Watcher basics (windows), Starting and closing watcher, Watcher – Sierra Wireless Compass 597 User Manual
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5: Watcher Basics (Windows)
• Interpreting icons
• GPS Monitor window
• Online Help
• Warranty
• Troubleshooting
Watcher is the Windows application that allows you to manage
and monitor the connection between the modem and the
network. You use Watcher to:
•
Determine your signal strength,
status, 3G high‐
speed data availability, and other network connection
parameters
•
Initiate and end data calls
•
Use location‐based services (subject to feature availability)
•
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
may launch automatically anytime you insert the modem. You
can also launch Watcher by:
•
Double‐clicking the Watcher icon
on your desktop
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Selecting:
In Windows Vista or Windows XP:
Start > All Programs >
Sierra Wireless > Watcher > Watcher
In Windows 2000:
Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >
Watcher > Watcher