2A. Installing the Software. Kajeet Sprint 598U, USB 598, Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Section 2A

Installing the Software

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Installing the Software on a Windows Computer (page 6)

Installing the Software on a Mac Computer (page 9)

The installation process has two stages:

䢇 Installing the Software and Drivers — Insert the USB modem to install the drivers and the software (for Windows, see below; for Mac, see page 9).

䢇 Activating Your USB Modem — Start the software, and activate your account and configure the USB modem to use your account. For complete instructions, see the user guide.

Installing the Software on a Windows Computer

System Requirements

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem is supported on:

䢇 Windows Vista.

䢇 Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later.

Note Your USB modem will not work with handhelds or Pocket PCs.

To install and run the USB modem and accompanying Sprint SmartView SM software on a

Windows computer, you will need one USB slot.

Note Do not insert the USB modem or the USB extension cable into a USB hub or, if your keyboard is separate from your laptop, a USB slot on your keyboard.

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Installing the Software and Drivers

Note Windows Vista users: You must log in with administrative privileges to install the software and drivers.

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Windows XP users: You may need to log in with administrative privileges, depending on your

Windows configuration.

As part of the installation process you may be prompted to restart your computer; save any open documents.

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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 modem by placing your fingers on the sides of the cap and carefully pulling it 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, connect the USB modem and laptop clip to the USB extension cable, and then attach the laptop clip to the top of your laptop’s screen (see page 13).

WARNING If your computer’s USB slot is vertical, use the supplied USB extension cable and laptop clip.

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 supplied USB extension cable and the supplied laptop clip instead.

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Windows detects the USB modem and installs the drivers for it. This may take a few minutes. Once completed, the system tray may display “Your devices are ready to use” or “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.”

The LED indicator is lit (blue, or blinking amber); the Sprint logos on the front of the USB modem are also lit.

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If the Software Installation Wizard has not started automatically, in Windows Explorer browse to the entry (under My Computer ) and run AppLaunch.exe

or, if you’re running Windows Vista, in the “AutoPlay” window click Sprint SmartView

Installation to start the wizard.

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In the installation window, click Next .

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Read the License Agreement and select “ I accept the terms in the License Agreement ” to agree to the terms. Click Next . (A series of dialog boxes guides you through the installation.)

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Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the wizard.

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In the “InstallShield Wizard Completed” window, click Finish .

9.

Wait until the system tray displays “Your devices are ready to use” or “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.”

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