Wireless WAN
<Only for model with wireless WAN >
This computer is equipped with the Wireless WAN enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies.

Inserting/Removing a SIM Card

Before using the Wireless WAN, set a SIM card to the SIM card slot.
CAUTION
- Be sure to turn off the computer before inserting or removing the SIM card.
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Perform the following steps to turn off the computer.
  1. Click [Charm] - - [Change PC settings] - [General].
  2. Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”.
  3. Click [Turn off your PC].
NOTE
- Communication is established through the Wireless WAN antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body.
- To use wireless WAN, set [Wireless WAN] of [Wireless Configuration] to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
- Before the computer enters sleep or hibernation, cut the Wireless WAN communication. Entering sleep or hibernation without cutting the connection may disable communication after resuming. In this case, restart the computer.
- If the computer repeatedly enters sleep, connection using Wireless WAN Manager may become impossible. In this case, restart the computer.
- If "Device driver software was not installed correctly." ( or a similar message ) appears when starting the computer or resuming from sleep or hibernation.
  • When communication works normally, Wireless WAN is operating correctly.
  • If communication fails, the device may not be recognized correctly. In this case, restart the computer.

To insert a SIM card

  1. Turn off the computer.
  2. Disconnect the AC adaptor, remove the battery pack, and wait for about 3 minutes.
  3. Open the SIM card slot cover (A).
  4. Insert the SIM card (B) into the SIM card slot with the contact side (C) facing downward and with the cut corner oriented as shown in the illustration.
    CAUTION
    - Do not insert the SIM card upside down.
  5. Close the SIM card slot cover.
    • If the cover is not closed, the SIM card may jump out when the computer falls.
  6. Insert the battery pack and connect the AC adaptor.

To remove a SIM card

  1. Turn off the computer.
  2. Disconnect the AC adaptor, remove the battery pack, and wait for about 3 minutes.
  3. Open the SIM card slot cover (A).
  4. Push the card.
    It will come out of the slot a little bit.
  5. Pull the card all the way out.
  6. Close the SIM card slot cover.
  7. Insert the battery pack and connect the AC adaptor.

Setting ISP information

For some internet service providers, they may be specified the "PAP" or "CHAP" as authentication protocol.
In this case, perform the following steps.
Preparation
- Insert a SIM card.
- Turn on the Wireless function.(refer toUsing airplane mode).
- Perform the following procedure within the communication area .
  1. Check IMSI and SIM ICC ID.
    1. Click on the notification area on the desktop screen.
    2. Right click the name of your mobile broadband network, and click [View connection properties].
    3. Check "IMSI" (A) and "SIM ICC ID" (B).
  2. Check your ISP information (APN, UserName, Password, Authentication Protocol).
    3. A UserName and a Password may not be specified.
  3. Created a XML file and save in arbitrary folder.
    (Example c:\tmp\a.xml)
    4. Add the following contents.
    <?xml version="1.0"?>
    <MBNProfile xmlns="http://www.microsoft.com/networking/WWAN/profile/v1">
    <Name>Profile</Name>
    <IsDefault>true</IsDefault>
    <SubscriberID>AAAAAAAA</SubscriberID>
    <SimIccID>BBBBBBBBBB</SimIccID>
    <Context>
    <AccessString>APN</AccessString>
    <UserLogonCred>
    <UserName>USERNAME</UserName>
    <Password>PASSWORD</Password>
    </UserLogonCred>
    <AuthProtocol>CHAP</AuthProtocol>
    </Context>
    </MBNProfile>
    Change the settings.
    SubscriberID: Replace the "IMSI". (Step 1)
    SimIccID: Replace "SIM ICC ID". (Step 1)
    AccessString: Replace "APN". (Step 2)
    UserName: Replace "UserName". (Step 2)
         When a UserName is not specified, delete this line.
    Password: Replace "Password". (Step 2)
         When a Password is not specified, delete this line.
    AuthProtocol: Replace "Authentication Protocol". (Step 2)
    When the XML file is already been created, click [Forget this network].
    1. Click on the notification area on the desktop screen.
    2. Right click name of your mobile broadband network, and click [Forget this network].
  4. Execute the following command by "Command Prompt".
    netsh mbn add profile interface="Mobile broadband" name="c:\tmp\a.xml"
    To open "Command Prompt":
      Display [All apps], and then click [Command Prompt] under "Windows System".