BT Mobile Broadband E180 HSPA USB Stick Quick Start Guide
Welcome to your new E180 HSPA USB Stick Thank you for choosing BT. This box includes your E180 HSPA USB Stick which will give you access to the Internet via our high speed HSPA, 3G and GPRS mobile networks. Whether you are in a café, on the train or in an airport, the E180 allows you to stay connected and collaborate with customers and colleagues from wherever you are. This guide will take you through the simple process of how to set up your new device so you can get started straight away.
Contents What’s in your pack 4 First things first 5 Windows or Mac system requirements 7 Insert your E180 8 ® ® What is BT Access Manager? 10 Connect to the Internet with BT Access Manager 11 Removing the E180 12 Removing BT Access Manager 12 Safety information 13 Acronyms and Abbreviations 17
What’s in your pack Your pack should include these items: The E180 4 Quick Start guide USB cable
First things first 1 Insert the BT SIM card into your E180, as shown below: i. Turn the USB Modem ii. With the notch in the SIM iii. Slide the cover face down and slide off card at bottom right, and back on. the cover in the the BT logo upwards, direction shown. slide the SIM card into the slot.
2 Before you plug in your E180, here are a few things about your E180 that you might want to know first before you use it. You can rotate the USB connector out of the top of the USB Modem.
Windows or Mac system requirements ® ® To use the E180, your computer must meet the following requirements: Connectivity Spare USB port, compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed CPU 133 MHz or above, 500 MHz or above is recommended Memory 256 MB RAM or more Hard disk 50 MB or more free space Operating system Microsoft® Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32 bit) or Mac OS 10.3.
Insert your E180 You will need to have your laptop switched on before you plug the E180 in. This will ensure the BT Access Manager software installs correctly the first time. 1 Plug the E180 into the USB interface of your laptop. If necessary, use the enclosed USB cable to connect in confined spaces.
2 Windows® XP users: a setup wizard will start when you plug in the E180 (this may take up to 2 minutes). Click “Next>” to install BT Access Manager and follow the on-screen prompts. Windows® Vista users: a setup wizard will start when you plug in the E180 (this may take up to 2 minutes). Select “Run Autorun.exe” to install BT Access Manager. At User Account Control select “Allow – I trust this program” and then follow the on-screen steps.
4 Windows® users: after the program is installed, a shortcut icon for BT Access Manager will be displayed on your desktop. Mac® users: inserting the E180 will display a BT Access Manager CD icon. Launch BT Access Manager by double-clicking the BT Access Manager icon in the new window that will appear. You can create a desktop shortcut if you wish, in which case the BT Access Manager icon will appear on your desktop. We recommend that you remove the E180 before shutting your laptop down.
Connect to the Internet with BT Access Manager Turn your laptop on and insert the E180. If you left it inserted, remove and replace the E180 after powering up, to make sure your laptop detects the device. 1 Windows® users: double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to open the BT Access Manager software. Mac® users: inserting or re-inserting the E180 will display a BT Access Manager CD icon. Launch BT Access Manager by double-clicking the BT Access Manager icon in the new window that will appear.
If you are still experiencing problems connecting to BT Access Manager contact your Customer Services Department. Please refer to the Welcome Letter that accompanied your BT SIM card and E180 for contact details and further sources of help. Removing the E180 1 Disconnect from BT Access Manager. 2 Right-click the Remove Hardware Safely icon usually found in the system tray area at bottom-right of your desktop. 3 Select and stop the hardware related to the E180.
Safety Information Read this safety information carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. Interference Do not use your wireless device if using the device is prohibited or when it cause danger or interference with electrical devices. Usage near medical devices • Do not use your wireless device and follow the rules and regulations set forth by the hospitals and health care facilities. • Some wireless devices may affect the performance of hearing aids.
• RF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more information, consult the vehicle manufacturer. • In a motor vehicle, do not place the wireless device over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Otherwise, the wireless device may hurt you owing to the strong force when the air bag inflates. • Observe the rules and regulations of airline companies. When boarding, switch off your wireless device.
• Do not drop, throw or bend your wireless device. • Clean your wireless device with a piece of damp and soft antistatic cloth. Do not use any chemical agents (such as alcohol and benzene), chemical detergent, or powder to clean it. • Do not leave your wireless device and accessories in a place with a considerably low or high temperature. • Use only accessories of the wireless device approved by the manufacture. Contact the authorized service center for any abnormity of the wireless device or accessories.
Regulatory information The following approvals and notices apply in specific regions as noted. CE Approval (European Union) The wireless device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU. The wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive).
Acronyms and Abbreviations 3G The Third Generation mobile network CPU Central Processing Unit EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution GPRS General Packet Radio Service GSM Global System for Mobile Communications HSPA High Speed Packet Access OS Operating System PIN Personal Identification Number RAM Random-Access Memory SAR Specific Absorption Rate SIM Subscriber Identity Module UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System USB Universal Serial Bus USIM UMTS Subscriber Ident
Offices worldwide The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are supplied subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of a contract. BT and the ‘Connected World’ logo and ‘Bringing it all together’ are trade marks of British Telecommunications plc. © British Telecommunications plc 2009.
