Quick Start Manual

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When do I use the extension cable?
If the orientation of your computer’s USB port or the thick-
ness of your computer are such that pressure is applied
to the end or side of the AirCard 313U, you may damage
the AirCard 313U or your computer. In such cases, do not
insert the AirCard 313U directly into your computer’s USB
port. Use the USB extension cable and laptop clip instead.
What are some ways I can optimize my data
usage?
• Close any unnecessary applications running in the
background.
• Set the web browser’s home page to a web site with
minimal graphics (e.g. Google
™
).
• Confi gure automatic software updates to notify you
before installation begins.
• Confi gure Outlook
®
, Entourage
®
, or Mail to retrieve
emails less frequently or to retrieve them manually.
• Confi gure Outlook, Entourage, or Mail to download
email headers only (i.e. not the full email).
What tools are available to help me monitor
my data usage?
You can keep track of your data usage in Watcher. For
details, see the User Guide (available in Windows — Start
> All Programs > Sierra Wireless and in Mac Finder,
select Applications > Sierra Wireless).
You can set Watcher to automatically check for updates.
For more information see the Watcher Help (select Help >
Help topics. )