UTStarcom UM100C manual

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1. BEFORE USING UM100C 1.1 About this User ’s Manual Y ou will find all the information you need to install and use the UM100C in this user ’ s manual. Before using the UM100C, you must properly install the UM100C by closely following the installation instructions. Instructions • Install the UM100C software before inserting the UM100C USB Dev[...]

2 1.4 Introduction to UM100C USB Modem The UM100C is designed for your PC’s USB port, which is available in most PC models. The UM100C can be used to access the Internet, your company’ s intranet, 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 wireline Internet acc[...]

3 1.7 Configuration T o use the UM100C, you should install the software included in the installation CD and configure the UM100C USB device. See the next section for more information on software installation and USB device configuration. 2. INST ALLA TION AND SETUP FOR QUICKLINK MOBILE This section will guide you through the installation and setup [...]

2.1 QuickLink Mobile Setup Program STEP 1: The “W elcome” screen appears. Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation process. STEP 2: After the Welcome screen appears, you will see QuickLink Mobile License Agreement. In order to install and use this product you must agree with the terms of this agreement. Select “I agree wi[...]

STEP 4: During this step the components of QuickLink Mobile product are being installed onto your computer . Installation will occur to the destination folder specified in Step 3 above. STEP 5: Installation is now complete. Click the “Finish” button to leave the QuickLink Mobile setup program and begin using your new software. * The setup progr[...]

2.2 QuickLink Mobile Setup Wizard After you have successfully completed the installation process of QuickLink Mobile, you are ready to start QuickLink Mobile program and begin your initial setup. The steps in the Setup Wizard are critical to the proper operation of QuickLink Mobile. STEP 1: On first-run of QuickLink Mobile the Setup Wizard will aut[...]

STEP 3: The detection and configuration process for your wireless device is now complete. In this step you can elect to run QuickLink Mobile automatically every time you start your computer . Click “ Finish ” when complete. Please familiarize yourself with the information in the “Using QuickLink Mobile” and “Connecting to the Internet” [...]

3. USING QUICKLINK MOBILE T oday’s online world offers more services everyday and Wireless gives you the tools you need to take advantage of the best in connectivity solutions. With QuickLink Mobile, enjoy the freedom and convenience of wireless Internet connectivity from your notebook computer! 3.1 Features WW AN (Wireless Wide Area Network, 1xE[...]

At a glance you can see the signal strength and battery level. Select “Refresh Networks” from the “T ools” menu to update the information in this panel. Y our current connection state and the elapsed time of the connection are displayed along the bottom of the status bar . If your expected connection does not appear after starting QuickLink[...]

QuickLink Mobile will display status information at the bottom during the connection process as well as while connected. When not connected, the status text in the lower left corner will display “Not connected” for the currently selected network. The timer will display “00:00:00”. Once connected, the status text will display “Connected”[...]

Dormancy: The data session becomes dormant if you are not sending or receiving any data. As soon as you resume sending or receiving data, the data session will return to an active state. Depending on your device and service plan, your data session may disconnect during a dormant state. 3.4 SMS Messaging QuickLink Mobile supports SMS Messaging for t[...]

• T o forward an inbound message, select the message and press “Forward” button. The message will be populated in the send area below prefixed with a “FW:.” Press the “Send” button to send the message. • T o resend a sent message, select the message and press the “Resend” button. The phone number and message will be populated in[...]

1 3 1 2 4. QUICKLINK MOBILE PREFERENCES 4.1 General Preferences Options T ab Click on “Options”, then “Preferences”. Minimize application into tray: When you minimize the application it will now appear in the Windows task bar . T o restore the application click on QuickLink Mobile tray icon, and select “Show Application”. Show popup sta[...]

1 4 This feature allows QuickLink Mobile to automatically check for software updates. If an update is available, you will be notified of its size and approximate download times. Y ou will be given the choice to download or cancel. If you select download, a display appears that shows the progress as the update is downloading with the option to cance[...]

1 5 Connect T ab When you select the “Set Options” button from the screen above, the following options will appear (“Options”, “Preferences”, “WW AN tab”, “Set Options. . . “) : Do not open my browser: With this option selected, when you connect to a WW AN network, QuickLink Mobile will not automatically launch your default web [...]

VPN T ab The following options exist on the VPN tab (“Options”, “Preferences”, “WW AN” tab, “Set Options. . . “, “VPN” tab) : VPN Client: QuickLink Mobile automatically detects if certain VPN clients like Microsoft  , Cisco  , CheckPoint  , etc are installed on the computer and allows you to select the one you wish to u[...]

1 7 4.3 SMS Settings SMS (Short T ext Message Service) is a messaging application for your wireless device which allows you to compose and send text messages to other wireless phones and email accounts. The SMS tab in the preferences dialog allows you to configure certain text message delivery options. These options include: Incoming Message Option[...]

1 8 4.4 Additional Features In addition to the basic features mentioned in previous sections, QuickLink Mobile has the additional features listed below . The Status Bar The details of your current connection can be seen in the status bar at the bottom of QuickLink Mobile interface. This status bar is always visible when the interface is fully expan[...]

1 9 The Session Menu Connect / Disconnect: Y ou can connect or disconnect the wireless networks. Log: This provides a concise session log of your network activity . Click on a column heading to sort the log. This window also displays the total number of sessions as well as the total time connected. The information displayed in the Usage log can be [...]

The T ools Menu T est WW AN Device: Retrieve and display detailed information about your WW AN device (1xEV -DO/1xRTT/CDMA USB Modem) such as manufacturer , model, version, etc. This information can be valuable when troubleshooting a problem. Run Wizard: Runs the Setup Wizard again. This is useful if you need to reconfigure QuickLink Mobile to use [...]

2 1 2 0 The Options Menu Control Panels: From this menu you have access to your system’s “Modem”, “Network and Dial-Up Connections”, and “Internet” control panels. Y ou can also see all control panels by selecting “All”. Preferences: This is used to select preferences for connection settings. Please see WW AN Specific Settings for[...]

5. INST ALLING UM100C 5.1 Precautions 1) Do not insert the UM100C before installing the software on the computer . When you complete the software installation, the system will prompt you to insert the UM100C into the USB port. 2) Once the modem has been inserted into the PC, do not remove it from your PC without first completing the unplugging/ejec[...]

2 3 2 2 5.3 Installing Software 5.3.1 W arnings • Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process before removing the UM100C. If you remove the device improperly , the product may be damaged. • Before inserting the UM100C into your PC’ s USB port, remove the Installation CD from the CD-ROM drive. 5.3.2 Notes • If you have inserted the[...]

5.3.3 Using the Device Power statue LED • Green: Power OK. • Red: Not enough power . If you see Red on the power status LED it is recommend that you use the USB modem extension Y cable. Signal strength indicator • 0~4: weak or no signal strength, 4: high signal strength. Note : Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process before remo[...]

2 5 2 4 1) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Windows 2000 • As shown in the above figure, two “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” options will be displayed in the Hardware devices list of Win2000. However , one of them is disabled and marked with “V”. Select the device with no “V” mark. If you select it and click the “Stop” button, [...]

2 7 2 6 • Then, the above window will appear . It is now safe to unplug the UM100C. 2) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Windows XP • As shown above, only one “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” option will be displayed in Windows XP . Select “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” and click the “Stop” button. • Then, two “NEC PCI t[...]

2 7 2 6 • Click the [Close] button. It is now safe to unplug the UM100C. 3) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Windows Vista • As shown above, only one “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” option will be displayed in Windows Vista. Select “NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller” and click the “Stop” button. • Then, two “NEC PCI to USB [...]

2 9 2 8 • Click the [Close] button. It is now safe to unplug the UM100C. 5.3.5 Remove the UM100C from your laptop • Remove the UM100C from your laptop. When removing the UM100C, always grip the sides of the modem and push/pull carefully . 5.3.6 Using the USB Modem Extension Y Cable • The UM100C Modem package includes an extension USB Y -shape[...]

2 9 2 8 3) The device is connected to and powered by the computer as soon as the USB Y cable is plugged properly into the appropriate T ype A USB port(s). 4) Click Connect . A # 1 B # 2 B[...]

6. REGULA TOR Y AND SAFETY INFORMA TION 6.1 Regulatory Notices UM100C complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC rules. It has been tested with the typical personal computer with a USB port. This USB device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . If you use this USB device in any other configurat[...]

3 1 3 0 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 4) This USB device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. 5) If you have purchased this [...]

4) Do not use this USB device while driving a car , since it can distract driver ’s driving. In some area, using the communication device while driving a car is illegal. 6.5 Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE T O RADIO WA VES. Y our wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiv[...]

* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 6.6 Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure W ARNING! R[...]

6.8 FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. 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. Information to User This equipment has been tes[...]

(d) Damage resulting from connection to, or use of any accessory or other product not approved or authorized by the Company; (e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing and non-operative parts; (f) Product damaged from external causes such as fire, flooding, dirt, sand, weather conditions, battery leakage, bl[...]

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