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USE THE PHONE
You can use the phone feature to make and receive phone calls as well as transmit
data through wireless wide-area networks (WWANs).
Note: Phone features are only supported on EDA57-1 models.
About the Phone
Phone features on the computer include a speaker and two microphones for noise
cancellation. You can also use a hands-free kit or headset that supports Bluetooth®
wireless technology.
On WWAN models, the phone feature is enabled by default and supports most
cellular radio access technologies for voice and data connections around the
globe.
After you turn on the phone and activate service with your wireless carrier, you can
customize the phone features and network settings in the Network & internet
section of the Settings app.
Note: WWAN radios support Network Information and Time Zone (NITZ) messages to
automatically set the system time.
Activate the Phone
Use a nano-SIM card to activate the phone and connect to a mobile network.
Contact your mobile service provider to obtain a nano-SIM card or for additional
details on phone network activation.
Dual SIM Dual Standby Mode
The nano-SIM can be provisioned with either the same or different mobile carriers.
When both SIMs are provisioned, the EDA57-1 operates in Dual SIM Dual Standby
(DSDS) mode. In this mode, both SIMs can connect to the selected mobile network.
For example, you can have two phone lines on your mobile computer where one is
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