NextWave Wireless BMX-SPT, User Manual

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Page 3: ...rted 7 3 Installing Batteries 8 4 Using SPOT 9 5 System Function and Indicators 11 6 Care and Support 12 NEXTWAVE BMX SPT WIMAX MODEM 15 1 WiMAX Mode 15 2 SPOT Mode 15 FEATURE SUMMARY 16 HOW IT WORKS 17 SETUP 18 1 Setup Procedure 18 2 Plug the dual USB cable into your PC host 19 3 Turning the Device On and Off 20 SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE SAR STATEMENT ERROR BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED ...

Page 4: ...s authority to operate the equipment Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation In order to comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements when used in WiMAX mode a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between this...

Page 5: ...lass B digital device pursuant to Part 15 Part 25 and Part 27 of CFR Title 47 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical environment For the State of California USA Only Perchlorate Material Lithium batteries may contains perchlorate Special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ...

Page 6: ...r exact location via Google Maps and to send for assistance in time of need around the world completely independent of cellular phone or other land based radio coverage To begin using SPOT visit findmespot com to select a service plan and activate 1 How SPOT Works X GPS satellites provide coordinates Y SPOT messenger s onboard GPS chip determines your exact coordinates and sends your location and ...

Page 7: ... to view your location using Google Maps 2 Getting Started Your SPOT comes with the following SPOT satellite messenger Rechargeable lithium batteries Special dual USB cable User s Guide Log on to www findmespot com to register your SPOT messenger and activate your service To do so you need to have the following available Personal information Credit card information SPOT unit serial number and 8 di...

Page 8: ...ave Wireless Inc All rights reserved 8 3 Installing Batteries The BMX SPT comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and will not need installation the battery will be charged when connected to a Personal computer through the supplied USB cable ...

Page 9: ...BMX SPT User Guide www nextwave com 2008 NextWave Wireless Inc All rights reserved 9 4 Using SPOT ...

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Page 11: ...BMX SPT User Guide www nextwave com 2008 NextWave Wireless Inc All rights reserved 11 5 System Function and Indicators ...

Page 12: ...BMX SPT User Guide www nextwave com 2008 NextWave Wireless Inc All rights reserved 12 6 Care and Support ...

Page 13: ...BMX SPT User Guide www nextwave com 2008 NextWave Wireless Inc All rights reserved 13 ...

Page 14: ...BMX SPT User Guide www nextwave com 2008 NextWave Wireless Inc All rights reserved 14 For additional questions or support Visit http www findmespot com or call 1 866 OK1 SPOT 1 866 651 7768 ...

Page 15: ...wer is taken from the PC through the supplied special dual USB cable Do not use any other USB cable with the BMX SPT 1 WiMAX Mode In WiMAX mode your BMX SPT is used as a cabled modem device for your personal computer to access the internet Note The WiMAX transmitter and Internet connections function only when a USB cable is attached to the laptop or PC Use only the supplied dual USB cable with the...

Page 16: ...g two USB ports Provides up to 12 Mbps data rate using standard WiMAX technology Internal antenna system for simplest design and use Simple setup using standard USB drivers on your PC SPOT Features Simple 4 button interface Provides satellite reporting of your current GPS location Simple Web interface setup Up to 5 years on a single battery in standby mode Physical Characteristics and Operating Co...

Page 17: ...USB cable the device can provide a high speed wireless connection for Internet access Authentication is performed via a simple connection manager and setup routine When the SPOT unit detects that the USB has been disconnected from a Personal Computer the SPOT unit turns on and is powered by the internal rechargeable battery When in SPOT mode the BMX SPT operates as a SPOT Satellite Personal Tracki...

Page 18: ...n disk for Windows XP Service pack 2 for the WiMAX modem drivers and setup SPOT User Manual The SPOT user manual for setup and operation 1 Setup Procedure To set up the BMX SPT i e load all the necessary drivers and setup routines for the PC interface to the WiMAX Modem do the following 1 Insert installation disk into DVD drive 2 Please insert the supplied CD into your computer s CD ROM and follow...

Page 19: ...le to the laptop or PC will automatically disable the SPOT functionality and will turn on the WIMAX modem Remember that in order to re enable the SPOT functionality you must unplug the dual USB cable from the computer Note Make sure both plugs are connected to your PC otherwise the device might not be able to transmit The dual headed USB is shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 SPOT with Dual USB 4 Run the W...

Page 20: ...n and Off The Satellite Personal Tracker SPOT has an On Off button but cannot be turned on when the USB is connected to a personal computer It operates only when the USB is disconnected The WiMax portion of the device automatically shuts off when the USB cable is disconnected from a personal computer and automatically starts when the USB cable is connected to a PC The WiMAX Modem device does not h...