User Manual for Toughbook with integrated SB555 CDMA modem KYL-SUM02252004
Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Table of Contents Introduction ……………………………………………………………………….. 1 Getting Started ……………………………………………………………………….. 2 Installation ……………………………………………………………………….. 3 Activation ……………………………………………………………………….. 5 Using WatcherTM ……………………………………………………………………….. 6 LED Indicators and Modem Specifications KYL-SUM02252004 …………………………………………...
1: Introduction 1 The Sierra Wireless SB555 OEM CDMA modem is an embedded wireless modem for cellular and North American PCS networks. It enhances the functionality of your Toughbook by adding high speed wireless data service. The SB555 modem functions as a wireless network card. It allows you to connect to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and connect to a corporate network, without the need of a network cable or phone line.
2: Getting Started 2 Your Panasonic Tougbook comes with a software CD for the Sierra Wireless SB555 CMDA modem. Before you can begin using the SB555 modem, you must: 1. Install the SB555 Watcher software and modem driver. 2. Activate an account and configure the SB555 modem to use your account (unless the SB555 modem has been pre-activated).
3: Installation 3 This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install the Watcher software and modem driver. Installing the Watcher Software Note: User of Windows 2000 or Windows XP may require to logon with administrative privileges to install the Watcher software and SB555 modem driver. 1. Insert the Sierra Wireless software CD in your CD-ROM drive. The CD should autostart.
Note: The Sierra Wireless Watcher software is “Service Provider” specific, meaning that there are different versions of Watcher software for different service provider. For example, Figure 4 is the Watcher software for Verizon Wireless and Figure 5 is the Watcher software for Sprint PCS. Figure 4 Figure 5 Installing SB555 Modem Driver We have installed the Watcher software for the SB555 modem. We must now install the modem driver for the SB555 modem. 1.
4: Activation 4 The final step to making the SB555 modem operational is configuring it to use your CDMA service provider account. The process of activation configures your SB555 modem with the required account parameters provided by your service provider. 1. You will find the “SB555 Watcher” icon, similar to the one shown on the left, on the desktop. Double click on the icon to launch the Watcher software. 2.
5: Using WatcherTM 5 . Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and monitor the connection between the SB555 modem and the CDMA network.
surcharges for roaming service that vary based on whether you are in a preferred or non-preferred roaming area. If there is no roaming agreement between your service provider and the local carrier, you might NOT able to complete calls. A circuit-switched data call is in progress. A high-speed (1X) packet data call is in progress. . A fatal error has occurred and the Watcher software is not able to communicate with the SB555 modem.
6: LED Indicators and Modem Specifications 6 LED Indicators Your Toughbook has a power switch to the integrated SB555 modem. You can use the switch to power on and of f your SB555 modem. Next to the switch there are three LED indicators. Table 4 describes the functions of the LEDs. Table 4: LED Meaning Power Indicator. Solid green indicates that the SB555 modem is powered on. Massage Indicator: • Blinking amber indicates that there is an incoming call or message.
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