UMW190 User Manual (Hardware)
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING UMW190................................................3 About this User Manual.............................................................4 Product Overview ......................................................................4 What’s Inside the Product Package .......................................4 Introduction to Wireless UMW190 USB Modem....................5 Product Features.........................................................................
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CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING UMW190 About this User Manual Product Overview What’s Inside the Product Package Introduction to Wireless UMW190 USB Modem Product Features Product Handling Configuration
BEFORE USING UMW190 ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL ■ About this User Manual You will find all the information you need to install and use the UMW190 in this user manual. Before using the UMW190, you must properly install the UMW190 software by closely following the installation instructions. Instructions • Install the UMW190 software before using the UMW190 USB Device with your notebook or PC. The installation software is included in the device. Installation may take a few minutes.
INTRODUCTION TO UMW190 USB MODEM BEFORE USING UMW190 ■ Introduction to Wireless UMW190 USB Modem The Verizon Wireless UMW190 is designed for your notebook or PC’s USB port, which is available in most models. The UMW190 can be used to access the Internet, your company’s intranet, or you can use it to send and receive email. It is extremely useful when you are away from the office, on the road, or wherever a wireline Internet access is not readily available.
BEFORE USING UMW190 Product features ■ Product Features • Power management: The UMW190 utilizes power management and system overhead reduction functions provided by the USB interface for maximum power savings. • Antenna design: Efficient, innovative internal antenna design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to network signals.
Product Handling BEFORE USING UMW190 • Supports Windows 2000, XP and Vista systems with installed host software and driver. • Compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.X (Tiger), 10.5.X (Leopard) or higher. • Provides Verizon Mobile Broadband and NationalAccess network service (where available). ■ Product Handling 1 Do not put any adhesive label on the USB connector. It may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside the notebook or PC USB port.
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING UMW190 Precautions Recommended System Requirements USING THE SIM CARD Installing Software REMOVING UMW190 USB Modem Extension Cable
INSTALLING UMW190 Precautions ■ Precautions 1 For the first time use, insert the UMW190 into the USB port and install the software on your computer. When you complete the software installation, you are ready to use this device as USB modem. 2 Once the modem has been inserted into the notebook or PC, do not remove it without first completing the unplugging/ejection process.
USING THE SIM CARD INSTALLING UMW190 ■ USING THE SIM CARD TO INSTALL THE SIM CARD 1 Open the protective cover with your finger tip and locate the SIM card to the right side of the device. 2 Insert the SIM card into the slot with gold contacts facing up. 3 Gently push the card in until it clicks into place and close the card slot. TO REMOVE THE SIM CARD 1 Open the protective cover with your finger tip and turn it to show card slot. 2 Gently push in the SIM card one time until it pops-up.
INSTALLING UMW190 Installing Software ■ Installing Software Installation • If you install VZAccess Manager, it will install the USB Driver for the UMW190. Follow the instructions from VZAccess Manager for installation. • It is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you insert or remove the UMW190. It is an audible notification that your PC recognizes the new hardware. ■ REMOVING UMW190 After your session is over and you disconnect from the network, you’re ready to safely remove your wireless device.
USB Modem Extension Cable INSTALLING UMW190 ■ USB Modem Extension Cable The UMW190 USB Modem package includes an extension USB Y-shaped cable. Although the cable is not required for use with your UMW190 modem, it offers increased performance for your UMW190 modem under certain operating conditions. Simply insert the USB connector into the USB port of your computing device to deliver power boost, increased RF performance, and to solve clearance issues.
USB Modem INSTALLING UMW190 Extension Cable 3 The device is connected to and powered by the computer as soon as the USB cable is plugged properly into the appropriate Type A USB port(s). 4 Launch VZAccess Manager and click Connect.
CHAPTER 3 REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION Regulatory Notices Operating Conditions Warnings and Cautions Safety Precautions
Regulatory and Safety Regulatory Notices INFORMATIONS ■ Regulatory Notices UMW190 complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC rules. It has been tested with the typical personal computer with a USB port. This USB device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. If you use this USB device in any other configuration, the FCC RF Exposure compliance limit can be exceeded.
Warnings and Cautions Regulatory and Safety INFORMATIONS ■ Warnings and Cautions 1 Modifying or changing this USB device without express authorization can nullify compliance with RF exposure guidelines. 2 This USB device has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when appropriately installed.
Regulatory and Safety Warnings and INFORMATIONS Cautions 5 If you have purchased this product under a United States Government contract, it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (C)(1)(ii) of Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFARs) Section 252.227-7013 for Department of Defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FARs) Section 52.227-19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations.
safety precautions Regulatory and Safety INFORMATIONS ■ Safety Precautions 1 Data transmission and reception cannot be guaranteed because of the nature of wireless communications. Data can be delayed, corrupted or lost during transmission.
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CHAPTER 4 APPENDIX GlosSary Specific Absorption rates (SAR) SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE Declaration of Conformity (R & TTE)
APPENDIX GlosSary ■ GlosSary Analog Coverage An area where analog service is available. Analog phones usually indicate signal strength on an indicator in the phone’s display when receiving an analog signal. Browser The software that allows you to view the Internet; contains navigator commands such as forward and back; examples include Netscape, Microsoft Explorer.
GlosSary APPENDIX Internet A cooperatively run, globally distributed collection of computer networks that exchange information via a common set of rules for exchanging data (Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol or TCP/IP). Intranet An intranet is a web site created by a business, which posts its own company information in a secure part of the Internet that only employees or other authorized users can reach. Intranets are generally protected by firewalls. Kbps Kilobits per second.
APPENDIX GlosSary POP3 e-mail Protocol used by ISP’s mail servers to manage e-mail for subscribers. E-mail clients such as Microsoft Outlook support POP3. Proxy Settings A specific I.P. address that allows access to a secured enterprise network. The proxy settings provide directions to a computer so that it can locate an address and access information and services, which exist at that location.
Specific Absorption rates (SAR) APPENDIX ■ Specific Absorption rates (SAR) Maximum: SAR 1.06 W/kg CDMA835 Body SAR 0.893 W/kg PCS1900 Body SAR 1.13 W/kg GSM850 Body SAR 0.819 W/kg EGSM900 THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS AND EUROPEAN UNION (EU) STANDARDS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
APPENDIX Specific Absorption rates (SAR) wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE APPENDIX The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this guide demonstrates your device’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. ■ SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE Body worn operation This device was tested in multiple notebook computer configurations with USB port configurations for typical nearbody operations with the back of the USB Modem kept 5mm from body.
APPENDIX SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE INTERFERENCE TO MEDICAL DIVICES Certain electronic equipment may be shielded against RF signal from you wireless phone. (pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and so on) Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic system in motor vehicles. EXPOSURE TO RF ENERGY Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Declaration of Conformity APPENDIX ■ Declaration of Conformity (R & TTE) We, PANTECH&CURITEL COMMUNICATION, INC. declare under our sole responsibility that the product Product Name: UMW190 Product Type: USB Modem to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950-1 : 2001 + A11 :2004 EMC EN 301 489-1 V 1.6.1 (2005-09) EN 301 489-7 V 1.3.1 (2005-11) EN 301 489-24 V 1.3.