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CDMA Phone Activation
CDMA phone service is available from a number of service providers including Sprint
®
, Verizon Wireless
®
, Alltel,
Bell Mobility and Telus. In addition to service activation for each provider, various settings may be required for the
MC9598-K to operate as a phone. There can be different Activation Wizards depending upon the carrier. Verizon
Wireless and Sprint use an automatic activation processes. All other carriers use the manual activation process.
Verizon Wireless Activation
Automatic Activation
The Activation Wizard allows automatic activation. To activate the MC9598-K using the automated service, the
MC9598-K attempts to call the network on a special number that automatically downloads the phone number and
identification codes from the network.
Verizon Wireless automatically downloads the provisioning data. This process is invisible to the user and occurs
once, after account activation, during the first data connection attempt.
To activate the phone using the Verizon Wireless automated service:
1. Ensure the MC9598-K is in a strong signal area.
2. The Activation Wizard automatically starts whenever the phone is turned on. If the wizard does not appear, tap
Start > Phone > Menu > Activation Wizard... .
Figure 6-1
Verizon Activation Wizard
3. Tap Auto to connect to the Verizon Wireless Network to automate activation. Automated activation provides all
required codes and identification numbers over the network. No additional activation setup is required.
4. If activation is successful the Congratulations window appears.
NOTE After an MC9598-K is provisioned for Verizon Wireless service, it is strongly recommended that no other
service provider loads are downloaded to the
MC9598-K and no changes are made to any of the provisioning
information.
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