Verizon Wireless MIFI MiFi 2200, User Manual

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12
Using the Device for the First Time
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the MiFi 2200 device to a USB hub, as it might not provide
sufficient power.
To get started, follow these steps.
➊ ➊
Confirm your computer meets the minimum system requirements for either USB Cable
mode or Wi-Fi mode. See
System Requirements on page 3.
➊ ➋
Insert and charge the battery. See Insert and Charge the Battery on page 13.
➊ ➌
Connect the device to your computer using Wi-Fi. See Connect the Device to the Computer
using Wi-Fi on page 15.
OR
You can also connect the device to your computer with the USB cable to charge the battery
or if your computer does not have Wi-Fi. See
Connect the Device to the Computer with the
USB Cable on page 17.
➊ ➍
If you chose to connect using Wi-Fi only, skip this step.
If you chose to connect using a USB cable, install the modem drivers the first time you
connect. [See
Install and Set Up the Software
(page 14).
]
➊ ➎
Activate the MiFi 2200 device. See Activate Your Device on page 16.
IMPORTANT
The MiFi 2200 device requires an activated account with Verizon Wireless to
function.
Activation must be performed within a Mobile Broadband and/or National Access coverage area
while connected to a computer using the USB cable.
If you chose to connect using a USB cable, the MiFi 2200 device includes modem drivers in its flash
memory so no installation CD is needed. The device automatically starts the installation process the
first time it is inserted into the computer’s USB port.