Sprint Nextel Stereo Receiver - Manual (Page 19)

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Phone as Modem
Your device’s data capabilities enable you to use its
high-speed data connection as a modem for your laptop
computer. You’ll be able to send and receive email,
browse the Internet, and access your company’s network
anywhere on the Sprint Power Vision Network.
Please see the online User Guide for instructions on using
Internet Sharing to set up a Bluetooth or USB connection.
Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC
In order to use your device as a modem, you’ll first
need to load the Sprint PCS Connection Manager
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software on your PC. Then, use a compatible USB cable
or built-in Bluetooth connection to connect your device
to your PC.
To set up your device-to-PC data connection:
1. From your computer’s traditional Internet
connection, go to
www.sprint.com/downloads and
download the Sprint PCS Connection Manager
for Phone as Modem/USB Cables software.
(The software and drivers can be downloaded free
of charge.)
2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the
onscreen instructions to install the Sprint PCS
Connection Manager software and drivers to
your PC.
Note: To use this service, you are required to sign up on a
Sprint Power Vision with Phone as Modem plan. Go
to
www.sprint.com or visit a Sprint Store for phone as
modem plan details and more information.