Huawei EC150 User manual

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Table of Contents
Getting to Know the EC150 ......................................1
Requirements for the PC............................................2
Inserting Micro SD Card into EC150...........................3
Installation Guide ......................................................4
Warnings and Precautions .........................................7
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Thank you for purchasing Huawei
EC150 USB Stick.
Note:
zThis manual briefly describes the preparation, the
process for installing/uninstalling, and safety
precautions for using Huawei EC150 USB Stick
(hereinafter referred to as the EC150).
zYou are recommended to read the manual before
using the EC150.
Getting to Know the EC150
The following figures show the appearance of the
EC150. The actual product may differ.
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nUSB Interface
It connects the EC150 to a computer.
oIndicator
Indicates the status of the EC150.
zOn: The EC150 is powered on.
zBlinking once every 2s: The EC150 is searching
the network or the network is not found.
zBlinking twice every 2s: The network is found.
zBlinking once every 0.2s: The EC150 is engaged in
data service.
pMicro SD card slot
Holds the Micro SD card.
Requirements for the PC
To use the EC150, the PC must meet the following
requirements:
zStandard USB interface.
zWindows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows
7,Windows Vista
zMac 10.4,10.5,10.6
zThe hardware of your PC must meet or exceed
the recommended system requirements for the
installed version of OS.
zDisplay resolution: 800 × 600 or above.
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Inserting Micro SD Card into EC150
1. Take out the back cover of EC150.
2. Insert the Micro SD card into the card slot as
shown in the fig. below. Make sure that the card
is properly inserted.
Note:
zMicro SD card is an optional accessory. If the
Micro SD card is not provided in the package, you
can buy one yourself.
zDo not remove the Micro SD card when using
EC150. Removing the card during an operation
may damage the card as well as the device, and
data stored on the card may be corrupted.
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Installation Guide
The procedure for installing the Reliance Netconnect
program depends on the operating system installed in
your PC. The following section takes Windows XP as
an example.
Connecting the EC150 with a PC
Note:
Power on your PC before connecting the EC150 with
the PC. Otherwise, the normal installation of the
EC150 may be affected.
One way: Plug the EC150 into the USB interface of
the PC.
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The other way: connect the EC150 to a PC using the
USB extension cable.
Installation
1. Connect the EC150 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 Reliance Netconnect will be displayed on the
desktop.
Starting the Reliance Netconnect Dialer
After the EC150 is installed, the Reliance Netconnect
will be launched automatically. Then every time the
EC150 is connected to the PC, the Reliance
Netconnect will be launched automatically.
You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the
desktop to launch the Reliance Netconnect.
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Uninstallation
1. Choose Start > Control Panel> Add or Remove
Programs.
2. Find the Reliance Netconnect-Broadband+, and
click Remove to uninstall it.
OR
3. Choose Start > All Programs > Reliance
Netconnect – Broadband+ > Uninstall
Note:
It is recommended to restart the PC after the
uninstallation to ensure that the Reliance Netconnect
program is completely uninstalled.
Unplug the EC150
1. Double-click in the system tray. The Unplug
or Eject Hardware interface is displayed.
2. Select the hardware related to the EC150 and
click Stop.
3. When the prompt "It is safe to remove the
device" is displayed, remove the EC150.
Note:
Before unplugging the EC150, exit the Reliance
Netconnect dialer.
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Warnings and Precautions
This section contains important information pertaining to the
operating instructions of your device. It also contains
information about how to use your device safely. Read this
information carefully before using the device.
Electronic Device
Do not use your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not
use the device when using the device causes danger or
interference with electronic devices.
Medical Device
zFollow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and
health care facilities. Do not use your device when using the
device is prohibited.
zSome wireless devices may affect the performance of
hearing aids or pacemakers. For any such problems, consult
your service provider.
zIf you are using an electronic medical device, consult the
doctor or the device manufacturer to confirm whether radio
waves affect the operation of this device.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Do not use your device in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, and comply with all signs and instructions. Areas
that may have potentially explosive atmospheres include the
areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine. Triggering of sparks in such areas could cause
an explosion or a fire, resulting in bodily injuries or even
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deaths. Do not use your device at refuelling points such as
service stations. Comply with restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas, and
chemical plants. In addition, adhere to restrictions in areas
where blasting operations are in progress. Before using the
device, watch out for areas that have potentially explosive
atmospheres that are often, but not always, clearly marked.
Such locations include areas below the deck on boats,
chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal
powders. Ask the manufacturers of vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) whether this device
can be safely used in their vicinity.
Traffic Security
zObserve local laws and regulations while using the device.
To prevent accidents, do not use your wireless device while
driving.
zRF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles.
For more information, consult the vehicle manufacturer.
zIn a motor vehicle, do not place the device over the air bag
or in the air bag deployment area. Otherwise, the device
may hurt you owing to the strong force when the air bag
inflates.
zDo not use your device while flying in an aircraft and before
boarding an aircraft. Using wireless devices in an aircraft
may cause danger to the operation of the aircraft and
disrupt the wireless telephone network. It may also be
considered illegal.
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Operating Environment
zDo not use the device in dusty, damp, and dirty places or
places with magnetic fields. Otherwise, it may result in
malfunction of the circuit.
zOn a stormy day with thunder, do not use your device when
it is being charged, to prevent any danger caused by
lightning.
zWhile using the device, observe the local laws and
regulations, and respect others privacy and legal rights.
Safety of Children
Comply with all precautions with regard to children's safety.
Letting the child play with your device or its accessories, which
may include parts that can be detached from the device, may
be dangerous, as it may present a choking hazard. Ensure that
small children are kept away from the device and accessories.
Accessories
Use the accessories delivered only by the manufacturer. Using
accessories of other manufacturers or vendors with this device
model may invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to
the device, result in the non-operation of the device, and cause
danger.
Contact the authorized service center for
Any abnormity of the wireless device or
Accessories.
Cleaning and Maintenance
It is normal that your wireless device gets hot when you use or
charge it. Before you clean or maintain the wireless device,
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stop all applications and disconnect the wireless device from
your PC.
zUse your wireless device and accessories with care and in a
clean environment. Keep the wireless device away from a
fire or a lit cigarette.
zProtect your wireless device and accessories from water and
vapour, and keep them dry.
zDo 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 detergent, powder, or
other chemical agents (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean
the device.
zKeep the ambient temperature between -10℃to +45
℃for using the device.
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).
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless device has a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves
recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines are
developed by the independent scientific organization
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
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Protection (ICNIRP) and include safety margins designed to
assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (United
States): Before a wireless device model is available for sale to
the public, it must be tested and certified by the FCC that it
does not exceed the limit established by the
government-adopted requirement for safe exposure.
The SAR limit adopted by the USA and Canada is 1.6 W/kg
averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value
reported to the FCC for this device type is compliant with this
limit.
Body Worn Operation
Important safety information regarding radiofrequency (RF)
radiation exposure is as follows:
zTo ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines, the
device must be used with a minimum of 2.5 cm distance
from the body.
zFailure to observe these instructions could result in your RF
exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits.
FCC Statement
* This device should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body when
you use the device via a USB cable.
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NOTICE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with
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RSS-210 of Industry Canada].
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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NOTICE:
Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly
approved by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. may void the FCC
authorization to operate this device.
15.105
NOTE:
This device has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by connecting or
disconnecting the device to a PC, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by adopting one or more of the
following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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zIncrease the distance between the device and the receiver.
zConnect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician
for help.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this device.
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