6: Watcher Basics

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Starting and Closing Watcher

Components of the Watcher Window

Interpreting Icons

Online Help

Troubleshooting

Using an external antenna

Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and monitor the connection between the AirCard USB modem and the CDMA network. You use Watcher to:

Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 3G high‐ speed data availability, and other network connection parameters

Initiate data calls

View call statistics

Receive and send SMS messages

Customize features and options

Depending on Watcher settings, you may be able to connect to the CDMA network without starting Watcher—simply by launching whatever application you want to use (such as your web browser or e‐mail application). However, Watcher and its icon in the system tray won’t be available for you to monitor the status of the connection.

Starting and closing Watcher

Depending on your settings in the Options window, Watcher launches automatically anytime you insert the AirCard USB modem. You can also launch Watcher by:

Double‐clicking the Watcher icon on your desktop

Selecting:

In Windows XP: Start > All Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Wireless Module > EVDO Watcher

In Windows 2000: Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Wireless Module > EVDO Watcher

The standard Windows control buttons in the upper right corner of the window are used to minimize or close Watcher. When minimized, Watcher does not appear as a taskbar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sierra Wireless 595U manual Watcher Basics, Starting and closing Watcher