Sierra Wireless Compass 597, User Manual

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Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide
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Feature summary
Note: For step-by-step instruc-
tions to access features of the
Compass USB modem, consult
the
online help available with
Watcher
®
( page 33 ).
The Compass USB modem is designed to provide a wide range
of capabilities using CDMA network technology. Implemen ‐
tation of these features depends on the particular service
provider and account features you have chosen.
Some features described in this manual may not be supported
by your service provider or may not be available with your
network account. For details of the services and accounts
available, contact your service provider.
Wireless USB modem
Once installed and configured, the Compass USB modem can
connect to the CDMA network automatically. You just insert
the Compass USB modem, allow Watcher to autolaunch and
authenticate your account on the network, then launch your
Internet browser (which you can also configure in Watcher to
launch automatically)—you’re online!
Alternatively, you can make a high ‐ speed data connection
without running Watcher—simply by launching whatever
application you want to use (such as your web browser or
e ‐ mail application). Prerequisites: you must have previously
selected, in Watcher, “
Enable NIC for Data Connection
” (subject to
feature availability).
The Compass USB modem also allows you to dial up a modem
(such as a corporate server).
TRU-Install
TRU ‐ Install™ is a Sierra Wireless feature that installs the
necessary software and drivers the first time you insert the
Compass USB modem into your Windows or Mac computer.
An installation CD is not required.
TRU-Locate
With TRU ‐ Locate™, you can use location ‐ based services to
query, for example, the network for information on points of
interest that are near your current location, or display driving
instructions.