Sprint Nextel Compass 597 - Manual (Page 18)

10 Section 2A. Installing the Software
Installing the Software and Drivers
1. If your USB modem has not yet been activated, ensure you are in the network
coverage area (not roaming).
2. Remove the protective cap from the USB connector of the USB modem by placing
your fingers on the side grips of the cap and carefully pulling the cap off.
3. Gripping both sides of the USB modem, insert it into your computer’s USB slot.
Alternatively, you can attach the USB extension cable to your computer’s USB slot,
and then connect the USB modem to the USB extension cable.
4. In the “TRU-Install” Finder window, double-click Sprint SmartView Installer.mpkg .
5. In the “Welcome to the Sprint SmartView Installer Installer” window, click Continue .
6. Read the Software License Agreement. To continue with the software installation, you
must click
Continue , and then Agree to accept the terms.
7. In the “Standard Install on ...” window, click Install .
8. If a window appears prompting you for your password, enter your Mac password and
then click
OK .
9. In the window with the message that you will have to restart your computer, click
Continue Installation .
Note As part of the installation process you will be prompted to restart your computer; save any
open documents.
WARNING If your computer’s USB slot is vertical, use the USB extension cable.
If the orientation of your computer’s USB slot or the thickness of your computer are such
that pressure is applied to the modem’s end or side, you may damage the modem or your
computer. In such cases, do not insert the modem directly into your computer’s USB slot;
use the USB extension cable instead.