Sierra Wireless Sprint 598U, User Manual

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Section 2A. Installing the Software 9
10.
If a message that you must restart your computer is displayed, click
Yes
to restart your
computer. Wait until your computer restarts.
11.
Proceed to “Starting the Windows Software” on page 11.
Installing the Software on a Mac Computer
System Requirements
The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem is supported on a MacBook™, MacBook Air™,
MacBook Pro, PowerBook
®
G4, Power Mac
®
G5, or desktop iMac computer running Mac
OS X version 10.4 or newer.
To check your version, from the Apple menu ( ) choose
About This Mac
. If your version is
earlier than 10.4, then you must upgrade to version 10.4 or newer; contact an Apple
reseller, an Apple retail store, or visit
www.apple.com/store
.
To install and run the USB modem and accompanying Sprint SmartView software on a
Mac computer, you will need one USB slot.
Installing the Software and Drivers
1.
If your USB modem has not yet been activated, ensure you are in the network
coverage area (not roaming).
2.
Remove the protective cap from the USB modem by placing your fingers on the sides
of the cap and carefully pulling it off.
Note Do not insert the USB modem or the USB extension cable into a USB hub or, if your keyboard is
separate from your laptop, a USB slot on your keyboard.
Note As part of the installation process you will be prompted to restart your computer; save any
open documents.