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Installation and Use
on Notebook PCs
4: The Watcher Window and Indicators• Components of the
Watcher Window
• The Menu Bar
• The Minimize, Toggle
Full/Compact, and
Close Buttons
• Connection Status
Area
• Call Status Box
• Indicator Area
• Taskbar Icons Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and
monitor the connection between the AirCard 555 network card
and the CDMA network. You use Watcher to:
•Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 1xRTT
availability, and other network connection parameters
•Initiate voice and data calls
•View call statistics and SMS messages
•Enable and disable features like Always On Top (that
allows you to set the Watcher window to display in front
of other application windows), and KeyGuard (that
prevents accidental dialing)
•Set options related to SMS messages, sounds played, voice
calls, and the lock code security feature (that you can use
to prevent others from using your AirCard)
Anytime you use the AirCard you must run Watcher.
Note: Help is available in most
windows by pressing F1. Also, in
any window that has a ? next to
the close button, you can click
the ? button, then click any field
in the window, to display a
description of the field. Fully
indexed help is also available
from the Help menu.
Depending on your settings in the Options window, Watcher
launches automatically anytime you insert the AirCard 555.
You can also launch Watcher by:
•Double clicking the Watcher icon on your desktop
•Selecting Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >
AirCard 555 > Watcher 555 for Verizon Wireless