User's Manual

Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics
8 1B: Getting Started
Getting Started
Before you can begin using the PCS Connection Card, you
must:
1. Install the PCS Connection Manager Software.
2. Activate your PCS Account and configure the
PCS Connection Card to use your account, unless the
card has been pre-activated.
The PCS Connection Card Software
The PCS Connection Card comes with this software:
䊳 PCS Connection Manager, which allows you to manage
the card and monitor your connections.
䊳 (For notebook PCS only) An application called the
Network Adapter Manager that allows you to switch
between the PCS Connection Card and other network
cards
䊳 The driver software that forms the interface between the
network card and your Windows operating system
The software must be installed before you insert the
PCS Connection Card for the first time. Detailed instructions
are provided, starting on page 13 (for notebook PCs) and on
page 23 (for Handheld / Pocket PCs).
Activating and Using PCS Service
Before using your PCS Connection Card, you must first set
up your PCS wireless network account.
To set up your PCS Connection Card wireless network
account:
Call PCS Customer Service Solutions.
䊳 If you will be using your PCS Connection Card primarily
for business purposes, call 1-877-789-3969.
䊳 If your card is intended primarily for personal use, call
1-888-715-4588.
You should have the following information available:
䊳 Your billing address
䊳 Your Social Security or Tax ID number
䊳 Your driver’s license number