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Quick Start: Dell^TM Mobile Broadband Card Utility User's Guide

If the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility software was not pre-installed by Dell (generally the case if the Dell Wireless 5520 Mobile Broadband 3G HSDPA Mini-Card was purchased separately), then click here for instructions on how to install the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility software.

Step 1: Launching the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility

Step 2: Activating the Dell Broadband Card

Step 3: Connecting to the Network

NOTE: Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card is pre-configured by Dell and ready to connect once the steps below are completed.

That's it! Once setup is completed, you can connect to the Internet immediately.

Step 1: Launching the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility

The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility can be launched from the Windows Start menu or the Windows system tray by following the directions below.

From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Dell Wireless > Dell Mobile Broadband.

From the Windows system tray, click in the system tray as shown below:

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Step 2: Activating the Dell Mobile Broadband Card

Before you can connect to the network with your Dell Mobile Broadband Card, you must have an activated SIM card. You can do this by following the steps below or by calling Dell's toll-free activation service at 1-800-228-6303.

1. Launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility.
2. If the Dell Mobile Broadband Card is not activated, the following Activation screen will appear within 2 minutes. To open the Activation screen immediately, select Activation from the File menu.



3. Follow the onscreen instructions to activate your SIM card.

After you activate your SIM card, you are ready to access the Mobile Broadband network with your mobile broadband card. For more information, follow the instructions in Using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility.

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Step 3: Connecting to the Network

Connecting to the Internet is as simple as clicking the Connect button as seen below.

NOTE: Check with your service provider to ensure you are in a coverage area before connecting.

Once connected, the Connect button changes to Disconnect. Click the button to end your connection.

If your connection fails, see Troubleshooting.

Please read all restrictions and disclaimers.

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