Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto AirCard 580 del fabbricante Sierra Wireless
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AirCard® 580 Wireless Modem User Guide.
2 Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communicati ons, transmission and recepti on of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, co rrupted (i.
3 Copyright ©2004 Sierra Wireless. All rig hts reserved . Trademarks AirCard and “Heart of the Wireles s Machine” are registered tradem arks of Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design, the red-tipped antenna, and Watcher are trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
4 Table of Contents 1: Introducing the AirCard 580 Wireless Mo dem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .6 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Security incorrect lock code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Software mismatch alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tray mode alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 1: Introducing the AirCard® 580 Wireless Modem • Welcome • Package contents • Feature summary • System components • Care and maintenance Note: Do not insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot prior to installing t he software. It is important to install the software and driver in the co rrect order.
7 network. You just insert the AirCard 580, allow Watcher to auto-launch, click connect, then launch your Internet browser—you’re on-line! Verizon Wireless EVDO The AirCard 580 operates on Verizon Wireless networks which leverage a 3G wireless cellular technology called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Ac cess).
8 to use the widely available Express Network networ k where EvDO has not yet b een imple mented. The benefits to you are that you can use the Air Card in any area that has coverage (assu ming there are no account restrictions) and you will be able to take advantage of the fas test possible data transmissi on speed.
9 Care and maintenance As with any electronic device, the AirCard must be handled with care to ensu re reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using an d storing the AirCard: • Do not apply adhesive labels to the AirCar d. This may cause the AirCard to become jammed inside the card slot.
10 2: Getting Started • The AirCard 580 software • Your account and coverage area Before you can begin using the Ai rCard 580 wireless modem, you must: 1. Install the Watcher software and the AirCard dr iv ers. 2. Obtain a CDMA account (if this w asn’t done when you purchased the card).
11 3: Installation Procedures • Overview • Part 1: AirCard 580 software installation • Part 2: Inserting and removing the AirCard 580 and driver installation • Part 3: Activating the AirCard 5.
12 Part 1: AirCard 580 software installation Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP installation procedures To install Watcher and the AirCard 580 drivers: Windows 2000 & XP: You may require administrat ive privileges to install the AirCard 580. 1. The Installation CD launches automatically.
13 Figure 3-3: Watcher Full Mode view - Please Insert Card Part 2: Inserting and removing the AirCard 580 and driver installation This section outlines proper insertion and remova l of the AirCard 580 into y our notebook PC and explains the steps of drive r installat ion.
14 4. Select the following menu selection from the Unplug or Eject Hardware window for your operating system and click Stop to proceed: • Windows 98 SE and Me ONLY: Select Wireless PC Card USB Open .
15 • If you have installed an earlier ve rsion of the drivers , click Yes to upgrade to the current version. (Recommended). • If you have already installed the current version of the driver s ont o your PC, click Yes to keep the current drivers.
16 Part 3: Activating the Ai rCard with Verizon Wireless Once the AirCard 580 is properly instal led into th e Type II PC Card slot of your notebook PC, the Activation Wizard will aut omatically appear. (In or der to use your A irCard 58 0, you must have an account set up with Verizon Wireless).
17 4: Watcher™ Basics • Launching and exiting • Watcher • Connect and • disconnect • Components of the • Watcher window • System tray mode Launching and exiting Watcher Watcher is the application that a llows you to manage and monitor the connection between the AirCard 580 wireless modem and t he CDMA network.
18 Disconnect” in this chapte r on page 18). 1. Click the Watcher system tray icon foun d in the system tray and a menu appears: Figure 4-1: System tray shortcut menu 2. Select Exit from the menu. (This closes and exits Wat cher and the icon disappears fr om the system tray).
19 Figure 4-2: Watcher in Full Mode view - C onnect action button 2. Watcher will take a few moments to connect to th e network. Once a connection is established, the dialog box at the bottom of the Watcher window displays the word “Connected,” not ifying that a connection has been established.
20 Each time Watcher launches, it la unches in Full Mode view. In Full Mode view all menus, indicators, and buttons are displayed. The window contains: • The indicator area which contain s icons showing your sign al strength, coverage, and roaming status.
21 Icon Meaning The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming onto the network of a service provider other than your ow n. When the indicator is off (gray), you are with in the local c overage area of your service provider. When the indicator is on (solid bl ack), you are in a “preferred” roaming area.
22 Ready Service is available No Service No service is a vailable Connecting Attempting to make a connection Connected 1 xEV-DO or Connected 1xRTT A connection i s establis hed (1xEV-DO or 1xRTT - ac .
23 Action buttons The action buttons allow you to customiz e Watcher and monitor your connections. Connect / disconnect When a connection has not been made, the action button reads Connect . To initiate a connection, click Connect . Once a connection is established, the button change s to read Disconnect .
24 Table 4-3: Settings Menu - General Tab Options Option Choices Descript ion Option Choices Description Start in System Tray Mode On Off (default to Full Mode at launch) When this option is enabled, Watcher will launch from the system tray. (See System Tray Mode on page 26).
25 Run Activation Wizard -- You may manually launch the Ac tivation Wiza rd from the general tab. Select “ R u n A c t i v a t i o n W i z a r d ” and foll ow the on-screen instructions. About tab The About Tab lists useful informatio n about your device and provides direct access to a digital help file.
26 Figure 4-6: System tray area If you prefer to minimize the Full Mode view of Watcher, you can st ill monitor your connections with the System Tray Icon. system tray : a section of the task bar in Windows which di splays the clock and icons of certain programs.
27 System tray menu Note: When you select “Exit” from the system tray menu , you are “exiting” the Watcher pr ogram/application. Clicking on the system tray shortcut action button while in Full Mo de does not close and exit Watcher; it o nly minimizes Watcher from Fu ll Mode v i ew.
28 5: Alert Windows • Understanding alert windows Understanding alert windows Alerts are windows generated by Wa tcher in response to your select ions.
29 Connection in progress alert A “ Connection in Progress ” or “ Connection is still Active ” alert occurs if you attempt to your select Exit or Power Off the AirCard 580 from the system tray shortcut menu prior to terminating your connection.
30 Tray mode alert In order to run Watcher System Tray Mode rather than Full Mode, you must click the System Tray Icon. When this action occurs, an alert appears expl aining that you have switched modes. In order to turn off the alert in the future, place a check mark in the check box next to “ Do not show this Alert in the future.
31 6: Troubleshooting Tips The Watcher Help file includes descript ions of most co mmon error messages a nd troubleshooting tip s, including answers to frequently asked questi ons. Look in the table of contents under Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting.
32 It is recommended to inhibit Standby Mode by selecting Standby “Never” option under the ‘Power Manager’ menu options in the Control Pa nel. It is also recommende d not to use Start >Shutdown > Standby .
33 7: Technical Specifications • LED operation • Radio frequency and electrical specifications • Environmental specifications This chapter describes the function of t he LED, and provides technical product data for the AirCar d 580 wireless modem.
34 Receive PCS: 1715 to 1780 MHz Cellular: 868 to 894 MHz Channel Spacing 1.25 MHz Freq. Stability ±150 Hz Environmental specifications Table 7-3: Environmen tal specifications Operating Temp. -20 to +60°C (ambient, outsid e PCMCIA enclosure) Storage Temp.
35 8: Regulatory and Safety Information • Regulatory notices • Safety hazards United States of America This Section outlines important regulatory notices concerning your new AirCard. Regulatory Notices This device complies with Parts 15, 22, and 24 of th e FCC rules.
36 If this equipment does cause harm ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct th e inter.
37 POWERED OFF. When operating it can trans mit si gnals that could interfere wit h vari ous onboard systems. Driving The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless AirCard® 580 wireless modem while in control of a vehicle.
38 Appendix A: Glossary 1xEV-DO -- Evolution Data O p timized An evolution of cdma2000® 1x technol ogy and is an 3G standard. 1xEV-DO provides peak data rates of up to 2.4 Mbps. Also known as high dat a rate, or HDR, providing high-speed, high-capacity wi reless Internet connectivity, and is op timized for packet data se rvices.
39 ESD -- Electro-Static Discharge ESN -- Electronic Serial Number The unique serial n umber Assigned to the modem for cellular network use. FCC -- Federal Communications Commission The U.S. federal agency that is responsible for interstate and foreign communications.
40 IS-95 The standard for CDMA. ISO -- International Standards Organization A standards setting group. Consult www.iso.ch . ITU -- International Telecommunications Union Consult www.itu.int . kbps -- kilobits per second Actually 1000, not 1024, as used in co mputer memory size measurements of kilobytes.
41 SAR -- Specific Absorption Rate A test metric for RF exposure. simple IP -- The standard method of allocating IP addr esses to mobile units as they register with network serving stations (handoff). This is typi cally a dynamic IP a ddres sing mechanism man aged through DHCP.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Sierra Wireless AirCard 580, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Sierra Wireless AirCard 580.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Sierra Wireless AirCard 580. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
