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58
Using Your Device
From the Windows
Start
menu, click
Run
, and then type one of the following:
±
\\OverdrivePro\
±
\\<Hostname>\
2.
Double-click the shared folder.
Mac
1.
In Finder, select
Go > Connect to Server
.
2.
Type one of the following:
±
smb://OverdrivePro/
±
smb://<Router IP Address>/
(For example, smb://192.168.0.1/)
±
smb://<Hostname>
(For example, smb://MyDeviceName)
3.
When prompted, select the shared drive as the folder to mount.
Linux
1.
Open the run menu (Alt+F2) or a file browser, and type one of the following:
±
smb://OverdrivePro/
±
smb://<Router IP Address>/
(For example, smb://192.168.0.1/)
±
smb://<Hostname>/
(For example, smb://MyDeviceName)
2.
Double-click the shared folder.
Other operating systems
Please see the user documentation for your operating system or computer.
If security has been enabled for the microSD card, you will be prompted to enter the username and
password for the microSD card. (See “Setting Up Access to the microSD Card” on page 55.)
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Using Your Device
59
Using Your Device
Section 4H
Sprint Location Services
²
Requirements for GPS Service (page 59)
²
Enabling GPS (page 59)
²
Displaying Your Location Information (page 59)
²
Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser (page 60)
²
Performing a Location Search (page 60)
Requirements for GPS Service
To access GPS services:
●
You must accept the GPS privacy agreement.
●
GPS must be enabled.
GPS services may not be available if you are indoors. (You may be able to get a GPS lock if your
device is very close to a window.) GPS receivers must be able to lock onto the global positioning
satellites to accurately determine position. The number of obstructions present indoors often
makes accurate position determination impossible.
Enabling GPS
1.
Make sure you’re logged in to the home page.
2.
Click the GPS icon
(on the left side of the home page) and select
Enable GPS
.
— or —
Click
Advanced settings >
WAN > GPS
and select
Enable GPS
.
Note:
If
Enable GPS
is not available, you must accept the GPS privacy agreement. (See “GPS Privacy
Agreement” on page 37.)
3.
If the GPS privacy agreement opens, you must read and accept it.
Displaying Your Location Information
1.
Make sure you’re logged in to the home page.
2.
Make sure GPS is enabled.
3.
For best results, minimize the number of obstructions between your device and the GPS
satellites.
4.
Click the GPS icon
on the left side of the home page.
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60
Using Your Device
5.
In the GPS Information and Settings window, set
GPS Mode
to
One-time
, and click
Get fix now
.
(The top part of the window shows your location information.
Tip:
You can also display location information from
Advanced settings > WAN > GPS
— click
Get fix
now
. Alternatively, you can view your current location in a Web browser. (See “Viewing Your Current
Location in a Web Browser” on page 60.)
)
Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser
1.
Make sure GPS is enabled and you’re connected to the 3G or 4G network.
2.
For best results, minimize the number of obstructions between your device and the GPS
satellites.
3.
In the horizontal row of buttons (across the top of the home page), click
Map me
(
).
Performing a Location Search
To perform a search for establishments near your current location:
1.
Make sure GPS is enabled and you’re connected to the 3G or 4G network.
2.
In the horizontal row of buttons (across the top of the home page), move the mouse over
Map me
(
) to display a row of icons:
3.
Click one of these icons to search for:
Text (search string) that you enter.
Sprint stores
Restaurants
Local hotels
Local banks (ATM machines)
Local gas stations
Local coffee shops
The results of the search are displayed in a new browser window or tab.
Note:
If a window displays “GPS Fix in Progress,” please wait while your device obtains a GPS location fix.
When a location fix has been acquired, your Web browser will display the mapping results.
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Using Your Device
61
Using Your Device
Section 4I
Updates
²
Automatically Checking for Updates (page 61)
²
Manually Checking for Updates (page 62)
²
Note:
If a software update, 3G network update, or 3G profile update is available, the device LCD displays a
message, and an alert is available from the home page. (See “Software Update Available” on
page 38 and “3G Network Update Available” on page 37.)
Upgrading Firmware From a File (page 63)
The updates may improve performance and add or modify features. The updates may include the
following:
●
Device firmware
●
3G network update
●
The browser interface
●
Help files
●
Other files
You can:
●
Set the browser interface to automatically check for updates (see below).
●
Manually check for updates. (See “Manually Checking for Updates” on page 62.)
Tip:
You can view the update availability and status on the “Software Updates” LCD information screen.
(See “LCD Information Screens” on page 17.)
Automatically Checking for Updates
To specify how often the browser interface checks for updates:
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Click
Advanced settings
(
).
3.
Click
Device > Basic
.
4.
In the
Check for Updates
list, click a value.
Note:
If the
Check for Updates
list is not available, your device supports the Guaranteed Update feature,
which automatically checks for updates, at a pre-determined frequency. This feature requires 4G
coverage.
Tip:
When updates are available, an alert is shown in the browser interface. (See “Alert Information” on
page 46.)
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Using Your Device
Manually Checking for Updates
Note:
During installation of the update:
• DO NOT turn off or unplug the device.
• Your Wi-Fi and Internet connections won’t be available.
When the installation is complete, you will need to reconnect to Wi-Fi. (See “How Do I Connect to
Wi-Fi?” on page 120.)
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Make sure you’re connected to 3G or 4G.
3.
Click
Advanced settings
(
).
4.
Click
Device > Basic
.
5.
Click
Check for updates now
. (The message next to the button indicates whether updates are
available.)
Installing the updates
To install available updates, after you’ve manually checked for updates:
1.
Make sure your device is connected to the AC charger or computer through the micro-USB
cable.
Note:
If you’ll be using USB for data transfer (and not just for charging the device), you must install the
device driver. (See “Making a Tethered Connection” on page 29.)
2.
Click
Update options
.
3.
Read the information in the Software Installation Options window.
4.
To install the update, click
Download and install now
.
— or —
If you are not in a strong signal area, make a note of the URL displayed in the window and click
I’ll get the update later
. At a later time, access the URL to download the update to your computer,
and then follow the steps in “Upgrading Firmware From a File” on page 63.
5.
When the installation is complete, reconnect to Wi-Fi. (See “How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi?” on
page 120.)

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