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  • Page 2 Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life Welcome to use EC301/321/351 Data Card from Huawei HUAWEI EC301/321/351 Data Card User Manual...
  • Page 3 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 4 Safety Precautions Before using the wireless data card, please read the safety precautions carefully and also let your children know these, so that you can use your wireless data card correctly and safely. For details, see the section “Warnings and Precautions”. Do not switch on your wireless data card when it is prohibited to use wireless device or when the wireless data card may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 5 Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless data cards. Respect others’ privacy and legal rights when using your wireless data card.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installing the EC301/321/351 Manager............11 Installing the EC301/321/351 Hardware Driver.........12 Removing the EC301/321/351 ..............12 Uninstalling the EC301/321/351 Manager ..........13 6 The EC301/321/351 Manager GUI Description ..........15 Accessing the EC301/321/351 Manager GUI ..........15 Introduction to the Main Screen..............16 7 Menu ........................19 8 Internet Service ....................21 Network Connection Settings..............21...
  • Page 7 Received Calls....................51 Dialed Calls....................52 13 PC Fax......................55 14 Settings and Information Query..............57 PIN Code Management ................57 System Settings ..................59 Diagnostics....................62 15 Technical Parameters..................63 16 FAQ on EC301/321/351 Data Card ..............65 17 Warnings and Precautions................67 Electronic Device ..................67 Hospital ......................67 HUAWEI...
  • Page 8 Contents Area with flammables and Explosives ............67 Traffic Safety....................68 Storage Environment..................68 Children Safety ..................69 Operating Environment ................69 Cleaning and Maintenance .................69 Environmental Care ...................70 Emergency Call..................70 Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy ............70 18 Abbreviations and Acronyms................71 HUAWEI...
  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview Welcome to use the HUAWEI EC301/321/351 Data Card. With the EC301/321/351, you can easily: Access the Internet Make and answer calls Send and receive messages Use the contacts Use the call logs service HUAWEI...
  • Page 10: What Is In Your Packing Box

    What is in Your Packing Box Your EC301/321/351 packing box contains: An EC301/321/351 data card An earphone A CD which contains a PDF document of user manual and a setup program. A quick start guide HUAWEI...
  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Ec301/321/351

    EC301/321/351 The following is an illustration of your EC301/321/351: Indicator Antenna Earphone jack Note: This is a schematic drawing of an EC301/321/351 profile; your EC301/321/351 may be different from this schematic drawing. It is subject to your actual one. HUAWEI...
  • Page 12 Antenna EC301/321/351 adopts built-in antenna that can be pulled out and adjusted in any directions freely. When using the EC301/321/351, you may adjust the angle of the antenna according to the actual signal reception situation so as to reach a most favorable signal reception quality.
  • Page 13 Indicator status Meaning Quick flash: There is coming call and the tone is ringing, or EC321 is transferring data when using The indicator is flashing the data service. quickly with an interval of 0.1 second. HUAWEI...
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    If the configuration of your computer is inferior to the recommended configuration, the running performance of the data card software may be affected. Preparing the EC301/321/351 Note: Whether a UIM card needs to be installed in your EC301/321/351, please consult your network operator. HUAWEI...
  • Page 15 1 Take out the EC301/321/351 from the protective cover. 2 Take out the UIM card slot from the EC301/321/351, and then place the UIM card into the slot, as shown in the following figure. And make sure that the UIM card is fully in place.
  • Page 16: Installation Guide

    Here, we will take the Windows XP operating system as an example. Note: Please make sure that the EC301/321/351 Manager has been installed before the EC301/321/351 card is inserted into the computer. Installing the EC301/321/351 Manager 1 Put the EC301/321/351 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 17: Installing The Ec301/321/351 Hardware Driver

    EC301/321/351 driver. Removing the EC301/321/351 If you want to remove the EC301/321/351 from the computer, please do it after having stopped it through the hardware removing feature provided by Windows. When you want to remove the EC301/321/351 from your computer, follow the...
  • Page 18: Uninstalling The Ec301/321/351 Manager

    Uninstalling the EC301/321/351 Manager Please uninstall the EC301/321/351 Manager through the Add/Remove function of Windows. HUAWEI...
  • Page 19: The Ec301/321/351 Manager Gui Description

    The EC301/321/351 Manager GUI Description Accessing the EC301/321/351 Manager GUI 1 To start the program, double click the shortcut icon of the EC301/321/351 Manager on the desktop. 2 If you are prompted to enter the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code, please enter the correct one and click OK.
  • Page 20: Introduction To The Main Screen

    Introduction to the Main Screen Main Screen Overview The initial screen after the EC301/321/351 manager starts is as follows: When you maximize the screen, it becomes the following: HUAWEI...
  • Page 21 Shortcut Icons and Keys The list below describes the Shortcut icons and keys provided by the EC301/321/351 Manager. Shortcut Description icon/key Access the online help. Connect to/Disconnect from the network. Start the default Internet browser in your operating system. Access the Call service screen.
  • Page 22 New SMS reports Displays the number of new SMS reports in real time. If there are any new SMS reports, the number will blink. Voice mail waiting Displays the number of Voice mail waiting in real time. HUAWEI...
  • Page 23: Menu

    1.5 SMS Storage Manager 1.6 Exit 2 Tools 2.1 Open Browser 2.2 Call 2.3 SMS 2.4 Contacts 2.5 Call Log 2.6 Volume Statistic 2.7 Diagnostics 3 Settings 3.1 Modify PIN Code 3.2 PIN Code Protection 3.2.1 Validate 3.2.2 Enable HUAWEI...
  • Page 24 3.2.3 Disable 3.3 Options 3.4 SMS Settings 3.5 Network Connection Settings 4 Help 4.1 Help Topics 4.2 HUAWEI Online Support 4.3 About HUAWEI...
  • Page 25: Internet Service

    If you use the High-speed Packet Data Service to access the internet, please input #777 into the phone number. For more information, consult the network operator. If you use the Low-speed Data Service Access to access the internet, please consult the network operator for all the information to be inputted. HUAWEI...
  • Page 26: Accessing The Internet

    Select [Settings/Network Connection Settings], choose a profile you want, and click OK. Click on to set up a connection. After a prompt appears indicating that the connection is set up, click or start the Explorer on your computer, and then you can access the Internet. HUAWEI...
  • Page 27: Volume Statistic

    Last Reset Time: recording the last time that you execute the operation of resetting. Click Reset and you can clear the last volume statistic information and the total volume statistic information. Note: The above data of volume statistic is for your reference only. HUAWEI...
  • Page 28: Call Service

    During a call, you can press and hold the control key to end the call. Making Calls The EC301/321/351 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 29 If the contact has two or more numbers, double click on this intended number from the pop-up Select Phone Number window or click Call after selecting the number; and the selected number will appear on the call screen and be dialed out directly. Click on to hang up. HUAWEI...
  • Page 30: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls The default alert mode of the EC301/321/351 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, please refer to "System Settings".
  • Page 31: Supplementary Services

    An alert window is displayed when a call comes. You can choose to: Option Description Click Answer Answer the call. Click Reject/Ignore Reject/Ignore the call. Supplementary Services The EC301/321/351 data card supports the following supplementary services: Call Forwarding-Busy Call Forwarding-Default Call Forwarding-No Answer Call Forwarding-Unconditional Call Waiting Three-Way Calling Caller ID Display Conference Call To use the supplementary services, you need the operator to enable them.
  • Page 32: Shortcut Keys For Call Service

    After entering a call number, press this key to make the call directly. Press this key to answer an incoming call. Ctrl+B The shortcut key for Ctrl+D The shortcut key for Ctrl+H The shortcut key for Ctrl++/- The shortcut key for volume adjustment. HUAWEI...
  • Page 33: Sms

    When you select more than one contact, you can press Shift key to select a sequence of contacts, or press Ctrl to select them one by one If you select several receivers, click the Apply to all items check box to simplify the following operations HUAWEI...
  • Page 34 Inbox is removed automatically to the Trash. The amount of all the unread messages is displayed under the status information in the main screen in real time, if any such message exists. Go to the SMS window and click Inbox to open the Inbox. HUAWEI...
  • Page 35 When a new message is coming, you can hear the sound alert: Step Operation and description Click on or select [Tools/SMS], the SMS screen is displayed. Click Inbox to go to the Inbox and check new messages; double click a message to view the detailed contents. HUAWEI...
  • Page 36 Input the telephone number you want to forward to, or click Contacts to select the number. The content of the message you want to forward appears automatically in the text box. You can edit it. Click Send to forward the message. HUAWEI...
  • Page 37 Select a message or double click it to go to the screen with the detailed message and click Get Number. The new contact screen is displayed, and the sender number of this message appears automatically in the blank field behind Mobile Number. Input the information for this number as required. Click Save. HUAWEI...
  • Page 38 The telephone numbers of the receivers whom the message was sent to are displayed automatically in the blank column behind the "Contacts". You can change these numbers. Input the content for the new message. Click Send to send the new message. HUAWEI...
  • Page 39 You can remove the messages from the Outbox. Step Operation and description Select one or more messages and click Delete; Double click a message to go to the screen with the detailed contents then click Delete. The messages are removed to the Trash. HUAWEI...
  • Page 40 You can edit a message in the Draft: Step Operation and description Select a message and click Edit, or Double click on a message item. The Write screen is displayed, change the information and select Send, Save, or Clear. HUAWEI...
  • Page 41 If you remove a message from the Trash, it is permanently removed. Step Operation and description Select one or more messages and click Delete. If you are sure to do this, click OK and the messages are removed permanently. HUAWEI...
  • Page 42: Message Storage Management

    If you are sure, click OK and this return notification message is removed. Message Storage Management Access [File/SMS Storage Manager], and then you can import the messages saved in the computer, UIM card and EC301/321/351 memory from one to another. Note: With the message storage management, you can copy/move messages between different memories in mailboxes of the same type.
  • Page 43: Sms Settings

    Priority Select the priority level for sending messages. Note: If no storage space is available in your UIM card for the reports, the "Request status report" option is invalid, please contact your UIM card provider for details. HUAWEI...
  • Page 44: Managing Your Contacts

    The EC301/321/351 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 EC301/321/351 also supports the import/export of the contacts for your convenience to manage the Contacts.
  • Page 45 Select one or more items you want to remove from the Contacts, click Delete. If sure, click OK. Sending Messages The EC301/321/351 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 46 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 EC301/321/351 provides the function of searching for wanted items in the Contacts. Step Operation and description Click Search.
  • Page 47: Importing/Exporting Contacts

    Importing/Exporting Contacts Importing Contacts The EC301/321/351 allows you to import the contacts items from a file in a specified format to the EC301/321/351 Contacts. The file formats that the EC301/321/351 supports for importing are .txt and .csv. Step Operation and description Select [File/Import Contacts From File].
  • Page 48 Error occurs to the re-imported files if the exported files have been modified. Contacts Storage Management Access [File/Contacts Storage Manager], and then you can import the contacts saved in the computer, UIM card and EC301/321/351 Memory from one to another. Note: The contacts information saved in EC301/321/351 Memory will not be lost due to the changes of the UIM card and PC.
  • Page 49: Call Logs

    Step Operation and description Select one or more items. Click Send, and then the EC301/321/351 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 50 Select an item. Click Get Number. The New contact screen is displayed. By default, the EC301/321/351 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 51: Received Calls

    You can send messages to the numbers in the Received calls items. Step Operation and description Select one or more items. Click Send, and the EC301/321/351 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 52: Dialed Calls

    Select an item. Click Get Number. The New contacts screen is displayed. By default, the EC301/321/351 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 53 You can send messages to the numbers in the Dialed calls items. Step Operation and description Select one or more items. Click Send, and the EC301/321/351 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 54 Select an item. Click Get Number. The New contacts screen is displayed. By default, the EC301/321/351 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 55: Pc Fax

    PC Fax The EC301/321/351 supports the service of PC fax. You can select PC fax software freely. Step Operation and description Be sure that you have installed the management program for data card completely and that the data card is inserted into the computer;...
  • Page 56: Settings And Information Query

    PIN code is provided along with your UIM 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 EC301/321/351 starts up. PIN Code Modification...
  • Page 57 15. PIN Code Protection You can enable/disable the PIN feature. If the feature is enabled, you must enter a PIN code when the EC301/321/351 starts up. Otherwise, you need not do this. Step Operation and description Select [Settings/PIN Code Protection].
  • Page 58: System Settings

    System Settings The system settings include the startup mode of the EC301/321/351 manager, the alert mode for incoming calls, the alert mode for messages, and so on. Select [Settings/Options]. Startup Selecting the “Startup Settings” tab, you can set the EC301/321/351 manager to start along with the Windows, to be displayed in the minimized mode when it starts, or otherwise.
  • Page 59 Call Alerts Settings Selecting the “Prompts” tab, by default, the EC301/321/351 sounds whenever a call comes, meanwhile, an alert window can also be displayed if you select the appropriate option. Option Description Alert window Check the checkbox, and an alert window is displayed whenever a call comes.
  • Page 60 Hibernate mode. Allow Standby or To allow the computer to start the standby or Hibernate hibernate mode. Note: Select [Settings/Options], and then you can set the default values on each tab. To recover the current default configuration, click Default. HUAWEI...
  • Page 61: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics EC301/321/351 allows you to query information about the EC301/321/351 and the UIM card. Select [Tools/Diagnostics]: Messages in Wireless Device: This information is displayed in the format of "XX/YY", here XX indicates the amount of the existing messages, and YY indicates the capacity of the data card.
  • Page 62: Technical Parameters

    Technical Parameters Item Description PC Card Type Type II, 68 Pin, CARDBUS Radio System CDMA2000 1x: EC301: 450MHz EC321: 800MHz EC351: 1900MHz EC301: Radio Frequency band 450MHz Band Block A: Reverse Link: 452.5MHz to 457.5MHz; Forward Link: 462.5MHz to 467.5MHz.
  • Page 63 Asynchronous Data Service: Maximum Data Rate 14.4kbps PC Fax: Maximum Data Rate 14.4kbps Short Message Service Size(D%W%H) 88.4mm%54mm%5mm Weight Approx. 50g Battery Powered via the PC card slot, uses laptop battery Operating C to 55 temperature Storage temperature C to 65 HUAWEI...
  • Page 64: Faq On Ec301/321/351 Data Card

    Card How to Judge Whether the EC301/321/351 Data Card has been Installed Correctly? After installing the EC301/321/351 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 65 Double-click the “*/+” key on the telephone service interface, or input it through the PC keyboard. Why cannot I Paste the Telephone Numbers? Only such telephone numbers as “0123456789#*+” are legal. Confirm no other character is contained in the cut or pasted texts. HUAWEI...
  • Page 66: Warnings And Precautions

    Device/Vehicle for transporting and storing fuels or chemical products Area with chemical substances and particles (such as: granule, dust, metal powder) in the air Area with the sign of Explosives Area with the sign of Turn off bi-direction wireless equipment. HUAWEI...
  • Page 67: Traffic Safety

    The earphones may attract these objects and hurt you when you are using the wireless data card. Do not put your wireless data card in the pocket on the back side of trousers or a skirt to avoid wireless data card damage while seating. HUAWEI...
  • Page 68: Children Safety

    The wireless data card may interfere nearby TV sets and radios. In accordance with the international standards for radio frequency and radiation, use wireless data card accessories approved by Huawei only. Cleaning and Maintenance Before you clean or maintain the wireless data card, disconnect your wireless data card from your PC and turn off the PC.
  • Page 69: Environmental Care

    The SAR limit adopted by the USA and Canada is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported to the FCC and IC for this device type when tested for use is 0.929 W/kg. HUAWEI...
  • Page 70: Abbreviations And Acronyms

    Abbreviations and Acronyms CDMA Code Division Multiple Access Electronic Serial Number EVRC Enhanced Variable Rate Coder General User Interface Personal Identification Number PIN Unblocking Key Short Message Service User Identity Module Ver: V2.50 BOM: 31015036 HUAWEI...

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