Real Mobile Broadband Internet Key 21.6 Mbps user guide
Table of Contents Getting started (P1-2) •
your Internet Key 21.6 Mbps
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indicator
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system requirements
Preparing Internet Key 21.6 Mbps (P2-3) Installation instructions (P3-4) •
connecting the Internet Key with
a computer
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installing Mobile Broadband
software
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starting Mobile Broadband
software
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uninstalling Mobile Broadband
software
Removing the Internet Key (P5) Glossary (P5)
Thank you for choosing Real 'Mobile Broadband Internet Key 21.6 Mbps' 'Internet Key 21.6 Mbps' provides the following functions: • internet access • short messaging service (SMS) • contacts • payment and recharge
Note: • this manual briefly describes the process for installing/uninstalling and safety precautions for using 'Internet Key 21.6 Mbps' (hereinafter referred to as the Internet Key) • you are recommended to read this Quick Start Guide before using the Internet Key • for operation details about Mobile Broadband software, see the online help included in the software
Getting started
Your 'Internet Key 21.6 Mbps' 1- USB connector It connects the Internet Key to a computer. 2- Slider It extends or retracts the USB connector. 3- Indicator It indicates the status of the Internet Key. 4- SIM card slot It holds the Subscriber Indentify Module (SIM) card. 5- microSD card slot It holds a microSD card. 1
Indicator
This indicator indicates the status of the Internet Key. • green, always on: The Internet Key is registering to the GPRS/EDGE network. • blue, always on: The Internet Key is registering to the 3G/HSPA/HSPA+ network. • green, blinking: The GPRS/EDGE connection is established. • blue, blinking: The 3G/HSPA/HSPA+ connection is established. • red, always on: The Internet Key is powered on and network not registered. • off: The Internet Key is not connected to the computer.
System requirements
To use the Internet Key, the system must meet the following requirements: • standard USB interface • Microsoft Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP SP2/Windows 2000 SP4/ Mac OS X 10.4 or above • 100 MB free hard disk space and 256 MB RAM or above • display resolution: 800 × 600 or above
Preparing Internet Key 21.6 Mbps
1. Take out the back cover of the internet key. 2. Insert the SIM card and microSD card into the card slots. Make sure the cards are properly inserted.
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Note: • The microSD Card is provided in the package. However you can replace it with another SD Card. • Do not remove the SIM card and the microSD card when they are being used. Removing the cards during an operation may damage the cards as well as the device, and data stored on the cards may be corrupted.
Installation instructions
The procedure for installing Mobile Broadband software depends on the operating system installed on your computer. The following section takes Windows XP as an example.
Connecting the Internet Key with a computer
Note: First, power on a computer. Then connect the Internet Key with the computer. Otherwise, the normal installation of the Internet Key can be affected. One way: Plug the Internet Key into the USB interface of the computer.
The other way: Connect the Internet Key to a computer using the USB extension cable.
Installing Mobile Broadband software
1. Connect the Internet Key to a computer. 2. The installation wizard automatically starts. If the installation wizard does not respond, double-click the AutoRun.exe file in the driver path to manually install the Mobile Broadband software. 3. Follow the instructions to install Mobile Broadband software. Note: Do not disconnect the Internet Key during the installation process. 4. The shortcut icon of Mobile Broadband software will appear on the desktop.
Starting Mobile Broadband software
After the Internet Key is installed, Mobile Broadband software starts automatically. You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to launch Mobile Broadband software.
Uninstalling Mobile Broadband software 1. Choose Start > Control Panel.
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2. Find Mobile Broadband, and click Add/Remove Programme to uninstall it. Note: It is recommended to restart the system after uninstallation to ensure that Mobile Broadband software is completely uninstalled. 4
Removing the Internet Key
1. Double-click the status area of the desktop; the «Safely Remove Hardware» prompt is displayed. 2. Select «du Mass Storage USB Device» to stop. 3. At the prompt, remove the Internet Key.
Glossary
Internet Key: A device for a computer that is used to open a data connection over the mobile phone network. GPRS: Stands for General Packet Radio Service, which allows data transmission. EDGE: Stands for Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution, an enhancement to GPRS networks offering higher speeds, however not as fast as those provided by 3G. 3G: Stands for third-generation mobile phone service and provides higher data speeds than EDGE. HSPA: Stands for High Speed Packet Access, an enhancement of 3G, bringing even higher speeds. HSPA devices are already offering speeds of up to 7.2 megabits per second. HSPA+: Evolves from HSPA, providing higher speed data rates up to 21.6 megabits per second.
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For help please visit www.du.ae or call us. Consumer customers, call +971 55 567 8155 (from any phone) or 155 (from your du mobile). Business customers, call +971 55 567 8188 (from any phone) or 188 (from your du mobile). 6
