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Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems. Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The Sierra Wireless modem may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operatorʹs control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such ...
Limitation of Liability Patents Copyright Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product. Portions of this product may be covered by some or all of the following US patents: 5,515,013 5,629,960 5,845,216 5,890,057 5,929,815 6,169,884 6,339,405 6,359,591 6,400,336 6,643,501 6,653,979 6,697,030...
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Trademarks Contact Information Additional information and updates AirCard and “Heart of the Wireless Machine” are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Watcher is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, registered in the European Community. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, TRU‐Install, TRU‐Locate, and the red wave design are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. ® Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. PC Card and ExpressCard are trademarks of PCMCIA. ® QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. gpsOne is a trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. ® InstallShield is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corpo‐ ration in the United States of America and/or other countries. Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners. Sales Desk: Phone: 1-604-232-1488...
Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Note: This document applies to you, only if your wireless device is the Compass™ 597 USB modem from Sierra Wireless. This document does not apply, if you are using an AirCard AirCard 595U USB modem, AirCard 597E ExpressCard, or a wireless device that is built into your computer.
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide 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 Feature summary 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. 38). Some features described in this manual may not be supported by your service provider or may not be available with your ...
Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Introducing the Compass 597 USB modem TRU-Locate With TRU‐Locate™, you can use location‐based services (GPS) on your Windows computer to query, for example, the network for information on points of interest (POI) that are near your current location, or display driving instructions. Note: TRU-Locate is available on Windows only; subject to feature availability. Your modem requires an unobstructed view of GPS satellites (in the sky), and, like any other GPS device, might not perform well within forested areas or near tall buildings. Depending on your account, you may be charged for each position fix or after you have performed a certain number of fixes. For details, contact your service provider. Depending on the mechanism that the network and your modem use to obtain location information, GPS may not be supported: • If Network Mode is set to “EVDO Only” • If youʹre roaming •...
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide • 1X supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153 Kbps. Actual speed depends on the network condi‐ tions. Once the connection is established, you can open your browser and connect to any web site that is accessible through the Internet, or access other Internet services (such as e‐mail). The connection is “active” when data transmission is occurring. If data transmission stops for a period of time (determined by the network), the connection becomes dormant. • Circuit switched (dial‐up) data, using the earlier CDMA IS‐95 specification, supports data connections to any dial‐ in service at rates up to 14.4 Kbps. • QNC (Quick Net Connect) provides a simplified way to dial into an Internet connection (using circuit switched data) where 3G (1xEV‐DO or 1X) high‐speed packet service is not available. • (Short Message Service) allows you to send and receive short text messages using the modem (Windows only). Additional Compass USB modem features Beyond the features of the CDMA network, the modem ...
Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Introducing the Compass 597 USB modem Package contents Your package contains the following components: • Compass 597 USB modem • Quick Start Guide • Carrying pouch • Lanyard • 7‐inch USB extension cable Note: Use only the supplied USB extension cable; other cables may not work with the modem.
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Note: You can use the Lock Modem feature to prevent others from using your account, should your modem be stolen. Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio frequency bands. As a dual‐band product, the modem operates on two of these bands (see page coverage area. The modem drivers and enabling software The modem drivers and enabling software (Watcher [Windows] or Watcher Lite [Mac]) monitor and manage your wireless connections.
Note: The fee for service is usually higher when you are roaming (connecting to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider). Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Introducing the Compass 597 USB modem The CDMA wireless network This is the worldwide infrastructure providing the radio coverage that allows you to stay connected. Made up of radio towers and a variety of network switches, routers, and servers, the network is an interconnection of many service providers. There are CDMA networks that operate in the frequency bands ...
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• The Compass 597 software • Account activation and configuration Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Before you can begin using the modem, you must: Insert the modem, to install the enabling software and drivers. Activate an account and configure the modem to use your account (unless the modem has been pre‐activated). This section provides an overview of this process. The Compass 597 software The modem comes with the following software: • Watcher application that you use to manage the modem and monitor your connections on a Windows computer • Watcher Lite application that you use to manage the modem and monitor your connections on a Mac computer • The driver software that provides the interface between the modem and your Windows or Mac operating system Detailed instructions for installing the modem and its software are provided in “Installation” on page 19. Account activation and configuration To use the modem, you must have an account with a CDMA ...
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Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Configuring the modem involves setting the phone number assigned by your service provider and may involve entering other network parameters and settings such as a user name and password to access services. Your service provider needs to know: • The billing information to use to collect payment for your network usage. • The ESN (Electronic Serial Number) or MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) assigned to your modem during the manufacturing process. (The ESN or MEID is printed on a label on the modem and can be displayed in the software.) This number is used to help authenticate your account when you connect for service. You require from your service provider: • An activation code that gives you access to configure the account. • A phone number for your modem. • Additional information specific to your service provider such as: · A user ID (username) and password to authenticate your network connection. · A SID (System IDentifier) that identifies your home network area and is used together with your phone number to determine if you are “home” or “roaming”. 2130972...
3: Installation • System requirements • Installation (Windows) • Installation (Mac) • Inserting the modem • Removing the modem • Using the USB extension cable • Using a microSD card • Using an external antenna Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install ...
Windows XP installation. If you’re running Windows Vista or Windows 2000, you must be logged in with administrative privileges to install the modem software. If you’re running Windows 2000, your computer might be restarted, as part of the installation process; save any open documents.
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Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Open With... If the window appears, cancel the installation (your computer is missing some files required for the Instmsiw.exe installation). Search for Windows 2000) among the downloads at www.microsoft.com. Install the file on your computer, remove the modem from your computer, then rerun the installation. Ikernel Application Error If the window appears: a) Cancel the installation. b) Download the file: http://support.installshield.com/kb/files/Q108312/ ikernelupdate.exe. c) Install the file on your computer, remove the modem from your computer, then rerun the installation. Next Back Use the and buttons to navigate through the wizard noting the following: · To proceed with the installation, you must click the terms in the license agreement tance of the terms of the license agreement.
Inserting the modem To insert the modem into a computer: Remove the protective cap from the USB connector of the modem. Gently insert the modem into the USB slot. Alternatively, you can attach the USB extension cable (included in your package) to your computer’s USB slot, and insert the modem into the USB extension cable. Note: If your computer’s USB slot is vertical, use the USB extension cable. Do not insert the modem into a USB hub or a USB slot on a keyboard. Installation Install 2130972...
Warning: If the orientation of your computer’s USB slot or the thickness of your computer are such that pressure is applied to the modem’s end or side (as shown by the red circle in the drawing below), you may damage the modem or your computer. In such cases, do not insert the modem directly into your computer’s USB...
Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Click the Stop USB Mass Storage Device Vista or Windows XP) or (Windows 2000) entry for the USB modem. If a dialog box appears notifying you that it is safe to remove the device, click If you’re running Windows 2000, click Compass 597 EVDO Network Adapter Pull the modem out of the slot by gripping both sides of the modem and pulling the modem straight out. To remove the modem: End your network connection (in Watcher Lite, click Disconnect Close Watcher Lite if it is open. If a microSD card is inserted into the modem, ensure youʹve completed any file transfers, and then eject the drive. Pull the modem out of the slot by gripping both sides of the modem and pulling the modem straight out. Using the USB extension cable Optionally, you can use the provided USB extension cable. This allows you to use your modem in crowded spaces. The USB ...
Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Note: Using microSD cards larger than 32 GB can cause data loss and damage your modem. Inserting the microSD card To insert the microSD card: Gently flip open the tab (labelled “microSD”) on the side of the modem (1). Hold the modem with the LEDs facing up. Gently insert the microSD card (label facing up—see the above photo) into the slot on the side of the modem (2) until the microSD card clicks into place. If your microSD card has not been formatted, or is in a for‐ mat that your computer does not recognize, you may be prompted to format the microSD card. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
Using your fingernail or a thin blunt object, gently press the microSD card in and then release; it should partially pop out of its slot, as shown in the photo. Remove the microSD card and store it in a safe place. Close the tab over the microSD card of the modem. Using an external antenna You can improve the signal strength, by attaching an external antenna (sold separately). The recommended antenna is the 5‐band blade antenna with SMK connector, available from www.sierrawireless.com. To attach the external antenna: Remove the USB modem from your computer. Flip open the unlabeled tab (on the side of the modem). Holding the antenna cable by the connector (end) part, carefully push the connector part of the cable into the corresponding connector on the modem. Carefully insert the USB modem into your computer’s USB slot. Installation 2130972...
• Account configuration procedures • Activating on a Windows computer • Activating on a Mac computer Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Account configuration procedures The final step to making the modem operational is configuring it to use your CDMA service provider account. The process of activation configures your modem with the required account parameters (phone number, username, password, and so on). If you purchased a pre‐activated modem, this step is not necessary. Once the application software and drivers are installed, the modem is ready for use. Proceed to “Watcher Basics (Windows)” on page 31 or “Watcher Lite Basics (Mac)” on page 41. Otherwise, you must use the Activation Wizard (Windows; described below) or Activation Assistant (Mac; see page activate and configure your account. Activating on a Windows...
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Automated Activation If the option is not available, select Manual Activation and go to “Manual activation” (below). Automated Activation Select the The activation progress is displayed in the Activation Wiz‐ ard window. If the process is successful, the window dis‐ “Activation successful” plays Note: If the window does not display “Activation successful”, retry the process. If the process continues to fail, use manual activation (below) or contact your service provider.
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Assistant” window Click Continue to indicate that you’d like to activate your device. Watcher Lite will display “Activating Sierra Wireless Compass 597 EVDO Modem Device.” Wait until the process is completed. If provisioning is successful, Watcher Lite displays “Disconnected,” after which you are ready to connect to the network.
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Activation Assistant If your device is not activated, use the Activation Assistant: Extras From the item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu, Activation choose In the Activation Assistant window, click Ensure you have the items listed on the screen, and phone your service provider. Inform them that you are activating a Sierra Wireless wireless device. Follow the instructions of your service provider to activate your device. Write down this information that your service provider gives you (depending on your service provider, some of the following items may not apply): Activation code (MSL): ____________________________ Compass 597 phone number (MDN): __________________ MIN / IMSI_S (if not the same value as your MDN [above]): _____________________________ MSID: _____________________________________________ After your service provider sets up your account on the network, your device is activated. To complete the activation process, enter the information (that you wrote down) into the fields on the screen, and go through the rest of the Activation Assistant. If a window appears, prompting you to enter your password, enter your Mac password, then click If the New Port Configuration window appears, click Continue to automatically configure your computer to use your device. Proceed to “Watcher Lite window” on page 42.
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 • Selecting: In Windows Vista or Windows XP: Sierra Wireless > Watcher > Watcher Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > In Windows 2000: Watcher > Watcher on your desktop Start > All Programs >...
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Connection Status Area Call Status Area Indicator area The standard Windows control buttons in the upper right corner of the window are used to minimize or close Watcher. When minimized, Watcher does not appear as a taskbar button. Instead, an icon is shown in the system tray, usually at the right end of the taskbar. (See “Minimized icons” on page 36.) Components of the Watcher window The window has three areas that display messages and icons: the Connection Status Area (page (page 35), and Indicator Area (page in Figure 5‐1 that follows. A menu bar is located on the upper left side of the window. Windows control buttons are in the top right corner. Toggle Full/Compact button Menu bar...
Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Window controls Minimize • The button closes the Watcher window but leaves the application running. When Watcher is minimized, you can use the Watcher icon in the system tray to determine the modem status. (See “Minimized icons” on page 36.) This icon replaces a taskbar button for Watcher. Once minimized, you can redisplay the Watcher window by doing one of the following: · Clicking the Watcher icon in the system tray. · Double‐clicking the Watcher desktop shortcut · Launching Watcher from the Start menu. Toggle Full/Compact • The button between the full Watcher window and the compact view: The compact view allows you to see connection status and indicators while using less space on the desktop. If you right‐click the compact view, a menu is displayed. From this menu you can open some of the other Watcher win‐ dows or establish/end a data connection. To return to full view, click the view toggle button in the top right. Close • The ...
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Interpreting icons Watcher makes extensive use of icons to indicate status and events. The various icons are described in the following sections on the display areas of Watcher. Connection Status Area The Connection Status Area uses the icons shown in the following table. Table 5-1: Connection Status Area icons Icon Modem not detected. You may be able to resolve this by doing one of the following: - Unlocking the modem (Tools >...
Call Status Area The Call Status Area displays messages related to the status or progress of a connection. Where a duration timer is shown, timing begins when the call is initiated—not from the time the call is fully connected. This is a measure of the time the modem has been using the radio channel (a wireless network resource). Click this display to exit PowerSave mode “ modem could not find a system within a 15 minute interval. To conserve power, the modem reduces channel scanning to once every three minutes. To force the modem out of PowerSave mode, click in the Call Status Area. The modem performs a channel scan and, if no network is detected, returns to PowerSave mode. Watcher Basics (Windows) Meaning ” indicates that the ...
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Indicator area The Indicator area displays an icon that notifies you when you receive SMS messages, and an icon that reflects the GPS status (subject to feature availability; network operator dependent). Table 5-2: Indicator Area icons Icon Meaning The SMS message indicator shows whether you have unread messages. A blinking icon indicates that there are one or more urgent or important unread messages.
Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Only one icon can be displayed at a time. The priority of icons, from highest to lowest, is: • No modem detected • SMS message(s) • Active or inactive connection. For example, if you have unread SMS messages, and then establish a data connection, the icon still displays as an unread SMS message. GPS Monitor window The GPS Monitor window reports GPS data from your modem. The modem must have a fix on at least four satellites to report latitude, longitude, altitude, velocity and heading. (The status bar at the bottom of the GPS Monitor window indicates how many satellites are being tracked.) To open the GPS Monitor window: Tools > Display GPS In Watcher, select ‐ or ‐ Double‐click the GPS icon window (network operator dependent; this icon may not be available). The GPS Monitor window reports: • Longitude and Latitude — your coordinates in degrees, minutes, and seconds. •...
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide • GPS port — port used for GPS activity. • Updated — date/time that the GPS values were last acquired. The display format is based on your Control Panel settings in Windows. From the GPS Monitor window you can: • Determine the number of satellites being tracked • Get your current location • View a map of your current location • Start/stop a tracking session • Configure GPS settings For detailed information on using GPS and configuring the settings, see the online Help of GPS Monitor. Online Help The Watcher and GPS Monitor applications include extensive online help to provide operating hints and step‐by‐step instructions for getting the most from your modem. You can access online help in several ways: <F1> • Press in any window. • Use Windows Explorer to navigate to Sierra Wireless Inc > Watcher > Help Watcher_ENU.chm...
Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Troubleshooting The online help includes descriptions of most common error messages. Look in the table of contents under Troubleshooting. For help with other problems: • Consult the Sierra Wireless web site at www.sierrawireless.com , where you will find an extensive knowledge base that can be searched to address most problems. • Contact your service provider. Watcher Basics (Windows)
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• Uninstalling the Watcher Lite software Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Watcher Lite is the Mac application that allows you to manage and monitor the connection between the modem and the CDMA network. You use Watcher Lite to: • Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 3G high‐ speed data availability, and other network connection parameters • Initiate and end data calls • View call statistics Starting and closing Watcher Lite To start Watcher Lite: Ensure the modem is inserted into your computer’s USB slot. Go > Applications > Sierra Wireless Watcher In Finder, choose To close Watcher Lite: Click the button in the upper left corner of the Watcher Lite window.
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Close Indicator area Watcher Lite window The window has two areas that display messages and icons: the Message Area, and Indicator Area. These areas are shown in Figure 6‐1 that follows. Minimize Resize Figure 6-1: Watcher Lite window The Watcher Lite window may display, depending on the coverage and connection state, some of the following icons and text: Table 6-1: Watcher Lite icons and text Icon/text CDMA network signal strength, indicated by the number of bars.
The Watcher Lite window can display various connection and interaction states, including: • No device detected • Not activated • Updating User Profile • Disconnected • Connecting • Connected • Device is Locked No device detected Watcher Lite did not detect the modem. The unavailable. Insert the modem. If it is already inserted, remove and reinsert it; wait a few moments. If this message is still displayed, uninstall (page reinstall Watcher Lite. Not activated To use your modem, you must activate it. Use the Activation Assistant (page 30). Updating User Profile Watcher Lite is performing account setup for you by making a connection to the CDMA network and using a secure Internet connection to download account parameters to your modem. Disconnected Watcher Lite is ready to make a connection to the network. The Connect button is available; the signal strength icon ( coverage indicator (...
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Connected The connection is established. In addition to the signal strength icon ( ), coverage indicator ( ), the amount of time you’ve been connected and the amount of data received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) are also displayed. (See the note on page Disconnect To end the connection, click Device is Locked The modem is locked, so that others cannot use the modem and your account. To use most of the features, you must unlock the modem (page 47). Determining the type of coverage An icon in Watcher Lite ( ) indicates the type of coverage you have (for example, 1X [synonym of 1xRTT] or 1xEV‐DO). See the table on page Watcher Lite menu options The following table describes the menu options available from Extras the item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu.
Note: In some cases, the Connect button can establish a connection to the network, even if the button seems unavailable. If nothing seems to happen when you click the button, ensure that the modem is properly inserted, and not locked.
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Initial lock code The initial lock code value is determined by your service provider. For service provider configurations that do not require account activation, a default lock code is set at the factory to a value determined by the service provider. For assistance, contact your service provider. Configurations that use the Activation Assistant or automated activation set the initial lock code to the last four digits of your account phone number whenever a new phone number is activated. Note: The security lock code is reset to the last four digits of the phone number whenever an account is activated.
button is unavailable. Unlocking the modem When the modem is locked, Watcher Lite displays “Device is Locked.” To unlock the modem: If the “Unlock Device” window is not displayed: from the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu, choose Unlock Device In the “Unlock Device” window, enter the lock code (PIN), and click If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your modem’s phone number. If this doesn’t work, call your service provider. When the modem is unlocked, Watcher Lite no longer displays “Device is Locked.” Powering the modem off If you are using your modem in an aircraft, hospital, or other environment where the modem may cause interference, you can power the modem off (without removing it from your USB slot), and still use other functions of your computer. This also allows you to conserve your notebook computer’s battery. To power the modem off: Close any active data connection (in Watcher Lite, click Disconnect Extras From the item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu, Turn Device Off select When the modem is powered off, Watcher Lite displays “No ...
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Warranty The Sierra Wireless warranty is installed as a PDF file on your Mac desktop. Troubleshooting • Consult the Sierra Wireless web site at www.sierrawireless.com , where you will find an extensive knowledge base that can be searched to address most problems. • Contact your service provider. Uninstalling the Watcher Lite software Note: As part of the software removal process you will be prompted to restart your computer; save any open documents.
State Indicates The modem has no power. You have powered off the modem, or the modem is not completely inserted into the USB slot, or the computer is in suspend mode (Windows) or sleep mode (Mac), which powers down the modem.
Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide Table 7-1: LED operation State Indicates No service is available. See the suggestions for page 49. Amber, coverage is detected. Ready to connect to the network (click Connect). blinking Amber, not The modem is connected to the blinking and can send or receive data.
Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Table 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical specifications (continued) Frequency ±150 Hz stability Environmental specifications Table 7-3: Environmental specifications Operating -20 to +55°C temperature Storage -40 to +85°C temperature Humidity 95%, non-condensing Vibration Random vibration, 10 to 1000 Hz, nominal 6G RMS in each of 3 mutually perpendicular axes.
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8: Regulatory Information • Important safety/ compliance information Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08 Important safety/compliance information The design of the Compass 597 USB modem complies with U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) guidelines respecting safety levels of radio frequency (RF) exposure for portable devices, which in turn are consistent with the following safety standards previ‐ ously set by Canadian, U.S. and international standards bodies: • ANSI / IEEE C95.1‐1999, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromag‐ netic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure‐ ments (NCRP) Report 86, ‐1986, Biological Effects and Exposure Criteria for Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields • Health Canada, Safety Code 6, 1999, Limits of Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz • International Commission on Non‐Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998, Guidelines for limiting exposure to time‐varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz) FCC ID: N7NC597...
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Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide WARNING: If the orientation of your computer’s USB slot or the thickness of your computer are such that pressure is applied to the modem’s end or side, you may damage the modem or your computer. In such cases, do not insert the modem directly into your computer’s USB slot; use the USB extension cable instead. WARNING (EMI) - United States FCC Information ‐ This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device peripheral, pursuant to Part 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter‐ ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •...
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Regulatory Information If you have purchased this product under a United States Government contract, it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFARs) Section 252.227‐7013 for Department of Defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FARs) Section 52.227‐19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations. If further government regulations apply, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with such regulations. Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08...
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Average data rates are: for Rev. A: 450–800 Kbps (downlink from the network) and 300–400 Kbps (uplink to the network); for Rev. 0: 400‐700 Kbps (downlink from the network) and 40‐80 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed depends on the network conditions. Compare to bits per second—The actual data speed over the transmission medium. CDMA Code Division Multiple Access—A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal communications services, and other wireless networks. Wide channels (1.25 MHz) are obtained through spread spectrum transmis‐ sions, thus allowing many active users to share the same channel. Each user is assigned a unique digital code, which differentiates the individual conversations on the same channel. CDMA 1X Also known as 1X, this is a high‐speed standard for CDMA cellular communications. dormant The packet data connection has the logical PPP session left open while the underlying physical link (the radio channel) is released. When traffic is to resume, a radio channel is re‐acquired and the original PPP session resumes. Electronic Serial Number—The unique first‐generation serial number assigned to the modem for cellular network use. Compare to MEID. ExpressCard™ Add‐in memory and communications cards for portable computers. ExpressCard is a trademark of the PCMCIA. Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08...
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Compass 597 USB modem - User Guide PC Card™ Federal Communications Commission—The U.S. federal agency that is responsible for interstate and foreign communi‐ cations. The FCC regulates commercial and private radio spectrum management, sets rates for communications services, determines standards for equipment, and controls broadcast licensing. Consult Global Positioning System—A system that uses a series of 24 geosynchronous satellites to provide navigational data. firmware Software stored in ROM or EEPROM; essential programs that remain even when the system is turned off. Firmware is easier to change than hardware but more permanent than software stored on disk. host • A computer that uses a modem or a similar device to answer a calling computer. • A source or destination in the communication network. • A computer that contains data or files to be accessed by client computers. Also known as a server. Interim Standard—After receiving industry consensus, the TIA forwards the standard to ANSI for approval. IS-95 The standard for CDMA. Kbps Kilobits per second—Actually 1000, not 1024, as used in computer memory size measurements of kilobytes. Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode—A semiconductor diode that emits ...
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Glossary roaming A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s provider. Short message services—A feature that allows users of a wireless device on a wireless network to receive or transmit short electronic alphanumeric messages (up to 160 characters, depending on the service provider). system tray Usually located in the lower right corner of your screen Telecommunications Industry Association—A standards‐ setting trade organization, whose members provide communications and information technology products, systems, distribution services and professional services in the www.tiaonline.org United States and around the world. Consult Virtual Private Network Document 2130972. Rev 1.0 Apr.08...
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