Removing the modem, Windows – Sierra Wireless Compass 597 User Manual
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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
When you insert the modem on a Windows computer, the
following should occur:
•
The modem’s power LED
becomes lit.
•
If sound effects are enabled, the PC beeps.
•
The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the
, if it is not already displayed for another device (and
unless the feature has been disabled).
•
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
to display the option to stop the device.
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2000