Huawei E173 User manual

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Table of Contents
Getting to Know the E173 ................................... 1
Requirements for the PC .................................... 3
Installing the SIM/USIM and mircoSD Card ........ 3
Installation Guide ................................................ 4
Warnings and Precautions.................................. 7
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Thank you for purchasing
Huawei E173 USB Stick.
Note:
zThis manual briefly describes the preparation,
the process for installing/uninstalling, and
safety precautions for using Huawei E173 USB
Stick (hereinafter referred to as the E173).
zYou are recommended to read the manual
before using the E173.
Getting to Know the E173
The following figures show the appearance of the
E173. The actual product may differ.
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nUSB Interface
It connects the E173 to a computer.
oStrap Hole
You can tie the cap and the USB Stick together by
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threading a strap through the strap holes, so that
the cap will not be easily lost.
pIndicator
It indicates the status of the USB Stick.
zGreen, blinking twice every 3s: The USB Stick
is powered on.
zGreen, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick
is registering with a 2G network.
zBlue, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick is
registering with a 3G network.
zGreen, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a
2G network.
zBlue, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a
3G network.
zOff: The USB Stick is removed.
qSIM/USIM Card Slot
It holds a Subscriber Identity Module
(SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)
card.
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rMicroSD card slot
Holds the MicroSD card.
Requirements for the PC
To use the E173, the PC must meet the following
requirements:
zWindows 2000 SP4,Windows XP SP2/ SP3,
Windows Vista (32 bit & 64 bit),Windows 7 and
MAC OS 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 with latest
upgrades
zSupports standard USB
Installing the SIM/USIM and
mircoSD Card
1. Slide 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 slide it into place.
Note:
zThe microSD card is an optional accessory. If it
is not provided in the package, you can buy
one yourself.
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zEnsure 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.
zDo 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 Guide
The procedure for installing the Reliance 3G
program depends on the operating system
installed in your PC. The following section takes
Windows XP as an example.
Connecting the E173 with a PC
Note:
Power on your PC before connecting the E173
with the PC. Otherwise, the normal installation of
the E173 may be affected.
One way: Plug the E173 into the USB interface
of the PC.
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The other way: connect the E173 to a PC using
the USB extension cable.
Installation
1. Connect the E173 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 prompts of the installation wizard.
4. After the program is installed, the shortcut icon
of the Reliance 3G will be displayed on the
desktop.
Starting the Reliance 3G Dialer
After the E173 is installed, the Reliance 3G Dialer
will be launched automatically. Then every time
the E173 is connected to the PC, the Reliance 3G
Dialer will be launched automatically.
You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the
desktop to launch the Reliance 3G Dailer.
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Uninstallation
1. Choose Start > Control Panel> Add or
Remove Programs.
2. Find the Reliance 3G and click Remove to
uninstall it.
OR
3. Choose Start > All Programs > Reliance 3G >
Uninstall
Note:
It is recommended to restart the PC after the
uninstallation to ensure that the Reliance 3G
program is completely uninstalled.
Unplug the E173
1. Double-click in the system tray. The
Unplug or Eject Hardware interface is
displayed.
2. Select the hardware related to the E173 and
click Stop.
3. When the prompt "It is safe to remove the
device" is displayed, remove the E173.
Note:
Before unplugging the E173, exit the Reliance 3G
dialer.
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