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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 3.0 4G 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 3.0 4G 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 (Starter, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate versions of Windows 7 are __not__ supported) RAM 256 MB 1 GB  1 GB Hard Drive Space 100 MB 120 MB 160 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 3.0 4G 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.  | Light | Status | |--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Blinking green twice every 3 seconds | Data stick is powered on | | Bllinking green once every 3 seconds | 2G registration | | Blinking blue once every 3 seconds | 3G or 4G registration | | Blinking red | Laptop stick is powered on and searching for the SIM card | | Solid red | Laptop stick is powered on and searching for an available network (2G, 3G, 4G) | | Solid green | Established 2G connection | | Solid blue | Established 3G or 4G connection | | Off | No power | Indicator light color and behavior and their corresponding status   ### Liquid damage indicator Every T-Mobile device includes an indicator that shows if it has been damaged by water or other liquid, thereby voiding the warranty. To view the Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI), remove the back cover from your device. White LDIindicates no liquid damage.  Red LDI Indicates liquid damage    ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)SIM card ### To insert the SIM card... 1. Remove the back cover.  2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown.  3. Replace the back cover.   ### To remove the SIM card... 1. Remove the back cover.  2. Slide the SIM card out of the SIM card slot.  3. Replace the back cover.   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Memory card ### To insert a memory card.. 1. Remove the back cover.  2. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the golden contacts facing up.  3. Press the memory card in until it clicks into place. 4. Replace the back cover. ### To remove a memory card... 1. Remove the back cover.  2. Push in the memory card and release. The card should pop out of the slot. 3. 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