Sierra Wireless U306 USB Modem User Manual USB 306 Modem User Guide

Sierra Wireless Inc. USB Modem USB 306 Modem User Guide

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Revised User Guide

Rev 1.0 Sep.09 9USB Modem User GuideAbout the USB modemsSierraWirelessUSBwirelessmodemsenableyoutoconnecttotheInternet,sendandreceiveemail,connecttoacorporatenetworkorvirtualprivatenetwork(VPN),orviewstreamingvideo,withouttheneedforacable.TheUSBmodemsconnecttoaTypeAUSBportonyourcomputer.ThemodemsareTRU‐Installenabled.Alltherequiredsoftwareisonthemodem.Whenyousetupyourmodem,thesoftwareisinstalledonyourcomputer.YoudonotneedaninstallationCD.Themodemshaveabuilt‐inantennaandmayhaveaslotthataccommodatesamicroSDexternalmemorycard.Dependingonyourserviceprovider,amicroSDcardmaybeincludedinyourpackage,oryoumayneedtopurchaseitseparately.Services supportedDependingonthemodel,yourmodemsupportsspeedsofupto21Mbps(Megabitspersecond).However,actualspeeddependsontheservicesofferedbyyourserviceprovider.Contactyourserviceproviderandvisitwww.sierrawireless.comfordetails.Maximumtheoreticaldataspeedsare:•EvolvedHighSpeedPacketAccess(EvolvedHSPAorHSPA+)—upto21 Mbps•HighSpeedDownloadPacketAccess(HSDPA)—upto7.2 Mbps•HighSpeedUploadPacketAccess(HSUPA)—upto5.76 Mbps•ConcurrentHSDPA/HSUPA(HSPA)—upto3.6Mbpsdownloadandupto1.5Mbpsupload•UniversalMobileTelecommunicationsSystem(UMTS)—384 kbps(kilobitspersecond)•EnhancedDataratesforGSMEvolution(EDGE)—236 kbps•GeneralPacketRadioService(GPRS)—56 kbpsGPRSandEDGEaresecondgeneration(2G)dataservices.UMTS,HSDPA/HSUPA,andHSPA+are3Gdataservices.
USB Modem User Guide10 2131232Whenestablishingaconnection,yourmodemusesthefastestavailableservice.If,forexample,youareusingthemodeminanareathathasEDGEservicebutnotUMTSorHSDPA/HSUPAservice,themodemconnectsusingEDGEservice.Oncetheconnectionisestablished,youhaveaccesstoallInternetservices.Your account and coverage areaNote: If you purchased the modem from a GSM service provider, you may already have an account and a SIM card. Otherwise, your retailer should be able to give you the names of companies that provide these items.YoumusthaveanaccountwithaGSMserviceprovidertousethemodem.Tousethemodem’s3Gcapability,youraccountmustbewithaserviceproviderthatoffersHSPA,HSPA+orUMTSservice.(Themodemisbackwardscompatiblewith2Gservice.)Whenyouobtainyouraccount,youaregivenaSubscriberIdentityModule(SIM)cardcontainingaccountinformation.Beforeyouusethemodem,youmustinserttheSIMcardintoit.(Dependingonyourserviceprovider,theSIMcardmayalreadybeinserted.)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).•Networkcoverage—Youmustbewithinthenetworkcoveragearea.•Serviceprovider—Ifyouarewithinthecoverageareaofanetworkthatisnotoperatedbyyourownserviceprovider,youcanobtainserviceonlyifthereisaroamingagreementbetweenyourserviceproviderandthenetworkoperator.•Accountprovisions—Youraccountmayrestrictyourusagetocertainnetworksorlimittheamountoftimeyoucanusethenetwork.•Frequencyband—Youcannotconnecttonetworksoperatinginbandsnotsupportedbyyourmodem,regardlessofroamingagreementsoraccountprovisions.MostserviceprovidershavecoveragemapsontheirWebsites.
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 11USB modem featuresUSBmodemshaveaUSBconnectorandslotsforaSIMcardandamicroSDexternalstoragecard.LEDsonthefrontofthemodemprovidestatusinformation.Note: 1. The microSD card slot location varies. On some USB modems, the microSD card slot is on the side of the modem.microSD card slot1USB connectorCapSIM card slotData LEDPower LED
USB Modem User Guide12 2131232LED operationTheUSBmodemhastwoLEDsthatshowthecurrentstatusofthemodem.Connection management softwareYourmodemcomeswithSierraWirelessWatcher®,3GWatcherforMac®,orotherconnectionmanagementsoftware,dependingonyourcarrier.Usethissoftwaretomanagethemodemandmonitoryourconnections.ForinformationonWatcherfeaturesandusingWatcher,refertotheonlineHelp.FromthemainWatcherwindow,selectHelp > Help Topics(Windows)orHelp > Sierra Wireless 3G Watcher Help(Mac).LED State IndicatesPower Off Indicates one of the following states:•The modem is not inserted in the computer.•The computer is off or in “suspend and resume” mode.•The modem radio has been turned off using Watcher or another connection client.Solid Blue The power is on, the modem is working normally.Blinking Blue The firmware is being updated. Do not remove the modem from the computer.Blinking Amber The modem is searching for service (initializing).Solid Amber Modem error—either the modem is having a problem initializing (searching for service) or is offline because of a failure. Contact your service provider.Data Off The modem is unable to detect 2G or 3G service.Blinking Amber The modem has detected a 2G network (EDGE, GPRS, GSM) and is ready to connect.Solid Amber The modem is connected to a 2G network and is able to send and receive data.Blinking Blue The modem has detected a 3G network (UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+) and is ready to connect. Solid Blue The modem is connected to a 3G network and can send and receive data.
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 13Note: Watcher is compatible with earlier Sierra Wireless modems.Watcherenablesyouto:•Initiatedataconnections•Determinesignalstrength,roamingstatus,GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,orHSDPA/HSUPAavailability,andothernetworkconnectionparameters•MonitorthestatusofthemodemandGSMservice•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notificationsandtheWatcherwindow•CreateormodifyanaccountprofileFormoreinformationaboutusingWatcher,viewtheOnlineHelpthatcomeswithWatcher.YoudonotneedtorunWatcherwhenyouusethemodem,butWatcherdoesprovideusefulstatusinformation.Note: If you are running Mac OS X 10.6 and later, you can use Apple WWAN Native Support (included with your Mac) to manage your connection. See the document Using Apple WWAN Native Support with Sierra Wireless modems, which is available with some Sierra Wireless modems and is installed in the Applications > Sierra Wireless folder.Launching Watcher (Windows)Unlessthisfeaturehasbeendisabled,Watcherlaunchesautomaticallywhenyouinsertthemodem.YoucanalsolaunchWatcherby:•Double‐clickingthedesktopshortcut,or•SelectingStart > Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Watcher > Sierra Wireless Watcher.Dependingonhowyourprofileisconfigured,yourbrowser,VPN,orotherprogrammaylaunchautomaticallyanytimeyoulaunchWatcher.Launching 3G Watcher (Mac)Watcherstartsautomaticallyatlogin.Todisablethisfeature,goto3G Watcher > Preferences.
USB Modem User Guide14 2131232Youcanalsostart3GWatcherbynavigatingtotheApplications > 3G Watcherfolderanddouble‐clicking3G Watcher.Dependingonhowyourprofileisconfigured,yourbrowser,VPN,orotherprogrammaylaunchautomaticallyanytimeyoulaunchWatcher.TipsTokeepthe3GWatchericoninthedock:1. Launch3GWatcher.2. Clickandholdthe3GWatchericoninthedock.3. Fromthepop‐upmenu,selectKeep in Dock.Tostart3GWatcherautomaticallyatlogin:1. Launch3GWatcher.2. Clickandholdthe3GWatchericoninthedock.3. Fromthepop‐upmenu,selectOpen at Login.Reinstalling the softwareWindowsIfyouneedtoreinstallorrepairtheWatchersoftware:1. GotoStart > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.2. UninstallWatcher.3. Insertthemodemintoyourcomputer.4. Followtheon‐screeninstructions.Or,inWatcher:1. SelectTools > Software Installation Mode.2. Followtheon‐screeninstructions.Note: Do not remove the modem until the software installation process is complete.MacTouninstall3GWatcher:1. Select3G Watcher > Uninstall 3G Watcher.2. Followtheon‐screeninstructions.
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 15Connecting to the networkWindowsTouseyouraccount(andconnecttoyourserviceprovider’snetwork),youneedtohaveatleastoneprofilesetuponyourmodem.Dependingonhowyourmodemisconfigured,theprofilemayalreadybesetuporyoumayneedtocreateone.Oncethesoftwareissuccessfullyinstalledandtheprofileissetup,themodemisreadytouse.Anytimeyouusethemodemwiththesamecomputer,TRU‐Installverifiesthatthecorrectsoftwareisalreadyinstalled.Thisprocesstakesafewseconds.Ifyouneedtore‐installthesoftware,seepage 14.MacToconnecttothenetworkusing3GWatcher:1. Selectaprofilefromthedrop‐downlistandclickConnect.Note: If you have a pre-paid wireless account, you’ll need to have credit in your account before you can connect.Toendahigh‐speedconnection,clickDisconnect.Scenario Required actionWatcher automatically detects or creates a default profile. Click Connecta.Watcher prompts you to create a data profile. 1. Click Yes, then....•If Watcher opens the Options window Profile pane and pre-selects an appropriate profile (normally the name of your service provider) from the drop-down list...a. Click OK to accept that profile (or choose another from the drop-down list).b. Click Connecta.•If Watcher opens the Options window Profile pane, the Profile name field is blank, and your service provider is not included in the drop-down list...You need to create a profile manually. Refer to the Watcher online help for details.a. The first time you insert the modem in the computer, it takes a few seconds for the modem to locate the net-work. While it is scanning for a network, the Connect button is unavailable.
USB Modem User Guide16 2131232The first time you run 3G WatcherDependingonyourdevice,youmayhaveanadditionalstepthefirsttimeyourun3GWatcher.MacOSX10.5.xandlater1. ThefirsttimeyouclickConnect,themessage“A newnetworkinterfacehasbeendetected.”ClicktheNetwork Preferencesbutton.2. IntheNetworkwindow,clickApply.Yourmodemconnectstothenetwork.MacOSX10.4.111. AfterclickingConnect,openSystem PreferencesandselectNetwork.2. WhentheʺNewPortDetectedʺmessageappears,clickOK.3. ClickApply Now.Yourmodemconnectstothenetwork.
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 17Using the microSD cardTheUSBmodemcanaccommodateamicroSDexternalstoragecard.ThemicroSDcardappearsasaUSBmemorydrivewhenthemodemisinsertedinyourcomputer.Youcancopy,paste,anddragfilestoandfromitthesamewayasyoucanwithanyotherexternaldrive.TouseamicroSDcard:1. Ifthereisanon‐functionalmicroSDcardinstalled:a. Pressitinandthenreleaseit.b. Gentlyremovethenon‐functionalmicroSDcard.2. InsertthemicroSDcardintothelowerslotattheendofthemodem,asshownintheillustration.BecarefulnottoinsertthemicroSDcardintheSIMcardslot.OrifthemicroSDcardslotisonthesideofthemodem,insertthemicroSDcardasshownintheillustration:3. Insertthemodemintothecomputer.IfthecomputerdoesnothaveWatcherinstalled,youmaybegiventheoptiontoinstallit.IfyoudonotwanttoinstallWatcher,canceltheinstallation.YoucanusethemicroSDcardwithouthavingWatcherinstalled.SIM card slotmicroSD card slot®
USB Modem User Guide18 2131232Removing the microSD cardToremovethemicroSDcard:1. Removethecap.‐or‐IfthemicroSDcardslotisonthesideofthemodem,opentheflap.2. PushthemicroSDcardinandthenreleaseit.3. GentlypullthemicroSDcardout.®®
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 19Removing the SIM cardForinstructionsoninsertingtheSIMcard,seetheprintedguidethatcamewithyourproduct.SomeUSBmodemshaveaSIMcardslotwitha“pushtoinsert/pushtorelease”design.ToremovetheSIMcardfromthemodem:1. PushtheSIMcardintoreleaseit.2. PulltheSIMcardoutoftheslot.SeeFigure 1.Figure 1: Removing the SIM card from the SIM card slotSomeUSBmodemshaveaninternaltrayforinsertingandremovingtheSIMcard.ToremovetheSIMcardfromthemodem,slideouttheSIMcardtrayandliftouttheSIMcard.SeeFigure 2.Ifyouslidethetraycompletelyoutofthemodem,carefullyreinsertit.Donotdisposeofthetray.Figure 2: Removing the SIM card using a SIM card tray
USB Modem User Guide20 2131232Using the extension cable and clipSomeUSBmodemsmaycomewithanextensioncableandclip.Theextensioncableandclipshouldbeusedifyouhavedifficultyinsertingthemodembecauseoftheorientationofyourcomputer’sUSBslotorthethicknessofyourcomputer.Theclipfitsonthetopofyournotebookcomputerandholdsyourmodem.Note: To meet FCC (regulatory) requirements, use only the supplied extension cable and notebook computer clip; other cables and notebook computer clips should not be used. The wireless modem and its antenna must not be collocated with any other transmitter or antenna within a host device.Note: Do not insert the modem or the USB extension cable into a USB hub or, if your keyboard is separate from your notebook computer, a USB slot on your keyboard.Tousetheextensioncableandclip:1. Placetheclipontopofthenotebookcomputer.2. Connecttheextensioncabletothemodem.3. Placethemodemintheclipholder.4. ConnecttheotherendoftheextensioncabletotheUSBslotonyourcomputer.
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 21Attach the modem to the lanyardTokeepeverythingtogether,threadthelanyardthroughthecapandthemodem,asshownintheillustrations.Dependingonthecapdesign,youcanalsoattachthelanyardtothecap.Care and maintenanceAswithanyelectronicdevice,themodemmustbehandledwithcaretoensurereliableoperation.Followtheseguidelineswhenyouuseandstoreyourmodem:•DonotapplyadhesivelabelstotheSIMcard.Thismaycauseittojaminsidetheslot,orpreventitfrombeinginsertedproperly.•Whennotinstalledinyourcomputer,storethemodemandSIMcardinasafeplace.•USB‐connectedmodemsshouldfiteasilyintoyourcomputer’sUSBport.Forcingthemodemintotheportmaydamagetheconnectorpins.•Protectthemodemfromliquids,dust,andexcessiveheat.(SeetheEnvironmentalspecificationsformaximumtoler‐ances.)➊➋ ➌ ➍➊➋
USB Modem User Guide22 2131232TroubleshootingThissectiondescribespossibleproblemsandsolutionsforWindowsXPandVistausers.The "Found New Hardware" wizard appears when you insert the modemIftheFoundNewHardwarewizardappearswhenyouinsertthemodeminaUSBport:1. RemovethemodemfromtheUSBport.2. ClosetheFoundNewHardwarewindow:·(WindowsXP)ClickCancel.·(WindowsVista)ClickClose.3. CheckifthereisaversionofWatcheralreadyinstalledonthesystem,andremoveit:a. OntheWindowstaskbar,clickStart,andthenclickControl Panel.b. Displayalistofinstalledprograms:·(WindowsXP)Double‐clickAdd or Remove Programs.·(WindowsVista,defaultview)UnderPrograms,clickUninstall a program.·(WindowsVista,Classicview)Double‐clickPrograms and Features.c. IfWatcherappearsintheCurrentlyInstalledProgramslist:i.ClickWatcher.ii.Removetheprogram:·(WindowsXP)ClickRemove.·(WindowsVista)ClickUninstall.iii.Re‐insertthemodemintheUSBport.Ifaninstallationpromptappears,followtheon‐screeninstructionsandthenrestartyourcomputertocompletetheinstallation.MicroSD card is not workingIfyoucannotaccessthemicroSDcardwhichisinstalledinyourmodem:1. VerifythatthemicroSDcardisinstalledproperly:a. RemovethemodemfromtheUSBport.b. RemovethemicroSDcardfromthemodem.c. Re‐insertthemicroSDcardinthemodem,makingsuretoinsertitcorrectly.
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 23d. Re‐insertthemodemintheUSBport.2. ResetthemicroSDdriveintheDeviceManager:a. ClickStart,andthenclickControl Panel.b. (WindowsXP)Double‐clickSystem.(WindowsVista,defaultview)ClickSystem and Maintenance.(WindowsVista,classicview)ClickSystem.c. (WindowsXP)ClicktheHardwaretab.d. ClickDevice Manager.e. Clicktheexpandicon()besideDiskdrives.f. IfthemicroSDdriveislistedwithayellowʹ?ʹorʹ!ʹiconbesidethedrivename:i.Right‐clicktheSDCarddrive,andthenclickDisable.ii.Right‐clicktheSDCarddrive,andthenclickEnable.g. Closethewindow.h. RemovethemodemfromtheUSBport,andthenre‐insertit.3. IfthemicroSDcardstilldoesnotwork,gotowww.sierrawireless.com/supportforassistance.Modem is not detected after TRU-Install installation completesIfyousuccessfullycompletetheTRU‐InstallinstallationprocessandthenWatcherdoesnotdetectthemodem:1. ClickStart,andthenclickControl Panel.2. Double‐clickTRU-Install.3. Whenyouarepromptedtoswitchtomodemmode,clickOK.4. WaitforWatchertodetectthemodem.5. Ifthemodemstillisnotdetected,connecttotheInternetusinganothermethodandgotowww.sierrawireless.com/supportforassistance.
USB Modem User Guide24 2131232Technical specificationsRadio frequency and electrical specificationsTheradiofrequencybandsthatyourmodemsupportswillvarydependingonyourregionandyourmodemmodel.Frequency band supportTransmit GSM 1900 (PCS): 1850 – 1910 MHzGSM 1800 (DCS):1710 – 1785 MHzEGSM 900: 880 – 915 MHzGSM 850: 824 – 849 MHzWCDMA 2100 (Band I): 1920 – 1980 MHzWCDMA 1900 (Band II): 1850 – 1910 MHzWCDMA 850 (Band V): 824 – 849 MHzWCDMA 800 (Band VI): 830 – 840 MHzWCDMA 900 (Band VIII) 880 - 915 MHzReceive GSM 1900 (PCS): 1930 – 1990 MHzGSM 1800 (DCS): 1805 – 1880 MHzEGSM 900: 925 – 960 MHzGSM 850: 869 – 894 MHzWCDMA 2100 (Band I): 2110 – 2170 MHzWCDMA 1900 (Band II): 1930 – 1990 MHzWCDMA 850 (Band V): 869 – 894 MHzWCDMA 800 (Band VI): 875 – 885 MHzWCDMA 900 (Band VIII) 925 – 960 MHzTechnology Bands Location2G 850 MHz (cellular band) North America900 MHz (EGSM band) Europe1800 MHz (DCS band) Europe and Asia1900 MHz (PCS band) North America3G WCDMA 850 (band V) North America and AustraliaWCDMA 800 (band VI) JapanWCDMA 900 (band VIII) Europe, Asia, and AustraliaWCDMA 1900 (band II) North AmericaWCDMA 2100 (band I) Europe, Asia, and Australia
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 25Environmental specificationsOperating temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)Storage temperature -20°C to +85°C (-4°F to +185°F)Humidity 85%, non-condensingVibration Random vibration, 10 to 1000 Hz, nominal 6G RMS in each of 3 mutually perpendicular axes. Test duration of 60 minutes for each axis, for a total test time of 3 hours (non-operating).Drop 1 m on concrete on each of 6 faces, 2 times
USB Modem User Guide26 2131232Regulatory and safety informationNoticeBecauseofthenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmissionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybedelayed,corrupted(thatis,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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modem,orforfailureoftheSierraWirelessmodemtotransmitorreceivesuchdata.Safety and hazardsThemodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFFinallareasthatmaybesusceptibletoradiointerference,inparticular:•ProhibitedareasObeyallsignsandnoticesandfollowallrulesandregula‐tions.Poweroffthemodemwheninstructedtodosoorwhenyoususpectthatitmaycauseinterferenceordanger.•Inareaswhereblastingisinprogress•WhereexplosiveatmospheresmaybepresentAreaswithapotentiallyexplosiveatmospherearenotalwaysclearlymarked.Suchareasincludegasstations,fueldepots,chemicaltransferorstoragefacilities,areaswhereblastingisinprogress,areaswheretheaircontainschemicalsorparticlessuchasgrain,dust,ormetalpow‐ders,andanyotherareawhereyouwouldnormallybeadvisedtoturnoffyourcellularphoneorvehicleengine.•Nearmedicalorlife‐supportequipmentMedicalequipmentmaybesusceptibletoanyformofradiointerference.Insuchareasthemodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewiththisequipment.•OnboardaircraftInadditiontoFederalAviationAuthority(FAA)require‐ments,manyairlineregulationsstatethatyoumustsus‐pendwirelessoperationsbeforeboardinganaircraft.The
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 27modemiscapableoftransmittingsignalsthatcouldinter‐ferewithvariousonboardsystemsandcontrols.Failuretoobservethisinstructionmayleadtosuspensionordenialofcellulartelephoneservicestotheoffender,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modemmaybeusednormallyatthistime.•WhileoperatingavehicleThedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotuseawirelessdatadevicewhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingsodetractsfromthedriveroroperatorʹsabilitytocontrolandoperatethevehicle.Insomecountries,usingsuchcommu‐nicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisanoffence.Regulatory information for North AmericaCAUTION: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SierraWirelessmodems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Electromag‐neticFields,3kHz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 Sierra Wireless USB modem must be 0.5 cm or more from users during operation, to satisfy FCC / IC RF exposure require-ments. The Sierra Wireless USB modem has been tested for compliance with FCC / IC RF exposure limits in the notebook
USB Modem User Guide28 2131232computer(s) configurations with horizontal and vertical USB slots and can be used in notebook computers with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. This USB modem must not be used with any other antenna or transmitter that has not been approved to operate in conjunction with this modem. Note: This USB modem must not be used in any unapproved configurations. For details, contact Sierra Wireless.Note: The Sierra Wireless USB modem is approved for normal-size notebook computers only (typically with 12 inches or larger display screens). For notebook computers with a display screen smaller than 12 inches or if the orientation of the USB slot does not allow for at least 0.5 cm between the modem and the user or bystanders, use the provided extension cable and clip to ensure a safe distance between the modem antenna and users or bystanders. To meet FCC requirements, use only the supplied USB extension cable and laptop clip; other cables and laptop clips should not be used.ThesedevicescomplywithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttotheconditionthatthesedevicesdo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 inter-ference 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:
Rev 1.0 Sep.09 29•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.Regulatory information for EU countriesSierraWirelessherebydeclaresthattheSierraWirelessUSBwirelessmodemconformstoalltheessentialrequirementsofDirective1999/5/EC: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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