Huawei E173Z-6 User manual

Thank you for choosing the Mobile Broadband USB
Stick. With your USB Stick, you can access a wireless
network at high speed.
Note:
This manual describes the appearance of the USB Stick, as well as the procedures for
preparation, installation, and removal. For operation details about the management
program, see the online help included in the management program.
Getting to Know Your USB Stick
The following figure shows the appearance of the USB Stick. It is provided only for
your reference. The actual product may be different.
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USB Connector
It connects the USB Stick to a PC.
Strap Hole
You can tie the cap and the USB Stick together by threading a strap through the
strap holes, so that the cap will not be easily lost.
Indicator
It indicates the status of the USB Stick.
Green, blinking twice every 3s: The USB Stick is powered on.
Green, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick is registering with a 2G network.
Blue, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick is registering with a 3G/3G+ network.
Green, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 2G network.
Blue, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G network.
Cyan, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G+ network.
Off: The USB Stick is removed.
SIM/USIM Card Slot
It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module
(USIM) card.
MicroSD Card Slot
It holds a microSD card.
Getting Your USB Stick Ready
1. Slide the front cover to remove it from the USB Stick.
2. Insert the SIM/USIM card and the microSD card into the corresponding card slots,
as shown in the following figure.
3. Replace the front cover and slide it into place.

Note:
The microSD card is an optional accessory. If it is not provided in the package,
you can buy one yourself.
Ensure that the beveled edge of the SIM/USIM card is properly aligned with that
of the SIM/USIM card slot and the microSD card is inserted according to the
direction as labeled on the microSD card slot.
Do not remove the microSD or SIM/USIM card when the card is in use. Otherwise,
the card as well as your USB Stick may get damaged and the data stored on the
card may be corrupted.
Installation/Removal Guide
The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operating
system (OS) installed on your PC. The following sections take Windows XP as an
example.
Connecting the USB Stick to a PC
Plug the USB Stick into the USB port of your PC.
The other way: connect the USB stick to a PC using the USB extension cable.
Installing the USB Stick Management Program
1. Connect the USB Stick with the PC.
2. The OS automatically detects and recognizes the new hardware and starts the
installation wizard.
Note:
If the auto-run program does not respond, find the AutoRun.exe file in the driver
path. Then double-click AutoRun.exe to run the program.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions of the installation wizard.
4. After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for the management program
appears on the desktop.
Starting the Management Program
After being installed, the management program starts automatically. Then every
time the USB Stick is connected to the PC, the management program starts
automatically.
You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to start the management

program.
Removing the USB Stick
1. Double-click in the notification area. Then the Unplug or Eject Hardware
dialog box appears.
2. Select the corresponding hardware and then click Stop.
3. When the message "It is safe to remove the device" appears, remove the USB
Stick.
Uninstalling the Management Program
1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
2. Find the management program and click Remove to uninstall the management
program.
Note:
Exit the management program before uninstalling it.
Version: V100R001_03 Part Number: 31010DDD