User's Manual

2 Getting Started
Manual Revision 1.0
The SIM Card Slot
You must insert your SIM card into the SIM card slot, shown in Figure 1, in order for your modem
to access your GPRS or GSM network account information and connect to the network. See
“Using the SIM card” on page 2 for more information.
The Antenna
The Merlin for GPRS modem’s antenna can be rotated in many directions to receive the best
signal reception. Rotate the antenna up and out of the way when you insert the modem into your
computer’s PC Card slot. Fold the antenna against the back of the modem for storage, as shown
in Figure 2, once you have removed it from your computer.
Figure 2 Storing the Antenna
Using the SIM Card
In order to use your Merlin for GPRS modem, you must have a GSM/GPRS network account. Your
network account information is stored on the SIM card, shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 SIM Card
The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains a small amount of memory and a processor
to assist in the management of your account information.
SIM Card
Contacts
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