User manual

Chapter 2: Getting Started
98-140012-A Starting up the EXPLORER 710 17
To point the antenna
To obtain optimum bandwidth and operating time, adjust
the position of the antenna with great precision.
Do as follows:
1. Use the compass to locate the approximate direction
from the antenna front face to the satellite.
2. Slowly rotate and tilt the EXPLORER 710 antenna to find the highest possible signal
strength.
Use the display and the pointing sound to guide you.
Remember that the more accurately the terminal is aligned, the better throughput and
lower power consumption you will get!
3. Press OK on the display keypad when you have
obtained the highest possible signal strength.
The EXPLORER 710 now starts to establish a connection to the BGAN network.
The registration procedure
The display shows the progress as follows:
• SEARCHING:
The EXPLORER 710 searches for the network operator. Note that the search procedure can
be very short, so you may not see this text.
• REGISTERING:
The EXPLORER 710 is registering itself on the network.
If the GPS position has not yet been acquired at this point, the display may show NO GPS.
• READY (or other status information):
READY means the EXPLORER 710 is registered on the network and is ready to go online. If
WARNING! After accepting the signal strength, keep the minimum safety
distance of 1 m from the antenna front face. The antenna may radiate
microwave power as soon as the signal strength is accepted.
Compass