Launching Watcher; Enable Airplane Mode - Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Manual

Rev 1.0 Sep. 09
• Enable or disable SIM security that prevents others from
using your SIM card if it is lost or stolen
• Set options related to notifications and the 3G Watcher
window
• Create or modify an account profile
You do not need to run Watcher when you use the modem, but
Watcher does provide useful status information.

Launching Watcher

Unless this feature has been disabled, Watcher launches
automatically anytime you insert the modem. You can also
launch Watcher by:
Windows
•
Double-clicking the
desktop shortcut
Selecting Start >
•
Programs > Sierra
Wireless > 3G Watcher >
3G Watcher
Depending on how your profile is configured, your browser,
VPN, or other program may launch automatically anytime you
launch Watcher.

Enable Airplane mode

Immediately
When you enable Airplane mode, the radio transmitter/
receiver turns off. Use this mode when you are on an airplane
or in any area where the use of wireless devices is restricted.
To enable Airplane mode:
1. From the main menu, select
When you exit Watcher
You also have the option to enable Airplane mode when you
exit Watcher. If you do not need to receive or send data after
shutting Watcher down, using this option helps to extend the
life of the computer's battery.
To enable Airplane mode when you exit Watcher:
User Options
1. Open the
Using your USB Modem
Mac
•
Clicking the Watcher icon
, or in the dock, or
Navigating to the Applications
•
> 3G Watcher folder and
double-clicking 3G Watcher.
Enable Airplane Mode
window.
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