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USING 3G TO COMMUNICATE AND SURF THE INTERNET.
There are various ways to use your GBook while outside of a WIFI hotspot.
Using a 3G USB Dongle:-
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The Software drivers for 3G dongles are supplied by Google for the Android 4.0
operating system, which is installed in your unit. The compatible 3G dongles cur-
rently are outlined here:-
3G WCDMA:
HUAWEI:
E1750 / E220 / E230 / E169G / E160X / E173 / W8 / E153 / E153u6
ZTE:
MF110 / MF190 / MF210
3G CDMA2000/EVDO:
ZTE AC2736 / BORA 9380 / AWIT-U8 / RATE-EC186 / SEV759
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Almost all of the Dongles used by the Australian Telco companies (Telstra /
Optus /Vodafone etc.) are manufactured by HUAWEI which is the largest 3G
Dongle factory in the world. Then they put their brand on the devices.
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Before you purchase a 3G dongle, please double check with the Telco store
that it is compatible with one of the above models and that they have NOT
ALTERED THE
INTERNAL FIRMWARE OF THE DONGLE..
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Then, follow the instructions below on how to install it:
STEP 1:
Go to Settings and turn off WIFI by sliding to the left.
STEP 2:
Ensure that the SIM card provided by your Telecommunications Provider
(Telstra / Optus etc.) is correctly installed into the external 3G dongle. (Please refer to
your 3G Dongle manual)
STEP 3:
Connect the dongle to the USB port of the GBook
STEP 4:
Provided that your dongle is one of the supported models listed above, the
dongle’s LED will blink displaying that it has power from the Gbook. You may need to
wait approx. 3-10 seconds. Once you see this, continue to step 5.
STEP 5:
Go to Settings, select 3G network, and you will see this screen:
