Sierra Wireless Compass 597 - Manual (Page 10)

Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide
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Feature summary
Note: For step-by-step instruc-
tions to access features of the
modem, consult the
online help
available with the Watcher
®
software for Windows ( page 38 ).
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 modem
Windows
Once installed and configured, the modem can connect to the
CDMA network automatically. You just insert the 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). For details, see the
online help topic
“Autoconnect behaviour”.
The modem also allows you to dial up a modem (such as a
corporate server).
Mac
Once the modem is installed and configured, you can use it to
connect to the
CDMA network. You just insert the modem,
start Watcher Lite and allow it to authenticate your account on
the network, then launch your Internet browser —you’re
online!
TRU-Install
TRU‐Install™ is a Sierra Wireless feature that installs the
necessary software and drivers the first time you insert the
modem into your Windows or Mac computer. An installation
CD is not required.