIM card is inserted into the AirCard (described on page 13) and the antenna is attached (described on page 15).2. With the label facing towards the top or front of the PC, insert the network card into the slot, as shown in the photo.Figure 4-2: Inserting the AirCard into a Handheld PC3. Position the antenna so that it is vertical.4. If your PC is not plugged into a power supply, the prompt, “Do you want to use this PC card on battery power?” appears. Tap Yes.
Rev 2.1A Jun.04 355: Configuring Your Account•Setting up a profile GPRS profiles contain account information used by the AirCard to establish connections. At least one profile must be set up on the AirCard before you can use it. The profile(s) may have been stored on the AirCard before you purchased it. Otherwise, your service provider should give you all the infor-mation you need to set up the profile or profiles you require.Depending on your service provider, some or all of this infor-mation must be entered into your profile:•User Name •Password•APN (Access Point Name)•IP (Internet Protocol) Address (if the address is not automatically assigned by the network) •Use of IP header compression •DNS (Domain Name Server) address or addressesYour service provider may give you only one APN in which case you require only one profile. Some service providers assign separate APNs for separate purposes. For example, some service providers supply one APN to use for Internet browsing and a different APN to use with a VPN. In this case you must set up multiple profiles. The AirCard allows for up to three profiles.Most service providers have one or two standard profiles that all or most of their subscribers are expected to use. Most of these standard profiles have been pre-defined in Watcher, allowing you to select a standard profile, rather than creating it manually.One of your profiles must be set as the “default” profile. This is the one that is used if you select the Connect button without selecting a profile. The default profile is also used if you set the AirCard to autoconnect. If you are using the AirCard to access a network that requires you to provide a password each time you connect, you must set the connection mode for your profile to prompt for password (in which case you must connect manually).
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide36 2130204CEFCCSetting up a profileNote: You cannot set up a profile before installing the software. (See page 17.)(See page 17 for notebook instal-lation instructions or page 27 for CE device installation instruc-tions.)To determine whether you have a profile:1. Insert the SIM into the AirCard if it is not already inserted. (See page 13.) 2. Insert the AirCard into the PC Card slot if it is not already inserted. (See page 21.) (See page 21 for notebook PCs, page 33 for Pocket PCs, or page 34 for Tablet and Handheld PCs.)3. If Watcher is not running, start Watcher, by selectingStart > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard 700 Series > Watcher for AirCard 700 Series or double-click the desktop shortcut.Select Start > Programs > Watcher for AirCard 700 SeriesIf Watcher detects that no profile has been set up, you are prompted, “Would you like to configure a profile now?” Select Yes.If this prompt does not appear, your AirCard may have been preconfigured. You can verify that you have a profile by selecting Tools > Connections to access the GPRS tab of the Connections window which lists all profiles.To create a profile1. On the Connections window, select the Add button. 2. If you want to use a pre-defined profile, in the Profile Name field, select the profile from the drop-down list. Then skip to Step 5.3. Complete the fields in the GPRS Profile window by entering a Profile Name (any meaningful description of the profile, such as the name of your service provider) and User Name, Password, and/or APN, if applicable. 4. Select whether you want to make connections automati-cally or manually, or whether you are required to provide a password each time you make a connection: ·If you select Autoconnect, a connection is established automatically whenever you insert the AirCard. ·If you select Manual, you must select the Connect button on the main Watcher window to make a connection. ·If you select Prompt for Password, you must select Connect and enter a password to make a connection. Use this Notebook PCsCE devices
Configuring Your AccountRev 2.1A Jun.04 37option if you have an external device that provides a time-scheduled secure password for your corporate network.5. If you want to set Watcher to launch your Internet browser, VPN, or any other program automatically, or if your service provider specified an IP address, DNS address(es), or Quality of Service (QoS) parameters, select the Advanced button to open the Advanced Profile window. Otherwise, click OK and skip to Step 12.6. On the Autolaunch tab, select which application, if any, you want Watcher to automatically launch when a connection is established with this profile:·None—Select this if you do not want any application to be autolaunched.·Browser—Select this if you want Watcher to autolaunch your Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator) when a connection is estab-lished with this profile. In the URL field, specify the web site (such as http://www.sierrawireless.com) you want to view on connection.·Microsoft VPN (PPTP) Connection—Select this if you want Watcher to autolaunch a VPN connection that you have set up in Windows when a GPRS or EDGE connection is established with this profile. From the drop-down list, select the VPN connection. ·Application (VPN Client, etc...)—Select this if you want Watcher to autolaunch an installed VPN program, or any other program, when a GPRS or EDGE connection is established with this profile. In the field below, enter the path to the program, or use the Browse button to locate the software.7. If your service provider has given you an IP address, on the TCP/IP tab, select Use static IP address and enter the address in the field below. Otherwise select Use dynamic IP address. (This is the default because most networks use dynamic IP addressing.) Use the check boxes to enable data compression or IP header compression if supported by your service provider. Note: The Use IP header compression field should NOT be checked unless your service provider is using this compression. The AirCard cannot maintain a connection if this is enabled but not supported on the network. 8. If you have a DNS address or addresses, select the DNS tab and enter the address(es). (In most cases, it is not necessary to enter a DNS address.)
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide38 2130204CEFCC9. If your service provider specifies values for Quality of Service (QoS) parameters, enter those settings on the appropriate tabs (Minimum QoS and Requested QoS). (In most cases it is not necessary to adjust Quality of Service parameters and the tabs do not appear.) Do NOT change any Quality of Service parameters unless advised to do so by your service provider. 10. Select OK to close the Advanced Profile window.11. Select OK to close the GPRS Profile window.12. If you have more than one profile, use the Default Profile radio button to select which is the default. (The “default” profile is the one used by the autoconnect feature and is used if you select Connect without selecting a profile.)
Rev 2.1A Jun.04 396: Care and Maintenance of Your Network Card•Stopping and ejecting the AirCard on a notebook PC•Ejecting the AirCard on a Pocket PC•Ejecting the AirCard on a Handheld or Tablet PCYou can ensure reliable operation and long life of your AirCard by adhering to these guidelines in storage and use: •Do not apply adhesive labels to the AirCard or SIM. This may cause the AirCard or SIM to become jammed inside the slot, or prevent it from being inserted properly.•When not installed in your computer, store the AirCard and SIM in a safe place.Note: Do not insert the AirCard before installing the software. See “Installation on Notebook PCs” on page 17. See “Instal-lation on Notebook PCs” on page 17 or “Pocket PC and Handheld PC installation” on page 29 for installation instruc-tions.•When storing or transporting your PC in a case (such as a notebook case) remove the antenna and place it in a compartment. •Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat (see “Environmental specifications” on page 55 for details).•The AirCard should fit easily into your computer’s PC Card slot. Forcing the AirCard into the slot may damage the connector pins.•Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the antenna is pointing straight up. The antenna should bend easily at the hinge. Do not forcefully bend the antenna. Figure 6-1: Proper positioning of the AirCard antennaWhen you insert the AirCard in a notebook PC, the following should happen:•The PC beeps (unless the effect is disabled).
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide40 2130204CEFCC•The PC Card icon appears in the status area (usually located in the lower right corner of the screen) unless the feature is disabled. •The Network Adapter Manager icon for the AirCard also appears in the status area.•Watcher launches (unless the autolaunch option is disabled).Stopping and ejecting the AirCard on a notebook PCWindows NTIf you are using Windows NT, your PC must be off whenever you insert or eject the AirCard.Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XPTo remove the AirCard:1. Close Watcher if it is open.2. Click the PC Card icon in the status area to display the option to stop the card.3. Click “Stop Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS/EDGE Adapter Parent” (Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Me) or “Safely remove Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS/EDGE Adapter Parent” (Windows XP).4. If a dialog box appears notifying you that it is safe to remove the card, click OK.5. Push the PC Card eject button on your computer to eject the card.Figure 6-2: Ejecting the AirCard from its slot6. Grasp the AirCard and remove it from the slot.Windows PC Card icons95/98 Me/2000 XP
Care and Maintenance of Your Network CardRev 2.1A Jun.04 41Ejecting the AirCard on a Pocket PC To remove the AirCard from your Pocket PC:1. Stop Watcher by selecting Start > Settings > System tab > Memory > Running Programs. In the “Running Program List”, select “AirCard 700 Series Watcher”, then tap Stop.2. Push the PC Card eject button on the Pocket PC to eject the card.Figure 6-3: Removing the AirCard from its slot (Pocket PC)3. Grasp the AirCard and remove it from the slot.Ejecting the AirCard on a Handheld or Tablet PCTo remove the AirCard from your Handheld PC:1. Close Watcher.2. Push the PC Card eject button on your computer to eject the card.Figure 6-4: Ejecting the AirCard from its slot
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Rev 2.1A Jun.04 437: Watcher™ Basics•Launching Watcher•The Watcher window•Icons and indicators on the main Watcher window•View options (notebook PCs)•Status Icons•Power Options•Frequency band and network selection Watcher is the program you use to manage and monitor your AirCard connections. Watcher allows you to:•Create an account profile. (This is explained under “The SIM Card and Your Account” on page 13.)•Determine signal strength, roaming status, GPRS/EDGE availability, and other network connection parameters•Monitor the status of the AirCard and GSM service•Initiate data connections•Make and receive phone calls •Send and receive SMS messages•Enable or disable SIM security that prevents others from using your SIM card if it is lost or stolen•Set options related to battery power consumption•Set options related to notifications and the Watcher windowDepending on what model of AirCard you are using and on how it is configured, you may have access to these features:•Outlook integration. This allows you to store, send, and read SMS messages in Outlook so that you are managing both e-mail and SMS messages from a single application, (assuming you are using Outlook for e-mail). •WiFi support. This allows you to manage and monitor a WiFi device within Watcher.Note: It takes up to 20 seconds for Watcher to become fully functional after launch. If you set your account profile to autoconnect (see page 36), you do not need to run Watcher when you use the AirCard, but Watcher does provide useful status information.
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide44 2130204CEFCCLaunching WatcherOn notebook PCs, unless the feature has been disabled, Watcher launches automatically anytime you insert the AirCard. You can also launch Watcher by:•Double clicking the desktop shortcut, or•Selecting Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard 700 Series > Watcher for AirCard 700 SeriesTo launch Watcher on a CE device, select Start > Programs > Watcher for AirCard 700 SeriesDepending on how your profile is configured, your browser, VPN, or other program may launch automatically anytime you launch Watcher. See page 37.The Watcher windowNote: To get help in Watcher, select Help > Help Topics. You can also display help by pressing <F1> in most windows.Figure 7-1: The Watcher window. Components marked with an * are only available if your software is voice-enabled and/or WiFi-enabled and only on notebook PCs.Notebooks PCsCE DevicesIndicator areaProfile drop-down listRoamingGPRS/EDGE coverageCompactGSM Data tab WiFi tab*CloseMinimizeviewVoice tab*WiFisignal strength*signal strengthWiFicoverage*
Watcher™ BasicsRev 2.1A Jun.04 45Note: To get help for Watcher on a Pocket PC, select Start > Help.Pocket PCsIcons and indicators on the main Watcher windowThese icons are used on the main Watcher window:Table 7-1: Icons and indicators in WatcherIcon MeaningDevice status. If an AirCard icon with an “X” is displayed, Watcher is unable to detect the AirCard. The ToolTip that displays when you position the mouse pointer over this indicator says, “Device not available”. This usually indicates that the AirCard is not fully inserted into the PC Card slot.If an AirCard icon with a “?” is displayed, Watcher has detected the AirCard but is unable to communicate with it. The ToolTip that displays when you position the mouse pointer over this indicator says, “Device not responding”. You may be able to resolve this problem by restarting Watcher, by stopping, ejecting, and reinserting the AirCard, or by restarting your PC.Indicator areaProfile drop-down listRoaming indicatorPacket modeSignal strengthDATA tabVOICE tab
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide46 2130204CEFCCDepending on your AirCard configuration, you may have two signal strength indicators. If you have two, the indicator on the right shows the WiFi signal strength (the hotspot with the strongest signal).Signal strength and service status. The number of bars beside the antenna increases as signal strength increases, to a maximum of five bars. The ToolTip that displays when you position the mouse pointer over this indicator, shows the numeric value of the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication in dBm).Blank bars in the signal strength indicator mean that you are outside of the coverage area or have insufficient signal strength to maintain a GSM data connection.A red thermometer icon indicates overheating. In the unlikely event that this occurs, the AirCard suspends data transmission until the temperature drops, then normal operation is resumed. (This usually takes no more than 10 seconds.)A red flashing antenna icon indicates an antenna problem. If this occurs, try reorienting the antenna and ensure that there is nothing on or near the antenna that could be blocking the signal.Depending on your AirCard configuration, you may not have this indicator.GPRS coverage. When only the letters of this indicator are displayed, you are within the GPRS coverage area but have not yet acquired service.When the indicator has an outline, you have acquired GPRS service and are able to establish GPRS data connections.When the indicator is filled in, you have a GPRS connection.Table 7-1: Icons and indicators in WatcherIcon Meaning
Watcher™ BasicsRev 2.1A Jun.04 47This indicator only appears if you are using an AirCard 775 configured to present the indicator.EDGE coverage. When only the letters of this indicator are displayed, you are within the EDGE coverage area but have not yet acquired service.When the indicator has an outline, you have acquired EDGE service and are able to establish EDGE data connections.When the indicator is filled in, you have an EDGE connection.Depending on your AirCard configuration, you may not have this indicatorRoaming. When displayed, you are connected to a network other than your local service provider's. There may be a surcharge for roaming service. New SMS message. Select the icon to open the SMS Express window and read your messages. When your SIM becomes full, this icon flashes and turns red.Headset. If your AirCard is voice-enabled, this indicator is displayed when a headset is attached. Incoming call. If your AirCard is voice-enabled, this indicator is displayed when you get a phone call. Missed call. If your AirCard is voice-enabled, this indicator is displayed when you fail to answer an incoming call. Select the icon to open the call log and view the numbers of the calls you missed (assuming you have caller ID service with your account).Voice mail. If your AirCard is voice-enabled, this indicator is displayed when you have a new voice message. Select the icon to access your voice mail box (assuming you have voice mail service with your account).Table 7-1: Icons and indicators in WatcherIcon Meaning
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide48 2130204CEFCCView options (notebook PCs)On notebook PCs, you have these options concerning the Watcher window:•You can enable/disable always on top from the VIEW menu. When enabled, the Watcher window always appears in front of other application windows.•You can switch between the full Watcher window and the compact window from the VIEW menu or by using the Compact View button:•You can use the Minimize button to close the Watcher window but leave the program running. Call forwarding. If your AirCard is voice-enabled, this indicator is displayed when call forwarding is in use. (This is only on when all calls are forwarded.) Data transmission. When this indicator is on and neither circle is shaded, you have a connection but no data transmission is occurring.A shaded top circle indicates that data is being sent and a shaded bottom circle that data is being received.These statistics are displayed during GPRS/EDGE connections only; no statistics are displayed for dial-up or WiFi connections.Table 7-1: Icons and indicators in WatcherIcon Meaning Compact ViewMinimize Close
Watcher™ BasicsRev 2.1A Jun.04 49 Status IconsThese icons appear in the system tray (usually in the lower right corner of your screen).These icons appear in the system tray (usually in the lower right corner of your screen on notebook, Tablet, and Handheld PCs, and on the lower right corner of the Today page on Pocket PCs). Power OptionsThe AirCard draws power from your PC’s battery. There are two features of the AirCard that allow you to manage battery power consumption:•The power down/power up option•The transmit power consumption optionPower Down and UpThe power down/power up option allows you to conserve your battery by powering the AirCard down when you’re not using it.To power down the AirCard:1. Select Tools > Power DownWhen powered down, the menu option switches to Power Up and the message, “Device powered down” is displayed on the Watcher window.You cannot maintain a connection when the AirCard is powered down.Table 7-2: Status IconsIcon MeaningYou have a GPRS or EDGE connection. You do not have a GPRS or EDGE connection. You have one or more unread SMS messages.
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide50 2130204CEFCCTransmit power consumptionNote: If you are using the AirCard in a CE device, it is recommended that you set the Transmit Power Consumption to low.The Transmit Power Consumption option allows you to choose between maximizing your data transmission speed or minimizing battery drain on your PC. The settings for this option are:•Normal (Notebook)•Medium•Low (PDA)If you select Normal (Notebook), the AirCard takes advantage of certain network resources (if they are available) to maximize the upload transmission speed. This increases peak battery consumption slightly but the increase has little effect. This increases peak battery consumption slightly but unless you are using a CE device, the increase has little effect. (The maximum possible data transmission speed with this setting is 56 kbps).If you select Low (PDA), the AirCard makes no attempt to take advantage of faster upload speeds that might be possible on some networks. This minimizes peak battery consumption. This minimizes peak battery consumption and is the recom-mended setting for CE devices because they are unable to meet the peak power demands of the AirCard while operating at the highest upload transmission speeds. (The maximum possible data transmission speed with this setting is 14.4 kbps).The Medium setting has a maximum possible data transmission speed of 28.8 kbps.The change in data transmission speed or peak battery consumption that results from changing these settings is dependent on network conditions (such as the number of users in your area), and in some circumstances, may not be noticeable.This setting does not affect the speed of downloads (data transmissions from the network to the AirCard).When you change this setting, the AirCard resets—all data and voice connections are terminated. This option is set on the Network tab of the Options window (TOOLS > Options). Frequency band and network selectionWatcher has two options that affect your ability to obtain GPRS or EDGE service in any given area. You can select:
Watcher™ BasicsRev 2.1A Jun.04 51•The frequency band you want to use•The network you want to use, if you are within the coverage area of more than one networkFrequency band selectionEvery GSM network operates on one set of frequency bands. (See “Frequency band selection” on page 51.) The AirCard is designed to change frequency bands automatically as required to obtain network service. You can also change frequency bands manually from the Network tab of the Options window (TOOLS > Options > Network).Note: Unless your service provider specifies otherwise, it is recom-mended that you use the Auto setting.Network selectionDepending on your location, you may be within the coverage area of several networks. Your ability to obtain service on each network is dependent on your account. Your options for network selection are:•automatic—the AirCard automatically selects a network based on your account and network availability.•manual—the AirCard scans the area and displays a list of detected GSM networks. You can then choose from a list of available networks.If you select a network on which you cannot obtain service, the message, “Failed to register with network” appears. You should then choose a different network.This option is set on the Network tab of the Options window (TOOLS > Options > Network).
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Rev 2.1A Jun.04 538: Technical Specifications•LED operation•Radio frequency and electrical specifications•Environmental specifications•Sending GSM commands to the networkThis chapter describes the operation of the LED and provides technical data for the AirCard®700 Series wireless network card.LED operationThe AirCard has a single LED (Light Emitting Diode) located on the antenna end of the card beneath the SIM slot. The color (red, green or amber) and state (off, on solid, or blinking) of the LED indicate the connection status as follows:Table 8-1: LED operationLED state How to interpretSolid amberaa. The LED is red/green. The amber color occurs when both red and green are lit.The AirCard is powering up, or a firmware download is in progress.Blinking amber The AirCard is scanning for service.Blinking green The AirCard is in service and registered on the network.Solid green A voice call is in progress.Blinking red There is a hardware problem.Off The AirCard is powered down.
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide54 2130204CEFCCRadio frequency and electrical specificationsTable 8-2: Radio frequency & electrical specificationsCompliance AirCard 750 compliant with:GPRS GSM Release 97 SMG 31 Phase 2+AirCard 775 compliant with:GSM Release 99Multi-slot class Class 12Transmit AirCard 750 AirCard 775PCS: PCS:1850 to 1910 MHz 1850 to 1910 MHzDCS1800: DCS1800:1710 to 1785 MHz 1710 to 1785 MHzEGSM900: EGSM900:880 to 915 MHz 880 to 915 MHzGSM850824 to 849 MHzReceive AirCard 750 AirCard 775PCS: PCS:1930 to 1990 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHzDCS1800: DCS1800:1805 to 1880 MHz 1805 to 1880 MHzEGSM900: EGSM900:925 to 960 MHz 925 to 960 MHzGSM850:869 to 894 MHzChannel spacing 200 kHzFrequency stability 0.1 ppm
Technical SpecificationsRev 2.1A Jun.04 55Environmental specificationsSending GSM commands to the networkGSM commands are used to:•Access network services•Display network and device parameters•Provide account status information (for example, indicate whether a subscribed service is available to you)If your service provider asks you to enter a specific command:1. Using your keyboard or the keypad on the VOICE tab in the main Watcher window, type the command.If the command was valid and accepted by the network, the results are displayed in the Watcher window. Other-wise, the message “Invalid GSM Command” is displayed. For example, enter *#06#. This command displays the IMEI1.You can send GSM commands even when a voice call or data transfer is in progress.Table 8-3: Environmental specificationsOperating temperature -20 to +60 °C (ambient, outside PCMCIA enclosure)Storage temperature -30 to +85 °C Humidity 95%, non-condensingVibration 15 g peak 10 to 2000 Hz (non-operating)1. IMEI—International Mobile Equipment Identity—a number that uniquely identifies your device (AirCard wireless network card) on the GSM network
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Rev 2.1A Jun.04 579: Regulatory and Safety Information•Important notice•Important safety/compliance information for North American users•EU regulatory conformityImportant noticeBecause of the nature of wireless communications, trans-mission 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 network card are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless network card 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 and its affiliates accept no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless network card, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless network card to transmit or receive such data.Safety and hazardsDo not operate your AirCard wireless network card:•In areas where blasting is in progress•Where explosive atmospheres may be present including refuelling points, fuel depots, and chemical plants•Near medical equipment•Near life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the AirCard MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the AirCard can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.In an aircraft, the AirCard MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the AirCard can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular network. Use of a cellular phone in an aircraft is illegal in some jurisdi-
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide58 2130204CEFCCcations. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, or legal action or both.Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The AirCard may be used normally at this time.Important safety/compliance information for North American usersCAUTION: Unauthorized modifications or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless, Inc. could void compliance with regulatory rules, and thereby your authority to use this equipment.The design of the AirCard 750/775 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 previously 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 Electro-magnetic 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)CAUTION: The AirCard 750 has been tested for compliance with FCC / IC RF exposure limits in the laptop computer(s) configurations with side PCMCIA slot and palmtop computers with rear PCMCIA slot, and can be used in laptop computers and palmtop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF character-istics. The AirCard 775 has been tested for compliance with FCC / IC RF exposure limits in the laptop computer(s) configu-rations with side PCMCIA slot, and can be used in laptop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions,
Regulatory and Safety InformationRev 2.1A Jun.04 59construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Always place the antenna in the upright position (oriented vertically) when using the AirCard in a notebook computer. Note: If this PC Card is intended for use in any other portable device, you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of Part 2.1093 of FCC rules.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.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 pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate 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 communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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 helpIf 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.
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide60 2130204CEFCCInformation pertaining to OEM customersThe AirCard 750/775 wireless network card has been granted modular approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use the AirCard 750/775 card 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 in the PCS band must not exceed 4 dBi for the AirCard 750 and the maximum antenna gain in the Cellular and PCS bands must not exceed 4.5dBi for the AirCard 775.3. The AirCard 750/775 card and its antenna must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other trans-mitter or antenna within a host device.4. A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product into which the AirCard 750/775 is incorporated, with a statement similar to the following:For an end product with an embedded AirCard 750:This device contains TX FCC ID: N7NAC750.This equipment contains equipment certified under Can-ada: 2417C-11897. For an end product with an embedded AirCard 775This device contains TX FCC ID: N7NAC775.This equipment contains equipment certified under IC: 2417C-AC775.5. A user manual with the end product must clearly indicate the operating requirements and conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC / IC RF exposure guidelines.The end product with an embedded AirCard 750/775 card must pass the unintentional emission testing and properly authorized per FCC Part 15 requirements.Note: If this PC Card 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.
Regulatory and Safety InformationRev 2.1A Jun.04 61 EU regulatory conformitySierra Wireless hereby declares that the AirCard 750 and AirCard 775 are in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.AirCard 750:AirCard 775:The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community:Sierra Wireless (UK), LimitedLakeside House1 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park EastUxbridge, MiddlesexUB11 1BDEngland
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Rev 2.1A Jun.04 63IndexNumerics1800 MHz band 81900 MHz band 8850 MHz band 8900 MHz band 8Aaccount 9always-on data connection 7antenna 18, 19attaching 15antenna icon 46APN 35arrow on main window 48autoconnect 36autolaunchbrowser on connection 37VPN on connection 37Bbrowser, launch automatically on connection 37Ccall forwarding indicator 48call indicator 47care and maintenance 39CE devicesinstalling the software 29–33system requirements 27circles on main window 48class, multi-slot 54Communication Failed 24compact view 48connect automatically 36copyright information 1coverage 46EDGE 47GPRS 46coverage area 9Ddata transmission indicator 48destination locationHandheld/Pocket PCs 30notebook PCs (Windows 98, 2000, Me) 18, 19,21device not available 45device not responding 45DNS 35driver 10, 19, 20, 21EEDGE connectionstatus 47EDGE indicator 47ejecting a SIM card 14ejecting the card 40–41electrical specifications 54envelope icon 47environmental specifications 55Ffrequenciesreceive 54transmit 54frequency bands 8selection 50GGPRS connectionstatus 46GPRS indicator 46GSM commands, sending to the network 55GSM networks supported 8HHandheld PCinserting the card 34installing the software 29–33removing the card 41system requirements 27headset 8indicator 47humidity 55II/O space (input/output space) 17iconcall forwarding 48data transmission 48voice mail 47If 43
AirCard 700 Series Installation Guide64 2130204CEFCCIMEI 13incoming callindicator 47indicatorcall forwarding 48data transmission 48device status 45EDGE coverage 47GPRS coverage 46headset 47missed call 47phone call 47roaming 47signal strength 46SMS message 47voice mail 47inserting a SIM card 13inserting the cardHandheld PC 34Pocket PC 33Tablet PC 34Windows 98, 2000, Me 18, 19Windows NT 21installationnotebook PCs 17–24Handheld/Pocket PCs 27–34Internet Explorersetting to use the card 24IP address 35IRQ (interrupt request) 17Llaunchbrowser automatically on connection 37VPN automatically on connection 37Launching 44LED operation 53liability, limitation of 1Mmaintenance 39memory required 17missed callindicator 47multi-slot class 54Nnetwork 9send GSM commands to 55networks supported 7notebook PCinserting the card 18, 19installing the software 18–24removing the card 40system requirements 17Oonline helpHandheld PCs 44notebook PCs 44Pocket PCs 45operating systems supported 7Ppassword 35prompt for 36patents 1PC Card slots required 17PCS frequency band 8phone callindicator 47phone icon 47platforms supported 7Pocket 45Pocket PCinserting the card 33installing the software 29–33removing the card 41system requirements 27Power 49power optionspower up/down 49profiles 35–38default 35program folderHandheld/Pocket PCs 30notebook PCs (Windows 98, 2000, Me) 18, 19, 21prompt for password 36Qquad-band 8quality of service parameters 38Rradio frequency specifications 54receive frequencies 54removing a SIM card 14removing the card 40–41Handheld PCs 41Pocket PC 41Tablet PCs 41Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP 40Windows NT 40RF specifications 54roaming 9roaming indicator 47RSSI 46
IndexRev 2.1A Jun.04 65SserviceEDGE 47GPRS 46service pack 21signal strength indicator 46SIM cardinserting 13removing 14SMS messagesindicator 47software installationHandheld/Pocket/Tablet PCs 29–33notebook PCsWindows 98, 2000, Me 18–19Windows NT 21–24Windows XP 19–20specifications 53–55electrical 54environmental 55radio frequency 54statuscall forwarding 48data transmission 48device 45EDGE connection 47EDGE service 47GPRS connection 46GPRS service 46headset 47phone call 47roaming 47signal strength 46SMS messages 47voice mail 47storagetemperature 55when not using card 39system requirementsHandheld/Pocket/Tablet PCs 27notebook PCs 17TTablet PCinserting the card 34installing the software 29–33removing the card 41system requirements 27technical specifications 53–55temperature 55The 44thermometer icon 46time-scheduled password 36trademarks 1transmit frequencies 54triangle icon 47tri-band 8Uuser name 35Vvibration 55voice mailindicator 47VPN, launch on connection 37WWindowsoperating systems supported 7Windows 2000as a supported operating systemservice pack 17inserting the card 18, 19installation 18–19removing the card 40Windows 98as a supported operating system 17inserting the card 18, 19installation 18–19removing the card 40Windows Meas a supported operating system 17inserting the card 18, 19installation 18–19removing the card 40Windows NTas a supported operating system 17changing the interrupt 24inserting the card 21installation 21–24removing the card 40Windows XPas a supported operating system 17installation 19–20removing the card 40wireless networks supported 7
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