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
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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.

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Safety Information
Read the safety information carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device.
Interference
Do not use your wireless device if using the device is prohibited or when it cause danger or
interference with electric devices.
Medical Device
Do not use your wireless device and follow the rules and regulations set forth by the hospitals
and health care facilities.
Some wireless devices may affect the performance of the hearing aids. For any such problems,
consult your service provider.
If you are using an electronic medical device, consult the doctor or device manufacturer to
confirm whether the radio wave affects the operation of this device.
Area with Inflammables and Explosives
To prevent explosions and fires in areas that are stored with inflammable and explosive devices, do
not use your wireless device and observe the rules. Areas stored with inflammables and explosives
include but are not limited to the following:
Gas station
Fuel depot (such as the bunk below the deck of a ship)
Container/Vehicle for storing or transporting fuels or chemical products
Area where the air contains chemical substances and particles (such as granule, dust, or metal
powder)
Area indicated with the "Explosives" sign

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Area indicated with the "Power off bi-direction wireless equipment" sign
Area where you are generally suggested to stop the engine of a vehicle
Traffic Security
Observe local laws and regulations while using the wireless device. To prevent accidents, do
not use your wireless device while driving.
RF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more information, consult the
vehicle manufacturer.
In a motor vehicle, do not place the wireless device over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Otherwise, the wireless device may hurt you owing to the strong force when
the air bag inflates.
Observe the rules and regulations of airline companies. When boarding, switch off your
wireless device. Otherwise, the radio signal of the wireless device may interfere with the plane
control signals.
Safety of Children
Do not allow children to use the wireless device without guidance. Small and sharp components of
the wireless device may cause danger to children or cause suffocation if children swallow the
components.
Environment Protection
Observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packaging materials, used wireless
device and accessories, and promote their recycling.
WEEE Approval
The wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE Directive).

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RoHS Approval
The wireless device is in compliance with the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive).
Laws and Regulations Observance
Observe laws and regulations when using your wireless device. Respect the privacy and legal rights
of the others.
Care and Maintenance
It is normal that your wireless device gets hot when you use or charge it. Before you clean or
maintain the wireless device, stop all applications and disconnect the wireless device from your PC.
Use your wireless device and accessories with care and in clean environment. Keep the wireless
device from a fire or a lit cigarette.
Protect your wireless device and accessories from water and vapor and keep them dry.
Do not drop, throw or bend your wireless device.
Clean your wireless device with a piece of damp and soft antistatic cloth. Do not use any
chemical agents (such as alcohol and benzene), chemical detergent, or powder to clean it.
Do not leave your wireless device and accessories in a place with a considerably low or high
temperature.
Use only accessories of the wireless device approved by the manufacture. Contact the
authorized service center for any abnormity of the wireless device or accessories.
Do not dismantle the wireless device or accessories. Otherwise, the wireless device and
accessories are not covered by the warranty.
Emergency Call
This wireless device functions through receiving and transmitting radio signals. Therefore, the
connection cannot be guaranteed in all conditions. In an emergency, you should not rely solely on

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the wireless device for essential communications.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for
exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were
developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to
assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit for wireless devices is 2.0 W/kg and the highest SAR value for this device when tested complied
with this limit.
Body Worn Operation
Important safety information regarding radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposure
To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the device must be used with a minimum of 1.5
cm separation from the body.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant
guideline limits.
Regulatory Information
The following approvals and notices apply in specific regions as noted.
CE Approval (European Union)
The wireless device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU. The wireless device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive).
* This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the
radiator and your body when using it via USB cable.

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Acronyms and Abbreviations
EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access
OS Operating System
PIN Personal Identification Number
SAR Specific Absorption Rate
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
USB Universal Serial Bus
USIM UMTS Subscriber Identity Module
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31010AFG