Huawei B160 User Guide

							 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HUAWEI B160 
Fixed Wireless Terminal 
 
 
 
 
 
 
USER GUIDE 
  
						

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Introduction 
	  Note: 
The figures of the FWT (Fixed Wireless Terminal) are only for your reference, please refer 
color and shape to product. 
Front view 
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No. Item Description 
1  Left soft key 
 
y Access the main Menu in standby mode. y Select the option displayed on the lower left corner of the 
screen. 
2 Scroll keys 
 
y Access the shortcut screen in standby mode. 
y Adjust the volume during a call. 
3  Right soft key 
 
y Access the Contacts screen in standby mode. 
y Select the option displayed on the lower right corner of the 
screen. 
4 OK key 
 
y Access the main Menu in standby mode. 
y Select the option displayed on the lower left corner of the 
display screen. 
5 Shortcut keys   y Speed dial a phone number. y Select Settings > Phone settings > Shortcuts to assign a 
shortcut key to a phone number. 
6 End key 
 
y End a call or reject an incoming call. y Press and hold it to power on or off. y Return to the standby mode.  
						

							 
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No. Item Description 
7 Hands-free key 
 
y Make or answer a call without lifting the handset. y Cancel the dialing that is in hands-free mode. y End the call that is in hands-free mode. 
8 Call/Redial key 
 
y Make or answer a call. y View dialed calls in standby mode. 
9 # key y Press and hold it to switch between the silent and normal 
profiles. 
y Switch on or off the input mode of T9 in editing mode. y Mark or unmark a record. 
10 * key y Press and hold it to lock the keyboard in standby mode. y Switch between different input methods in editing mode. 
11  Number keys  Enter numbers and characters. 
Back View and Side View 
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No. Item No. Item 
1 Antenna jack   2 Data port  
3 Headset jack 4 Power jack 
5 Wall-mounting brackets   6 Battery container   
7 Coiled cord jack on main unit   8 Battery container cover   
9 SIM card slot   10 Battery cord jack   
 
  
						

							 
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Icons 
Icon Description IconDescription 
 Network signal strength  Calling 
 Alarm clock is on  No service 
 Message received  Hands-free mode 
 Voice message received  Powered by power adapter 
 Keypad lock  Battery power level 
 In silent profile  3G network 
 Line 2 is selected     
Menu Tree 
Contacts Messages Call Log 
1. Phone 
2. SIM 
3. Groups 
4. Speed Dial Number 
5. Copy all 
6. Delete all 
7. Settings 
8. Memory status  
1. Write SMS 
2. Inbox 
3. Drafts 
4. Sent 
5. Settings 
6. Delete all 
7. Memory status  
1. Missed 
2. Received 
3. Dialed 
4. Calls status 
5. Delete all 
Tools Porfiles Settings 
1. Alarms 
2. Calendar 
3. Calculator 
4. Word Time  
1. Normal 
2. Silent 
3. Activity 
4.  My profile 1 
5.  My profile 2  1. Phone settings 
2. Display settings 
3. Call settings 
4. Network 
5. Security 
Using the Menu 
1. In the standby mode, press Left soft key to display the main menu. 2. Press  or   to move around the menus, and then press Left soft key to select 
items. 
3. If the menu contains further submenus, repeat Step 2.  
						

							 
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4. Use the selected function according to the prompts on the screen. 5. Press Right soft key to return to the previous menu. 
6. Press   to return to the standby mode. 
Installation 
Installing the SIM Card 
  Caution: 
The SIM card and its golden contact can be easily damaged by a scratch or bend. Be careful 
when installing or removing the SIM card. 
Power off the device and remove the power supply cable. Install the SIM card according to the 
following figure. Make sure that the golden contact on the SIM card is facing downwards. 
 
Installing the Battery 
Power off the device and remove the power supply cable. Install the battery according to the following 
figure. Make sure that the battery cord plug matches the battery jack. Do not insert the battery 
reversely. 
 
Installing the Power Adapter 
1. Install the battery based on the battery installation steps. 2. Connect one end of the power adapter cable to the device and the other to the power socket.  
						

							 
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3. The battery charging icon is displayed on the screen. The battery charging icon becomes static 
when the battery is fully charged. 
 
	  Note: 
y 
Remove the battery if the device is left unused for a long period. y If the battery has not been used for a long time or the battery is exhausted, the screen of 
the device may not function when you charge the battery again. This is normal. After the 
battery is being charged for a while, you can power on the device for use. 
Installing the Headset (Optional) 
The device supports headset jack. For the choice of your headset, consult your service provider. 
 
Call 
Making a Call 
1. Enter or edit a number in one of the following ways: y Enter a phone number through the keypad. y Select a number from Call Log. y Select a number from Contacts. 
2. Press  to dial. 
3. Press   to end the call. 
Answering a Call 
When there is an incoming call, press , , Left soft key or lift the handset to answer it. 
Press 
 to reject it.  
						

							 
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Message 
Creating a Message 
1. Select Messages > Write SMS. 2. In the message editing screen, select Options to perform operations in the option list. 3. After editing the message, press   key to add a recipient’s number. 
4. Press   key to send the message. 
	  Note: 
The maximum number of English letters in a single text message is 160. If the characters 
you entered exceed this limit, the text is divided into two or more continuous messages 
when it is sent.
 
Viewing a Message 
The inbox stores received messages. 
1. Select Menu > Messages > Inbox. 
2. Press /  to scroll the messages. 
3. Press  key to view the message. 4. Press Left soft key to reply, delete, or forward a short message, or call or save the phone 
number of a message. 
Input Modes 
	  Note: 
y 
Press * key to switch between input methods. y Press # key to enable or disable T9 method. y Press 1 key to display the list of symbol. y Press Right soft key to delete the letter in front of the cursor. 
T9 Input Method 
Press each key carrying the desired letter once, and then the predictive text scheme will present the 
available words composed by the letters you have entered in the drop-down list. 
Traditional Input Method 
When T9 input method is off, you can use the traditional input method. Repeatedly press the key that 
carries the letter to be entered when it appears on the screen. 
123 Numeric Input Method 
In a text editing screen, press and hold the character/number keys to enter corresponding numeric 
characters. 
You can also press successively the * key to switch to the 123 numeric input method, and enter 
corresponding numeric characters by pressing the character/number keys.  
						

							 
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Symbol Input Method 
Your device provides an independent symbol input method. 
For example, to enter : with the symbol input method, you can just press the scroll keys to select : 
from the symbol list and then press 
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Inputting Different Languages 
In editing mode, select Options > Input language to set the language for the text. 
Data Service 
Connecting the Device to a PC 
The device can be connected to a PC to provide data services. You need to purchase the data service 
suite. For details, consult your service provider. 
	  Note: 
y 
Power off the device and then disconnect it from the power adapter before connecting. y Use the data service suite provided by the manufacturer.   
 
Installing the Management Program   
This section introduces how to install the management program and the hardware driver. The 
procedures are for your reference only. 
1. Connect the FWT to a PC with a compatible USB cable.   
2. The system finds the new hardware and installs the modem driver automatically.   
3. The installation program automatically starts, and then the installation interface is displayed. 
4. Follow the instructions of the installation program. 
5. When the installation completes, a shortcut icon of the FWT management program is displayed 
on the desktop.   
	  Note: 
The operating system configuration requirement of a PC: Windows 2000, Windows XP, 
Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit). 
Applying the Data Service 
You can apply and enjoy such data services as Web browse. For details, consult your service 
provider. The procedures are for your reference only. 
1. Double click the newly created FWT Partner icon.  
						

							 
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2. Click Settings, and then select New to create a new profile. 3. Enter the relative setting information and save the profile, click OK. 4. Click Connect to dial up. After the login completes, you can access the Internet. 
	  Note: 
y 
The profile information varies with networks. For details, consult your service provider. y The connection rate shown after the dial-up is the connection rate of the data port. For 
details, consult your service provider. 
Security 
You can change the settings related to the device security. Select Settings > Security, and then 
select the following security setting items. 
Reset 
This option is used to reset user configurations of the device settings to the factory settings. 
Password Lock 
This option is used to enable or disable Phone lock and PIN lock. 
Change Password 
1. Select Security > Change password. 2. Select one item. 3. Enter the old password (The initial phone password is 0000). 4. Enter a new password. 5. Enter the new password again to confirm. 
	  Note: 
y 
To modify the PIN code, you must set PIN lock to On firstly. y If you enter the wrong PIN or PIN2 for three times, the SIM card is locked. You need the 
PUK or PUK2 code to unlock the SIM card. If you enter the wrong PUK or PUK2 code for 
10 times in total, the SIM card is locked permanently. 
y The PUK or PUK2 code is delivered with the SIM card. If you do not receive the code or 
forget it, contact your service provider. 
Warnings and Precautions 
This section contains important information pertaining to the operating instructions of your device. It 
also contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully before 
using your device. 
Electronic Device 
Power off your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device when using the device 
causes danger or interference with electronic devices.