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Huawei EC321 User Manual
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HUAWEI EC321 Data Card
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  • Page 1 Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life Thank you for choosing Huawei EC321 Data Card from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HUAWEI EC321 Data Card User Manual...
  • Page 2 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. Notice The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions Before using the wireless data card, 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, refer to "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 4: Table Of Contents

    5 Installation Guide ........................9 Installing the EC321 Manager..................9 Removing the EC321 ....................10 Uninstalling the EC321 Manager ................10 6 The EC321 Manager GUI Description ................11 Accessing the EC321 Manager GUI ................11 Exiting the EC321 Manager ..................11 Introduction to the Main Interface ................12 7 Menu............................15...
  • Page 5 14 Settings and Information Query..................49 PIN Code Management ....................49 System Settings......................50 Diagnostics ........................52 15 Technical Parameters ......................53 16 FAQs on the EC321 Data Card ..................55 17 Warnings and Precautions ....................57 Electronic Device ......................57 Hospital........................57 Area with Flammables and Explosives ...............57 Traffic Safety .......................58...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Thank you for choosing Huawei EC321 Data Card (hereinafter referred to as the EC321). With the EC321, you can easily: Access the Internet. Make and answer calls. Send and receive messages. Use the contacts. Use the call logs service.
  • Page 7: What Is In Your Packing Box

    What Is in Your Packing Box Your EC321 packing box includes: An EC321 data card. An earphone. A CD which contains a PDF document of user manual and a setup program. A quick start guide. HUAWEI...
  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Ec321

    Antenna Earphone jack Note: This is a sketch of the EC321. Your EC321 may be different. It is subject to your actual one. Antenna The EC321 adopts a built-in antenna that can be pulled out and adjusted in any directions.
  • Page 9 Earphone Jack Insert your earphone into the jack on the EC321 when you use the call service. Indicator The LED indicates the status of your EC321. Normally, the indicator is green.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    1. Take out the EC321 from the protective cover. 2. Take out the UIM card slot from the EC321 and place the UIM card into the slot, as shown in the following figure. Make sure that the UIM card is fully in place.
  • Page 11 3. As shown in the following figure, place the slot into the EC321. 4. Insert the EC321 with the UIM card into the PCMCIA slot of your computer. HUAWEI...
  • Page 12: Installation Guide

    The following sections take Windows XP as an example. Note: Make sure that the EC321 Manager has been installed before the EC321 card is inserted into the computer. Installing the EC321 Manager 1.
  • Page 13: Removing The Ec321

    Removing the EC321 If you want to remove the EC321 from the computer, do it after having stopped it through the hardware removing feature provided by Windows. When removing the EC321 from your computer, follow the procedure below: 1. Double-click on the lower right corner of your interface.
  • Page 14: The Ec321 Manager Gui Description

    Select File > Exit and you can perform the following operations: Select Quit application to exit the EC321 Manager. Select Shut down device to exit the EC321 Manager and stop the data card. If you want to re-access the network service, plug and insert the device again.
  • Page 15: Introduction To The Main Interface

    The initial interface after the EC321 manager starts is as follows. When you maximize the interface, it is displayed as follows. Shortcut Icons and Keys The following table describes the shortcut icons and keys provided by the EC321 Manager. HUAWEI...
  • Page 16 Displays the volume of the current data connection. connection The following table lists the status information when the interface is maximized. Status information Description Signal strength Indicates the current network type and signal strength. Network The information about the network status. HUAWEI...
  • Page 17 New SMS reports Displays the number of new SMS reports in real-time. If there are any new SMS reports, the number blinks. Voice mail waiting Displays the number of voice mail waiting in real-time. HUAWEI...
  • Page 18: Menu

    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 3.2.3 Disable 3.3 Options HUAWEI...
  • Page 19 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 20: Internet Service

    If you use the Low-speed Data Service Access to access the internet, consult the network operator for all the information to be entered. Deleting a Profile Select Settings > Network Connection Settings on the menu bar. Step Action In the Choose Profile Name field, select a profile to delete. Click Remove. HUAWEI...
  • Page 21: Accessing The Internet

    You can view the content of the volume statistic. Select Tools > Volume Statistic on the menu bar: Last Volume Statistic: The volume of the last connection with the Internet, including sent and received volume statistic values and the duration of the connection. HUAWEI...
  • Page 22 Last Reset Time: Recording the time of your reset. Reset: You can click it to 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 23: Call Service

    During a call, you can press and hold the control key to end the call. Making a Call The EC321 provides many easy and quick ways to make calls. Entering a Telephone Number Directly You can make a call by entering a telephone number directly.
  • Page 24 Tools > Call to display the Call interface. Click to display a list of 10 recently dialed numbers. Double-click the selected number or click Call after selecting the number. Then the number is dialed out. Click to hang up. HUAWEI...
  • Page 25: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call The default alert mode of the EC321 for incoming calls is by sound. You can select Settings > Options to set the mode. You can select the sound alert or display alert. For details, refer to "System Settings."...
  • Page 26: Volume Adjustment And Mute

    After entering a call number, press Enter to make the call. Press Enter 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 27: Sms

    If you select several receivers, click the Apply to all items check box to simplify the following operations. Input the message, the character number is displayed in real-time on the upper right of the Contacts text box. The maximum length of each message is 1000 characters. HUAWEI...
  • Page 28 Click Clear to clear the contacts and the message content. Note: The EC321 supports to send a message to a group of up to 20 numbers. When your message contains no more than 160 characters, it is sent as one message.
  • Page 29 Click View on the The content of the message is displayed. alert window Click Close on the The content of the message is not displayed. alert window Replying a Message You can reply to a message directly in the Inbox. HUAWEI...
  • Page 30 Select a message or double-click it to display the interface with the detailed contents and click Call. The Call interface is displayed. The number of the sender is displayed and dialed out automatically at the same time. Deleting a Message You can delete a received message. HUAWEI...
  • Page 31 When the Outbox is full and an additional message is coming, the earliest message in the Outbox is removed to the Trash automatically. In the SMS interface, click Outbox and the Outbox is displayed. Viewing a Message in the Outbox You can display the Outbox to check and view messages. HUAWEI...
  • Page 32 The content of the message to forward displays automatically in the text box. You can edit it. Click Send to forward the message. Making a Call In the Outbox, you can dial a number of a receiver whom a message has been sent to. HUAWEI...
  • Page 33 Select a message or double-click it to display the interface with the detailed contents and click Get Number. The New interface is displayed, and the number of the message receiver appears automatically in the Mobile column. Input the required information of the number. Click Save. HUAWEI...
  • Page 34 When the Trash is full and another message is removed to it, the earliest message in the Trash is removed automatically. In the SMS interface, click Trash and the Trash is displayed. Restoring a Message You can restore a message in the Trash to the original box. HUAWEI...
  • Page 35: Message Storage Management

    You cannot copy/move messages in the Reports or Draft. The messages saved in the EC321 memory can be lost because of the changes of the UIM card and PC. HUAWEI...
  • Page 36: Sms Settings

    Click to import the message from the right of the arrow to the left. You can export the messages saved in the computer, UIM card and HUAWEI Mobile Connect memory to a file. Step Action Select one or more message(s), and then right-click.
  • Page 37 Note: If no storage space is available in your UIM card for the reports, the Request status report option is invalid. For details, contact your UIM card provider. HUAWEI...
  • Page 38: Managing Your Contacts

    The EC321 can store up to 1000 contacts. You can create, modify and delete the contacts. You can also send messages, make calls to the contacts. The EC321 also supports the import/export of the contacts for your convenience to manage the contacts.
  • Page 39 Select one or more contact(s) to delete from the Contacts and click Delete. Click OK to confirm. Sending a Message The EC321 allows you to select a number from the contact and send a message. The following table lists the procedure. Step Action Select one or more contact(s) from the Contacts.
  • Page 40: Importing/Exporting A Contact

    Click Stop Search to stop searching. Importing/Exporting a Contact Importing a Contact The EC321 allows you to import the contacts from a file in a specified format to the EC321 Contacts. The EC321 supports for importing of the *.txt and *.csv files.
  • Page 41 Select File > Contacts Storage Manager, and then you can import the contacts saved in the computer, UIM card and EC321 Memory from one to another. Note: The contacts information saved in the EC321 Memory can be lost because of the changes of the UIM card and PC. Step...
  • Page 42: Call Logs

    Step Action Select one or more item(s). Click Send, and then the EC321 automatically retrieves the numbers in the selected items, and the Write SMS interface is displayed. The retrieved numbers are automatically displayed in the blank field behind the Contacts.
  • Page 43: Received Calls

    Select an item. Click Get Number. The New interface is displayed. By default, the EC321 saves the number of the selected item to the Mobile column in the Contacts. You can change the number if the number is not corresponding to the Mobile column.
  • Page 44: Dialed Calls

    Select an item. Click Get Number. The New contacts interface is displayed. By default, the EC321 saves the number to the Mobile column in the Contacts. You can change the number if the number is not corresponding to the Mobile column.
  • Page 45 Select an item. Click Get Number. The New contacts interface is displayed. By default, the EC321 saves the number to the Mobile column in the contacts. You can change the number if the number is not corresponding to the Mobile column.
  • Page 46 Deleting a Dialed Call You can delete items from the dialed calls. Step Action Select one or more item(s). Click Delete. Click OK to confirm. HUAWEI...
  • Page 47: Pc Fax

    PC Fax The EC321 supports the service of PC fax. You can select PC fax software freely. Step Action Be sure that you have installed the management program for data card completely and the data card is inserted into the computer.
  • Page 48: Settings And Information Query

    Enter the current PIN code and the new PIN code. Enter the new code again to confirm it. Click OK to modify it. PIN Code Validation After accessing the EC321 management program, you can still use the function of PIN code validation. Step Action Select Settings >...
  • Page 49: System Settings

    Select Settings > Options. Startup Click the Startup tab, and you can set the EC321 manager to start along with the Windows, or to be displayed in the minimized mode when it starts. Option...
  • Page 50 Call Alerts Settings Click the Call Alerts tab. By default, the EC321 sounds whenever a call comes. Meanwhile, an alert window can also be displayed if you select the option. Option Description Alert window Check the check box, and an alert window is displayed whenever a call comes.
  • Page 51: Diagnostics

    Select Settings > Options, and then you can set the default values on each tab. To recover the current default configuration, click Default. Diagnostics The EC321 allows you to query information about the EC321 and the UIM card. Select Tools > Diagnostics. Messages in Wireless Device: This information is displayed in the format of "XX/YY".
  • Page 52: Technical Parameters

    Item Description PC card type Type II, 68 Pin, CARDBUS Radio system CDMA2000 1x: EC301: 450 MHz EC321: 800 MHz EC351: 1900 MHz EC301: Radio frequency band 450 MHz Band Block A: Reverse Link: 452.5–457.5 MHz Forward Link: 462.5–467.5 MHz 450 MHz Band Block C: Reverse Link: 450.0–454.8 MHz...
  • Page 53 Item Description Battery Powered by the PC card slot, uses laptop battery Operating temperature –10 C to +55 Storage temperature –20 C to +65 HUAWEI...
  • Page 54: Faqs On The Ec321 Data Card

    Probably you have inserted the data card before the completion of installing the EC321 management software. Pull out the data card and insert it after the installation of EC321 management software is completed. Then, install the EC321 hardware driver by following the guide for the hardware installation.
  • Page 55 Double-click the */+ key on the telephone service interface, or input it through the PC keyboard. Why I Cannot Paste the Telephone Numbers? Telephone numbers that only contains "0123456789#*+" are legal. Confirm no other character is contained in the cut or pasted texts. HUAWEI...
  • Page 56: Warnings And Precautions

    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. Area where it is generally suggested to stop the engine or a vehicle HUAWEI...
  • Page 57: Traffic Safety

    Put your wireless data card in places beyond the reach of children. Do not allow children to use the wireless data card without guidance. Do not allow children to touch the small fittings. Otherwise, suffocation or gullet jam can be caused if children swallow the small fittings. HUAWEI...
  • Page 58: Operating Environment

    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 59: Emergency Call

    The SAR value limit suggested by ICNIRP is 2 W/kg (10 g Average). By measuring, the maximum SAR value of this wireless product is 0.169 W/kg (10 g Average). HUAWEI...
  • Page 60: 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 HUAWEI...

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