>> Watcher Lite Quick Start Guide

>> Watcher Lite Quick Start Guide • Installing Watcher Lite • Starting and closing Watcher Lite • Window controls • Interpreting icons • Call Status Area • Support • Using an external antenna Rev 1.0 May 07 Watcher® Lite is supported on AirCard 875, AirCard 875U, and AirCard 860 modems installed on a Macintosh® computer with MAC OS 10.4.x. Watcher Lite allows you to manage and monitor the connection between the AirCard modem and the network. You can use Watcher Lite to: • Determine signal strength, roaming status, 3G high-speed data availability, and other network connection parameters • Initiate and close data calls Installing Watcher Lite You can download Watcher Lite software and the latest copy of this Quick Start Guide from the Sierra Wireless website: www.sierrawireless.com. To install Watcher Lite, follow the instructions on the web site. Starting and closing Watcher Lite To launch Watcher Lite: • Double-click the Watcher Lite icon IP in the Dock. • Use the Application Switcher (Command S + Tab) to choose Watcher Lite, and type Command + Q or choose Quit in the Application Menu. 1 EFTA00730179 WatcherLite Quick Guide The Watcher Lite main window opens. Close button Minimize button Status area Call Status area Sierra Wireless Watcher sill Able Carrier Figure 1: Watcher Lila main window Window controls • The Minimize button minimizes the Watcher Lite window to an icon in the Dock, and leaves the application running. To maximize the Watcher Lite window, select the Watcher Lite window icon in the Dock. • The Close button closes the Watcher Lite window but leaves the application running. When the Watcher Lite window is closed, you have no way to access any status information, but you can still use the connection until you quit the application or disconnect using the Application Menu. Interpreting icons The following table describes the Watcher Lite icons that appear in the status area. Icon Meaning ill AirCard modem not detected 3G Type of network: • 3G—The indicator is on (black) • 2G—The indicator is off (gray) 2 2130853 EFTA00730180 Icon Meaning sill The Signal Strength indicator shows the intensity of the radio signal. The more bars, the stronger the signal, up to a maximum of four bars. When the bars are off (gray) no connection is possible for one of the following reasons: • You are outside the network coverage area • The signal strength is too weak • A network or account problem is preventing the AirCard modem from obtaining service R The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming onto the network of a service provider other than your own. When the indicator is off (gray), you are within the local coverage area of your service provider. When the indicator is on (black), you are in a "preferred" roaming area. Your coverage area and account varies depend upon your service provider and the type of account you have. There may be surcharges for roaming service that vary depending on whether you are in a preferred or non-preferred roaming area. If there is no roaming agreement between your service and the local carrier, you may be unable to complete calls. Call Status Area The Call Status area displays one of the following messages related to the status or progress of a connection: • Not connected • Connecting • Connected • Disconnecting Support If you encounter any problems not covered in this document: • Visit the Sierra Wireless support site at where you can: • Search an extensive knowledge base for a solution to address the problem • Use the Installation Troubleshooting wizard to diagnose the problem Rev 1.0 May 07 3 EFTA00730181 WatcherLite Quick Guide • Email Sierra Wireless technical support at Using an external antenna You can improve the signal strength, by attaching an external antenna (sold separately). If you need help with attaching and using an external antenna, refer to the AirCard modem documentation, or ask your dealer. Contact Information Sales Desk: Phone: Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time E-mail: Post Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 Fax: Web: www.sierrawireless.com Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, trouble- shooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com SIERRA WIRELESS AAAAA Of rile wr EEEEEE MICNINL$ 0 2007 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. AirCard® and Heart of the Wireless Machine® are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Watcher® is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, registered in the European Community. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design, and the red-tipped antenna are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Macintosh® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners. 4 2130853 EFTA00730182