Huawei E180 User manual

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Table of Contents
Getting to Know the E180..................................................................................................1
Requirements for the PC.....................................................................................................3
Preparing the E180.............................................................................................................4
Installation Guide ...............................................................................................................5
Safety Information..............................................................................................................8

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Thank you for purchasing Mobile Broadband E180 HSPA Rotate
USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as the E180).
Note:
This manual briefly the preparation, the process for installing/uninstalling, and safety
precautions for using Huawei E180 HSPA Rotate USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as the E180).
You are recommended to read the manual before using the E180.
Getting to Know the E180
The following figures show the appearance of the E180. The actual product may differ.

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Micro SD card slot
Holds the Micro SD card.
USIM/SIM card slot
Holds the USIM/SIM card.
Rotatable USB connector
Connects to the USB interface of the PC.

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Indicator
Indicates the status of the E180.
Green, blinking twice every 3s: The E180 is powered on.
Green, blinking once every 3s: The E180 is registered to the GSM/GPRS/EDGE network.
Blue, blinking once every 3s: The E180 is registered to the WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA network.
Green, always on: The GPRS/EDGE connection is set up.
Blue, always on: The WCDMA connection is set up.
Cyan, always on: The HSDPA/HSUPA connection is set up.
Off: The E180 is removed from the PC.
Requirements for the PC
To use the E180, the PC must meet the following requirements:
Standard USB interface
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista.
The hardware of your PC must meet or exceed the recommended system requirements for the
installed version of OS.
Display resolution: 800 × 600 or above.

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Preparing the E180
1. Take out of the back cover of the E180.
2. Insert the USIM/SIM card and the micro SD card into the card slots. Make sure that the card is
properly inserted.
Note:
Micro SD card is an optional accessory. If the micro SD card is not provided in the package, you
can buy one yourself.
Do not remove the USIM/SIM card and the micro SD card when they are being used. Removing
the cards during an operation may damage the cards as well as the device, and data stored on
the cards may be corrupted.

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Installation Guide
The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operating system installed
on your PC. The following section takes Windows XP as an example.
Connecting the E180 with a PC
Note: Power on your PC before connecting the E180 with the PC. Otherwise, the normal installation
of the E180 may be affected.
One way: Plug the E180 into the USB interface of the PC.

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The other way: connect the E180 to a PC using the USB extension cable.
Installing the E180 Management Program
1. Connect the E180 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.

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3. Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.
4. After the program is installed, the shortcut icon of the management program is displayed on
the desktop.
Launching the Management Program
After the E180 is installed, the management program is launched automatically. Then every time the
E180 is connected to the PC, the management program is launched automatically.
You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to launch the management program.
Uninstalling the Management Program
1. Choose Start > Control Panel.
2. Find the management program, and click Add/Remove Program to uninstall the management
program.
Note: It is recommended to restart the PC after the uninstallation to ensure that the management
program is completely uninstalled.
Removing the E180
1. Double-click in the system tray. The Unplug or Eject Hardware interface is displayed.
2. Select the hardware related to the E180 and click Stop.
3. When the prompt "It is safe to remove the device" is displayed, remove the E180.
Note: Before removing the E180, exit the management program.

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