This document describes how to use the Mac OS ® X built -in support of the Sprint PCS Connection Card TM by a PowerBook ® G4 computer.For all technical support issues,please contact Apple. Note:Before you use the card in your PowerBook G4 computer,you must do the following on a Windows - based PC (described below): “If you’ve received the card from Sprint activated and locked:Unlock the card. “If your card has not been activated:Activate it. To use your Sprint PCS Connection Card,you’ll need: ” A PowerBook G4 computer with a PC Card ((PCMCIA card)slot,running Mac OS X version 10.4.7 or higher.

To check your version,from the Apple menu () choose About This Mac .If your version is earlier, then visit www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple for upgrading instructions,or,in Finder TM ,choose Go >Applications >System Preferences . Double -click the System Preferences icon,then double -click Software Update .Click Check Now . Setting up the Windows PC You will need a Windows -based PC with a PC Card slot, running Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 1 or later)or Windows XP. 1.Write down your card’s ESN (the 11 -digit number on the back of your card). Warning!When inserting or removing your card, always grip it by its sides.Gripping the card by its antenna may damage the card. If your card is already activated and locked After Windows installs the drivers for the card,Sprint Connection Manager should start automatically,and dis- play “Card Locked”.Unlock the card: 1.If Sprint Connection Manager is not expanded,click to expand it. 2.Click the icon. 3.In the Enter User Lock Code window,enter the lock code,and click OK .The icon should now be . You can now use the card on your PowerBook computer. If your card is not activated You will additionally need a telephone. After Windows installs the drivers for the card,the Activation Wizard should start automatically

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