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Quick Start Guide
Vodafone Mobile Broadband
USB Modem Stick Lite

Summary of Contents for Mobile Broadband USB Modem Stick Lite

Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide Vodafone Mobile Broadband USB Modem Stick Lite ...

Page 2: ...rld of mobile communications 1 Welcome 2 Set up your USB Stick 3 Start the software 4 Software overview 5 Connect 6 SMS text messaging 8 SMS contacts 9 USB Stick LED light 9 Signal strength 10 Hints and tips 12 Glossary ...

Page 3: ...ccounts like Hotmail Sendand receive SMS text messages You can send and receive SMS text messages straight from your computer Vodafone SMS provides an easy way to view messages write new ones and manage contact details SystemRequirements To use this USB Stick and the Vodafone Mobile Connect software you need A computer running Microsoft Windows Vista Windows XP SP2 or an Apple Mac running Mac OS X...

Page 4: ...th your Stick to allow your Stick to behave as a flash memory drive insert the card as shown Plug the USB Stick firmly into your computer s USB port If there is any doubt the Stick is not inserted fully please use the extension cable provided Set up your USB Stick Your SIM Subscriber Identity Module is the small postage stamp sized chip that you received together with your mobile subscriber contract...

Page 5: ...ect Lite software should start automatically If for some reason the program does not start after installation then select Vodafone Mobile Connect from the Windows Start menu On Mac OS X computers The first time you plug in your USB Stick it will show up on your desktop like a standard USB memory stick From the USB Stick window double click the file called Vodafone MC Installer and follow the on scre...

Page 6: ...eceive and manage SMS messages and contacts Status Check the status of your connection Help Help Topics plus internet and hotline support 4 Software overview 5 1 4 2 3 2 1 5 3 4 The first time you run the software your USB Stick will usually be set as the default device If it is not click Manage Devices and select your USB Stick there ...

Page 7: ...ll be enabled Clicking Connect connects to the internet across the mobile phone network Now you can browse the web or use email When connected the Connect button text changes to Disconnect and a green Connected indicator appears below the button Clicking the Disconnect button will close the connection and the text on the button will revert to Connect To open a mobile connection you need to be with...

Page 8: ...nter the recipients here or choose them from Contacts Message Write your message here Send Click on the Send button to send your message After your SMS has been sent it will be stored in the Sent list SMS Text Messaging 2 1 3 The number displayed to the person who receives your message will be from your data SIM not your mobile phone Use a short signature to make sure people know you sent them a m...

Page 9: ...an SMS Notification is shown briefly so you can respond to it directly The received message can also be read from the Inbox in the main Vodafone SMS window The Vodafone SMS software will receive text messages whenever you have mobile network coverage ...

Page 10: ...s list in which you can save SMS numbers that you use frequently as contacts with names New SMS Contact Clicking the New button on the SMS toolbar opens a new contact window Enter the name and number of your contact using the international format for the number eg 447774477000 ...

Page 11: ...and connection is not possible Check if your SIM is inserted correctly Green solid Connected via GPRS Blue blinking A 3G network has been found you could connect Blue solid Connected via 3G Light blue solid Connected via mobile broadband The strength of the mobile network signal is shown by the symbol to the left of the Connect button and by the icon in the Windows Notification area The more bars t...

Page 12: ... an Error 631 or Error 619 is referenced If it persists please call Vodafone Support on the number on the next page Select File Exit to exit the Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite software completely and then re start it again Re start your computer Windows Click Manage Devices select your device click edit and then select a different Network Preference on the Network Preference Tab Page eg 3G Only Mac ...

Page 13: ... install and or the install progress bar keeps looping this can indicate a failure with Windows detecting the device components Go to Device Manager normally located under Control Panel and System headings Refer to Windows Help and Support for further information on how to access Device Manager Expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers heading Right click the USB Mass Storage Device and select U...

Page 14: ...vides wide coverage and moderate data speeds General Packet Radio System GSM A standard for mobile telecommunications Global System for Mobile communications supported by over 680 operators in 210 countries and territories 3G Often referred to as the 3rd Generation of GSM technologies UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System provides higher data speeds Mobile broadband An evolution of 3G to...

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