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1. BEFORE USING C
RIC
kET
A605
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Product handling
- Do not place any adhesive labels on
the USB connector. It may leave a sticky
residue that can cause problems inside the
PC USB port.
- The Cricket A605 USB device should
easily slide into the USB port. Do not force
the Cricket A605 into the USB port as it
may cause damage to the modem and/
or the port.
- keep the Cricket A605 in a dry and clean
place. (Storage temperature: -22°F to 149°F
[- 30°C to 65°C]). keep your device away
from liquids, dust and excessive heat.
Configuration
To use the Cricket A605, you should install
the Cricket Broadband software included
in the modem memory and configure the
Cricket A605 USB device. See the next
section for more information on software
installation and USB device configuration.
2. INS
TALLA
TION AND SETUP FOR C
RIC
kET
B
RO
ADBAND
This section will guide you through the
installation and setup process for
Cricket Broadband. Before getting started,
you should become familiar with the
documentation that came with your USB
Modem.
Installing Software
Warnings
• Make sure to complete the unplugging/
ejection process before removing the
Cricket A605. If you remove the device
improperly, the modem may be damaged.
Notes
• If you have inserted the device properly,
Windows will inform you of the new
hardware. Wait until Windows completes
the “Found New Hardware” task.
Note:
In Windows 2000, several windows
similar to “Found New Hardware” window
can appear and disappear automatically.
In Windows XP, several tool tips similar to
the “Found New Hardware” function will
appear and disappear in the system tray
automatically. In Windows Vista, several tool
tips similar to the “Installing device driver
software” function will appear and
disappear in the system tray automatically.
Once hardware detection is complete, you
will be prompted to start activation.
• It is normal to hear a short beep sound
each time you insert or remove the Cricket
A605. It is an audible notification that your
PC recognizes the new hardware.
Getting Started (Windows)
To install the Cricket Broadband software:
1.
Turn on your computer then close all
applications.