Huawei Technologies E1762V HSPA USB Stick User Manual English
Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd HSPA USB Stick English
User Manual
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Quick Start Guide
Vodafone Mobile Connect
USB Stick
Designed
for Vodafone
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Welcome
to the world of mobile communications
1Welcome
2 Set up your USB Stick
3 Start the software
4 Software overview
5 Connect
6 SMS text messaging
8 SMS contacts
9 USB Stick LED light
9 Signal strength
10 Hints and tips
12 Glossary
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* SMS is currently only supported on computers running Microsoft Windows.
Your new Vodafone Mobile Connect USB Stick lets you
connect your computer to the internet over the Vodafone
high-speed mobile phone network.
Browse the web
You can now access the web and any other internet service
wherever there’s a mobile phone network.
Pick up emails
Keep up to date with your emails, wherever you are. You can
also access your personal email accounts – even web-based
accounts like Hotmail.
Send and receive SMS text messages*
You can send and receive SMS text messages straight from
your computer. Vodafone SMS provides an easy way to view
messages, write new ones, and manage contact details.
System Requirements
To use this USB Stick and the Vodafone Mobile Connect
software, you need:
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A computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista™,
Windows® XP SP2 or Windows® 2000 SP4, or an Apple Mac
running Mac OS® X 10.3.9 or above
– At least 100 MB free disk space and 256 MB RAM memory
– A USB socket
– Administrator rights on your computer.
Welcome
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• Remove the cap from the end of the USB Stick. Pull out the
SIM holder from its slot, and insert your SIM as shown.
• Re-insert the SIM holder into the USB Stick.
• If you are using a MicroSD memory card with your Stick (to
allow your Stick to behave as a fl ash memory drive), insert
the card as shown.
• Plug the USB Stick fi rmly into your computer’s USB port.
MicroSD card
SIM card
Set up your
USB Stick
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On Microsoft Windows computers
The fi rst time you plug your USB Stick into a PC the software
setup should start automatically, and proceed to set up your
USB Stick. If for some reason the setup does not start, right
click on the VMC Lite 9.3.x.x drive in ‘My Computer’ (Start
Menu, Computer for Vista machines), select Explore and
double-click the fi le called setup_vmc_lite.exe on the USB
Stick. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting up your USB Stick may take a few minutes, but once
the setup is fi nished, the Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite
software should start automatically. If for some reason the
program does not start, select Vodafone Mobile Connect
from the Windows Start menu.
On Mac OS X computers
The fi rst time you plug in your USB Stick, it will show up on
your desktop like a standard USB memory stick. From the
USB Stick window, double-click the fi le called Vodafone MC
Installer, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Once your Mac has restarted, the USB Stick will no longer
appear, but you will see the Vodafone Mobile Connect
software in your Applications folder. Double-click the
program to set up a mobile connection.
Start the
software
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Connect/Disconnect
Connect via the mobile phone network
Views
View data usage, and additional software settings
Start SMS program
Send, receive and manage SMS messages and
contacts
Status
Check the status of your connection
Help
Help Topics, plus internet and hotline support.
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The first time you run
the software, your
USB Stick will usually
be set as the default
device. If it is not, click
‘Manage Devices’ and
select your USB Stick
there.
Software
overview
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The radio waves on the
Mobile Connections icon
are animated whenever
data is being transferred
over the connection.
No radio waves are shown
when nothing is being
transferred.
The radio waves are
shown static when no
connection is open.
If a mobile network has been found, the Connect button
in the Mobile Connections panel will be enabled. Clicking
Connect connects to the internet across the mobile phone
network. Now you can browse the web or use email.
When connected, the Connect button text changes to
Disconnect and a green ‘Connected’ indicator appears below
the button.
Clicking the Disconnect button will close the connection –
and the text on the button will revert to Connect.
To open a mobile connection, you need to be within
coverage of a mobile network. As a rule, anywhere you can
make a call on your mobile phone, you should be able to
connect.
Connect
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Click Vodafone SMS on the navigation bar in the main window
of the Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite software to open the
SMS program.
To send an SMS
Click New at the left-hand end of the SMS toolbar to create a
new SMS text message.
Address
Enter the recipients here, or choose them from Contacts
Message
Write your message here
Send
Click on the Send button to send your message.
After your SMS has been sent, it will be stored in the Sent list.
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The number displayed to
the person who receives
your message will be from
your data SIM, not your
mobile phone. Use a short
‘signature’ to make sure
people know you sent
them a message: Settings/
Messages/Signature.
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SMS Text
Messaging
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Receiving SMS
When you receive a new message, an SMS Notifi cation is
shown briefl y so you can respond to it directly.
The received message can also be read from the Inbox in the
main Vodafone SMS window.
The Vodafone SMS software
will receive text messages
whenever you have mobile
network coverage.
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Click Contacts on the SMS navigation bar to open the
Contacts list, in which you can save SMS numbers that you
use frequently as contacts with names.
New SMS Contact
Clicking the New button on the SMS toolbar opens a new
contact window.
Enter the name and
number of your contact
using the international
format for the number,
eg. +447774477000.
SMS Contacts
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Signal strength
The LED light on your USB Stick shows which kind of mobile
network has been found, and whether the USB Stick is
connected to that network.
Green blinking
A GPRS network has been found – you could connect
Green solid
Connected via GPRS
Blue blinking
A 3G network has been found – you could connect
Blue solid
Connected via 3G
Light blue solid
Connected via 3G Broadband.
The strength of the mobile network signal is shown by the
symbol to the left of the Connect button, and by the icon in
the Windows Notifi cation area.
The more bars that are fi lled in, the better the mobile
network signal quality. At least one bar must be fi lled in order
to connect.
USB Stick
LED lights
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If you don’t see your USB Stick in the list of devices
– Remove the USB Stick
– Re-start your computer
– Re-insert the USB Stick.
If no network can be found
– Change your physical location: in a building, move closer to a
window, move higher up, or go outside
– (Windows) Select ‘View/View Available Mobile Connections’
and see if you can connect to a particular network in the list
shown
– Contact Support, and check that data services and roaming are
enabled on your account.
If no connection can be opened
– Wait a few minutes and try to connect again. This is most often
a temporary problem, especially if an ‘Error 631’ or ‘Error 619’
is referenced. If it persists please call Vodafone Support on the
number on the next page
– Select ‘File/Exit’ to exit the Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite
software completely, and then re-start it again
– Re-start your computer
– (Windows) Click ‘Manage Devices’, select your device, click edit
and then select a different network preference on the Network
Preference tab page, eg. ‘3G Only’
– (Mac) Start the Vodafone Mobile Connect software, and select
one of the other options in the lower part of the main window,
eg. ‘3G Only’
– If you are using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), contact your
company IT administrator.
If you have problems when roaming
– (Windows) Select ‘View/Available Mobile Connections’ and try
opening one of the connections shown
– Contact Support, and check roaming is enabled for your
account
Hints and tips
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For further help, please
visit www.support.
vodafone.com, or call
Vodafone Support on XXX
or XXXXXXX.
– Check the name of the current network in the Mobile
Connections panel. If it is not Vodafone or a Partner, select a
different network from ‘View/Available Mobile Connections’.
If the connection keeps switching between GPRS and 3G
– (Windows) Click ‘Manage Devices’, select your device, click edit
and then select a different network preference on the Network
Preference tab page, eg. ‘3G Only’
– (Mac) Start Vodafone Mobile Connect, and select one of the
other options in the lower part of the main window
– Switch back to your normal preference when you move
locations.
If you are using a Windows machine and VMCLite does not install
and/or the install progress bar keeps looping, this can indicate a
failure with Windows detecting the device components
– Go to Device Manager (normally located under Control Panel
and System headings. Refer to Windows Help and Support for
further information on how to access Device Manager)
– Expand the ‘Universal Serial Bus Controllers’ heading
– Right click the ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ and select ‘Uninstall’
– Once done if the devices do not automatically reload go to
‘Action’ and ‘Scan for Hardware changes’
– If this still does not resolve please contact Vodafone Support.
Check software update preferences
– Set your operating system and other programs to notify you of
software updates instead of downloading them automatically–
otherwise they may slow down your mobile connection, or
exceed your data usage limit.
Usage indication
– The usage window only displays an indication of your data
usage. Please refer to your invoice for the actual amount of
data transferred.
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Built-in
data card
Mobile data card built into notebook computer. Enables data
connections over the mobile phone network.
Data card/
USB stick
A device for a computer that is used to open a data
connection over the mobile phone network.
EDGE An enhancement to GPRS networks offering higher
speeds, although not as fast as those provided by 3G, or 3G
Broadband.
EV-DO A high-speed mobile data standard used mostly in the USA.
Frequent travellers to the USA should contact their mobile
network operator about using special Vodafone Mobile
Connect data devices and software in the USA.
GPRS Standard for transferring data over mobile phone (GSM)
networks. It generally provides wide coverage and moderate
data speeds. (General Packet Radio System).
GSM A standard for mobile telecommunications (Global System
for Mobile communications), supported by over 680
operators in 210 countries and territories.
3G Often referred to as the 3rd Generation of GSM technologies,
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
provides higher data speeds.
3G broadband An evolution of 3G to provide faster data speeds. Like many
fi xed-line ‘broadband’ services, 3G broadband provides a
faster download speed than upload speed.
Roaming Connecting via networks other than your own operator’s
network. This typically occurs when you are abroad, but is
also possible in your own country.
SIM The ‘Subscriber Identity Module’ is the small, postage-
stamp-sized chip that you will have received together with
your mobile subscriber contract. The SIM has gold contacts
on one side.
Glossary
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Product Code:
E1762V VMCLite 9.3 07/08_en_GB
© Vodafone 2009. Vodafone and the Vodafone
logos are trade marks of the Vodafone Group.
Any product or company names mentioned
herein may be the trade marks of their
respective owners.
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
Area where the air contains chemical substances and particles (such as granule, dust, or metal
powder)
Area indicated with the "Explosives" sign
Area indicated with the "Power off bi-direction wireless equipment" sign
Area where you are generally suggested to stop the engine of a vehicle
Traffic Security
Observe local laws and regulations while using the wireless device. To prevent accidents, do
not use your wireless device while driving.
RF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more information, consult the
vehicle manufacturer.
In a motor vehicle, do not place the wireless device over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Otherwise, the wireless device may hurt you owing to the strong force when
the air bag inflates.
Observe the rules and regulations of airline companies. When boarding, switch off your
wireless device. Otherwise, the radio signal of the wireless device may interfere with the plane
control signals.
Safety of Children
Do not allow children to use the wireless device without guidance. Small and sharp components of
the wireless device may cause danger to children or cause suffocation if children swallow the
components.
Environment Protection
Observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packaging materials, used wireless
device and accessories, and promote their recycling.
WEEE Approval
The wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE Directive).
RoHS Approval
The wireless device is in compliance with the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive).
Laws and Regulations Observance
Observe laws and regulations when using your wireless device. Respect the privacy and legal rights
of the others.
Care and Maintenance
It is normal that your wireless device gets hot when you use or charge it. Before you clean or
maintain the wireless device, stop all applications and disconnect the wireless device from your PC.
Use your wireless device and accessories with care and in clean environment. Keep the wireless
device from a fire or a lit cigarette.
Protect your wireless device and accessories from water and vapor and keep them dry.
Do not drop, throw or bend your wireless device.
Clean your wireless device with a piece of damp and soft antistatic cloth. Do not use any
chemical agents (such as alcohol and benzene), chemical detergent, or powder to clean it.
Do not leave your wireless device and accessories in a place with a considerably low or high
temperature.
Use only accessories of the wireless device approved by the manufacture. Contact the
authorized service center for any abnormity of the wireless device or accessories.
Do not dismantle the wireless device or accessories. Otherwise, the wireless device and
accessories are not covered by the warranty.
Emergency Call
This wireless device functions through receiving and transmitting radio signals. Therefore, the
connection cannot be guaranteed in all conditions. In an emergency, you should not rely solely on
the wireless device for essential communications.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for
exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were
developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to
assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit for wireless devices is 2.0 W/kg and the highest SAR value for this device when tested complied
with this limit.
Regulatory Information
The following approvals and notices apply in specific regions as noted.
CE Approval (European Union)
The wireless device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU. The wireless device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive).
Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless device model is
available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the
limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure.
The SAR limit adopted by the USA and Canada is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over one
gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported to the FCC for this device type was compliant with
this limit.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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NOTICE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada].
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
15.21
NOTICE:
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by (huawei) may
void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
15.105
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
* This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the
radiator and your body when using it via USB cable.