Sierra Wireless AirCard 550, User Manual

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Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card
44 3A: The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators
Table 1: Indicator Area Icons
Icon Meaning
Note: This icon is displayed only when voice and data
services are available.
The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to show the intensity of the
radio signal. The number of bars increases as signal strength increases
to a maximum of four bars.
Tip: Optimal signal strength is obtained when the
antenna is perpendicular to the card.
When no bars are shown, no connection is possible for one of these reasons:
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No antenna is attached
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You are outside the CDMA network coverage area
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The signal strength is too weak
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A network or account problem is preventing the
PCS Connection Card from obtaining service
Once a connection is established, this icon is replaced by the
Transmit/Receive icon (shown on page 45).
The silent ringer feature is enabled. When an incoming call is received,
no sound is played. You can enable and disable this feature under
MENU
>
Options
. (Page 76.)
Encryption is in use on voice calls. (Encryption prevents your calls
from being monitored.) The PCS Connection Card uses encryption
where it is available on the network.
A voice call is in progress.
You have unread Web messages. If the indicator is blinking, you have
one or more urgent or important unread Web messages.
To display the Web Messaging window (in which the messages are
displayed), select
MENU
>
Web Messaging…
. For instructions on
reading Web messages, see page 65.