Sierra Wireless AIRCARD 597E User Manual page 52

Mobile Broadband Window
Menu Message area
Show/
hide
details
The text and icons in the Mobile Broadband window indicate the connection state
(page 48), and, when disconnected, whether the card is locked
(page 64).
The Mobile Broadband window may display, depending on the connection state,
some of the following icons:
CDMA network signal strength, indicated by the number of bars.
The ToolTip indicates the type of coverage you have (for example, 1X or
1xEV-DO), and the signal strength, in dBm.
You are roaming. Roaming charges may apply.
Note: Sprint Location Services may not be available when roaming.
If this icon is flashing, you are in a non-preferred roaming area, and you
may not be able to complete your calls.
Tip: You can change the roaming option ("Roam Mode;" for example, to
disable roaming, select Sprint), and also enable the Roam Guard feature (from
the Sprint Mobile Broadband "Settings" window; page 77).
1xEV-DO Rev. A transmit/receive icon: a data connection is active.
The up arrow is animated (for example:
transmitted to the network.
The down arrow is animated (for example:
received from the network.
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Indicator area
) when data is being
Section 3A: Your Card: The Basics (Windows)
Minimize
Exit
Establish/
cancel a
connection
or unlocked
) when data is being