Acer Aspire 5650 Quick Start Manual page 22

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Roaming
SIM
SIM Activation
Wi-Fi
WLAN
Description
Connecting via networks other than your own operator's
network. This typically occurs when you are abroad, but is
also possible at home.
Subscriber Identity Module is the small, postage-stamp-
sized chip that you received together with your mobile
subscriber contract. The SIM has gold contacts on one side.
In order to open a connection, the Vodafone 3G SIM
(Subscriber Identity Module) in your data card must be
activated. Call the "Vodafone Activation Hotline:" on
page 1 to activate your Vodafone 3G SIM. This registers
your SIM with Vodafone, and sets up a Vodafone data
account for you.
A different name for WLAN.
A standard for the wireless connection of computers in a
Local Area Network. WLAN itself is quite fast, but the true
speed of your connection will depend on a WLAN's
connection to the Internet. Most recent laptop or
notebook computers have built-in WLAN. Originally
designed for office and home use, WLAN is increasingly
found in public locations, often called WLAN "hotspots".