Huawei USB modem User manual

Beeline USB-modem
Easy access to the Internet
with a Beeline USB-modem
User Manual

Thank you for choosing
Beeline USB-modem!
It is so easy to connect the modem and access the
Internet that you can do it on your own. Our step-by-
step instruction will help you make sure that you did
everything correctly.
Note:
Detailed description of USB-modem operating rules is in the “Help” section
included in the menu of the Software to be installed in the PC for work with
the modem.

Contents:
Modem information 2
System requirements 3
SIM-card installation 4
Connection of the modem to the computer 5
Recommendations on operating the modem 7
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Modem information
USB-modem Model
Huawei E 1550 HSDPA USB-modem
USB-modem packaging arrangement
• USB-modem;
• Beeline SIM-card with a special tariff plan;
• USB extension cord – 20 cm;
• Micro SDcard (option);
• User Manual;
• Warranty Certificate.
Modem Characteristics
• Easy installation;
• High speed while operating on HSDPA and UMTS standards ( up to 3.6 Mbit/sec while
downloading and 384 Kbit/sec while sending).
• Compatibility with EDGE/GPRS/GSM data transfer standards (up to 236 Kbit/sec).
• Work within the range of HSDPA/UMTS at 2100Mhz and EDGE/GPRS/GSM
(850/900/1800/1900 MHz).
• Indication of the connection status and signal power.
• Integrated connector for Micro SD memory cards.
Modem indicator
Modem availability and connection status are always evident for you – it is enough just
to look at the indicator.
Indicator status
Green light double blinking
It blinks in green light once every two seconds
It blinks in blue light once every two seconds
It glows with even green light
It glows with even blue light
It glows with even light-blue light
No indication
Meaning
Searching for the network or SIM-card absence
It is registered in 2G network.
It is registered in 3G network.
Data transfer in 2G network.
Data transfer in 3G network in accordance with UMTS technology.
Data transfer in 3G network in accordance with HSDPA technology.
No electric power supply
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System requirements
• Central Processing Unit (CPU): Pentium 4, frequency - 1GHz or higher;
• The random-access memory (RAM) of 128 Mb or higher;
• Operating system (OS): Windows XP Windows 2000, Windows Vista 32 bits,
or Mac OS 10.4. and higher;
• Universal serial bus (USB)of modem interface;
• Free space on the hard disc should be no less than 50 Mb.
• The display resolution should be 800x600 or higher (1024x768 is recommended).
Note to the system requirements:
• Improper configuration of the system may worsen the work effectiveness of your
computer with the modem.
• It is recommended to install the updating package Service Pack 2 or higher for
Windows XP operating system.
• It is recommended to install the updating package Service Pack 4 or higher for Win
dows 2000 operating system.
Data transfer rate indicators
The data transfer rate when using GPRS technology is from 14.4 Kbit/sec up to 115 Kbit/
sec. EDGE technology ensures the data transfer rate up to 384 Kbit/sec. The data transfer
rate depends on remoteness of the base station, loading of data transfer channels, voice
channels, building density, wall materials and weather conditions. On average, in the pro-
cess of using the Beeline USB-modem set, the data transfer rate may reach 200 Kbit/sec.
“Data transfer rate indicators are not the basis for return of the USB-modem set.”
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SIM-card installation
Take the holder frame of the SIM-card out of the modem. Then insert the Beeline SIM-
card into the holder frame as shown in the Figure. Make sure that the SIM-card fits right.
After that, insert the SIM-card holder frame into the modem.
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Connection of the modem to the computer
Connect the modem USB-connector to any free USB-port of the computer.
Software installation
Beeline USB-modem application’s installation will soon start automatically. In order to
successfully complete the installation, please follow the tips and do not break the con-
nection of the modem with the computer.
If the Beeline USB-modem application’s installation does not start automatically, then
install it manually:
1. Open the window “My computer” by double clicking on the icon “My Computer”
on the desktop. If there is no icon “My Computer” on the desktop, please click on
“Start” in the left lower corner of the screen and find the icon “My Computer” in
the pop-up menu. .
2. Open the disc named Beeline in the window “My computer”.
3. Find AutoRun.exe file in the opened window and run it.
4. After that follow the tips of the installation program and do not break the connection
of the modem with the computer.
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Software start
Now you can connect to the Internet network using the «Beeline USB-modem» application.
Open the application using the icon located on your computer’s desktop: double click on it
with the left button of your mouse and select the «Connection» section . During the first
installation of the modem, a message that is necessary to activate your SIM-card will appear
if you use it for the first time. In order to activate the SIM-card, click on the «Activate» key
in the pop-up window. Then click on the «Connect» button. In a few seconds you computer
will be connected to the Internet.
Work in the Internet
On your computer’s desktop, find the browser icon (usually, it is Internet Explorer denoted
by sign ), double click on it with the left button of your mouse, after that enter the
address of the Internet site you need in the field “Address”. For example, www.beeline.kg.
To leave the Internet, click on the «Disconnect» key in the «Connection» section
in the «Beeline USB-modem» application.
Extraction of the USB-modem
1. Close down the «Beeline USB-modem» software.
2. Then double click on in the message area. The dialog box «Safely remove
hardware» will appear.
3. Select the needed device and then click on «Stop».
4. When the message «The device may be safely removed», take the modem out of
the USB port.
Software deletion
Open the menu Start> select the Control Panel > then click on the Add or Remove
Programs> find the Beeline USB-modem program and click on «Remove» in order to
uninstall the program product applications.
Note:
• Before removing the product software, exit it.
• After removal of the application, restart the computer and re-install the application.
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Recommendations on operating the modem
• Always handle the modem with care, keep it in places free of dirt and dust. Do not
expose the modem to open flame or burning tobacco products.
• Always keep the modem dry.
• Do not drop the modem, do not throw it and do not try to bend or curve it.
• Do not scratch the modem and do not coat it with paint.
• Do not try to disassemble the modem. If this requirement is violated, the quality
warranty of the device will be annulled. Only the authorized personnel has the right
to do it.
• Keep the minimum distance at 1.5 cm from your body when the modem is working.
• Keep the modem at a normal temperature. The modem can work only at the following
temperatures: from - 5°C to +55°C.
• Use the approved accessories only. Do not connect the modem to incompatible devices.
Work in the Internet
• Do not use the modem in places where it is unsafe to use it or where its use is
prohibited.
• To disconnect the modem, first close all applications which use the modem, and then
disconnect the modem from the computer.
• When using the modem, please comply with all local laws, instructions, guidelines,
regulations, orders, signs and notes. It is also necessary to follow the requirements of
signs related to use of mobile telephones, since they refer to other wireless equipment
including wireless communication devices.
• Disable the modem in places where the atmosphere is potentially explosive. This
happens very rarely, but a computer can generate sparks.
• Disable the modem in places where demolitions are carried out. At construction sites,
they often use radio-controlled remote control devices for demolitions.
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• Disable the modem on board the aircraft. Wireless devices can cause interferences
with the aircraft equipment work.
• Disable the modem in medical institutions.
• Comply with the instructions and regulations of medical institutions. Disable themo
dem when you are near a medical institution. Wireless devices can cause interferences
with the work of heart pacemakers, implanted defibrillators and other medical equip
ment.
• Disable the modem near hearing aid devices. People using hearing aid devices may be
exposed to interferences near wireless communication devices.
• DO NOT ALLOW children to play with the modem. They can hurt themselves or other
people or accidentally damage the modem. The modem contains small parts with
sharp edges; one can get hurt or suffocate.
• Do not use the modem while driving a car.
• The modem is insensitive to interferences caused by sound signals.
Troubleshooting
Fault (sign) Possible cause Possible solution
The indicator does not
glow in the modem.
The indicator does not
glow with green or blue
light. The modem did not
find the Beeline network.
There are some connec-
tion errors.
The modem is not con-
nected to the computer’s
USB port.
The power signal is insuf-
ficient.
When connecting the mo-
dem to the USB port there
was no SIM-card.
Check whether the modem
is property connected
to the USB port. If the
modem does not work, try
to connect it to another
USB port.
Bring the modem to the better
reception area (for instance, to
the window). Use the exten-
sion cord.
Disconnect the modem from
the computer. Install a Beeline
SIM-card into the modem and
connect the modem to the
computer.
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«Beeline USB-modem»
application was installed
incorrectly.
Conflicts with other
programs.
Computer’s wrong USB port
for connection of the USB-
modem.
It is necessary to uninstall the
incorrectly installed application
and re-install it:
- open the menu «Start»,
- then, the menu «Settings»
- after that, the «Control Panel»,
- then the «Add or Remove
Programs»,
- select the «Beeline USB-mo
dem» in the opened window
and click on «Uninstall».
After that follow the computer’s
instructions and tips.
If it turns out to be impossible
to uninstall the program ac-
cording to such a scheme, then
read about the action proce-
dure in the instruction to your
computer or use the hotline
support of the manufacturer of
the operating system installed
in your computer.
After removal of the applica-
tion, restart the computer and
re-install the application.
For connection disable or unin-
stall other programs, which
can connect with the modem.
Connect the modem with the
port, with which it was con-
nected during installation of
the «Beeline USB-modem»
application.
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The modem will not work
with a Micro SD memory
card.
I cannot use the func-
tions of the «Account
Management» section
(«Account Checkup»,
«Payment Card Activa-
tion», etc.)
The modem is connected
with the Internet.
An inappropriate Micro SD
memory card is used.
Indicators are glowing
but I cannot access the
Internet.
The modem functions
unstably.
Insufficient sum of money
on the account balance.
The SIM-card is not
activated.
The «Beeline USB-
modem» application is
installed incorrectly or an
outside software is used.
A SIM-card other than
that one included in the
«Beeline USB-modem»
connection package is
used.
It is necessary to disconnect
from the Internet by clicking
on the «Disconnect» key in
the «Connection» section.
After that try to use the func-
tion your need in the«Account
Management» section.
The modem can work only
with those memory cards
whose volume is no more than
4 Gigabytes.
Check up the amount on your
account and if the money is
insufficient, then refill the
balance.
If you use the SIM-card for the first
time, it is necessary to activate it. In
order to activate the SIM-card, please
go to the «Account Management»
section -> «Service Management»
-> «SIM-card Activation» and
click on the «Activate» key.
It is necessary to re-install the
«Beeline USB-modem» applica-
tion. Joint action of the SIM-card,
the «Beeline USB-modem»
application and the modem in-
cluded in the connection package
is guaranteed.
To access the Internet, please
use the standard capabilities
of your operating system.
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Modem Cleaning and Maintenance
• Before cleaning and maintenance of the modem, please close all applications working
with the device and disconnect the modem from the computer.
• Clean the modem with the help of soft antistatic cloth.
• If the modem or any of its accessories does not work, please call an authorized mainte
nance center for help.
Environment Protection
Comply with the local rules of utilization of package materials, old wireless devices and
their accessories. Please promote their recycling.
SIM-Card Protection
Take all precautions to prevent electrostatic discharges when you insert or take out the
SIM-card. Do not touch the SIM-card contacts. As a precaution measure, first hold the
modem in your hands before inserting or taking out the SIM-card.
Restart after an electrostatic discharge
The software will make an attempt to bring the connection into the initial condition
if a strong electrostatic discharge causes a necessity to restart the modem. If the
software does not work after the electrostatic discharge, restart the modem program.
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Subscriber’s service telephone
0611 (for a call from a Beeline mobile telephone)
[phone] (for call from a telephone of a different
provider of mobile or fixed communications).