Huawei Technologies E230 HSDPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE USB Modem User Manual 31018708 V100R001 01 20080401
Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd HSDPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE USB Modem 31018708 V100R001 01 20080401
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Table of Contents
Getting to Know the E230 .......................................................................................1
Requirements for the PC..........................................................................................3
Preparing the E230 ..................................................................................................3
Installation Guide.....................................................................................................6
Safety Information ...................................................................................................9
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Thank you for purchasing Huawei E230 HSPA USB Modem.
Note:
This manual briefly the preparation, the process for installing/uninstalling, and safety
precautions for using Huawei E230 HSPA USB Modem (hereinafter referred to as the
E230).
You are recommended to read the manual before using the E230.
The signal strength and the transmission rate are affected by the actual environment.
The electromagnetic wave emitted from the PC may interfere with wireless signals.
When the signal is weak or the transmission rate is low, you are recommended to use
the long USB cable provided with the E230 and change the position of the E230 for
receiving strong signals.
Getting to Know the E230
The following figures show the appearance of the E230. The actual product may differ.
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Indicator
Indicates the status of the E230.
Green, blinking twice every 3s: The E230 is powered on.
Green, blinking once every 3s: The E230 is registered to the GSM/GPRS/EDGE network.
Blue, blinking once every 3s: The E230 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 E230 is removed from the PC.
Micro SD card slot
Holds the micro SD card.
Mini-USB interface
You can connect the mini-USB connector of the data cable to the mini-USB interface.
USIM/SIM card slot
Holds the USIM/SIM card.
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Requirements for the PC
To use the E230, 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 E230
Installing the USIM/SIM Card
1. Take out of the USIM/SIM card slot from the E230.
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2. Insert the USIM/SIM card into the card slot. Make sure that the USIM/SIM card is
properly inserted.
3. Insert the card slot into the E230.
Inserting the Micro SD Card
Insert the micro SD card into the E230, as shown in the following figure.
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Note:
Micro SD card is an optional accessary. If the micro SD card is not provided in the
package, you can buy one yourself.
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.
Using the Clip
A clip is provieded in the package of the E230. When you connect the E230 to a laptop, you
can fix the E230 to the clip, and hang the clip on the laptop.
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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 E230 with a PC
Note: Power on your PC before connecting the E230 with the PC. Otherwise, the normal
installation of the E230 may be affected.
The following figure is a sketch of the data cable.
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USB connector
Mini-USB
connector
1. Connect the Mini-USB connector to the E230.
2. Connect the USB connector to the USB interface of the PC.
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Installing the E230 Management Program
1. Connect the E230 and the PC with the USB cable.
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.
Launching the Management Program
After the E230 is installed, the management program is launched automatically. Then every
time the E230 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.
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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 E230
1. Double-click in the system tray. The Unplug or Eject Hardware interface is
displayed.
2. Select the hardware related to the E230 and click Stop.
3. When the prompt "It is safe to remove the device" is displayed, remove the E230.
Note: Before removing the E230, 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 causes 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Body Worn Operation
Important safety information regarding radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposure
To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the device must be used with a minimum
of 1.5 cm separation from the body.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant
guideline limits.
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.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
* 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.
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