Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 - Manual (Page 20)

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Part 2: Inserting and removing
the AirCard 580 and driver
installation
This section outlines proper insertion and removal of the
AirCard 580 into your notebook PC and explains the steps of
driver installation.
Inserting the AirCard 580
To insert the AirCard 580 into your notebook PC:
Note: Before inserting the
AirCard 580 into your PC Card
slot, it is recommended that you
remove the Installation CD from
your CD-ROM drive. 1. Insert the AirCard 580 into the PC Card slot with the 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.
When you insert the AirCard, the following should occur:
• If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps.
• The PC Card icon appears in the status area, if it is not
already displayed for another card, (and unless the feature
has been disabled).
• Watcher launches (unless the auto launch feature has been
disabled).
• The AirCard 580 is powered as soon as you insert it.
WARNING: Once the card is inserted, DO NOT physically remove
the AirCard 580 until you have reviewed instructions for proper
removal on page 12. Removing the AirCard 580 improperly may
damage your notebook PC.
Note: If your AirCard 580 has
not been activated, you will need
to follow the steps required for
activation to begin using the
AirCard 580. (See Part 3:
“Activating the AirCard 580” in
this Chapter, beginning on page
14.) Removing the AirCard 580
To remove the AirCard 580 (Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP):
1. Verify that Watcher is disconnected and that a connection
is no longer active. (See Chapter 4: Watcher Basics,
beginning on page 17 for more information).
2. Right or left-click on the Watcher icon found in the system
tray and select
Exit from the menu.
3. Double-click the Unplug/Eject Hardware PC Card icon in
the system tray to display the option to stop the card.
Windows 2000 & Me Windows XP Windows 98 SE