Huawei E166 User manual
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Table of Contents
What Is in Your Package............................................. 2
Getting to Know Your E166 ......................................... 3
Preparation .............................................................. 5
Installation/Removal Guide ......................................... 7
Safety Information ...................................................10
Acronyms and Abbreviations ......................................16
Thank you for choosing Huawei E166 HSDPA USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as
the E166). With the E166, you can access the Internet through wireless network
at a high speed.
Note: This manual describes the appearance, installation and removal of
the E166. For the operation of the management program, refer to the
User Manual.
What Is in Your Package
The package of your E166 contains the following items:
One E166
One Quick Start
One USB cable
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Getting to Know Your E166
The following figure shows the appearance of the E166. It is only for your
reference. The actual product may differ.
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nUSB Interface
It connects the E166 to a computer.
oSIM/USIM Card Slot
It is where you insert the subscriber identity module/UMTS subscriber identity
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module (SIM/USIM) card.
pMicro SD Card Slot
It is where you insert the Micro Secure Digital Memory (SD) card
qExternal Antenna Jack
It connects the E166 to an external antenna.
rStrap Hole
sIndicator
It indicates the status of the E166.
Colour Status Meaning
Green Blinking (on for 100ms and
off for 100ms; then on for
100ms and off for
2700ms)
The E166 is powered on.
Green Blinking (on for 100ms and
off for 2900ms) The E166 is registered to a
GSM/GPRS/EDGE network.
Blue Blinking (on for 100ms and
off for 2900ms) The E166 is registered to a UMTS
network.
Green On The E166 is connected to a GPRS/EDGE
network.
Blue On The E166 is connected to a WCDMA
network.
Cyan On The E166 is connected to a HSDPA
network.
- Off The E166 is removed.
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Preparation
Requirements for the Computer
To use the E166, the computer should meet the following requirements:
USB Type A Receptacle, Compatible with USB 2. 0 Full Speed.
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista.
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.
Getting Your E166 Ready
Remove the USIM/SIM card slot from the E166.
Insert the USIM/SIM card into the card slot.
Insert the card slot into the E166.
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Inserting the Micro SD Card (optional)
Insert the micro SD card into the E166, as shown in the following figure.
Note: Do not remove the micro SD card when it is being used. Removing
the card during an operation may damage the micro SD card as well as
the device, and data stored on the card may be corrupted.
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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 E166 with a Computer
Note: First, power on the computer. Then connect the E166 with the
computer. Otherwise, the E166 cannot be installed as normal.
Plug the E166 into the USB interface of the laptop or desktop computer.
You can connect the E166 to a laptop or desktop computer using the USB
cable for better signals.
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The OS automatically detects and recognises new hardware and starts the
installation wizard.
Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.
After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for the E166 management
program is displayed on the desktop.
Starting the Management Program
After the E166 is installed, the management program is launched automatically.
Then every time the E166 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.
Removing the E166
Remove the E166 directly.
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Removing the Management Program
Click Start Menu.
Click Control Panel.
Click Add/Remove Program to remove the management program of the
E166.
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
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