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3 3: Installation
• System requirements
• Installing the modem
and software
• Removing the modem
• Using the USB
extension cable and
laptop clip
• Using a microSD card
This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install
the modem on a notebook or desktop computer.
The basic steps are:
1. Insert the modem into the USB slot to install the modem
drivers and software.
2. If the modem has not been pre ‐ activated, activate the
modem (as described in “Activation” on page 23).
Before you begin the installation process, ensure your
computer meets the requirements described below.
System requirements
The modem is supported on notebook and desktop computers
running:
• Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or newer
To install the modem, you require one USB slot.
The modem is supported on these Mac computers running
Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or newer:
• MacBook™
• MacBook Air™
• MacBook Pro
• PowerBook
®
G4
• Power Mac
®
G5
• desktop iMac
To check your version of Mac OS X, from the Apple menu ( )
choose
About This Mac
. If your version is earlier than 10.4.11,
then you must upgrade to version 10.4.11 or newer. Use the
Software Update
feature (in
System Preferences
), or contact an
Apple reseller or an Apple retail store, or visit
www.apple.com/store
.