Huawei E156G Installation guide

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Table of Contents
What Is in Your Package ................................................................................................................1
Getting to Know Your E156G.........................................................................................................2
Preparation....................................................................................................................................4
Installation/Removal Guide............................................................................................................. 6
Safety Information .........................................................................................................................8
Acronyms and Abbreviations........................................................................................................ 12
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Thank you for choosing Mobile Broadband E156G USB Stick
(hereinafter referred to as the E156G). With the E156G, you
can access the Internet through wireless network at a high
speed.
Note:
This manual describes the appearance, installation and removal of the E156G. For the operation of
the management program, refer to the User Manual.
What Is in Your Package
The package of your E156G contains the following items:
One E156G
One Quick Start
One USB cable

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Getting to Know Your E156G
The following figure shows the appearance of the E156G. It is only for your reference. The actual
product may differ.
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2
3
5
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nUSB Interface
It connects the E156G to a computer.
oSIM/USIM Card Slot
It is where you insert the subscriber identity module/UMTS subscriber identity module (SIM/USIM)
card.

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Strap Hole
s
It i t of the E156G.
Green
r 100ms
The E156G is powered on.
Green r 100ms and off is registered to a GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Blue r 100ms and off
900ms)
The E156G is registered to a UMTS network.
Green On is connected to a GPRS/EDGE
an to a HSDPA network.
- Off The E156G is removed.
pMicro SD Card Slot
It is where you insert the Micro Secure Digital Memory (SD) card
qExternal Antenna Jack
It connects the E156G to an external antenna.
r
Indicator
ndicates he status
Colour Status
Blinking (on for 100ms and off
for 100ms; then on fo
Meaning
and off for 2700ms)
Blinking (on fo
for 2900ms)
Blinking (on fo
The E156G
network.
for 2
The E156G
network.
Blue On The E156G is connected to a WCDMA network.
Cy On The E156G is connected

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Preparation
Requirements for the Computer
To use the E156G, the computer should meet the following requirements:
USB Type A Receptacle, Compatible with USB 2. 0 High Speed.
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista.
Your computer’s hardware system should meet or exceed the recommended system
requirements for the installed version of OS.
Resolution for the display: 800 × 600 or above.
Getting Your E156G Ready
1. Remove the USIM/SIM card slot from the E156G.
2. Insert the USIM/SIM card into the card slot.
3. Insert the card slot into the E156G.

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Inserting the Micro SD Card (Optional)
Insert the micro SD card into the E156G, as shown in the following figure.
Note:
Do not remove the micro SD card when it is being used. Removing the card during an operation
may damage the micro SD card as well as the device, and data stored on the card may be
corrupted.

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Installation/Removal Guide
On different operating systems (OSs), the installation and removal procedures may differ. Follow the
system prompts during operation.
Connecting the E156G with a Computer
Note:
First, power on the computer. Then connect the E156G with the computer. Otherwise, the E156G
cannot be installed as normal.
1. Plug the E156G into the USB interface of the laptop or desktop computer.
You can connect the E156G to a laptop or desktop computer using the USB cable for better signals.

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2. The OS automatically detects and recognises new hardware and starts the installation wizard.
3. Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.
4. After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for the E156G management program is displayed
on the desktop.
Starting the Management Program
After the E156G is installed, the management program is launched automatically. Then every time
the E156G is connected to the PC, the management program is launched automatically.
You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to launch the management program.
Removing the E156G
Remove the E156G directly.
Removing the Management Program
1. Click Start Menu.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Add/Remove Program to remove the management program of the E156G.
Note:
Before removing the management program, exit the management program.