Sierra Wireless Compass 597 - Manual (Page 35)

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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.
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).
Table 5-1: Connection Status Area icons (continued)
Icon Meaning