Using Watcher
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Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and monitor the
connection between the SB555 modem and the CDMA network. You
use Watcher to:
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Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 1X high
speed data availability, and other network connection
parameters
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Initiate data calls
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View call statistics
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Receive and send SMS messages
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Customize features and options
The Watcher’s features are indicated in the figure below and the
meanings of the Watcher icons are listed in Table 2.
Table 2:
Icon
Meaning
The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to show the intensity of the
radio signal. The number of bars increases as signal strength
increases to a maximum of five bars.
When the bars are dimmed and the antenna icon is crossed out, no
connection is possible for one of these reasons:
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You are outside the CDMA network coverage area
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The signal strength is too weak
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A network or account problem is preventing the SB555
modem from obtaining wireless service
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The integrated antenna or antenna connection may have
been damaged
The 1X indicator shows whether 1xRTT is available in this area.
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The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming
onto the network of a service provider other than your own.
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When the indicator is off (gray), you are within the local
coverage area of your service provider.
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When the indicator is on (solid black), you are in a
“preferred” roaming area.
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When the indicator is blinking, you are within the
coverage area of a CDMA network but not in a
“preferred” roaming area.
Your coverage area and account charges depend upon your service
provider and the type of account you have. There may be
surcharges for roaming service that vary based on whether you are
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Status Area
Call
Status Area
Indicator
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Toggle Full/Compact Button
Connection
Manager Button
Connection
Type Drop-Down
