OPTUS MObile bROADbAND AiRCARD 310U USb MODeM QUiCK START
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OPTUS MObile bROADbAND AiRCARD® 310U USb MODeM
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CONTeNTS
01 Package Contents
02 Getting to know the
AirCard® 310U
03 Requirements for the
computer
04 Installation Guide
The3GWatcherManagement
Program
Troubleshooting
FrequentlyAskedQuestions
RemovingtheAirCard®310U
05 Important Safety
Information - MUST READ
Interference
MedicalAdvice
Areawithinflammables
andexplosives
TrafficSecurity
Safetyofchildren
EnvironmentProtection
WEEECompliance
CareandMaintenance
EmergencyCall
SpecificAbsorptionRate
(SAR)
BodyWornOperation
RegulatoryInformation
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TheOptusMobileBroadbandAirCard®310UUSBModemhasbeencustomisedforbusinesscustomers.Toensurethetroublefreeinstallationofyournewmodem,pleasefollowtheinstructionsinthisQuickStartGuide.
This manual briefly outlines the preparation, process for installing/uninstalling, and safety precautions for using the Optus Mobile broadband AirCard® 310U USb Modem (hereinafter referred to as the AirCard 310U).
>Werecommendyoureadthemanualbeforeusingthe AirCard310U.
> YoumustreadtheImportantSafetyInformationin Section05.
ThANK yOU fOR PURChASiNG The OPTUS MObile bROADbAND AiRCARD® 310U USb MODeM.
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PACKAGe CONTeNTS
your AirCard 310U package contains:
> 1xAirCard310U
> 1xConnectionManagerInstallationMiniCD
> ThisQuickStartGuide
> 1xUSBextensioncable
> 1xLaptopclip
> 1xLanyard
> 1xExternalantenna
YoucanpurchasethefollowingaccessoryforyourUSBmodem:
> microSD™card—forexternaldatastorage (soldseparately)
YoucanuseyourUSBmodemwiththefollowingoperatingsystems:
> Windows®7,WindowsVista®,Windows®XP
> Windows32&64‑biteditionsaresupported
> MacOS®X10.4.11andhigher
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➊USB Connector
➋USIM/SIM Card Holder HoldstheUSIM/SIMcard.
➌microSD Card Slot HoldsthemicroSDcard (soldseparately).
➍IndicatorsIndicatesthestatusoftheAirCard310U.
POWER INDICATOR> OFF:oneofthefollowing states:‑ Themodemisnotinserted inthecomputer.‑ Thecomputerisofforin “suspendandresume” mode.‑ Themodemradiohasbeen turnedoffusing3G Watcheroranother connectionclient.> SolidBlue:Thepoweris on,themodemisworking.
> BlinkingBlue:The firmwareisbeingupdated. Donotremovethemodem fromthecomputer.
GeTTiNG TO KNOw The AiRCARD 310UThe following figures show the appearance of the AirCard 310U. The actual product may differ.
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> BlinkingAmber:The modemissearchingfor service(initialising).
> SolidAmber:Modemerror —eitherthemodemis havingaproblem initialising(searchingfor service)orisoffline becauseofafailure.
➍Indicators(continued)IndicatesthestatusoftheAirCard310U.
DATA> OFF:Themodemisunable todetect2Gor3Gservice.> BlinkingAmber:The modemhasdetectedthe Optus2Gnetwork(GPRS) andisreadytoconnect.
> SolidAmber:Themodem isconnectedtotheOptus 2Gnetworkandisableto sendandreceivedata.
> BlinkingBlue:Themodem hasdetectedanOptus3G network(UMTS,HSPA)and isreadytoconnect.
> SolidBlue:Themodemis connectedtotheOptus3G networkandcansendand receivedata.
➎External Antenna ConnectorEnablestheattachmentofanexternalantenna(supplied).
> Connecttheexternal antennatotheAirCard 310Uonlyifattemptingto connectinalowsignal strengtharea. Performancemaybe improvedbyconnecting theexternalantenna suppliedtotheAirCard 310Umodem.
TheAirCard310Uisatri‑band2100/1900/900MHznetwork‑capabledeviceandiscertifiedforuseontheOptusDualBandNetwork.TheOptusDualBandNetwork,referstoour2100MHz/900MHzNetwork.Wirelessdevicesthatsupportthe2100MHzand900MHzbandscanprovideaccesstoOptus3GservicesintheOptusdualbandcoveragearea.Forfullcoverageinformation,gotowww.optus.com.au/coverage.
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ReQUiReMeNTS fOR The PC
To use the Aircard 310U, the PC must meet the following requirements:
>StandardUSBinterface
>Windows®7,WindowsVista®,Windows®XP
> Windows32&64‑biteditionsaresupported
> MacOS®X10.4.11andhigher
>ThehardwareofyourPCmustmeetorexceedthe recommendedsystemrequirementsfortheinstalled versionofOS
>Displayresolution:800×600orabove
NOTE:
>microSDcardisanoptionalaccessory.Thecardisnot providedandmustbepurchasedseparately.
>DonotremovetheUSIM/SIMcardandthemicroSD whentheyarebeingused.Removingthecardsduring anoperationmaydamagethecardsaswellasthe device,anddatastoredonthecardsmaybecorrupted.
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AIRCARD 310U 3G WATCHER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operating system installed on your PC.
TheAirCard310UmodemsuppliedhasTRU‑Installdisabled.Thefollowingstepsshouldbefollowedtoset‑uptheAirCard310U3GWatcherManagementProgram.Ifanoldversionofthe3GWatcherManagementProgramisinstalleditshouldberemovedpriortotheinstallationofnewsoftware.
NOTE:Please do not insert the modem into your computer before installing the 3G watcher management program.
1. Tocommencethe3GWatcherconnectionmanagersoftware installationprocess,inserttheminiCDintheCD‑ROMdrive*, opentheminiCDanddouble‑clicktheinstallerpackage. Oncetheinstallationiscomplete,restartyourcomputerwhen prompted.
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*WARNING:DonotinserttheminiCDifyourcomputerhasaslot‑loadingCDdrive(suchasaMacBook).UsetheminiCDonlyifyouhaveatray‑loadingCDdrive.Ifyourcomputerhasaslot‑loadingCDdrive,pleasedownloadthe“3GWatcher”managementprogramfromtheSierraWirelesssupportwebpage(www.sierrawireless.com/support/.UndertheCarriersdrop‑downmenuonthispage,select“Optus”).
2. RemovethecapfromtheendofthemodemandinserttheSIMcard asshownintheillustration.
3. InsertthemodemintotheUSBslot.
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4. 3GWatcherlaunchesafteryouinsertthemodem.Themodem beginssearchingforanetwork.Whenthemodemfindsanetwork, theConnectbuttoninWatcherbecomesavailable.
5. Click ConnecttoconnecttotheOptusDualBandNetwork.
Windows 7 Mobile Broadband *
ToconnecttotheOptusDualBandNetworkusingWindows7MobileBroadband:
1. Rightclickthesignalstrengthiconinthesystemtray.TheMobile Broadbandconnectionwindowopens.
2.ClickConnect andselecttheOptusDualBandNetwork. Note:FeaturessuchasSMSareonlyavailablebyusingWatcher.
*ThisproducthaspassedMicrosoft‑designedtestsforahigh standardofperformance,reliability,andcompatibilitywith Windows7.
TodisconnecttotheOptusDualBandNetworkusingWindows7MobileBroadband:
1. Rightclickthesignalstrengthiconinthesystemtray.
2.ClickDisconnect.
Mac OS X 10.4.11
1. Afterinstallingthesoftwareandrestartingyourcomputer,insert themodem.
2. GotoApplications > System Preferences > Network.The“New portdetected”windowopensontopoftheNetworkwindow.
3.ClickOK.
4.ClickApply andthenclosethewindow.
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Mac OS X 10.5 and higher
1. Afterinstallingthesoftwareandrestartingyourcomputer,insert themodem.
2.Whenyourcomputerdetectsthemodem,themessage“New networkinterfaceshavebeendetected”appears.
3. ClicktheNetwork Preferences...button.
4. IntheNetworkwindow,clickApply.
Youwillneedtoconfigurethecorrectprofile.InPreferences,clicktheProfilestab,thenselectyoursubscriptiontypefromtheDefault Profilelist.SelecttheDefaultProfilethatmatchesyourOptusMobileBroadbandsubscription.ClickApply.Themodemisreadytouse.
TROUBlESHOOTINGMAC: Foradditionalinformationaboutyourmodem,refertotheUserGuide.You’llfinditin: Finder > Applications > Optus Mobile Broadband.
ToaccesstheHelpsysteminWatcher,select Help > Optus Mobile Broadband Help.
PC: Oncethesoftwareissuccessfullyinstalled,theUserGuideisavailablefromtheStartmenu:
> ForWindowsXP:Start > Programs > Optus Mobile Broadband.
> ForWindowsVistaorWindows7:Start > All Programs > Optus Mobile Broadband.
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FREqUENTly ASKED qUESTIONS
Does the latest version of 3G Watcher work with my other Sierra Wireless modems?Yes,WatcherisbackwardscompatiblewithallSierraWirelessUSBandExpressCardmodems.Itisnotcompatiblewithnon‑SierraWirelessproducts.Youcanset3GWatchertoautomaticallycheckforupdates.Formoreinformation,seethe3GWatcherHelp(selectHelp>Help topics).
When do I use the extension cable?Iftheorientationofyourcomputer’sUSBslotorthethicknessofyourcomputeraresuchthatpressureisappliedtotheendorsideofthemodem,youmaydamagethemodemoryourcomputer.Insuchcases,donotinsertthemodemdirectlyintoyourcomputer’sUSBslot.UsetheUSBextensioncableinstead.
When do I use the external antenna supplied?InlowsignalstrengthareasperformancemaybeimprovedbyconnectingtheexternalantennasuppliedtotheAirCard310Umodem.Onlyconnecttheexternalantennasuppliedifconnectinginlowsignalstrengthareas.
REMOvING THE AIRCARD 310U
NOTe: BeforeremovingtheAirCard310U,exitthe3GWatcher.
1. Double‑clickinthesystemtray.TheUnplugorEject Hardwareinterfaceisdisplayed.2. SelectthehardwarerelatedtotheAirCard310Uandclick Stop.3. Whentheprompt“It is safe to remove the device”is displayed,removetheAirCard310U.
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Read the safety information carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device.
SAfeTy iNfORMATiON
INTERFERENCEDonotuseyourwirelessdeviceifusingthedeviceisprohibitedorwhenitmaycausedangerorinterferencewithelectricdevices.
MEDICAl DEvICE> Onlyuseyourwireless deviceinaccordancewith therulesandregulations setforthbyhospitalsand healthcarefacilities.
> Somewirelessdevices mayaffectthe performanceofhearing aids.Forsuchproblems, consultyourservice provider.
> Ifyouareusingan electronicmedical device,consultthedoctor ordevicemanufacturerto confirmwhetherthe radiowaveaffectsthe operationofthis device.
AREA WITH INFlAMMABlES AND EXPlOSIvES
Topreventexplosionsandfiresinareasthatarestoredwithinflammableandexplosivedevices,donotuseyourwirelessdeviceandobservetherules.
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Areasstoredwithinflammablesandexplosivesincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:
> Petrolstation.
> Fueldepot,(suchasthe bunkbelowthedeckofa ship).
> Container/Vehiclefor storingortransporting fuelsorchemical products.
> Areawheretheair containschemical substancesandparticles, (suchasgranule,dust,or metalpowder).
> Areaindicatedwiththe “Explosives”sign.
> Areaindicatedwiththe “Poweroffbi‑direction wirelessequipment”sign.
> Areawhereyouare generallysuggested tostoptheengineofa vehicle.
TRAFFIC SECURITy> Observelocallawsand regulationswhileusing thewirelessdevice.To preventaccidents,donot useyourwirelessdevice whiledriving.
> RFsignalsmayaffect electronicsystemsof motorvehicles.Formore information,consultthe vehiclemanufacturer.
> Inamotorvehicle,donot placethewirelessdevice intheairbagdeployment area.Thewirelessdevice mayhurtyouowingtothe strongforcewhentheair baginflates.
> Observetherulesand regulationsofairline companies.When boarding,switchoffyour wirelessdevice.The radiosignalofthe wirelessdevicemay
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interferewiththeplane controlsignals.
SAFETy OF CHIlDRENDonotallowchildrentousethewirelessdevicewithoutguidance.Smallandsharpcomponentsofthewirelessdevicemaycausedangertochildrenorcausesuffocationifchildrenswallowthecomponents.
ENvIRONMENT PROTECTIONObservethelocalregulationsregardingthedisposalofyourpackagingmaterials,usedwirelessdeviceandaccessories,andpromotetheirrecycling.
WEEE COMPlIANCEThewirelessdevicecomplieswiththeessentialrequirementsandotherrelevantprovisionsofthe
WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipmentDirective2002/96/EC(WEEEDirective).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Itisnormalforyourwirelessdevicetoheatwhenyouuseorchargeit.Tomaintainyourwirelessdevice:
> Useyourwirelessdevice andaccessorieswithcare andinaclean environment.Keepthe wirelessdevicefromfire oralitcigarette.
> Protectyourwireless deviceandaccessories fromwaterandvaporand keepthemdry.
> Donotdrop,throworbend yourwirelessdevice.
> Cleanyourwireless devicewithasoft,
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antistaticcloth.Donot useanychemicalagents (suchasalcoholand benzene),chemical detergent,orpowder.
> Donotleaveyourwireless deviceandaccessoriesin aplacewitha considerablyloworhigh temperature.
> Useonlyaccessoriesof thewirelessdevice approvedbythe manufacture.
Contacttheauthorised servicecenterforany abnormityofthewireless deviceoraccessories.
> Ifdismantled,the wirelessdeviceand accessoriesarenot coveredbythewarranty.
EMERGENCy CAllThiswirelessdevicefunctionsthroughreceivingandtransmittingradiosignals.Therefore,theconnectioncannotbeguaranteedinallconditions.
Inanemergency,youshouldnotrelysolelyonthewirelessdeviceforessentialcommunications.
SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR)Yourwirelessdeviceisaradiotransmitterandreceiver.Itisdesignednottoexceedthelimitsforexposuretoradiowavesrecommendedbyinternationalguidelines.TheseguidelinesweredevelopedbytheindependentscientificorganisationICNIRPandincludesafetymargins
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designedtoassuretheprotectionofallpersons,regardlessofageandhealth.
BODy WORN OPERATIONImportantsafetyinformationregardingradiofrequencyradiation(RF)exposure.
ToensurecompliancewithRFexposureguidelinesthedevicemustbeusedwithaminimumof1.5cmseparationfromthebody.FailuretoobservetheseinstructionscouldresultinyourRFexposureexceedingtherelevantguidelinelimits.
REGUlATORy INFORMATIONThefollowingapprovalsandnoticesapplyinspecificregionsasnoted.
CE Mark (European Union)
ThewirelessdeviceisapprovedforusageinthememberstatesoftheEU.ThewirelessdeviceisincompliancewiththeessentialrequirementsandotherrelevantprovisionsoftheRadioandTelecommunicationsTerminalEquipmentDirective1999/5/EC(R&TTEDirective).
A-Tick (Australia)
ThisdevicecomplieswiththeapplicableAustralianCommunicationsandMediaAuthority(ACMA)regulationsandisaffixedwiththeA‑tickmark.
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OptusMobileBroadbandAirCard310UUSBModemispartofarangeofintegratedbusinesssolutionsprovidedbyOptus.
AsacorporateadministratoryoucancontactOptuson1800 200 487or+61 2808 73722 (if dialed from overseas)ifyouhaveanyquestionsonOptusMobileBroadband.
IfyourstaffhavehandsetrelatedquestionsaboutOptusMobileBroadbandtheyshouldcall133 343forassistance.
TheAirCard®isa(registered)trademarkofSierraWireless,Inc.Othertrademarksarethepropertyoftherespectiveowners.©2010SierraWireless.
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SingTelOptusPtyLimitedABN90052833208tradingasOptusCommunications,1LyonparkRoad,MacquarieParkNSW2113,Australia.Optus,theOptuslogo,OptusEvolveand‘yes’aretrademarksofSingTelOptusPtyLimited.OptusCommunications’servicesareprovidedbyOptusNetworksPtyLimitedABN92008570330andOptusMobilePtyLimitedABN65054365696.
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