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Chapter 3.
Using the computer
Mobile broadband (Wireless WAN, Optional)
A wireless wide area network (WWAN) is a mobile broadband
network that is available in mobile phone service areas.
The descriptions below are for computer models with •
mobile broadband devices. A mobile broadband device is
optional.
Depending on the version of the operating system, some •
functions may not be provided or dierent functions may
be provided.
The pictures in this manual may dier from the actual •
product depending on your WWAN device model.
For more information on the mobile broadband network, •
contact the network provider.
You must activate the SIM before you connect to the •
mobile broadband.
To nd the hardware information for the SIM activation,
open the Charms and click Settings
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> Change PC
settings > Wireless > View mobile broadband hardware
information. You can check IMEI, phone number, and SIM
ICC ID information.
To set a SIM card’s PIN for security, open the • Charms and
click Settings
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> Network. Press and hold the carrier
name and click View link properties > Secure.
1 Click Charms > Settings
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> Network to display available
mobile broadband networks as shown below.
If there are no available network service providers listed
under Mobile broadband, turn o the computer, and insert
the SIM card correctly, and then turn on the computer.
2 Select a carrier, and then click Connect.
Clicking Connect in a foreign country activates automatic
data roaming. Therefore, you may be charged for the data
usage.
3 If the Prole settings screen appears, follow the onscreen
instructions to enter the required information.
4 The network connection is established and Internet access is