Sierra Wireless AirCard 550PCS Connection Card, User Manual

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Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card
3A: The PCS Connection Manager Window and Indicators 43
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:
䊳
No antenna is attached
䊳
You are outside the CDMA network coverage area
䊳
The signal strength is too weak
䊳
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 44).
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 77.)
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.