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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide ø Mobile Broadband Pay & Go USB Modem E160 We’re better, connected...
  • Page 2 What is ø Mobile Broadband? ø Mobile Broadband lets you use the internet almost anywhere. You can also connect to the internet through any of The Cloud’s UK Wi-Fi hotspots. It’s faster and it won’t cost you anything. Your USB Modem works on PCs and Macs, and it automatically finds the fastest connection for you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started Help What’s in the box FAQs Putting in the sim Connection problems Setting up on your computer What can I do to improve the speed of my modem? Setting up on a Mac Taking care of your USB Modem Buying ø...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started...

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box USB Modem Sim Pack – this has your sim card, USB cable – use it to try ø Mobile Broadband number and and get better reception all the T&Cs It’s a good idea to save your ø Mobile Broadband number in your phone’s address book. You’ll need it to use Wi-Fi, to buy data or if you call Customer Services for any help.

  • Page 6: Putting In The Sim

    Putting in the sim 1. Take the lid off the modem. 2. With the ø logo facing up, hold the modem 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.

  • Page 7: Setting Up On Your Computer

    Setting up on your computer You can use ø Mobile Broadband on more than one computer. You need to install the software on each computer you want to use. If you’re using Windows Vista, read on. If you’re using Windows XP, go to page 11. If you’re using a Mac, go to page 14.
  • Page 8 3. Click User Accounts. Turn User Account Control on or off. 4. Click...
  • Page 9 5. Click Continue. 6. Un-tick the check box and click OK. 7. Click Restart now to restart your computer.
  • Page 10 USB modem into a USB port on your computer. Look for the USB port symbol 2. Wait a few minutes. If the AutoPlay window pops up, click AUTORUN.EXE. Tip: If it takes more than a couple of minutes, start O2 Connection Manager manually Start Computer O2 Connection Manager.
  • Page 11 3. Read the licence agreement and tick Accept box. Click Next. 4. Click Install. Wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs ø Connection Manager. It might take a few minutes, even once the progress bars are full.
  • Page 12 5. Click Finish. Turning your UAC back on Once you’ve installed ø Connection Manager, a window will pop up asking you to turn UAC back on. 1. Click OK. 2. Double click on the Windows Security Centre icon in the bottom right of your screen.
  • Page 13 3. Click the down arrow next to Other security settings. User Account Control 4. In the box, Turn on now. click 5. Click Restart now to restart your computer. You’re nearly ready to go. Go to page 21 to buy data and start using the internet.
  • Page 14 Tip: If it takes more than a couple of minutes, start ø Connection Manager manually by going to Start > Computer > O2 Connection Manager. Connection Manager will get ready to install. This may take a few moments.
  • Page 15 3. Read the licence agreement and tick Accept box. Click Next. 4. Click Install. Wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs ø Connection Manager. It might take a few minutes, even once the progress bars are full.
  • Page 16 5. Click Finish. You’re nearly ready to go. Go to page 21 to buy data and start using the internet.

  • Page 17: Setting Up On A Mac

    Setting up on a Mac You can use ø Mobile Broadband on more than one computer. You need to install the software on each computer you want to use. Installing Mobile Connect 1. Plug your USB modem into a USB port on your computer.
  • Page 18 3. Click Continue. 4. Read, print or save the Licence Agreement, then click Continue.
  • Page 19 5. Click Continue to install the application, or pick a different drive if you want to install it somewhere else. 6. Click Install.
  • Page 20 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 21 1. The ø USB Modem folder should open automatically when you put the modem in. If it doesn’t, click the O2 USB Modem icon on your desk top. MobileConnect 2. Double click the icon to open the control panel.
  • Page 22 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 23 5. Type in these details (some of them might be filled in already): Profile Name, type ø Mobile Broadband. • In Access Point Name, type m-bb.o2.co.uk. • In • In Telephone Number, type *99#. Tip: Type # on a Mac by using alt+3. • In Account Name, type o2bb.

  • Page 24: Buying Ø Mobile Broadband Data

    1. Open your internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Safari on a Mac) and go to https://mobilebroadbandaccess.o2.co.uk. It’s a good idea to bookmark this page. 2. Type in your ø Mobile Broadband number, if it’s not already there. Click Continue.
  • Page 25 3. Click Buy data access now. now. 4. Choose from our daily, weekly or monthly options, then click...
  • Page 26 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. Submit Transaction. 5. Type in your card details. Click You can buy ø...
  • Page 27 6. Click Continue. 7. Disconnect from ø Connection Manager and connect again to use the internet.

  • Page 28: How To Use

    How to use...

  • Page 29: Ways To Connect To The Internet

    1. ø Mobile Broadband – using the ø mobile network to connect to the internet. You can connect anywhere, as long as there’s ø mobile coverage. Check your coverage at o2.co.uk/mbbcoveragechecker. 2. Public Wi-Fi hotspots – these are wireless networks. You can connect to Wi-Fi through The Cloud for free in places like Pret A Manger and McDonalds.

  • Page 30: Connecting With Ø Mobile Broadband

    Tip: If this icon isn’t there, Windows Vista users go to Start Programmes O2-CM > > Connection Manager. Windows XP users go to Start All Programmes O2-CM > > > O2 Connection Manager. > 2. Click Show available networks.
  • Page 31 3. Double click on O2-UK. 4. Click Yes.
  • Page 32 How to connect on a Mac 1. Open Mobile Connect from the Applications folder. 2. Click Connect. 3. Click to continue.
  • Page 33 4. You’re now connected to the internet. When you’re finished, click Disconnect.
  • Page 34 How fast can you 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 you’re connected to.
  • Page 35 The USB Modem LED Display The LED on the USB Modem changes colour to show which network you’re connected to or which ones are available. You’ll automatically be connected to the fastest network available. LED Light Status Meaning Good for… The USB modem is No LED light disconnected or not...

  • Page 36: Checking Your Balance

    Type in your ø Mobile Broadband number to see how much time or data you have left in your allowance. For Mac users Go to https://mobilebroadbandaccess.o2.co.uk and type in your number to see see how much time or data you have left in your allowance.

  • Page 37: Using Wi-Fi

    Using Wi-Fi Your laptop probably has a built in wireless card, which you can use to connect to Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi’s the fastest way to connect to the internet. And as long as your laptop’s set up on ø Mobile Broadband, it won’t use up your allowance on the ø network. Using Public Wi-Fi hotspots You can connect to Wi-Fi through The Cloud for free.
  • Page 38 2. Click Show available networks. 3. Double click O2 UK Wi-Fi (WiFi Zone – The Cloud).
  • Page 39 4. Click Yes. An internet browser window will open. 5. Type your ø Mobile Broadband number and click Go. You’ll then be online. Tip: You only have to type your ø Mobile Broadband number the first time you use The Cloud. After that you can go online straight away.
  • Page 40 Using Wi-Fi at home Connection Manager will also manage your Wi-Fi connections at home. To set this up: 1. Double click the ø icon on the bottom right hand side of your screen to open ø Connection Manager. 2. Click show available networks.
  • Page 41 3. Double click your home network name. 4. Click Yes.
  • Page 42 5. Type your router security key. If you have ø Home Broadband, the security key is on a label underneath your router. It’s called ‘WEP-HEX’ on the label. If you don’t have ø Home Broadband, you’ll need to get your security key from whoever supplies your broadband or router.
  • Page 43 7. Click Automatically connect to this network. 8. Click Next.
  • Page 44 9. The next three screens you’ll see are for business customers. So if you’re setting up Wi-Fi at home, just keep clicking Next. Do Nothing and click Next. 10. Choose...
  • Page 45 11. Click Finish. You’re now connected to your home Wi-Fi. From now on, Connection Manager will manage your Wi-Fi connections at home. You’ll automatically be connected to the fastest network available. If you’re at home this will be your home Wi-Fi.

  • Page 46: Text Messages

    Text Messages If you’re using Windows, people can text you on your ø Mobile Broadband number. You can only receive texts, not send them. You’ll need to have your USB modem plugged in to send and receive text messages. To read texts you’ve been sent, click on the envelope icon of ø Connection Manager icon. New messages will be in the box on the right-hand side.

  • Page 47: Using Ø Mobile Broadband Abroad

    Tip: An envelope icon will pop up at the bottom of your Connection Manager when you receive any new messages. Using ø Mobile Broadband abroad Pay & Go ø Mobile Broadband doesn’t work overseas at the moment. You need to be on a Pay Monthly contract.

  • Page 48: Using Your Usb Modem As A Memory Stick

    Using your ø USB Modem as a memory stick You can use your ø USB Modem as a memory stick if you put microSD™ memory cards in the modem. This means you can use your USB Modem to store files, or move them from one computer to another.
  • Page 49 Tip: Don’t put your microSD™ card in your ø USB Modem when the modem is already in your laptop. 2. Put the modem into your laptop. 3. Find the files from the relevant drive in File Manager. To take the modem out: On a PC: click the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’...

  • Page 50: Help

    Help...

  • Page 51: Faqs

    You might need to change your settings to make some email services work on ø Mobile Broadband. Change your outgoing server to smtp.o2.co.uk and turn on Authentication. For more instructions, go to o2.co.uk/help. And remember, we also give you an o2.co.uk email address and 10 free web texts each month.

  • Page 52: Connection Problems

    Connection problems If you’re having problems installing ø Mobile Broadband, try one or more of these steps: Turn off User Account Control (Microsoft Vista only) If you’re using Microsoft Vista, make sure you turn off User Account Control (UAC). Find out how to do this on page 4. Check the sim card Take out the sim card and wipe it with a dry cloth.

  • Page 53: What Can I Do To Improve The Speed Of My Modem

    Restart your computer and try re-installing. When you’re re-installing, try using a different USB port on your computer, in case one port isn’t working. Find out more on our website at o2.co.uk/help. What can I do to improve the speed of my modem? Use the Wi-Fi network wherever you can.

  • Page 54: Taking Care Of Your Usb Modem

    Taking care of your USB Modem Your ø 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 on to protect the metal tip.

  • Page 55: Glossary

    Glossary 3G stands for Third Generation. 3G connects you to the mobile data network and it’s faster than a standard connection, but not as fast as HSDPA. The Cloud The Cloud is the name of a company that runs a Wi-Fi network in Europe. Our partnership with The Cloud means you can have access to unlimited Wi-Fi at all their UK Wi-FI hotspots.
  • Page 56 Or call us on 0870 003 009 (or 0800 977 7337 for Business customers). o2.co.uk Telefónica O2 UK Limited, 260 Bath Road, Slough, Berks, SL1 4DX. Registered in England No.1743099. Registered office as above. © Telefónica O2 UK Limited 2008. Correct at time of going to press (05/09). O2CN910N 6120VCCP05/09 05/10...

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