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[](https://www.t-mobile.com) ### Manage Links Click any [available links](https://www.t-mobile.com) to add. Click any [added links](https://www.t-mobile.com) to remove. Links with [no highlight](https://www.t-mobile.com) can't be sent. Done (0 Links) Learn about your T-Mobile Rocket Laptop Stick. ## On this page: - [Computer System Requirements](https://www.t-mobile.com#requirements) - [Indicators](https://www.t-mobile.com#Indicators) - [Memory card](https://www.t-mobile.com#memorycard) - [SIM card](https://www.t-mobile.com#sim) ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Computer System Requirements ### Microsoft Windows It is strongly recommended Windows XP be updated to Service Pack 3. This update will increase overall improvement to the performance of the computer. T-Mobile Rocket  computer system requirements for Windows System requirement Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Processor 300 MHz 32-bit (64-bit is not supported) 1 GHz 32-bit 1 GHz 64-bit 1 GHz 32-bit 1 GHz 64-bit   RAM 256 MB 1 GB  1 GB Hard Drive Space 50 MB 50 MB 50 MB Web Browser IE 5.5 IE 7 IE 8 OS Service Pack / Version Service Pack 2 or later Service Pack 0 or later Service Pack 0 or later USB Version USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port ### Mac OS X Mac 10.7 (Lion) is not officially supported, but can work if Java Realtime is installed. | System requirement | Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) | Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) | Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) | |---------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------| | Processor | Power PC G3 | 876 Mhz | Intel | | RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB | | Hard Drive Space | 100 MB | 120 MB | 160 MB | | Web Browser | Safari | Safari | Safari | | OS Service Pack / Version | Version 10.4.11 or later | Version 10.5.8 or later | Version 10.6.4 or later | | USB Version | USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port | USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port | USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port | T-Mobile Rocket computer system requirements for Mac OS X   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Indicators ### Indicator lights The indicator light is located on the opposite end of the USB port. Review the table below to understand the status of the indicator light. ![A T-Mobile Rocket laptop stick with an outline on the curved edge of the device showing where the indicator light is](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/T-Mobile%2BSupport%2BCommunity-%2BDevice%2Bhardware-%2BT-Mobile%2BRocket.png) | Light | Status | |--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Blinking green twice every 3 seconds | Data stick is powered on | | Bllinking green once every 3 seconds | EDGE registration | | Blinking blue once every 3 seconds | 3G registration | | Blinking red | Data stick is powered on and searching for the SIM card | | Solid red | Data stick is powered on adn searching for an available network (EDGE, 3G) | | Solid green | Established EDGE connection | | Solid blue | Established 3G connection | | Off | No power | Indicator light color and behavior and their corresponding status   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Liquid Damage Indicators (LDI) Each T-Mobile phone includes an indicator that shows if it has been subjected to water, thereby voiding the warranty. To view the Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI), remove the back cover from the device. Refer to the following illustrations to read the label: White LDIindicates no liquid damage. ![The back of the T-Mobile Rocket device with white liquid damage indicator (indicating no liquid damage)](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/T-Mobile%2BSupport%2BCommunity-%2BDevice%2Bhardware-%2BT-Mobile%2BRocket2.png) Red LDIindicates liquid damage. ![The back of the T-Mobile Rocket device with a red liquid damage indicator (indicating liquid damage)](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/T-Mobile%2BSupport%2BCommunity-%2BDevice%2Bhardware-%2BT-Mobile%2BRocket3.png)   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Memory Card The Rocket supports a microSD HCTM memory card (not included with your purchase). To insert and remove, follow these steps Do not remove your memory card while it is in use. Removing the memory card while in use may corrupt the data stored on your memory card and damage the memory card or your Rocket. 1. Open the microSD card slot cover. 2. Slide the memory card into the memory card slot with the golden contacts facing the back side of your Rocket. 3. To remove, push the card in and release. The memory card will pop out. ![The side of the T-Mobile Rocket device with a circle around the memory card slot](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/Rocketmemorycard.png)   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)SIM card ### To insert the SIM card...   1. Remove the SIM card slot cover. ![The bottom of the T-Mobile Rocket laptop stick with SIM card slow cover removed](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/T-Mobile%2BSupport%2BCommunity-%2BDevice%2Bhardware-%2BT-Mobile%2BRocket5.png) 2. Insert SIM card into the SIM card slot with the golden contacts facing down and the notched corner facing out. ![The T-Mobile Rocket laptop stick with SIM card inserted](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/T-Mobile%2BSupport%2BCommunity-%2BDevice%2Bhardware-%2BT-Mobile%2BRocket6.png) 3. Replace the SIM card slot cover. ![The T-Mobile Rocket laptop stick with SIM card slot cover on](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/T-Mobile%2BSupport%2BCommunity-%2BDevice%2Bhardware-%2BT-Mobile%2BRocket7.png) ### To remove the SIM card... 1. Remove the SIM card slot cover. ![The bottom of the T-Mobile Rocket laptop stick with SIM card slow cover removed](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/T-Mobile%2BSupport%2BCommunity-%2BDevice%2Bhardware-%2BT-Mobile%2BRocket5.png) 2. Pull the SIM card out and remove. ![The T-Mobile Rocket laptop stick with SIM card being removed](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/T-Mobile%2BSupport%2BCommunity-%2BDevice%2Bhardware-%2BT-Mobile%2BRocket8.png) 3. Replace the SIM card slot cover. ![The T-Mobile Rocket laptop stick with SIM card slot cover on](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/public-files/images/support-non-device/T-Mobile%2BSupport%2BCommunity-%2BDevice%2Bhardware-%2BT-Mobile%2BRocket7.png) * * * Was this helpful? * * * ## Can't find what you're looking for? - [Contact Us](https://www.t-mobile.com/contact-us) - [Ask our community](https://www.t-mobile.com/community/)