Sprint Nextel 550 manual 38 3A The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators

The PCS Connection Manager

PCS Connection Manager Software allows you to manage and monitor the connection between your PCS Connection Card and the CDMA network. Use the PCS Connection Manager to:

▶Determine your signal strength, roaming status, PCS Vision availability, and other network connection parameters

▶Initiate voice and data calls

▶View call statistics and Web messages

▶Enable and disable features like Always On Top (which allows you to set the card software to display in front of other application windows) and KeyGuard (which prevents accidental dialing)

▶Set options related to Web messages, sounds played, voice calls, and the lock code security feature (which you can use to prevent others from using your card)

Anytime you use the PCS Connection Card you must run the PCS Connection Manager Software.

Starting the PCS Connection Manager Software

On a notebook PC, you can launch the PCS Connection Manager Software by:

▶ Double clicking the icon on your desktop

▶Selecting Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless> AirCard 550 >

PCS Connection Manager for AirCard 550

On a Handheld/Pocket PC, you can launch the PCS Connection Manager

Software by selecting Start > Programs > PCS Connection Manager.

Depending on your settings in the Options window, the software launches automatically anytime you insert the PCS Connection Card.

Once you make a connection in the card software, you can launch whatever application you want to use (such as your Web browser or email application).

On Pocket PCs, when you open another application, the card software remains running although it is not visible. Windows CE manages your applications, shutting down applications that are not being used in order

Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card

38 3A: The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators