How to unlock the Sony Ericsson EDGE (SIM) module.
 
The embedded Sony Ericsson EDGE Module can be unlocked so that it will accept and use another SIM card, for instance one from another cellular carrier. Once the embedded Sony Ericsson EDGE Module is unlocked, the Sony-provided Cingular® SIM card can be removed and a different SIM card inserted. Use the following procedure to ensure the computer is properly configured to perform the SIM unlock procedure and to obtain the IMEI number needed to find the SIM unlock code.
  1. Ensure the Sony Ericsson EDGE Module is installed properly.
  2. On the front edge of the notebook, move the Wireless LAN switch to the ON position.
  3. Ensure the SmartWi utility is configured for WWAN.
  4. Start the Cingular® Connection Manager software.
  5. In the Cingular® Connection Manager software, find and record the Sony Ericsson EDGE Module IMEI number.

IMPORTANT: To complete the SIM unlock procedure, please contact Sony Support at 888-476-6972 (United States) or 239-768-7676 (International). At the time of the call, you must be with the notebook in order to provide information to a support representative.

  1. After the Sony representative provides you with the unlock code, perform the SIM unlock procedure.
How to perform the SIM unlock procedure after obtaining the unlock code.
 

Follow this procedure to unlock the Sony Ericsson EDGE module after obtaining the SIM unlock code.

NOTE: A SIM card must be inserted to perform the unlocking procedure. The Sony provided Cingular® SIM card, if activated, will still function after the Sony Ericsson EDGE Module is unlocked.

  1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, then click HyperTerminal.
  2. In the Connection Description window, under Name, type EDGE.
  3. Click the OK button.
  4. In the Connect To window, next to Connect using, click the down arrow and click to select COM3.

    NOTE: If COM3 (or the port that the Sony Ericsson EDGE Module uses) is not available in the list, ensure the Sony Ericsson EDGE Module is installed properly.

  5. Click the OK button.
  6. In the COM3 Properties window, ensure all the following settings are configured properly:
    • Bits per second = 2400
    • Data bits = 8
    • Parity = None
    • Stop bits = 1
  7. Click the OK button.
  8. In the HyperTerminal window, type AT

    IMPORTANT: Use capital letters for all entries.

  9. Press the ENTER key.

    NOTE: Ensure OK is displayed on the next line after AT.

  10. Type: AT+CLCK=PN,0,xxxxxxxx

    NOTE: Replace xxxxxxxx with the unlocking key provided by the Sony representative.

  11. Press the ENTER key.

    IMPORTANT: If OK is displayed, the unlock was successful and the procedure completed.

    NOTES:

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