Swipe
Mobile broadband icon left or right
to turn mobile broadband on or off.
Connecting
to a mobile broadband network
Ensure an active SIM card is inserted into the tablet.
Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms
bar.
Touch
Setting →
Network →
Connections →
Your Service Provider →
Connect.
The estimated data usage will be shown once the mobile broadband
network is enabled.
NOTE: You can
choose the option
Connect automatically to
connect the mobile broadband automatically.
NOTE: Your tablet will automatically
prioritize Wi-Fi networks over mobile broadband networks, when both
are available. If your tablet is connected to the mobile broadband
and any of saved Wi-Fi connections comes within range, it will disconnect
from the mobile network and connect to the Wi-Fi automatically.
Disconnecting from mobile broadband network
Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms
bar.
Touch
Setting →
Network →
Your Service Provider →
Disconnect.
NOTE: Once your
tablet has disconnected from mobile broadband, the option
Connect automatically will be disabled as well.
Mobile broadband
options
Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms
bar.
Touch
Settings →
Networks .
Touch and hold
Your Service Provider or
right-click if docked.
Touch
Show estimated data usage/Hide estimated data
usage
to show or hide your data usage.
Touch
Set as metered connection/Non metered connection to set a particular connection as a metered/non-metered connection.
Touch
View connection properties to view
your connected mobile broadband properties.
NOTE: If the option
Set as metered connection is enabled, Windows Update will not
download updates automatically unless it is a high priority, critical
security update.
Service Provider hardware
information
Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms
bar.
Touch
Settings →
Change PC settings →
Network.
Touch
Your Service Provider to view the
hardware information including the subscriber information and International
Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.
Enabling
PIN lock
Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms
bar.
Touch
Settings →
Network.
Touch and hold
Your Service Provider or
right-clicked if docked.
Touch
View connection properties→Security→Use a PIN.
Enter your
SIM PIN Code.
NOTE:Your Service Provider refers to the network
service providers available in your location.
CAUTION: If you
enter the incorrect PIN code, your mobile broadband connection will
not be established. If you unsuccessfully enter the code three times,
your SIM card will be locked. To unlock the SIM card, contact your
service provider to get a Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) to unlock
the SIM card.
NOTE: Before you contact your carrier, have your IMEI number ready.
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