Huawei E1831 User manual

Thank you for choosing the Mobile Broadband USB
Slider. With your USB Slider, you can access a wireless
network at high speed.
Note:
This manual describes the appearance of the USB Slider, 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 Slider
The following figure shows the appearance of the USB Slider. It is provided only for your
reference. The actual product may be different.
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nUSB Connector
It connects the USB Slider to a PC.
oSlider
Press and slide the slider to extend or retract the USB Connector, as shown in the following
figure.
pMicroSD Card Slot
It holds a microSD card.
qIndicator
It indicates the status of the USB Slider.
zGreen, blinking twice every 3s: The USB Slider is powered on.
zGreen, blinking once every 3s: The USB Slider is registering with a 2G network.
zBlue, blinking once every 3s: The USB Slider is registering with a 3G/3G+ network.
zGreen, solid: The USB Slider is connected to a 2G network.
zBlue, solid: The USB Slider is connected to a 3G network.
zCyan, solid: The USB Slider is connected to a 3G+ network.
zOff: The USB Slider is removed.
rSIM/USIM Card Slot
It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)
card.
Getting Your USB Slider Ready
Installing the SIM/USIM Card
1. Slide the back cover to remove it from the USB Slider.
2. Insert the SIM/USIM card into the corresponding card slots, as shown in the following
figure.
3. Replace the back cover and slide it into place.
Installing the microSD Card
Insert the microSD card into the USB Slider, as shown in the following figure.

Note:
zThe microSD card is an optional accessory. If it is not provided in the package, you can
buy one yourself.
zEnsure 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.
zDo not remove the microSD or SIM/USIM card when the card is in use. Otherwise, the
card as well as your USB Slider 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 Slider to a PC
Push the slider on the side of the USB Slider to fully extend the USB connector. Then plug
the USB Slider into the USB port of your PC.
Installing the USB Slider Management Program
1. Connect the USB Slider 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 Slider 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 Slider
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 Slider.
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_01 Part Number: 3101****