Lenovo B460 manual Using Mobile Broadband Select models only

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet

Using Mobile Broadband (Select models only)

Before getting started with Mobile Broadband, you first need to choose a mobile network operator and make sure you are in the coverage area of the network. After that, you also need:

•To activate the Mobile Broadband service through your local mobile network operator. You will get a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card after activation. For instructions on inserting the SIM card, refer to For details, see “Inserting the SIM card” on page 26.

Notes:

•Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services. The Lenovo Mobile Broadband module may support one or more of the following standards:

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)

TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access)

SCDMA (Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access)

EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized)

HSPA (High Speed Packet Access)

•Mobile Broadband is a subscription service. Refer to your local mobile network operator for availability, cost and other information.

•A SIM card is a type of smart card used by mobile network operators to identify their service subscribers on the mobile network. You will get the SIM card from your mobile network operator after you have activated the Mobile Broadband service.

•A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to your Mobile

Broadband network.

Note: In general, your mobile service provider provides this utility.

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Contents Lenovo B460 Do not Return IT to the Store Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computerGetting to know your computer Integrated Speakers Power button OneKey Rescue system buttonLeft-side view ExpressCard Right-side viewSlot Select Models only Optical drive USB portSwitch Wireless deviceFront view Select models onlySIM card slot Select models only Battery latch manual Battery packBottom view Page „ Configuring the operating system „ Conncting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsLearning the basics „ Shutting down your computerPutting your computer into sleep state „ Charging the battery Using AC adapter and battery„ Checking battery status „ Handling the battery „ Removing the battery packUsing the touchpad „ Function key combinations Using the keyboard„ Numeric keypad Fn + ↑ / ↓ Fn + → / ← „ Using memory cards not supplied Connecting external devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory card„ Connecting an ExpressCard device Select models only „ Connecting a universal serial bus USB deviceInserting an ExpressCard/34 device Removing an ExpressCard/34 deviceEnabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Select models onlyOneKey Rescue system button Special keys and buttonsSystem status indicators Securing your computer „ Using passwords„ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Fingerprint readerWired connection Connecting to the Internet„ Hardware connection „ Software configurationConnecting to the Internet Wi-Fi Wireless connectionHardware connection Software configuration„ Using Mobile Broadband Select models only Inserting the SIM card Removing the SIM card „ Introduction OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the batteryHandling a hard disk drive Appendix A. CRU instructionsAppendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive „ What this warranty covers Appendix B. Lenovo limited warrantyAppendix B. Lenovo limited warranty „ How to obtain warranty service„ What your service provider will do to correct problems „ Your additional responsibilities „ Replacement of a product or part„ Use of personal information „ What this warranty does not cover„ Limitation of liability „ European Economic Area EEA „ Dispute resolution„ Other rights Warranty information „ Types of warranty service Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty Energy star information Appendix C. Product specific NoticesWindows Appendix C. Product specific Notices„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic emissions notices„ German Class B Compliance Statement „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Appendix C. Product specific Notices „ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance Model Name B460 Appendix D. SpecificationsIndex Password