Sierra Wireless 580 - Manual (Page 26)

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Figure 4-6: System tray area
If you prefer to minimize the Full Mode view of Watcher, you can still monitor your connections with
the System Tray Icon.
system tray: a section of the task bar in Windows which displays the clock and icons of certain programs.
Sometimes referred to as the notification or status area.
System Tray Icon
Watcher launches in Full Mode view by default. Once the program launches, an icon appears
simultaneously in the system tray on your desktop. This icon changes colors according to the current
status of your connection. By moving the mouse pointer over the icon, ToolTips appear explaining the
current status of Watcher. Once you exit Watcher, the system tray icon disappears.
ToolTip: Pop-up text box that displays information about a particular application. These text boxes may be
viewed when the mouse pointer is placed on the particular icon.
Table 4-5: System Tray Icon meanings
Icon Description ToolTip
Ready - Watcher is ready to make a connection AirCard 580 Watcher:
Ready
Connecting - Icon flashes as it attempts to make a
Connection
AirCard 580 Watcher:
Connecting
Connected - Connection is established and data
transfer is in progress
AirCard 580 Watcher:
Connected
Dormant / Connected - Icon color is yellow,
signifying that the connection is established, but
idle
(no data transmission is occurring)
AirCard 580 Watcher:
Dormant/Connected
No Service - Icon color is red; card has no service AirCard 580 Watcher:
No Service
Off - Icon color is gray, signifying that the power to
the card is off AirCard 580 Watcher:
Card is Off
No Card is Detected - Icon color is gray AirCard 580 Watcher:
Please Insert Card
Modem Locked - Icon color is gray; security lock is
Enabled AirCard 580 Watcher:
Card is Locked