Sierra Wireless AirCard 710, User Manual

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AirCard 710 Wireless Network Ca r d - U s e r G u i d e
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Figure 3-14: Inserting the AirCard 710 Network Card
In Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, andXP, when you insert the
AirCard network card, the following should occur:
1.
If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps.
2.
The PC Card icon appears in the status area (also known
as the system tray,at the far right edge of the Windows
taskbar). The icon may already be displayed for another
card, or itmay not appear if the feature has been disabled.
3.
The Network Adapter Manager icon for the AirCard 710
network card appears (unless another device is set as the
primary network card—see “Network Adapter Manager
(for Multiple Network Cards)” on page85).
Figure 3-15: Status Area Icons, With AirCard 710 Icon Circled and PC Card
Icon to Its Left
4.
Watcher launches.
The AirCard network card is powered as soon as you insert it.
For information about the meaning of the status light next to
the antenna, see “LED Operation” on page91.
Removing the AirCard 710 PC Card
Note: If you are using Windows NT, the PC must be powered off
whenever you insert or eject the AirCard network card.
To remove the AirCard (Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, or XP):
1.
Close Watcher if it is open.
2.
Click the PC Card icon in the status area to display the
option to stop the card.