Sierra Wireless PC3320 - Manual (Page 28)

Installation Guide
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Connection Status Area
Note: Optimal signal strength is obtained when the antenna is perpendicular to
the PC3320 card.
The Connection Status Area uses the icons shown in Table 6-1.
Table 6-1: Connection Status Area icons
Icon Meaning
The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to show the intensity of the
radio signal. The number of bars increases as signal strength increases
to a maximum of five bars.
When the bars are dimmed and the antenna icon is crossed out, no
connection is possible for one of these reasons:
• No antenna is attached
• You are outside the CDMA network coverage area
• The signal strength is too weak
• A network or account problem is preventing the PC3320 from
obtaining service
The 1X indicator shows whether 1X is available in this area.
The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming within a
“preferred” roaming area.
When the indicator is off (gray), you are within the local coverage area
of your service provider. When the indicator is on (solid black), you are
in a “preferred” roaming area. When the indicator is blinking, you are
within the coverage area of a CDMA network but not in a “preferred”
roaming area.
Your coverage area and account charges depend upon your service
provider and the type of account you have. There may be surcharges
for roaming service that vary based on whether you are in a preferred or
non-preferred roaming area. If there is no roaming agreement between
your service provider and the local carrier, you may be unable to
complete calls.
The In Use indicator shows whether a call is in progress. No icon is displayed when the
PC3320 card is idle. Otherwise, one of these icons is displayed:
A circuit switched data call is in progress.