Chapter 3. wireless networks and devices, Installing the sim card – Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 User Manual

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Chapter 3. Wireless networks and devices

Your tablet can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including mobile networks (3G or 4G), Wi-Fi
data networks, and Bluetooth devices.

Note: Some tablet models can connect to both mobile networks (3G or 4G) and Wi-Fi networks, while others
can connect to Wi-Fi networks only. If your tablet supports Wi-Fi connection only, the information related
to mobile networks does not apply to your tablet.

Installing the SIM card

If your tablet supports the mobile network connection, it might require a SIM card to connect to a mobile
network. Depending on the country or region of delivery, the SIM card might be shipped with your tablet or
you need to purchase one from the service carrier.

Attention: When installing or removing the SIM card, do not touch the SIM card metal connectors. As
a precaution, always hold your tablet in your hand before you install or remove the SIM card to avoid
electrostatic discharges.

To install a SIM card, do the following:

1. Turn off the tablet.

2. Open the SIM-card-slot cover and locate the SIM-card slot. To locate the SIM-card slot, see “Tablet

layout” on page 1.

3. Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts facing down, and then insert it firmly into the SIM-card slot

until you hear a click.

4. Close the SIM-card-slot cover and restart your tablet.

To remove the SIM card, do the following:

1. Turn off the tablet.

2. Open and hold the SIM-card-slot cover.

3. Push the SIM card inward until you hear a click

. The SIM card ejects. Gently slide the SIM card

out of the slot