Huawei E166 User manual

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property of their respective holders.

Notice

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort

has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the

contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this document

do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied.

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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