Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot user guide - Sprint

Making a Tethered Connection
Note: If you’ll be using USB for data transfer (and not just for charging the device), you must install the
device driver (see below). No installation CD is required — the device supports the TRU-Install feature.
If you’re using Mac OS X 10.4.x, after you connect the device you may see a warning message that
your computer is running on UPS backup battery and that you should perform a computer
shutdown. You can continue with your work. To prevent this message from being displayed, install the
device driver (see “Mac” on page 29).
Windows
To install the device driver on Windows:
1. Make sure the device is turned on.
2. Connect the device to your computer through the micro-USB cable.
3. If the TRU-Install window is not displayed, in Windows Explorer browse to the
entry (under My Computer), then browse to the Win folder and run Setup.exe.
— or —
If you’re running Windows Vista and the AutoPlay window opens, click Run setup.exe.
4. In the TRU-Install window, click OK.
5. Install the Sierra Wireless USB driver. (Follow the onscreen instructions.)
Mac
To install the device driver on Mac:
1. Make sure the device is turned on.
2. Connect the device to your computer through the micro-USB cable.
3. In the window that appears, double-click the .pkg file.
4. Install the Sierra Wireless USB driver. (Follow the onscreen instructions.)
5. When prompted for your password, enter your Mac password.
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Using Your Device