Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card
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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:
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Determine your signal strength, roaming status,
PCS Vision availability, and other network connection
parameters
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Initiate voice and data calls
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View call statistics and Web messages
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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)
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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:
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Double clicking the icon on your desktop
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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).
Summary of Contents for AirCard 550PCS Connection Card
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