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O2 Connection Manager Help for

Mac OS X

O2ConnectionManagerallowsyoutomanageandmonitor

theconnectionbetweenyourmodemandthenetworkby:

• Determiningsignalstrength,roamingstatus,3Ghigh‐

speeddataavailability,andothernetworkconnection

parameters

• Initiatingandendingdatacalls

Install O2 Connection Manager

ToinstallO2ConnectionManager:

1. Double‐clicktheinstallerpackageandfollowtheon‐

screeninstructions.

Launch O2 Connection Manager

TolaunchO2C onnectionManager:

1. Navigateto

Applications > O2 Connection Manger.

2. Double‐click

O2 Connection Manager.

Tips

To keep the O2 Connection Manager icon in the dock

1. LaunchO2ConnectionManager.

2. ClickandholdtheO2ConnectionManagericoninthe

dock.

3. Fromthepop‐upmenu,select

Keep in Dock.

To start O2 Connection Manager automatically at login

1. LaunchO2ConnectionManager.

2. ClickandholdtheO2ConnectionManagericoninthe

dock.

3. Fromthepop‐upmenu,select

Open at Login.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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O2 Connection Manager Help for Mac OS X O2 Connection Manager allows you to manage and monitor the connection between your modem and the network by: • Determining signal strength, roaming status, 3G high‐ speed data availability, and other network connection parameters • Initiating and ending data calls Install O2 Connection Manager To install O2 Connection Manager: 1. Double‐click the installer package and follow the on‐ screen instructions.
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Close O2 Connection Manager To close O2 Connection Manager: 1. Select O2 Connection Manager > Quit O2 Connection Manager. Upgrade O2 Connection Manager New versions of O2 Connection Manager become available from time to time. You can download the new versions free from the Sierra Wireless website. To upgrade the O2 Connection Manager software: 1. Select O2 Connection Manager > About O2 Connection Manager. Note the software version number. 2. Go to www.sierrawireless.com/support. 3.
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O2 Connection Manager Help for Mac OS Interpret status icons The main window uses these indicators: Device status. If an icon of the modem with an “X” is displayed, O2 Connection Manager is unable to detect the modem. This indicates that the modem is not fully inserted into the computer. You may be able to resolve this problem by removing the modem and re-inserting it. Signal strength and service status.
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Connect to the network 1. Use the drop‐down list to select a profile and click Connect. Note: If you have a pre-paid wireless account, you’ll need to have credit in your account before you can connect. See Pre-paid wireless accounts for more details. To end a high‐speed connection, click Disconnect. The first time you connect to the network Mac OS X 10.5.x The first time you click Connect, you may see a pop‐up window that says “A new network interface has been detected.” If this window appears: 1.
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O2 Connection Manager Help for Mac OS Set preferences To change O2 Connection Manager preferences, open O2 Connection Manager > Preferences. Turn radio off on exit When this option is enabled, the radio transmitter/receiver turns off when you exit O2 Connection Manager. If you do not need to receive or send data after shutting O2 Connection Manager down, using this option helps to extend the computer’s battery life. To enable (or disable) this option: 1.
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2. Use the links on the My Account window to: · Check your balance · Add to your balance · View your balance history The options on this window and the methods of adding to your balance vary, depending on your service provider.
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O2 Connection Manager Help for Mac OS 2. Select O2 Connection Manager > Preferences > Profiles. 3. Click the add button (+). 4. Select your carrier from the drop‐down list. 5. If you have been given specific values for any of the following fields, enter them now: · Profile Name (any meaningful description of the profile, such as the name of your carrier) · User Name, if applicable · Password, if applicable · APN (Check with your carrier for specific requirements for the user name and password.
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2. Select O2 Connection Manager > Preferences > Profiles. 3. Select a profile and click the delete button (‐). 4. Click Apply. Note: If the delete button is unavailable, the profile you have selected is a locked profile that cannot be edited or deleted. Change the default profile The default profile is used if you click Connect without selecting a profile. To change which profile is the default: 1. Select O2 Connection Manager > Preferences > Profiles. 2.
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O2 Connection Manager Help for Mac OS Select networks manually and automatically Depending on your location, you may be within the coverage area of several networks. By default, the modem automatically selects a network based on your account and network avail‐ ability. If you prefer, you can set O2 Connection Manager to display a list of detected networks, from which you can select the network you want to use. Your ability to obtain service on any network is dependent on your account.
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If SIM security is enabled, you are asked to enter your PIN before you can access O2 Connection Manager. To enable SIM security: Note: If SIM security is enabled and you fail to enter the correct PIN number within the designated number of attempts, your SIM card will be disabled and become unusable. If that happens, contact your carrier. 1. Select O2 Connection Manager > Preferences > SIM. 2. Select Enable SIM Security. 3. Click OK. 4. Enter the PIN. 5. Click OK.
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O2 Connection Manager Help for Mac OS Insufficient signal strength Insufficient signal strength may be because: • You are outside the network coverage area. • You are in or near a structure that is blocking the signal. • You are near a device that is causing radio signal inter‐ ference. • A network or account problem is preventing you from obtaining service. Searching... If you see “Searching...” continuously, you may be out of the coverage area.
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O2 Connection Manager Help for Mac OS New and confirmation PIN are different When you change a PIN, you must enter the new PIN number twice. O2 Connection Manager displays the message, “The new PIN and confirmation PIN are different. Please try again.” if the PINs you enter are not the same. Please ask your carrier about PUK code A SIM becomes blocked when SIM security is enabled and the wrong PIN is entered three times.