Dell Latitude XT PP12S, User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks
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On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the type
of Mobile Broadband card installed in your Tablet-PC as well as other
hardware components.
NOTE:
The Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems .
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
NOTE:
These instructions only apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini-
Cards. They do not apply to internal cards with wireless technology.
NOTE:
Before you connect to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband
service through your cellular service provider. For instructions and for additional
information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide
available through the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Windows Help and
Support" on page 19). The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website
at
support.dell.com and on the CD included with your Mobile Broadband card, if you
purchased the card separately from your Tablet-PC.
Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a
Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet:
1
Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon on the Windows
desktop, to run the utility.
2
Click Connect .
NOTE:
The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button.
3
Extend the external whip antenna and adjust orientation to achieve
optimal signal strength.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection
with the utility.
Or
1
Click Windows Vista™ Start button
→
All Programs
→
Dell Wireless .
2
Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen.
3
Extend the external whip antenna and adjust orientation to achieve
optimal signal strength.