Connection Status
The Sprint PCS Connection Manager screen displays messages
that show the status of your current connection. Each status
message is explained below.
Insert your card:
This status message is displayed if the
Sprint PCS Connection Manager fails to detect a
Sprint Mobile Broadband Card.
Disconnected:
This status message is displayed when
the Sprint PCS Connection Manager detects
a Sprint Mobile Broadband Card but a connection
has not been established.
Connecting:
This status message is displayed when
the Sprint PCS Connection Manager is attempting to
make a connection.
Connected:
This status message is displayed when
connection has been established.
Lock Code
The Lock Code feature can be used to prevent others from
using your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and your account.
When the lock code is enabled, the message area will display
“
Card Locked
”
and the lock icon will appear in the indicator
area.
While the card is in lock mode, you may not launch a data
session without first entering your four-digit lock code. The
default lock code is the last four digits of your Sprint Mobile
Broadband Card phone number.
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Sprint PCS Connection Manager will also start automatically
when the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card is inserted. This depends
on the settings in Windows Operating System.
To exit Sprint PCS Connection Manager, use the Close button ( )
in the upper-right corner.
Open / Close Detail Drawer
Menu
Detail
Drawer
Message Area
Indicator Area
Close / Exit
Sprint PCS ConnectionManager
Minimize View to
System Tray Mode
Detail
Establish /
Cancel
Connection
