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Additional Features
The Status Bar
The details of your current connection can be seen in the status bar at the bottom of the VZAccess Manager interface. This status bar is always visible when the interface is fully expanded. For information on minimizing the VZAccess Manager interface, see the section "Minimizing the Interface".
Connection Status
The text on the top left portion of the status bar above the "Verizon Wireless" text reflects your current state. During an active connection, this text will change to "Connected." If you are not connected, it will display "Not Connected."
WWAN PC Card Status Area
The text that reads "Verizon Wireless" can change to the following:
- Device not inserted - Your WWAN PC Card is removed from the laptop.
- Device not activated - Your PC Card needs to be activated. Select Activate from the Options menu.
Coverage
For PC Cards, an icon will display if you are in NationalAccess or BroadbandAccess coverage. Hover the mouse to see the tool tip showing the name of the current network.
New TXT
If your device supports TXT messaging, an icon appears on the status bar to show that you have a new TXT message waiting. Double click on the icon to jump to the TXT view to see the message.
Throughput
The amount of data that you have sent and received since the current network connection was initiated can be seen by holding the mouse over the green up and down arrows on the right side of the status bar.
Battery Level
The current battery level of your mobile phone can be seen on the right side of the status bar.
Elapsed Time
The amount of time that has elapsed since the current network connection was initiated is tracked on the lower right side of the status bar.
Roaming Status
VZAccess Manager displays Roaming status for PC Cards. These icons will show on status bar in these scenarios:
Roaming
Extended Network
No icon Home Network
Roaming status is not supported on the PC3220.
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