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56 Section 3A: Your USB Modem: The Basics
When the USB Modem Is Locked
When the USB modem is locked, you can:
ⅷ Unlock the USB modem (page 57).
ⅷ Power off the USB modem (page 45).
When the USB modem is locked, you cannot:
ⅷ Make data connections (the GO button is unavailable).
ⅷ Use Sprint Location Services.
ⅷ Run the Activation Wizard.
Locking the USB Modem
To lock the USB modem immediately:
1. End any active connection. (You can lock the USB modem only when it is
disconnected; page 39.)
2. If the Mobile Broadband window is not expanded, click to expand it.
3. Click the icon.
4. In the Enter User Lock Code window, enter the lock code, and click OK.
When the USB modem is locked, the Mobile Broadband window displays “Device
locked,” and the lock icon is now . The GO button is unavailable.
Warning: If you forget the lock code, you will not be able to use the USB modem until
you receive assistance from Sprint.
Tip:
You can also set the USB modem to be locked upon startup of Sprint
Connection Manager, as described next.