Huawei E180 User manual

Quick start guide
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Copyright © 2008 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Notice
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation
of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this
document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied.
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Thank you for purchasing
Huawei E180 HSPA Rotate USB Stick.
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Note:
• This manual briefly describes 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.
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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 7
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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.
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USIM/SIM card slot
Holds the USIM/SIM card.
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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.
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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 cards are properly inserted.
Note:
•Micro SD card is an optional accessary. 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.
The other way: connect the E180 to a PC using the
USB extension cable.
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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.
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 inflammable
sand 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.
•Area indicated with the “Power off bi-direction wireless
equipment” sign.
•Area where you are generally suggested to stop the engine
of a vehicle.
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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.
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).
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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
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.
•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
manufacturer. 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.
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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.
Body Worn Operation
Important safety information regarding radio frequency radiation
(RF) exposure.
To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the device must
be used with a minimum of 1.5 cm separation from the body.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF
exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits.
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Regulatory Information
The following approvals and notices apply in specific
regions as noted.
CE Approval (European Union)
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.
* This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between
the radiator and your body when using it via USB cable.
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Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31018885
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