Huawei E585 User manual

Thank you for choosing HUAWEI E585 Wireless Modem
(hereinafter referred to as the E5).
The supported functions and actual appearance are subject to your product
purchased. The following pictures are provided for illustration only. For details about
your product selection, consult your service provider.
This guide briefly describes the functions of the E5. For details about how to set the
management parameters, see the Help on the web management page.
If the E5 is placed in an environment with poor ventilation, it will get heated after
used for a long time. When the E5 gets heated to a certain extent, it will switch off or
disconnect from the network automatically to protect itself. In this case, please expose
the E5 in a well-ventilated place for heat dissipation and then restart the E5.

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Getting to Know Your E5
Packing List
The package box contains the following items. If any of the items is lost or damaged,
contact your local dealer.
Quick Start
Safety
Information
Main unit Battery Data cable Charger
Some of the optional accessories are not provided in the package, you can contact your
local dealer to buy them yourself.

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Application Scenarios
The Wi-Fi device or computer can be connected to the Internet through the E5. The actual
connecting procedure depends on the operating system of the Wi-Fi device or computer.
You can perform the connection operations as prompted.
Scenario 1: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi Scenario 2: One-device access via USB
Smart phone Game machine
Digital camera
Laptop

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Scenario 3: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi and USB at the same time
Smart phone Game machine
Digital camera
Laptop

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Appearance
No. Item
1 USB port
2 microSD card slot
3 Strap hole
4 Battery button
5 Power button
6 Screen

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Screen
No. Item
1 Signal strength
2 Network
3 Wi-Fi enabled
-Number of devices connected
4 Internet connection status
5 New messages
-Number of new messages
6 Battery level
7 International roaming state
Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity

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Before You Start
Installing the SIM Card and the Battery
Install the SIM card at the card slot entrance. Ensure that the SIM card faces the direction
as shown in the following figure. Then slide in the SIM card.
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Installing the microSD card
1. Remove the rubber cap from the microSD
card slot. Then insert the microSD card into
the slot.

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2. After inserting the microSD card completely, attach the rubber cap.
Note:
The microSD card is an optional accessory. If the microSD card is not provided in the
package, you can buy one yourself.
To remove the microSD card, open the rubber cap and press the microSD card gently.
When the microSD card pops up automatically, take it out.
Do not remove the card when it is being used. Otherwise, the card and the E5 may be
damaged, and the data stored on the card may be corrupted.
Charging the Battery
Note: If you have not used the battery for a long
time, please charge it first.
Method 1: Charging by Using the Charger
Caution: Only use chargers compatible with the E5 and provided by a designated
manufacturer. Use of an incompatible charger or one from an unknown manufacturer may
cause the E5 to malfunction, fail, or could even cause a fire. Such use voids all warranties,

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whether expressed or implied, on the product.
Method 2: Charging by Connecting to a PC
Connect the E5 and PC with a compatible data cable.

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Accessing the Internet through a Wi-Fi Connection
Note: By default, the management parameters are preset on the E5 according to the
requirements of the service provider. You can follow the steps below to quickly access the
Internet. For the details about how to set the management parameters, see the Help on
the Web management page.
Step1: Power on the E5.
Step2: Establish a Wi-Fi Connection.
Step3: Access the Internet.
1. Power on the E5
Press and hold until the screen becomes
lightened. When the screen becomes lightened, it indicates that the E5 is powered on.
Note: Press and hold until the screen is off. When the screen is off, it indicates