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Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life.
Welcome to use E618/612 Data Card from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
HUAWEI E618/612 Data Card
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  • Page 1 Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life. Welcome to use E618/612 Data Card from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HUAWEI E618/612 Data Card User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2005 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Trademarks and HUAWEI are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions Please read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, please see the section of “Warnings and Precautions”. Do not switch your wireless device on when the use of wireless devices is prohibited or when the wireless device may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing the E618/612 Manager ..............9 Installing the E618/612 Hardware Driver ..........10 Removing the E618/612................10 Uninstalling the E618/612 Manager............11 6 Descriptions of the E618/612 Manager GUI ............13 Accessing the E618/612 Manager GUI ............13 Introduction to the Main Screen ..............14 7 Menu ........................19 8 Internet Service ....................21...
  • Page 6 13 Settings and Information Query..............55 Choosing Network ..................55 Choosing Connection Type ................55 Band Selection ...................55 Managing the PIN Code................56 System Settings ..................57 Diagnostics....................60 14 Technical Parameters..................61 15 FAQ on E618/612 Data Card................63 16 Warnings and Precautions................65 Electronic Device ..................65 HUAWEI...
  • Page 7 Contents Hospital ......................65 Traffic Safety....................65 Operating Environment ................66 Emergency Call..................66 Rules for Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ........66 HUAWEI...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview Welcome to use the HUAWEI E618/612 Data Card. With the E618/612, you can easily: Access the Internet Make and answer calls Send and receive text messages Use the function of contacts Use the function of call register service HUAWEI...

  • Page 11: What's In Your Packing Box

    An E618/612 data card An earphone A CD-ROM containing a PDF document of user manual and a setup program A quick start guide Note: The E618/612 provides you with an external antenna for your selection. For more information, please consult the dealers. HUAWEI...

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your E618/612

    It is subject to your actual one. External Antenna Interface It is the interface of the external antenna of the E618/612 data card. Earphone Jack Please insert your earphone into the jack on the E618/612 when you have call service. HUAWEI...
  • Page 14 3 Getting to Know Your E618/612 Indicator This LED indicates the status of your E618/612. It is blue in WCDMA areas and green in GPRS/GSM areas. Indicator status Meaning Single-flash once in The E618/612 is searching for a network, or no every two seconds network is currently available.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    2 As shown in the following figure, place the USIM/SIM card into the slot on the back of the E618/612 card with its golden contact downwards and the blunt corner inwards, and make sure that the card is fully in place.

  • Page 17: Installation Guide

    Here, we will take the Windows XP operating system as an example. Note: Please make sure that the E618/612 Manager has been installed before the E618/612 card is inserted into the computer. Installing the E618/612 Manager 1 Put the E618/612 CD into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 18: Installing The E618/612 Hardware Driver

    E618/612 driver. Removing the E618/612 If you want to remove the E618/612 from the computer, please do it after having stopped it through the hardware removing function provided by Windows. When you want to remove the E618/612 from your computer, follow the...

  • Page 19: Uninstalling The E618/612 Manager

    5 Installation Guide Uninstalling the E618/612 Manager You can uninstall the E618/612 Manager through the Add/Remove function of Windows. HUAWEI...

  • Page 21: Descriptions Of The E618/612 Manager Gui

    Descriptions of the E618/612 Manager GUI Accessing the E618/612 Manager GUI 1 To start the program, double click the shortcut icon of the E618/612 Manager on the desktop. 2 If you are prompted to enter the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code, please enter a correct one and click <OK>.

  • Page 22: Introduction To The Main Screen

    6 Descriptions of the E618/612 Manager GUI Introduction to the Main Screen Main Screen Overview The initial screen after the E618/612 manager starts is as follows: When you maximize the screen, it becomes the following: HUAWEI...
  • Page 23 6 Descriptions of the E618/612 Manager GUI Shortcut Icons and Keys The list below describes the Shortcut icons and keys provided by the E618/612 Manager. Shortcut Description icon/key Connect/Disconnect the network. Start the default Internet browser in your operating system.
  • Page 24 6 Descriptions of the E618/612 Manager GUI Duration of this Displays the duration of the current data connection connection Volume of this Displays the volume of the current data connection connection When the screen is maximized: Status Description information Indicates the current network type and the signal Signal strength strength.
  • Page 25 6 Descriptions of the E618/612 Manager GUI HUAWEI...

  • Page 27: Menu

    1.3.1 To File 1.3.2 To USIM/SIM Card 1.4 Import Message from USIM/SIM Card 1.5 Exit 2 Tools 2.1 Open Browser 2.2 Call 2.3 SMS 2.4 Contacts 2.5 Call Register 2.6 Volume Statistic 2.7 Diagnostics 3 Settings 3.1 Choose network HUAWEI...
  • Page 28 3.3.1 All Band 3.3.2 GSM900/1800/WCDMA2100 3.3.3 GSM1900 3.4 Modify PIN code 3.5 PIN Code Protection 3.5.1 Validate 3.5.2 Activate 3.5.3 Disable 3.6 Options 3.7 SMS Settings 3.8 Network Connection Settings 4 Help 4.1 Help Topics 4.2 HUAWEI Online Support 4.3 About HUAWEI...

  • Page 29: Internet Service

    Deleting a Profile Select Settings Network Connection Settings on the menu bar: Step Operation and description From the "Choose Profile Name" field, select a profile you want to delete. Click <Remove>. To confirm the removing, click <OK>. HUAWEI...

  • Page 30: Accessing The Internet

    Once the connection is established, the following detailed information about the network connection is displayed on the main screen: Duration of the current connection Data volume of the current connection Received and sent volumes and rates of the current connection Maximum received and sent rates of the current connection HUAWEI...

  • Page 31: Volume Statistic

    8 Internet Service Note: E618/612 supports concurrent service of data service and voice service in 3G network. For more information, please ask for service provider. Volume Statistic You can view the content of the volume statistic. Select Tools Volume Statistic on the menu bar:...

  • Page 33: Call Service

    Make Calls The E618/612 provides many easy and quick ways to make calls. By Directly Entering a Telephone Number You may make a call by entering directly a telephone number:...
  • Page 34 By Selecting a Recently Dialed Number You may make a call by selecting one from the recently dialed numbers: Step Operation and description Click on or select Tools Call, the Call service screen is displayed. HUAWEI...

  • Page 35: Answering Calls

    Click on to end the call. Answering Calls The default alert mode of the E618/612 for incoming calls is by sound. You can select Settings Options to set the mode: You can select the sound alert, and the display alert. For specific operations, refer to "System Settings".

  • Page 36: Volume Adjustment And Mute

    To increase the volume, press To decrease the volume, press To mute your voice, press To resume normal talk, press Shortcut Keys for Call Service The following table shows the shortcut keys and their usage description: HUAWEI...
  • Page 37 Ctrl+B The shortcut key for Ctrl+D The shortcut key for Ctrl+H The shortcut key for Ctrl+M The shortcut key for mute, by which you can switch between the mute and normal modes. Ctrl++/- The shortcut key for volume adjustment HUAWEI...

  • Page 39: Messaging

    Way 2: to enter a number directly: In the blank field behind the "Contacts", enter numbers directly. With the E618/612, you can send a message to several contacts in one time. To do so, if you adopt way 1, you can press <Shift> key to select a sequence of contacts, or press <Ctrl>...
  • Page 40 Go to the SMS window and click <Inbox> to open the Inbox. Going to the Inbox to View Your Text Messages 1 Go to the Inbox to View Your SMS Messages Directly You may go to the Inbox to browse and view your text messages: HUAWEI...
  • Page 41 When a new message is coming, you can see the alert window. Option Operation and description Click <View> on The content of the message is displayed. the alert window Click <Close> on The content of the message is not displayed. the alert window HUAWEI...
  • Page 42 Select a message or double click it to go to the screen with the detailed message and click <Call>. The call service screen is displayed, the number of the sender appears and it is dialed out automatically at the same time. HUAWEI...
  • Page 43 Outbox will be moved to the trash automatically. Access the SMS screen, click <Outbox> and the Outbox is displayed. Viewing Text Messages in the Outbox You may go to the Outbox to check and view messages: HUAWEI...
  • Page 44 "Contacts", or Click <Contacts> to select the number you want. The content of the message you want to forward appears automatically in the text box. You can edit or modify it. Click <Send> to forward the message. HUAWEI...
  • Page 45 Select a message or double click it to go to the screen with the detailed message and click <Get Number>. The new contacts screen is displayed, and the receiver number of this message appears automatically in the Mobile column. Input the information for this number as required. Click <Save>. HUAWEI...
  • Page 46 Trash. Up to 1000 text messages can be stored in the Trash. When the trash is full and another message is removed to it, the earliest message in this box is removed automatically. Access the SMS screen, click <Trash> and the trash screen is displayed. HUAWEI...
  • Page 47 Access the SMS screen, click <Reports> and the Reports box is displayed: Step Operation and description Select a message and click <Delete>. If you are sure, click <OK> and this return notification SMS message is removed. HUAWEI...

  • Page 48: Text Message Import Management

    Select File Import Message from USIM/SIM Card. Messages in the USIM/SIM card are imported into their respective boxes in the E618/612, and the original messages in the card are all removed. Note: When the E618/612 Manager is started or the E618/612 is inserted, the program searches the USIM/SIM card for the unread message.
  • Page 49 If no such information or it has been accidentally deleted, contact your provider to get this number. Note: If no storage space is available in your USIM/SIM card for the reports, the "Request status report" option is invalid, please contact your card provider for details. HUAWEI...

  • Page 51: Managing Your Contacts

    The E618/612 supports up to 1000 items in the contacts. You can create, modify and delete items in the contacts. You can also send messages, make calls with the contacts. The E618/612 also supports the import/export of the contacts for your convenience to manage the contacts.
  • Page 52 Select one or more items to be removed from the contacts, click <Delete>. If sure, click <OK>. Sending Text Messages The E618/612 allows you to select numbers from the contacts and send messages. The procedure is as follows: Step Operation and description Select one or more items from the contacts.
  • Page 53 The number you have selected appears on the Call service screen automatically, and at the same time the number will be dialed out automatically. Searching for Items in the Contacts The E618/612 provides the function of searching for wanted items in the Contacts. Step Operation and description Click <Search>.

  • Page 54: Importing/Exporting Contacts

    11 Managing Your Contacts Importing/Exporting Contacts Importing Contacts The E618/612 allows you to import the contacts items from the USIM/SIM card or a file in a specified format to the E618/612 contacts. Importing Items in Files of Specified Formats to the E618/612 Contacts The file formats that the E618/612 supports for importing are *.txt and *.csv.
  • Page 55 Once the importing is completed, a prompt appears indicating the result. Exporting Contacts E618/612 allows you to export the items from the E618/612 contacts to the USIM/SIM card or a file. Exporting Contacts Items to a File The procedure is as follows:...
  • Page 56 The storage capacity of the USIM/SIM card for the contacts depends on the card itself. When you export the contacts to the USIM/SIM card, the E618/612 will interrupt the exporting process if the contacts you are exporting exceed the capacity of the USIM/SIM card. If this happens, however, the contents that have already been exported by the process will remain unchanged.

  • Page 57: Call Register

    Step Operation and description Select one or more items. Click <Send>, and then the E618/612 automatically retrieves the numbers in the items you select, and the Write SMS screen is displayed. The numbers retrieved automatically are displayed in the blank column behind the "Contacts".
  • Page 58 Select an item. Click <Get Number>. The New contacts screen is displayed. By default, the E618/612 will save the number of this selected item to the Mobile column in the contacts. You can change the number, if you think that this number is not the one you want to save to the Mobile column.

  • Page 59: Received Calls

    Step Operation and description Select one or more items. Click <Send>, and the E618/612 automatically retrieves the numbers in the items you select, and the Write SMS screen is displayed. The numbers retrieved automatically are displayed in the blank column behind the "Contacts". Input the content for the message and click <Send>.

  • Page 60: Dialled Calls

    Select an item. Click <Get Number>. The New contacts screen is displayed. By default, the E618/612 will save the number of this item to the Mobile column in the contacts. You can change the number, if you think that this number is not the one you want to save to the Mobile column.
  • Page 61 Step Operation and description Select one or more items. Click <Send>, and the E618/612 automatically retrieves the numbers in the items you select, and the Write SMS screen is displayed. The numbers retrieved automatically are displayed in the blank column behind the "Contacts". Input the content for the message and click <Send>.
  • Page 62 Select an item. Click <Get Number>. The New contacts screen is displayed. By default, the E618/612 will save the number of this item to the Mobile column in the contacts. You can change the number, if you think that this number is not the one you want to save to the Mobile column.

  • Page 63: Settings And Information Query

    Settings and Information Query Choosing Network You can manually search for a network or make the E618/612 search for a network automatically. Select Settings Choose Network: Auto: The E618/612 automatically searches for a network and register itself to the network which it has found.

  • Page 64: Managing The Pin Code

    Generally, the PIN code is provided along with your USIM/SIM card. You can change your PIN code, and you can also enable/disable the PIN feature. If you enable the feature, you must enter a PIN code when the E618/612 starts up. PIN Code Modification...

  • Page 65: System Settings

    13 Settings and Information Query PIN Code Protection You can enable/disable the PIN function. If the function is enabled, you must enter a PIN code when the E618/612 starts up. Otherwise, you need not do this. Step Operation and description Select Settings PIN Code Protection.
  • Page 66 13 Settings and Information Query Option When the box is checked Launch data card on The E618/612 manager starts along with the Windows. Windows start up Start with the main The program is displayed in the minimized mode when window minimized it starts.
  • Page 67 Hibernate and mode, and maintain the connection between the maintain connection E618/612 and the network. Allow Standby or To allow the computer to start the standby or Hibernate and close hibernate mode, and disconnect the E618/612 and connection the network. HUAWEI...

  • Page 68: Diagnostics

    Note: If you click <Default>, the Standby/Hibernate status recovers to its default value, that is, allow standby or hibernate and close connection. Diagnostics E618/612 allows you to query information about the E618/612 and the USIM/SIM card. Select Tools Diagnostics: Messages in USIM/SIM: This information is displayed in the format of "XX/YY", here XX is the number of the existing text messages, and YY is the...

  • Page 69: Technical Parameters

    SMS: GSM, GPRS, WCDMA; Concurrent: WCDMA support Voice and PS Data service concurrent; Size (D % W % H) 120 mm % 54 mm % 10 mm Weight Approx. 50g Battery Powered via the PC card slot, uses laptop battery HUAWEI...
  • Page 70 14 Technical Parameters Item Description Operating C to 55 temperature Storage temperature C to 70 HUAWEI...

  • Page 71: Faq On E618/612 Data Card

    FAQ on E618/612 Data Card How to Judge Whether the E618/612 Data Card has been Installed Correctly? After installing the E618/612 Data Card, two devices are displayed in the device manager, namely, the “HUAWEI Mobile Connect-3G Modem” and the “HUAWEI Mobile Conncet-3G Application Interface”.
  • Page 72 Options, and then select the “Prompt” tab, and check the “Display alerts when a message is received” from the “Message alerts settings”. After the E618/612 Management Program is Started, the System Prompts “Import Message from USIM/SIM Card?” or the like. After Selecting “No”, I Still Want to Import the Message.

  • Page 73: Warnings And Precautions

    Do not use your wireless device while driving. Do not place the wireless device on the seat or other places where it can get moving in a sudden stop or collision. Observe the rules and regulations of airline companies. Switch your wireless device off before boarding an aircraft. HUAWEI...
  • Page 74 Emergency Call You can use your wireless device for emergency calls. However, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely solely on the wireless device for essential communications. Regulatory compliance HUAWEI...

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