User`s guide

16 Section 2A: Installing the Software
Getting Started
Before you can use your Sprint PCS Connection Card, you must first install the
card's software and configure the card for your computer. The installation process
consists of:
䢇 Software installation - Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software on
your computer (described in this section).
䢇 Card insertion and driver installation - Starting the Sprint PCS Connection
Manager software and inserting the Sprint PCS Connection Card, which
automatically installs the drivers on your computer.
䢇 Card activation and provisioning - Activating your Sprint PCS account and
configuring your Sprint PCS Connection Card to use your account (see “Setting
Up Service” on page 23).
1. If the installation CD is not already in your CD-ROM drive, insert it.
The CD should autostart.
If the CD does not autostart, select Start > Run and enter d:\AC580SCM.Msi,
where d is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
NOTE:
For comprehensive instructions on installing the Sprint PCS Connection
Manager software and activating the card, see the Getting Started guide.
CAUTION:
Do not insert the Sprint PCS Connection Card into your PC Card slot before
installing the software.
NOTE:
If you’re running Windows 2000, you must be logged in with administrative
privileges to install the software. If you’re running Windows XP, you may
require administrative privileges, depending on your XP settings.