Iridium GO! exec Faqs page 9

How do I use standard applications?
To access apps that need browsing / internet access, connect your smart device to the Iridium
GO! exec Wi-Fi network. Use the Iridium GO! exec application or Iridium GO! exec device to
start a data session through the Connection Manager by choosing an appropriate activity profile.
Use a standard application / web browser as you usually would to access the internet via the
Iridium satellite network. Apps and websites that are graphic / multimedia / video content heavy
will not operate on this product.
What are activity profiles and how do I create them?
As satellite data connections are slower and more costly than typical internet connections, it's
important to only allow the data you want to go over the satellite network. Activity profiles set the
rules to allow or block traffic from going over the satellite network. There is a range of pre-set
profiles already in your Iridium GO! exec. Or if you want to create your own profiles you can do
so from the setting: Device Settings: Activity Profiles menu in the Iridium GO! exec application.
How do I ensure I efficiently manage my data usage?
It's important to ensure you use the most appropriate activity profile when making data
connections, as the activity profile will allow you to use the tools you want and prevent other
applications on your PC or smart device from also using internet data in the background. Also
be sure not to leave the connection running when it is not required. To assist with this, the
Connection Manager feature provides you a drop-down box to choose a session time.
You can monitor your upload and download usage from the data connection screen (scroll to
the bottom). Note the counts here are approximate values and should not be used for billing
purposes. The usage counter can be reset from the Administrator menu or from the Iridium GO!
exec application and you can also monitor your data usage in the settings: Device Settings:
Billing and Monitoring menu in the Iridium GO! exec application.
How can I check my email with the Iridium GO! exec?
To check your email using your Iridium GO! exec, you can use the Iridium Mail app found in
your smartphone's Google Play Store. The Iridium Mail app is expected to be available on the
App Store at a later date. You must create an Iridium Mail account. You may also use your
Connection Manager feature on your Iridium GO! exec app and use your standard mail
application.
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