Broadband Products PC5220 manual System Tray Shortcut, System Tray Icon Description

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4. System Tray Shortcut

When viewing the Mobile Connection Manager in Full Mode, you have the option to “ close” the Full Mode window and monitor the Mobile Connection Manager from the System Tray Mode. The icon located in the System Tray communicates your connection status similarly to the Service Status dialog in Full Mode. By clicking on this shortcut, you are activating the System Tray Mode.

IV. System Tray Mode (Connection Status Icon and Menu)

If you prefer to close the Full Mode view of the Mobile Connection Manager, you can still monitor your connections with the System Tray icon.

This section outlines the functions of the System Tray icon and the System Tray shortcut menu.

system tray: also known as the “status area,” the system tray is the section to the right of the Start button on your desktop.

System Tray Icon

Once the Mobile Connection is launched, an icon will appear in the System Tray of your laptop PC. This icon will change colors, according to the current status of your connection. Once you exit the Mobile Connection Manager, this icon will disappear.

“System Tray Icon” Description

 

Icon Color

Tool Tip

 

Ready- When the icon displays blue, it is ready to

Mobile Connection Manager: Ready

 

make a connection

 

 

 

Connecting- currently making a connection icon is

Mobile Connection Manager: Connecting

 

flashing

 

 

 

Connected- When the icon displays green, a

Mobile Connection Manager: Connected

 

connection is established and data transfer is in

 

 

 

progress

 

 

 

Dormant/Connected- When the icon displays yellow,

Mobile Connection Manager: Dormant/Connected

 

a connection is established but no data transfer is in

 

 

 

progress

 

 

 

No Service- When the icon displays red, the card has

Mobile Connection Manager: No Service

 

no service

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Version About this Guide ChecklistPower Management Other Features and BenefitsUnique Antenna Design What is 3G CDMA? What is the Mobile Connection Manager?Caring for your PC5220 Storage CDMA2000Basics Windows Go to StartSettingsControl PanelAdd/Remove Programs Installing the Mobile Connection Manager Software System RequirementsCard slots Type II PC Card slot CardBus Disk Drive Page Windows XP only Connecting the PC5220 and Drivers to your Laptop PCAccount Activation Power On/Off the PC5220 Page Full Mode Understanding The Indicator Area and Icons Service Indicator Signal Strength IndicatorRoaming Status Connection IndicatorConnection Time Byte CounterService Status Dialog Description Associated icon graphic Service Status Dialog BoxSettings Settings General TabUnderstanding the Action Buttons Help Call LogSystem Tray Shortcut System Tray IconSystem Tray Icon Description System Tray Menu Menu Item Action Availability when Card is Not insertedUnderstanding Alert Windows Tray Mode AlertCall Drop Alert Card Eject WarningReset Call Log Confirmation VI. Networking and Dial-up Connections Windows Networking How fast will my connection be with the PC5220?Am I able to make phone/voice calls with the PC5220? How do I un-install the Mobile Connection Manager ? FCC ID PNF-PC3220P VIII. Regulatory Information and SafetyImportant Notice Safety and Hazards Blasting Areas and HospitalsAircraft DrivingAirprime Incorporated Licensing Information

PC5220 specifications

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