AirCard® 580 Wireless Modem User Guide
102: Getting Started • The AirCard 580 software • Your account and coverage area Before you can begin using the AirCard 580 wireless modem, you
113: Installation Procedures • Overview • Part 1: AirCard 580 software installation • Part 2: Inserting and removing the AirCard 580 and driver
12Part 1: AirCard 580 software installation Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP installation procedures To install Watcher and the AirCard 580 drivers
13 Figure 3-3: Watcher Full Mode view - Please Insert Card Part 2: Inserting and removing the AirCard 580 and driver installation This section ou
144. Select the following menu selection from the Unplug or Eject Hardware window for your operating system and click Stop to proceed: • Windows
15 • If you have installed an earlier version of the drivers, click Yes to upgrade to the current version. (Recommended). • If you have already in
16Part 3: Activating the AirCard with Verizon Wireless Once the AirCard 580 is properly installed into the Type II PC Card slot of your notebook PC
174: Watcher™ Basics • Launching and exiting • Watcher • Connect and • disconnect • Components of the • Watcher window • System tray mode
18Disconnect” in this chapter on page 18). 1. Click the Watcher system tray icon found in the system tray and a menu appears: Figure 4-1: Syste
19 Figure 4-2: Watcher in Full Mode view - Connect action button 2. Watcher will take a few moments to connect to the network. Once a connection
2Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delaye
20Each time Watcher launches, it launches in Full Mode view. In Full Mode view all menus, indicators, and buttons are displayed. The window contains
21 Icon Meaning The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming onto the network of a service provider other than your own. When th
22Ready Service is available No Service No service is available Connecting Attempting to make a connection Connected 1 xEV-DO or Connected 1xRT
23Action buttons The action buttons allow you to customize Watcher and monitor your connections. Connect / disconnect When a connection has not
24Table 4-3: Settings Menu - General Tab Options Option Choices Description Option Choices Description Start in System Tray Mode On Off (default
25Run Activation Wizard -- You may manually launch the Activation Wizard from the general tab. Select “Run Activation Wizard” and follow the on-scre
26 Figure 4-6: System tray area If you prefer to minimize the Full Mode view of Watcher, you can still monitor your connections with the System
27 System tray menu Note: When you select “Exit” from the system tray menu, you are “exiting” the Watcher program/application. Clicking on the syst
285: Alert Windows • Understanding alert windows Understanding alert windows Alerts are windows generated by Watcher in response to your selecti
29Connection in progress alert A “Connection in Progress” or “Connection is still Active” alert occurs if you attempt to your select Exit or Power
3Copyright ©2004 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks AirCard and “Heart of the Wireless Machine” are registered trademarks of Sier
30 Tray mode alert In order to run Watcher System Tray Mode rather than Full Mode, you must click the System Tray Icon. When this action occurs, an
316: Troubleshooting Tips The Watcher Help file includes descriptions of most common error messages and troubleshooting tips, including answers to
32 It is recommended to inhibit Standby Mode by selecting Standby “Never” option under the ‘Power Manager’ menu options in the Control Panel. It is
337: Technical Specifications • LED operation • Radio frequency and electrical specifications • Environmental specifications This chapter descr
34Receive PCS: 1715 to 1780 MHz Cellular: 868 to 894 MHz Channel Spacing 1.25 MHz Freq. Stability ±150 Hz Environmental specifications Table 7-3:
358: Regulatory and Safety Information • Regulatory notices • Safety hazards United States of America This Section outlines important regu
36If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, t
37POWERED OFF. When operating it can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems. Driving The driver or operator of any veh
38Appendix A: Glossary 1xEV-DO -- Evolution Data Optimized An evolution of cdma2000® 1x technology and is an 3G standard. 1xEV-DO provides peak dat
39ESD -- Electro-Static Discharge ESN -- Electronic Serial Number The unique serial number Assigned to the modem for cellular network use. FCC --
4Table of Contents 1: Introducing the AirCard 580 Wireless Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 IS-95 The standard for CDMA. ISO -- International Standards Organization A standards setting group. Consult www.iso.ch. ITU -- International Te
41 SAR -- Specific Absorption Rate A test metric for RF exposure. simple IP -- The standard method of allocating IP addresses to mobile units as th
5Security incorrect lock code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Software mismatch alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61: Introducing the AirCard® 580 Wireless Modem • Welcome • Package contents • Feature summary • System components • Care and maintenance No
7network. You just insert the AirCard 580, allow Watcher to auto-launch, click connect, then launch your Internet browser—you’re on-line! Verizon
8to use the widely available Express Network network where EvDO has not yet been implemented. The benefits to you are that you can use the AirCard
9Care and maintenance As with any electronic device, the AirCard must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in
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