Getting to Know Your E220

USB interface

The following figure shows E220.
Indicator USIM/SIM card slot
Note: The figure is for your reference only. Indicator This indicator indicates the status of E220. Indicator Status Off Blinking twice every 2.7 seconds (green) Blinking once every 2.9 seconds (green) Description E220 is powered off. E220 is searching for a network or no network is available. The GSM network is normal.
3 Getting to Know Your E220 Indicator Status Blinking once every 2.9 seconds (blue) On (green) On (cyan) On (blue) Description The WCDMA network is normal. The GPRS data service is established. The HSDPA data service is established. The WCDMA data service is established.

Getting Started

Computer Configuration Requirements
To use E220, your PC is required to have: CPU: Pentium 4, 1 GHz or above Memory: 128 MB RAM or above Hard disk: 50 MB or above Operating system: Windows XP or Windows 2000 USB modem interface: USB 2.0 full speed Display resolution: 800 % 600 or above; 1024 % 768 is recommended Note: Make sure that the configuration of your PC meets the requirements. Otherwise, improper configuration may degrade the performance of your PC.

Preparing E220

1 Take out E220 from the protective cover. 2 Take out the USIM/SIM card slot from E220. Then insert the USIM/SIM card into the USIM/SIM card slot. Make sure that the USIM/SIM card is fully inserted.
4 Getting Started 3 Insert the USIM/SIM card slot into E220.
Take the Windows XP operating system as an example. Note:

Installation

The installation procedures vary with the operating system. The following installation procedures are for your reference only.
For Windows XP, it is recommended to install patches such as Service Pack 2 or above. For Windows 2000, it is recommended to install patches such as Service Pack 4 or above. Before connecting E220 to the PC, power on the PC. Otherwise, the installation may be affected.
Connecting E220 to the PC
Use the dedicated USB cable to connect E220 to the PC. The following figure shows the USB cable.

Sending or Receiving a Message
Creating a Message Click Step or select Tools > SMS, the SMS interface is displayed. Procedure Click Write and the Write interface is displayed.
Enter the phone number by one of the following ways: Enter the phone number: In the Contacts field, enter the phone number and use the semicolon to separate phone numbers. Select the contact: Click Contacts. Select one or more contacts and click OK. In the pop-up dialog box, select the phone numbers and click OK. To select several contacts, select the Apply to all items check box to simplify the procedures. Write the message. On the upper right corner of the interface, the number of remaining characters and the number of the message is split are displayed. Click Send to send the message. After the message is sent, it is auto saved to the Outbox. If the sending fails, a prompt is displayed asking whether to send it again. If you cancel the sending, the message is auto saved to the Outbox. Click Save to save the message to the Draft. Click Clear to clear the phone number and the message.
9 SMS Note: To select several contacts, press and hold the Shift key or the Ctrl key. Mobile Connect supports the group sending function. You can send a message to up to 20 phone numbers. Each message can contain 70 Chinese characters or 160 English letters. If a message contains more than 70 Chinese characters or 160 English letters, it is split into several messages and sent one by one. You can follow the above-mentioned two ways to enter the phone number as the message recipient. Inbox The Inbox stores received messages. It can store up to 1,000 messages. If the Inbox is full and there is a new message, the oldest message is auto moved to the Trash. If there is an unread message, the number is displayed on the right panel of the home screen. On the SMS interface, click Inbox to access the Inbox.
Viewing a Message 1 You can view a message in the Inbox. Step Click Procedure or select Tools > SMS. The SMS interface is displayed.
Click Inbox to access the Inbox. Double-click the message to view details.

There are two types of icons in the Inbox: : Unread messages : Read messages 2 View a message upon its arrival. 24
9 SMS If there is a new message, you can hear an alert tone or view an alert window. For details, refer to "System Settings". With the alert tone function enabled: If there is a new message, you can hear the alert tone. Step Click Procedure or select Tools > SMS. The SMS interface is displayed.
With the alert window function enabled: If there is a new message, you can see the alert window. Click View Close Close the alert window. To View details of the message.
Replying to a Message You can reply to a message in the Inbox. Step Procedure Select or double-click the message to view details. Then click Reply. The phone number of the sender is displayed in the Contacts field. You can edit the phone number. Write the message. Click Send.
Forwarding a Message You can forward a received message.
9 SMS Step Procedure Select or double-click the message to view details. Then click Forward. Enter the phone number of the recipient, or click Contacts to select the contact. Details of the message are displayed in the text box. You can edit it. Click Send.
Deleting a Message You can delete a received message. Step Procedure Select one or more messages. Double-click the message to view details. Click Delete. The message is moved to the Trash.
Saving a Phone Number You can save the phone number of a received message as a contact. Step Procedure Select or double-click the message to view details and click Get Number. The New interface is displayed and the phone number of the message is displayed in the Mobile Number field. Enter the information of the phone number. Click Save.
Exporting a Message You can export received messages to a file. The file must be.txt or.csv files.
9 SMS Step Operation Select one or more messages. Right-click the window and select Export to file. Select the path and enter the file name. Click Save.
Locking/Unlocking a Message To avoid unintentional deletion, you can lock a message in the Inbox. In addition, you can unlock a message. Step Operation Select one or more messages. Right-click the window and select Lock or Unlock.

Note: A locked message is marked by Outbox The Outbox stores sent messages. The Outbox can store up to 1,000 messages. If the Outbox is full and there is a new message, the oldest message is auto moved to the Trash. On the SMS interface, click Outbox to access the Outbox. Viewing a Message You can view a message in the Outbox. Step Procedure You can view all the messages in the Outbox. Double-click the message to view details.
9 SMS Sending a Message In the Outbox, you can send a message. Step 1 Procedure Select or double-click the message to view details. Then click Send. You can send a message to several recipients each time. Select several messages and click Send. The phone number of the recipient is displayed in the Contacts field. You can edit the phone number. Write the message. Click Send.
Forwarding a Message In the Outbox, you can forward a sent message. Step Procedure Select or double-click the message to view details. Then click Forward. Enter the phone number of the recipient in the Contacts field, or click Contacts to select the contact. Details of the message are displayed. You can edit the message. Click Send.
Deleting a Message You can delete a message. Step Procedure Select one or more messages and click Delete. Double-click the message to view details and click Delete. The message is moved to the Trash.
9 SMS Saving a Phone Number You can save the phone number of a sent message as a contact. Step Procedure Select or double-click the message to view details and click Get Number. The New interface is displayed and the phone number of the message is displayed in the Mobile Number field. Enter the information of the phone number. Click Save.
Exporting a Message You can export sent messages to a file. The file must be.txt or.csv files. Step Operation Select one or more messages. Right-click the window and select Export to file. Select the path and enter the file name. Click Save.
Locking/Unlocking a Message To avoid unintentional deletion, you can lock a message in the Outbox. In addition, you can unlock a message. Step Procedure Select one or more messages. Right-click the window and select Lock or Unlock.
Note: A locked message is marked by.
9 SMS Draft You can save a message as a draft. The Draft can store up to 1,000 messages. If you save a message as a draft, only the content of the message is saved. On the SMS interface, click Draft. Editing a Message You can edit a draft. Step Procedure Select the draft and click Edit. Double-click the draft. On the Write interface, edit the draft and click Send, Save, or Clear.

Deleting a Message You can delete a draft. Step 3 Procedure Select one or more drafts and click Delete. The draft is moved to the Trash. Click Save.
Trash The Trash stores messages removed from the Inbox, Outbox, and Draft. The Trash can store up to 1,000 messages. If the Trash is full and there is a new message, the oldest message is auto deleted. On the SMS interface, click Trash. Restoring a Message You can restore a message. 30
9 SMS Step The message is restored. Procedure Select one or more messages and click Restore.
Deleting a Message If you delete a message from the Trash, it is permanently deleted. Step Click OK. Procedure Select one or more messages and click Delete.
Exporting a Message You can export messages to a file. The file must be.txt and.csv files. Step Procedure Select one or more messages. Right-click the window and select Export to file. Select the path and enter the file name. Click Save.
Reports The Reports can store up to 1,000 delivery reports. If the Reports is full and there is a new report, the oldest report is auto deleted. On the SMS interface, click Reports. Step Click OK.
Procedure Select one or more reports and click Delete.
9 SMS Exporting a Report You can export reports to a file. The file must be.txt or.csv files. Step Select one or more reports. Right-click the window and select Export to file. Select the path and enter the file name. Click Save. Procedure
Message Import Management
You can import messages to Mobile Connect from the USIM/SIM card. Step Procedure Select File > Import Message from USIM/SIM Card. Messages are imported to the Inbox, Outbox, or Draft of Mobile Connect respectively.

SMS Settings

Select Settings > SMS Settings and the SMS settings interface is displayed. Option Reports Description You can enable or disable this function. With the function enabled, if you send a message successfully, you can receive a delivery report. Set the recipient to use the same SMS center number to reply the message.
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9 SMS Option SMS Bearer Domain Description Set the bearer domain of sending a message. Circuit Switched (CS): messages are sent through the CS domain. Packet Switched (PS): messages are sent through the PS domain. Set the validity period for a message saved in the SMS center. The SMS center number is supplied with the USIM/SIM card. After you insert the USIM/SIM card, the field is auto filled. If the field is null or you delete the number unconsciously, contact your service provider to retrieve the number.

Validity SMC Number

Note: If there is no capacity for delivery reports in the USIM/SIM card, the request status report function is invalid, contact your service provider for details.

Mobile Connect can save up to 1,000 contacts.

Contacts

You can create, modify, or delete contacts. You can send a message or make a call to the contact. You can also import or export contacts.

Managing Contacts

Click or select Tools > Contacts. The Contacts interface is displayed.
Creating a Contact Do the following: Step 3 Click New. Enter the content in the Name, Mobile Number, Home Number, Office Number, E-mail, and/or Comments fields. Click Save. Procedure
Modifying a Contact Do the following: Step Modify the contact.
Procedure Select or double-click the contact and click Edit.
10 Contacts Step 3 Click Save. Procedure
Deleting a Contact Do the following: Step Click OK. Procedure Select one or more contacts. Then click Delete.
Sending a Message You can send a message to a contact. Do the following: Step 3 Select one or more contacts. Click Send. Mobile Connect retrieves the phone number and the Write interface is displayed. The phone number is displayed in the Contacts field. Write the message and click Send. Procedure
Searching for a Contact You can search for a contact. Do the following:
10 Contacts Step Click Search. Select a field item such as Name, Mobile, Family, Office or E-mail from the dropdown list in the Condition area. Enter the content in the Value text box. Select Match Whole Word Only and/or Match Case in the Matching Type field. Click Search Now to start searching. Click Stop Search to stop searching. Procedure
Importing/Exporting Contacts
Importing a Contact You can import contacts to Mobile Connect from the USIM/SIM card or a file. Importing a Contact from a File You can import contacts to Mobile Connect from a file. The file must be.txt or.csv files. Step 3 Procedure Select File > Import Contacts > From File. In the Open dialog box, select the file. Click Open to import the file to Mobile Connect.
Importing a Contact from the USIM/SIM Card You can import contacts to Mobile Connect from the USIM/SIM card.

10 Contacts Step Procedure Select File > Import Contacts > From USIM/SIM Card. You can select: Move Import: Contacts in the USIM/SIM card are deleted. Copy Import: Contacts in the USIM/SIM card are retained. Click OK. Then select Mobile, Home or Office and set whether to apply the operations to all items. Then click OK. After the importing completes, a prompt is displayed to indicate the result.
Exporting a Contact You can export contacts from Mobile Connect to the USIM/SIM card or a file. Exporting a Contact to a File Do the following: Step 3 Procedure Select File > Export Contacts > To File. Then click OK in the pop-up dialog box. In the Save as dialog box, enter the file name with.csv as its extension. Click Save.
Exporting a Contact to the USIM/SIM Card Do the following: Step Select one or more contacts. Select File > Export Contacts > To USIM/SIM Card. Click OK.

Procedure

10 Contacts Step 4 Procedure After the exporting completes, a prompt is displayed to indicate the result.
Note: If you do not select a contact, the function is unavailable. The number of contacts that can be saved is determined by the capacity of the USIM/SIM card. If the contacts you are exporting exceed the USIM/SIM card capacity, Mobile Connect auto stops the operation.
Settings and Information Query

Selecting the Network

E220 supports manual or auto search of the network. To set the search mode, select Settings > Choose Network and select either of the following options: Auto: E220 auto searches for a network and registers to the network. Manual: You can manually search for networks and select a network for E220 to register.
Selecting the Connection Type
Select Settings > Choose Connection Type to set the connect type. Option GPRS Preferred 3G Preferred GPRS Only 3G Only Description If possible, E220 selects the GPRS network. If possible, E220 selects the 3G network. E220 selects the GPRS network only. E220 selects the 3G network only.

Selecting the Band

You can set the working band for E220. After setting, E220 can work only in the preset working band. Select Settings > Band Selection. Then you can select All Band, GSM900/1800/WCDMA2100 or GSM1900.
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Managing the PIN Code

The PIN code can protect the USIM/SIM card from unauthorized use. The PIN code is supplied with the USIM/SIM card. You can change your PIN code.Also you can set whether to enter the PIN code when E220 starts up. Modifying the PIN Code You can modify the PIN code. Do the following: Step 3 Procedure Select Settings > Modify PIN Code. Enter the current PIN code and the new PIN code, and then enter the new code again to confirm it. Click OK.

Validating the PIN Code After launching Mobile Connect, you can still use the PIN code validation function. Do the following: Step Procedure Select Settings > PIN Code Protection. Select Validate to enable the PIN code validation function. For details, refer to the descriptions on page 13.
PIN Code Protection You can enable or disable the PIN code when the E220 starts up. Step 1 Procedure Select Settings > PIN Code Protection.
11 Settings and Information Query Step 2 Procedure Select Enable or Disable. Enter the PIN code. Enable: You need to enter the PIN code when E220 starts up. Disable: You do not need to enter the PIN code when E220 starts up.

System Settings

The system settings include the startup mode of Mobile Connect, the alert mode for messages, and the standby/hibernate mode of the PC and so on. Select Settings > Options. Setting Startup.Click the Startup tab to set the following items Option Launch application on Windows start up Start main window minimized Check the unread message(s) while starting Description Mobile Connect is launched along with the Windows. The Mobile Connect window is minimized on startup. On launching, Mobile Connect checks the unread messages in the USIM/SIM card and E220.
Note: Click Default to restore the settings to the default values, namely, only the Check the unread message(s) while starting check box is selected.
11 Settings and Information Query Setting SMS Alerts Function Select the SMS Alerts tab to set the following items. Option Alert window Description Select the Alert window check box. If there is a new message, the alert window is displayed. You can: Click View to view details. Click Close to close the alert window. After you select a sound file, if there is a new message, the sound file is played. Click Browse to select the sound file. Click Play to pre-listen to the sound file.

Alert tone

Note: The SMS sound files must be *.wav or *.mid files. If you click Default, all the items in the Prompts tab are restored to the default values. That is, both the Alert window check box and the Alert tone check box are selected. Setting the Standby/Hibernate Mode Click the Standby/Hibernate tab to set the following items. Option Prevent Standby/Hibernate Allow Standby/Hibernate Description Prevent the PC from turning to the standby or hibernate mode. Allow the computer to turn to the standby or hibernate mode.

Note: If you click Default, the standby/hibernate status recovers to its default value, that is, allow standby or hibernate.

Diagnostic

You can inquire E220 and the USIM/SIM card. Select Tools > Diagnostics: Messages in USIM/SIM: The format is "XX/YY". XX indicates the number of messages, and YY indicates the capacity of the USIM/SIM card. Contacts in USIM/SIM: The format is "XX/YY". XX indicates the number of contacts, and YY indicates the capacity of the USIM/SIM card. IMEI Number: the IMEI number of E220. API Version: the API version. Firmware Version: the board software version of E220. Hardware Version: the hardware version of E220.
Item Technical standard USB interface standard Radio system Radio frequency band 3GPP R5 USB2.0 full speed standard

Specifications

Description

Radio power output

GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 900 MHz/1800 MHz /1900 MHz HSDPA /WCDMA: 2100 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900 MHz UL: 880 MHz915 MHz DL: 925 MHz960 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800 MHz UL: 1710 MHz1785 MHz DL: 1805 MHz1880 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900 MHz UL: 1850 MHz1910 MHz DL: 1930 MHz1990 MHz HSDPA/WCDMA 2100 MHz UL: 1920 MHz1980 MHz DL: 2110 MHz2170 MHz HSDPA/WCDMA 2100 MHz: Power Class 3, +24 dBm+1/-3 GSM/GPRS 900 MHz: Power Class 4, +33 dBm2 GSM/GPRS 1800 MHz: Power Class 1, +30 dBm2 GSM/GPRS 1900 MHz: Power Class 1, +30 dBm2 EDGE 900 MHz: Power Class E2, +27 dBm3 EDGE 1800 MHz: Power Class E2, +26 dBm3 EDGE 1900 MHz: Power Class E2, +26 dBm3
12 Specifications Item Services Description Data service: GSM CS: UL 9.6 kbit/s/DL 9.6 kbit/s GPRS: UL 26.8 kbit/s/DL 53.6 kbit/s EDGE: UL 118.4 kbit/s/DL 236.8 kbit/s WCDMA CS: UL 64 kbit/s/DL 64 kbit/s WCDMA PS: UL 384 kbit/s/DL 384 kbit/s UL WCDMA/DL HSDPA: UL 384 kbit/s/DL 3.6 Mbit/s SMS: GSM, GPRS, WCDMA, HSDPA, EDGE 89.37 mm % 42.61 mm % 14.50 mm About 50 g Through two USB interfaces -10 to +55 -40 to +70
Dimensions (D % W % H) Weight Power supply method Operating temperature Storage temperature

How to judge whether E220 is correctly connected to the PC? After you connect E220 to the PC, two device icons are displayed in the device manager, namely, HUAWEI Mobile Connect-3G Modem and HUAWEI Mobile Conncet-3G PC UI Interface. If a yellow exclamatory mark or other signs are displayed in front of the icons, it indicates that E220 is not correctly connected. You need to connect E220 again. What to do if E220 fails to connect to the Internet? 1 Make sure that E220 is in the service area and the network signal is normal. 2 Make sure you have subscribed to the wireless access service. For details, consult your service provider. 3 If you have subscribed to the wireless access service, refer to "Internet Service" to configure the network settings. Only part of the message is displayed after I use the Paste function to edit it. Why? A text message can contain up to 1,000 characters. If the size of the pasted part exceeds the limit, the exceeding part is auto deleted. When there is a new message, no alert window is displayed. Why? Make sure that you have enabled the alert window function. Select Settings > Options. Then select the Prompt tab and select the Display alerts when a message is received check box in Message Alerts Settings. After Mobile Connect is launched, the system prompts There are some unread messages in USIM/SIM card. Do you want to import them to the computer? After I select No, what if I want to import the message? Select File > Import Message from USIM/SIM Card to import messages to Mobile Connect from the USIM/SIM card.
13 FAQ I cannot paste the phone number. Why? Only 0123456789#*+ is valid. Make sure that all digits of the phone number are valid.

Electronic Device

Warnings and Precautions
Switch off your wireless device near high-precision electronic devices. The wireless device 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.

Hospital

Pay attention to the following points in hospitals or health care facilities: Do not take your wireless device into the operating room (OR), intensive care unit (ICU), or coronary care unit (CCU). Do not use your wireless device at places for medical treatment where it is prohibited to use wireless devices.
Area with flammables and Explosives
In the area with inflammables and explosives, disconnect your wireless device from your PC and turn off the PC to avoid explosion and fire. The area with inflammables and explosives include: Gas station Area for storing fuels (such as the bunk under the deck of a ship) 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
14 Warnings and Precautions Area where it is generally suggested to stop the engine or a vehicle

Traffic Safety

Please observe the relevant regulation of the area or country where you are. Do not use your wireless device while driving to avoid traffic accident. Secure the wireless device on its holder. Do not place the wireless device on the seat or other places where it can get loose in a sudden stop or collision. Use the wireless device after the vehicle stops at a safety place. Do not place the wireless device over the air bag or in the air bag outspread 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. On or nearby a plane, disconnect the wireless device from your PC and turn off the PC. In areas where it is prohibited to use wireless device, do not use the wireless device. Otherwise, the wireless signal of the wireless device can disturb the plane control signals. Disconnect the wireless device from your PC and turn off the PC before boarding an aircraft.

Storage Environment

Do not place magnetic storage media such as magnetic cards and floppy disks near the wireless device. Radiation from the wireless device may erase the information stored on them. Do not put your wireless device in containers with strong magnetic field, such as an induction cooker and a microwave oven. Otherwise, circuit failure, fire, or explosion can be caused. Do not leave your wireless device in a very hot or cold place. Otherwise, malfunction of the products, fire, or explosion can be caused. Do not put your wireless device in the pocket on the back side of trousers or a skirt to avoid wireless device damage while seating.

15 Acronyms and Abbreviations USB USIM W WCDMA WINS Wideband Code Division Multiple Access Windows Internet Name Service Universal Serial Bus User Service Identity Module
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System Description of Huawei E220 USB Modem
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Overview... 1-1 Chapter 2 Product Features... 2-1 2.1 Main Features.... 2-1 2.2 Main Technical Specifications.... 2-1 2.2.1 Software and Hardware Specifications... 2-1 2.2.2 Dashboard specification... 2-2 Chapter 3 Services and Applications... 3-1 3.1 Packet Data Service.... 3-1 3.2 SMS service.... 3-1 Chapter 4 Packing List.... 4-1 Chapter 5 Terminology.... 5-1
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
The HUAWEI E220 USB Modem is a terminal available for high-speed wireless network access, with which the users can access the Internet in the wireless way at home, office, outdoor sites and so on. It is designed in compliance with the HSDPA/UMTS (3GPP R99 & R5) and EDGE/GPRS (3GPP R99) specifications. It senses the signal strength of the HSDPA/UMTS and EDGE/GPRS network on a real-time basis, and allows users to choose the network freely. The HUAWEI E220 USB Modem delivers an access rate up to 3.6Mbps on the HSDPA, or 384kbps on the UMTS, or 236.8kbps on the EDGE, or 85.6kbps on the GPRS network. At the same time, it supports short message services. The HUAWEI E220 USB Modem is connected to a portable computer or PC by a USB interface. In the service areas or hotspots of HSDPA/UMTS, the Huawei E220 USB Modem may access the Internet over the network to transfer and download files or data. You can also browse web-site, send and receive messages and emails at any time and place. Even when out of the HSDPA/UMTS coverage, you can still enjoy services on the Internet with an alternative access through the EDGE/GPRS/GSM network in your country. The users can enjoy much more in experiencing the wireless network due to the higher speed, the more dependable features and the more convenient operations of the HUAWEI E220 USB Modem. Thus, more users will be attracted, and at the same time the ARPU of the operators will be increased greatly.
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Chapter 2 Product Features

2.1 Main Features

The main features of the HUAWEI E220 USB Modem include:

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HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz HSDPA packet data service with a maximum transmission rate of 3.6Mbps UMTS packet domain data service with a maximum transmission rate of 384kbps EDGE packet data service with a maximum transmission rate of 236.8kbps GPRS packet data service with a maximum transmission rate of 85.6kbps Circuit switched(CS) data service based on UMTS and GSM SMS service based on CS and PS domain of GSM and UMTS: supporting group transmission of messages Standard Mini USB interface, convenient for use Operating system: supporting Windows 2000 and Windows XP
2.2 Main Technical Specifications
2.2.1 Software and Hardware Specifications
Table 2-1 Main software and hardware specifications of the HUAWEI E220 USB Modem Item Technical standard Description HSDPA/UMTS: 3GPP R99, R5 GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 3GPP R99 HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz: 1920MHz~1980 MHz/2110MHz~2170 MHz(Uplink/Downlink) Operating frequency GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900MHz: 880MHz~915MHz/925MHz~960 MHz(Uplink /Downlink) GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800MHz: 1710MHz~1785MHz/1805MHz~ 1880MHz (Uplink/Downlink) GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900MHz: 1850MHz~1910MHz/1930MHz~ 1990MHz(Uplink/Downlink) GSM CS: UL 9.6kbps/DL 9.6kbps GPRS: UL 42.8kbps/DL 85.6kbps Data service EDGE: UL 118.4kbps/DL 236.8kbps UMTS CS: UL 64kbps/DL 64kbps UMTS PS: UL 384kbps/DL 384kbps UL UMTS/DL HSDPA: UL 384kbps/DL 3.6Mbps
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SMS Software Installation
Supporting SMS based on CS domain of GSM and UMTS Supporting SMS based on PS domain of UMTS and GPRS Auto download installation and driver Mini USB interface: supports USB1.1

External interface

LED indicator: indicates the running status of the USB Modem Antenna: Internal antenna SIM/USIM card: standard 6 PIN SIM card interface UMTS/HSDPA 2100MHz: +24dBm (Power Class 3) GSM/GPRS 900MHz: +33dBm (Power Class 4)

Max. transmitter power

GSM/GPRS 1800MHz/1900MHz: +30dBm (Power Class 1) EDGE 900MHz: +27dBm (Power Class E2) EDGE 1800MHz/1900MHz: +26dBm (Power Class E2)
Maximum power consumption Power supply Dimensions Weight Temperature Humidity
2.5W 5V 89 mm (D) x 43 mm (W) x 14.5 mm (H) < 50g Operating temperature: -5 ~ +45 Warehouse temperature: -15 ~ +60 5%~ 95% Supporting Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems Standard USB interface

System requirement

Pentium 500MHz CPU or above 128MB RAM or above Computer resolution of 800*600 pixels or above; however, resolution of 1024*768 is recommended
2.2.2 Dashboard specification
Table 2-2 Main specifications of the dashboard of Huawei E220 USB Modem Item SMS SMS writing Description
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Item Sending and receiving SMS

Description

SMS division: if a message to be sent contains characters more than the allowed maximum English characters which can be included in each message, it will be broken into two or more messages for sending. SMS group transmission: 20 phone numbers for each time SMS storage: any of the Outbox/Inbox/Draft box/Trash box/Report box can be saved in USIM/SIM card and PC. SMS sorting: you can sort messages by sender's/receiver's name, sending/receiving time, phone number, etc. SMS import: you may import messages from the USIM/SIM card into the corresponding message boxes of the dashboard. SMS ring prompt: ring prompt on an incoming message (Rings can be customized) Flow display and statistics (Data service) Statistics of the flow of a current connection (including time, data flow, sending/receiving flow and rate, and max. sending/receiving rate) Statistics of the previous flow (including sending/receiving flow and connection duration) Statistics of the total flow (including total sending/receiving flow and total connection duration) Phone book capacity: the storage depends on the USIM/SIM cards capacity and PC hard disk. Phone book management: name, phone numbers (including mobile numbers, home numbers and office numbers), Email addresses, and remarks Sending SMS messages directly from the Phone book Phone book Import/Export: to import/export phone book information between the dashboard and a USIM/SIM card or to import/export files of a specified format Network connection settings: Auto/Manual network selection and registration Network status display (including signal strength, operator's name, system mode, etc.) Selection of network connection types (3G preferred, GPRS/ EDGE preferred, 3G only, GPRS/EDGE only) PIN management: PIN1 authentication and modification PUK1 unlock

Phone book

Other modes
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Chapter 3 Services and Applications

3.1 Packet Data Service

The HUAWEI E220 USB Modem supports circuit domain data service based on UMTS/GSM and packet domain data service based on HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS. After connect the USB Modem and the computer with a USB cable; install E220 USB Modem drive and corresponding modem on the computer; config APN and set up link, a user may send/receive Emails, browse the Internet, and download files through an established wireless data channel. Packet data service is usually launched by entering "*99#" or "*98#". A user may choose a network type (3G preferred, GPRS/EDGE preferred, 3G only, GPRS/EDGE only) on the "Choose Connection Type" of the dashboard. The operating procedure for the circuit data service and packet data service are almost the same with the exception of their access numbers. You should consult the local service provider for the access number.

3.2 SMS service

The HUAWEI E220 USB Modem supports SMS service based on CS and PS domain of GSM and UMTS. By SMS settings of the dashboard, a user may choose a bearing domain (packet domain or circuit domain) for sending messages. The HUAWEI E220 USB Modem supports message writing, sending and receiving, and group transmission of messages to up to 20 phone numbers simultaneously. The dashboard provides powerful message management function, including setting Outbox, Inbox, Draft box, Trash box and Report box; sorting by phone number or by time; exchanging SMS information between the dashboard and a USIM/SIM card.
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Chapter 4 Packing List

A HUAWEI E220 USB Modem package box contains the following items: Table 4-1 Packing list for the HUAWEI E220 USB Modem Item HUAWEI E220 USB Modem USB extension cable CD-ROM disk (including the HUAWEI E220 USB Modem User Manual in PDF format, the Driver program and Dashboard) HUAWEI E220 USB Modem Quick Start 1 Quantity Remarks Standard Standard Standard

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Chapter 5 Terminology

A ARPU C CS L LED M MODEM P PIN PS PUK S SIM SMS U USB USIM UMTS Universal Serial Bus UMTS Subscriber Identity Module Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Subscriber Identity Module Short Message Service Personal Identification Number Packet Switched Domain PIN Unblocking Key Modulator Demodulator Light Emitting Diode Circuit Switched Domain Average Revenue Per User
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