Huawei E169 User manual

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Table of Contents
What Is in Your Package .................................................................................. 1
Getting to Know Your E169 Mobile Broadband modem .................................. 2
Preparation ....................................................................................................... 4
Installation/Removal Guide.............................................................................. 5
Warnings and Precautions................................................................................ 8
Acronyms and Abbreviations ......................................................................... 13

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Thank you for choosing Huawei E169 HSDPA USB Stick
Mobile Broadband modem (hereinafter referred to as the
E169).
With the E169, you can access the Internet through
wireless network at a high speed.
Note: This manual describes the appearance, installation and removal of
the E169. For the operation of the management program, refer to the
User Manual.
What Is in Your Package
The package of your E169 contains the following items:
One E169 Mobile Broadband modem
One Quick Start
One USB cable

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Getting to Know Your E169 Mobile Broadband
modem
The following figure shows the appearance of the E169. It is only for your
reference. The actual product may differ.
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USB Interface
It connects the E169 to a computer.

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SIM/USIM Card Slot
It is where you insert the subscriber identity module/UMTS subscriber identity
module (SIM/USIM) card.
Indicator
It indicates the status of the E169.
Colour
Status
Meaning
Green
Blinking (on for 100ms and
off for 100ms; then on for
100ms and off for 2700ms)
The E169 is powered on.
Green
Blinking (on for 100ms and
off for 2900ms)
The E169 is registered to a GPRS
(GSM/GPRS/EDGE) network.
Blue
Blinking (on for 100ms and
off for 2900ms)
The E169 is registered to a UMTS
(WCDMA/HSDPA) network.
Green
On
The E169 is connected to a GPRS
network.
Blue
On
The E169 is connected to a WCDMA
network.
Cyan
On
The E169 is connected to a HSDPA
network.
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Off
The E169 is removed.
Micro SD Card Slot
It is where you insert the Micro Secure Digital Memory (SD) card
External antenna jack (accessory)
It connects the E169 to an external antenna.

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Preparation
Requirements for the Computer
To use the E169, the computer must meet the following requirements:
USB Type A Receptacle, Compatible with USB 2. 0 Full Speed.
CPU: 133 MHz or above. 500 MHz or above is recommended.
Memory: 128 MB RAM or above.
Free space on the hard disk: 50 MB or above.
Windows XP/2000/Vista is installed.
Resolution for the display: 800 × 600 or above. 1024 × 768 is recommended.
Getting Your E169 Ready
Remove the UMTS USIM/SIM card slot from the E169.
Insert the USIM/SIM card into the card slot.
Insert the card slot into the E169.

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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 E169 with a Computer
Note: First, power on the computer. Then connect the E169 with the
computer. Otherwise, the E169 cannot be installed as normal.
Plug the E169 into the USB interface of the laptop or desktop computer.
You can connect the E169 to a laptop or desktop computer using the USB
cable for better signals.

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The OS automatically detects and recognises new hardware and starts the
installation wizard.
Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.
After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for the E169 management
program is displayed on the desktop.
Starting the Management Program
Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to start the management
program of the E169.
When the SP Code prompt appears, enter the SP Code ''broadband''.
Enter the personal identity number (PIN) code if you have enabled the PIN
lock.
Removing the E169
Remove the E169 directly.

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Removing the Management Program
Click Start Menu.
Click Control Panel.
Click Add/Remove Program to remove the management program of the
E169.
Note: Before removing the management program, exit the management
program.

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Warnings and Precautions
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

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Area where the air contains chemical substances and particles (such as
granule, dust, or metal powder)
Area indicated with the "Explosives" sign
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.

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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).
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 vapour 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

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considerably low or high temperature.
Use only accessories of the wireless device approved by the manufacture.
Contact the authorized service centre 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 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

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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).
Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless
device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to
the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted
requirement for safe exposure.
The SAR limit adopted by the USA and Canada is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg)
averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported to the FCC for
this device type was compliant with this limit.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
* 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
3G
The Third Generation
CPU
Central Processing Unit
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
RAM
Random-Access Memory
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