User guide

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THE BASICS THE BASICS
Getting Started
B. If a screen appears stating that your wireless device is
not activated yet, click “Activate” for the Over-The-Air
(OTA) activation process to take place. Once activation
is completed, click “Next” and “Finish” to complete and
exit the Setup Wizard.
Outside of the U.S. and Canada
1. Ensure VZAccess Manager and activation are complete per
‘Getting Started’ section prior to leaving the U.S.
2. I nsert GlobalAccess wireless device together with SIM card.
See section ‘Installing the SIM Card’.
3. Launch VZAccess Manager, if not already running.
4. A message appears to confirm ExpressCard. Click Yes.
VZAccess Manager now searches for a network (may take a
few minutes).
5. Verify that you are in a suitable coverage area. Click
‘Options’ tab, select ‘Test WWAN device’.
6. Select VZGlobal link in the Wireless Networks window.
Double click on this or click Connect. The word ‘Connected’
appears at the bottom left of the VZAccess Manager
window when a connection is established. If not within
coverage, a ‘No Service’ message appears. Please ensure
you are in a suitable coverage area. For other issues refer
to the troubleshooting section of the VZAccess Manager
User Guide.
Wireless Device Overview
With your new wireless device and your notebook computer,
a wireless Internet connection is virtually always at your
fingertips. Refer to the User Guide on the installation CD to
see how easy it is to get connected.
Inserting Your Wireless Device
After you get your software up and running, open VZAccess
Manager and you’re ready to begin using your wireless device.
Start by holding it along the edges and insert it into your
notebook computer’s USB port. If your wireless device comes
equipped with an antenna, then fully extend the antenna.
Your computer’s operating system will signal that it’s ready
to make a network connection.
Establishing Conne ctions
You’re ready to take off once your wireless device is properly
inserted. Launch VZAccess Manager by double-clicking
the VZAccess Manager icon on your notebook computer’s
desktop. The VZAccess Manager application window displays
the connection options. Select the connection: “Verizon
Wireless — VZAccess.” Then just click the “Connect” button
when it becomes enabled. VZAccess Manager may take a
moment to establish a connection, but will show a connection
message when enabled.