Netgear AirCard 595 (all others) User Guide
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1. Trademarks Service 12 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess NationalAccess AirCard 595 PC Card with VZAccess Manager This dual band card operates over the CDMA EV DO networks in the 800 1900 bands This wireless PC Card enables you to connect at high speed to the Internet your corporate Intranet and your email while you re away from the office This document provides hardware related information about your AirCard 595 PC Card For information on installing the AirCard 595 PC Card and using the VZAccess Manager software please see the VZAccess User Manual available as a PDF file on the installation CD Wireless communications Important Notice Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications data can occasionally be lost or delayed This can be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in the characteristics of the radio transmission path Although data loss is rare the environment where you operate the modem may adversely affect communications Variations in radio signal strength are referred to as fading Fading is caused by several different factors including signal reflection the ionosphere and interference from other radio channels Verizon Wireless or its partners will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in d2. 595 PC Card has been granted modular approval for mobile applications Integrators may use the AirCard 595 card in their final products without additional FCC IC certification if they meet the following conditions Otherwise additional FCC IC approvals must be obtained 1 At least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and the user s body must be maintained at all times 2 To comply with FCC IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation the maximum antenna gain must not exceed 5 65 dBi in the Cellular band and 4 35 dBi in the PCS band 3 The AirCard 595 card and its antenna must not be colocated with any other transmitter or antenna within a host device 4 A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product into which the AirCard 595 is embedded with a statement similar to the following This device contains TX FCC ID N7NAC595 This equipment contains equipment certified under IC 2417C AC595 5 A user manual with the end product must clearly indicate the operating requirements and conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC IC RF exposure guidelines The end product with an embedded AirCard 595 card must pass the unintentional emission testing and properly authorized per FCC Part 15 requirements Note If this PC Card is intended for use in a portable device you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part
3. 2 1093 and IC RSS 102 10 AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual Limited Warranty and Liability THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED TO YOU UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT CONTAIN LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES AND YOUR REMEDIES BY USING THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW The original end user purchaser of the enclosed wireless personal computer modem the Product from Sierra Wireless the Vendor or one of its authorized suppliers is offered a personal non transferable limited warranty that a the Product will be of good quality and free from defects in design materials workmanship and manufacture under normal use and service b all materials parts components and other items incorporated in the Product will be new and c the Product will be compliant with and perform in accordance with its specifications for a period that expires one year from the original purchase date of the Product the Warranty Period During the Warranty Period if Vendor determines that a Product is defective under a proper warranty claim then Vendor will at its sole discretion either a pay parts and labor charges for the repair of the Product or b replace the Product with a new or rebuilt unit which unit may use refurbished parts of similar quality and functionality provided that the defective Product is returned to a Vendor authorized service center for the Product transportation char
4. 6 2 cm onto vinyl covered concrete AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual Regulatory notices The design of the AirCard 595 complies with U S Federal Communications Commission FCC guidelines respecting safety levels of radio frequency RF exposure for portable devices which in turn are consistent with the following safety standards previously set by U S and international standards bodies ANSI IEEE 95 1 1999 EEE Standard Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3kHz to 300 GHz National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP Report 86 1986 Biological Effects and Exposure Criteria for Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Health Canada Safety Code 6 1999 Limits of Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz International Commission Non lonising Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 Guidelines for limiting exposure to time varying electric magnetic and electromagnetic fields up to 300 GHz FCC ID N7NAC595 IC Industry Canada ID 2417C AC595 CAUTION The AirCard 595 has been tested for compliance with FCC IC RF exposure limits in the laptop computer s configurations with the side loading PC Card slot and can be used in laptop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions construction and electrical and RF characteristics This PC card must not be co located
5. S AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS PRODUCT IS ASSUMED BY YOU NEITHER THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE PRODUCT NOR THE VENDOR NOR VENDOR S DISTRIBUTORS RESELLERS SUPPLIERS AGENTS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DAMAGES HOWSOEVER CAUSED INCLUDING BUT NOT 11 AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual LIMITED TO DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL GENERAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT DAMAGES TO PROPERTY OR PERSONS LOST OR DAMAGED DATA OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS EVEN IF ANY SUCH AFOREMENTIONED PERSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PERSONS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY WHETHER OR NOT THE ALLEGED BREACH DEFAULT NONPERFORMANCE OR FAILURE IS A BREACH OF FUNDAMENTAL CONDITION OR TERM OR A FUNDAMENTAL BREACH In the event that the Product supplied by Vendor is found to infringe any third party US or Canadian patent trade secret copyright trademark or other proprietary right and or the use of the Product is enjoined Vendor will at its sole option either a procure for you the right to use such Product b modify such Product so that it becomes non infringing while giving equivalent functionality and perf
6. VERIZON WIRELESS AIRCARD 595 PC USER MANUAL Contents cantina 3 Wireless ein eid adn hice aan 3 Safety tee 3 a pia 4 COPYING ig EEA Sct da Ce 4 Patents and 4 AirCard 595 System Requirement ccccccccsesssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeeeeeenees 5 Your PU PG Cand 5 Care of Your AirCard 595 EEEa nadi Rai 6 ie 6 Technical SUP POM 7 7 595 PC Cates eae 7 sssini 7 Regulatory DOUCES 9 Federal Communications Commission Notice United 9 Information pertaining to OEM CUStOMETS 10 Limited W iranty 11
7. ata transmitted or received with the AirCard 595 PC Card or failure of the AirCard 595 PC Card to transmit or receive such data Safety hazards Do not operate the AirCard 595 PC Card in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger specifically Areas where prohibited by the law o Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices Always turn off the host device and remove the modem from the card slot when instructed to do so or when you suspect that it may cause interference or danger e Where explosive atmospheres may be present Donot operate your modem in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Be aware and comply with all signs and instructions o Users are advised not to operate the modem while at a refueling point or service station Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked Potential locations can include gas stations below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemical
8. es e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer an experienced radio television technician for help AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC guidelines stipulate that the antenna should be more than 1 7 cm from the user The highest reported SAR values of the AirCard 595 by Sierra Wireless are 1 Separation distance of at least 1 7 cm needs to be maintained to user s lap with AirCard 595 inserted into the bottom PC Card slot of the laptop computer 1 345 mW g WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE YOURSELF SUCH ACTION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY THE AIRCARD 595 PC CARD MODEM OEM IS FACTORY TUNED NO CUSTOMER CALIBRATION OR TUNING IS REQUIRED CONTACT VERIZON WIRELESS TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICING YOUR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Information pertaining to OEM customers The AirCard
9. extends to your current location e Confirm that you have an up to date version of VZAccess Manager For more troubleshooting information see the VZAccess User Manual and online Help Product Specification Table 1 General specifications Name Verizon Wireless AirCard 595 PC Card Model AirCard 595 PC Card Approvals FCC IC North America Designed for Microsoft 5 5 2000 Dimensions Length 130 5mm Width 58mm Height 12 7mm height of PC Card portion 5mm Wireless network CDMA 1X EV DO dual mode Card standard PC Card Type AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual Table 2 Radio frequency and electrical specifications Technology CDMA Band designation 1X EV DO 800 1900 MHz Current Maximum 1A Typical data call current talk mode 370 mA 1X 420 mA 1xEV DO Standby 120 mA 1X 1xEV DO hybrid mode Transmitter power 200 mW 23 dBm Transmit band PCS 1805 to 1870 MHz Cellular 824 to 849 MHz Receive band PCS 1715 to 1780 MHz Cellular 868 to 894 MHz Channel spacing 1 25 MHz Frequency stability 150 Hz Table 3 Environmental specifications Operating 30 to 60 C ambient outside PCMCIA enclosure temperature Storage 40 to 85 C temperature Humidity 95 non condensing Vibration 15 g peak 10 to 2000 Hz non operating Drop 30 7
10. ges prepaid and is accompanied by written proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice indicating that the Product was purchased by you and is within the Warranty Period After the Warranty Period you are responsible for paying all parts labor and shipping charges The warranty described above shall apply to all repaired or replaced Product for a period of 90 days from the date of return to you or the balance of the Warranty Period whichever is greater This limited warranty does not cover and is void with respect to a Products which have been improperly installed repaired maintained or modified b Products which have been subjected to misuse including using the Products with hardware which is electrically or mechanically incompatible with the Products abuse accident physical damage abnormal operation improper handling or storage neglect exposure to fire water or excessive moisture or dampness or extreme changes in climate or temperature c Products which have been opened repaired modified or altered by anyone other than Vendor or a Vendor authorized service center d Products which have been damaged due to fire flood acts of God or other acts which are not Vendor s fault and which the Product is specified to tolerate e cosmetic damage f Products which have been operated outside of published maximum ratings g cost of installation removal or reinstallation of the Product h signa
11. hat provision or term will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions and terms or the validity or enforceability of that provision or term in any other jurisdiction Trademarks and Service Marks Verizon Wireless is a trademark of Verizon Trademark Services LLC and the other trademarks logos and service marks collectively the Trademarks used in this document are the property of Verizon Wireless or their respective owners Nothing contained in this document should be construed as granting by implication estoppel or otherwise a license or right of use of Verizon Wireless or any other Trademark displayed in this document without the written permission of Verizon Wireless or its respective owner VZAccess is a service mark of Verizon Wireless AirCard and Heart of the Wireless Machine are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless the Sierra Wireless logo and the red wave design are trademarks of Sierra Wireless Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries The names of actual companies and products mentioned in this document may be the trademarks of their respective owners Contents of this document Copyright 2011 Verizon Wireless all rights reserved 2130683 Version 2 Feb2011 12 AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual
12. ice Data LED visual indicator that shows you service and data modes The has two LED light bars near the antenna end of the card Both LED light bars operate as described in the table on the following page AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual LED behavior Indicates Off The card has no power The card may not be completely inserted into the computer or the computer may be in suspend mode which powers down the card or you have powered off the card Red blinking slowly The card is powering up or no service is available Solid blue The card has power has found a signal and is ready to connect Blue blinking slowly The card is sending or receiving data a NationalAccess data session is in progress Blue blinking rapidly The card is sending or receiving data a BroadbandAccess data session is in progress Solid red An error has occurred or no signal was found Remove the card and reinsert it Care of Your AirCard 595 PC Card Verizon Wireless recommends the following guidelines in handling your card Do not apply adhesive labels to the card as they may cause the card to become jammed inside the PC Card slot The card should fit easily into your PC slot Forcing the card into a slot may damage connector pins Protect the card from liquids dust and excessive heat When not installed in your computer store the card in a safe place When storing or transporting your computer
13. l reception problems unless caused by a defect in material s or workmanship or i Products on which warranty stickers or serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible This limited warranty is not transferable to any third party including but not limited to any subsequent purchaser or owner of the Products Any transfer or resale of any of the Products will automatically terminate Vendor s warranty coverage of such Products This limited warranty is only valid in the United States of America and does not cover customer education instruction installation setup adjustments or signal reception problems REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NEITHER VENDOR NOR THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE PRODUCT MAKE ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties and conditions and do not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain damages Therefore the foregoing exclusions may not apply to you THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULT
14. or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Use of this device in any other configuration may exceed the FCC RF Exposure compliance limit Note If this PC Card is intended for use in any other portable device you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of Part 2 1093 of FCC rules Where appropriate the use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions Federal Communications Commission Notice FCC United States Electronic devices including computers and wireless modems generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device peripheral pursuant to Part 15 22 and 24 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful 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 the interference by one or more of the following measur
15. ormance or c if neither of the foregoing options is reasonably available refund to you all amounts paid for the infringing Products depreciated on a straight line basis over a three year period Vendor will have no liability or obligation to you to the extent the infringement is caused by or based upon a use of the Product in an application or environment or on a platform or with devices for which the Product was not designed or contemplated b modifications alterations combinations or enhancements of the Product not created by Vendor c any third party defined feature that Vendor incorporates into the Product at the request of such third party or e your failure to install any corrections or enhancements made available by Vendor that maintain equivalent or better functionality and performance to the extent that such correction or enhancement would have avoided the infringement claim Vendor s obligations do not apply to any alleged infringement occurring after you have received written notice of the alleged infringement THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ANY REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF NON INFRINGEMENT WHICH ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND SETS FORTH THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF VENDOR AND THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS BY THE PRODUCT If any provision or term of these terms and conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable the invalidity or unenforceability of t
16. remove the card When removing your card always grip it by the sides of the card rather than the top Never insert or remove the card while holding the antenna as this action may damage the card Do not use the card with a handheld computer it is designed only for notebook computers running Windows XP 2000 or Vista Package contents The Verizon Wireless AirCard 595 PC Card package includes AirCard 595 PC Card Carrying case VZAccess Manager CD ROM includes the VZAccess Manager software VZAccess User Manual and AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual this document with warranty information Quick Reference Guide IMPORTANT Do not insert the AirCard 595 PC Card into the PC Card slot until you have installed VZAccess Manager and have activated a BroadbandAccess NationalAccess service for your AirCard 595 PC Card For instructions on installing the software see the VZAccess User Manual AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual Technical Support For additional information and technical support visit Verizon s Data Technical Support page at http www verizonwireless com b2c support data jsp Troubleshooting AirCard 595 PC Card The following tips may help solve problems encountered while using the AirCard 595 PC Card and the VZAccess Manager software e Make sure you are using the appropriate card in the correct geographic region a BroadbandAccess NationalAccess card in the US e Ensure that the wireless network s coverage
17. s or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Near medical and life support equipment Do not operate your modem any area where medical equipment life support equipment or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference In such areas the host communications device must be turned off The modem may transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment an aircraft either on the ground or airborne In addition to FAA requirements many airline regulations state that you must suspend wireless operations before boarding an airplane Please ensure that the host device is turned off and your modem is removed from the card slot prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations The modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls While operating a vehicle o The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle Doing so will detract from the driver or operator s control and operation of that vehicle In some countries operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence Limitation of liability The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Verizon Wireless Inc Cop
18. yright 2011 Verizon Wireless Inc Patents and licenses This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM 3G This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group AirCard 595 PC Card User Manual AirCard 595 PC Card System Requirements Microsoft Windows XP Vista or 2000 Card slot one Type PCMCIA PC Card slot Disk drive CD ROM For the system requirements to run the VZAccess Manager software please see the VZAccess User Manual Your AirCard 595 PC Card Your AirCard 595 PC Card fits into the PC Card slot of most Windows based laptop computers The AirCard 595 PC Card uses the VZAccess Manager software and the Verizon Wireless network to connect to the Internet and is capable of transferring data at speeds up to 2 0 Mbps Speeds average 400 700 kbps with bursts capable of 2 Mbps based on our network tests with 5MB FTP data files without compression Typical upload speeds of 60 80 kbps Actual speeds and coverage may vary a PC Card top side Interface Non movable 5 this is the device that when plugged into a Personal Computer provides wireless data solutions Computer Interface Connector connects to your Personal Computer the Card slot Serv
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