Sierra Wireless Compass 597, User Manual

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6 6: Watcher Basics
• Starting and closing
Watcher
• Components of the
Watcher Window
• Interpreting icons
• Online Help
• Warranty
• Troubleshooting
• Using an external
antenna
Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and
monitor the connection between the Compass USB modem
and the CDMA network. You use Watcher to:
• Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 3G high ‐
speed data availability, and other network connection
parameters
• Initiate data calls
• Use location ‐ based services
• View call statistics
• Receive and send SMS messages
• Customize features and options
Depending on Watcher settings, you may be able to connect to
the CDMA network without starting Watcher—simply by
launching whatever application you want to use (such as your
web browser or e ‐ mail application). However, Watcher and its
icon in the system tray won’t be available for you to monitor
the status of the connection. Location ‐ based services also won’t
be available.
Starting and closing Watcher
Depending on your settings in the Options window, Watcher
launches automatically anytime you insert the Compass USB
modem. You can also launch Watcher by:
• Double ‐ clicking the Watcher icon on your desktop
• Selecting:
In
Windows Vista or Windows XP:
Start > All Programs >
Sierra Wireless > Watcher > Watcher
In Windows 2000:
Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >
Watcher > Watcher