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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 Tray Icon.

system tray: a section of the task bar in Windows which displays the clock and icons of certain programs.

Sometimes referred to as the notification or status area.

System Tray Icon

Watcher launches in Full Mode view by default. Once the program launches, an icon appears

simultaneously in the system tray on your desktop. This icon changes colors according to the current

status of your connection. By moving the mouse pointer over the icon, ToolTips appear explaining the

current status of Watcher. Once you exit Watcher, the system tray icon disappears.

ToolTip: Pop-up text box that displays information about a particular application. These text boxes may be

viewed when the mouse pointer is placed on the particular icon.

Table 4-5: System Tray Icon meanings

Icon Description ToolTip

Ready - Watcher is ready to make a connection AirCard 580 Watcher:

Ready

Connecting - Icon flashes as it attempts to make a

Connection

AirCard 580 Watcher:

Connecting

Connected - Connection is established and data

transfer is in progress

AirCard 580 Watcher:

Connected

Dormant / Connected - Icon color is yellow,

signifying that the connection is established, but

idle

(no data transmission is occurring)

AirCard 580 Watcher:

Dormant/Connected

No Service - Icon color is red; card has no service AirCard 580 Watcher:

No Service

Off - Icon color is gray, signifying that the power to

the card is off

AirCard 580 Watcher:

Card is Off

No Card is Detected - Icon color is gray AirCard 580 Watcher:

Please Insert Card

Modem Locked - Icon color is gray; security lock is

Enabled

AirCard 580 Watcher:

Card is Locked

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