Sony USB 598 manual Powering the modem off, Locking the modem, Unlocking the modem

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USB 598 USB - User Guide

Locking the modem

Note: If you forget the lock code, you will not be able to use the modem until you receive assistance from your service provider.

To lock the modem:

1.End any active connection. (You can lock the modem only when it is disconnected; page 29.)

2.From the Extras item on the Watcher menu, choose Lock ...

Device.

3.In the Watcher window, enter the lock code (PIN), and click Ok.

When the modem is locked, Watcher displays “Device is

Locked.” The Connect button is unavailable.

Unlocking the modem

When the modem is locked, Watcher displays “Device is

Locked.”

To unlock the modem:

1.From the Extras item on the Watcher menu, choose Unlock

... Device.

2.In the Watcher window, enter the lock code (PIN), and click Ok.

If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your modem’s phone number. If this doesn’t work, call your service provider.

When the modem is unlocked, Watcher no longer displays “Device is Locked.”

Powering the modem off

If you are using your modem in an aircraft, hospital, or other environment where the modem may cause interference, you can power the modem off (without removing it from your USB slot), and still use other functions of your computer.

This also allows you to conserve your notebook computer’s battery.

To power the modem off:

1.If the modem is locked, unlock it.

2.Close any active data connection (in Watcher, click

Disconnect).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User Guide Mac Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation of Liability Patents Copyright Qualcomm 3GSales@sierrawireless.com Table of Contents Activation Technical Specifications USB 598 modem User Guide 2131141 Feature summary Introducing the USB 598 modemWelcome Wireless modem TRU-InstallTRU-Locate Cdma 3G services Additional features of the modemPackage contents System componentsCdma service provider account USB modemModem drivers and enabling software Care and maintenance of your modem Cdma wireless networkAccount activation and configuration Getting StartedUSB 598 software USB 598 modem User Guide Installation System requirementsInstalling the modem and software Using the USB extension cable and laptop clip Removing the modemModem Laptop clip USB extension cable Using a microSD card Inserting the microSD cardRemoving the microSD card USB 598 modem User Guide Account configuration procedures ActivationActivating on a Mac computer Text/window displayed, and your next action Text/window Description/next action DisplayedActivation Assistant USB 598 modem User Guide 2131141 Watcher Basics Starting and closing WatcherWatcher window Watcher icons and textConnection states No device detected / SearchingDetermining the type of coverage ConnectedWatcher menu options Watcher menu optionsConnecting to the network Using SMSViewing the amount of data transferred Ending a connectionDisplaying the SMS window Creating and sending an SMS messageReplying to or forwarding an SMS message GPS Location-based services Displaying your phone number and ESNDeleting SMS messages Displaying GPS informationWhen the modem is locked SecurityInitial lock code Powering the modem off Locking the modemUnlocking the modem Warranty Troubleshooting Uninstalling the Watcher softwareTroubleshooting GPS Remove the modem Technical Specifications LED operationLED operation Radio frequency and electrical specifications Radio frequency and electrical specificationsEnvironmental specifications Environmental specificationsUSB 598 modem User Guide 2131141 Important safety/compliance information Regulatory InformationFCC ID N7NU598 USB 598 modem User Guide Regulatory Information USB 598 modem User Guide 2131141 Appendix a Glossary ESNFCC SMS TIA VPN USB 598 modem User Guide 2131141 Index NumericsFCC Index USB 598 modem User Guide 2131141