Chapter 4: The Watcher Window and Indicators
Table 4-1: Connection Status Area Icons
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The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming onto the network of a service provider other than your own.
When the indicator is off (gray), you are within the local coverage area of your service provider. When the indicator is on (solid black), you are in a “preferred” roaming area. When the indicator is blinking, you are within the coverage area of a CDMA network but not in a “preferred” roaming area.
Your coverage area and billing charges depend upon your service provider and the type of account you have. There may be surcharges for roaming service that vary based on whether you are in a preferred roaming area or a
The In Use indicator shows whether a call is in progress. No icon is displayed when the AirCard is idle. Otherwise, one of these icons is displayed:
When the In Use indicator is a handset, a voice call is in progress.
When the In Use indicator is a modem, a data call is in progress.
When the In Use indicator is a modem labelled “1X”, an Express Network (1xRTT) data call is in progress. (For a description of 1xRTT data calls, see page 49.)
When the In Use indicator is a large “X”, a fatal error has occurred and the AirCard is inoperable. (This may be resolved by closing Watcher and restarting your PC.)
Installation and Use on Notebook PCs
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