Huawei E176G User manual

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Table of Contents
Getting to Know the E176G...........................................................................................................1
Requirements for the PC ................................................................................................................ 3
Preparing the E176G......................................................................................................................3
Installation Guide...........................................................................................................................5
Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 8
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Thank you for purchasing Mobile Broadband E176G USB
Stick.
Note:
This manual briefly describes the preparation, the process for installing/uninstalling, and safety
precautions for using Mobile Broadband E176G USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as the
E176G).
You are recommended to read the manual before using the E176G.
Getting to Know the E176G
The following figures show the appearance of the E176G. The actual product may differ.
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USB Interface
Connects to the USB interface of the PC.
USIM/SIM card slot
Holds the USIM/SIM card.
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Micro SD card slot
Holds the Micro SD card.
External Antenna Jack
Connects to an external antenna.
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Indicator
Indicates the status of the E176G.
Green, blinking twice every 3s: The E176G is powered on.
Green, blinking once every 3s: The E176G is registered to the GSM/GPRS/EDGE network.
Blue, blinking once every 3s: The E176G is registered to the WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA network.
Green, always on: The GPRS/EDGE connection is set up.
Blue, always on: The WCDMA connection is set up.
Cyan, always on: The HSDPA/HSUPA connection is set up.
Off: The E176G is removed from the PC.
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Requirements for the PC
To use the E176G, the PC must meet the following requirements:
Standard USB interface.
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista.
The hardware of your PC must meet or exceed the recommended system requirements for the
installed version of OS.
Display resolution: 800 × 600 or above.
Preparing the E176G
Inserting the USIM/SIM Card
Insert the USIM/SIM card into the card slots. Make sure that the cards are properly inserted.
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Inserting the Micro SD Card
Insert the micro SD card into the E176G, as shown in the following figure.
Note:
Micro SD card is an optional accessory. If the micro SD card is not provided in the package, you
can buy one yourself.
Do not remove the USIM/SIM card and the micro SD card when they are being used. Removing
the cards during an operation may damage the cards as well as the device, and data stored on
the cards may be corrupted.
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Installation Guide
The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operating system installed
on your PC. The following section takes Windows XP as an example.
Connecting the E176G with a PC
Note:
Power on your PC before connecting the E176G with the PC. Otherwise, the normal installation of
the E176G may be affected.
One way: Plug the E176G into the USB interface of the PC.
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The other way: connect the E176G to a PC using the USB extension cable.
Installing the E176G Management Program
1. Connect the E176G with the PC.
2. The OS automatically detects and recognizes 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 prompts of the installation wizard.
4. After the program is installed, the shortcut icon of the management program is displayed on
the desktop.
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Launching the Management Program
After the E176G is installed, the management program is launched automatically. Then every time
the E176G 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.
Uninstalling the Management Program
1. Choose Start > Control Panel.
2. Find the management program, and click Add/Remove Program to uninstall the management
program.
Note:
It is recommended to restart the PC after the uninstallation to ensure that the management
program is completely uninstalled.
Removing the E176G
1. Double-click in the system tray. The Unplug or Eject Hardware interface is displayed.
2. Select the hardware related to the E176G and click Stop.
3. When the prompt "It is safe to remove the device" is displayed, remove the E176G.
Note:
Before removing the E176G, 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 causes danger or it
interferes 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 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 manufacturer. 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 radio frequency 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.
Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31010AFC
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