Lenovo B560 User Manual page 25

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 22.
Notes:
Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services. The Lenovo
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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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