Sierra Wireless AC710 PCS GSM Wireless Network Card User Manual Part 2 of 2

Sierra Wireless Inc. PCS GSM Wireless Network Card Users Manual Part 2 of 2

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AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide46 2130135Figure 6-2: The Voice tab in the Watcher Main WindowTable 6-1 :The Watcher Dial PadDial Pad Buttons Function0-9, #, *(or the same keys on your keyboard)Use these buttons to enter the digits (and other characters) you want to dial. The numbers are displayed in the call status area until you press , , or , or you receive an incoming call.Any of these buttons can be used to answer an incoming call if the Any-Key Answer feature is enabled (see “Voice Tab” on page 77).If you click these buttons during a call, the AirCard network card beeps and the characters are displayed in the Call Status area.SEND(ENTER on your keyboard)Use this button to dial numbers and to answer incoming calls. When you are not receiving an incoming call, clicking dials the numbers in the call status area. If no numbers are displayed, Watcher re-dials the last number you dialed.END(ESC on your keyboard)Use this button to hang up or end a call, or to clear all the digits and characters in the Call Status area (i.e. to cancel a call that you’ve started to enter). This button also clears status messages.CLR(BACKSPACE on your keyboard)Use this button to clear the last number you’ve entered. If you hold this button down for one second, it has the same effect as the key—so this button can also be used to hang up or end a call.
Voice ConnectionsRev B Oct. 2001 47Figure 6-3: The Watcher Scratch PadNote: The standard function keys for copy (CTRL+C), cut (CTRL+X), and paste (CTRL+V) can be used to move text from the Scratch Pad to another appli-cation (such as the Windows Notepad or a word processor).Volume Keys(Up and Down arrows on your keyboard)Use the Up arrow to increase the volume of what you hear in the headset. Use the Down arrow to decrease the volume.Mute Key Use this key during a call to prevent the caller from hearing what you say.When no call is in progress, this key enables and disables the Silent Ringer feature.Table 6-1 :The Watcher Dial PadDial Pad Buttons Function
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide48 2130135Note: If you click the button without entering a number, Watcher redials the most recent number you dialed.Note: The Options window, displayed when you select Tools > Options, allows you to customize the sound played when you receive an incoming call and to enable and disable the Silent Ringer feature. See “Options…” on page 63.
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Rev B Oct. 2001 517: Watcher Menu Options• The View Menu• The Tools Menu• The Help MenuFigure 7-1: The Watcher View Menu
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide52 2130135Figure 7-2: Watcher in Full View (Top) and Compact View (Bottom)Note: The Watcher window switches to full view automati-cally when you receive an incoming call.
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 53Figure 7-3: The Watcher Tools MenuNote: Check with your service provider to see if you have a subscription to SMS service.
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide54 2130135Figure 7-4: The SMS Manager Window, With Inbox SelectedNote: Unread messages are displayed in bold.
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 55Note: Both Delete All and the message expiry features do not actually delete all available messages—they only delete those you have not yet read.Note: The Reply to Sender menu option is only available if the e-mail address of the person who sent you the message is included in the message. This won’t be available if, for example, the message was sent from a web site.Note: The Call Back Sender menu option is only available if the message includes a valid call-back number.
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide56 2130135Note: In the Options window (see “SMS Manager…” on page 53) you can enable and disable the option to save outgoing messages to the Outbox.Figure 7-5: The Outbox Tab of the SMS Manager WindowTable 7-1 :Outgoing Message Status IconsIcon MeaningSavedThe message has been saved in the Outbox but not yet sent.SentThe message has been sent successfully to the GSM network but has not yet been delivered to the recipient(s). DeliveredThe message has been delivered to the recipient(s)’ mail box(es).
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 57Figure 7-6: The Message WindowPartially SentThe message has been sent to the network but the network did not respond. (This may indicate a network problem.)Not SentThe message was sent to the network and the network responded with an error. The error message is shown in the Status field when you display the message.Some possible reasons for a failure to send are:You do not have a subscription to a service that allows you to send SMS messages.The e-mail address in the field is not valid.The message exceeded the maximum length for SMS messages.There is a network problem or a problem with your account.Table 7-1 :Outgoing Message Status IconsIcon Meaning
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide58 2130135Note: A message can have up to 16 recipients.Figure 7-7: The Add SMS Recipients Window
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 59Figure 7-8: The Call Log Window
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide60 2130135Note: If you choose File > Dial, in the Call Log window you can establish a voice call to any number in the From or To column.Table 7-2 :Call Direction IconsIcon MeaningIncoming CallThis is a call that you answered. Outgoing CallThis is a call that you made.Missed CallThis is a call you received but did not answer.
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 61Note: Choosing View > All displays all call types in the Call Log window.Note: The default connection is the one established if you click the Connect button on the main Watcher window without making a selection from the drop-down menu.Figure 7-9: The Connection Manager Window
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide62 2130135Figure 7-10: The Connection Properties Window
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 63Note: Use the KeyGuard feature if you are concerned that you might inadvertently press SEND and dial a number.
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide64 2130135Figure 7-11: The General Tab of the Options WindowTable 7-3 :General Tab OptionsField DescriptionData Call Inactivity Timeout: DisconnectThe Inactivity Timeout terminates your connection to the GSM network automatically when the AirCard network card is inactive for the amount of time you specify here. (The AirCard network card is inactive when no data transmission is occurring.) Select to disable the feature. Otherwise, select the number of minutes after which you want to automatically disconnect.
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 65Incoming Calls Answer By default the AirCard network card is set to answer all calls as voice calls. To receive a fax or data call, you must set this field appropriately, before the call is answered. This means that anyone wanting to send a fax, or establish a data connection with the AirCard network card, must notify you in advance so that you can change this field before the call is made.This setting reverts to “all calls as Voice” whenever Watcher is restarted.If you select “next call as Fax” or “next call as Data”, the AirCard network card maintains the setting for one call, or until Watcher is restarted.If you select “all calls as Fax” or “all calls as Data”, the AirCard network card maintains the setting until you select another option. Call Logging Retain You have the option of maintaining records of your outgoing and incoming calls in the Call Log. (The Call Log is displayed when you select , and is described above.)This field allows you to specify the number of calls retained. Select , , , or from the drop-down menu.Table 7-3 :General Tab OptionsField Description
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide66 2130135*NAM stands for Number Assignment Module and is information stored in the flash memory of your SIM card. The information includes your phone number parameters specific to your service provider.Active NAM* Profile The AirCard network card allows you to configure and use up to two accounts (with two different phone numbers). This may be useful to users who want, for example, to have one account for business calls and one for personal calls.This drop-down menu lists these items: , , and . If one account has been activated, NAM 1 has a phone number next to it, and if two accounts have been activated, NAM 1 and NAM 2 have phone numbers.When is in effect, the AirCard network card uses the account most appropriate to your location, based on the coverage of your accounts.To configure a second account (where only one account has been activated):Select the option from this drop-down menu and click .Stop, eject and re-insert the AirCard PC Card.Launch Watcher; the Activation Wizard should launch. You can then configure a second account.If two accounts are configured, both phone numbers should be displayed in this drop-down menu. To switch from one account to the other:Select the phone number from the drop-down menu.Stop, eject and reinsert the AirCard PC Card.Table 7-3 :General Tab OptionsField Description
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 67Figure 7-12: The Network Tab of the Options WindowFigure 7-13: The Display Tab of the Options WindowTable 7-4 :Network Tab OptionsField DescriptionAutomatically establish a network session when availableThe AirCard network card can try to establish a packet mode connection whenever the AirCard PC Card is inserted, where GPRS service is available. (See “Packet Mode Connections” on page 43.)
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide68 2130135Table 7-5 :Display Tab OptionsField DescriptionRestore previous position on startupThis field determines where the full Watcher window appears when launched. (The full and compact views of the Watcher window are shown under the Toggle Full/Compact heading above.) If this feature is disabled, Watcher always displays in the center of your screen. If you enable this feature and move the Watcher window, the window will re-appear in its new position if you close and re-open it, or change the view to compact and then full again.Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)Remember Compact View positionThis field determines where the compact Watcher window appears.If this feature is enabled, when you switch from the full view to the compact view, the Watcher window remains in the same place.If this feature is disabled, when you switch from the full view to the compact view, the Watcher window displays in the position it last occupied.Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)Enable Docking When Docking is enabled, the Watcher window jumps to the edge of your screen when the window is dragged close to an edge. This allows you to easily position the window in a corner of your screen. Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.) You can also enable and disable this feature by selecting .
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 69Always on Top When Always On Top is enabled, the Watcher window displays in front of all other application windows, even when you position another window over Watcher. This allows you to view connection status indicators while using another application, such as your Internet browser.Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.) You can also enable and disable this feature by selecting .GPRS premium service charge (for non-subscribers)When this feature is enabled, a warning message is displayed any time you select GPRS from the drop-down menu on the main Watcher window, to remind you that you may be charged extra for this service. (Depending on your billing plan, your service provider may apply a surcharge to GPRS service.)Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)Table 7-5 :Display Tab OptionsField Description
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide70 2130135Data connection lost When this feature is enabled, a warning message is displayed any time you lose your connection to the GSM network.Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)IP re-assigned All devices connected to the Internet require an IP (Internet Protocol) address. In some technologies, a device is assigned a permanent IP address and that IP address can never be used by another device. Where DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used, the network maintains a pool of IP addresses and assigns them to devices as needed. The AirCard 710 network card uses DHCP so that it is assigned an IP address by the network. This means that the IP address for your AirCard network card changes each time you connect, and sometimes during a connection.When this feature is enabled, a warning message is displayed each time the network assigns a new IP address to the AirCard network card.Use the check box to enable and disable this feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)Table 7-5 :Display Tab OptionsField Description
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 71Table 7-6 :SMS Tab OptionsField DescriptionSMS Messages: Expire This feature allows for the automatic deletion of SMS messages that have been in your Inbox for a specified amount of time. The SMS messaging feature is described in detail under the heading Mobile Messaging… above.To disable automatic deletion of messages, select from the drop-down menu.To enable automatic deletion of messages, select a number of days from the drop-down menu. Only messages that have been “read” (displayed in the SMS Manager window) are deleted by this feature. Manual deletion of messages is covered in the section on Mobile Messaging… above.OverrideCallback # When you send SMS messages, you have the option of specifying a call back number so that the message recipient will know how to reach you. By default, your call back number is your AirCard phone number. This feature allows you to use a different number than the AirCard phone number.To set a new call back number, click the check box to enable the feature and enter a number in the field. (Leave the field blank if you prefer to have no call back number on your messages.)To disable the feature (and use the AirCard phone number as your call back number), click the check box so that it is not checked.
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide72 2130135Save to Outbox You have the option of retaining, in the Outbox, a copy of messages that you send. See the SMS Manager… section for details about the Outbox.This feature allows you to specify whether outgoing messages are saved in the Outbox. If you do not want to save any messages, select . If you want to be prompted as you send each message, as to whether you want to retain a copy, select . If you want to retain a copy of all messages you send, select . Note that if you do not save messages to the outbox you do not receive status messages, such as the one that notifies you of a successful delivery.Table 7-6 :SMS Tab OptionsField Description
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 73Table 7-7 :Security Tab OptionsField DescriptionLock modem The Lock Code feature can be used to prevent others from using your AirCard network card and your account. When the Lock Code is enabled, you are prompted to enter a code any time Watcher is launched, and if the wrong code is entered, Watcher closes. (This makes it impossible to use the AirCard network card without knowing the lock code.) By default the lock code is the last four digits of your phone number. To disable the feature, select from the drop-down menu. To enable the feature, so that you are prompted for a lock code the next time you launch Watcher, select from the drop-down menu. (The Lock Code feature will then remain enabled until you disable it by selecting in this field.)Lock Modem Now This field allows you to enable the Lock Code feature immediately. (If you select in the previously described drop-down menu, you need to close Watcher before the lock code comes into effect.) When you click the button, Watcher prompts, “Lock the modem now?”. Click at this prompt to lock the AirCard network card.
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide74 2130135Change Lock Code This button allows you to set a new lock code. To change the lock code:Click the button.Enter your existing lock code (the last four digits of your phone number unless you have changed it) at the prompt.Enter a new lock code.Enter your new lock code for confir-mation.Click .Table 7-7 :Security Tab OptionsField Description
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 75Table 7-8 :Sounds Tab OptionsField DescriptionEnable This field allows you to enable and disable all sounds.When this box is checked, you have the option of individually enabling and disabling the Call Alert, Incoming Call, New SMS Message, and New Voice mail sounds.When the box is not checked, there are no sounds to notify you of any of these events.Use the check box to indicate whether you want all sounds enabled or disabled.Call Alert Depending on your billing plan, you may have a feature called Call Alert. When you are on a call, this feature notifies you when you have another incoming call. You can then ignore the new incoming call or put your current caller on hold and answer the new call. (Contact your service provider if you require more information about Call Alert.)If you have Call Alert, you can use this field to select whether a sound is played to notify you of another incoming call when you are already on a voice call.Use the check box to enable and disable the sound assigned to Call Alert. The play button (with the arrow head on it) allows you to hear the sound assigned to this feature. If you have another sound file you would prefer to play for call alerts, you can use the button to select it. (Any *.wav file can be used.)
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide76 2130135Incoming Call This field allows you to select whether a sound is played when you receive a call.When this is disabled, the Silent Ringer icon is displayed in the indicator area of the main Watcher window. The only notification you will then have of an incoming voice call is the “Voice Call From …” or “Roam Call From …” message displayed in the call status area.Use the check box to enable or disable the sound. The play button (with the arrow on it) allows you to hear the sound assigned to incoming calls. If you have another sound file you would prefer to use, you can use the button to select it. (Any *.wav file can be used.)New SMS Message This field allows you to select whether a sound is played when your receive a new SMS message.When this is enabled, a sound is played each time a message arrives. When disabled no sound is played. Use the check box to enable or disable the sound. The play button (with the arrow on it) allows you to hear the sound assigned to new SMS messages. If you have another sound file you would prefer to use, you can use the button to select it. (Any *.wav file can be used.)New Voicemail This field allows you to select whether a sound is played when a new voice mail message arrives.When this is enabled, a sound is played when voice mail arrives. When disabled, no sound is played.Use the check box to enable or disable the sound. The play button (with the arrow head on it) allows you to hear the sound assigned to new voice mail. If you have another sound file you would prefer to use, you can use the button to select it. (Any *.wav file can be used.)Table 7-8 :Sounds Tab OptionsField Description
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 77Headset Volume This slider allows you to adjust the volume of the ear piece on your headset. This affects only the volume of what you hear. (That is, it does not adjust the volume of the speaker.) This performs the same function as the volume controls on the main Watcher window.To increase the volume, drag the slider to the right. To decrease the volume, drag the slider to the left. Table 7-9 :Voice Tab OptionsField DescriptionAuto-Answer Incoming Calls This field allows you to enable and disable the Auto-Answer feature, and when enabled to select the number of rings after which a voice call is answered.To disable the feature, select from the drop-down menu. To enable the feature, select the number of rings after which Watcher automatically answers the call.Table 7-8 :Sounds Tab OptionsField Description
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide78 2130135Auto-Retry This field allows you to enable and disable the Auto-Retry feature, and when enabled to select the interval between retrys.At times when a large number of users are connected to a single base station on the GSM network, you may be unable to make a network connection on your first attempt. When enabled, Auto-Retry attempts the connection up to five times at the interval you select. When disabled, the AirCard network card does not retry automatically.To disable the feature, select . Otherwise, select the interval at which you want automatic retrys to occur.Any-Key Answer This field allows you to enable and disable the Any-Key Answer feature.When enabled, you can answer an incoming call by clicking any button on the dial pad except and . When disabled, you must click the key to answer incoming calls.Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.) Auto-Hyphenation This field allows you to enable and disable the Auto-Hyphenation feature.When enabled, a hyphen is automatically inserted after the area code, and between the first three and last four digits of a phone number, as you enter the number. (This has no effect on what is dialed.) When disabled, no hyphen is inserted as you enter a phone number.Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)Table 7-9 :Voice Tab OptionsField Description
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 79 Tone Length DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) is the system used by touch tone phones under which a specific frequency or tone is assigned to each key. There is a standard length for these tones. However, some voice mail systems require a shorter or longer than normal length tone.This field allows you to set the AirCard network card to use a shorter or longer tone for systems that require it. The recommendation is to select unless your service provider indicates that a different tone is required.Mute When DTMF mute is enabled, there is no audible tone while the AirCard network card dials.Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)Minute Alert This field allows you to enable and disable the Minute Alert feature.When enabled, the AirCard network card beeps at one minute intervals while you are on voice calls. This allows you to keep track of the duration of your call.Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)Service Alert The field allows you to enable and disable the Service Alert feature.When enabled, the AirCard network card emits a tone whenever it goes from being out of service to being in service, and whenever it goes from being in service to being out of service.Use the check box to enable and disable the feature. (The feature is enabled when checked.)Table 7-9 :Voice Tab OptionsField Description
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide80 2130135Figure 7-14: The Profile Tab of the Options WindowVoice MailChange … Depending on your billing plan, you may have a Voice Mail feature that allows callers to leave you a message when you don’t answer a call. If you have this feature, then you access your voice messages by dialing a number specific to your service provider. When the AirCard network card is configured, the phone number your service provider uses for voice mail is automatically set up for you. If this number should change, you can change the number here. To change the number: Click Enter the new phone number in the window that appears.Click .Table 7-9 :Voice Tab OptionsField Description
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 81Figure 7-15: The Activation Wizard WindowFigure 7-16: The Help Menu
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide82 2130135Note: Help is also available in most Watcher windows by clicking the Help button or by pressing the F1 key on your keyboard.Figure 7-17: The Help Window, With Contents DisplayedFigure 7-18: The Index Tab of the Help Window
Watcher MenusRev B Oct. 2001 83Figure 7-19: The Find Setup WizardFigure 7-20: The About Watcher Window
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Rev B Oct. 2001 858: Network Adapter Manager (for Multiple Network Cards)• How Windows® Works With Network Interface Cards• Windows 95, 98, NT and Me• Windows 2000 and XP• Pop-Up Menu ItemsNote: If you later install software for another AirCard network card, such as the AirCard 300, 400, 510, or 555 models, you should re-install the Network Adapter Manager from the AirCard 710 CD. Earlier versions of the Network Adapter Manager do not support the AirCard 710 network card.
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide86 2130135Figure 8-1: The Network Adapter Manager Icon for the AirCard 710 PC CardFigure 8-2: Status Area Icons for Network Adapter ManagerFigure 8-3: The Status Area ToolTip Showing a LAN Card as Primary
Network Adapter ManagerRev B Oct. 2001 87Note: Switching between cards while using a network program (such as a browser) is not recommended, since the program may behave strangely when its network connection changes. Close network appli-cations, switch cards, then launch the applications again.
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Rev B Oct. 2001 919: AirCard 710 PC Card:Technical Specifications• LED Operation• Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications• Environmental SpecificationsFigure 9-1: Location of the AirCard 710 LED Status Indicator* Amber is used to describe the color of the LED when both red and green are lit.Table 9-1 :LED OperationLED Behavior IndicatesSolid amber* The AirCard is powering up.Blinking amber The AirCard is searching for a channel.Solid green A call is in progress.Blinking green The AirCard has acquired a channel and is in idle mode (no call is in progress).Solid red An error has occurred.LED Indicator
AirCard 710 Wireless Network Card - User Guide92 2130135Table 9-2 :Radio Frequency & Electrical SpecificationsApprovals Compliant with:GPRS GSM Release 97 SMG 31 Phase 2+FCC Parts 15, and 24Industry CanadaVoltage +5Vdc from PCMCIA slotCurrent Typical requirement:4 TX slots on 1.20A peak, 0.80A average2 TX slots on 0.77A peak, 0.40A average1 TX slots on 0.55A peak, 0.22A averageStandby 15mATransmit PCS:1850 to 1910 MHzReceive PCS:1930 to 1990 MHzChannel Spacing 200kHzFreq. Stability 0.1ppmTable 9-3 :Environmental SpecificationsOperating Temp. -20 °C to +60 °C (ambient, outside PCMCIA enclosure)Storage Temp. -30 °C to +85 °C Humidity 95% (non-condensing)Vibration 15 g peak 10 to 2000Hz (non-operating)Drop 30” (76 cm) onto vinyl covered concrete
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