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Using the LCD and Keypad
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While in an active PDP context, typical signal level values are
66 to 71. However, if no data is sent or received for 90 seconds,
the unit will return to the regional beam and the signal quality
will drop to the idle mode range of 56 to 60. However, the PDP
context will remain active.
Status messages
The upper level of the LCD is used for status messages and
menu items. Status messages are listed below.
Display
Description
HUGHES 9211
On screen during power up
Powering Off
Displayed while the 9211 is powering down
Too Hot
Unit is too hot; if not corrected, a temporary thermal shutdown may occur
Battery Hot
Battery is too hot; reduce temperature or turn off unit to avoid damage to the
battery
SIM Error
SIM communication error
No SIM
No SIM is detected in the UT
SIM Blocked
The SIM is blocked due to too many SIM PIN attempts. Enter the PUK via the
Web UI or LaunchPad to clear
Enter PIN
A SIM PIN code is needed (this can be entered via the front panel buttons)
# tries left
# of SIM PIN attempts left before the SIM is blocked
Fault {code/text}
A hardware fault exists preventing normal operation. Scrollable text is
displayed. Use the right button to view the scrollable text.
{quick text}
Special messages displayed for ~15 seconds or until the next button press,
see Table 3 for the list of possible messages.
Pointing
In pointing mode, this message alternates with satellite bearing and elevation
on a 3 second cycle
Registering
Displayed during the registration process
GPS Old
GPS is too old, obtain a fresh GPS location
Ready
Registration was successful and the unit is PS attached
Standard
Standard (best effort) PDP context is active
Stream {rate}K
Streaming PDP context is active. Streaming rate is listed: {rate} = 32/64/128
Conn Fail: {code/text}
A problem occurred during context activation. Scrollable text is displayed. Use
the right (scroll) button to view the scrollable text. Press the left (user) button to
clear the message. (See the
Troubleshooting
section for more information.)
This can be caused by service subscription problems, using the wrong APN or
invalid APN username/password. Check the APN and username/password on
the Web UI. Failing that, contact your service provider to check the
subscription.
Table 1: Status Messages
Examples:
