Sierra Wireless AirCard 550PCS Connection Card, User Manual

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Section 2: Installing the PCS Connection Card
20 2A: Installation on Notebook PCs
end of the card, should be inserted directly into the
computer’s PC Card slot.
Note:
The PCS Connection Card should fit snugly, but you should be able
to insert or remove it easily from your computer’s PC Card slot.
When you insert the card, the following should occur:
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If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps.
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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).
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The PCS Connection Manager Software launches (unless
the auto-launch feature has been disabled).
The card is powered as soon as you insert it.
Removing the PCS Connection Card
To remove the card:
1.
Close the PCS Connection Manager program if it is open.
2.
Click the PC Card icon in the status area to display the
option to stop the card.
3.
Click “Stop PCS Connection Card Parent” (Windows 98
SE, 2000, or Me) or “Safely remove PCS Connection Card
Parent” (Windows XP).
4.
If a dialog box appears notifying you that it is safe to
remove the card, click
OK
.
5.
Use the ejector to remove the card from the slot.
Activating Your PCS Connection Card
The final step to making the PCS Connection Card
operational is configuring it to use your account.
Tip: For an overview of account activation and configuration, see
"Activating and Using PCS Service" on page 8.
If you purchased a pre-activated PCS Connection Card, this
step is not necessary. Once the application software and
driver are installed, the card is ready for use.
Otherwise, you must use the Sprint Activation Wizard to
activate and configure your account. Future releases of the