Huawei E160E User manual

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Table of Contents
What Is in Your Package ................................................................................................................1
Getting to Know Your E160E .........................................................................................................2
Preparation.................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation/Removal Guide............................................................................................................. 6
Safety Information .........................................................................................................................8
Acronyms and Abbreviations........................................................................................................ 13

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Thank you for choosing Huawei E160E HSDPA USB Stick
(hereinafter referred to as the E160E). With the E160E, you
can access the Internet through wireless network at a high
speed.
Note:
This manual describes the appearance, installation and removal of the E160E. For the operation of
the management program, refer to the User Manual.
What Is in Your Package
The package of your E160E contains the following items:
One E160E
One Quick Start
One USB cable

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Getting to Know Your E160E
The following figure shows the appearance of the E160E. It is only for your reference. The actual
product may differ.
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nUSB Interface
It connects the E160E 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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pMicro SD Card Slot
It is where you insert the Micro Secure Digital Memory (SD) card
qExternal Antenna Jack
It connects the E160E to an external antenna.
rStrap Hole
sIndicator
It indicates the status of the E160E.
Colour Status Meaning
Green Blinking (on for 100ms and off
for 100ms; then on for 100ms
and off for 2700ms)
The E160E is powered on.
Green Blinking (on for 100ms and off
for 2900ms)
The E160E is registered to a GSM/GPRS/EDGE
network.
Blue Blinking (on for 100ms and off
for 2900ms)
The E160E is registered to a UMTS network.
Green On The E160E is connected to a GPRS/EDGE
network.
Blue On The E160E is connected to a WCDMA network.
Cyan On The E160E is connected to a HSDPA network.
- Off The E160E is removed.

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Preparation
Requirements for the Computer
To use the E160E, 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.
Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 with latest upgrades
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 E160E Ready
1. Remove the USIM/SIM card slot from the E160E.
2. Insert the USIM/SIM card into the card slot.
3. Insert the card slot into the E160E.

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Inserting the Micro SD Card (Optional)
Insert the micro SD card into the E160E, 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 E160E with a Computer
Note:
First, power on the computer. Then connect the E160E with the computer. Otherwise, the E160E
cannot be installed as normal.
1. Plug the E160E into the USB interface of the laptop or desktop computer.
You can connect the E160E 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 E160E management program is displayed
on the desktop.
Starting the Management Program
After the E160E is installed, the management program is launched automatically. Then every time
the E160E 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 E160E
Remove the E160E 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 E160E.
Note:
Before removing the management program, exit the management program.