Determining The Type Of Coverage; Powering The Card Off/On - Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 User Manual

Right-clicking the icon displays the shortcut menu (page 54).

Determining the Type of Coverage

The ToolTip over the signal strength indicator (
you have (for example, 1X [synonym of 1xRTT] or 1xEV-DO):
Tip: The type of coverage is also displayed in the lower left part of the Device Info
& Diagnostics window under "Network Service" (page 67).

Powering the card off/on

If you are using your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card in an aircraft, hospital, or other
environment where the radio modem of the card may cause interference, you can
power off the modem (without ejecting the card), and still use other functions of
your notebook computer.
This also allows you to conserve your notebook computer's battery.
To power off the modem:
1. Close any active data connection (page 45).
2. Select MENU > Power Off Modem.
Section 3A: Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card: The Basics
) indicates the type of coverage
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