Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 User Manual

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Chapter 2. Using your computer

Note:

A mobile network operator, also known as mobile carrier, is a telephony

company that provides mobile telecommunication service to its

subscribers.
Mobile Broadband is a subscription service. Refer to your local mobile

network operator for availability, cost and other information.

Getting started with Mobile Broadband

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 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 the

Note:

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 will provide this utility.

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