Alltel Universal Dialer PC5740 User’s Manual
CONTENTS CONTENTS 1. BEFORE USING PC5740 1.1 About this User’s Manual 1.2 Product Overview 1.3 What’s Inside the Product Package 1.4 Introduction to Alltel Wireless PC5740 PC Card 1.5 Product Features 1.6 Product Handling 1.7 Configuration 1 2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR THE UNIVERSAL DIALER 4 2.1 The Universal Dialer Setup Program 2.2 The ALLTEL Internet Accelerator Program 2.3 The Universal Dialer Setup Wizard 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 7 8 3. USING UNIVERSAL DIALER 10 3.1 Features 3.2 Getting Started 3.
1. BEFORE USING PC5740 1.1 About this User’s Manual You will find all the information you need to install and use the PC5740 in this user’s manual. Before using PC5740, you must properly install the PC5740 by closely following the installation instructions. 1.1.1 Instructions • Install the PC5740 software before inserting the PC5740 card into your laptop. The installation software is included in the product package. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Installation may take a few minutes.
1.5 Product Features - Power management: PC5740 utilizes power management and system overhead reduction functions provided by the standard 32-bit CardBus electrical interface for maximum power savings. - Antenna design: Efficient, innovative design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to network signals. - Type II PCMCIA format that supports CardBus I/O interface. - Supports North American PCS (1900 MHz) and Cellular (800 MHz) bands. - Utilizes QUALCOMM MSM6500 chip set.
1.6 Product Handling 1) Do not put any adhesive label on the PC5740 card. It may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside the laptop PC card slot. 2) PC5740 card should easily slide into the PC card slot. Do not force the PC5740 into the slot as it may cause damage to the card and/or the slot. 3) Keep PC5740 in a dry and clean place. (Storage temperature: - 30° to 65°C [86° to 149°F]). Keep your card away from liquids, dust and excessive heat. 1.
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR THE UNIVERSAL DIALER This section will guide you through the installation and setup process for the Universal Dialer. Before getting started, you should become familiar with the documentation that came with your mobile phone or PC Card. CD’s 1. If you purchased a PC Card, there is only one CD that contains Universal Dialer and PC Card drivers. Getting Started Follow these steps to install Universal Dialer: 1. Turn on your computer and close all applications. 2.
STEP 2: After the Welcome screen you will see the Universal Dialer License Agreement. In order to install and use this product you must agree with the terms of this agreement. Select “I agree with this software license agreement”, then click the Next button to continue. If you do not agree with this agreement, click the Cancel button to exit. STEP 3: You are now ready to select the location on your computer where the Universal Dialer should be installed.
STEP 5: Installation is now complete. Click the Finish button to leave the Universal Dialer setup program and begin using your new software. * The setup program will automatically create a Universal Dialer shortcut on your desktop.
2.2 The ALLTEL Internet Accelerator Program STEP 1: The components of the Internet Accerelator product will be installed onto your computer automatically. STEP 2: Click the Finish button to leave the Internet Accelerator setup program.
2.3 The Universal Dialer Setup Wizard After you have successfully completed the installation process of Universal Dialer, you are ready to start the Universal Dialer program and begin your initial setup. The steps in the Setup Wizard are critical to the proper operation of Universal Dialer. STEP 1: Click the Start button, select the Programs menu and choose the Universal Dialer menu item to start the Universal Dialer program. STEP 2: On first-run of Universal Dialer the Setup Wizard will automatically run.
STEP 4: Once your wireless phone is turned on and connected to your computer, click Next to continue. At this point in the setup process, Universal Dialer will attempt to find your wireless device. If a device is found, you will see the following screen. Click Next to continue. STEP 5: The detection and configuration process for your wireless device is now complete. In this step you can elect to run the Universal Dialer automatically every time you start up your computer.
3. USING UNIVERSAL DIALER Today's online world offers more services everyday and Alltel Wireless gives you the tools you need to take advantage of the best in connectivity solutions. With Universal Dialer, enjoy the freedom and convenience of wireless Internet connectivity from your notebook computer! 3.1 Features WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network, 1xEV-DO/1xRTT/CDMA) Specific Features: • Configures your PC to use your wireless phone and cable or wireless CDMA PC Card as a modem. • Creates a QNC (14.
3.2 Getting Started Double click on the Universal Dialer icon on your desktop or click on the Windows Start menu and select Universal Dialer from the list of Programs. Axcess About the Wireless Networks View The Universal Dialer will open the Wireless Networks window by default. This view is where you manage your wireless connections. The Wireless Networks window displays all currently available network connections. At a glance you can see the signal strength and battery level.
3.3 Connecting Once your device is properly configured, connecting to the Internet is as simple as selecting the network connection type shown in the list and clicking the Networks button. 1. Select one of the following connections: “Axcess Data(EVDO-1x)” or “QNC (14.4kbps)”. 2. Click the “Connect” button when it becomes enabled. Once connected, the “Connect” button will change to “Disconnect”. Simply click this to end your current connection.
Based on your preferences, your browser or e-mail or VPN program can be launched automatically, or you can launch whatever software you want to use. You can also determine if all connections show in the drop down list or only your wireless ones, see “Setting Your Preferences”. * Always use Universal Dialer when connecting via the Axcess Data(EVDO-1x) or QNC (14.4 kbps) connection.
Dormancy: Axcess Broadband and Axcess MobileLink data sessions become dormant if you are not sending or receiving any data. As soon as you resume sending or receiving data, the data session will return to an active state. Depending on your device and your Axcess Broadband or Axcess MobileLink plan, your data session may disconnect during a dormant state. 3.4 Warning Message QNC (14.4 kbps) The first time you connect via the QNC (14.
3.5 Using Dial Up Connections This section is only applicable if you are using a WWAN Device that supports Dial-Up connections (a wireless phone and cable or a PC Card). You can make wireless copies of existing dial up accounts on your system. This will wirelessly enable them and allow you to connect to them wirelessly. To launch the copy utility, select “Options”, “Dial-up Accounts” then “Copy”. Click on the connection or connections you want to copy and click on the “OK” button.
4. UNIVERSAL DIALER PREFERENCES 4.1 General Preferences Options Tab Click on “Options”, then “Preferences. . . “. Minimize application into tray: When you minimize the application it will now show in the Windows task bar. To restore the application click on the QuickLink Mobile tray icon, and select Show Application. Show popup status windows by tray: Displays small popup sliding windows in the lower right corner of the screen when connections are made, and when network connections are lost.
This feature allows Universal Dialer to automatically check for software updates. If an update is available, you will be notified of it's size and approximate download times if using Axcess MobileLink, Axcess Broadband, QNC. You will be given the choice to download or cancel. If you select download, you will be presented with a display that shows the progress as the update is downloading with the option to cancel if desired.
4.2 WWAN Specific Settings WWAN Preferences Click on “Options”, then “Preferences. . . “. WWAN Options Set Options . . . : This is used to set various WWAN connection settings. See below. Automatically Connect: If desired, you can select to have Universal Dialer automatically connect to Alltel Wireless Axcess Broadband or Axcess MobileLink at application startup.
Connect Tab When you select the “Set Options” button from the screen above, the following options will appear (“Options”, “Preferences”, “WWAN tab”, “Set Options. . . “) : Do not open my browser: With this option selected, when you connect to a WWAN network, Universal Dialer will not automatically launch your default web browser.
VPN Tab The following options exist on the VPN tab (“Options”, “Preferences”, “WWAN” tab, “Set Options. . . “, “VPN” tab) : VPN Client: Universal Dialer automatically detects if certain VPN clients like Microsoft, Cisco, CheckPoint, etc are installed on the computer and allows you to select the one you wish to use. Check with your network administrator to setup your VPN connection. If the VPN client you wish to use does not appear in the list, you can select Other VPN Application.
4.3 Additional Features In addition to the basic features mentioned in previous sections, Universal Dialer has the additional features listed below. The Status Bar The details of your current connection can be seen in the status bar at the bottom of the Universal Dialer interface. This status bar is always visible when the interface is fully expanded. Connection Status The text on the status bar reflects your current state. During an active connection, this text will change to “Connected”.
Roaming Status Universal Dialer displays Roaming status for PC Cards. These icons will show on status bar in these scenarios: Icon Status Static R Roaming Blinking R Extended Network No icon displayed Home Network The Session Menu Connect / Disconnect: You can connect or disconnect the wireless networks. Log: This provides a concise session log of your network activity. Click on a column heading to sort the log.
To view only the connection history of a specific network type, check the “Selected connection” checkbox and select the desired type from the drop-down list. To view only the connections made during a specific interval, check the “Date range” checkbox and specify the date in the “From:” and “To:” fields. To export this log as a CSV file, click the Export button that is immediately above the log. To clear the log, press the Clear button. Note that clearing the log cannot be undone.
Activation: Programs the phone number, MIN, and SID to the PC Card. Axcess Data (EVDO-1x) Setup: Please contract the service provider for details. The Options Menu Control Panels: From this menu you have access to your systems “Modem”, “Network and Dial-Up Connections”, and “Internet” control panels. You can also see all control panels by selecting “All”. Dial-Up Accounts: Add, edit, or copy wireless dial-up accounts. • Add Wireless: This is used to create a wireless dial-up connection from scratch.
The Help Menu Displays a variety of help options available to you. Click this button to find assistance with a problem, to explore the full range of Alltel Wireless and services, or to contact Alltel Wireless. Contents: Launches this help file. You can also access this help file from your installation CD. Check for Updates: Can be used with any connection to the Internet to check for software updates for Universal Dialer.
5. INSTALLING PC5740 5.1 Precautions 1) Do not insert the PC5740 before installing the software in laptop computer. When you complete the software installation, the system will prompt you to insert the PC5740 into the Type II PC card slot. 2) Once the card has been inserted into the laptop, do not remove it from your laptop without first completing the unplugging/ejection process. (See page 36 for more information on this process.) 5.
5.3 Installing Software 5.3.1 Installation • If you install Universal Dialer, it will install USB Driver for PC5740. You can just follow the instruction from Universal Dialer installation. 5.3.2 Warnings • Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process before removing the PC5740. If you remove the card improperly, the product may be damaged. • Before inserting the PC5740 into your laptop’s PC Card slot, remove the Installation CD from the CD-ROM drive. 5.3.
5.3.4 Unplugging or Ejecting the Card • Make sure to complete the unplug/eject process before removing the PC5740. If you remove the card improperly, the product can become damaged. • Double click the Unplug/Eject Hardware icon in the system tray.
1) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Win2000 • As shown in the above figure, two “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” will be displayed in the Hardware devices list of Win2000. However, one of them is disabled and marked with “x”. Select the device with no “x” mark. If you select it and click the “Stop” button, the following window will appear. • Select one of two “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” and click the [OK] button. • The dialog box above will appear. Click the [OK] button.
• Then, the above window will appear. Now, you can unplug PC5740. 2) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Win XP • As shown above, only one “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” will be displayed in Windows XP. Select “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” and click the “Stop” button. • Then, two “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” will be displayed. Select one of them and click the [OK] button.
• Click the [Close] button. Now, you can unplug PC5740. • Now, you can remove the PC5740 from your laptop. When removing the PC5740, always grip the either sides of the card rather than the top and bottom of the card. Gripping the top and bottom of the cards and pulling the card and put pressure on the antenna and cause damage. Use the Card Ejector tool on your laptop, if it is available. When Inserting and removing the PC Card, grip both sides.
6. REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION 6.1 Regulatory Notices PC5740 complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC rules. It has been tested with the typical laptop computer with the side loading PCMCIA bay. This PC card must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. If you use this PC card in any other configuration, the FCC RF Exposure compliance limit can be exceeded. 6.
3) If this PC card does cause harmful interference with radio or television signals (determine this by turning the PC card off and on), attempt to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following: • Reorient or relocate the antenna. • Increase the separation between the PC card and receiver. • Connect the PC card into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
2) Do not use this PC card in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. Turn of this PC card in these areas, since it can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. 3) Do not use this PC card in any aircraft whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. Make sure to turn off this PC card in aircraft.
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4) The Company disclaims liability for removal or reinstallation of the product, for geographic coverage, for inadequate signal reception by the antenna or for communications range or operation of the cellular system as a whole. To obtain repairs or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product should be delivered with proof of Warranty coverage (e.g.
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