56 Section 2B: Sprint Mobile Broadband Software
Indicator Area
The indicator area displays icons that help you keep track of
your signal strength and roaming status, notify you when you
receive messages, and indicate whether certain options or
features are enabled.
The table below lists the indicator area icons and explains the
significance of each icon.
Indicator Area Icons
Icon Meaning
The Signal Strength indicator shows the strength of the
radio signal. The number of bars increases (up to a
maximum of six) as the signal strength increases.
Note: This icon is displayed only when data services are
available.
When no bars are shown, no connection is possible for one
of the following reasons:
ⅷ You are outside of the Nationwide Sprint Network
service area.
ⅷ The signal strength is too weak.
ⅷ A network problem is preventing the device from
obtaining service.
The Transmit/Receive icon lets you know that a Sprint data
connection is active.
The CDMA 1xEVDO icon appears when CDMA 1xEVDO
service is available and active.
The Roaming indicator lets you know that you are roaming.
Roamng charges may apply.