Verizon Wireless pc770, Product User Manual

Page 1: ...Mobile Broadband 2 in 1 PC770 PC Card and ExpressCard Product user guide ...

Page 2: ... Access 9 How to Use Your PC770 Card 10 Basics 10 Inserting the PC770 Card in a PC Card or ExpressCard Slot 12 Removing the PC770 Card from Your Computer 15 PC770 Card External Antenna Connector 17 External Antenna Connector 17 Technical Support 18 Data Technical Support 18 Troubleshooting 19 PC770 Card 19 Product Specification 20 Regulatory Notices 21 Federal Communications Commission Notice FCC ...

Page 3: ...alling the PC770 Card s VZAccess Manager software and drivers review this manual which outlines the features of the PC770 Card hardware This dual band PC Card modem operates over the high speed Mobile Broadband networks in the 800 1900 bands enabling you to connect at high speeds to the Internet your corporate Intranet and your email while you re away from the office ...

Page 4: ...areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Be aware and comply with all signs and instructions o Users are advised not to operate the modem while at a refueling point or service station Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in p...

Page 5: ...aluable trade secrets proprietary to Verizon Wireless and or Verizon Wireless suppliers The disassembly decompilation and or Reverse Engineering of the software drivers for any purpose is strictly prohibited by international law The copying of the software drivers except for a reasonable number of back up copies is strictly prohibited by international law It is forbidden by international law to pr...

Page 6: ...nd services Integrated Adapter for use in PC Card or ExpressCard slots Mobile Broadband access is more convenient than ever for Windows and Mac notebooks computers equipped with different types of card slots Now you only need one device regardless if you re using a computer with a PC Card slot or an ExpressCard slot Simply detach the adapter for use with computers with ExpressCard slots and lock i...

Page 7: ...idelines Do not apply adhesive labels to the PC770 Card they may cause the device to potentially overheat and they may alter the performance of the antenna The card should easily slide into your computer s PC Card or ExpressCard slot Forcing the device into your computer may damage the connectors Protect the PC770 Card from liquids dust and excessive heat Store the PC770 Card in a safe place when ...

Page 8: ...n website Customer Service For Customer Service while in the U S or Canada dial 1 800 922 0204 PC770 Card System Requirements To install and use the PC770 Card your host computer must meet these requirements Operating System Windows Vista XP SP2 or higher 2000 SP4 OR Mac OS X 10 4 0 or higher Software Internet browser software i e Internet Explorer Netscape Safari Firefox AOL Modem Software VZAcce...

Page 9: ...or Service Status Visual simple service status LED indicator that shows you service and data modes Please see the following page for an explanation of the LED states 3 External Antenna Connector An optional external antenna may be purchased to further improve data throughput and improve network connectivity in fringe areas See SAR and FCC requirements on page 19 4 Adapter Locks to the card Require...

Page 10: ...d Modem is powered but not transmitting or receiving LED GREEN slow blinking Modem searching for a CDMA network LED GREEN intermittent blinking Modem transmitting receiving data blinking rate proportional to data speed LED RED No Service LED AMBER Error reset modem The PC770 Card Package The Verizon Wireless PC770 Card package includes Verizon Wireless PC770 Card VZAccess Manager on device VZAcces...

Page 11: ... download and 500 to 800 Kbps upload Subject to Customer Agreement Calling Plan credit approval other service terms Speed claim based on our network tests with 5 MB FTP data files without compression Verizon Wireless is rapidly adding Rev A capability to your Mobile Broadband service area Your Mobile Broadband Rev A enabled device will indicate coverage when you are in a Mobile Broadband Rev A ser...

Page 12: ... area you will be connected to the Verizon Wireless network If your device was not activated prior to installation of VZAccess Manager the software will connect to the Verizon Wireless activation website Follow the on screen instructions to complete activation Note Refer to the VZAccess Manager User Guide for more detailed instructions See page 11 for instructions on accessing the User Guides Mac ...

Page 13: ... access the User Guides Windows 1 Insert the device into your computer s PC Card or ExpressCard slot 2 Go to My Computer Devices with Removable Storage 3 Right click the VZAccess Manager icon in the Devices with Removable Storage list A menu appears 4 Select Explore and a window pops up Click to open the Docs folder and the User Guides are visible Mac OS X 1 Insert the device into your computer s ...

Page 14: ...nabled the computing device may beep The VZAccess Manager Software starts unless the auto launch feature has been disabled To properly insert the PC770 Card in a PC Card slot To use the device in a Type II PCMCIA PC Card slot use the integrated adapter as follows 1 Insert the device with the integrated adapter attached into your computer s PC Card slot Verizon Wireless label facing up Do not force...

Page 15: ...device as this may damage it NOTE If you are experiencing trouble inserting the device into you computer s card slot 1 Verify that you are inserting the device the proper way 2 Verify that you are connecting the card into a Type II PCMCIA PC Card slot with the integrated adapter securely locked in place 3 Verify that you are connecting the card into an ExpressCard slot with the integrated adapter ...

Page 16: ...he PC770 Card ExpressCard portion with the integrated adapter 1 Locate the locking mechanism on the bottom of the adapter and push the lock slightly out 2 Slide the PC770 Card ExpressCard portion back into the integrated adapter 3 Push the lock until secure ...

Page 17: ... message appears notifying you it is safe to remove the card 5 Simply grip the device on both sides and pull straight out to avoid damaging the card Windows 2000 Once the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears click OK and use the ejector button located on most notebooks next to the ExpressCard slot and PC Card slot to remove the card Windows XP Once the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears in...

Page 18: ...and exit VZAccess Manager to ensure that the PC770 Card is powered off Or disconnect your session from Internet Connect 2 Right Click Option Right Click the VZAccess Manager desktop icon and select Eject 3 Gently grip the device on both sides and pull straight out to avoid damaging the PC Card or ExpressCard connectors ...

Page 19: ...not in use Important This device is only authorized for use in notebook computers that are identical or substantially similar to those in its grant application At least 8 inches 20 centimeters of separation between the device with an attached external antenna and the user s body must be maintained at all times In order to comply with FCC IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and hum...

Page 20: ...Support Data Technical Support For additional information and technical support for VZAccess Manager and Verizon wireless devices you can visit the Verizon Wireless Data Technical Support page at http www verizonwireless com b2c support data jsp ...

Page 21: ...devices Network coverage is not available either because you are outside the Mobile Broadband coverage area or because of an account or network problem Please visit verizonwireless com for network details My notebook does not reboot when the PC770 Card is inserted I experience an error or a blank screen When this happens simply remove the device and reboot the system The device contains internal m...

Page 22: ...0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 65 C 4 F to 149 F Relative Humidity 5 to 90 over operating temperature Drop 1 meter drop no damage fully operational Vibration Stability 5 Hz to 500 Hz 0 1 octave second Name Verizon Wireless PC770 Card Model PC770 Card Approvals FCC North America CDG Weight 47 g 1 65 oz Dimensions 120 mm x 54 mm x 19 mm 4 7 in x 2 1 in x 0 75 in Wireless Netwo...

Page 23: ...hnician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE YOURSELF SUCH ACTI...

Page 24: ...surement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions reviewed by the FCC with the device under test transmitting at its highest certified power level in all frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value This is ...

Page 25: ...ucts due to accident abuse misuse or negligent use of the Products or use in other than a normal and customary manner environmental conditions not conforming to Novatel Wireless specification of failure to follow prescribed installation operating and maintenance procedures II defects errors or nonconformity s in the Product due to modifications alterations additions or changes not made in accordan...

Page 26: ...h than conventional modem lines Broadband channels can carry video voice and data simultaneously Computing Device Personal Computing device notebook desktop computer tablet PC PDA etc Hot Swappable The ability to remove and replace the microSD Card from the PC770 Cardwhile it is still connected to the computer and online without damaging the device Kbps Kilobits per second rate of data flow LAN Lo...

Page 27: ...network covering a broad geographical area WANs are used to connect local area networks LANs together so that users and computers in one location can communicate with users and computers in other locations WWAN Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Also called wireless broadband or broadband wireless wireless WANs WWANs use cellular towers to transmit a wireless signal over a range of several miles to a...

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