Huawei E173Z-6 Quick Start Manual

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 management
program, see the online help included in the management 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.
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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.
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Indicator
It indicates the status of the USB Stick.
Green, blinking twice every 3s: The USB Stick is powered on.
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Green, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick is registering with a 2G network.
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Blue, blinking once every 3s: The USB Stick is registering with a 3G/3G+ network.
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Green, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 2G network.
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Blue, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G network.
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Cyan, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G+ network.
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Off: The USB Stick is removed.
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SIM/USIM Card Slot
It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module
(USIM) card.
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MicroSD Card Slot
It holds a microSD card.
Getting Your USB Stick Ready
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.
3. Replace the front cover and slide it into place.
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