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by IbKJM
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:35 am
Forum: ThinkPad/Ideapad Tablets & Convertibles
Topic: 1838-22F and getting SIM recognized
Replies: 8
Views: 10855

Re: 1838-22F and getting SIM recognized

[ OK, if (No longer an "If") you are right that it can only be used for WIFI- then I "should" be able to connect it to my cell via bluetooth and use the bluetooth for internet when I'm on the road? If so any suggestions on how to get it beyond the point of pairing with the phone but not "connected"...
by IbKJM
Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: ThinkPad/Ideapad Tablets & Convertibles
Topic: 1838-22F and getting SIM recognized
Replies: 8
Views: 10855

Re: 1838-22F and getting SIM recognized

By 3G card, Volker doesn't mean the SIM-card, but the WWAN option, such as the Ericsson F5521gw: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=MIGR-76660 If you go to lenovo support http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/ and use Quick Path to enter your MTM (machine type/mode...
by IbKJM
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: ThinkPad/Ideapad Tablets & Convertibles
Topic: 1838-22F and getting SIM recognized
Replies: 8
Views: 10855

Re: 1838-22F and getting SIM recognized

Let me state the obvious first, did you install a 3G card? Your model is WiFi-only but can probably be upgraded (hence the SIM card slot). The obvious was certainly stated and yes it certainly is a 3G SIM card. Good question though. I tried a couple of them. As well you should check the information...
by IbKJM
Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: ThinkPad/Ideapad Tablets & Convertibles
Topic: 1838-22F and getting SIM recognized
Replies: 8
Views: 10855

1838-22F and getting SIM recognized

Hi, I'm in Ontario Canada and have tried installing my SIM card from my rogers phone into the SIM slot on my tablet. Nothing at all happened. I also tried the same with a SIM card from when I travelled in Egypt. (Not that I expected that one to be operational lol) The settings area did not show that...

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