User's Manual

Rev 2.1A Jun.04 39
6: Care and Maintenance of Your
Network Card
• Stopping and ejecting
the AirCard on a
notebook PC
• Ejecting the AirCard
on a Pocket PC
• Ejecting the AirCard
on a Handheld or
Tablet PC
You can ensure reliable operation and long life of your
AirCard by adhering to these guidelines in storage and use:
• Do not apply adhesive labels to the AirCard or SIM. This
may cause the AirCard or SIM to become jammed inside
the slot, or prevent it from being inserted properly.
• When not installed in your computer, store the AirCard
and SIM in a safe place.
Note: Do not insert the AirCard
before installing the software.
See “Installation on Notebook
PCs” on page 17. See “Instal-
lation on Notebook PCs” on
page 17 or “Pocket PC and
Handheld PC installation” on
page 29 for installation instruc-
tions.
• When storing or transporting your PC in a case (such as a
notebook case) remove the antenna and place it in a
compartment.
• Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat (see
“Environmental specifications” on page 55 for details).
• The AirCard should fit easily into your computer’s PC
Card slot. Forcing the AirCard into the slot may damage
the connector pins.
• Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the
antenna is pointing straight up. The antenna should bend
easily at the hinge. Do not forcefully bend the antenna.
Figure 6-1: Proper positioning of the AirCard antenna
When you insert the AirCard in a notebook PC, the following
should happen:
• The PC beeps (unless the effect is disabled).