Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life. Welcome to use EC305/325/355 Data Modem from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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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. Do not use your wireless device while driving. Follow relevant rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities.
Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless device. Respect others’ privacy and legal rights when using your wireless device.
Contents 1 Overview ............................................................................................................1 2 What is in Your Packing Box..............................................................................3 3 Getting to Know Your EC305/325/355 Data Modem.........................................5 4 Getting Started....................................................................................................7 Computer Configuration Requirements.............................
Contents Supplementary Services .............................................................................26 Volume Adjustment and Mute ....................................................................27 Shortcut Keys for Call Service...................................................................27 10 SMS................................................................................................................29 Sending and Receiving Messages ..................................................
Contents Emergency Call..........................................................................................66 Environmental Care ...................................................................................66 18 Abbreviations and Acronyms..........................................................................
1 Overview Welcome to use the HUAWEI EC305/325/355 Data Modem.
2 What is in Your Packing Box Your EC305/325/355 packing box contains: z z z z z An EC305/325/355 Data Modem A USB cable An earphone A CD, which contains a PDF document of user manual and a setup program.
3 Getting to Know Your EC305/325/355 Data Modem The following is an illustration of your EC305/325/355 Data Modem: USB interface Indicator Speaker UIM card jack Earphone jack Note: This is a schematic drawing of an EC305/325/355 profile; your EC305/325/355 may be different from this schematic drawing. It is subject to your actual one. Earphone Jack Please insert your earphone into the jack on the EC305/325/355 when you have call service.
3 Getting to Know Your EC305/325/355 Data Modem Indicator This LED indicates the status of your EC305/325/355. Normally, the indicator is blue. Indicator status Meaning The indicator is not blinking. EC321 is disabled. The indicator is blinking all the time. EC321 is to startup. One flash every two seconds The EC305/325/355 is searching for a network, or no network is currently available. Double flashes every two seconds The network is normal.
4 Getting Started Computer Configuration Requirements To use the EC305/325/355, the following are required for your computer: z z z z z z CPU: Pentium 4 1GHz or above Memory: 256MB RAM or above Hard Disk: 50MB free disk space OS: Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system Data Card Interface: A type II PCMCIA Card slot, supporting CARDBUS Display Resolution: Display resolution of 800 by 600 pixels or above; that of 1024 by 768 pixels is recommended.
4 Getting Started 3. As shown in the following figure, place the slot into the EC305/325/355.
5 Installation Guide The installation process differs slightly in different operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows 2000. During the actual installation, if any step differs from what is described here, please follow the specific installation instructions. Here, we take the Windows XP operating system as an example. Note: Please make sure that the EC305/325/355 Manager has been installed before the EC305/325/355 Data Modem is connected to the computer. Installing the EC305/325/355 Manager 1.
5 Installation Guide Installing the EC305/325/355 Hardware Driver 1. Connect the USB Modem to the computer with a compatible USB cable. 2. The system will find the new hardware and start the New Hardware Installation Wizard automatically. 3. If a prompt such as "The software failed to pass the Windows logo test" appears, click to continue. 4. When the system prompts you that the installation is finished, click to finish the installation of the EC305/325/355 driver.
6 The EC305/325/355 Manager GUI Description Accessing the EC305/325/355 Manager GUI 1. To start the program, double click the shortcut icon of the EC305/325/355 Manager on the desktop. 2. If you are prompted to enter the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code, please enter the correct one and click . You can try three times to enter your PIN code. If you failed to do that after three times, your UIM card would be locked. If this happens, use the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code to unlock it.
6 The EC305/325/355 Manager GUI Description Introduction to the Main Screen Main Screen Overview The initial screen after the EC305/325/355 manager starts is as follows: When you maximize the screen, it becomes the following: 12 HUAWEI
6 The EC305/325/355 Manager GUI Description Shortcut Icons and Keys The list below describes the Shortcut icons and keys provided by the EC305/325/355 Manager. Shortcut icon/key F1 / Description Access the online help. /F2 /F3 /F4 /F5 /F6 /F7 Connect to/Disconnect from the network. Start the default Internet browser in your operating system. Access the Call service screen. Access the SMS screen. Access the Contacts service screen. Access the Call Log service screen.
6 The EC305/325/355 Manager GUI Description Status information Description Duration of this connection Displays the duration of the current data connection Volume of this connection Displays the volume of the current data connection When the screen is maximized: Status information Description Signal strength Indicates the current network type and signal strength.
6 The EC305/325/355 Manager GUI Description Status information Description 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.
7 1 Menu File 1.1 Connect/Disconnect 1.2 Import Contacts from File 1.3 Export Contacts to File 1.4 Contacts Storage Manager 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.
7 Menu 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.
8 Internet Service Network Connection Settings Creating a Profile Select Settings Æ Network Connection Settings on the menu bar: Step Operation and description 1 Click . 2 Enter a new profile name in the "Profile name" field. 3 Enter required relevant information for the settings. 4 Click to finish creating the profile. Note: z z If you use the High-speed Packet Data Service to access the internet, input #777 into the phone number.
8 Internet Service Deleting a Profile Select Settings Æ Network Connection Settings on the menu bar: Step Operation and description 1 From the "Choose Profile Name" field, select a profile you want to delete. 2 Click . Modifying a Profile Select Settings Æ Network Connection Settings on the menu bar: Step Operation and description 1 From the "Choose Profile Name" field, select a profile you want to modify. 2 Click . 3 Make some changes. 4 Click .
8 Internet Service Step 3 Operation and description After a prompt indicating that the connection is set up appears, click on or start the Explorer on your computer, and then you can access the Internet. 4 Click on to disconnect the connection.
9 Call Service When you request the call service, you should insert the earphone to the jack on the EC305/325/355. Note: You can use the control key on the earphone to answer or reject an incoming call conveniently: z z z When the ring for an incoming call sounds, you can press the control key to answer the call; When the ring for an incoming call sounds, you can press and hold the control key to reject it; During a call, you can press and hold the control key to end the call.
9 Call Service Step 2 Operation and description Enter a telephone number by one of the following ways: z z Enter the number directly with the keyboard of your computer. Click the telephone keypad on the Call screen. 3 Click on to make a call. 4 Click on to hang up. Note: You can remove the number on the call screen digit by digit by pressing the key. Pressing and holding down it can remove the whole number. You can also press the backspace key to do this.
9 Call Service Step 3 Operation and description to hang up. Click on By Selecting a Recently Dialed Number You may make a call by selecting one from the recently dialed numbers: Step 1 Operation and description Click on displayed. or select Tools Æ Call, the Call service screen is 2 to display a list of 10 recently dialed numbers. Double Click on click the intended telephone number or click after selecting the number, then the number will be dialed out directly. 3 Click on to hang up.
9 Call Service Step 1 Action Click on displayed. or select Tools Æ Call, the Call service screen is 2 Click on to answer a call. 3 Click on to hang up. With the Setting of Display Alert An alert window is displayed when a call comes. You can choose to: Option Click Click / Description Answer the call. Reject/Ignore the call.
9 Call Service Volume Adjustment and Mute Click on or select Tools Æ Call, the Call service screen is displayed. You can adjust the volume no matter when you are making a call or not. You can also mute your voice so that the person you are talking to cannot hear you even though the line is still active. z To increase the volume, press To decrease the volume, press To mute your voice, press z To resume normal talk, press z z . . . .
10 SMS Sending and Receiving Messages Writing New Messages or select Tools Æ SMS, the SMS (Short Message Service) screen Click on is displayed: Step Operation and description 1 Click , the Write screen is displayed. 2 Enter telephone number. You can enter one or more numbers by one of the following ways: z z To enter one or more numbers directly: In the Contacts textbox, input numbers directly with semicolons ";" as the separator.
10 SMS Step Operation and description 3 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. 4 z z z Click to send the message. After the message is sent out, it is saved automatically to the Outbox. If the sending fails, you will be prompted whether to send it again. If you cancel the sending, the message will be saved automatically to the Outbox.
10 SMS Step Operation and description 1 Click on 2 Click to go to the Inbox and browse; double click a message to view the detailed contents. or select Tools Æ SMS, the SMS screen is displayed. There are two types of icons in the Inbox: : Standing for unread messages; : Standing for read messages. 2. View Messages When New Messages Come According to the settings you have made on Settings Æ Options, You can be alerted to a new message in different ways.
10 SMS Replying Messages You can reply to the sender directly in the Inbox. Step Operation and description 1 Select a message or double click it to go to the screen with the detailed message and click . 2 The telephone number of the original sender appears automatically in the blank field behind the "Contacts" and you can change it. 3 Input the content for the message you want to reply. 4 Click . Forwarding Messages You can forward messages received in the Inbox.
10 SMS Step Operation and description 2 The call service screen is displayed, the number of the sender appears and it is dialed out automatically at the same time. Removing Messages You can remove the messages you have received. Step 1 Operation and description z z 2 Select one or more messages and click ; Double click a message to go to the screen with the detailed message and click . The messages are removed to the Trash.
10 SMS coming, the earliest message in the Outbox will be moved to the Trash automatically. Access the SMS screen, click and the Outbox is displayed. Viewing Messages in the Outbox You may go to the Outbox to check and view messages: Step Operation and description 1 You may browse all the messages in the Outbox. 2 Double click a message to view the detailed contents. Sending Messages In the Outbox, you can send a new message to the receivers you have already sent a message to.
10 SMS Step Operation and description 2 Input the telephone number you want to forward to in the blank column behind the "Contacts", or Click to select the number you want. 3 The content of the message you want to forward appears automatically in the text box. You can edit it. 4 Click to forward the message. Making Calls In the Outbox, you can dial out a number of a receiver whom a message has been sent to.
10 SMS Saving Numbers You can save the receiver number of a message in the Outbox to your contacts. Step Operation and description 1 Select a message or double click it to go to the screen with the detailed message and click . 2 The new contact screen is displayed, and the receiver number of this message appears automatically in the Mobile column. 3 Input the information for this number as required. 4 Click .
10 SMS Removing Messages You can remove the messages in the Draft. Step Operation and description 1 Select one or more messages and click . 2 The messages are removed to the Trash. Trash The messages you removed from the Inbox, Outbox and Draft are all stored in the Trash. Up to 1000 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.
10 SMS Reports The Reports contains all the message reports you have received. Up to 1000 message reports can be stored in the Reports. When this box is full and another report is coming in, the earliest report in this box is removed automatically. Access the SMS screen, click and the Reports box is displayed: Step Operation and description 1 Select one or more messages and click . 2 If you are sure, click and this return notification message is removed.
10 SMS Step Operation and description 2 Select an operation mode: z z 3 Copy: the message at the source position will be kept Move: the message at the source position will be deleted Choose the message at the source position. Then, z z Click on to the right of it. to import the message from the left of the arrow Click on to import the message from the right of the arrow to the left of it.
11 Managing Your Contacts The EC305/325/355 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 EC305/325/355 also supports the import/export of the contacts for your convenience to manage the Contacts. Managing the Items in the Contacts , or select Tools Æ Contacts, and the contacts management screen is Click on displayed.
11 Managing Your Contacts Modifying Items in the Contacts Procedure: Step Operation and description 1 Select the item you want to modify from the Contacts, double click on this contact or click . 2 Make some changes. 3 Click . Removing Items from the Contacts Procedure: Step Operation and description 1 Select one or more items you want to remove from the Contacts, click . 2 If sure, click .
11 Managing Your Contacts Step 3 Operation and description The numbers retrieved appear in the blank column behind the "Contacts". Input the content for the message and click . Making Calls You can dial out the number you have selected from the contacts. The procedure is as follows: Step 1 2 Operation and description Select the item that contains the number you want to dial from the contacts, click .
11 Managing Your Contacts Step Operation and description 1 Click . 2 z z z Select a field item such as Name, Mobile, Family, Office or E-mail from the pulldown list in the Condition area; Enter relevant searching terms in the Value text box; Choose Match Whole Word Only and/or Match Case for Matching Type. 3 Click to begin searching. 4 Click to stop searching.
11 Managing Your Contacts The procedure is as follows: Step Operation and description 1 Select File Æ Export Contacts To File. 2 Select whether to be compatible with the Outlook from the pop-up window according to the actual conditions, and then select . Note: If you need export the contacts to the Outlook, check the checkbox, otherwise, error may occur while exporting. 3 In the Save as window, input a file name with .csv as its extension.
11 Managing Your Contacts Step Operation and description 1 From the window of Contacts Manager, you can select the source position and the aim position for the importing. 2 Select an operation mode: z z 3 Choose the contacts information at the source position. Then, z z 46 Copy: the contacts information at the source position will be kept Move: the contacts information at the source position will be deleted Click on to import the contacts information from the left of the arrow to the right of it.
12 Call Logs The call log contains information about dialed, received and missed calls. Each kind of log supports up to 1000 items. Click on or select Tools Æ Call Log, the Call Log screen is displayed. Missed Calls Click , and the Missed Calls screen is displayed. Sending Messages You can send messages to the numbers in the Missed calls items. Step Operation and description 1 Select one or more items.
12 Call Logs Step Operation and description 1 Select an item. 2 Click . 3 The Call service screen is displayed, and the number you have selected appears automatically on the screen, and at the same time, the number will be dialed out automatically. Saving Numbers You can save numbers in the Missed calls items. Step Operation and description 1 Select an item. 2 Click . 3 The New contact screen is displayed.
12 Call Logs Received Calls Click , and the Received calls screen is displayed. Sending Messages You can send messages to the numbers in the Received calls items. Step Operation and description 1 Select one or more items. 2 Click , and the EC305/325/355 automatically retrieves the numbers in the items you select, and the Write SMS screen is displayed. 3 The numbers retrieved automatically are displayed in the blank column behind the "Contacts".
12 Call Logs Saving Numbers You can save numbers in the Received calls items. Step Operation and description 1 Select an item. 2 Click . 3 The New contacts screen is displayed. By default, the EC305/325/355 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. 4 Click . Removing Items You can remove items from the Received calls.
12 Call Logs Step Operation and description 1 Select one or more items. 2 Click , and the EC305/325/355 automatically retrieves the numbers in the items you select, and the Write SMS screen is displayed. 3 The numbers retrieved automatically are displayed in the blank column behind the "Contacts". Input the content for the message and click . Making Calls You can dial out a number in a Dialed calls item. Step Operation and description 1 Select an item. 2 Click .
12 Call Logs Saving Numbers You can save numbers in the Dialed calls items. Step Operation and description 1 Select an item. 2 Click . 3 The New contacts screen is displayed. By default, the EC305/325/355 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. 4 Click . Removing Items You can remove items from the Dialed calls.
13 PC Fax The EC305/325/355 supports the service of PC fax. You can select PC fax software freely. Step Operation and description 1 Be sure that you have installed the management program for EC305/325/355 completely and that the EC305/325/355 is connected to the computer; 2 Install the fax software on the computer; 3 Select “HUAWEI Mobile Connect-3G Modem” as the modem for the PC fax software; 4 Follow the relevant descriptions of the PC fax software to operate the fax.
14 Settings and Information Query PIN Code Management The PIN code is used to prevent your UIM card from the invalid uses. Generally, the 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 EC305/325/355 starts up. PIN Code Modification You can change your PIN code: Step Operation and description 1 Select Settings Æ Modify PIN Code.
14 Settings and Information Query Step Operation and description 1 Select Settings Æ PIN Code Protection. 2 z Selecting "Validate", you can access the PIN code validation flow which is the same as that when the EC manager starts. For more information, please refer to the descriptions on page 11. PIN Code Protection You can enable/disable the PIN feature. If the feature is enabled, you must enter a PIN code when the EC305/325/355 starts up. Otherwise, you need not do this.
14 Settings and Information Query starts, or otherwise. Option When the box is checked Launch software on Windows start up The EC305/325/355 manager starts along with the Windows. Start main window minimized The program is displayed in the minimized mode when it starts. When starting, check unread message When the program starts, it will check the unread messages in the UIM card and the data card.
14 Settings and Information Query Note: The alert files can be in *.wav or *.mid form. Message Alerts Settings Selecting the “Prompts” tab, the options you can select for the message alert are sound alert and display alert. Option Alert window Description Check the box, and an alert window is displayed whenever a new message comes. You can: Click to see the new message, or Click to leave the message unread. z Click to select a sound file. z Click to hear the sound.
14 Settings and Information Query Option Allow Standby or Hibernate Description To allow the computer to start the standby or hibernate mode. Note: Select [Settings/Options], and then you can set the default values on each tab. To recover the current default configuration, click . Diagnostics EC305/325/355 allows you to query information about the EC305/325/355 and the UIM card.
15 Item Technical Parameters Description Technical standard CDMA2000 1X RTT USB interface standard USB1.1 Radio Frequency band z z z EC305: 450MHz Band Block A: Reverse Link: 452.5MHz to 457.5MHz; Forward Link: 462.5MHz to 467.5MHz. 450MHz Band Block C: Reverse Link: 450.0MHz to 454.8MHz; Forward Link: 460.0MHz to 464.8MHz. EC325: Reverse Link: 824MHz to 849MHz; Forward Link: 869MHz to 894MHz. EC355: Reverse Link: 1850MHz to 1910MHz; Forward Link: 1930MHz to 1990MHz.
1 95 Technical Parameters Item Description Weight Approx.
16 FAQ on the EC305/325/355 Data Modem How to Judge Whether the EC305/325/355 Data Modem has been Installed Correctly? After installing the EC305/325/355 Data Modem, two devices are displayed in the device manager, namely, the “HUAWEI Mobile Connect-3G Modem” and the “HUAWEI Mobile Connect-3G Application Interface”. Check whether these two devices are installed correctly at first.
16 0 FAQ on the EC305/325/355 Data Modem When a Message is received, no Prompt Window Appears. Why? Because you have not set the function of “Display alerts when a message is received”. Select [Settings/Options], and then check the “Display alerts when a message is received” from the “Message alerts settings”. How to Dial the Telephone Numbers with “+” Sign? Double-click the “*/+” key on the telephone service interface, or input it through the PC keyboard.
17 Warnings and Precautions Electronic Device z z Switch your wireless device off near high-precision electronic devices. The phone may affect the performance of these devices. Such devices include hearing aids, pacemakers, fire alarm systems, automatic gates, and other automatic-control devices. If you are using an electronic medical device, consult the device manufacturer and confirm whether the radio wave affects the operation of this electronic device.
17 Warnings and Precautions z z z z z z z z Do not put your wireless device in containers with strong magnetic field, such as the induction cooker and microwave oven. Otherwise, circuit failure may happen as a result. Do not leave your wireless device in a high-temperature place or use them in a place with flammable gas. Otherwise, malfunction of the product, fire, or explosion may happen as a result. The wireless device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry in use.
17 Warnings and Precautions Protection). The limits include a margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The rules for exposure to electromagnetic energy adopt SAR value as the basis of judgment. The SAR value is measured in a standard mode. That is, this wireless product transmits with maximum transmit power in the bands it use during the measuring. The SAR value limit suggested by ICNIRP is 2W/kg (10 g Average). The SAR limit adopted by the 1999/519/EC is 2.
18 Abbreviations and Acronyms C CDMA Code Division Multiple Access E ESN Electronic Serial Number EVRC Enhanced Variable Rate Codec G GUI General User Interface P PIN Personal Identification Number PUK PIN Unblocking Key U UIM User Identity Module Ver: V2.
