Working with mobile broadband

Before you can send and receive data over mobile broadband, you must have a microSIM card in the device (see Installing a microSIM card and microSD card). You must then turn on Cellular data on the T100 tablet computer and configure the connection.

  1. Tap the Wireless network icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen, tap Cellular to turn it on, then tap-hold it and tap Go to Settings. (Or, tap / Settings / Network and Internet / Cellular.)

  2. Under Cellular, select the name of your operator—for example, AT&T.

  3. If you want to connect to this network every time it's in range, select Connect automatically.

  4. Select Roam or Don't Roam, as required. You might incur extra charges if you allow roaming.

  5. Choose whether to use cellular instead of Wi-Fi when Wi-Fi is poor. Windows will switch automatically between Wi-Fi and cellular broadband as needed.

  6. Tap Connect.

For more information, refer to the help topic on Cellular settings in Windows 10 on the Windows 10 support site www.support.microsoft.com.

Locating the device's IMEI number

The IMEI number is a unique 15-digit number that identifies the cellular module installed on your device. Your mobile broadband operator may need to know the IMEI number of your device to register the device with the network and activate your mobile broadband data plan.

If your T100 tablet computer is cellular broadband enabled, the IMEI number will be printed on the serial number label on the back of the device.

Alternatively, to check the IMEI number in the operating system:

  1. Tap Settings / Network and Internet / Cellular.

  2. Select the Cellular module icon, then select Advanced options.

    The cellular module properties (including the IMEI) are displayed in the Properties section.

  3. To copy the IMEI number to the clipboard, tap Copy, then paste the text into your desired application (for example, Notepad, or the Email client) using the Paste command or the Ctrl+V keypad shortcut.

If you cannot find the IMEI number for your device, or you do not have the device with you, contact your reseller.