Huawei E176G User manual
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Table of Contents
Getting to Know the E176G...........................................................................................................1
Requirements for the PC ................................................................................................................ 3
Preparing the E176G......................................................................................................................3
Installation Guide...........................................................................................................................5
Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 8
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Thank you for purchasing Mobile Broadband E176G USB
Stick.
Note:
This manual briefly describes the preparation, the process for installing/uninstalling, and safety
precautions for using Mobile Broadband E176G USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as the
E176G).
You are recommended to read the manual before using the E176G.
Getting to Know the E176G
The following figures show the appearance of the E176G. The actual product may differ.
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USB Interface
Connects to the USB interface of the PC.
USIM/SIM card slot
Holds the USIM/SIM card.
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Micro SD card slot
Holds the Micro SD card.
External Antenna Jack
Connects to an external antenna.
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Indicator
Indicates the status of the E176G.
Green, blinking twice every 3s: The E176G is powered on.
Green, blinking once every 3s: The E176G is registered to the GSM/GPRS/EDGE network.
Blue, blinking once every 3s: The E176G is registered to the WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA 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/HSUPA connection is set up.
Off: The E176G is removed from the PC.
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Requirements for the PC
To use the E176G, 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 E176G
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 E176G, 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 E176G with a PC
Note:
Power on your PC before connecting the E176G with the PC. Otherwise, the normal installation of
the E176G may be affected.
One way: Plug the E176G into the USB interface of the PC.
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The other way: connect the E176G to a PC using the USB extension cable.
Installing the E176G Management Program
1. Connect the E176G 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.
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.
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Launching the Management Program
After the E176G is installed, the management program is launched automatically. Then every time
the E176G 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 E176G
1. Double-click in the system tray. The Unplug or Eject Hardware interface is displayed.
2. Select the hardware related to the E176G and click Stop.
3. When the prompt "It is safe to remove the device" is displayed, remove the E176G.
Note:
Before removing the E176G, exit the management program.
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