Huawei E180 User manual

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BT Mobile Broadband Pre-Pay
USB Modem User Guide
Huawei E180
Need any help?
Please visit www.bt.com/help/mobilebroadband
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Contents
Contents
Quick Start Set-up / What’s In Your Pack 3
Getting Started 4
Step 1: Insert the SIM into your
USB Modem 4
Step 2: Insert the USB Modem and install
the BT Connection Manager software 4
Step 3: Connect to the internet 6
Step 4: Register online to manage
your account 7
Using BT Connection Manager And
Your USB Modem To Get Online 10
Your BT Mobile Broadband
Pre-Pay Account 11
How to Top up 11
Top up amounts 12
Bundles 13
Check your spend and usage 14
Low credit 14
Using abroad 15
Top up from abroad 15
Your USB Modem 16
Wi-Fi, 3G and mobile data explained 16
USB Modem indicator lights explained 17
FAQs 18
Acronyms And Abbreviations 19
Safety Information 20
Need any help? Please visit:
www.bt.com/help/mobilebroadband
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Quick Start Set-up / What’s In Your Pack
Your USB Modem box includes:
The outer pack also includes:
• BT Welcome Letter
• SIM card in small white envelope
* To nd out how to register, please see page 7.
Quick Start Set-up
The USB Modem USB cable User Guide
What’s In Your Pack
Insert the SIM
card into the
USB Modem.
Install BT Connection Manager
by following the on-screen
instructions.
Plug the USB Modem into
your PC.
Connect to the internet.
Please register your account
at bt.com/youraccount*
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Need to nd your mobile number?
Please visit:
www.bt.com/help/ndyournumber
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Getting Started
We know you’re keen to get started with BT Mobile Broadband, so
please follow these steps in the exact order shown below.
Step 1: Insert the SIM into your USB Modem
To get started, you need to insert your SIM card into the USB Modem.
You’ll nd your SIM card in a small white envelope inside the
outer packaging.
Step 2: Insert the USB Modem and install the BT Connection Manager software
You’ll need to have your laptop switched on before you plug the
USB Modem in. The USB Modem is only compatible with Windows®
operating systems.
Getting Started
i. Turn the USB
Modem face down
and slide off
the cover in the
direction shown.
ii. With the notch in the
SIM card at bottom
right, and the BT logo
upwards, slide the
SIM card into the slot.
iii. Slide the cover
back on.
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Getting Started
i. Rotate the USB connector out of the top of the USB Modem.
ii. Insert the USB Modem into a USB port on your laptop.
iii. Follow the on-screen instructions.
What’s BT Connection Manager?
BT Connection Manager allows you to connect your laptop to
the Internet using Ethernet, Wi-Fi (including your BT Home
Hub, BT Openzone, and BT FON) and the BT Mobile network
(HSPA, 3G, GPRS).
It searches for the best available network in your location and
allows you to connect to the internet.
If necessary, use the enclosed
USB cable to connect in
conned spaces.
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Getting Started
Step 3: Connect to the internet
You have a choice of how to make this rst connection to complete
the setup.
i. If you’re in range of a Wi-Fi network, you can connect using Wi-Fi.
ii. If you are out and about in an area with a mobile signal, you can
connect to the BT Mobile network using your starter credit.
Either way it will only take a few minutes.
Connect using Wi-Fi
1. Make sure you’re in range of your BT Home Hub (or similar wireless
router); also ensure it’s switched on and working. Make a note of the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Wireless Key from the grey label
on the back of the BT Home Hub or on your router.
2. Double click the BT Connection Manager icon on your desktop –
when the circular dashboard screen appears, click on the central
button to connect.
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Getting Started
Connect using the BT Mobile network
1. Make sure you’re in an area which has a mobile signal.
2. Double click the BT Connection Manager icon on your desktop.
When the circular dashboard screen appears, click on the USB
Modem icon and select BT Mobile to connect.
Step 4: Register online to manage your account
i. Register to manage your account online and to receive your
Welcome Bundle.
If you have a bt.com account (which you may use to manage your
existing BT accounts online), proceed to step ii. If you don’t have
a bt.com account, please nd your normal BT bill and go to
www.bt.com/youraccount. Select ‘Sign up’. You’ll be asked to
enter your email address, create a password, and enter your main
BT account number. This is shown on your BT bill. Once you’ve
done this, click Logout.
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Getting Started
ii. On the BT Connection Manager panel select the Your Account menu.
iii. Select the Register tab and Click here to register and you’ll be
directed to the Registration page on bt.com. Please follow the
on-screen instructions.
IMPORTANT:
During the registration process, you’ll be asked to enter your mobile
number. This is the mobile number for the SIM card which you
inserted into the USB Modem. This number is shown on a sticker on
the back of the USB Modem, on your BT Welcome Letter, and also
on the Your Account menu of BT Connection Manager. Please don’t
enter your normal mobile phone number here.
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Getting Started
After entering your number, a conrmation message will be
received on BT Connection Manager (usually within 30-60
seconds). The Alerts tab will open automatically and a message
like this will appear:
Enter this code onto the appropriate web page during registration
on bt.com. Please note that this will expire within 15 minutes.
If you enter this after the PIN has expired, you will need to start
the process again.
Congratulations! You’re now set up and ready to use BT Mobile
Broadband Pre-Pay. The Welcome Bundle means you can get going
straight away, using your laptop on the BT Mobile network.
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Using BT Connection Manager And Your USB Modem To Get Online
Using BT Connection Manager And Your
USB Modem To Get Online
Your Account: Check
your alerts, register
your account and Top up.
Also nd your
mobile number.
Wi-Fi Networks: Look at the
Wi-Fi networks available in
your location. To connect to
a network, double click on
the name.
Preferences: Congure
your preferences for
BT Connection Manager.
Connection Settings: Congure
usage alert settings and
Wi-Fi passwords.
Usage Log: Check your usage.
Wi-Fi
Click to make a
connection to Wi-Fi.
Ethernet
Click to make
a connection
to Ethernet.
Best Connection
Click to connect.
This will connect
you to the best
available network.
USB Modem
Click to make
a connection
to the BT Mobile
network.
Help Minimize the
application
Hide the
side panel
Close the
application
Hover cursor
here to check the
network you’re
connected to.
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You can manage your account online, which means you can:
• top up your account
• buy money saving bundles
• change your account PIN
• change your account alerts (to warn you when your balance is low)
• track your transaction history
How to Top up
As you come to the end of your Welcome Bundle, you’ll need to Top up.
You have the following options:
1. Top up your e-wallet online via bt.com (using any computer):
Go to www.bt.com/youraccount. Enter your bt.com username and
password, then choose from the options for bundles, amounts and
payment methods. Please ensure you select your Pre-Pay account
and also keep your credit or debit card ready as you’ll be required to
register your card before topping up.
2. Call our Automated Telephone Service on Freefone 0800 169 0850
from a UK landline. Enter your USB Modem’s mobile number and
then follow the prompts. Anyone who knows your number can Top
up your account.
Your BT Mobile Broadband Pre-Pay Account
Your BT Mobile Broadband Pre-Pay Account
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Your BT Mobile Broadband Pre-Pay Account
You can nd your Mobile Number on the back of the USB Modem
pack or on BT Connection Manager under ‘Your Account’.
3. Buy an eVoucher using cash, debit card or credit card. They can be
bought from many high street retailers displaying the top-up sign.
You must ask for an eVoucher for BT Mobile.
Denominations of £5, £10, £15, £20 and £50 are available.
On payment you will be given a receipt with your BT Mobile
eVoucher number or PIN. Simply enter this number when you
Top up online or by phone. The value of the eVoucher will be
credited to your account.
Top up amounts
If you use a credit or debit card, you can Top up in amounts from £10
to £95. If you purchase an eVoucher this can be in denominations as
described above.
Please note that your account can hold a maximum balance of £100.
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Your BT Mobile Broadband Pre-Pay Account
Bundles
Bundles are xed amounts of data which you can buy on a one-off or on a
recurring basis for a xed price. They are paid from your account balance.
• One off
These are bundles that can be purchased as and when you need
them. They are purchased from your account balance. The bundles
last for one calendar month (for example, if you buy one on 4th
June it will run until midnight on 3rd July) or until the data has been
completely used up. After the bundle expires, you will revert to the
pay-as-you-go rate, provided you have credit.
• Recurring Bundles
These are bundles that renew automatically when your current
bundle expires.
They are purchased from your account balance. If you don’t have
enough credit, BT will send an alert to remind you to Top up.
Until you Top up, you will revert to the pay-as-you-go rate,
provided you have credit.
You can buy a one-off bundle if you use up your recurring bundle
at any time.
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Check your spend and usage
Go online at www.bt.com/youraccount and your balance will be
displayed on the overview page once you log in. You can also check
your transaction history. Alternatively, you can call the Automated
Telephone Service on Freefone 0800 169 0850.
You can also check your usage on BT Connection Manager under
Usage Log.
Low credit
When you start to run out of credit, an alert will appear in the
BT Connection Manager Alerts tab. If you completely run out of credit
whilst connected to the internet using the mobile network, you will
be cut off until you next Top up. You will still be able to use Wi-Fi via
a BT Home Hub or wireless router, or your inclusive BT FON and BT
Openzone minutes.
Bundles are time-based and alerts will not inform you of this.
If a non-recurring bundle expires, you will revert to the standard
pay-as-you-go rate provided you have credit.
Alternatively, you can set data usage alerts on BT Connection Manager.
Under the Connection Settings menu, you can choose to be alerted
when you reach certain levels of usage e.g. at 80% of 1GB. To alter
these settings double click the value next to Usage Limit and Usage
Warning %.
Your BT Mobile Broadband Pre-Pay Account
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Your BT Mobile Broadband Pre-Pay Account
To set alerts on a different network select it from the drop down menu
at the bottom of the page.
Using abroad
You can use BT Mobile Broadband Pre-Pay abroad. Please note that
the cost of data is signicantly higher than in the UK. For further
information, visit www.bt.com/help/mobilebroadband. If you are a
member of BT FON, you can use your inclusive minutes at any FON
hotspot around the world. For further details, visit www.bt.com/btfon.
In addition, public Wi-Fi can be used outside the UK although these
services may be subject to usage charges, for example in hotels.
Check with the local operator for details. Wireless routers can also
be used if you know the Wireless Network (SSID) and Network key.
Top up from abroad
You can Top up online in the usual way when abroad. Alternatively, to
Top up by phone when abroad, call the Automated Telephone Service
on [phone].
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Your USB Modem
Your USB Modem
Wi-Fi, 3G and mobile data explained
The table below summarises the speed and availability of
the connection methods available on the USB Modem using
BT Connection Manager.
Wi-Fi HSDPA 3G GPRS
Speed Fixed Broadband Speeds
(Up to 8 Mbps – dependent
on line and location1)
up to 7.2
Mbps2
up to 1.8
Mbps
up to
64Kbps
Availability Your BT Home Hub/router,
plus tens of thousands of BT FON
and BT Openzone hotspots
Selected
areas2
80% UK
coverage
99.7% UK
coverage
1. Other factors include site’s distance from exchange and contention sharing (the number of active users nearby).
2. Up to 7.2Mbps download speeds are subject to contention sharing, user’s computer equipment and HSDPA
connection. Current HSDPA areas: London districts: E1, E1W, E14, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, NW1, SW1, W1, W2, W8,
W9, W10, W11, W14, WC1, WC2. Airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, London City, Southampton, Bristol,
Birmingham, East Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, Belfast City, Belfast Int., Cardiff, and Norwich.
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USB Modem indicator lights explained
Indicator is… this means…
Solid Green the USB Modem is connected to a GPRS
(GSM/GPRS/EDGE) network
Solid Blue the USB Modem is connected to a UMTS (3G) network
Solid Cyan the USB Modem is connected to a HSPA
(HSDPA/HSUPA) network
Off the USB Modem is removed and not connected
Intermittent blinking means the device is registered to, but not connected
to, the relevant network. Connect using BT Connection Manager.
Rapid Green blinking means the USB Modem is on but not registered/
connected (eg. no network coverage available).
Your USB Modem
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FAQs
FAQs
1. How do I start installation manually?
Windows® XP – click Start/Run/Browse then navigate to BTCM folder
and double click on BT logo le.
Windows® Vista – click Windows icon/Computer to view available
drives – select BTCM logo and double click.
2. How can I check how much data I’ve used?
You can check your data usage in two places: on BT Connection
Manager under Usage Log and also on bt.com. You can access
this from bt.com/youraccount.
3. How do I nd my USB Modem’s mobile number?
Your USB Modem’s mobile number is shown on a sticker on the back
of the USB Modem, on your BT Welcome Letter, and also on the Your
Account menu of BT Connection Manager.
Need any help?
Please visit www.bt.com/help/mobilebroadband
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Acronyms And Abbreviations
Acronyms And Abbreviations
3G The Third Generation mobile network
CPU Central Processing Unit
EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
HSPA High Speed Packet Access
ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
OS Operating System
PIN Personal Identication Number
RAM Random-Access Memory
RF Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation
SAR Specic 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
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Safety Information
Safety Information
Interference
Do not use your USB Modem where
prohibited or when it causes danger or
interferes with electrical devices.
Medical
• Follow any rules and regulations set
forth by hospitals and health care
facilities.
• Some wireless devices may affect the
performance of hearing aids.
• If you are using an electronic medical
device, consult a doctor or device
manufacturer to conrm whether the
radio waves affect its operation.
Fire and Explosion
Do not use in areas storing inammable or
explosive materials. Such areas include but
are not limited to the following:
• Petrol stations.
• Fuel depots
• Container/Vehicle for storing or
transporting fuels or chemical products.
• Areas where the air contains chemical
substances and particles (including
granules, dust, or metal powder).
• Areas indicated with “Explosives” signs.
• Areas indicated with “Power off
bi-direction wireless equipment” signs.
• Areas where you are instructed to stop
the engine of a vehicle.
Trafc Security
• Observe local laws and regulations while
using the USB Modem. Do not use your
USB Modem 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 USB
Modem over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area.
• Observe the rules and regulations of
airline companies. When boarding,
switch off your USB Modem – the radio
signal of the USB Modem may interfere
with the plane’s control signals.
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