Huawei EC168C User manual

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Table of Contents
Getting to Know Your EC168C ............................................................ 1
Requirements for the Computer.......................................................... 4
Installation/Removal Guide ................................................................ 4
Safety Information ........................................................................... 7

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Thank you for choosing Huawei EC168C EV-DO Rev.A
Rotatable USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as the
EC168C). With the EC168C Rotate USB Stick, you can
access the Internet through wireless network at a high
speed.
Note: This manual describes the appearance, installation and removal of
the EC168C. For the operation of the management program, refer to the
User Manual.
Getting to Know Your EC168C
The following figure shows the appearance of the EC168C. It is only for your
reference. The actual product may differ.

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nMicro SD card slot
Holds the Micro SD card.
oRotatable USB connector
Connects to the USB interface of the PC.
pRF test Slot
Connects RF test cable.
qIndicator
It indicates the status of the EC168C.
On, The EC168C is powered on.
Blinking once every 2s: The EC168C is searching the network or the network
is not found.
Blinking twice every 2s: The network is found.
Blinking once every 0.2s: The EC168C is engaged in a call or a data service.

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Requirements for the Computer
To use the EC168C, the computer must meet the following requirements:
Standard USB interface.
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista.
Your computer’s hardware system should meet or exceed the recommended
system requirements for the installed version of OS.
Resolution for the display: 800 × 600 or above.
Installation/Removal Guide
On different operating systems (OSs), the installation and removal procedures
may differ. Follow the system prompts during operation.
Connecting the EC168C with a Computer
Plug the EC168C into the USB interface of the PC.

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Installing the EC168C Management Program
Connect the EC168C with the PC.
The OS automatically detects and recognizes new hardware and starts the
installation wizard.
Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.
After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for the EC168C management
program is displayed on the desktop.
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.

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Starting the Management Program
After the EC168C is installed, the management program is launched
automatically.
You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to launch the
management program.
Removing the Management Program
Choose Start > Control Panel.
Find the management program, and click Add/Remove Program to
uninstall the management program.
Note: Before removing the management program, exit the management
program.
Removing the EC168C
Double-click in the system tray. The Unplug or Eject Hardware
interface is displayed.
Select the hardware related to the EC168C and click Stop.
When the prompt "It is safe to remove the device" is displayed, remove the
EC168C.

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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 cause
danger or interference 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

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Area where the air contains chemical substances and particles (such as
granule, dust, or metal powder)
Area indicated with the "Explosives" sign
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.

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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).
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 or charge 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.

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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 manufacture.
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 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.
Regulatory Information
The following approvals and notices apply in specific regions as noted.
CE Approval (European Union)

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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).
Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless
device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to
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 watts/kilogram (W/kg)
averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported to the FCC for
this device type was compliant with this limit.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
15.19
NOTICE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada].
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
15.21
NOTICE:

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Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by (manufacturer
name) may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
15.105
NOTE: This equipment 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
equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/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 equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance

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requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB Stick slot, and
product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB Stick slot. Other application like
handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related
RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
CAUTION:
Note: If this USB Stick is intended for use in any other portable device, you are responsible
for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of Part 2.1093 of FCC rules.
This transmitter and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31019049