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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).

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 5-2: 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

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(Network operator dependent; this icon may not be
displayed.)

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.