Sierra Wireless U598 USB Modem User Manual USB 598 Modem User Guide rev 1 0 for FCC

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USB 598 Modem - User Guide
Important Notice
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission
and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be
delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when
wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in
a normal manner with a well‐constructed network, the Sierra
Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure
to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind
to the user or any other party, including but not limited to
personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless
accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting
from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the
Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless
modem to transmit or receive such data.
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem:
•
In areas where blasting is in progress
•
Where explosive atmospheres may be present
•
Near medical equipment
•
Near life support equipment, or any equipment that may
be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such
areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED
OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that
could interfere with this equipment.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft,
whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the
Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When
operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that
could interfere with various onboard systems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the
aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The Sierra Wireless
modem may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the
Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so
will detract from the driver or operatorʹs control and operation
of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such
communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an
offence.
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Preface
Limitation of
Liability
The information in this manual is subject to change without
notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY
SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS
AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE
FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra
Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or
in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of
the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to
liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the
Sierra Wireless product.
Patents
Portions of this product may be covered by some or all of the
following US patents:
5,515,013
5,629,960
5,845,216
5,847,553
5,878,234
5,890,057
5,929,815
6,169,884
6,191,741
6,199,168
6,339,405
6,359,591
6,400,336
6,516,204
6,561,851
6,643,501
6,653,979
6,697,030
6,785,830
6,845,249
6,847,830
6,876,697
6,879,585
6,886,049
6,968,171
6,985,757
7,023,878, 7,053,843
7,106,569
7,145,267
7,200,512
7,287,162
7,295,171
D442,170
D459,303
D559,256
D560,911
and other patents pending.
This product includes
technology licensed from:
Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the
following United States patents and/or their counterparts in other
nations:
4,901,307
5,056,109
5,101,501
5,109,390
5,228,054
5,267,261
5,267,262
5,337,338
5,414,796
5,416,797
5,490,165
5,504,773
5,506,865
5,511,073
5,535,239
5,544,196
5,568,483
5,600,754
5,657,420
5,659,569
5,710,784
5,778,338
Manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its Licensees
under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group.
Copyright
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Trademarks
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, TRU‐Install,
TRU‐Locate, and the red wave design are trademarks of Sierra
Wireless.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
PC Card and ExpressCard are trademarks of PCMCIA.
QUALCOMM® is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM
Incorporated. gpsOne is a trademark of QUALCOMM
Incorporated.
InstallShield® is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corpo‐
ration in the United States of America and/or other countries.
Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.
Contact
Information
Sales Desk:
Phone: 1-604-232-1488
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
E-mail: sales@sierrawireless.com
Post: Sierra Wireless
13811 Wireless Way
Richmond, BC
Canada
V6V 3A4
Fax: 1-604-231-1109
Web: www.sierrawireless.com
Additional
information and
updates
For up‐to‐date product descriptions, documentation, appli‐
cation notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and
press releases, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
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Table of Contents
Introducing the USB 598 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Feature summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRU-Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRU-Locate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CDMA 3G services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10
10
10
10
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11
Additional features of the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your host computing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The USB modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The modem drivers and enabling software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CDMA service provider account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The CDMA wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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13
13
14
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15
Care and maintenance of your modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The USB 598 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Account activation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mac requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing on a Windows computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing on a Mac computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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USB modem insertion and removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
22
23
23
24
Using the USB extension cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the USB extension cable and laptop clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using a microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Inserting the microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using an external antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Account configuration procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Activating on a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Activation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Manual activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Activating on a Mac computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Activation Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Watcher Basics (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Starting and closing Watcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Components of the Watcher window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Always On Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
35
35
35
Interpreting icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
36
37
38
Minimized icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
GPS Monitor window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Watcher Lite Basics (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Starting and closing Watcher Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Watcher Lite window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No device detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Updating User Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device is Locked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining the type of coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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45
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45
45
46
46
46
Watcher Lite menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Viewing the amount of data transferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ending a connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Displaying your phone number and ESN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Initial lock code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning regarding the lock code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When the modem is locked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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48
48
48
49
Powering the modem off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Uninstalling the Watcher Lite software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
LED operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Radio frequency and electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Important safety/compliance information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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Note: This document applies to you, only if your wireless device is the
USB 598 modem from Sierra Wireless. This document does not apply,
if you are using an AirCard® 595 PC Card, Compass™ 597 or
AirCard 595U USB modem, AirCard 597E ExpressCard, or a wireless
device that is built into your computer.
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Welcome
Feature summary
Package contents
System components
Care and maintenance
of your modem
Welcome
The Sierra Wireless USB 598 modem is a dual‐band wireless
USB modem for cellular and PCS networks, and the GPS
frequency band. This modem enhances the functionality of
your mobile computing device by adding 2‐way messaging
and high‐speed mobile data in extended areas, compared to
wireless local area networks.
This modem allows you to do the following (subject to feature
availability), without using a wireline phone or network:
•
Connect to the Internet, VPN and corporate networks
•
Send and receive large e‐mail messages
•
Send and receive SMS messages (Windows only)
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Use location‐based services (Windows only)
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Conduct video‐conferencing
•
Access streaming, real‐time media
•
Play games online
Note: You can view this guide online or print it to keep on hand. If
you're viewing it online, simply click a topic in the Table of Contents, or
a page number in the Index, or any page reference or section
reference. (Most text that is blue is a clickable link.) The PDF
automatically displays the appropriate page.
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Feature summary
Note: For step-by-step instructions to access features of the
modem, consult the online help
available with the Watcher®
software for Windows (page 40).
The USB modem is designed to provide a wide range of
capabilities using CDMA network technology. Implemen‐
tation of these features depends on the particular service
provider and account features you have chosen.
Some features described in this manual may not be supported
by your service provider or may not be available with your
network account. For details of the services and accounts
available, contact your service provider.
Wireless modem
Windows
Once installed and configured, the modem can connect to the
CDMA network automatically. You just insert the modem,
allow Watcher to autolaunch and authenticate your account on
the network, then launch your Internet browser (which you
can also configure in Watcher to launch automatically)—you’re
online!
Alternatively, you can make a high‐speed data connection
without running Watcher—simply by launching whatever
application you want to use (such as your web browser or
e‐mail application). For details, see the online help topic
“Autoconnect behaviour”.
The modem also allows you to dial up a modem (such as a
corporate server).
Mac
Once the modem is installed and configured, you can use it to
connect to the CDMA network. You just insert the modem,
start Watcher Lite and allow it to authenticate your account on
the network, then launch your Internet browser —you’re
online!
TRU-Install
TRU‐Install™ is a Sierra Wireless feature that installs the
necessary software and drivers the first time you insert the
modem into your Windows or Mac computer. An installation
CD is not required.
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TRU-Locate
With TRU‐Locate™, you can use location‐based services (GPS)
on your Windows computer to query, for example, the
network for information on points of interest (POI) that are
near your current location, or display driving instructions.
Note: TRU-Locate is available on Windows only; subject to feature
availability.
Your modem requires an unobstructed view of GPS satellites
(in the sky), and, like any other GPS device, might not perform
well within forested areas or near tall buildings.
Depending on your account, you may be charged for each
position fix or after you have performed a certain number of
fixes. For details, contact your service provider.
Depending on the mechanism that the network and your
modem use to obtain location information, GPS may not be
supported:
•
If Network Mode is set to “EVDO Only”
•
If youʹre roaming
•
If you do not have network coverage
•
Due to other reasons.
If you’re having problems using GPS, contact your service
provider.
CDMA 3G services
The modem operates over a type of wireless network called
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access).
CDMA 3G technology provides a variety of connectivity
features, depending on your service provider and account:
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1x‐EVDO Rev. A supports Internet connections with data
rates up to 3.1 Mbps (downlink from the network) and
1.8 Mbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are
450‐800 Kbps (downlink from the network) and
300‐400 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed
depends on the network conditions.
•
1x‐EVDO Rev. 0 supports Internet connections with data
rates up to 2.4 Mbps (downlink from the network) and
153 Kbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are
400‐700 Kbps (downlink from the network) and
40‐80 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed depends
on the network conditions.
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1X supports Internet connections with data rates up to
153 Kbps. Actual speed depends on the network condi‐
tions.
Once the connection is established, you can open your browser
and connect to any web site that is accessible through the
Internet, or access other Internet services (such as e‐mail).
The connection is “active” when data transmission is
occurring. If data transmission stops for a period of time
(determined by the network), the connection becomes
dormant.
•
Circuit switched (dial‐up) data, using the earlier CDMA
IS‐95 specification, supports data connections to any dial‐
in service at rates up to 14.4 Kbps.
•
QNC (Quick Net Connect) provides a simplified way to
dial into an Internet connection (using circuit switched
data) where 3G (1xEV‐DO or 1X) high‐speed packet
service is not available.
•
SMS (Short Message Service) allows you to send and
receive short text messages using the modem (Windows
only).
Additional features of the modem
Beyond the features of the CDMA network, the modem
provides additional software features:
•
PIN security code to protect your modem and account
from unauthorized use.
•
A wizard to assist with activating your CDMA account.
•
Sound options to customize ringtones for SMS messages
(Windows only).
•
A Call Log to track outgoing calls and determine the
amount of data transferred (Windows only).
The USB 598 modem has a microSD™ slot that can be used,
with a microSD card (sold separately), for file transfer or
storage. For more information, see “Using a microSD card” on
page 26.
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Package contents
Your package contains the following items:
•
USB 598 modem
•
Quick Start Guide
•
Carrying pouch
•
Lanyard
•
USB extension cable
•
Laptop clip
Note: Use only the supplied USB extension cable; other cables may
not work with the modem.
To install the modem drivers and software, you do not need an
installation CD. Your modem uses the Sierra Wireless
TRU‐Install feature. The drivers and software are installed
when you insert the modem into your computer.
System components
Your modem is just one part of a system designed to provide
you with a wide range of communication features. Every
component of the system is needed to enable these capabilities.
Your host computing device
Your notebook or desktop computer hosts the modem
hardware and runs the communication software: your web
browser or e‐mail application, and Watcher (Windows) or
Watcher Lite (Mac)—the enabling software for the modem.
You may also have other software on your computer that can
be used wirelessly with the modem, such as: file transfer appli‐
cations (FTP), chat or instant messaging, a VPN (Virtual
Private Network) client, client software for a corporate server
application.
The USB modem
The modem provides your computer with a connection to the
CDMA wireless network.
The modem fits into a USB slot available on most notebook
and desktop computers.
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Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio
frequency bands. As a dual‐band product, the modem
operates on two of these bands (see page 52), providing a wide
coverage area.
The modem drivers and enabling
software
The modem drivers and enabling software (Watcher
[Windows] or Watcher Lite [Mac]) monitor and manage your
wireless connections.
Your modem uses the Sierra Wireless TRU‐Install feature—the
drivers and software are installed when you insert the modem
into your computer.
The device driver software enables the modem to work with
your computer’s operating system.
Using the Watcher (Windows) or Watcher Lite (Mac) software,
you can manage the modem and monitor your connections.
For step‐by‐step instructions to access features of Watcher
(Windows), use the application’s online help.
CDMA service provider account
Companies that operate CDMA networks and provide access
to these networks are called service providers. To use the
modem, you must have an account with a CDMA service
provider.
Note: You can use the Lock
Modem feature to prevent others
from using your account, should
your modem be stolen.
Each service provider has its own pricing options. There may
be flat rate accounts, which provide you a maximum number
of minutes of network usage for a fixed monthly fee. There
may be accounts for which you are charged for network usage
by the minute or by the amount of data transmitted.
Your account may include a variety of other services such as
SMS messaging or location‐based services (Windows only).
Each modem has been provisioned at the factory for use with a
particular service provider. This sets the modem to use
particular radio channels and enables services specific for that
provider.
The process of setting up your account is called activation.
Activation involves action by the service provider and configu‐
ration of the modem.
The procedure to configure (activate) your modem is covered
in “Activation” on page 29.
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The CDMA wireless network
Note: More information about
CDMA networks is available on
the CDMA Development Group
web site, www.cdg.org.
This is the worldwide infrastructure providing the radio
coverage that allows you to stay connected. Made up of radio
towers and a variety of network switches, routers, and servers,
the network is an interconnection of many service providers.
Note: Most service providers
have coverage maps on their
web sites.
There are CDMA networks that operate in the frequency bands
supported by the modem throughout North America and
parts of Latin America, Asia, and New Zealand. However,
each service provider operates a network that covers a limited
geographical area within the overall CDMA coverage area.
Note: The fee for service is
usually higher when you are
roaming (connecting to a
network other than the one
belonging to your service
provider).
Most service providers have “roaming” agreements with other
service providers, so that they can offer service outside of the
coverage area of their own networks. For example, assuming
you live in Vancouver (Canada), and travel frequently to
Seattle (United States), you can obtain an account with a
Vancouver service provider that has a roaming agreement with
a service provider in Seattle. You would then have local service
in Vancouver, and roaming service in Seattle.
Care and maintenance of your
modem
As with any electronic device, the modem must be handled
with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines
in using and storing the modem:
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The modem should fit easily into your USB slot. Forcing
the modem into a slot may damage connector pins.
•
When inserting or removing the modem, always grip it by
the sides rather than the end.
•
Protect the modem from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.
•
When not installed in your computer, store the modem in
a safe place.
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• The USB 598 software
• Account activation and
configuration
Before you can begin using the modem, you must:
1.
Insert the modem, to install the enabling software and
drivers.
2.
Activate an account and configure the modem to use your
account (unless the modem has been pre‐activated).
This section provides an overview of this process.
The USB 598 software
The modem comes with the following software:
•
Watcher application that you use to manage the modem
and monitor your connections on a Windows computer
•
Watcher Lite application that you use to manage the
modem and monitor your connections on a Mac computer
•
The driver software that provides the interface between
the modem and your Windows or Mac operating system
Detailed instructions for installing the modem and its software
are provided in “Installation” on page 19.
Account activation and
configuration
To use the modem, you must have an account with a CDMA
service provider. The process of setting up an account is called
activation.
If you purchased the modem directly from a service provider,
you may already have an account; your modem may be pre‐
activated.
Otherwise, run the Watcher (Windows) or Watcher Lite (Mac)
software and the Activation Wizard (Windows) or Activation
Assistant (Mac), which guides you through the activation and
configuration process. (Depending on your configuration, the
software and the activation procedure may start automati‐
cally.)
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Configuring the modem involves setting the phone number
assigned by your service provider and may involve entering
other network parameters and settings such as a user name
and password to access services.
Your service provider needs to know:
•
The billing information to use to collect payment for your
network usage.
•
The ESN (Electronic Serial Number) or MEID (Mobile
Equipment Identifier) assigned to your modem during the
manufacturing process. (The ESN or MEID is printed on a
label on the modem and can be displayed in the software.)
This number is used to help authenticate your account
when you connect for service.
You require from your service provider:
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An activation code that gives you access to configure the
account.
•
A phone number for your modem.
•
Additional information specific to your service provider
such as:
· A user ID (username) and password to authenticate
your network connection.
· A SID (System IDentifier) that identifies your home
network area and is used together with your phone
number to determine if you are “home” or “roaming”.
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System requirements
Installation (Windows)
Installation (Mac)
Inserting the modem
Removing the modem
Using the USB
extension cable
• Using the USB
extension cable and
laptop clip
• Using a microSD card
• Using an external
antenna
•
•
•
•
•
•
This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install
the modem on a notebook or desktop computer.
The basic steps are:
1.
Insert the modem into the USB slot (page 22) to install the
modem drivers and software.
2.
If the modem has not been pre‐activated, use the
Activation Wizard (Windows) or Activation Assistant
(Mac) to configure the modem (as described in
“Activation” on page 29).
Before you begin the installation process, ensure your
computer is running a supported operating system and meets
the hardware requirements described below.
System requirements
The modem is supported on notebook and desktop computers
running:
•
Windows Vista
•
Windows XP (Home and Professional versions) with
Service Pack 2 or later
•
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 and Update Rollup 1
•
Mac OS X version 10.4 or newer
To install the modem, you require one USB slot.
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Mac requirements
The modem is supported on these Mac computers running
Mac OS X version 10.4 or newer:
•
MacBook™
•
MacBook Air™
•
MacBook Pro
•
PowerBook® G4
•
Power Mac® G5
•
desktop iMac
To check your version of Mac OS X, from the Apple menu ( )
choose About This Mac. If your version is earlier than 10.4, then
you must upgrade to version 10.4 or newer. Contact an Apple
reseller, an Apple retail store, or visit www.apple.com/store.
Go to “Installing on a Mac computer” on page 22.
Installing on a Windows
computer
Note: If you’re running Windows XP, you may require administrative
privileges, depending on the Windows XP installation.
If you’re running Windows Vista or Windows 2000, you must be
logged in with administrative privileges to install the modem software.
If you’re running Windows 2000, your computer might be restarted, as
part of the installation process; save any open documents.
To install Watcher and the modem drivers:
Note: Do not forcefully insert the
modem. This may damage the
connector pins.
1.
If your computer has a WiFi or Bluetooth adapter, turn it
off. (For instructions, see the user guide or online Help of
your computer).
2.
Insert the modem into your USB slot (as described in
“Inserting the modem” on page 22).
3.
If you’re running Windows Vista, in the AutoPlay window
click Sierra Wireless Watcher Installation.
The Software Installation Wizard should start automati‐
cally.
4.
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In the “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard” window,
select Install to launch the InstallShield® Wizard.
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5.
If the Open With... window appears, cancel the installation
(your computer is missing some files required for the
installation). Search for Instmsiw.exe (if you’re running
Windows 2000) among the downloads at
www.microsoft.com. Install the file on your computer,
remove the modem from your computer, then rerun the
installation.
6.
If the Ikernel Application Error window appears:
a) Cancel the installation.
b) Download the file:
http://support.installshield.com/kb/files/Q108312/
ikernelupdate.exe.
c) Install the file on your computer, remove the modem
from your computer, then rerun the installation.
7.
Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the
wizard noting the following:
· To proceed with the installation, you must click I accept
the terms in the license agreement to indicate your accep‐
tance of the terms of the license agreement.
Windows detects the modem and installs the drivers for it.
This may take a few minutes. Once completed, the system
tray may display the message “Your devices are ready to
use“ or “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use”:
8.
If you are prompted to restart your computer:
a) Save any open documents.
b) Select the option to restart your computer.
c) Wait until your computer restarts and Windows is ready.
9.
When you are notified that the installation is complete,
click Finish.
10. If Watcher has not started automatically, start it: double‐
click the Watcher icon
on your desktop.
11. Proceed to configure the modem to use your account (if it
was not pre‐activated). See “Activation” on page 29.
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Installing on a Mac computer
To install Watcher Lite and the modem drivers:
Note: Do not forcefully insert the
modem. This may damage the
connector pins.
1.
If your computer has a WiFi or Bluetooth adapter, turn it
off. (For instructions, see the user guide or online Help of
your computer).
2.
Insert the modem into your USB slot (as described in
“Inserting the modem” on page 22).
3.
In the Finder™ window, double‐click
SierraWirelessWatcherLite.mpkg.
4.
In the “Welcome to the Sierra Wireless Watcher Lite
Installer” window, click Continue.
5.
In the “Standard Install on ...” or “Easy Install on ...”
window, click Install.
6.
If a window appears, prompting you to enter your
password, enter your Mac password, and then click OK.
7.
In the window with the message that you will have to
restart your computer, click Continue Installation.
8.
In the “Installation completed successfully” window, click
Restart.
9.
After your computer restarts, configure the modem to use
your account (if it was not pre‐activated), as described in
“Activation” on page 29.
USB modem insertion and
removal
Inserting the modem
To insert the modem into a computer:
Note: Do not forcefully insert the
modem. This may damage the
connector pins.
1.
Remove the protective cap from the USB connector of the
modem.
2.
Gently insert the modem into the USB slot. Alternatively,
you can attach the USB extension cable (included in your
package) to your computer’s USB slot, and insert the
modem into the USB extension cable.
Note: If your computer’s USB slot is vertical, use the USB extension
cable.
Do not insert the modem into a USB hub or a USB slot on a keyboard.
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Warning: If the orientation of your computer’s USB slot or the
thickness of your computer are such that pressure is applied to the
modem’s end or side (as shown by the red circle in the drawing
below), you may damage the modem or your computer. In such
cases, do not insert the modem directly into your computer’s USB
slot; use the USB extension cable instead. See “Using the USB
extension cable” on page 24.
When you insert the modem on a Windows computer, the
following should occur:
•
The modem’s power LED
•
If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps.
•
The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system
tray, if it is not already displayed for another device (and
unless the feature has been disabled).
Windows Vista
•
Windows XP
becomes lit.
Windows 2000
Watcher launches (unless the autolaunch feature has been
disabled).
The modem is powered as soon as you insert it.
Removing the modem
Windows
To remove the modem:
1.
Close Watcher if it is open.
2.
If a microSD card is inserted into the modem, ensure
youʹve completed any file transfers.
3.
Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray
to display the option to stop the device.
Windows Vista
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Windows 2000
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4.
Click the Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device (Windows
Vista or Windows XP) or Stop USB Mass Storage Device
(Windows 2000) entry for the modem.
5.
If a dialog box appears notifying you that it is safe to
remove the device, click OK.
6.
If you’re running Windows 2000, click Stop Sierra Wireless
... EVDO Network Adapter.
7.
Pull the modem out of the slot by gripping both sides of
the modem and pulling the modem straight out.
Mac
To remove the modem:
1.
End your network connection (in Watcher Lite, click
Disconnect).
2.
Close Watcher Lite if it is open.
3.
If a microSD card is inserted into the modem, ensure
youʹve completed any file transfers, and then eject the
drive.
4.
Pull the modem out of the slot by gripping both sides of
the modem and pulling the modem straight out.
Using the USB extension cable
Optionally, you can use the USB extension cable (included in
your package). This allows you to use your modem in crowded
spaces.
Note: Use only the supplied USB extension cable; other cables may
not work with the USB modem.
You can alternatively use the USB extension cable with the laptop
clip; see “Using the USB extension cable and laptop clip” on page 25.
To connect the USB extension cable:
1.
Insert one end of the USB extension cable into the USB port
of your computer.
2.
Insert the modem into the USB extension cable. When the
modem and the cable are properly connected, the modem’s
power LED
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Using the USB extension cable
and laptop clip
You can alternatively use the USB extension cable together
with the laptop clip. In some areas, using the laptop clip will
improve the performance of your modem.
Note: Use only the supplied USB extension cable and laptop clip;
other cables and clips may not work with the USB modem.
To connect the USB extension cable and laptop clip:
1.
Slide the modem into the laptop clip.
2.
Connect the USB extension cable to the modem.
Modem
Laptop clip
USB extension cable
3.
Connect the other end of the USB extension cable to the
USB port of your computer.
When the modem and the cable are properly connected,
the modem’s power LED
amber).
4.
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becomes lit (blue, or blinking
Place the laptop clip on top of your laptop, as shown in the
drawing below.
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Using a microSD card
Your computer recognizes the microSD card as a removable
storage device.
The USB 598 modem supports microSD cards up to 32 GB
capacity.
Note: Using microSD cards larger than 32 GB can cause data loss
and damage your modem.
Inserting the microSD card
To insert the microSD card:
1.
Gently flip open the tab
(labelled “microSD”) on the
side of the modem (1).
2.
Hold the modem with the LEDs
facing up.
3.
Gently insert the microSD card
(label facing up—see the above photo) into the slot on the
side of the modem (2) until the microSD card clicks into
place.
If your microSD card has not been formatted, or is in a for‐
mat that your computer does not recognize, you may be
prompted to format the microSD card.
Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD
card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss
of important data, please check the contents before you format the
microSD card.
Removing the microSD card
To remove the microSD card:
1.
Ensure youʹve completed any file transfers.
2.
Safely remove the hardware:
Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click the Safely
Remove Hardware icon (
in Windows Vista;
in Win‐
dows XP) in the system tray, and click the Safely remove
USB Mass Storage Device entry for the microSD card.
Windows 2000: Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon
in the system tray, and click the Stop USB Mass Storage
Device entry for the microSD card.
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Mac: Eject the drive.
3.
Using your fingernail or a thin blunt
object, gently press the microSD card in
and then release; it should partially pop
out of its slot, as shown in the photo.
4.
Remove the microSD card and store it in
a safe place.
5.
Close the tab over the microSD card of the modem.
Using an external antenna
You can improve the signal strength, by attaching an external
antenna (sold separately). The recommended antenna is the
5‐band blade antenna with SMK connector, available from
www.sierrawireless.com.
To attach the external antenna:
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1.
Remove the USB modem from your computer.
2.
Flip open the unlabeled tab (on the side of the modem).
3.
Holding the antenna cable by the connector (end) part,
carefully push the connector part of the cable into the
corresponding connector on the modem.
4.
Carefully insert the USB modem into your computer’s USB
slot.
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• Account configuration
procedures
• Activating on a
Windows computer
• Activating on a Mac
computer
Account configuration
procedures
The final step to making the modem operational is configuring
it to use your CDMA service provider account. The process of
activation configures your modem with the required account
parameters (phone number, username, password, and so on).
If you purchased a pre‐activated modem, this step is not
necessary. Once the application software and drivers are
installed, the modem is ready for use. Proceed to “Watcher
Basics (Windows)” on page 33 or “Watcher Lite Basics (Mac)”
on page 43.
Otherwise, you must use the Activation Wizard (Windows;
described below) or Activation Assistant (Mac; see page 30) to
activate and configure your account.
Activating on a Windows
computer
Activation Wizard
The Activation Wizard walks you through the process of
configuring an account. The process and options vary based on
the service provider.
This section is a guide only. Consult the Quick Start Guide,
and follow the directions on screen and instructions given by
your service provider representative.
If your modem does not have an activated account, and
Watcher has started automatically, then the Activation Wizard
should start automatically. If this does not happen:
1.
Ensure Watcher is running. If it is not, double‐click the
Watcher icon
2.
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Start the Activation Wizard: select Tools > Activation Wizard.
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3.
If the Automated Activation option is not available, select
Manual Activation and go to “Manual activation” (below).
4.
Select the Automated Activation option.
The activation progress is displayed in the Activation Wiz‐
ard window. If the process is successful, the window dis‐
plays “Activation successful”.
Note: If the window does not display “Activation successful”, retry the
process. If the process continues to fail, use manual activation (below)
or contact your service provider.
At this point your modem is ready to use.
Proceed to “Watcher Basics (Windows)” on page 33.
Manual activation
Manual activation involves phoning your service provider,
exchanging information, and entering your account infor‐
mation into the appropriate fields in the wizard. (To use this
method, you require a phone.)
Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the wizard,
noting the following:
•
Prepare your billing information, before you phone the
service provider or proceed to the next window.
•
Contact your service provider. Inform your service
provider that you are activating your Sierra Wireless
USB 598 modem. The representative will request your
ESN (Electronic Serial Number) or MEID. This is displayed
in the Activation Wizard (and is printed on the modem
box and on the label on the back of the modem).
•
As prompted by the wizard, enter the information
provided by the service representative.
•
Select Finish in the final window of the wizard.
On completion of the Activation Wizard, the modem is ready
for use. Proceed to “Watcher Basics (Windows)” on page 33.
Activating on a Mac computer
After your computer has restarted:
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1.
Run Watcher Lite: in Finder, choose Go > Applications, and
then double‐click Sierra Wireless Watcher. Watcher Lite
should start.
2.
If the New Port Detected window appears, click Continue.
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3.
If a window appears, prompting you to enter your
password, enter your Mac password, and then click OK.
Watcher Lite displays a status message or the “Activation
Assistant” window.
4.
Use the following table to determine your next actions.
Table 4-1: Text/window displayed, and your next
action
Text/window
displayed
Description/next action
“Disconnected”
Your device is preactivated. You are ready to
connect to the network. Proceed to “Watcher
Lite window” on page 44.
“Device is Locked”
Your device is preactivated. Unlock the device:
1.
If the Unlock Device window is not
displayed: from the Extras item on the
Sierra Wireless Watcher menu, choose
Unlock Device.
2.
In the Unlock Device window , enter the
lock code (PIN), and click OK.
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the
last four digits of your device’s phone number
or try 0000. If none of these work, contact your
service provider.
Once your device is unlocked, you are ready to
connect to the network. Proceed to “Watcher
Lite window” on page 44.
“Activation
Assistant” window
“Not activated”
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Your device is not activated.
1.
Click Continue to indicate that you’d like to
activate your device.
Watcher Lite will display “Activating Sierra
Wireless ... EVDO Modem Device”.
Wait until the process is completed.
If provisioning is successful, Watcher Lite
displays “Disconnected,” after which you
are ready to connect to the network.
Proceed to “Watcher Lite window” on
page 44.
2.
If the Device Activation Failed! window is
displayed, use the Activation Assistant
(see page 32).
Your device is not activated. Use the Activation
Assistant (see page 32).
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Activation Assistant
If your device is not activated, use the Activation Assistant:
1.
From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu,
choose Activation.
2.
In the Activation Assistant window, click Continue.
3.
Ensure you have the items listed on the screen, and phone
your service provider. Inform them that you are activating
a Sierra Wireless wireless device.
4.
Follow the instructions of your service provider to activate
your device. Write down this information that your service
provider gives you (depending on your service provider,
some of the following items may not apply):
Activation code (MSL):
____________________________
USB 598 phone number (MDN):
_____________________________
MIN / IMSI_S (if not the same value as your MDN [above]):
_____________________________
MSID: _____________________________________________
After your service provider sets up your account on the
network, your device is activated.
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5.
To complete the activation process, enter the information
(that you wrote down) into the fields on the screen, and go
through the rest of the Activation Assistant.
6.
If a window appears, prompting you to enter your
password, enter your Mac password, then click OK.
7.
If the New Port Configuration window appears, click
Continue to automatically configure your computer to use
your device.
8.
Proceed to “Watcher Lite window” on page 44.
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• Starting and closing
Watcher
• Components of the
Watcher Window
• Interpreting icons
• GPS Monitor window
• Online Help
• Warranty
• Troubleshooting
Watcher is the Windows application that allows you to manage
and monitor the connection between the modem and the
CDMA network. You use Watcher to:
•
Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 3G high‐
speed data availability, and other network connection
parameters
•
Initiate and end data calls
•
Use location‐based services (subject to feature availability)
•
View call statistics
•
Receive and send SMS messages
•
Customize features and options
Depending on Watcher settings, you may be able to connect to
the CDMA network without starting Watcher—simply by
launching whatever application you want to use (such as your
web browser or e‐mail application); for details, see the online
help topic “Autoconnect behaviour”. However, Watcher and
its icon in the system tray won’t be available for you to monitor
the status of the connection. Location‐based services also won’t
be available.
Starting and closing Watcher
Depending on your settings in the Options window, Watcher
may launch automatically anytime you insert the modem. You
can also launch Watcher by:
•
Double‐clicking the Watcher icon
on your desktop
•
Selecting:
In Windows Vista or Windows XP: Start > All Programs >
Sierra Wireless > Watcher > Watcher
In Windows 2000: Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >
Watcher > Watcher
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The standard Windows control buttons in the upper right
corner of the window are used to minimize or close Watcher.
When minimized, Watcher does not appear as a taskbar
button. Instead, an icon is shown in the system tray, usually at
the right end of the taskbar. (See “Minimized icons” on
page 38.)
Components of the Watcher
window
The window has three areas that display messages and icons:
the Connection Status Area (page 36), Call Status Area
(page 37), and Indicator Area (page 38). These areas are shown
in Figure 5‐1 that follows.
A menu bar is located on the upper left side of the window.
Windows control buttons are in the top right corner.
Menu bar
Toggle Full/Compact button
Minimize button
Close button
Connection Status Area
Call Status Area
Connect/
Disconnect
button
Indicator area
Figure 5-1: Watcher window
For a detailed description of each option in the menus, see the
online help.
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Window controls
•
The Minimize button closes the Watcher window but leaves
the application running. When Watcher is minimized, you
can use the Watcher icon in the system tray to determine
the modem status. (See “Minimized icons” on page 38.)
This icon replaces a taskbar button for Watcher.
Once minimized, you can redisplay the Watcher window
by doing one of the following:
· Clicking the Watcher icon in the system tray.
· Double‐clicking the Watcher desktop shortcut
· Launching Watcher from the Start menu.
•
The Toggle Full/Compact button
is used to switch
between the full Watcher window and the compact view:
The compact view allows you to see connection status and
indicators while using less space on the desktop. If you
right‐click the compact view, a menu is displayed. From
this menu you can open some of the other Watcher win‐
dows or establish/end a data connection.
To return to full view, click the view toggle button in the
top right.
•
The Close button
is used to exit Watcher.
Docking
You can set the Watcher window to “jump” to the edge of your
screen when you move the window close to an edge. This lets
you easily position Watcher in a corner of the screen.
•
Select View > Docking
Always On Top
You can set Watcher to always display in front of other
windows. This allows you to monitor connection status while
using another maximized application, such as your web
browser.
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Interpreting icons
Watcher makes extensive use of icons to indicate status and
events. The various icons are described in the following
sections on the display areas of Watcher.
Connection Status Area
The Connection Status Area uses the icons shown in the
following table.
Table 5-1: Connection Status Area icons
Icon
Meaning
Modem not detected.
You may be able to resolve this by doing one of the
following:
- Unlocking the modem (Tools > Unlock Modem)
- Powering the modem on (Tools > Turn Radio On)
- Ejecting the modem and re-inserting it
If this icon is still displayed, restart your computer.
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:
• You are outside the CDMA network coverage area
• The signal strength is too weak
• A network or account problem is preventing the
modem from obtaining service
1xEV-DO Rev. A icon.
1xEV-DO Rev. 0 icon.
1X icon.
When only the letters are displayed, you have acquired
service, but have not established a data connection.
When the indicator has a gray background, the network
connection is dormant. (You are connected, but there
is currently no traffic.)
When the indicator has a darker background, you have
a data connection on the wireless service.
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Table 5-1: Connection Status Area icons (continued)
Icon
Meaning
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 (solid black), you are roaming.
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.
If there is no roaming agreement between your service
provider and the local carrier, you may be unable to
establish data connections and use other features.
Location-based services may not be available
(depending on the settings of your device, the
mechanism that the network and your device use to
obtain location information, and other factors).
Call Status Area
The Call Status Area displays messages related to the status or
progress of a connection.
Where a duration timer is shown, timing begins when the call
is initiated—not from the time the call is fully connected. This
is a measure of the time the modem has been using the radio
channel (a wireless network resource).
“Click this display to exit PowerSave mode” indicates that the
modem could not find a system within a 15 minute interval. To
conserve power, the modem reduces channel scanning to once
every three minutes. To force the modem out of PowerSave
mode, click in the Call Status Area. The modem performs a
channel scan and, if no network is detected, returns to
PowerSave mode.
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Indicator area
The Indicator area displays an icon that notifies you when you
receive SMS messages, and an icon that reflects the GPS status
(subject to feature availability; network operator dependent).
Table 5-2: Indicator Area icons
Icon
Meaning
The SMS message indicator shows whether you have
unread messages. A blinking icon indicates that there are
one or more urgent or important unread messages.
To display the SMS Express window (in which the
messages are displayed) select Tools > SMS Express, or
double-click the icon.
If you position the mouse pointer over the GPS icon, the
ToolTip shows the GPS status (on or off).
Double-click the icon to open the GPS Monitor window
(page 39).
(Network operator dependent; this icon may not be
displayed.)
Minimized icons
Watcher displays an icon in the Windows system tray (which
is usually located in the lower right corner of your screen). The
system tray icon indicates your connection status or notifies
you when you have SMS messages.
Table 5-3: System tray icons
Icon
Meaning
Watcher cannot detect the modem. Ensure that the
modem is powered on, not locked, and properly
connected to your computer.
You are in service on the network but have no active data
connection.
The number of red bars indicates the signal strength.
You have an active data connection.
The number of green bars indicates the signal strength.
You have a new SMS message.
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Only one icon can be displayed at a time. The priority of icons,
from highest to lowest, is:
•
No modem detected
•
SMS message(s)
•
Active or inactive connection.
For example, if you have unread SMS messages, and then
establish a data connection, the icon still displays as an unread
SMS message.
GPS Monitor window
The GPS Monitor window reports GPS data from your
modem.
The modem must have a fix on at least four satellites to report
latitude, longitude, altitude, velocity and heading. (The status
bar at the bottom of the GPS Monitor window indicates how
many satellites are being tracked.)
To open the GPS Monitor window:
1.
In Watcher, select Tools > Display GPS.
‐ or ‐
Double‐click the GPS icon
in the main Watcher
window (network operator dependent; this icon may not
be available).
The GPS Monitor window reports:
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Longitude and Latitude — your coordinates in degrees,
minutes, and seconds.
•
Direction — your direction in degrees from true north (0),
increasing clockwise.
•
Speed — calculated based on your current latitude and
longitude and the last reading (one second previous). This
is either in kilometers per hour or miles per hour,
depending on your chosen option.
•
Altitude — your altitude relative to mean sea level, in
either feet or meters, depending on your chosen option.
•
HEPE — Horizontal Estimated Position Error. Reflects
accuracy (horizontal/vertical precision).
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•
GPS port — port used for GPS activity.
•
Updated — date/time that the GPS values were last
acquired. The display format is based on your Control
Panel settings in Windows.
From the GPS Monitor window you can:
•
Determine the number of satellites being tracked
•
Get your current location
•
View a map of your current location
•
Start/stop a tracking session
•
Configure GPS settings
For detailed information on using GPS and configuring the
settings, see the online Help of GPS Monitor.
Online Help
The Watcher and GPS Monitor applications include extensive
online help to provide operating hints and step‐by‐step
instructions for getting the most from your modem.
You can access online help in several ways:
•
Press  in any window.
•
Use Windows Explorer to navigate to Program Files >
Sierra Wireless Inc > Watcher > Help, and double‐click
Watcher_ENU.chm (for Watcher help) or GPS_ENU.chm (for
GPS Monitor help).
The help files have a table of contents, an index, and search
capabilities.
Warranty
You can access a PDF of the warranty, in:
•
Windows Vista or Windows XP: Start > All Programs >
Sierra Wireless > Watcher
•
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Troubleshooting
The online help includes descriptions of most common error
messages. Look in the table of contents under Troubleshooting.
For help with other problems:
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Consult the Sierra Wireless web site at
www.sierrawireless.com, where you will find an extensive
knowledge base that can be searched to address most
problems.
•
Contact your service provider.
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• Starting and closing
Watcher Lite
• Watcher Lite window
• Watcher Lite menu
options
• Connecting to the
network
• Displaying your phone
number and ESN
• Security
• Powering the modem
off
• Warranty
• Troubleshooting
• Uninstalling the
Watcher Lite
software
Watcher Lite is the Mac application that allows you to manage
and monitor the connection between the modem and the
CDMA network. You use Watcher Lite to:
•
Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 3G high‐
speed data availability, and other network connection
parameters
•
Initiate and end data calls
•
View call statistics
Starting and closing Watcher
Lite
To start Watcher Lite:
1.
Ensure the modem is inserted into your computer.
2.
In Finder, choose Go > Applications > Sierra Wireless Watcher.
To close Watcher Lite:
1.
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Watcher Lite window
The window has two areas that display messages and icons:
the Message Area, and Indicator Area. These areas are shown
in Figure 6‐1 that follows.
Minimize
Resize
Close
Message area
Indicator area
Establish/
cancel a
connection
Figure 6-1: Watcher Lite window
The Watcher Lite window may display, depending on the
coverage and connection state, some of the following icons and
text:
Table 6-1: Watcher Lite icons and text
Icon/text
Meaning
CDMA network signal strength, indicated by the
number of bars.
You are outside the CDMA network coverage area.
You have 1X and 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 coverage.
You have 1X and 1xEV-DO Rev. A coverage.
You have 1X coverage.
You have 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 coverage.
You have 1xEV-DO Rev. A coverage.
You are roaming.
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.
If there is no roaming agreement between your service
provider and the local carrier, you may be unable to
establish data connections and use other features.
You are within the local coverage area of your service
provider (not roaming).
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Table 6-1: Watcher Lite icons and text (continued)
Icon/text
Meaning
Rx
Amount of data received from the network.
Tx
Amount of data transmitted to the network.
Connection states
The Watcher Lite window can display various connection and
interaction states, including:
•
No device detected
•
Not activated
•
Updating User Profile
•
Disconnected
•
Connecting
•
Connected
•
Device is Locked
No device detected
Watcher Lite did not detect the modem. The Connect button is
unavailable.
1.
Insert the modem. If it is already inserted, remove and
reinsert it; wait a few moments.
2.
If this message is still displayed, uninstall (page 50) and
reinstall Watcher Lite.
Not activated
To use your modem, you must activate it. Use the Activation
Assistant (page 32).
Updating User Profile
Watcher Lite is performing account setup for you by making a
connection to the CDMA network and using a secure Internet
connection to download account parameters to your modem.
Disconnected
Watcher Lite is ready to make a connection to the network. The
Connect button is available; the signal strength icon (
),
coverage indicator (
), and the roaming icon ( ) are
visible.
To connect to the network, click the Connect button.
Connecting
Watcher Lite is establishing a connection to the network.
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Connected
The connection is established. In addition to the signal strength
icon (
), coverage indicator (
), and roaming icon
( ), the amount of time you’ve been connected and the
amount of data received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) are also
displayed. (See the note on page 47.)
To end the connection, click Disconnect.
Device is Locked
The modem is locked, so that others cannot use the modem
and your account. To use most of the features, you must
unlock the modem (page 49).
Determining the type of coverage
An icon in Watcher Lite (
) indicates the type of coverage
you have (for example, 1X [synonym of 1xRTT] or 1xEV‐DO).
See the table on page 44.
Watcher Lite menu options
The following table describes the menu options available from
the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu.
Table 6-2: Watcher Lite menu options
Menu item
46
Description
Turn ... Device
Off
Power off your modem.
See “Powering the modem off” on page 49.
Activation
Activate your modem.
See “Activation Assistant” on page 32.
Data
Provisioning
Provision your modem.
Lock Device /
Unlock Device
Lock your modem so that others cannot use it to
access your account; unlock your modem so
that you can use it.
See “Locking the modem” on page 48, or
“Unlocking the modem” on page 49.
About ... Device
View information about the modem.
See “Displaying your phone number and ESN”
on page 47.
Open Internet
Connect
View, configure, and use the data and VPN
connections available on your computer (for
example, WWAN).
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Connecting to the network
To connect to the network:
1.
In the Watcher Lite window, click Connect.
Once you’re connected to the network, Watcher Lite displays
“Connected,” the amount of time you’ve been connected, and
the amount of data received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx).
Note: In some cases, the Connect button can establish a connection
to the network, even if the button seems unavailable. If nothing seems
to happen when you click the button, ensure that the modem is
properly inserted, and not locked (see “Unlocking the modem” on
page 49).
Viewing the amount of data transferred
Once you’re connected to the network, Watcher Lite shows the
amount of data received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx).
Note: The information is not intended for billing purposes.
Once you end the connection, all numbers reset to zero.
Ending a connection
To end your network connection:
1.
In the Watcher Lite window, click Disconnect.
Displaying your phone number
and ESN
To view your phone number (“Directory Number”) and ESN:
1.
From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu,
select About ... Device.
Security
When it is disconnected, you can lock your modem so that
others cannot use the modem and your account. A four‐digit
lock code is needed to unlock the modem.
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Initial lock code
The initial lock code value is determined by your service
provider.
For service provider configurations that do not require account
activation, a default lock code is set at the factory to a value
determined by the service provider. For assistance, contact
your service provider.
Configurations that use the Activation Assistant or automated
activation set the initial lock code to the last four digits of your
account phone number whenever a new phone number is
activated.
Note: The security lock code is reset to the last four digits of the
phone number whenever an account is activated.
Warning regarding the lock code
If you lock the modem and forget the lock code, you will not
be able to use the modem until you receive assistance from
your service provider.
When the modem is locked
When the modem is locked, you can:
•
Unlock the modem (page 49).
•
Power off the modem (page 49).
When the modem is locked, you cannot:
•
Make data connections (the Connect button is unavailable).
•
Run the Activation Assistant.
Locking the modem
Note: If you forget the lock code, you will not be able to use the
modem until you receive assistance from your service provider.
To lock the modem:
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1.
End any active connection. (You can lock the modem only
when it is disconnected; page 45.)
2.
From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu,
choose Lock Device.
3.
In the “Lock Device” window, enter the lock code (PIN),
and click OK.
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When the modem is locked, Watcher Lite displays “Device is
Locked.” The Connect button is unavailable.
Unlocking the modem
When the modem is locked, Watcher Lite displays “Device is
Locked.”
To unlock the modem:
1.
If the “Unlock Device” window is not displayed: from the
Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu, choose
Unlock Device.
2.
In the “Unlock Device” window, enter the lock code (PIN),
and click OK.
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four
digits of your modem’s phone number. If this doesn’t work,
call your service provider.
When the modem is unlocked, Watcher Lite no longer displays
“Device is Locked.”
Powering the modem off
If you are using your modem in an aircraft, hospital, or other
environment where the modem may cause interference, you
can power the modem off (without removing it from your USB
slot), and still use other functions of your computer.
This also allows you to conserve your notebook computer’s
battery.
To power the modem off:
1.
Close any active data connection (in Watcher Lite, click
Disconnect).
2.
From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu,
select Turn Device Off.
When the modem is powered off, Watcher Lite displays “No
device detected.”
To power the modem on:
1.
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Warranty
The Sierra Wireless warranty is installed as a PDF file on your
Mac desktop.
Troubleshooting
•
Consult the Sierra Wireless web site at
www.sierrawireless.com, where you will find an extensive
knowledge base that can be searched to address most
problems.
•
Contact your service provider.
Uninstalling the Watcher Lite
software
Note: As part of the software removal process you will be prompted to
restart your computer; save any open documents.
To remove the Watcher Lite software from your computer:
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1.
Exit Watcher Lite (page 43).
2.
Remove the modem. (See “Removing the modem” on
page 23.)
3.
On your Mac desktop, double‐click SierraUninstaller.
4.
Click Proceed.
5.
If a window appears, prompting you to enter your
password, enter your Mac password, and then click OK.
6.
Click Restart Now.
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• LED operation
• Radio frequency and
electrical
specifications
• Environmental
specifications
This chapter describes the function of the LEDs, and provides
technical product data for the modem.
LED operation
The modem has two LED lights. The LEDs operate as follows:
Table 7-1: LED operation
LED
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State
Indicates
Off
The modem has no power. You have powered
off the modem, or the modem is not completely
inserted into the USB slot, or the computer is in
suspend mode (Windows) or sleep mode
(Mac), which powers down the modem.
Blue, not
blinking
The modem has power and is working
properly.
Blue,
blinking
The modem’s firmware is being updated. Do
not remove the modem.
Amber,
blinking
The modem is searching for service.
If this LED state persists:
• Ensure the modem is properly connected
to your computer.
• If you are inside a building or near a
structure that may be blocking the signal,
change the position or location of your
computer.
• You may be able to improve the signal
strength, by attaching an external antenna
(page 27).
• Ensure you are within the CDMA network
coverage area. For coverage information,
contact your service provider.
• Check with your service provider—a
network or account problem may be
preventing the wireless device from
obtaining service.
Amber, not
blinking
An error has occurred. Remove the modem
(page 23) and reinsert it.
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Table 7-1: LED operation (continued)
LED
State
Indicates
Off
No service is available.
See the suggestions for “Amber, blinking” on
page 51.
Amber,
blinking
1X coverage is detected. Ready to connect to
the network (click Connect).
Amber, not
blinking
The modem is connected to the 1X network,
and can send or receive data.
Blue,
blinking
1x-EVDO coverage (Rev. 0 or Rev. A) is
detected. Ready to connect to the network
(click Connect).
Blue, not
blinking
The modem is connected to the 1x-EVDO
network, and can send or receive data.
Radio frequency and electrical
specifications
Table 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical
specifications
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Approvals
Compliant with:
IS-2000 Release 1.0 (CDMA 1X)
IS-707-A Data, IS-856 (CDMA 1x-EVDO), IS-866,
IS-878, IS-890,
CDMA Development Group
FCC (ID: N7NU598)
Industry Canada (ID: 2417C-U598)
Voltage
+5.0 Vdc from USB slot
Current
Maximum: 550 mA (from USB port)
Typical data call current (talk mode):
330 mA (1X)
410 mA (1xEV-DO)
Standby:
60 mA (1xEV-DO/IS2000 hybrid
mode)
Transmitter
power
250 mW (+24 dBm) average
Transmit
PCS:
1850 to 1909.95 MHz
Cellular: 824.04 to 848.97 MHz
Receive
PCS:
1930 to 1989.95 MHz
Cellular: 869.04 to 893.97 MHz
GPS:
1575.42 MHz
Channel
spacing
1.25 MHz
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Table 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical
specifications (continued)
Frequency
stability
±150 Hz
Environmental specifications
Table 7-3: Environmental specifications
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Operating
temperature
-20 to +55°C
Storage
temperature
-40 to +85°C
Humidity
95%, non-condensing
Vibration
Random vibration, 10 to 1000 Hz, nominal 6G
RMS in each of 3 mutually perpendicular axes.
Test duration of 60 minutes for each axis, for a
total test time of 3 hours (non-operating)
Drop
1 m on concrete on each of 6 faces, 2 times
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• Important safety/
compliance
information
Important safety/compliance
information
The design of the USB 598 modem complies with U.S. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada
(IC) guidelines respecting safety levels of radio frequency (RF)
exposure for portable devices, which in turn are consistent
with the following safety standards previously set by
Canadian, U.S. and international standards bodies:
•
ANSI / IEEE C95.1‐1999, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromag‐
netic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz
•
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure‐
ments (NCRP) Report 86, ‐1986, Biological Effects and
Exposure Criteria for Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
•
Health Canada, Safety Code 6, 1999, Limits of Human
Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the
Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz
•
International Commission on Non‐Ionising Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) 1998, Guidelines for limiting exposure to
time‐varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields (up
to 300 GHz)
FCC ID: N7NU598.
CAUTION: The USB 598 modem has been tested for compliance
with FCC / IC RF exposure limits in the laptop computer(s)
configurations with a horizontal and vertical USB slots and can
be used in laptop computers with substantially similar
physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF
characteristics. This USB modem must not be co‐located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Use of this device in any other configuration may exceed the
FCC RF Exposure compliance limit. Note: If this USB modem
is intended for use in any other portable device, you are
responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR require‐
ments of Part 2.1093 of FCC rules.
WARNING: If the orientation of your computer’s USB slot or the
thickness of your computer are such that pressure is applied to
the modem’s end or side, you may damage the modem or your
computer. In such cases, do not insert the modem directly into
your computer’s USB slot; use the USB extension cable instead.
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WARNING (EMI) - United States FCC Information ‐ This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B computing device peripheral, pursuant to Part 15, 22,
and 24 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter‐
ference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
FCC guidelines stipulate that the antenna should be more than
1.2 cm from the user.
The highest reported SAR values of the USB 598 modem by
Sierra Wireless are:
1.
Separation distance of at least 1.2 cm needs to be
maintained to user’s lap with the USB 598 modem inserted
into the bottom USB slot of the laptop computer.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
WARNING (EMI) - Canada ‐ This digital apparatus does not
exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment
standard entitled ʺDigital Apparatusʺ, ICES‐003 of the
Department of Communications.
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Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélec‐
triques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B
prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: ʺAppareils
Numériquesʺ, NMB‐003 édictée par le ministre des Communi‐
cations.
If you have purchased this product under a United States
Government contract, it shall be subject to restrictions as set
forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Defense Federal Acquisitions
Regulations (DFARs) Section 252.227‐7013 for Department of
Defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions
Regulations (FARs) Section 52.227‐19 for civilian agency
contracts or any successor regulations. If further government
regulations apply, it is your responsibility to ensure
compliance with such regulations.
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1X
One Times Radio Transmission Technology (the ʺone timesʺ
refers to the frequency spectrum). Supports Internet
connections with data rates up to 153 Kbps. Actual speed
depends on the network conditions. Compare to 1x‐EVDO.
1x-EVDO
A high‐speed standard for cellular packet data communica‐
tions.
Rev. A supports Internet connections with data rates up to
3.1 Mbps (downlink from the network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink
to the network).
Rev. 0 supports Internet connections with data rates up to
2.4 Mbps (downlink from the network) and 153 Kbps (uplink
to the network).
Average data rates are: for Rev. A: 450–800 Kbps (downlink
from the network) and 300–400 Kbps (uplink to the network);
for Rev. 0: 400‐700 Kbps (downlink from the network) and
40‐80 Kbps (uplink to the network).
Actual speed depends on the network conditions. Compare to
1X.
bps
CDMA
CDMA 1X
dormant
ESN
ExpressCard™
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bits per second—The actual data speed over the transmission
medium.
Code Division Multiple Access—A wideband spread spectrum
technique used in digital cellular, personal communications
services, and other wireless networks. Wide channels
(1.25 MHz) are obtained through spread spectrum transmis‐
sions, thus allowing many active users to share the same
channel. Each user is assigned a unique digital code, which
differentiates the individual conversations on the same
channel.
Also known as 1X, this is a high‐speed standard for CDMA
cellular communications.
The packet data connection has the logical PPP session left
open while the underlying physical link (the radio channel) is
released. When traffic is to resume, a radio channel is
re‐acquired and the original PPP session resumes.
Electronic Serial Number—The unique first‐generation serial
number assigned to the modem for cellular network use.
Compare to MEID.
Add‐in memory and communications cards for portable
computers. ExpressCard is a trademark of the PCMCIA.
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FCC
Federal Communications Commission—The U.S. federal
agency that is responsible for interstate and foreign communi‐
cations. The FCC regulates commercial and private radio
spectrum management, sets rates for communications services,
determines standards for equipment, and controls broadcast
licensing. Consult www.fcc.gov.
GPS
Global Positioning System—A system that uses a series of 24
geosynchronous satellites to provide navigational data.
firmware
host
IS
•
A computer that uses a modem or a similar device to
answer a calling computer.
•
A source or destination in the communication network.
•
A computer that contains data or files to be accessed by
client computers. Also known as a server.
Interim Standard—After receiving industry consensus, the TIA
forwards the standard to ANSI for approval.
IS-95
The standard for CDMA.
Kbps
Kilobits per second—Actually 1000, not 1024, as used in
computer memory size measurements of kilobytes.
LAN
Local Area Network
LED
Light Emitting Diode—A semiconductor diode that emits
visible or infrared light.
MEID
MHz
Mbps
packet
PC Card™
PCMCIA
PCS
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Software stored in ROM or EEPROM; essential programs that
remain even when the system is turned off. Firmware is easier
to change than hardware but more permanent than software
stored on disk.
Mobile Equipment Identifier—The unique second‐generation
serial number assigned to the modem for cellular network use.
Compare to ESN.
Mega‐Hertz—One million cycles per second.
Megabits per second
A short fixed‐length block of data, including a header, that is
transmitted as a unit in a communications network.
Add‐in memory and communications cards for portable
computers. PC Card is a trademark of the PCMCIA.
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association—
The organization that standardizes ExpressCards and
PC Cards.
Personal Communications Services—A cellular
communication infrastructure that uses a different frequency
range than AMPS.
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roaming
SMS
system tray
TIA
VPN
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A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained
from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s
provider.
Short message services—A feature that allows users of a
wireless device on a wireless network to receive or transmit
short electronic alphanumeric messages (up to 160 characters,
depending on the service provider).
Usually located in the lower right corner of your screen
Telecommunications Industry Association—A standards‐
setting trade organization, whose members provide
communications and information technology products,
systems, distribution services and professional services in the
United States and around the world. Consult www.tiaonline.org.
Virtual Private Network
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Numerics
1X
description, 12
icon (Mac), 44
icon (Windows), 36
LED ‐ coverage is detected, 52
1x‐EVDO
description, 11
icon (Mac), 44
icon (Windows), 36
LED ‐ coverage is detected, 52
3G
description, 11
About ... Device (Mac), 46
account
activation, 17
configuration, 29
activation (Mac)
overview, 17
Activation Assistant, 32
instructions, 30
activation (Windows)
overview, 17
Activation Wizard, 29
automated, 30
manual, 30
Activation Assistant (Mac), 32
Activation Wizard (Windows), 29
altitude
Windows, 39
always on top (Windows), 35
amount of data transferred (Mac), 47
antenna, external, 27
approvals, 52
automated activation (Windows), 30
bands, frequency, 14
cable, USB extension, 24, 25
call status area (Windows), 37
care and maintenance, 15
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CDMA 1X
description, 12
icon (Mac), 44
icon (Windows), 36
LED ‐ coverage is detected, 52
CDMA 1x‐EVDO
description, 11
icon (Mac), 44
icon (Windows), 36
LED ‐ coverage is detected, 52
CDMA network
3G services, 11
frequency bands, 14
service providers, 14
circuit switched data (CSD)
description, 12
close button
Mac, 44
Windows, 35
compact view (Windows), 35
connect to the network (Mac), 47
ʺConnectedʺ (Mac), 46
ʺConnectingʺ (Mac), 45
connection states (Mac), 45
connection status
Mac, 45
Windows (indicator in system tray), 38
connection status area (Windows), 36
connection, end (Mac), 47
contact information, 4
coverage
description, 15
CSD (circuit switched data)
description, 12
current location (Windows)
get, 40
map of, 40
data
circuit switched ‐ description, 12
dial‐up ‐ description, 12
high‐speed, 11
QNC, 12
Data Provisioning (Mac), 46
data transferred, amount of (Mac), 47
ʺDevice is Lockedʺ (Mac), 46
dial‐up data
description, 12
direction, 39
ʺDisconnectedʺ (Mac), 45
docking (Windows), 35
dormant (Windows), 36
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drivers
description, 14
installing (Mac), 22
driving instructions, 11
drop test, 53
electrical specifications, 52
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
description, 18
view (Mac), 47
EMI warning, 56
environmental specifications, 53
ESN (Electronic Serial Number)
description, 18
view (Mac), 47
EVDO
description, 11
icon (Mac), 44
icon (Windows), 36
LED ‐ coverage is detected, 52
expanded (full) view (Windows)
description, 34
toggle button, 35
extension cable, 24, 25
external antenna, 27
FCC
compliance, 56
ID, 55
firmware upgrades, 4
frequency bands, CDMA network, 14
full view (Windows)
description, 34
toggle button, 35
GPS (Windows)
overview, 11
GPS Monitor window, 39
icon, 38
port number, GPS, 40
GPS Monitor window (Windows), 39
help, troubleshooting
Mac, 50
Windows, 41
HEPE (Horizontal Estimated Position Error) (Windows),
39
high‐speed packet data, 11
Horizontal Estimated Position Error (HEPE) (Windows),
39
humidity, 53
icons (Mac)
coverage, 44
indicator area, 44
roaming, 44
See also indicators (Mac).
icons (Windows)
connection status, 36
coverage, 36
GPS, 38
indicator area, 38
minimized, 38
roaming, 37
SMS messages, 38
system tray, 38
See also indicators (Windows).
ID, FCC, 55
indicator area (Mac), 44
indicator area (Windows), 38
indicators (Mac)
LED lights, 51
roaming, 44
See also icons (Mac).
indicators (Windows)
connection status, 38
GPS, 38
LED lights, 51
roaming, 37
SMS messages, 38
See also icons (Windows).
initial lock code (Mac), 48
installation, 19
interference, 56
Internet, 12
knowledge base, 41, 50
hardware
external antenna, 27
inserting, 22
memory card (microSD card), 26
modem, removing, 23
hazards, 2
help, online (Windows), 40
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lanyard, 13
laptop clip, 25
latitude
Windows, 39
LBS (location based services)
See GPS
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LED lights, 51
liability, limitation of, 3
limitation of liability, 3
location based services (LBS)
See GPS
location, current (Windows)
get, 40
map of, 40
lock modem (Mac), 48
longitude
Windows, 39
operating hints (Windows), 40
operating systems supported, 19
operating temperature, 53
packet data, high‐speed, 11
phone number, view (Mac), 47
POI (points of interest), 11
points of interest (POI), 11
port, GPS (Windows), 40
power the USB modem off (Mac), 49
PowerSave mode (Windows), 37
pre‐activation, 17
Mac
activation of modem/account, 30
software (Watcher Lite), 43
system requirements, 20
Mac OS X, 19
Mac software (Watcher Lite)
overview, 43
areas in the window, 44
connection states, 45
indicators, 44
installing, 22
menu options, 46
starting, 43
text, 44
uninstalling, 50
map of your current location
Windows, 40
MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier), 18
memory card (microSD card), 26
menu options (Mac), 46
message area (Mac), 44
messaging, text
See SMS
microSD card
inserting, 26
removing, 26
minimize button
Mac, 44
Windows, 35
minimized icons (Windows), 38
Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID), 18
ʺNo device detectedʺ (Mac), 45
no service, 52
ʺNot activatedʺ (Mac), 45
notices, regulatory, 55
number of satellites being tracked, 40
online Help (Windows), 40
Open Internet Connect (Mac), 46
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QNC, 12
Quick Net Connect (QNC), 12
radio frequency specifications, 52
regulatory information, 55
requirements, system, 19
roaming
definition, 15
indicator (Mac), 44
indicator (Windows), 37
safety, 2
sales desk, 4
satellites being tracked, number of, 40
searching for service, 51
security (Mac)
overview, 47
initial lock code, 48
lock modem, 48
unlock modem, 49
service indicator (Windows), 38
short text messaging See SMS
signal strength, CDMA network
Mac, 44
Windows, 36
SMS (Windows)
message indicator, 38
software
overview, 14
Mac, using, 43
Windows, using, 33
specifications
electrical, 52
environmental, 53
radio frequency, 52
speed of travel, 39
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status area (Windows)
call status area, 37
connection status area, 36
indicator area (Windows), 38
Windows system tray, 38
storage temperature, 53
support
Mac, 50
Windows, 41
suspend mode, 51
system requirements, 19
system tray icons (Windows), 38
ʺUpdating User Profileʺ (Mac), 45
upgrades, firmware, 4
USB extension cable, 24, 25
vibration, 53
Virtual Private Network (VPN), 9
Vista, 19
VPN (Virtual Private Network), 9
taskbar icons (Windows), 38
temperature, 53
text messaging
See SMS
tips, operating (Windows), 40
tracking session, 40
traveling speed, 39
troubleshooting
Mac, 50
Windows, 41
TRU‐Install, 10
TRU‐Locate, 11
See also GPS
Turn ... Device Off (Mac), 46
uninstalling the Mac software, 50
unlock modem (Mac), 49
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warning
EMI, 56
warranty
Mac, 50
Windows, 40
Watcher Lite software (Mac)
overview, 43
installing, 22
Watcher software (Windows)
overview, 33
installing, 20
using, 33
Windows
system tray icons, 38
versions supported, 19
Windows software (Watcher)
overview, 33
installing, 20
using, 33
Windows Vista, 19
wireless modem, 10
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