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About the optional WWAN Module
The i roc
®
Ci70 -Ex mobile computer supports two types of cellular technology:
• CDMA
• UMTS
Note:
Your Flexible Network Radio mobile computer supports both CDMA and UMTS tech-
nology Your Flexible Network Radio does not support Network Information and Time
Zone (NITZ) messages to automatically set the system time
Cellular features on the computer include data connectivity You can also use a Blue-
tooth headset or hands-free kit for voice over IP (VoIP) applications
After you turn on the WWAN module and activate service with your wireless carrier, you
can customize the WWAN features and network settings
Activate the UMTS Module
You use a SIM card to activate the UMTS WWAN module on your computer You can
purchase the SIM card from your network provider
1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer
2 Unscrew the battery’s screw using a torx scredriver Lift lower part of the
battery to release it from the computer
3 Remove the four Phillips screws
and open the card access door
5 Slide the SIM card into the slot
in the card access door
4 Slide the SIM card door to the
left to unlock it and open the door
6 Close the SIM card door and slide
it to the right to lock it in place
7 Close the card access door Then release cover plate and fasten the
four screws
8 Install the battery. Press down firmly on the bottom of the battery.
Then tighten the torx screw
9 Press the Power button The computer cold boots
Activate the CDMA Module
To activate the CDMA radio module in your mobile computer, you need to contact your
wireless carrier and set up an account for each mobile computer The following table
lists the carriers that ecom instruments currently supports If your carrier is not listed
in the table, please contact ecom instruments product support to see if it is now sup-
ported
Currently Supported Carriers
Country
Carriers
United States
AT&T, Verizon
Turn the WWAN Module On and Off
Before you can start using your WWAN module, you need to enable it You can use Wire-
less Center to enable and disable your WWAN connectivity, as well as Bluetooth and
Wi-Fi communications
1 Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Center
2 Tap Phone to turn on the WWAN module
3 (Optional) To configure the WWAN module, tap Menu in the tile bar at the bottom
of the screen
4 Tap OK when you are done configuring the options.
5 Tap OK to close Wireless Center
About Switching Network Carriers
Your Flexible Network Radio-enabled i roc
®
Ci70 -Ex, or mobile computer contains a
highly configurable WWAN platform. When you switch network carriers, or perform a
clean boot, you need to set your cellular carrier, and your network connection
Note:
Your cellular carrier and network connection are set independently of each other
If you select a cellular carrier that is not supported on your current network connec-
tion, you must manually switch your network connection
About the Network Connection
Note: When you perform a clean boot, the selected carrier will default to generic UMTS
When you perform a clean boot, all user-created network connection entries are de-
leted, and only the generic UMTS remains. After you perform a clean boot, you can find
more information about generic UMTS by tapping Start > Settings > Connections > Con-
nections > Tasks tab > Manage Existing Connections > Modem tab
Your UMTS connection entry can be automatically built from your carrier issued SIM
card To automatically recreate your network connection, install your SIM card and
tap Start > Settings > Connections > Connections > Tasks tab > Automatically configure
connection
Switch Network Carriers
Use the Carrier Selection application to quickly change your WWAN radio network car-
rier on your Flexible Network Radio-enabled i roc
®
Ci70 -Ex, mobile computer
1 Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Carrier Selection
2 From the Carrier drop-down menu, select the new carrier and tap OK
A dialog box appears asking if you want to switch carriers
3 Tap Yes to switch carriers