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Huawei E173 Quick Start Manual
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Thank you for choosing the Huawei E173
Note:
This manual describes the appearance of the USB Stick, as well as the procedures
for preparation, installation, and removal. For operation details about the
management program, see the online help included in the management program.
Getting to Know Your Huawei E173
The following figure shows the appearance of the USB Stick. It is provided only for
your reference. The actual product may be different.
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Summary of Contents for Huawei E173

  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing the Huawei E173 Note: This manual describes the appearance of the USB Stick, as well as the procedures for preparation, installation, and removal. For operation details about the management program, see the online help included in the management program.
  • Page 2: Usb Connector

    USB Connector It connects the USB Stick to a PC. Strap Hole You can tie the cap and the USB Stick together by threading a strap through the strap holes, so that the cap will not be easily lost.
  • Page 3 Indicator It indicates the status of the USB Stick. Green, blinking twice every 3s: The USB Stick is powered on. Green, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick is registering with a 2G network. Blue, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick is registering with a 3G/3G+ network. Green, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 2G network.
  • Page 4 (USIM) card. MicroSD Card Slot It holds a microSD card. Getting Your Huawei E173 Ready Installing the SIM/USIM and mircoSD Card 1. Slide the front cover to remove it from the USB Stick. 2. Insert the SIM/USIM card and the microSD card into the corresponding card slots, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 5 Note: The microSD card is an optional accessory. If it is not provided in the package, you can buy one yourself. Ensure that the beveled edge of the SIM/USIM card is properly aligned with that of the SIM/USIM card slot and the microSD card is inserted according to the direction as labeled on the microSD card slot.
  • Page 6 Installation/Removal Guide The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operating system (OS) installed on your PC. The following sections take Windows XP as an example. Connecting the USB Stick to a PC Plug the USB Stick into the USB port of your PC.
  • Page 7 Installing the USB Stick Management Program 1. Connect the USB Stick with the PC. 2. The OS automatically detects and recognizes the 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.
  • Page 8: Removing The Usb Stick

    Removing the USB Stick 1. Double-click in the notification area. Then the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears. 2. Select the corresponding hardware and then click Stop. 3. When the message "It is safe to remove the device" appears, remove the USB Stick.