User guide

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide
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Note: Do not forcefully insert the
modem as you may damage
connector pins.
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.
Installing the software
ThemodemcomeswithTRU‐InstallaSierraWireless
featurethatinstallsthenecessarysoftwarethefirsttimeyou
insertthemodemintoyourcomputer.(Youdonotneedan
installationCD.)
Theinstallationprocessstartsau tomaticallywhenyouinsert
themodem.Followtheon‐screeninstructions forinstallingthe
software.
Note: If you have a previous version of Watcher installed, uninstall it
before installing a new version.
Note: If the modem does not launch Watcher or the Install Software
notice, try inserting it into a different USB slot.
Windows Operating System
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Iftheinstallationprocessdoesnotstartautomatically:
1. Double‐click
My Computer(WindowsXP)orComputer
(Windows7orWindowsVista)onyourdesktop.
2. Clickthe
TRU-Installdrive.
3. UndertheTRU‐Installdrive,gotothe
Winfolderand
double‐clickthe
Setup.exe file.
4. Followtheon‐screeninstructionsforinstallingthe
software.
Note: Do not remove the modem until the software installation is
complete. If you have inadvertently removed the modem too soon,
see “Reinstalling the software (Windows)” on page 27.
1. If you are using a Mac computer, see page 17.