Huawei E176 User manual
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Table of Contents
Getting to Know the E176 ....................................................................... 1
Requirements for the PC ......................................................................... 4
Preparing the E176 ................................................................................ 4
Installation Guide .................................................................................. 6
Safety Information................................................................................10
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Thank you for purchasing Huawei E176 HSPA USB
Stick.
Note:
This manual briefly describes the preparation, the process for
installing/uninstalling, and safety precautions for using Huawei E176 HSPA
USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as the E176).
You are recommended to read the manual before using the E176.
Getting to Know the E176
The following figures show the appearance of the E176. The actual product may
differ.
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4
5
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USB Interface
Connects to the USB interface of the PC.
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USIM/SIM card slot
Holds the USIM/SIM card.
3
Micro SD card slot
Holds the Micro SD card.
4
RF Test slot
Connects to RF cable for RF test.
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Indicator
Indicates the status of the E176.
Green, blinking twice every 3s: The E176 is powered on.
Green, blinking once every 3s: The E176 is registered to the
GSM/GPRS/EDGE network.
Blue, blinking once every 3s: The E176 is registered to the WCDMA/HSDPA
network.
Green, always on: The GPRS/EDGE connection is set up.
Blue, always on: The WCDMA connection is set up.
Cyan, always on: The HSDPA connection is set up.
Off: The E176 is removed from the PC.
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Requirements for the PC
To use the E176, the PC must meet the following requirements:
Standard USB interface.
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista.
The hardware of your PC must meet or exceed the recommended system
requirements for the installed version of OS.
Display resolution: 800 × 600 or above.
Preparing the E176
Inserting the USIM/SIM Card
Insert the USIM/SIM card into the card slots. Make sure that the cards are
properly inserted.
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Inserting the Micro SD Card
Insert the micro SD card into the E176, as shown in the following figure.
Note:
Micro SD card is an optional accessory. If the micro SD card is not provided in
the package, you can buy one yourself.
Do not remove the USIM/SIM card and the micro SD card when they are being
used. Removing the cards during an operation may damage the cards as well
as the device, and data stored on the cards may be corrupted.
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Installation Guide
The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operating
system installed on your PC. The following section takes Windows XP as an
example.
Connecting the E176 with a PC
Note:
Power on your PC before connecting the E176 with the PC. Otherwise, the normal
installation of the E176 may be affected.
One way: Plug the E176 into the USB interface of the PC.
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The other way: connect the E176 to a PC using the USB extension cable.
Installing the E176 Management Program
1. Connect the E176 with the PC.
2. The OS automatically detects and recognizes new hardware and starts the
installation wizard
Note:
If the auto-run program does not respond, find the AutoRun.exe file in the driver
path. Then double-click AutoRun.exe to run the program.
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3. Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.
4. After the program is installed, the shortcut icon of the management program
is displayed on the desktop.
Launching the Management Program
After the E176 is installed, the management program is launched automatically.
Then every time the E176 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.
Uninstalling the Management Program
1. Choose Start > Control Panel.
2. Find the management program, and click Add/Remove Program to
uninstall the management program.
Note:
It is recommended to restart the PC after the uninstallation to ensure that the
management program is completely uninstalled.
Removing the E176
1. Double-click in the system tray. The Unplug or Eject Hardware interface
is displayed.
2. Select the hardware related to the E176 and click Stop.
3. When the prompt "It is safe to remove the device" is displayed, remove
the E176.
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