Huawei EC W820 User Manual

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Contents

1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................			1-1
2 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................			2-1
2.1	Description ...........................................................................................................................................................................		2-1
2.2	Appearance...........................................................................................................................................................................		2-1
2.3	Product List ..........................................................................................................................................................................		2-4
3 Preparations ...............................................................................................................................................................			3-5
3.1	Insert the battery into the main unit......................................................................................................................................		3-5
3.2	Installing the Rubber Protector for the Bracket ....................................................................................................................		3-5
3.3	Charger.................................................................................................................................................................................		3-6
3.4	Switching on the Main Unit .................................................................................................................................................		3-6
4 Basic Services.............................................................................................................................................................			4-9
4.1	How to Use the Call Function ..............................................................................................................................................		4-9
	4.1.1 How to make a voice call	.........................................................................................................................................	4-9
	4.1.2 How to make a video call	.......................................................................................................................................	4-10
	4.1.3 How to Use the Call Record...................................................................................................................................		4-10
	4.1.4 How to Manage Contacts	.......................................................................................................................................	4-11
4.2	How to Send and View Messages ......................................................................................................................................		4-11
	4.2.1 How to Compose and Send an SMS Message ........................................................................................................		4-11
	4.2.2 How to Compose and Send an MMS Message ......................................................................................................		4-12
	4.2.3 How to Compose and Send an Email .....................................................................................................................		4-12
4.3	How to Use the Album .......................................................................................................................................................		4-13
	4.3.1 How to Browse Photos...........................................................................................................................................		4-13
	4.3.2 How to Set Album Parameters ...............................................................................................................................		4-13
	4.3.3 Copying photos to the local album .........................................................................................................................		4-14
4.4	Using widgets .....................................................................................................................................................................		4-15
	4.4.1 Weather ..................................................................................................................................................................		4-15
	4.4.2 News ......................................................................................................................................................................		4-15
	4.4.3 Horoscope ..............................................................................................................................................................		4-15
	4.4.4 Sports .....................................................................................................................................................................		4-15
	4.4.5 Maps.......................................................................................................................................................................		4-15
	4.4.6 Stock Market ..........................................................................................................................................................		4-15
	4.4.7 Traffic ....................................................................................................................................................................		4-16
4.5	How to browse the Internet ................................................................................................................................................		4-16
4.6	How to Use the Multimedia Player ....................................................................................................................................		4-16
4.7	How to Use the Calendar....................................................................................................................................................		4-16
4.8	How to Use Other Applications..........................................................................................................................................		4-17
	4.8.1 Memos....................................................................................................................................................................		4-17
	4.8.2 Search.....................................................................................................................................................................		4-17
	4.8.3 Tasks ......................................................................................................................................................................		4-17
	4.8.4 ActiveSync .............................................................................................................................................................		4-18
4.9	How to Update the Main Unit Software .............................................................................................................................		4-18
5 Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................................			5-19
5.1	How to set sounds ..............................................................................................................................................................		5-19
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5.2	How to configure the telephone setting on the Main Unit	.................................................................................................. 5-19
5.3	How to Set the Clock and Alarm........................................................................................................................................	5-19
5.4	How to Set the Screensaver ................................................................................................................................................	5-20
5.5	How to Set the Wi-Fi..........................................................................................................................................................	5-20
5.6	How to configure the Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................................	5-21
5.7	How to Configure the GPRS Connection ...........................................................................................................................	5-21
6 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................		6-22
6.1 Power Supply Problem .......................................................................................................................................................		6-22
6.2	Display Problem .................................................................................................................................................................	6-22
	6.2.1 No Signal Is Displayed...........................................................................................................................................	6-22
	6.2.2 The Main Unit is Slow to Respond ........................................................................................................................	6-22
	6.2.3 Screen Does Not Respond to Stylus Taps ..............................................................................................................	6-23
6.3	Resetting the Main Unit......................................................................................................................................................	6-23
6.4	Restoring to Factory Settings .............................................................................................................................................	6-23
7 Warnings and Precautions ....................................................................................................................................		7-24

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1 Safety Precautions

Please read the following safety precautions to ensure correct use of the Main Unit. For more information please read the “Warnings and Precautions” section.

Do not knock, throw or perforate the device. Do not drop, step on or bend the device.

Do not use the device in humid environments such as bathrooms. Avoid getting the device wet or cleaning it using liquids.

Do not switch on the device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or involve risk.

Do not use the device while driving.

Please comply with rules and regulations of hospitals and medical centers. Switch off the device when near to medical equipment.

Switch off the device when on board an aircraft. The device may cause interference with the aircraft's control equipment.

Switch off the device when nearby high precision electronic devices as it may affect the performance of such equipment.

Do not try to take apart the device or its accessories. Only qualified persons are authorized to repair and maintain the device.

Do not place the device or its accessories on items with an intense electromagnetic field.

Do not place magnetic storage systems near the device. The radiation from the device may delete the information they contain.

Do not place the device anywhere where temperatures are high and do not use it in places where flammable gases are present, such as gas stations.

Keep the device and its accessories out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to use the device unsupervised.

Use only authorized batteries and chargers to avoid risk of explosion.

Comply with regulations and laws relating to the use of wireless devices. Respect the privacy and rights of others when using the wireless device.

Read the relevant instructions of this manual carefully prior to using the USB cable. If you do not do this, you may damage your device or computer.

Use only cylindrical nickel hydrogen (NiH2) 1.2 V 800 mAh rechargeable batteries.

Use the Cordless phone at ambient temperatures between 0°and 40°C.

Keep the Cordless phone power supply within the following ranges: 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz and 0.15 A max.

 Install the Cordless phone battery correctly, as per the positive/negative labels on the Cordless phone.

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User Guide	‎2 Overview

2 Overview

2.1Description

7-inch high definition color LCD with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 800 x 480

Camera lens with 2.0 mega pixels

WCDMA network

256 MB of memory and 1 GB hard drive

SD card up to 16 GB

USB 2.0 disk up to 16 GB

Dual-track stereo speaker and earphone output

Adjustable bracket 0 to 135 degrees

Real-time clock chip supporting system time updating after power off

Good quality 12 V DC lithium battery

Earphones available

2.2Appearance

Front View

	No.	Component		Description
	1	Camera		Used for video calls.
	2	Touch screen		You can use the stylus to tap an item on the screen or enter text.
	3	LED indicators		The device has three LED indicators: No.1, No.2 and No.3, from left to right.
				The indicators are used to indicate statuses of power and alarm, Bluetooth,
				and Wi-Fi.
	4	Speaking key		Change from a screen to the keyboard screen.
				Enter a phone number and dial it.
				Dial a number in the call history.
				Answer an incoming call.
	5	Scroll ball		Move the ball to select an item or perform a function on certain screens.
	6	Home screen key		Touch this key to return the home screen.
	7	End key		End a call or reject an incoming call.
				Return to the home screen from other screens.
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No.	Component	Description
8	Microphone	Serves as the microphone during a call.

No.	Indicator	Description
1	LED NO.1	In different situations, the indicator statuses are as follows:
			The indicator is green when the Main Unit is in sleep mode, the battery is
			normal and there are no notifications displayed.
			The indicator flashes red when the Main Unit is in sleep mode and the battery
			level is low.
			The indicator flashes red when the Main Unit is in standby mode and a
			message is displayed.
			The indicator is orange when the Main Unit is charging while switched on.
			The indicator changes to green when the battery is fully charged.
			The indicator is orange when the Main Unit is charging while switched off.
			The indicator changes to green (with a charging icon) when the battery is
			fully charged.
			The indicator is red when the Main Unit cannot be switched on due to a low
			battery.
2	LED NO.2	In different situations, the indicator statuses are as follows:
			The indicator is orange during standard voice calls, and video calls.
			The indicator is off when the Main Unit is not in call mode.
3	LED NO.3	In different situations, the indicator statuses are as follows:
			The indicator is orange when the Wi-Fi is enabled but the Bluetooth is
			disabled.
			The indicator is blue when the Bluetooth is enabled but the Wi-Fi is disabled.
			The indicator flashes orange and blue when both the Wi-Fi and the Bluetooth
			are enabled.
			The indicator is off when both the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled.

Note: The No.1, No.2, and No.3 LED indicators do not come on when the device is in sleep mode. In this situation, the Main Unit is still operational but does not display any information on-screen.

Rear View

No.	Component	Description
1	Speaker	Plays tones, such as dial tones, alarm tones, and music.
2	Bracket	Supports angle adjustment between 0 and 135 degrees.
3	Back cover	Covers the battery and SIM card.

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Side View

	No.	Component	Description
	1	Stylus	Presses and writes on the screen.
	2	Volume adjustment	Adjusts volume.
		key
	3	Reset hole	Resets the Main Unit to its original configuration.
	4	SD card slot	Enables direct data exchange (the Main Unit does not need to be switched
			off). The Main Unit's archive system is compatible with FAT and FAT32.
	5	Earphone socket	Connects the device to the stereo earphones.
	6	Mini-USB port	Connects the Main Unit to the computer in order to transmit data and enable
			direct data exchange. The Main Unit's archive system is compatible with
			FAT and FAT32.
		USB port	Connects to the USB disk.

The Mini-USB, USB, and SD card ports are used only to copy and transfer files. Installing invalid programs through the ports may cause a system error.

Users cannot connect the Main Unit to the network while in ActiveSync mode using the Mini USB port.

Top and Bottom

No.	Component	Description
1	Power button	Provides the following functions:
		Press: switch between the Main Unit's active and standby modes (screen
		switched off).
		Hold down: switch the Main Unit on or off.
2	Power supply port	Connects to the charger.

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2.3 Product List

Component	Description
User Guide	User product guide.
Quick Start Guide	Instructs users to quickly learn about the basic functions of the product.
Vodafone at Home	Brochure with specific information about Vodafone's fixed line service.
Warranty Certificate	Warranty certificate.
Battery	Rechargeable lithium polymer battery.
Power cable adaptor	Power cable adaptor for charging the Main Unit.
Main Unit	Home information center.
Earphones	Earphones with microphone for answering calls and listening to music and other
	audio.
USB cable	Cable for connecting the Main Unit to the computer.
Rubber protector	This is placed on the bottom of the metal bracket to stop the bracket damaging the
	surface on which it is placed and to stop it from slipping.

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3 Preparations

3.1 Insert the battery into the main unit

Always switch off the Main Unit when inserting or changing the SIM card or battery.

Once the SIM card has been inserted, you can use the Internet and telephone functions as well as using the communication services of the Main Unit.

Step 1 Open the battery cover on the Main Unit and slide it downwards. Step 2 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder.

Step 3 Insert the battery.

Step 4 Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly and close the cover.

3.2 Installing the Rubber Protector for the Bracket

The rubber protector for the bracket on the Main Unit can be installed to stop the metal bracket damaging the surface on which the Main Unit is placed and to stop it from sliding about.

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3.3Charger

Before you use the charger, make sure that the battery is inserted correctly.

Before using the Main Unit for the first time, charge the battery for at least eight hours.

Remove the charger only after the battery is full. When LED No.1 is green, this means that the battery is fully charged.

We recommend that the Main Unit should be connected to the external power supply whilst in use.

Step 1 Connect the AC cable to the adaptor.

Step 2 Insert the DC end of the charger into the power port at the bottom of the Main Unit, and then turn the charger on at the socket.

3.4 Switching on the Main Unit

The Main Unit can be charged via its built-in battery or using an external power supply. If a built-in battery is used, charge the battery for at least eight hours for the first time.

Insert the fully charged battery into the Main Unit and hold down the power button for at least five seconds. The startup image is displayed, and the LED No.1 indicator is on.

The user must enter the PIN code when using a SIM card for the first time.

If the power button is pressed during active mode, the Main Unit will revert to standby mode.

If the power button is pressed while in standby mode, the Main Unit will revert to active mode.

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