User Guide It’s Fast. It’s Mobile. High-Speed Wireless Internet for the PC5220 Wireless PC Card Modem Contact Monet Mobile Networks for Customer Support at 1 866 AT MONET (1-866-286-6638) or support@monetmobile.com Version 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Welcome to the Mobile Connection Manager About this Guide Checklist About your Monet Broadband Wireless PC Card Modem (PC5220) What is the Mobile Connection Manager? Caring for your PC5220 What is CDMA? The Basics 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 II.
V. Understanding Alert Windows Call Dropped Alert Software Mismatch Alert Power On Card Alert Connection in Progress Alert Reset Call Log Information 20 20 20 20 21 21 VI. Networking and Dial-up Connections Windows Networking 22 VII. Frequently Asked Questions 22 VIII. Regulatory Information and Safety and Hazards 24 IX. Licensing Agreement 26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright© 2003 AirPrime, Inc.
1 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of Monet Broadband. The enclosed Monet Broadband Wireless PC Card Modem, model PC5220 enables you to communicate wirelessly from your laptop at blazing speeds. Now that you are equipped with a Monet Broadband wireless modem, you no longer need to carry chargers, cables, telephone jack converters, and batteries. Before you begin installation, double check that you have the following contents.
2 About your Monet Broadband Wireless PC Card Modem, Model PC5220 The PC5220 is a wireless PC Card modem designed to fit into a Type II PC Card slot available on most laptop PCs. This uniquely designed card allows you to connect to the Internet, send and receive email efficiently, connect to your company’s network, and maximize productivity when away from the office.
3 What is the Mobile Connection Manager? The Mobile Connection Manager is a user-friendly application designed to assist you in managing the PC5220. With this application you can easily monitor and customize your connections. The Mobile Connection Manager software guides you through the wireless connection process.
4 Monet is deploying a standards-based network in the PCS band (1.9 GHz) that is optimized for data and utilizes CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology, a 3G wireless standard developed by QUALCOMM. Monet Broadband supports data transmission service giving users high-speed Internet access with average speed ranging from 300 to 700 kbps. Monet chose CDMA technology because of its clear path to high-speed, packet-based data transmission and the ability to maximize spectrum efficiency.
5 II. Installing the Mobile Connection Manager and PC5220 on Your Laptop PC Installation Precautions WARNING: DO NOT insert the PC5220 before you install the Mobile Connection Manager software onto your Laptop PC. Once you install the Mobile Connection Manager software, you will be prompted to insert the PC5220 into the Type II PC Card slot. WARNING: Once the card is inserted, do not physically remove the PC5220 from the PC Card slot until you have completed the Unplug/Eject process.
6 System Requirements Before you begin the installation process, check that your Laptop PC supports the following system requirements. 1. Your PC5220 functions in Laptop PCs with these Windows® operating systems: Windows® 98SE/ME/XP/2000 NOTE: This card is not designed to function in handhelds and Pocket PCs and does not support Windows CE, SMS or voice services. 2.
7 6. If you prefer to have the Mobile Connection Manager launch automatically each time your laptop PC starts up, click to checkmark the Run Mobile Connection Manager at Start up checkbox. If you prefer to add the Mobile Connection Manager shortcut to your desktop, click to checkmark the Desktop Shortcut checkbox. Click Next. ® NOTE— Windows 2000 and XP only: Please read the “Signature Not Found” notice and click OK to proceed. 7.
8 Connecting the PC5220 and Drivers to your Laptop PC WARNING: Once the card is inserted, do not physically remove the PC5220 until you have completed the Unplug/Eject process. Removing the card improperly may cause a fatal error. Note: Before inserting the PC5220 into your laptop PC’s PC Card slot, it is recommended that you remove the Installation CD from your CD-ROM drive. driver: a driver acts like a translator between the device and programs that use the device. 1.
9 NOTE: You may hear a short beep each time the PC5220 is inserted and removed from your laptop PC. This is normal. It is an audible notification from your laptop PC communicating that it recognizes new hardware. 2.
10 Note: If you have not activated your PC5220, an Activation Alert Notification will be displayed once you click the Connect button explaining that you must activate your card in order to establish a session. Note: "No Service" message is displayed when the PC5220 cannot locate the network. "Connected" message is displayed once a connection is established. 4. To end the connection, click the Disconnect button. 5.
11 3. Select Exit from the menu. (This will close the Mobile Connection Manager and the icon will disappear from the system tray). 4. After the Mobile Connection Manager has exited, left-click on the "Unplug/Eject Hardware" in the system tray. 5. A menu will appear.
12 III. Using the Mobile Connection Manager My 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).
13 1. Signal Strength Indicator The Signal Strength icon displays when the Mobile Connection Manager is turned on. The bars indicate the strength of the radio signal. Four bars signify that the signal strength is at its maximum peak. The strength will change depending on where you are. This displays when no signal is available or when the Mobile Connection Manager is turned off. The antenna symbol is red and the bars are dimmed.
14 3. Roaming Status The Roaming Status icon indicates the roaming status of your PC5220. When you are roaming, you are using the network of another service provider that offers coverage outside of your local coverage area. This typically happens when you are out of your coverage area. When the indicator is “on” (solid black) you are roaming within a “preferred” roaming area. When the icon is blinking, you are roaming within a CDMA network, but not in a “preferred” zone.
15 7. Service Status Dialog Box The Service Status Dialog Box explains the current status of your PC5220. 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.
16 Understanding the Action Buttons The Action Buttons allow you to customize the Mobile Connection Manager and monitor your connections. 1. Settings The Settings tool allows you to customize the Mobile Connection Manager. Once you click on this button a pop-up window with two tabs will appear: General About 1.
17 1 . 2 : S e t t i n g s : Ab o u t T a b The About Tab provides useful information about the your device and provides direct access to a digital Help file. See Settings, Help (Page 17) 2. Call Log The Call Log lists a summary of all data calls made. A Window table appears displaying the following columns: Column Name OnScreen Format Description Call Type 3G 2G Indicates the type of call initiated. Click on the Column name to sort by Call Type.
18 4. System Tray Shortcut When viewing the Mobile Connection Manager in Full Mode, you have the option to “ close” the Full Mode window and monitor the Mobile Connection Manager from the System Tray Mode. The icon located in the System Tray communicates your connection status similarly to the Service Status dialog in Full Mode. By clicking on this shortcut, you are activating the System Tray Mode. IV.
19 Off- When the icon appears gray this means that the power to the card is off Mobile Connection Manager: Card is Off No card is detected Mobile Connection Manager: Insert Card 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. .
20 V. 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.
21 Connection in Progress Alert A "Connection in Progress" or "Connection is still Active" alert message occurs if you attempt to select “Exit” or “Power Off” from the System Tray shortcut menu prior to terminating your connection. When a connection is in progress, you cannot exit or power off the PC5220 without first terminating the connection by clicking the Disconnect button from the Full Mode view or shortcut menu from the System Tray icon.
22 VI. Networking and Dial-up Connections Windows Networking After installation of the Mobile Connection Manager and drivers, Windows® “Network and Dial Up Connections” will automatically create a default connection profile. In order to create new connection profile, you will need to consult the Microsoft Help files. VII.
23 How do I un-install the Mobile Connection Manager ? Before you attempt to un-install the software, ensure that you have powered off the card and exited the Mobile Connection Manager. Uninstalling the Mobile Connection Manager software: Windows XP 1. Go to: Start>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs 2. Select Mobile Connection Manager and click Change/Remove 3. Next select Remove and click OK to proceed when prompted 4.
24 VIII. Regulatory Information and Safety This Section outlines important regulatory notices concerning your new PC Card. A. 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.
25 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. “Appareils Numeriques,” NMB-003 edictee par le ministre de Communications.
26 X. Licensing Information A. Licensing Information AIRPRIME INCORPORATED MOBILE CONNECTION MANAGER FOR THE PC5220 LICENSE AGREEMENT ATTENTION: CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT. BY CLICKING ON THE “YES” BUTTON OF THE LICENSING AGREEMENT WINDOW OR BY INSTALLING THIS APPLICATION, YOU INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND THAT YOU INTEND TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
You acknowledge and agree that you have no rights to any upgrades, modifications, enhancements or revisions that AirPrime may make to Mobile Connection Manager. AirPrime has no obligation to provide any support of any sort. 7. NO LIABILITY. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS APPLICATION IS ASSUMED BY YOU.
