Huawei E3131s-2 Owner's Manual

BR OADBAND

USB Modem

E3131

Quick Start

Thank you for choosing the Mobile Broadband USB Stick. With your USB Stick, you can access a wireless network at high speed.

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 ma nageme nt program, see the online help included in the manage ment program.

Getting to Know Your USB Stick

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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 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.

 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.  Blue, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G network.  Cyan, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G+ network.  Off: The USB Stick is removed.

 SIM/USIM Card Slot

It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

 microSD Card Slot

It holds a microSD card.

Getting Your USB Stick Ready

1. Open 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.

. Replace the front cover and click it into place.

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.

 Do not remove the microSD or SIM/USIM card when the card is in use. Otherwise, the

card as well as your USB Stick may get damaged and the data stored on the card may be corrupted.

Installation/Removal Guide

The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operating system (OS) installed on your PC. The following se ctions take Windows XP as an example.

Connecting the USB Stick to a PC

Plug the USB Stick into the USB port of your PC.

Installing the USB Stick Management Program

1. Connect the USB Stick with the PC. . 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 A Then double-click A

. Follow the on-screen instructions of the installation wizard.

. After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for the management program appears on

the desktop.

utoRun.exe to run the program.

utoRun.exe file in the driver path.

Starting the Management Program

After being installed, the management program starts automatically. Then every time the USB Stick is connected to the PC, the management program starts automatically. You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to start the management program.

Removing the USB Stick

1. Double-click in the notification area. Then the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog

box appears.

. Select the corresponding hardware and then click Stop.

. When the message "It is safe to remove the device" appears, remove the USB Stic k.

Uninstalling the Management Program

1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

. Find the management program and click Remove to uninstall the management

program.

Note:

Exit the management program before uninstalling it.

Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31010KDG