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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 USB 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 USB laptop stick 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 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 USB laptop stick computer system requirements for Mac OS X   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Indicators ### Indicator lights The indicator light is located opposite of the USB port. Review the table 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 connection | | Off | No power | Indicator light color and behavior and their corresponding status   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)SIM card ### To insert the SIM card... 1. Detach the SIM card from the card holder.  2. Slide down and remove the back cover. 3. Slide the SIM card into the slot.  4. Close the back cover. ### To remove the SIM card... 1. Slide down and remove the back cover.  2. Slide the SIM card out of the slot.  ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Memory Card ### Insert/Remove card 1. Open the __microSD__ door on the side of the laptop stick. 2. Insert the card as shown, and push it in until it locks into place.  - To remove a card that is already inserted, push in on the card slightly to unlock it and then slide it out of the microSD memory card slot. 3. Close the __microSD__ door and push it into place. ### Access files from a computer 1. From your computer, open the __Start__ menu and select __Computer__. 2. Open the appropriate drive. 3. Navigate to and access the desired files or folders. ### Copy files from card to computer 1. From your computer, open the __Start__ menu and select __Computer__. 2. Open the appropriate drive. 3. Move the desired files or folders to the desired location on your computer. ### Copy files from computer to card 1. From your computer, open the __Start__ menu and select __Computer__. 2. Open the appropriate drive. 3. Navigate to the desired folder on the memory card. 4. In a separate window, navigate to the desired folders or files on your computer. 5. Move the files from the computer's folder to the desired folder on the memory card. ### Delete files on card from a computer 1. From your computer, open the __Start__ menu and select __Computer__. 2. Open the appropriate drive. 3. Navigate to the desired folder on the memory card. 4. Right-select the file or folder you want to delete. 5. Select __Delete__. 6. Select __Yes__ to confirm. * * * 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/)