User's Manual

Installing the Modem Software 9
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7. Click Finish to exit the installation program.
8. Insert the Merlin for GPRS modem into your computer’s PC Card slot. Windows will display
the Found New Hardware window, shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11 Found New Hardware window
Windows will install the necessary drivers in order for your Merlin for GPRS modem to connect
to the network.
You can now use the Modem Manager software to configure and control your modem. To access
the Modem Manager software, double-click the Modem Manager desktop icon (if you requested
the shortcut be placed on your desktop), or select Start !
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Merlin GPRS !
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! GPRS Modem Manager.
Please see Using Connection Profiles on page 25 for further instructions.
Installing the GPRS Modem Manager Software
on Windows NT 4.0
Before you begin the installation procedure, verify you have the following items.
• Windows NT 4.0 (service pack 6). See www.windowsupdates.microsoft.com for updates.
• Merlin for GPRS PC Card modem,
• Type II PC Card slot,
• Internet browser software (for example Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5),
• GPRS/GSM account with a service provider.
Note:
Depending on the operating system you are using, you may be prompted to restart your com-
puter in order to complete the installation procedure. Click Yes to restart your computer
immediately. Once your computer has restarted, continue with Step 8.
Note:
Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 does not support plug and play. Before you can operate the
Merlin for GPRS modem, you must first install a third-party PC card enabling application (e.g.
TouchStone® CardWare™: http://www.touchstone-sc.com/products/products.htm)
You need to install the PC card-enabling software before you insert the PC Card modem into
your Type II PC card slot. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the PC card
enabling software. The installation procedure below uses TouchStone® CardWare™ as an
example.