User Manual

Modules & Options
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3G Module
If you have included an optional UMTS/HSPDA+ based 3G Module (Universal
Mobile Telecommunications System
or High Speed Packet Access) module (see
“Communication” on page D - 3 for specification details) in your pu rchase option,
you do not require a driver/application installation for Windows 8. Foll ow the in-
structions overleaf to install the USIM card (which will be provided by your service
provider), and then use the Charms Bar Wireless icon to access the 3G network
in the same manner as the WLAN (see page 7 - 62).
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Important No tic e
If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3G modules, then the appropriate
antennas will be installed. No te that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, the antenna must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Important Notice - 3G & Bluetooth/Wireless LAN Modules
In order to comply with FCC regulations you sho uld NOT operate the 3G module an d the
Bluetooth/Wireless LAN modules at the same time as this may disrupt radio frequency, and
cause interference. When the 3G module is powered on, make sure that the Bluetooth/
Wireless LAN modul es are powered off (use the PC Settings > Wireless control panel to
turn on/off individual mo dules - see Figure 7 - 56 on page 7 - 64).