Huawei EC1261 User manual

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2009. All
rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd and possible licensors. Customers shall not in
any manner reproduce, distribute, modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt,
extract, reverse engineer, lease, assign, or sublicense the said software,
unless such restrictions are prohibited by applicable laws or such actions are
approved by respective copyright holders under licenses.

Trademarks and Permissions
, HUAWEI, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Other trademarks, product, service and company names mentioned are the
property of their respective owners.
Notice
Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the
software installed, capacities and settings of local network, and may not be
activated or may be limited by local network operators or network service
providers, thus the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or
its accessories you purchase.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd reserves the right to change or modify any
information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice or
obligation.
NO WARRANTY
THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”. EXCEPT AS
REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE MADE IN RELATION TO THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO CASE
SHALL HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS,
BUSINESS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS.

Import and Export Regulations
Customers shall comply with all applicable export or import laws and
regulations and will obtain all necessary governmental permits and licenses in
order to export, re-export or import the product mentioned in this manual
including the software and technical data therein.

i
Table of Contents
Getting to Know the EC1261.............................................................. 1
Requirements for the PC.................................................................... 5
Preparing the EC1261 ....................................................................... 5
Installation Guide............................................................................. 8
Safety Information ..........................................................................14

1
Thank you for purchasing HUAWEI EC1261 EVDO
Rev.A USB Stick.
Note:
This manual briefly describes the preparation, the process for
installing/uninstalling, and safety precautions for using Huawei EC1261
EVDO Rev.A USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as the EC1261).
You are recommended to read the manual before using the EC1261.
Getting to Know the EC1261
The following figures show the appearance of the EC1261. The actual product
may differ.

1
2
3
nUSB Interface
It connects the EC1261 to a computer.
2

3
oIndicator
Indicates the status of the EC1261.
On: The EC1261 is powered on.
Blinking once every 2s: The EC1261 is searching the network or the
network is not found.
Blinking twice every 2s: The network is found.
Blinking once every 0.2s: The EC1261 is engaged in a call or data service.
pEarphone Interface
Connects the earphone.

4
sMicro SD card slot
Holds the Micro SD card.
qStrap Hole
rUIM card slot
Holds the UIM card.

5
Requirements for the PC
To use the EC1261, the PC must meet the following requirements:
Standard USB interface.
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista.
Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 with latest upgrades
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 EC1261
1. Take out of the back cover of the EC1261.

2. Insert the UIM card and the Micro SD card into the card slots. Make sure
that the cards are properly inserted.
Note:
Micro SD card is an optional accessary. If the Micro SD card is not
provided in the package, you can buy one yourself.
6

7
Do not remove the UIM 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.

8
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 EC1261 with a PC
Note:
Power on your PC before connecting the EC1261 with the PC. Otherwise, the
normal installation of the EC1261 may be affected.
One way: Plug the EC1261 into the USB interface of the PC.

9

The other way: connect the EC1261 to a PC using the USB extension
cable.
Installing the EC1261 Management Program
1. Connect the EC1261 with the PC.
2. The OS automatically detects and recognizes new hardware and starts
the installation wizard.
10

11
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.
Starting the Management Program
After the EC1261 is installed, the management program is launched
automatically. Then every time the EC1261 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 EC1261
1. Double-click in the system tray. The Unplug or Eject Hardware
interface is displayed.
2. Select the hardware related to the EC1261 and click Stop.
12

13
3. When the prompt "It is safe to remove the device" is displayed, remove
the EC1261.
Note:
Before removing the EC1261, exit the management program.

14
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.

15
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).