Sprint Nextel Cell Phone Cell Phone User Manual


 
Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 211
Using Your Phone as a Modem
Your phone’s data capabilities enable you to use your Sprint
PCS Vision data connection as a modem for your desktop or
laptop PC. You’ll be able to send and receive email, browse the
Internet, and access your company’s network anywhere on the
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Note: To use this service, you are required to sign up on a Sprint PCS Vision
with Phone as Modem plan. Go to w
ww.sprint.com
or visit a Sprint Store for
Phone as Modem plan details and mor
e information.
Setting Up a Data ConnectionWith Your PC
In order to use your phone as a modem, you’ll first need to
load the Sprint PCS® Connection Manager Software on your
PC, then use a USB cable (not included) to connect your phone
to y
our PC.
Toset up your phone-to-PC data connection:
1. From your computer’s traditional Internet connection,
go to
www.sprint.com/downloads,select your
computer’s operating system, and download the “Sprint
PCS Connection Manager for Phone as Modem/USB
Cables.”(The software and drivers can be downloaded
free of charge.)
2. Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the
onscreen instructions to install the Sprint PCS
Connection Manager software and drivers to your PC.
3. Once the software has been fully installed, connect your
phone to your PC using a USB cable or built-in Bluetooth
connection. (Your PC will detect the connection and an
icon will appear in your system tray.)
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