1 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Welcome to the Mobile Connection Manager About this Guide Checklist Owner Records About your PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem What is the Mobile Connection Manager? Caring for your PC3220 What is CDMA The Basics 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC3220 on Your Notebook PC Installation Precautions System Requirements Installing the Mobile Connection Manager Software Installing Fourelle Venturi Data Compression Connecting the PC3220 and Driv
2 Table of Contents CHAPTER 4 System Tray Mode (Connection Status Icon and Menu) System Tray Icon System Tray Menu 22 22 23 CHAPTER 5 Understanding Alert Windows Express NetworkSM (1xRTT) and Quick 2 NetSM (14.
3 CHAPTER 1 Welcome to the Mobile Connection Manager Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the PC3220 Wireless PC Card Modem! The PC3220 is a dual band CDMA2000 1X product that enables you to communicate wirelessly from your laptop. Now that you are equipped with a wireless modem, you no longer need to carry chargers, cables, telephone jack converters, and batteries. This product is simple to install and use.
4 Unique Antenna Design The PC3220 includes a proprietary antenna design that optimizes data rate transfer speeds, sensitivity, and increases power efficiency. Other Features and Benefits § A Type II PCMCIA format supporting the CardBus I/O interface § Supports North American CDMA Cellular (800 MHz) and PCS (1900 MHz) bands (analog not supported) § Based on the QUALCOMM MSM5100 chipset § Supports IS-95A/B and CDMA2000 1xRTT Release 0 § Optimized data rates of up to 153.
5 services of the Internet. The PC3220 is a high performance card that enables you to both send and receive data/email at maximum network rates. Often times when using a dial-up connection, a "network busy" signal appears. That's because there are "bottlenecks" slowing down the network. With the spread spectrum technology of CDMA these frustrating bottlenecks are eliminated. In fact, CDMA technology allows a network to handle more calls than competing digital technologies.
6 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC3220 on Your Notebook PC Installation Precautions WARNING: DO NOT insert the PC3220 before you install the Mobile Connection Manager software onto your notebook PC. Once you install the Mobile Connection Manager software, you will be prompted to insert the PC3220 into the Type II PC Card slot. CAUTION: Before beginning the installation process, it is recommended that you quit all open applications.
7 2. In order to install the PC3220 and the Mobile Connection Manager software, these minimum system resources are required: Card slots: Disk-Drive: Memory: Disk Space: Processor: Dial Up Networking: Type II PC Card slot (Cardbus) CD-ROM 32 MB 14MB Pentium 150MHz or higher DUN bound to TCP/IP NOTE - Windows 98: You may need the original Microsoft Windows 98 Installation CD.
8 If you prefer to install Venturi later: Windows 2000/XP: If you choose to install Venturi later, select No and click Finish. Now proceed to step 18. Your notebook PC will not restart. Windows ME: If you choose to install Venturi later, select No and click Yes to restart your PC. Continue to step 18, once your PC restarts. Windows 98: You will need to manually install the Venturi software should you decide to install at this time or later: a. Once the "Installation Complete" screen appears, click Finish.
9 soon as the Internet connection is terminated and you have disconnected, the Venturi will return to the “off” icon. Tip: The Settings tool in the Mobile Connection Manager allows you to control the use of Venturi, offering the option to enable or disable the data compression software. See page 19, Understanding Action Buttons. 17. Allow your computer to fully reboot before proceeding with the insertion of the PC3220 PC Card and drivers. 18.
10 driver: a program that extends the operating system to support a device such as a PC Card; or a program that enables an application to use a device such as a printer. Hardware devices such as PC Cards must each have the proper driver installed in order to run. 2. A driver acts like a translator between the device and programs that use the device. 1. Insert the PC3220 into your notebook PC’s PC Card Slot with the label facing up.
11 Account Activation with Verizon Wireless Once the PC3220 is properly inserted into the Type II PC Card slot of your notebook PC, the Activation Wizard will automatically appear. (In order to use your PC3220, you must have an account set up with Verizon Wireless). The process of setting up an account is called activation. Follow these steps for activation: The Activation Wizard ‘Welcome’ window provides two methods for activation: ‘Auto Activation’ and ‘Manual Activation’.
12 Establishing a Connection 1. Once you have properly inserted the PC3220 into your notebook PC's Type II PC Card slot (See Installing the Drivers to your Notebook PC), the Mobile Connection Manager will notify that it is ready to connect to the network. 2. Select your network connection preference from the pull down menu and then click Connect in order to establish a connection. 3. The Mobile Connection Manager will take a few moments to connect to the network.
13 Note: A "No Service" message is displayed when the PC3220 cannot locate the network. "Connected" message is displayed once a connection is established. Powering OFF/ON the PC3220 In order to Power Off the Mobile Connection Manager click on the System Tray Icon and the System Tray Menu will appear. Select Power Off Card. In order to Power On the Mobile Connection Manager, click Power On Card.
14 2. Select Exit from the menu. (The icon will disappear from the system tray). 3. After the Mobile Connection Manager has exited, go to the system tray and click on the Unplug and Eject Hardware icon. Windows 2000 & ME Windows XP Windows 98SE 4. A menu will appear: Windows 98 and ME ONLY: Select "Stop AirPrime USB Open Host Controller" Windows 2000 ONLY: Select “ Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller” Windows XP ONLY: Select “ Lucent USB OpenHost Controller” 5.
15 CHAPTER 3 Using the Mobile Connection Manager The Mobile Connection Manager is turned on automatically when your laptop starts up, unless you turned this option “off” in the previous section, Software Installation. This view of the Mobile Connection is called Full Mode. An alternate view, called the System Tray Mode, is described later in this section, titled: System Tray Mode (Connection Status Icon and Menu).
16 When no signal is available, the antenna symbol will change to red and the bars will be dimmed.
17 When the indicator is “off” (dimmed), you are within the local coverage area of Verizon Wireless. You are not roaming. Note: Your coverage area and billing charges depend upon your Verizon Wireless and the type of account you have. There may be surcharges for roaming service that varies based on whether you are in a preferred roaming area or a non-preferred roaming area.
18 Service Status Dialog Description Associated icon graphic Please insert Card No card is detected The system tray icon displays gray Card is Off PC Card is powered off The system tray icon displays gray Ready Service is available or appear in the Indicator area and the system tray icon displays blue No Service No service is available Connecting Attempting to make a connection Connected A connection is established (Quick 2 Net, Express Network active or dormant) Dormant/Connected A conn
19 Settings The Settings tool allows you to customize the Mobile Connection Manager.
20 These three headers are displayed in the window: • Profile Name • Profile Number • Default profile (shows a checkbox for the default profile) Connection Profiles Buttons Button Function/Action Add Opens the Connection Profile Edit Window if you wish to add a new dial up connection profile. Delete If you prefer to delete one of the dial-up connection profiles, select the profile and click Delete. If no profile is selected, the button will be dimmed.
21 Column Name On-Screen Format Description Call Type Express Network Quick 2 Net Dial-up Networking Indicates the type of call initiated. Click on the Column name to sort by Call Type. Connection Name Text From Connection Profiles list (Express Network or Quick 2 Net) Phone number 15 digits Destination phone number or Caller ID, if available. For Quick 2 Net calls, this will be the number dialed. Date and Time YYYY MMM DD hh:mm am(or pm) Date when the data call was made.
22 CHAPTER 4 System Tray Mode (Connection Status Icon and Menu) system tray: also known as the “status area,” the system tray is the section to the right of the Start button on your desktop. If you prefer to close the Full Mode view of the Mobile Connection Manager, you can still monitor your connections with the System Tray icon. This section outlines the functions of the System Tray icon and the System Tray shortcut menu.
23 System Tray Menu By clicking on the System Tray icon, a menu becomes visible. Below is a list explaining the functions of each menu option. .
24 CHAPTER 5 Understanding Alert Windows Alerts that are generated by the Mobile Connection Manager explain effects of certain actions you are enabling by selecting particular functions. You generally can exit an alert by selecting Yes, No or OK. You also have the option to “turn off” an alert either from the alert window itself, or by manually shutting it off.
25 When this alert message appears, click Yes and your connection will be automatically terminated. Continue with your intended action. Click No to dismiss the alert message and keep the Mobile Connection Manager power on and connection active. Delete Connection Profile Confirmation If you decide to delete a dial-up connection from your Connection Profiles, a confirmation message will appear. Select Yes to delete the selected profile and return to the Connection Profile Tab.
26 CHAPTER 6 Networking and Dial-up Connections Windows Networking After installation of the Mobile Connection Manager and drivers, the two default connection profiles (Express Network (1xRTT) and Quick 2 Net (14.4kbps)) will appear automatically on the Windows® “Network and Dial Up Connections” window. If you have added a new connection profile, it will also be displayed in this window. In order to create new connection profile, you will need to consult the Microsoft® Help files located in the Start Menu.
27 CHAPTER 7 Frequently Asked Questions Here are some answers to common questions regarding the PC3220: What is the Mobile Connection Manager? The Mobile Connection Manager is an application designed to assist you in managing the PC3220. With this application you can easily monitor and customize your connections. My PC3220 becomes noticeably hot after using it for a while, is this normal? Like all PC Cards, the PC3220 generates heat in its normal operation and is also heated by the host computer.
28 Venturi server is implemented, you will notice an increase in the speed of your data connections. Am I able to make phone/voice calls with the PC3220? No, this particular model is designed for data calls only. Windows 98 Only: When attempting to Un-install or Install the Mobile Connection Manager on my Windows 98 operating system, I receive the following error: Un-installation error on Win98 with PowerControl.dll OR Installation error on Win98 with PowerControl.
29 CHAPTER 8 Regulatory Information and Safety This Section outlines important regulatory notices concerning your new PC Card. Regulatory Notices This device complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC rules. This PC card has been tested with the typical laptop computer with the side loading PCMCIA bay. This PC card must not be co-location or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Use of this device in any other configuration may exceed the FCC RF Exposure compliance limit.
30 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help WARNING- This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur.
31 CHAPTER 9 Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Humidity: Vibration stability: Drop: Contact discharge (Level 2): Air discharge (Level 3): - 20° to 60° C - 30° to 65°C 60° @ 15 - 95 % RH Sinusoidal vibration @ 15g peak Mechanical shock @ 50g peak 1 meter on vinyl surface +/- 1.
32 WNP (wireless number portability): No Support Mechanical Specifications Dimensions (W x L x H): Weight: Power button: Headset jack: LED: Antenna: 54mm x 117mm x 5mm 40g No support No support Red/Green Vertically polarized dipole
33 CHAPTER 10 Licensing Information Licensing Information AIRPRIME INCORPORATED MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER FOR THE PC3220 LICENSE AGREEMENT ATTENTION: CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT.
34 PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND (B) ANY WARRANTY THAT MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER IS DELIVERED FREE OF ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIMS BY WAY OF INFRINGEMENT OR OTHERWISE. AIRPRIME DOES NOT WARRANT NOR MAKE ANY CONDITION OR REPRESENTATIONS THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LICENSEE, THAT THE OPERATION OF MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR VIRUS FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER WILL BE CORRECTED.
35 10. GENERAL. This Agreement is the entire agreement with respect to this application and supercedes any other agreements or discussions, oral or written. This Agreement may not be changed except by a written amendment signed by you and us. No provision of this Agreement may be waived except in writing by the party giving the waiver. Only a signing officer of AirPrime has the authority on our behalf to change or waive this Agreement.
36 CHAPTER 11 Limited Warranty Audiovox Communications Corp.
37 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE TIME THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED OR REPLACED. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
