Using your phone as a modem – Sprint Nextel PCSVISIONPHONE SCP-3100 User Manual
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Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision
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
or visit a Sprint Store for
phone as modem plan details and more 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 your PC.
To set up your phone-to-PC data connection:
1.
From your computer’s traditional Internet connection,
go to
t 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. (Your PC will detect
the connection and an icon will appear in your system
tray.)