Alltel UM185AL, User Manual

Page 1: ...UM185AL User Manual...

Page 2: ...figuration 7 CHAPTER 2 Installing UM185AL Precautions 10 Recommended System Requirements 10 Inserting Modem 11 CHAPTER 3 Setup The Alltel Broadband Connect Setup Program WIN 15 The Alltel Broadband Co...

Page 3: ...ions 46 Warnings and Cautions 47 Safety Precautions 48 CHAPTER 6 Appendix Glossary 52 Specific Absorption Rates SAR 55 Safety Information for RF Exposure 57 U S Federal Communications Commission Radio...

Page 4: ...About this User Manual Product Overview What s Inside the Product Package Introduction to Wireless UM185AL USB Modem Product Features Product Handling Configuration CHAPTER 1 Before Using UM185AL...

Page 5: ...this manual before using the UM185AL n This User Guide is described for Windows based users User interfaces may be slightly different for Macintosh Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the Allte...

Page 6: ...anet or you can use it to send and receive email It is extremely useful when you are away from the office on the road or wherever a wireline Internet access is not readily available n Blue light Conne...

Page 7: ...ports North American US_PCS Wireless CDMA and AWS bands Utilizes QUALCOMM QSC6085 chipset Supports 3G network technologies Maximum Data Rate 3 1 Mbps download 1 8 Mbps upload Supports Windows XP Vista...

Page 8: ...the USB port as it may cause damage to the modem and or the port 3 Keep the UM185AL in a dry and clean place Storage temperature 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C Keep your device away from liquids dust and...

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Page 10: ...CHAPTER 2 Installing UM185AL Precautions Recommended System Requirements Installing Software...

Page 11: ...o ensure the application works correctly Minimum screen resolution recommended 800x600 256 colors 130MB available hard disk space for PC 15MB available hard disk space for Mac WINDOWS XP Service Pack...

Page 12: ...rdware task In Windows XP several tool tips similar to the Found New Hardware function will appear and disappear in the system tray automatically In Windows Vista several tool tips similar to the Inst...

Page 13: ...12 Installing UM185AL n When removing the UM185AL always grip the USB connector and pull out carefully inserting modem...

Page 14: ...CHAPTER 3 Setup The Alltel Broadband Connect Setup Program WINDOWS The Alltel Broadband Connect Setup Program MAC...

Page 15: ...rt Button b Choose My Computer c Find and double click on the drive icon Alltel Broadband Connect that represents the data card 4 Follow the steps in the next section Getting Started MAC Follow these...

Page 16: ...oices below English or Spanish and click the Next button STEP 2 In the Alltel Broadband Connect License Agreement screen you will see the Program User License Agreement In order to install and use thi...

Page 17: ...reen You can select from the two setup types Express Install or Custom Install It is recommended that you choose Express Install Click the Next button to continue STEP 4 During this step the component...

Page 18: ...ed Alltel Broadband Connect appears on the screen Click the Finish button STEP 6 The setup program will create an Access shortcut and the Alltel Broadband Connect will launch automatically Now the ins...

Page 19: ...lltel broadband connect setup program when the pop up screen appears to confirm installing the software click the continue button to continue with the installation process STEP 2 the welcome screen ap...

Page 20: ...stalled STEP 4 during this step the components of Alltel broadband connect are being installed onto your computer installation will occur to the destination folder specified in step 3 above or you may...

Page 21: ...mplete Please check that no other programs are running then press continue installation STEP 6 while your computer is running the installer script do not turn your computer off STEP 7 select Alltel br...

Page 22: ...on is now complete click the restart button to leave the Alltel broadband connect setup program and restart your computer n to view the guide go to help Alltel broadband connect help THE ALLTEL BROAdB...

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Page 24: ...CHAPTER 4 Using Alltel Broadband Connect Features Getting Started Connecting Additional Features The File Menu The View Menu The Tools Menu The Options Menu The Help Menu...

Page 25: ...vice as a modem Creates a Alltel Wireless Internet connection Use to copy utility to create wireless copies of your dial up connections if supported by your device Displays signal strength for your Wi...

Page 26: ...dows Start menu and select Alltel Broadband Connect from the list of Programs PC MAC About the Networks View The Alltel Broadband Connect will open the Broadband Networks window by default This view i...

Page 27: ...fter a specific amount of time or after a specific amount of data has been exchanged When creating the Internet connection Alltel Broadband Connect must get the phone number from the device and includ...

Page 28: ...ow To see this window select Statistics from the View menu The Connection Monitor window displays information about your data connection The Statistics section provides real time data throughput for c...

Page 29: ...eiving any data As soon as you resume sending or receiving data the data session will return to an active state Additional Features In addition to the basic features mentioned in previous sections All...

Page 30: ...nnected Your WWAN USB Modem is removed from the laptop Device not activated Your USB Modem needs to be activated Select Activation from the Options menu Quick Launch icons INTERNET Launch default Inte...

Page 31: ...your Internet Exit Exit the application The View Menu Statistics The main screen shows you information about your data connection The data displayed is the Network Speed Connection Duration and the By...

Page 32: ...bytes and status The data will be taken from the device and then deleted on the device and stored on the PC This ensures if the user connects outside of the software it is still recorded into the log...

Page 33: ...after a specific amount of time or data You can also set Alltel Broadband Connect to automatically retry the connection when the application starts but the connection fails In the past the option to c...

Page 34: ...Use the scrolling list to select amount of minutes or Mb In the NDIS section you can connect to the data network over modem or over Alltel Quick Connect Check the box to use NDIS Move to another tab...

Page 35: ...the menu of connection manager This section allows users to open new windows for details on their device and about their computer Modem will open the computer phone and modem details Network and Dial...

Page 36: ...e wizard It will guide you in creating and managing your connections The connection created becomes the default connection The icon for this connection and if applicable that of the fallback connectio...

Page 37: ...or your connection 1 Right click the icon of the connection to which you wish to modify and select the Select Icon option in the popup menu that is displayed The Select Icon window opens 2 Select one...

Page 38: ...click Tools Dial Up Accounts Add Other The New Connection wizard appears 2 Click the Next button to continue 3 Click the type of connection you want to create 4 Follow the instructions of the New Con...

Page 39: ...on key can also access this option Test WWAN Device Test device communicates with the device to verify the following information Results If Connection Manager was able to communicate with the device M...

Page 40: ...ou have to run the activation 3 In the main application window click Options Activation 4 A window displays and indicates the activation progress The activation is automatically done Activation Connec...

Page 41: ...s is not editable MEID Dec This is not editable pESN Hex This is not editable Phone Number MIN SID UPDATE ROAMING SERVICES Roaming Service is the ability to get access to the Internet when away from h...

Page 42: ...tion Live update The Software offers a live update wizard that allows the application to be kept up to date The Live Update wizard is a separate application that is integrated into Connection Manager...

Page 43: ...42 Using Alltel Broadband Connect Guide Shortcut to the user guide Help topics Launches this help file The Help Menu...

Page 44: ...sing Alltel Broadband Connect About device About device will have the following Information ABOUT Alltel Broadband Connect About Alltel Broadband Connect will have the following Information The Help M...

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Page 46: ...CHAPTER 5 Regulatory and Safety Information Regulatory Notices Operating Conditions Warnings and Cautions Safety Precautions...

Page 47: ...r transmitter If you use this USB device in any other configuration the FCC RF Exposure compliance limit can be exceeded Operating Conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and must...

Page 48: ...e will not occur in any particular installation 3 If this USB device does cause harmful interference with radio or television signals determine this by turning the USB device off and on attempt to cor...

Page 49: ...lost during transmission Even though it is quite rare that significant data delay or loss occurs if the USB device is used in a normal manner this USB device should not be used in cases where data tr...

Page 50: ...aircraft it can transmit signals that could interfere with various aircraft systems 4 Do not use this USB device while driving a car since it can distract the driver In some areas using the communicat...

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Page 52: ...CHAPTER 6 Appendix Glossary Specific Absorption rates SAR Safety Information for RF Exposure U S Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY...

Page 53: ...rowser in your computer requests HTML files from Web servers and takes you to the Internet sites you wish to visit by linking your computer s IP address to a site s IP address COM PORT communications...

Page 54: ...rally protected by firewalls Kbps Kilobits per second Kilobyte KB 1024 bits approximately 1 2 page of plain text Modem Hardware that translates and transmits data over wire line or wireless Package Mi...

Page 55: ...tion Search Engine A program that receives a user s search request compares it to the entries in the index and returns results to help the user find relevant information Serial Port A connector on a c...

Page 56: ...e a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless device employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Ab...

Page 57: ...he FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this model device is...

Page 58: ...o located or must not operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter within a host device Safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FIXED WIRELESS TERMINALS POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPH...

Page 59: ...or couching any exposed part of the body when making a call FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device...

Page 60: ...occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged...

Page 61: ...r human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna should not be less than 20mm...

Page 62: ...geable battery and battery charger if included are similarly warranted for twelve 12 months from date of purchase This Warranty extends only to consumers who purchase the product in the United States...

Page 63: ...we strongly recommend you make a back up copy of all data and software contained on your device before submitting it for repair or service This includes all contact lists downloads i e third party sof...

Page 64: ...D THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF...

Page 65: ...ons may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province IN USA Personal Communications Devices...