User manual PANTECH PX-500 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] With Sprint PCS Service, we give you what you really want from a wireless service provider ­ clear connections, easy-to-understand service plans, and self-servicing options for managing your account. All this is designed to make your life easier and worry free. We know you're eager to start using your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card right away, and the three sections of this guide are designed to help you do just that. The first section (page 1) guides you through the steps required to install your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and the Sprint PCS Connection ManagerSM software. [. . . ] Insert the card with the Sprint label facing up. (See "Inserting the Card" on page 9. ) 4 Installing the Software Installing the Software 5 Activating Your Card Inserting and Removing the Card Inserting the Card Once you have completed the software installation procedure, you may insert your card into your PC Card slot. The Sprint label should be facing up and the 68-pin connector, located at the thinner end of the card, should be inserted directly into the PC Card slot. Activating Your Card Note: The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card should fit snugly, but you should be able to insert or remove it easily from your PC Card slot. A portion (the black section) of the card will remain outside the PC Card slot. This section contains the card's antenna and the LED (light emitting diode) that indicates your connection status. Because the card is not entirely contained in your PC Card slot, it is important to remove the card when transporting your notebook or Tablet PC to avoid damaging the card. When you insert the card, the following should occur: If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps. The Unplug/Eject Hardware appears in the system tray, unless the feature has been disabled. The Sprint PCS Connection Manager starts, unless the auto start feature has been disabled. Activating Your Card 9 The card is powered on as soon as you insert it. Removing the Card 1. Close Sprint PCS Connection Manager if it is running by one of the following methods: Click the Close icon on the interface. Right- click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager system tray icon and select Exit from the menu. Correct When inserting or removing your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, grip the card by both of its sides. Incorrect Do not handle or remove the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card by pulling on the antenna. 2. Left-click the Unplug/Eject Hardware icon in the system tray. A message bar appears. Activating Your Card 3. Click the entry for "NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller" or "Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. " 4. If a dialog box appears notifying you that it is safe to remove the card, click OK, or click the Close button ( 5. Use your computer's PC Card ejector to eject the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card from the slot. ). 10 Activating Your Card Activating Your Card 11 Activating Your Card You must use the Sprint Activation Wizard to activate and configure your account. Activation involves calling Sprint Customer Service, exchanging information, and entering your account information into the appropriate fields in the Activation Wizard. Note: If you purchased a preactivated Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, you can skip this step. To activate an account and configure your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card: 1. The Activation Wizard will start automatically. Click Next to begin the activation process. Call Sprint Customer Service to set up your Sprint PCS wireless network account. If you will be using your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card primarily for business purposes, call 1-888-788-4727. If your card is intended primarily for personal use, call 1-888-715-4588. [. . . ] The default lock code is the last four digits of your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card phone number. 18 Basics of Your Card Basics of Your Card 19 Online Help Sprint PCS Connection Manager includes extensive online help to provide operating hints and step-by-step instructions for getting the most from your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card. To access Sprint PCS Connection Manager Help: Press <F1> in any window. From Sprint PCS Connection Manager, select MENU > Help. Right-click the system tray icon and select Help. [. . . ]