User Guide - Windows 7
Some mobile network operators require the use of a SIM card. A SIM card contains basic information about
you, such as a personal identication number (PIN), as well as network information. Some computers include
a SIM card that is preinstalled. If the SIM card is not preinstalled, it may be provided in the HP Mobile
Broadband information provided with your computer or the mobile network operator may provide it
separately from the computer.
Before you can use the mobile broadband capability of your computer, you must complete the following
steps:
1. Activate mobile broadband data service. To do this, use a compatible activated SIM card from your
service provider.
2. With the computer o, insert the activated SIM card into the SIM slot of the computer. See Inserting and
removing a SIM card (select products only) on page 16.
3. Turn on your computer and wait for Windows to load completely.
4. Set up a mobile broadband connection using the HP Connection Manager software or the built-in
Windows connection management software.
To learn more about the benets of your HP Mobile Broadband computer, see the HP website at
http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband.
Inserting and removing a SIM card (select products only)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM card.
To insert a SIM card, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Close the display.
3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM card into the slot until it is rmly seated.
NOTE: The SIM card in your computer may look slightly dierent from the illustration in this section.
NOTE: See the image on the battery bay to determine which way the SIM card should be inserted into
your computer.
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