Sprint Nextel PC3200 manual

User’ s Guide PCS Connection Card TM Model PC3200[...]

T able of Contents W elcome to Sprint ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction to this User’ s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Section 1: PCS Connection Card TM Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1A. Introducing the PCS Connection Card . . [...]

3B. Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Overview of Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

W elcome to Sprint ® O nly Sprint built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network with advanced multimedia services, reaching more than 230 million people for clarity you can see and hear . When it comes to mobile connectivity , the PCS Connection Card TM offers more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables, just access to your data[...]

Introduction to this User’ s Guide T his User's Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the features of your new wireless PC Card modem. It's divided into six sections: 4 4 Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics 4 4 Section 2: Installing the PCS Connection Card 4 4 Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 4 4 Section 4: PCS Vision 4 [...]

Section 1 PCS Connection Card Basics 3 PCS Connection Card Basics Section 1[...]

Section 1A Introducing the PCS Connection Card TM In This Section 4 4 Y our PCS Connection Card 4 4 Package Contents 4 4 About This Guide T his section introduces the basic features and functions of your PCS Connection Card, what is included with your card and how to use this guide to get you started. Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics 4 1A: Int[...]

Y our PCS Connection Card Y our PCS Connection Card fits into a T ype II PC Card slot (available on most notebook PCs) and functions as a wireless PC Card modem. This card allows you to: 4 Access your corporate network 4 Send and receive email 4 Access the Internet 4 Receive short text (Web) messages all without the need of a network cable or phone[...]

Package Contents Y our PCS Connection Card package contains the following components: 4 PCS Connection Card ( PC3200 ) 4 Start Here Guide 4 Installation CD containing the PCS Connection Manager SM Software, including automated installation and activation wizards About This Guide This user’ s guide is designed to provide you with all the informati[...]

Section 1B Getting Started With Y our PCS Connection Card TM In This Section 4 4 The PCS Connection Card Software 4 4 Activating and Configuring Y our Account 4 4 Care and Maintenance T his section outlines the basics of getting started with your PCS Connection Card, including installation procedures for the PCS Connection Manager SM Software and i[...]

Getting Started Note: Refer to Start Here Guide for comprehensive instructions on installing the PCS Connection Manager Software and Card Activation. CAUTION: Do not insert the PCS Connection Card into the slot until prompted to do so by the PCS Connection Manager Software program. Before you begin using your PCS Connection Card, you must: 1. Check[...]

Activating and Using PCS Service Before using your PCS Connection Card, you must first set up your PCS wireless network account. T o set up your PCS Connection Card wireless network account: Call PCS Customer Service Solutions 4 Call 1-866-581-9266 Y ou should have the following information available: 4 Y our billing address 4 Y our Social Security[...]

Care and Maintenance As with any electronic device, the PCS Connection Card must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the card: 4 Do not apply adhesive labels to the card, as they may cause the card to become jammed inside the card slot. 4 The card should fit easily into your PC slot. Forci[...]

Section 2 Installing the PCS Connection Card 11 Installing the PCS Connection Card Section 2[...]

Section 2A Installation on Notebook PCs In This Section 4 Overview 4 Notebook PC System Requirements T his section provides an overview of the installation process of your PCS Connection Card and includes a list of system requirements necessary for your card to operate and function properly . (Detailed installation instructions are outlined in Sect[...]

Overview Note: Refer to Start Here Guide for comprehensive instructions on installing the PCS Connection Manager Software and Card Activation. CAUTION: Do not insert the PCS Connection Card into the slot until prompted to do so by the PCS Connection Manager Software program. Before you begin using your PCS Connection Card, there are four necessary [...]

System Requirements The PCS Connection Card is supported on the following operating systems: 4 Windows ® 98SE 4 Windows ® Me 4 Windows ® 2000 4 Windows ® XP T o install and run the PCS Connection Card and accompanying PCS Connection Manager Software, these minimum system resources are required: 4 Card Slots: T ype II PC Card slot (Cardbus) 4 Di[...]

Section 2B Installing Y our PCS Connection Manager SM Software and Card Notebook PCs (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP) The setup process for installing and using your PCS Connection Card varies depending on what operating system you are running. In This Section The Installation Process has three stages: 4 Part 1: Software Installation - Install the P[...]

Part1: Software Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. The Setup program should launch automatically . If the Setup program does not launch, select Start > Run and enter d:Launch.exe , where d is your CD-ROM drive letter; otherwise replace " d " with the letter that indicates your CD-ROM drive. 3. Window[...]

4. Please read the Licensing Agreement and click Ye s to agree to the terms. 5. Select the checkbox PCS Connection Card by AirPrime . Click Next to continue. 6. Click Next to install the software to the default folder . Y ou may choose to install to a different folder by clicking the Choose button. Section 2: Installing the PCS Connection Card 2B: [...]

7. Windows 2000 and XP only: Please disregard the “Digital Signature Not Found” warning and click Ye s or Continue Anyway to proceed with installation. 8. Click Finish or Reboot to complete the installation. Note: If running Windows 2000, ME, XP: Skip to Step 12 on page 19. 9. Windows 98SE only: The Windows 98 Second Edition Q242004 update will[...]

10. Windows 98SE only: Please read the Licensing Agreement and click Ye s to agree to the terms. 11. Windows 98SE only: Y ou must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect. Click Ye s to restart your computer . Note: The following window display will appear for Windows 2000 and XP , whereas the same window display will appear f[...]

Part 2: Driver Installation 1. Insert the PCS Connection Card into your computer’ s PC Card slot (Sprint label facing up). Then raise the antenna so that it is fully extended and pointed up at a 90 degree angle. Use in any other configuration may exceed FCC RF Exposure limits. Note: Refer to Section 2D for complete instructions on Inserting and R[...]

Option 1: Hardware Detection for Windows 2000 and Windows Me 1. After inserting your PCS Connection Card into the PC Card slot, you will see a series of hardware detection notices. 2. Windows 2000 only: Please disregard the “Digital Signature Not Found” warning and click Ye s to proceed with installation. 3. After the software and driver instal[...]

Option 2: Hardware Detection for Windows 98SE 1. After inserting your PCS Connection Card into the PC Card slot, you will see a series of hardware detection notices. 2. Some drivers may be needed from the original Microsoft Windows 98SE installation CD. If so, the following screen will appear . Remove your PCS Connection Card Installation CD. Inser[...]

4. Y ou will see a New Hardware Found detection notice. Click OK to proceed. 5. After the software and driver installations are complete, the software will detect the characteristics of the card. If your PCS Connection Card has not been activated, the Activation Wizard will automatically launch and guide you through the activation process. Go to Pa[...]

Option 3: Hardware Detection for Windows XP 1. After inserting your PCS Connection Card into the PC Card slot, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch. Select the Install the software automatically (recommended) button. Click Next to continue. 2. Please disregard the “Windows logo” warning and click Continue Anyway to proceed with installatio[...]

4. Steps 1-3 will repeat three times. Note: Windows XP only: A FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD may appear asking to select a USB Root Hub. 4.a. Click Next to continue, accepting the already highlighted default USB Root HUB." 5. After the software and driver installations are complete, the software will detect the chracteristics of the card. If your [...]

Part 3: Activating and Provisioning Y our PCS Connection Card The final step to making your PCS Connection Card operational is configuring it to use your account. T ip: For an overview of account activation and configuration, see “Activating and Using PCS Service” on page 9 . If you purchased a pre-activated PCS Connection Card this step is not[...]

2. If your PCS Connection Card has not been activated, the Activation Wizard will automatically launch and guide you through the activation process. Note: If you close the activation wizard before finishing the Card Activation and Provisioning process, the Activation Wizard can be found at Menu/Activation Wizard from within the PCS Connection Manag[...]

4. The Customer Solutions representative will give you a Phone number and a MSID Code. Enter those numbers in the spaces provided. Click Next to continue. Note: If you do not receive a MSID (IMSI_S) Code, leave the field blank. 5. Y our phone number will be displayed at the bottom of the activation window . Click Ye s if the information is correct.[...]

Note: If Windows Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later is not installed on your PC,you may be prompted to install it from the PCS Connection Card CD-ROM during the Card Activation and Provisioning stage.Once Windows Internet Explorer version 6.0 is installed,your computer will restart and the PCS Connection Manager Software will continue the Provi[...]

Section 2: Installing the PCS Connection Card 30 2C: Inserting and Removing the PCS Connection Card Section 2C Inserting & Removing the PCS Connection Card In This Section 4 Inserting the PCS Connection Card 4 Removing the PCS Connection 4 Exiting the PCS Connection Manager T This section explains the steps necessary to insert and remove the PC[...]

Inserting and Removing the PCS Connection Card Inserting the PCS Connection Card Before you insert the PCS Connection Card, you must first install the PCS Connection Manager Software as discussed earlier in this chapter . Once you have completed the software installation procedure, you may insert your card into your computer’ s PC Card slot. The [...]

Removing Power From The PC Card When the PCS Connection Card is connected to the computer it has power and is trying to communicate with the network. T o remove power , the card must be ejected from the PC Card slot. Removing the PCS Connection Card T o remove the card: 1. Close the PCS Connection Manager if it is open. 2. Right Click on the System[...]

Section 2: Installing the PCS Connection Card 2C: Inserting and Removing the PCS Connection Card 33 6. Click OK , then remove the PCS Connection Card. It is now safe to eject the card. 7. When removing your PCS Connection Card, always grip it by the sides of the card rather than the top. Pulling on the antenna will damage the card. If available, us[...]

Section 3: 34 Using the PCS Connection Card Using the PCS Connection Card Section 3[...]

Section 3A The PCS Connection Manager SM In This Section 4 4 The PCS Connection Manager 4 4 The PCS Connection Manager Window 4 4 Accessing Links 4 4 Windows Main Interface T his chapter outlines the PCS Connection Manager interface for your notebook PC, including the components of the main window , button usage, taskbar icons and more. Once you’[...]

The PCS Connection Manager PCS Connection Manager Software allows you to manage and monitor the connection between your PCS Connection Card and the CDMA network. Use the PCS Connection Manager to: 4 Determine your signal strength, PCS Vision availability and other network parameters 4 Initiate data calls 4 View call statistics and W eb messages 4 E[...]

The PCS Connection Manager Window The PCS Connection Manager features its own Custom Main Interface (CMI) window . It includes the following components: 4 A Menu button in the lower left corner 4 Minimize and Close buttons in the lower right corner 4 A message area (the upper left portion of the display) 4 An indicator area (to the immediate right [...]

Secondary Menu Options Clicking the Menu button, located in the lower left corner of the interface, provides access to the PCS Connection Manager secondary menu. Note: For a full explanation of each of the submenu links, go to Section 3B: Menu Options, beginning on page 45 . Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 38 3A: The PCS Connection Manager[...]

The Minimize and Close Buttons The Minimize button closes the window but leaves the program running. When the program is minimized, its icon in the status area can be used to determine the card status. (See page 43). Once minimized, you can redisplay the program by double clicking the desktop shortcut or launching the card software from the Start m[...]

Ready to Connect The Ready state is the default state when the PCS Connection Card is connected. It signifies that the PCS Connection Manager Software is ready to connect to the network. The GO button is now enabled and the signal strength icon is visible. Click GO to initiate a connection. If a Dial-up Networking Connection is also available, the [...]

Connected Once the connection is established, the signal strength icon is replaced by a transferring/receiving icon which displays the amount of transferred data. For other messages, see “ T roubleshooting T ips” on page 56 . Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 3A: The PCS Connection Manager 41[...]

Indicator Area The indicator area displays icons that help you keep track of your signal strength, notify you when you receive messages and indicate whether certain options or features are enabled. Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 42 3A: The PCS Connection Manager 4 The transfer/receive icon lets you know that a PCS Vision data connection i[...]

Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 3A: The PCS Connection Manager 43 The GO Button The GO button is used to establish and cancel a connection. The text on the button changes during different connection stages. © GO – Ready to establish a connection. Click the button to start a connection (if only one is defined) or to display a list from w[...]

Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 44 3A: The PCS Connection Manager Accessing Links For your convenience, Sprint incorporates links to select PCS Products and Services within the PCS Connection Manager menu. T o access these links: 1. Click Menu on the PCS Connection Manager interface. 2. Select Links from the submenu. Note: The PCS Connecti[...]

Section 3B Menu Options In This Section 4 4 Overview and Description of Menu Items 4 4 Other Features T his chapter provides an overview and brief description of each menu option you may encounter while using your PCS Connection Card TM and PCS Connection Manager SM Software. Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 3B: Menu Options 45[...]

Overview of Menu Items Clicking the Menu button, located at the lower left of the interface, launches the PCS Vision Interface secondary menu. Menu Item Description Go (Connect) The GO (Connect) option allows you to establish a connection. Once a connection is established, the GO (Connect) button will be replaced by the option Disconnect. Select Di[...]

Alert Log Provides a record of all alerts that have been received while establishing and maintaining Connections. Y ou can use the Alert Log to help isolate and resolve connection issues. The Alert Log displays a table with four columns: Date/T ime, Alert, Connection and Number Dialed. The Date/T ime button sorts in descending order the first time [...]

Device Info Helps identify problems connecting to the Enhanced PCS Network Network and provides key information about your PCS Connection Card status and configuration. Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 48 3B: Menu Options & Diagnostics[...]

Activation Wizard The primary function of this screen is to provide instructions to activate your card. Software Updates Select the checkbox to check for software release updates on a monthly basis. Y ou can also check any time by selecting the Check Now button. Links For your convenience, PCS Connection Manager incorporates links to PCS products a[...]

Help By clicking on Help , a document will launch providing more detailed information on the PCS Connection Manager . If you are looking for additional information on a subject, you can find it here within the contents, index or search tabs. About PCS Provides information about the version you are using. Connection Manager Settings Contains three t[...]

Choose optional Interface behavior: 4 Button click - an audible click corresponds to each mouse click. 4 Window always on top - PCS Vision Interface window remains in the foreground irregardless of what applications are open. 4 Show Welcome screen - The W elcome screen appears each time PCS Connection Manager is launched. Advanced: 4 Select the T r[...]

Logs: 4 Select the Keep Connection History checkbox to create a tracking log of your PCS Vision Connections. 4 If activating Keep Connection History , input the number of Connections and Alerts you want to store. 4 Select an Export Separator from the drop-down list to help format your logs when saved to disk. 4 Click OK to save changes and close th[...]

Other Features Auto-Update The PCS Connection Manager periodically checks the PCS updated Web site for new features. The new updates are automatically downloaded over the enhanced Sprint Nationwide Network and installed directly onto your laptop. These automatic updates insure the PCS Connection Manager software is always up-to-date with the latest[...]

Auto-Update Process: Click Next> to continue. Click Next> to continue. Update Installation: Click Finish . Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 54 3B: Menu Options[...]

Message Reader The Message Reader feature allows you to display PCS Short Mail messages sent across the PCS CDMA Network. Incoming messages will be automatically displayed on your computer screen when they arrive. Click Delete and Close to close window . Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 3B: Menu Options 55[...]

Section 3C T roubleshooting T ips In This Section 4 4 Problem, Causes and Solutions 4 4 Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager SM Software T his section provides assistance in diagnosing and solving many common problems you may experience while using your PCS Connection Card TM and PCS Connection Manager SM Software with your notebook PC. Section [...]

Problem, Causes and Solutions When properly installed, the PCS Connection Card is a highly reliable product. Most problems are caused by one of these issues: 4 The wrong driver has been installed. 4 System resources required by the card are being used by other devices. 4 Network coverage is not available (either because you are outside the Sprint N[...]

Problem , Causes and Solutions (con’t) Error: “Card has been removed” Solution: If this message is displayed, verify that the PCS Connection Card is correctly inserted in your computer's PC card slot. Error: “Card is already in use” Solution: This message indicates the card port is busy . V erify whether your PCS Connection Card has [...]

Error: “ An Error has occurred. Y our previous version of the software will not be updated. " Solution: If the download is interrupted during the Auto-Update process due to either a network unavailability error or if you cancel the download, the PCS Connection Manager may encounter an error the next time the software update is attempted. Y o[...]

Connection Error Dialogs From time-to-time you may experience Connection Errors that generate Mobile IP Error Messages Follow prompt and Click OK Note that this error will occur when ntetwork-provisioning information does not match the profile on the PCS Connection Card. If the problem persists, you may be prompted to "Update your Data Profile[...]

Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager Software Uninstalling the PCS Connection Manager SM Software T o uninstall the PCS Connection Manager Software be sure to use the Add/Remove Programs Utility built-in to your Windows Operating System. 1. Exit from the PCS Connection Manage r . Refer to Page 32 for detailed instructions. 2. Go to Start < Co[...]

Select Remove and click Next > When prompted, click OK to proceed. Restart your computer to complete installation. Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card 62 3C: T roubleshooting T ips (Notebook PCs)[...]

Section 4 PCS V ision SM Section 4 PCS V ision 63[...]

Section 4A PCS V ision SM In This Section 4 4 Messaging 4 4 Email 4 4 PCS Business Connection SM 4 4 PCS Vision F AQs P CS V ision SM brings you clarity you can see and hear , with enhanced, always-on mobile multimedia capabilities like email, Internet browsing and PCS Business Connection SM that are easy to learn and use. This rich, colorful graph[...]

Messaging Now you can send and receive email and instant messages, as well as chat on select PCS Connection Cards. With chat, you can have a conversation without talking. Join in a Web-based chat room to exchange information on a specific topic or read conversations that others have posted – even launch a one-on-one chat for a more in-depth conve[...]

Email Using PCS Email With PCS Email, you can set up an account at no additional charge and perform many of the typical email functions from your PCS Connection Card that you can from your desktop computer . Y ou can manage your PCS Email Account from your computer at www .sprintpcs.com . Y ou can also access other select email providers from the W[...]

PCS Business Connection SM Personal Edition PCS Business Connection SM Personal Edition is designed to offer secure wireless access to both Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes. PCS Business Connection Personal Edition delivers the following features: 4 Business email access: Read, reply to, forward, delete and compose your company email. 4 Company di[...]

PCS Vision F AQs How will I know when my PCS Connection Card is ready for PCS Vision Service? Y our user name (for example, bsmith001@sprintpcs.com) will be visible on the PCS Connection Manager display screen. How do I sign-in for the first time? Y ou are automatically signed in to PCS Vision Services when you launch the PCS Connection Manager Sof[...]

Can I sign out of data services? Y ou can sign out without turning off your PCS Connection Card; however you will not be able to browse the Web or use other PCS V ision Services. T o sign out, go to Settings > Internet > Sign Out in PCS Connection Manager menu. How can I optimize my settings to achieve faster speeds and send and receive less [...]

Section 5 70 T echnical Specifications/Regulatory Information T echnical Specifications and Regulatory Information Section 5[...]

Section 5A T echnical Specifications In This Section 4 4 Environmental Specifications 4 4 Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications 4 4 Software Specifications 4 4 Mechanical Specifications T his section outlines the environmental and technical specifications for your new PCS Connection Card TM Section 5: T echnical Specifications/Regulatory In[...]

Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: -20 o to 60 o C Storage temperature: - 30 o to 65 o C Humidity: 60 o @ 15 - 95 % RH Vibration stability: Sinusoidal vibration @ 15g peak Mechanical shock @ 50g peak Drop: 1 meter on vinyl surface Contact discharge (Level 2): +/- 1.5k V Air discharge (Level 3): +/- 15k V Radio Frequency and Electri[...]

Software Specifications CDMA specification: IS - 2000 Release 0 Data service: IS - 707A SMS (IS-637): IS - 637A mobile terminated FAX: No Support IOT A: Support OT ASP (IS-683A): No Support OT AP A (IS-683A): No Support PRL (preferred roaming list): Support Authentication: Support V oice: No Support NAM Single E911 & Position Location: No Suppo[...]

Section 5B Regulatory Information In This Section 4 4 Warning (EMI) - US FCC Information 4 4 Warning (EMI) - Canada T his section outlines important regulatory notices concerning your new PCS Connection Card TM . Section 5: T echnical Specifications/Regulatory Information 74 5B: Regulatory Information[...]

Regulatory Notices This device is compliant with Parts 15 and 24 of the FCC Rules. This PC card has been tested with the typical laptop computer with the side loading PCMCIA bay . This PC card must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . Use of this device in any other configuration may exceed the FCC RF[...]

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 to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 4 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 4 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver[...]

Section 6 Safety Information and T erms & Conditions 77 Safety Information and T erms & Conditions Section 6[...]

Section 6A Safety and Notices In This Section 4 Important Notice 4 Safety and Hazards T his section outlines important liability and safety guidelines concerning your new PCS Connection Card TM . Section 6: Safety Information and T erms and Conditions 78 6A: Safety and Notices[...]

Important Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the PCS Connection Card - Model PC3200 CDMA modem are used in a nor[...]

Section 6B T erms and Conditions In This Section 4 4 T erms and Conditions of Services T his section contains the terms and conditions of service for your new PCS Connection Card TM . Section 6: Safety Information and T erms and Conditions 80 6B: T erms and Conditions[...]

T er ms and Conditions T er ms and Conditions of Services (Effective as of Nov ember 24, 2003 until replaced) Thanks for c hoosing Sprint. These ter ms and conditions are part of your agreement with Sprint for PCS Services. The terms and conditions included with your PCS Phone may not be the most current version. For the most current version of the[...]

Services may not be available or may oper ate differentl y in certain af filiate markets or other areas. Credit V erification . Y ou must have and maintain satisf actor y credit to receiv e and continue to receive Services. W e will verify your credit bef ore agreeing to provide Services to you and we may v erify your credit at any time while w e p[...]

terminate a T er m Service Plan in accordance with the return policy associated with your T er m Service Plan. After the e xpiration of the term, the T er ms relating to Non-T erm Ser vice Plans apply . T ermination. General. Regardless of whether y ou have a Non-T erm or a T erm Ser vice Plan, we may terminate or suspend Services to you without li[...]

Charges. For most f orms of wireless Service, your usage will be charged from the time you first initiate contact between your phone or other wir eless device and the network until the netw ork connection is broken, whether or not you are successful in connecting with the service with which you seek to connect, even if the connection is later broke[...]

each hour), if the session spans more than 1 c lock hour . When tr aveling on our PCS Vision netw ork, a session ma y be ended and new session initiated, although no interruption to the actual data session will occur . Y our invoice will not separ ately identify the number of kilobytes attributable to your use of specific sites, sessions or service[...]

disclosure of inf ormation about you, subject to the policies of those sites and services. Y ou consent to receiving adv ertising, warnings, aler ts and other messages, including broadcast messag es. Y our access to PCS Vision wireless services is controlled by a password. V oice Command. PCS V oice Command is an optional ser vice that allows you t[...]

Late Payment Charges. P ayment is past due if we do not receive it by the due date shown on your inv oice. Any payment for Services and equipment not made when due accrues late charges until paid at the rate of 5% per month or at the highest r ate allowed by la w . Acceptance of late or par tial payments (even if mar ked "paid in full") d[...]

Deposits. If we requir e a deposit for y ou to establish or keep Services, we will hold the deposit as partial guarantee of payment for Services. W e may chang e the deposit amount at any time to reflect revised estimated monthly charges based upon your usage. A deposit may not be used to pay an y invoice (unless it is used to pay a final inv oice)[...]

T axes and Surcharges. W e invoice you f or tax es, fees and other c harges levied by or remitted directl y to feder al, state or local authorities, or foreign gov er nment on Services including, without limitation, sales, gross receipts, use, and e xcise taxes. If you claim an y tax e xemption, you must provide us with a v alid tax-e xempt documen[...]

Messages. Y ou will incur air time usage c harges when accessing your v oicemail from your PCS Phone. Y ou may also incur charges in accessing te xt messa ges fr om your PCS Phone. Y ou may access your voicemail without incurring airtime usa ge charges by c hecking your v oicemail from a wireline phone. W e may impose limits on the number of voicem[...]

e) traffic or other accidents, or any health-related c laims allegedl y arising from the use of Services, phones, equipment or accessor ies used in connection with the Services; f) the use of Wireless W eb Services and PCS Vision applications and services, including the accuracy or reliability of an y information obtained from the Internet using Wi[...]

MANDA TORY ARBITRA TION OF DISPUTES. ANY CLAIM, CONTRO VERSY OR DISPUTE OF ANY KIND BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AND THE COMP ANY AND/OR ANY OF ITS EMPLO YEES, AGENTS, AFFILIA TES OR OTHER REPRESENT A TIVES, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRA CT , ST A TUTE, OR TORT , INCLUDING FRA UD, MISREPRESENT A TION, FRA UDULENT INDUCEMENT , OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQ UIT ABLE[...]

Choice of Law; Jurisdiction. This Agr eement is gov erned by and must be construed under federal la w and the laws of the State of Kansas, without regard to c hoice of law principles. General. If either of us does not enforce an y r ight or remedy av ailable under this Agreement, that f ailure is not a waiver of the right or remed y for an y other [...]

94 Copyright © 2002 Sprint Spectrum L.P . All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, PCS Business Connection and the diamond logo are trademarks of Sprint Communications Company L.P . All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.[...]

Index 95 Index A administrator privileges 15 account activation 9 activation. (See also provisioning) 13, 14, 21, 25-29, 49, 82 code 9, 27 manual Notebook PCs 26-29 overview 9 wizard 9, 13, 21, 25-29, 49 active connection 42 aircraft (operation in) 78 alert log 47 alerts 90 antenna care & maintenance 10 proper use 20, 31, 33 specifications 73 r[...]

96 Index E (continued) end session 46 environmental specifications 72 error messages. See troubleshooting ESN (electronic serial number) 9, 26 establish connection. See connection F FCC 20, 31, 72, 75 file downloads, status of 51 G Go button. See buttons H handhelds (use with) 10 hardware failure(error) 43 icon (unplug/eject) 32 detection Windows 2[...]

P password change 68 payment 81, 85-88 PC Connection Card about 5 insertion and removal 30-33 unplug/eject 32 installation 15-29 uses of 35-62 PC Card Slot 5, 14 photo example 20, 31 PCMCIA slot. See PC Card Slot; PC Card- insertion & removal) ports 58 PCS Business Connection 67 features 67 PCS Connection Manager Software about 35-55 Activation[...]

T taskbar . See icons technical specifications 71-73 termination of service plan 8 2 terminate session(See end session) trademarks 97 transmit /receive icon. See icons troubleshooting 56-62 error messages 57-60 T ype II PC Card 5, 14 Interface type 72 T uninstalling software. See PCS Connection Manager unplug/eject. See PC Card V views alternate vi[...]