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Add applications here that you want easy access to while connected to the wireless Internet.
VZAccess Manager will preload into this view links to Verizon Wireless web sites, and any
Microsoft Office applications you have loaded on your computer.
The "TXT" button
The TXT button allows you to send short text messages to any other wireless device that
supports SMS. Note that this button is only available when using a wireless device that supports
TXT Messaging .
The "Web" button
Launches the default web browser on your computer.
The "Email" button
Launches the your default email application on your computer.
The "Support" button
Displays a variety of help options available to you. Click this button to find assistance with a
problem, to explore the full range of VZW products and services, or to contact Verizon Wireless.
5.3 MINIMIZING THE INTERFACE
The VZAccess Manager interface can be minimized to take up as little screen real estate as
possible. To minimize the interface, select "Minimum" from the "View" menu.
To return the VZAccess Manager interface to the normal size, select "Minimum" from the "View"
menu again.
5.4 THE TOOLS 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.
• Add Other: This is used to create a regular dial-up connection from scratch.
• Edit: This is used to edit properties of any dial-up connection.
• Copy: See section on Using Dial-Up Connections.
Note: These options are only applicable if using a WWAN device (Wireless Phone and cable or
1xRTT/CDMA PC
Card) that supports dial-up accounts.
5.5 THE OPTIONS MENU
Refresh Networks: This causes VZAccess Manager to verify devices connected and to scan for
available Networks. Use this feature if you connected your equipment after launching VZAccess
Manager. Pressing the F6 function key can also access this option.
Refresh Signal Levels: This causes VZAccess Manager to query signal levels and update it's
display. This will also update the battery display for your WWAN device if it is not in an active
data session. Signal levels are automatically refreshed when you launch VZAccess Manager,
connect or disconnect. Pressing the F5 function key can also access this option.
Statistics: If you selected to detect and install Wi-Fi during installation, there will be a Wi-Fi
statistics tab with additional information and tools that are helpful in the event any
troubleshooting of the connection is required. You can view key statistics including bandwidth
and your IP address information, release your IP address, renew your IP address. If you