Unlocking the modem, Powering the modem off, Powering the modem – Sierra Wireless Compass 597 User Manual
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When the modem is locked, Watcher Lite displays “Device is
Locked.” The
Connect
button is unavailable.
Unlocking the modem
When the modem is locked, Watcher Lite displays “Device is
Locked.”
To unlock the modem:
1.
If the “Unlock Device” window is not displayed: from the
Extras
item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu, choose
Unlock Device
.
2.
In the “Unlock Device” window, enter the lock code (PIN),
and click
OK
.
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four
digits of your modem’s phone number. If this doesn’t work,
call your service provider.
When the modem is unlocked, Watcher Lite no longer displays
“Device is Locked.”
Powering the modem off
If you are using your modem in an aircraft, hospital, or other
environment where the modem may cause interference, you
can power the modem off (without removing it from your USB
slot), and still use other functions of your computer.
This also allows you to conserve your notebook computer’s
battery.
To power the modem off:
1.
Close any active data connection (in Watcher Lite, click
Disconnect
).
2.
From the
Extras
item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu,
select
Turn Device Off
.
When the modem is powered off, Watcher Lite displays “No
device detected.”
To power the modem on:
1.
Remove the modem (
) and reinsert it.