Huawei HiLink E3131 User manual

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Thank you for choosing the Mobile Broadband USB Stick. With your USB
Stick, you can access a wireless network at high speed.
Note:
This manual describes the appearance of the USB Stick, 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 Stick
The following figure shows the appearance of the USB Stick. It is provided only for your reference. The actual product may
be different.
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USB Connector
It connects the USB Stick to a PC.
Strap Hole
Youcantiethe capandtheUSBSticktogetherbythreadingastrapthrough thestrap holes, sothat the cap will not be easily
lost.
Indicator
It indicates the status of the USB Stick.
 Green, blinking twice every 3s: The USB Stick is powered on.
 Green, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick is registering with a 2G network.
 Blue, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick is registering with a 3G/3G+ network.
 Green, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 2G network.
 Blue, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G network.
 Cyan, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G+ network.
 Off: The USB Stick is removed.
 SIM/USIM Card Slot
It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
microSD Card Slot
It holds a microSD card.

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Getting Your USB Stick Ready
1. Open the front cover to remove it from the USB Stick.
2. Insert the SIM/USIM card and the microSD card into the corresponding card slots, as shown in the following figure.
3. Replace the front cover and click it into place.
Note:
 The microSD card is an optional accessory. If it is not provided in the package, you can buy one yourself.
 Ensure 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.Do not remove the microSD or SIM/USIM card
when the card is in use. Otherwise, the card as well as your USB Stick 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 Stick to a PC
Plug the USB Stick into the USB port of your PC.
Installing the USB Stick Management Program
1. Connect the USB Stick 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.

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Starting the Management Program
After being installed, the management program starts automatically. Then every time the USB Stick 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 Stick
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 Stick.
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.
Huawei-e3131 Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31010HRJ