Determining the Type of Coverage
An icon in Watcher Lite (
) indicates the type of coverage you have (for example, 1X [synonym of 1xRTT] or
Powering the Card Off
If you are using your card in an aircraft, hospital, or other environment where the card may cause interference, you can power the card off (without removing it from your ExpressCard or PC Card slot), and still use other functions of your computer.
This also allows you to conserve your notebook computer’s battery.
To power the card off:
1.Close any active data connection (page 117).
2.From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu, select Turn Sprint Device Off.
When the card is powered off, Watcher Lite displays the message “No device detected.”
To power the card on:
▶Remove the card (page 30) and reinsert it.
