Sierra Wireless USB 598, Quick Start Manual

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This guide provides installation instructions for users of Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or newer.
ŸYour package contains the following:
Ÿ•
USB 598 modem
Ÿ
• This Quick Start Guide
Ÿ
• USB extension cable
• Laptop clip
Note: To install the drivers and software, you do not need an installation CD. Your modem uses
the Sierra Wireless TRU-Install™ feature—the drivers and software are installed when you
insert the modem into your computer.
As part of the activation process you may need your billing information and a telephone to
contact your service provider.
Write down the ESN or MEID (shown on the back label of the USB 598 modem; you may need
to provide this value to your service provider, during the activation process):
ESN/MEID: ___________________________________
Installing the software and drivers
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Your computer must be running Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or newer. (To check your
version of Mac OS X, from the Apple menu ( ) choose
About This Mac
.)
If your Mac OS X 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.
If you’ll be using GPS, your computer must be running the Safari web browser version
3.1.1 or newer (available at www.apple.com/safari/download).
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In the window that appears, double-click
Watcher Installer.mpkg
.
In the “Welcome to the Sierra Wireless Watcher Installer” window, click Continue .
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Insert the modem into your computer’s USB slot.
Note: If your computer’s USB slot is vertical, use the supplied USB extension cable and
laptop clip.
Do not insert the 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.
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If your computer has an AirPort
®
, AirPort Extreme
®
, AirPort Express
®
, or Bluetooth
adapter, turn it off. (For instructions, see the user guide of your computer).
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