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

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that the E5 is powered off.
2. Establish a Wi-Fi Connection (Taking a PC for
Example)
1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi function is enabled.
2. Select Start > Control Panel > Network
Connections > Wireless Network Connection.
Note: To set up a Wi-Fi connection, the PC must be
configured with a wireless network adapter. If
Wireless Network Connection is displayed, the
wireless network adapter is available.
Otherwise, you need to check your wireless
network adapter.
3. Click View available wireless networks to
display the wireless network list.
4. Select the network whose SSID is the
same as that of the E5, and then click .

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Note:
If the encryption parameter is already set for the E5, the Wireless Network Connection
dialog box is displayed and requires the network key and confirmation.
The SSID and key label is attached on the E5.
Wait until the wireless connection icon is displayed in the status area in the lower right
corner of the screen. Then, you can connect your PC to the E5.
3. Access the Internet
After you establish a Wi-Fi connection successfully, you can access the Internet in either of

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the following two modes. By default, the mode is Auto.
Mode Operations
Auto
After the E5 is powered on, it can automatically connect to the
Internet when data transmission is required. If data transmission is not
performed over a period of time, the E5 automatically disconnects
from the Internet
Manual
Launch the web management page to connect to, or disconnect from,
the network as prompted.
Note:
You can launch the web management page to select the mode of accessing the
Internet.
If the E5 accesses the roaming network, the E5 automatically disconnects from the
established network connection. While in the roaming network, you can only launch
the web management page to establish or disconnect a network connection.

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Accessing the Web Management Page
1. Make sure that the connection between the E5 and the Client is proper.
2. Start the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
3. Enter the password, and then click Log in.
Note: The default password is admin.
Verifying the PIN Code
When the PIN code protection is enabled, you need launch the web management page
and then enter the correct PIN code as prompted. Both the PIN and PUK are delivered with
the SIM card. For details, consult your service provider.
Sharing Data Stored on the microSD card
After the microSD card is inserted, you can store data on the card or share the data stored
on the card on the web management page.
1. Insert the microSD card.
2. Access the web management page.

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3. Click SD Card to manage the data stored on the microSD card.
SMS
You can enjoy the short message (SMS) service on the web management page.
1. Access the web management page.
2. Click SMS to view, create, reply, or send a message.

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Daily Use
Saving Power mode
If no operation is performed on the E5 for a while, the screen is off.
If the E5 has not been accessed for 30 minutes by default, the E5 changes to the deep
sleep state.
When the E5 is in the deep sleep state, you can press any key to activate the Wi-Fi function.
If the E5 is activated, the screen becomes lightened.
Restoring the Factory Defaults
If you forget the changes you made to some settings,
you can choose to restore the factory defaults .
To restore the factory defaults, press and hold the RESET
button until the screen is off. All factory default
settings are successfully restored.
Note: After this operation, all personal configuration settings are deleted and all

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web-based management settings and parameters are restored to their default values.
Tips
If you cannot use the E5 properly, you can try the following ways:
See Help on the web management page.
Restart the E5.
Restore the factory defaults.
Contact your service provider.

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Example: Wi-Fi Connection to Game Machine (PSP)
1. Turn on the PSP WLAN switch.
2. Select Settings > Network Settings.
3. Select Infrastructure Mode to
connect your local Wi-Fi access
point.
4. Select New Connection to specify a
mnemonic connection name (such
as MyE5).
5. Select Scan to detect networks in
range. Then the access point list is
displayed.

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6. Select the SSID same as that of the
E5. Then press the >button
consecutively to confirm the SSID
and input the Wi-Fi key.
SSID: The Wi-Fi name of the E5.
WEP: The Wi-Fi key of the E5
The default SSID and key label is
attached on the E5.
7. Press the >button to continue, and
then press Xto save settings.
8. Select Test Connection to check the
connection. If the test succeeds,
congratulations! You're online!
9. Now, you can go to Internet
Browser.

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Example: Wi-Fi Connection to Smart Phone (iPhone)
1. Select Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi on.
2. Automatically detect networks in range, and
then display the access point list.
3. Select a network whose name is the same as
that of the E5.
4. If necessary, enter a password and tap Join.
(Networks requiring a password appear with a
lock icon.)
Note: The Wi-Fi Clients such as iTouch, PS3, and
NDS can also access Internet via the E5. For details
about the operation, follow the user guides of the
Wi-Fi Clients.