User's Manual

Chapter 3: Installation on Notebook PCs
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Installation and Use
on Notebook PCs
Card Insertion & Removal
Inserting the AirCard
The AirCard should be inserted into the PC card slot with the
label facing up.
Note: If you are using Windows NT, the PC must be off whenever you
insert or eject the AirCard.
In Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Me, when you insert the
AirCard, the following should occur:
• If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps
• The PC Card icon appears in the status area (if it is not
already displayed for another card, and unless the feature
has been disabled)
• Watcher launches.
The AirCard is powered as soon as you insert it.
Removing the AirCard
To remove the AirCard (Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Me):
• Close Watcher if it is open.
• Click the PC Card icon in the status area to display the
option to stop the card.
• Click on “Stop Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 PC Card
Parent”.
• Click
OK in the dialog box that notifies you that it is safe to
remove the card.
Account Configuration
Procedures
The final step to making the AirCard operational is config-
uring it to use your account.
Note: See Chapter 2 (Getting
Started) for an explanation of
account activation and configu-
ration.
If you purchased a pre-activated AirCard, this step is not
necessary. Once the application software and driver are
installed, the AirCard is ready for use.
Otherwise, you must use the Activation Wizard to activate and
configure your account. Future releases of the AirCard
software will allow for Manual Activation and Voice-Assisted
Activation but only Manual Activation is available in the Beta