Watcher™ Basics

Window controls

The Minimize button closes the Watcher window but leaves the application running. When Watcher is minimized, the Watcher icon in the system tray can be used to determine the AirCard status. (See page 49.) This icon replaces a taskbar button for Watcher.

Once minimized, you can redisplay the Watcher window by selecting the Watcher icon in the system tray. You can also restore the window by double-clicking the desktop shortcut or launching Watcher from the Start menu.

The Toggle Full/Compact button is used to switch between the full Watcher window and the compact view:

The compact view allows you to see connection status and indicators while using less space on the desktop.

To make calls, data connections, disconnect, or access Watcher features, you must use full view. To return to full view, select the view toggle button in the top right.

The Close button is used to exit Watcher (or hide the screen on Pocket PCs).

Docking

You can set the Watcher window to “jump” to the edge of your screen when you move the window close to an edge. This lets you easily position Watcher in a corner of the screen.

Select VIEW > Docking

Always On Top

You can set Watcher to always display in front of other windows. This allows you to monitor connection status while using another maximized application, such as your web browser.

Select VIEW > Always On Top

Interpreting icons

Watcher makes extensive use of icons to indicate status and events. The various icons are described in the following sections on the display areas of Watcher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sierra Wireless 555 manual Interpreting icons, Window controls, Docking, Always On Top