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5: Watcher Basics
• Starting and closing
Watcher
• Components of the
Watcher Window
• Interpreting icons
• GPS Monitor window
• Online Help
• Warranty
• Troubleshooting
Document 2131145. Rev 1.0 May.09
Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and
monitor the connection between the modem and the CDMA
network. You use Watcher to:
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Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 3G high‐
speed data availability, and other network connection
parameters
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Initiate and end data calls
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Use location‐based services (subject to feature availability)
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View call statistics
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Receive and send SMS messages
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Customize features and options
Depending on Watcher settings, you may be able to connect to
the CDMA network without starting Watcher—simply by
launching whatever application you want to use (such as your
web browser or e‐mail application); for details, see the online
help topic "Autoconnect behaviour". However, Watcher and
its icon in the system tray won't be available for you to monitor
the status of the connection. Location‐based services also won't
be available.
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:
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Double‐clicking the Watcher icon
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Selecting:
In Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP:
Programs > Sierra Wireless > Watcher > Watcher
Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >
In Windows 2000:
Watcher > Watcher.
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on your desktop
Start > All
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