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Preface

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Important Notice Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmissionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybedelayed,corrupted(i.e.,haveerrors)orbetotallylost.AlthoughsignificantdelaysorlossesofdataarerarewhenwirelessdevicessuchastheSierraWirelessmodemareusedin

a

normal

manner

with

a

well

constructed

network,

the

Sierra

Wirelessmodemshouldnotbeusedinsituationswherefailuretotransmitorreceivedatacouldresultindamageofanykindtotheuseroranyotherparty,includingbutnotlimitedtopersonalinjury,death,orlossofproperty.SierraWirelessacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagesofanykindresultingfromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmittedorreceivedusingtheSierraWirelessmodem,orforfailureoftheSierraWirelessmodemtotransmitorreceivesuchdata.

Safety and Hazards DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminareaswhereblastingisinprogress,whereexplosiveatmospheresmaybe

present,near

medical

equipment,

near

life

support

equipment,

oranyequipmentwhichmaybesusceptibletoanyformofradiointerference.Insuchareas,theSierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.TheSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewiththisequipment.

DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminanyaircraft,whethertheaircraftisonthegroundorinflight.Inaircraft,theSierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.Whenoperating,theSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewithvariousonboardsystems.

Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the

aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wirelessmodems may be used at this time.

ThedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodemwhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingsowilldetractfromthedriveroroperatorscontrolandoperationofthatvehicle.Insomestatesandprovinces,operatingsuchcommunicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisanoffence.

Limitation of

Liability

Theinformationinthismanualissubjecttochangewithoutnoticeanddoesnotrepresentacommitmentonthepartof

SierraWireless.SIERRAWIRELESSANDITSAFFILIATESSPECIFICALLYDISCLAIMLIABILITYFORANYANDALLDIRECT,INDIRECT,SPECIAL,GENERAL,INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL,PUNITIVEOREXEMPLARYDAMAGESINCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,LOSSOFPROFITSOR

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REVENUEORANTICIPATEDPROFITSORREVENUEARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEORINABILITYTOUSEANYSIERRAWIRELESSPRODUCT,EVENIFSIERRAWIRELESSAND/ORITSAFFILIATESHASBEENADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGESORTHEYAREFORESEEABLEORFORCLAIMSBYANYTHIRDPARTY.

Notwithstandingtheforegoing,innoeventshallSierraWirelessand/oritsaffiliatesaggregateliabilityarisingunderorinconnectionwiththeSierraWirelessproduct,regardlessofthenumberofevents,occurrences,orclaimsgivingrisetoliability,beinexcessofthepricepaidbythepurchaserfortheSierraWirelessproduct.

Patents PortionsofthisproductmaybecoveredbysomeorallofthefollowingUSpatents:5,515,013 5,629,960 5,845,216 5,847,553 5,878,2345,890,057 5,929,815 6,169,884 6,191,741 6,199,168

6,339,405 6,359,591 6,400,336 6,516,204 6,561,8516,643,501 6,653,979 6,697,030 6,785,830 6,845,2496,847,830 6,876,697 6,879,585 6,886,049 6,968,1716,985,757 7,023,878 7,053,843 7,106,569 7,145,2677,200,512 7,295,171 7,287,162 D442,170 D459,303D599,256 D560,911andotherpatentspending.

ManufacturedorsoldbySierraWirelessoritslicenseesunderoneormorepatentslicensedfromInterDigitalGroup.

Copyright 2009SierraWireless.Allrightsreserved.

Trademarks HeartoftheWirelessMachineisaregisteredtrademarkofSierraWireless.SierraWireless,theSierraWirelesslogo,theredwavedesign,theredtippedantenna,andTRUInstallaretrademarksofSierraWireless.

WindowsisaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.

MacintoshisatrademarkofAppleInc.,registeredintheU.S.andothercountries.

Othertrademarksarethepropertyoftherespectiveowners.

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Contact

Information

Consultourwebsiteforuptodateproductdescriptions,documentation,applicationnotes,firmwareupgrades,troubleshootingtips,andpressreleases:

www.sierrawireless.com

Revision History

Sales Desk: Phone: 1-604-232-1488

Hours: 8:00AMto 5:00 PMPacific Time

E-mail: [email protected]

Post: Sierra Wireless13811 Wireless WayRichmond, BCCanada V6V 3A4

Fax: 1-604-231-1109

Web: www.sierrawireless.com

Revision

number

Release

date

Changes

1.0 August 2009 New document
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ContentsIntroducing the USB 305 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Memory stick capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Services supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Your account and coverage area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

USB 305 modem software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Frequency bands supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Insert the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Insert the 305 USB modem directly into the USB slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connect to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using your USB 305 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Removing a SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the microSD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removing the microSD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the extension cable and notebook computer clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connection management software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Care and Maintenance of Your USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

FAQ and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Regulatory and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Safety and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Regulatory information for North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Use of external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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11: Introducing the USB 305 Modem Memory stick

capability

Services supported Your account and

coverage area

USB 305 modemsoftware

Frequency bandssupported

TheUSB305(3G)wirelessmodemenablesyoutoconnecttotheInternet,sendandreceiveemail,connecttoacorporatenetworkorvirtualprivatenetwork(VPN),orviewstreamingvideo,withouttheneedforacable.

ThemodemfitsintoTypeAUSBports.Themodemhasabuiltinantenna.

Operating systems

YoucanuseyourUSB305modemonthefollowingoperatingsystems:

Windows7

WindowsVista

WindowsXP

Macintosh10.6orlater

OnWindowsoperatingsystems,theUSB305modemisTRUInstallenabled.Alltherequiredsoftwareisonthemodem.Whenyousetupyourmodem,thesoftwareisinstalledonyourcomputer.YoudonotneedaninstallationCD.

OnMacOSsystems,theUSB305usesnativeMacsupport.No

installationis

required.

Power LEDData LED

microSD card slot

USB connector

and SIM card slot

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Accessories

Dependingonyourserviceprovider,yourUSB305modemmaycomewithsomeorallofthefollowingaccessories:

USBextensioncableandscreenclip

Carryingcase

Externalantenna(SeeUseofexternalantennasonpage 34forinformationonthecorrectuseoftheexternalantenna.)

microSDmemorycard

Memory stick capability

YourUSB305modemisbuilttoaccommodateamicroSDexternalmemorycard.Dependingonyourserviceprovider,amicroSDcardmaybeincludedinyourpackage,oryoumay

needtopurchaseitseparately.

Services supported

YourUSB305modemsupportsthelatest3Ghighspeednetworksandisalsocompatiblewith2Gnetworks.

Examplesof3Gtechnologyare:HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,andUMTS.GPRSandEDGEare2Gtechnologies.

Maximumtheoreticaldataspeeds1are:

HighSpeedDownloadPacketAccess(HSDPA)upto

7.2 Megabitsper

second

(Mbps)

HighSpeedUploadPacketAccess(HSUPA)upto2.0 Mbps

ConcurrentHSDPA/HSUPA(HSPA)upto3.6Mbpsdownloadandupto1.5Mbpsupload

UniversalMobileTelecommunicationsSystem(UMTS)384 kilobitspersecond(kbps)

EnhancedDataratesforGSMEvolution(EDGE)236 kbps

GeneralPacketRadioService(GPRS) 56 kbps

1. Actualspeeddependsontheservicesofferedbyyourserviceprovider.Contactyourserviceproviderfordetails.

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Whenestablishingaconnection,yourUSB305modemusesthefastestavailableservice.If,forexample,youareusingaUSB305modeminanareathathasEDGEservicebutnotUMTSorHSDPA/HSUPAservice,themodemconnectsusingEDGEservice.

Oncethe

connection

is

established,

you

have

access

to

all

Internetservices.

Your account and coverage area

Note: If you purchased the USB

305 modem from a GSM service

provider, you may already have

an account and a SIM card.

Otherwise, your retailer should

be able to give you the names of

companies that provide these.

YoumusthaveanaccountwithaGSMserviceprovidertousetheUSB305modem.Tousethemodems3Gcapability,youraccountmustbewithaserviceproviderthatoffersHSDPA/HSUPAorUMTSservice.(TheUSB305modemisbackwardscompatiblewith2Gservice.)

Whenyouobtainyouraccount,youaregivenaSubscriberIdentityModule(SIM)cardcontainingaccountinformation.TheSIMcardmustbeinsertedwheneveryouuseyourUSB305modem.

Yourabilitytoobtainservicedependsonthesefactors:

Note: The fee for service is

usually higher when you are

roaming (connected to a network

other than the one belonging to

your service provider).

NetworkcoverageYoumustbewithinthenetworkcoveragearea.

ServiceproviderIfyouarewithinthecoverageareaofanetworkthatisnotoperatedbyyourownserviceprovider,youcanobtainserviceonlyifthereisaroamingagreement

betweenyourserviceproviderandthenetworkoperator.

AccountprovisionsYouraccountmayrestrictyourusagetocertainnetworksorlimittheamountoftimeyoucanusethenetwork.

FrequencybandYoucannotconnecttonetworksoperatinginbandsnotsupportedbyyourUSB305modem,regardlessofroamingagreementsoraccountprovisions.

Mostserviceprovidershavecoveragemapsontheirwebsites.

USB 305 modem software

The

connection

manager

software

that

comes

with

your

USB

305modemdependsonyourserviceprovider.Contactyourserviceproviderformoreinformation.

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Frequency bands supported

FrequencybandssupportedbytheUSB305modem:

Technology Bands Locat ion

2G 850 MHz (cellular band) North America

900 MHz (EGSM band) Europe

1800 MHz (DCS band) Europe and Asia

1900 MHz (PCS band) North America

3G WCDMA 800 (band Vl) Japan

WCDMA 850 (band V) North America andAustralia

WCDMA 1900 (band II) North America

WCDMA 2100 (band I) Europe, Asia, andAustralia

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22: Getting StartedFollowtheinstructionsinthischaptertosetupandstartusingyourUSB305modem.

TouseyourUSB305modem,youllneed:

Note: Keep a written record in a

secure place of the account

information that your service

provider gives you.

Anaccountwithaserviceprovider

ASIMcard(suppliedbytheserviceprovider)

Aprofile,whichmaybe:

Alreadystoredonyourmodemwhenyoupurchaseit

Setupautomatically

Selectedfromadropdownlist

Createdmanually

Overview of installation steps

1. Checkthesystemrequirements.

2. InserttheSIMcard.

3. InserttheUSBmodemintoyourcomputersUSBport.(Thenecessarysoftwareisinstalledandeithertheprofileissetupautomaticallyortheconnectionmanagersoftwarepromptsyoutocreateaprofile.)

System requirements

TheUSB305modemissupportedon:

Windows7

WindowsVista

WindowsXP(HomeandProfessionalversions)

MacintoshOSX10.4.11orlater

Note: If you are running

Mac OS X, please refer to the

Quick Start Guide for

Mac OS X found at

www.sierrawireless.com/mac.

ToinstalltheUSB305modem,yourequirethefollowing:

USB port 1 USB Type A slot (USB 1.1 or 2.0)

I/O resources 1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O space

Memory 32 MB
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Insert the SIM card

Note: Be sure to insert the SIM card before you insert the modem into

the computers USB slot.

Note: To prevent the SIM card

from becoming jammed in its

slot, ensure the edge of the card

is smooth before inserting it. Do

not attach labels to your SIM

card as this may also cause it to

jam.

ToinserttheSIMcard:

1. IfyourSIMcardisattachedtoalargercard,detachtheSIMcardandremoveanyfragmentsstucktoit.

2. OpentheflaponthesideofyourUSB305modem.

3. Pulloutthetrayontherightside,asshownintheillustration.

4. PlacetheSIMcardinthetray,withtheSIMcardnotchintheouterrighthandcorner.

5. SlidetheSIMtraybackintothemodem.

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Ifthetraycomesallthewayout,donotdiscardit.PlacetheSIMcardintothetrayandinserttheentireSIMcardtrayassemblyintothemodem.

Note: The SIM card must be in the tray. Do not insert the SIM card

into the modem without the tray.

Insert the 305 USB modem directly into

the USB slot

1. FlipopentheUSBconnector.

2. Toachieveoptimalperformance,adjusttheangleoftheUSBconnectorsoyoucaninsertthemodemintothecomputerinanuprightposition,asshowninthestep3illustration.

3. GentlyinsertthemodemintotheUSBslot.Youcaninsertthemodemdirectlyintothecomputer,asshowninthe

illustrationor

you

can

place

the

modem

in

the

laptop

clip

andusetheUSBextensioncabletoconnectittothecomputer.(SeeUsing the extension cable and notebookcomputer cliponpage 20.)

Note: To ensure FCC RF

exposure limits, insert the

modem in an upright position, as

shown in the illustration. For

more safety and regulatory infor-

mation, see page 31.

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Note: Do not forcefully insert the

USB 305 modem as you may

damage connector pins.

Note: Do not insert the USB 305 modem or the USB extension cable

into a USB hub or, if your keyboard is separate from your notebook

computer, a USB slot on your keyboard.

4. Theinstallationprocessstartsautomaticallywhenyouinsertthemodem.

Note: Users of Windows Vista

must be logged in with adminis-

trative privileges. Users of

Windows XP may require admin-

istrative privileges.

Ifitdoesnot:

a. DoubleclickMy Computer(WindowsXP)orComputer(Windows7orWindowsVista)onyourdesktop.

b. ClicktheTRU Installdrive(usuallyE:orF:drive).

c. UndertheTRUInstalldrive,gotoWin/ATTanddoubleclicktheSetup.exe file.

5. Followtheonscreeninstructions.

6. Restartthecomputerwhenpromptedtodoso.

Connect to the network

Touseyouraccount(andconnecttoyourserviceprovidersnetwork),youneedtohaveatleastoneprofilesetuponyourmodem.Dependingonhowyourmodemisconfigured,theprofilemayalreadybesetuporyoumayneedtocreateone.Contactyourserviceproviderformoreinformation.

Oncethesoftwareissuccessfullyinstalledandtheprofileissetup,theUSB305modemisreadytouse.

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33: Using your USB 305 Modem Removing a SIM card

Using the microSDmemory card

Using the extensioncable and notebookcomputer clip

YourHSPAUSB305modemhasaUSBconnectorandslotsforaSIMcardandamicroSDexternalstoragecard.LEDsonthefrontofthemodemprovidestatusinformation.

LEDs

TheUSB305modemhastwoLEDsthatshowthecurrentstatusofthemodem.

Power LEDData LED

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Removing a SIM cardChapter 2providesinstructionsforinsertingtheSIM.ToremovetheSIMcardfromtheUSB305modem:

1. OpentheflaponthesideofthemodemandslideouttheSIMtray.

LED State Indicates

Power Off Indicates one of the following states:

The modem is not inserted in the computer.

The computer is off or in suspend and resume mode.

The modem radio has been turned off using the connection managementsoftware.

Solid Blue The power is on, the modem is working normally.

Blinking Blue The firmware is updating.Do not remove the modem from the computer.

Blinking Amber The modem is searching for service (initializing).

Solid Amber Modem erroreither the modem is having a problem initializing (searchingfor service) or is offline because of a failure.Contact your service provider.

Data Off The modem is unable to detect 2G or 3G service.

Blinking Amber The modem has detected a 2G network (EDGE, GPRS, GSM) and is ready toconnect.

Solid Amber The modem is connected to a 2G network and is able to send and receivedata.

Blinking Blue The modem has detected a 3G network (UMTS, HSPA) and is ready toconnect.

Solid Blue The modem is connected to a 3G network and can send and receive data.

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2. RemovetheSIMcard.

Note: If the tray comes all the way out, do not discard it. Carefully

insert the empty tray back into the modem.

Using the microSD memorycard

TheUSB305modemisbuilttoaccommodateamicroSDexternalstoragecard.

Touseamemorycard:

1. IfthemodemisinsertedintothecomputersUSBslot,removeitbeforeinsertingthemicroSDcard.

2. Opentheflaponthesideofthemodem.

3. Pushthememorycardintoslotontheleft,asshowninthe

illustration.

4. InserttheUSB305modemintothecomputersUSBslot.

ThememorycardappearsasaUSBmemorydrive.Youcancopy,paste,anddragfilestoandfromitthesamewayasyoucanwithanyotherexternaldrive.

microSD card

microSD card slot

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Removing the microSD memory card

Tip: To help conserve the computers battery life, remove the

memory card when you are not using it.

Toremovethememorycard:

1. OpentheflaponthesideoftheUSBmodem.

2. PushthemicroSDcardinandthenreleaseit.

3. GentlypullthemicroSDcardout.

Using the extension cable and

notebook computer clip

YourUSB305modemcomeswithanextensioncableandclip.TheclipfitsonthetopofyournotebookcomputerandholdsyourUSBmodem.

Note: To meet FCC (regulatory) requirements, use only the supplied

extension cable and notebook computer clip; other cables and

notebook computer clips should not be used.

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Note: Do not insert the USB 305 modem or the USB extension cable

into a USB hub or, if your keyboard is separate from your notebook

computer, a USB slot on your keyboard.

Tousetheextensioncableandclip:

Placethemodemintothelaptopclip,asshownintheillustration.

Connecttheextensioncabletothemodem.

Placethemodemintheclipholder,andplacethecliponthetopofthelaptopscreen.NotethattheLEDsshouldbefacingyou,asyoulookatthescreen.

LEDs

USB connector

LEDs

Laptop screen

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ConnectthelargerendoftheUSBextensioncabletotheUSBconnectoronyourmodem.

ConnecttheotherendoftheextensioncabletotheUSBslotonyourcomputer.

Attach this end to the USB port on your computer

Attach this end to the USB connector on the modem

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YourUSBmodemcomeswithconnectionmanagement

software.

Thefeaturesandoptionsintheconnectionmanagersoftwarevary,dependingonyourserviceprovider,butingeneral,theconnectionmanagersoftwareenablesyouto:

Initiatedataconnections

Determinesignalstrength,roamingstatus,GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,orHSDPA/HSUPAavailability,andothernetworkconnectionparameters

MonitorthestatusoftheUSB305modemandGSMservice

SendandreceiveSMSmessages

Enableor

disable

SIM

security

that

prevents

others

from

usingyourSIMcardifitislostorstolen

Createormodifyanaccountprofile

Formoreinformationontheconnectionmanagersoftware,contactyourserviceprovider.

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44: Care and Maintenance of YourUSB Modem

Aswithanyelectronicdevice,theUSB305modemmustbehandledwithcaretoensurereliableoperation.FollowtheseguidelineswhenyouuseandstoreyourUSB305modem:

DonotapplyadhesivelabelstotheSIMcard.Thismaycauseittojaminsidetheslot,orpreventitfrombeinginsertedproperly.

Whennotinstalledinyourcomputer,storetheUSB305modemandSIMcardinasafeplace.

TheUSB305modemshouldfiteasilyintoyourcomputersUSBport.ForcingtheUSB305modemintotheportmaydamagetheconnectorpins.

ProtecttheUSB305modemfromliquids,dust,andexcessiveheat.(SeetheEnvironmentalspecificationsonpage 30formaximumtolerances.)

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55: FAQ and TroubleshootingWhen should I use the USB extension cable and laptop

clip?

UsetheUSBextensioncableandlaptopclipinareaswithlowsignalstrengthorwhenthepositionoftheUSBportonthecomputermakesitawkwardtoinsertthemodemdirectlyintothelaptopcomputer.FormoreinformationonusingtheUSBextensioncableandlaptopclip,seeUsingtheextensioncableandnotebookcomputercliponpage 20.

Is there a limit to the size of microSD card that I can use

with the USB 305 modem?

TheUSB305modemwasdesignedandtestedfor16GBmicroSDmemorycards(thelargestavailableatthetimethemodemwasdevelopedandtested).However,asmemorycard

technologydevelopsandcardscomeontothemarketthathavealargercapacity,theUSB305modemshouldsupportthoseaswell.

I inserted the microSD card, but the memory card drive

doesnt appear on my computer?

MakesureyouinsertthemicroSDmemorycardintothemodembeforeyouinsertthemodemintoyourcomputer.Otherwise,thecomputerwillnotrecognizethememorycarddrive.

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66: Technical Specifications

Radio frequency and electrical

specifications

Table 6-1: Radio f requency and electr ical specif icat ions

Compliance 3 GPP Release 6

Transmit GSM 1900 (PCS): 1850 to 1910 MHzGSM 1800 (DCS):1710 to 1785 MHzEGSM 900: 880 to 915 MHzGSM 850: 824 to 849 MHzWCDMA 2100 (Band I): 1920 to 1980 MHzWCDMA 1900 (Band II): 1850 to 1910 MHzWCDMA 850 (Band V): 824 to 849 MHzWCDMA 800 (Band VI): 830 to 840 MHz

Receive GSM 1900 (PCS): 1930 to 1990 MHzGSM 1800 (DCS): 1805 to 1880 MHzEGSM 900: 925 to 960 MHzGSM 850: 869 to 894 MHzWCDMA 2100 (Band I): 2110 to 2170 MHzWCDMA 1900 (Band II): 1930 to 1990 MHzWCDMA 850 (Band V): 869 to 894 MHzWCDM 800 (Band VI): 875 to 885 MHz

Channel spacing 200 kHz (GSM)5 MHz (WCDMA)

Channel raster 200 kHz

Frequency stabi l i ty 0.1 ppm

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Environmental specifications

Operat ingtemperature

0C to +45C(+32F to +113F)

Storagetemperature -20C to +85C(-4F to +185F)

Humidity 85%, non-condensing

Vibrat ion Random vibration, 10 to 1000 Hz, nominal6G RMS in each of 3 mutuallyperpendicular axes. Test duration of 60minutes for each axis, for a total test time of3 hours (non-operating).

Drop 1 m on non-cushioned vinyl on each of 6faces, 3 times

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77: Regulatory and SafetyInformation

Notice

Becauseofthenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmissionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybedelayed,corrupted(thatis,haveerrors),orbetotallylost.AlthoughsignificantdelaysorlossesofdataarerarewhenwirelessdevicessuchastheSierraWirelessmodemareusedinanormalmannerwithawellconstructednetwork,theSierraWirelessmodemshouldnotbeusedinsituationswherefailuretotransmitorreceivedatacouldresultindamageofanykindtotheuseroranyotherparty,includingbutnot

limitedto

personal

injury,

death,

or

loss

of

property.

Sierra

WirelessanditsaffiliatesacceptnoresponsibilityfordamagesofanykindresultingfromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmittedorreceivedusingtheSierraWirelessmodem,orforfailureoftheSierraWirelessmodemtotransmitorreceivesuchdata.

Safety and hazards

TheUSB305modemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFFinallareasthatmaybesusceptibletoradiointerference,inparticular:

Prohibitedareas

Obeyallsignsandnoticesandfollowallrulesandregula

tions.Power

off

the

USB

305

modem

when

instructed

to

do

soorwhenyoususpectthatitmaycauseinterferenceordanger.

Inareaswhereblastingisinprogress

Whereexplosiveatmospheresmaybepresent

Areaswithapotentiallyexplosiveatmospherearenotalwaysclearlymarked.Suchareasincludegasstations,fueldepots,chemicaltransferorstoragefacilities,areaswhereblastingisinprogress,areaswheretheaircontainschemicalsorparticlessuchasgrain,dust,ormetalpowders,andanyotherareawhereyouwouldnormallybeadvisedtoturnoffyourcellularphoneorvehicleengine.

NearmedicalorlifesupportequipmentMedicalequipmentmaybesusceptibletoanyformofradiointerference.InsuchareastheUSB305modemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewiththisequipment.

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Onboardaircraft

InadditiontoFederalAviationAuthority(FAA)requirements,manyairlineregulationsstatethatyoumustsuspendwirelessoperationsbeforeboardinganaircraft.TheUSB305modemiscapableoftransmittingsignalsthat

could

interfere

with

various

onboard

systems

and

controls.

Failuretoobservethisinstructionmayleadtosuspensionordenialofcellulartelephoneservicestotheoffender,legalaction,orboth.

Someairlinesmaypermittheuseofcellularphoneswhiletheaircraftisonthegroundandthedoorisopen.TheUSB305modemmaybeusednormallyatthistime.

Whileoperatingavehicle

Thedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotuseawirelessdatadevicewhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingsodetractsfromthedriveroroperatorsabilitytocontrolandoperatethevehicle.Insomecountries,usingsuchcommu

nicationsdevices

while

in

control

of

avehicle

is

an

offence.

Regulatory information for

North America

CAUTION:UnauthorizedmodificationsorchangesnotexpresslyapprovedbySierraWireless,Inc.couldvoidcompliancewithregulatoryrules,andtherebyyourauthoritytousethisequipment.

ThedesignoftheUSB305modemcomplieswithU.S.Federal

Communications

Commission

(FCC)

guidelines

respecting

safetylevelsofradiofrequency(RF)exposureforportabledevices,whichinturnareconsistentwiththefollowingsafetystandardspreviouslysetbyU.S.andinternationalstandards

bodies:

ANSI/IEEEC95.11999,IEEEStandardforSafetyLevelswithRespecttoHumanExposuretoRadioFrequencyElectromagneticFields,3kHzto300GHz

NationalCouncilonRadiationProtectionandMeasurements(NCRP)Report86, 1986,BiologicalEffectsandExposureCriteriaforRadioFrequencyElectromagneticFields

InternationalCommissiononNonIonisingRadiation

Protection

(ICNIRP)

1998,

Guidelines

for

limiting

exposure

to

timevaryingelectric,magnetic,andelectromagneticfields(upto300GHz)

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Caution: The USB 305 modem must be 5 mm (0.2 inches) or more

from the user and bystanders during operation to satisfy FCC

(regulatory) RF exposure requirements. It is approved for use with

normal-size notebook computers only (typically with 12-inch or larger

display screens). For notebook computers with a display screen

smaller than 12 inches or if the orientation of the USB slot does notallow for at least 5 mm between the modem and the user or

bystanders, use the provided extension cable and clip to ensure a

safe distance between the modem antenna and users or bystanders.

To meet FCC requirements, use only the supplied USB extension

cable and laptop clip; other cables and laptop clips should not be

used.

ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttotheconditionthatthisdevicedoesnotcauseharmfulinterference.

Warning: (EMI) United States FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference

in an appropriate 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 inter-

ference to radio communication. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation.

Whereappropriate,theuseoftheequipmentissubjecttothefollowingconditions:

Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand

receiver Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent

fromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected

Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp

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IfyouhavepurchasedthisproductunderaUnitedStatesGovernmentcontract,itshallbesubjecttorestrictionsassetforthinsubparagraph(c)(1)(ii)ofDefenseFederalAcquisitionsRegulations(DFARs)Section252.2277013forDepartmentofDefensecontracts,andassetforthinFederalAcquisitionsRegulations(FARs)Section52.22719forcivilianagencycontractsoranysuccessorregulations.Iffurthergovernmentregulationsapply,itisyourresponsibilitytoensurecompliancewithsuchregulations.

Use of external antennas

Useofexternalantennasissubjecttothefollowingconditions:

Atleast20cmseparationdistancebetweentheantennaandtheusersbodymustbemaintainedatalltimes.

TheUSB305wirelessmodemanditsantennamustnotbecolocatedwithanyothertransmitterorantennawithina

hostdevice.

TocomplywithFCC/ICregulationslimitingbothmaximumRFoutputpowerandhumanexposuretoRFradiation,themaximumantennagainmustnotexceed8 dBiintheCellularbandand4 dBiinthePCSband.

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A

accessories, 10account, 11antenna,external, 34

C

careandmaintenance, 25channelraster, 29channelspacing, 29clip, 20connecttothenetwork, 16connectionmanagementsoftware, 23coveragearea, 11

E

electricalspecifications, 29environmentalspecifications, 30extensioncable, 20externalantenna, 34externalmemorystorage, 10, 19externalSD, 10, 19externalstoragecard, 19

F

FAQ, 27flashdrive, 19

frequenciesreceive, 29transmit, 29

frequencybandssupported, 12frequencystability, 29

H

humidity, 30

I

I/Ospace(input/outputspace), 13installation,overview, 13IRQ(interruptrequest), 13

L

LEDs, 17

M

MacintoshOSsupport, 13memorycard, 10memoryrequired, 13microexternalmemorycard, 19microSD, 10, 19modem,inserting, 15

N

networkconnectingto, 16overview, 11

notebookcomputerclip, 20

O

operatingsystemssupported, 13

P

profile, 13

R

radiofrequencyspecifications, 29receivefrequencies, 29regulatoryinformation, 31requirements,software, 14

RFspecifications, 29roaming, 11

S

safetycautionsforuse, 31RFexposure, 33

servicessupported, 10SIMcard

inserting, 14removing, 18

softwareconnectionmanagement, 23requirements, 14

specifications, 2930electrical, 29environmental, 30radiofrequency, 29

Index

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storagetemperature, 30whennotusingcard, 25

systemrequirements, 13

T

technicalspecifications, 2930temperature, 30transmitfrequencies, 29Troubleshooting, 27TRUInstall, 9

U

USB305modem,inserting, 15USBportrequirements, 13

V

vibration, 30

W

Windows7support, 13WindowsVistasupport, 13WindowsXPsupport, 13

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