Installing the software on a mac computer, System requirements, Installing the software and drivers – Sprint Nextel AIRCARD 402 User Manual

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Section 2B. Installing the Software and Activating Your Device

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Installing the Software on a Mac Computer

System Requirements

The AirCard 402 device works with any MacBook™ Pro or PowerBook

®

G4 computer

running Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or newer.

To check your version, from the Apple menu (

) choose

About This Mac

. If your version is

earlier than 10.4.11, then you must upgrade to version 10.4.11 or newer; contact an Apple
reseller, an Apple retail store, or visit

www.apple.com/store

.

To install and run the device and accompanying Sprint SmartView software on a Mac
computer, you will need an empty PC Card or ExpressCard slot.

Installing the Software and Drivers

1.

Ensure you are in the Sprint Mobile Broadband coverage area (not roaming).

2.

If your computer has an AirPort

®

, AirPort Extreme

®

, AirPort Express

®

, or Bluetooth

adapter, turn it off. (For instructions, see your computer’s user guide.)

Note

As part of the installation process you will need to restart your computer; save any
open documents.

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