Sprint Nextel PC3200 - Manual (Page 11)

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 that your notebook has the system requirements listed on
page 14 to ensure the proper installation and performance of your
PCS Connection Card.
2. Install the PCS Connection Manager Software, located on the
installation CD, onto your Notebook PC.
3. Insert the PCS Connection Card once the PCS Connection Manager
prompts you to do so.
4. Activate your PCS Account and configure the PCS Connection Card
to use your account (unless the card has been pre-activated).
The PCS Connection Card Software
The PCS Connection Card comes with the following software:
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PCS Connection Manager, which allows you to manage the card’s
actions and monitor your connections.
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The driver software that forms the interface between the
PCS Connection Card and your Windows operating system.
Tip: A driver is software that forms the interface between a device (such
as the PCS Connection Card) and the operating system on your PC (such
as Windows ME).
The software must be installed before you insert the PCS Connection Card
for the first time. Note that you will be prompted when it is time to insert
the PCS Connection Card into your computer’s PC card slot during the
installation process. Detailed instructions are provided in the
comprehensive Start Here Guide and herein beginning on page 15.
Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics
8 1B: Getting Started