Huawei E587 User manual

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Smart Device Simple World
Thank you for choosing HUAWEI Mobile WiFi
Supported functions and actual appearance depend on the specific models you purchased.
The illustrations are provided for your reference only. For details about the model you
selected, consult your service provider.
This guide briefly describes the functions of the Mobile WiFi. For details about how to set
management parameters, see help on the web management page.
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2011. All rights reserved.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE
ANY KIND OF WARRANTIES.

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Getting to Know HUAWEI Mobile WiFi
Connection Scenarios
A Wi-Fi device or computer can be connected to the Internet through the Mobile WiFi. The
actual connection procedure depends on the operating system of the Wi-Fi device or
computer. The connection scenarios illustrated here are for your reference.
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 Screen
2 WPS button
3 Power button
4 USB port
5 Reset button
6 SIM card slot
7 microSD card slot
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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
8 Traffic data
Connection duration

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Note:
Wi-Fi: Wireless fidelity
WPS: Wi-Fi protected setup
Traffic statistics are for your reference only. To obtain the actual traffic data, contact
your service provider.

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Before You Start
Installing the SIM Card and the Battery
Caution: Do not use any SIM card that is not standard or
is incompatible with the Mobile WiFi. Otherwise, the
Mobile WiFi may be damaged.
Insert the SIM card in the card slot. Be sure that the SIM card is facing in the right direction,
as shown in figure 2, and then slide the SIM card into the slot.
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Installing the microSD Card
Install the microSD card as shown.
Note:
The microSD card is an optional accessory. If a
microSD card did not come with your Mobile WiFi,
you may purchase one yourself.
To remove the microSD card, press in the card gently.
The microSD card will pop out for removal.
Do not remove the microSD card when it is in use.
Doing so may damage the card and the Mobile WiFi, and data stored on the card may
be lost.

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Charging the Battery
Note: If the battery has not been used for a long
time, it must be charged first.
Method 1: Using the charger
Caution: Only use chargers compatible with the
Mobile WiFi and provided by a designated
manufacturer. Use of an incompatible charger or one from an unknown manufacturer may
cause the Mobile WiFi to malfunction, fail, or could even cause a fire. Such use voids all
warranties, whether expressed or implied, on the product.
Method 2: Connecting to a PC for charging
Connect the Mobile WiFi to a PC using a compatible
data cable.

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Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi Connection
Note: By default, management parameters are preset on the Mobile WiFi according to the
requirements of the service provider. Follow the steps below to quickly access the Internet.
For the details about how to set management parameters, see help on the web
management page.
Step1: Power on the Mobile WiFi
Press and hold until the screen lights up. The
Mobile WiFi is powered on.
Note: Press and hold to power off the Mobile
WiFi.
Step 2: Establish a Wi-Fi Connection (Take a computer with Windows® XP
operating system as an example)
1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi is enabled.