Huawei E880 User manual

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Table of Contents
Getting to Know Your E880...........................................................................................................1
Requirements for the Computer.....................................................................................................3
Preparation....................................................................................................................................3
Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 6

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Thank you for choosing Huawei E880 data card (hereinafter
referred to as the E880). With the E880 data card, you can
access the Internet through wireless network at a high speed.
Note:
This manual describes the appearance, installation and removal of the E880. For the operation of
the management program, refer to the User Manual.
Getting to Know Your E880
The following figure shows the appearance of the E880. It is only for your reference. The actual
product may differ.
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ExpressCard Interface
It connects the E880 to a computer.
USIM/SIM Card Slot
It is where you insert the user identity module (USIM/SIM) card.

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pBuilt-in Aerial
Simply press the end and it will extend. We recommend you always have the aerial extended when
connected to get optimum performance. When you have finished, push it back into the ExpressCard
until it clicks.
qIndicator
It indicates the status of the E880.
Colour Status Meaning
Green Blinking (on for 100ms and off
for 100ms; then on for 100ms
and off for 2700ms)
The E880 is powered on.
Green Blinking (on for 100ms and off
for 2900ms)
The E880 is registered to a GSM/GPRS/EDGE
network.
Blue Blinking (on for 100ms and off
for 2900ms)
The E880 is registered to a UMTS network.
Green On The E880 is connected to a GPRS/EDGE network.
Blue On The E880 is connected to a WCDMA network.
Cyan On The E880 is connected to a HSPA network.
- Off The E880 is removed.

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Requirements for the Computer
To use the E880, the computer must meet the following requirements:
Equipped with ExpressCard slot.
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista.
Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 with latest upgrades
Your computer’s hardware system should meet or exceed the recommended system
requirements for the installed version of OS.
Resolution for the display: 800 × 600 or above.
Preparation
Getting Your E880 Ready
Insert the User Identity Module (UIM) card into the slot of the data card with the golden contacts
side facing downwards and the cut corner directing inwards. Follow the direction on the back of the
data card.

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Installation/Removal Guide
On different operating systems (OSs), the installation and removal procedures may differ. Follow the
system prompts during operation.
Connecting the E880 with a Computer
1. Pop up the Built-in Aerial. Simply press the end and it will extend.
2. Plug the E880 into the ExpressCard slot of a laptop.
3. Insert the supplied CD of the data card into the CD-ROM drive of the laptop.
4. The OS automatically detects and recognises new hardware and starts the installation wizard.
5. Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.

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6. After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for the E880 management program is displayed
on the desktop.
Note:
If the program does not respond, run the Setup.exe file in the CD drive path of the laptop.
Starting the Management Program
1. Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to start the management program of the E880.
2. Enter the personal identity number (PIN) code if you have enabled the PIN lock.
Removing the E880
1. Exit the management program.
2. Remove the E880.
Removing the Management Program
1. Click Start Menu.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Add/Remove Program to remove the management program of the E880.
Note:
Before removing the management program, 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 cause danger or
interference 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
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).
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

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of the others.
Care and Maintenance
It is normal that your wireless device gets hot when you use or charge 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 manufacture. 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.
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