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See your Quick Start Guide for details. Your account and coverage area If you purchased the AirCard Data Card from a GSM service provider, you may already have an account and a SIM card. Otherwise, your retailer should be able to give you the names of companies that provide these items. You must have an account with a GSM service provider to use the AirCard Data Card. To use the AirCard Data Card’s 3G capability, your account must be with a service provider that offers HSDPA/ HSUPA or UMTS service. (The AirCard Data Card is backwards compatible with 2G service.) Rev 6 Dec.10 AirCard Data Card User Guide Note: The fee for service is usually higher when you are roaming (connected to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider). When you obtain your account, you are given a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card containing account information. You must insert the SIM card into the AirCard Data Card before you use it. (Depending on your service provider, the SIM card may already be inserted.) When establishing a connection, your AirCard Data Card uses the fastest available service. Your ability to obtain service depends on these factors: • Network coverage — You must be within the network coverage area. • Service provider — If you are within the coverage area of a network that is not operated by your own service provider, you can obtain service only if there is a roaming agreement between your service provider and the network operator. • Account provisions — Your account may restrict your usage to certain networks or limit the amount of time you can use the network. • Frequency band — You cannot connect to networks operating in bands not supported by your AirCard Data Card, regardless of roaming agreements or account provisions. Most service providers have coverage maps on their web sites. AirCard Data Card features LED operation Status LEDs The antenna can be flipped up Modem shown inserted in an to improve reception. ExpressCard-to-PC Card adapter. LED State Indicates Power Off Indicates one of the following states: • The AirCard Data Card is not inserted in the computer. • The computer is off or in “suspend and resume” mode. • The AirCard Data Card radio has been turned off using Watcher or other connection manager software. Solid Blue The power is on, the AirCard Data Card is working normally. Blinking Blue The firmware is being updated. Do not remove the AirCard Data Card from the computer. Blinking Amber The AirCard Data Card is searching for service (initializing). Solid Amber Error — either the AirCard Data Card is having a problem initializing (searching for service) or is offline because of a failure. Contact your service provider. Data Off The AirCard Data Card is unable to detect 2G or 3G service. Blinking Amber The AirCard Data Card has detected a 2G network (EDGE, GPRS, GSM) and is ready to connect. Solid Amber The AirCard Data Card is connected to a 2G network and is able to send and receive data. Blinking Blue The AirCard Data Card has detected a 3G network (UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+) and is ready to connect. Solid Blue The AirCard Data Card is connected to a 3G network and can send and receive data. Rev 6 Dec.10 AirCard Data Card User Guide Connection management software Your AirCard Data Card may include Sierra Wireless AirCard Watcher® for Windows® and Mac®, or other connection management software, depending on your service provider. If Watcher is not included, your quick start guide may direct you to where you can download it. Use Watcher to manage the AirCard Data Card and monitor your connections. For information on Watcher features and using Watcher, refer to the online Help. From the main Watcher window, select Help > Help Topics or click the button (Windows) or Help > AirCard Watcher Help (Mac). Note: Watcher is compatible with earlier Sierra Wireless modems. Watcher enables you to: • Initiate data connections • Determine signal strength, roaming status, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, or HSDPA/ HSUPA availability, and other network connection parameters • Monitor the status of the AirCard Data Card and GSM service • Send and receive SMS messages • Enable or disable SIM security that prevents others from using your SIM card if it is lost or stolen • Configure startup and exit actions for Watcher and the AirCard Data Card • Create or modify a connection profile You do not need to run Watcher when you use the AirCard Data Card, but Watcher does provide useful status information. 10 2131233 Launching Watcher (Windows) Unless this feature has been disabled, Watcher launches automatically when you insert the AirCard Data Card. You can also launch Watcher by: • Double-clicking the desktop shortcut, or • Selecting Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard Watcher. Depending on how your profile is configured, your browser, VPN, or other program may launch automatically anytime you launch Watcher. Launching Watcher (Mac) Watcher starts automatically at login. To disable this feature, go to AirCa...