USB 598 USB - User Guide

The Connect button is available; the signal strength icon

(), coverage indicator (), and the roaming icon () are visible.

To connect to the network, click the Connect button.

Connecting

Watcher is establishing a connection to the network.

Connected

The connection is established. In addition to the signal strength

icon (), coverage indicator (), and roaming icon (), the amount of time you’ve been connected and the amount of data received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) are also displayed. (See the note on page 32.)

To end the connection, click Disconnect.

Call Dormant

You are connected to the network, but there is currently no traffic.

Device is Locked

The modem is locked, so that others cannot use the modem and your account. To use most of the features, you must unlock the modem (page 36).

Device is powered OFF

The modem is powered off. For more information, see “Powering the modem off” on page 36.

Determining the type of coverage

An icon in Watcher () indicates the type of coverage you have (for example, 1X [synonym of 1xRTT] or 1xEV‐DO). See the table on page 28.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sony USB 598 manual Determining the type of coverage, Connected