Section I - Introduction; Introduction; About This Manual; Manual Overview - Iridium Pilot BUG1501 User Manual

Section I – INTRODUCTION

1.0 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the state of the art Iridium Broadband Subscriber Unit. Iridium is the only provider
of truly global satellite voice and data communications solutions with complete coverage of the entire earth
including polar-regions. The Iridium Pilot delivers reliable, near real-time, simultaneous high-quality voice and
data connection to the Iridium satellite network from any point on the globe.

1.1 About this Manual

This is a user manual for the Iridium Pilot system. The readers of the manual include anyone who is using or
intends to use this system. No specific skills are required to operate the Iridium Pilot. However, it is important
that you observe all safety requirements listed in Section 1.5 of this manual, and operate the system according
to this manual's guidelines.
Note that this manual does not cover installation of Iridium Pilot. For information on installation refer to the
Installation Guide.

1.2 Manual Overview

This manual has the following sections:
• Introduction
• Getting Started
• System Configuration
• System Operation
• Troubleshooting
• Appendices
This manual may not always reflect the latest software functionality for your terminal.
Contains an overview of the Iridium Pilot product as well as an overview of
the Iridium network and how Iridium Pilot utilizes Iridium OpenPort service to
provide data and voice services to customers. Important safety information is also
included in this section.
This section provides the user with an overview and safety check to begin
operating the unit after install. Details on SIM installation and validation as well as
data and phone connections are detailed.
Explains LAN settings for configuring the Iridium Pilot on the customer's network.
User profiles are defined and details are provided on how to access the Graphical
User Interface and other features of the system.
Details are provided on how to operate the data and telephony services of the
system, including placing data and voice calls and features of those calls provided
by the service.
Contains details to assist the user in troubleshooting issues by providing an LED
status chart and troubleshooting guide.
Additional information for users of the Iridium Pilot system, including, regulatory
references, product specifications and warranty information.
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