O2 E160, User Manual

Page 1: ...Mobile Broadband User Guide Pay Go USB Modem E160 We re better connected...

Page 2: ...where And it includes connection to any of The Cloud s Wi Fi hotspots in the UK If you use Windows you can use BT Openzone hotspots too Wi Fi is faster and it won t cost you any more Your USB Modem wo...

Page 3: ...Ways to connect to the internet 20 Connecting with Mobile Broadband 21 Checking your balance 27 Using Wi Fi 28 Text messages 35 Using your USB Modem as a memory stick 37 Using Mobile Broadband abroad...

Page 4: ...1 Getting started...

Page 5: ...buy data or if you call Customer Services for any help To use Mobile Broadband your computer needs at least USB cable plug it into a USB port on your computer and your USB modem to try and get better...

Page 6: ...dem and slide the sim card tray out with your fingernail 3 Take your sim from the pack in the box and put it in the tray with the gold chip facing up The slanted corner should slide in first 4 With th...

Page 7: ...o install Connection Manager which will manage all your internet connections 1 Plug your USB modem into a USB port on your computer Look for the USB port symbol 2 Wait a few minutes If the AutoPlay wi...

Page 8: ...5 3 If the User Account Control screen pops up click Allow Connection Manager will get ready to install This may take a few moments 4 Read the licence agreement and tick the Accept box Click Next...

Page 9: ...5 Click Install Wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs Connection Manager It might take a few minutes 6 Click Finish Wait while Connection Manager finishes installing It might take a few minute...

Page 10: ...ill in your details This is so we can keep you up to date with any new software developments that will improve the service you get Click Continue You re nearly ready to go Go to page 15 to buy access...

Page 11: ...stall the software on each computer you want to use Installing Mobile Connect Before you start make sure all other applications are closed 1 Plug your USB modem into a USB port on your computer Look f...

Page 12: ...9 3 Click Continue 4 Read print or save the Licence Agreement then click Continue...

Page 13: ...10 5 Click Continue to install the application or pick a different drive if you want to install it somewhere else 6 Click Install...

Page 14: ...11 7 If your Mac has a password type it in and click OK Note Luke is our username in this example Mobile Connect will start installing You ll get a confirmation message when it s done...

Page 15: ...r settings so you don t have to enter them every time you go on the internet 1 The USB Modem folder should open automatically when you put the modem in If it doesn t click the O2 USB Modem icon on you...

Page 16: ...13 3 Click Setting on the control panel to open the settings screen 4 Click New You can edit delete or add more profiles later...

Page 17: ...adband In Access Point Name type m bb o2 co uk In Telephone Number type 99 Tip Type on a Mac by using alt 3 In Account Name type o2bb In Password type password Tick the PAP Authentication box Click Sa...

Page 18: ...ress card 1 Go to the mobile broadband access website Windows users you ll automatically go to the mobile broadband access website after you ve installed Connection Manager You can also get to this pa...

Page 19: ...our Mobile Broadband number is on the credit card sized card that you popped your sim out of and on your dispatch note if you bought online If you re a Windows user you can also get your number by cli...

Page 20: ...eekly or monthly options then click Buy now Tip You can buy data that lasts a day a week or a month If you use up your data or the time runs out you ll need to buy access again Type in your card detai...

Page 21: ...18 5 Click Continue 6 You need to disconnect before using the internet Click Disconnect on Connection Manager then connect again...

Page 22: ...19 How to use...

Page 23: ...nger and McDonalds Windows users can also connect to BT Openzone for no extra charge Mac users can t use BT Openzone yet Check o2 co uk mobilebroadband for updates on when it ll be available Or you ca...

Page 24: ...connect manually here s how If you re using Windows read on If you re using a Mac go to page 23 How to connect using Windows 1 To open Connection Manager double click the icon on your desktop You can...

Page 25: ...22 3 Double click on O2 UK 4 Click Yes...

Page 26: ...23 How to connect on a Mac 1 Open Mobile Connect from the Applications folder 2 Click Connect 3 Click OK to continue...

Page 27: ...24 4 You re now connected to the internet When you re finished click Disconnect...

Page 28: ...u go Your USB Modem will automatically connect to the fastest network available The speed depends on how far away you are from a phone mast the number of people using the network the type of network y...

Page 29: ..._b i IGHT 3TATUS EANING OOD FORx De B b_ j J KI8 ceZ c _i Z_iYedd Yj Z eh dej Yedd Yj Z fhef hbo 26 The USB Modem LED Display The LED on the USB Modem changes colour to show which network you re conn...

Page 30: ...use the internet You can also get to this page by clicking View Usage Buy Access on Connection Manager Type in your Mobile Broadband number to see how much time you have left in your allowance and cli...

Page 31: ...go to page 31 For Windows users Windows users can connect to Wi Fi through The Cloud or BT Openzone for no extra cost If you re in one of The Cloud or BT Openzone hotspots e g Pret A Manger McDonalds...

Page 32: ...29 2 Click show available networks 3 Double click the Wi Fi network you want to connect to In this example we ve chosen O2 UK Wi Fi Wi Fi Zone The Cloud...

Page 33: ...ck Yes 5 Type your Mobile Broadband number and click Go You ll then be online Tip You only have to type your Mobile Broadband number the first time you use The Cloud After that you can go online strai...

Page 34: ...t will connect automatically The first time you connect to The Cloud an internet browser will open and you ll need to register Mac users can t use BT Openzone yet Check o2 co uk mobilebroadband for up...

Page 35: ...e the network named WiFi Zone The Cloud 5 Go to the internet and The Cloud browser will open Type in your Mobile Broadband number and click Go You ll then be online Tip You only have to type your Mobi...

Page 36: ...onnection Manager will automatically import your Wi Fi settings at home if you already have a Wi Fi connection If you want to create new networks see the help guide on Connection Manager To see the he...

Page 37: ...34 2 Double click Getting Connected and choose Adding a Wi Fi network...

Page 38: ...eive texts not send them You need to plug in your USB modem to receive texts When you get a new text You ll get a notification at the bottom of your screen A message screen will also pop up Click View...

Page 39: ...36 To read all your messages 1 Click the envelope on Connection Manager 2 Click on Inbox to see your texts...

Page 40: ...SB Modem to store files or move them from one computer to another You can buy memory cards from retail stores or the online shop But High Capacity microSD known as microSDHC won t work in your modem T...

Page 41: ...r To take the modem out On a PC click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray On a Mac click the eject icon Using Mobile Broadband abroad Pay Go Mobile Broadband doesn t work overse...

Page 42: ...39 Help...

Page 43: ...r then register your new laptop It s free to send the text and this is the only number you can send a text to What s the difference between Mobile Broadband and Home Broadband Mobile Broadband uses a...

Page 44: ...doesn t work in that either call us on 0870 6003 009 and we ll replace it for you Eject the Modem Sometimes the USB Modem may stop responding and the lights will stop flashing This might happen if yo...

Page 45: ...rst by clicking Start All Programs O2 CM CE Connection Manager Connection Manager Uninstall and follow the instructions Restart your computer Re install and try a different USB port on your computer i...

Page 46: ...Modem Your USB Modem is delicate so be careful with it Take it out of your laptop when you re not using it And make sure you don t knock it when you are Store it carefully and always put the cap back...

Page 47: ...to unlimited Wi Fi at all their UK Wi Fi hotspots Data allowance This is the amount of data you can download from the internet on the network It includes all file downloads emails browsing GPRS EDGE T...

Page 48: ...mited 2008 Correct at time of going to press 05 09 O2CN910N 6120VCCP05 09 05 10 Your Mobile Broadband number Write down your Mobile Broadband number here You ll need it to buy more data and connect to...