Chapter 3. Using 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 “Inserting the SIM card” on page 31.

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:

ƒGSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)

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

ƒSCDMA (Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access)

ƒEV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized)

ƒHSPA (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.

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