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Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life. Welcome to use HUAWEI ETS2556 Fixed Wireless Terminal from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HUAWEI ETS2556 Fixed Wireless Terminal User Manual...
Antenna and Feeder (Optional) ..............1 Product Features...................1 3 Function Description ..................1 Display and Operating Elements ..............1 Display Screen Description................1 4 Installation Description ..................1 External Power Adapter Installation.............1 Spare Battery Detachment/Installation............1 R-UIM Card Installation (Optional).............1 Connecting the FWT to a PC ...............1 HUAWEI...
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Entering the "Phone Book" Interface ............1 Selecting Memory ..................1 Saving a Number to Phone Book ..............1 Browsing Phone Book..................1 Modifying Contact Entry ................1 Deleting Contact Entry.................1 Copying Contact Entry.................1 Groups......................1 8 Call Record......................1 Entering the "Records" Interface..............1 Received Calls....................1 HUAWEI...
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11 Introduction to Text Entry ................1 Text Entry Supported ...................1 When to Use Text Entry ................1 How to Use Text Entry.................1 ABC (abc) Input...................1 ENG (eng) Input...................1 123 Input ......................1 12 Maintenance .....................1 13 Troubleshooting....................1 14 Technical Specification..................1 15 Product Series....................1 HUAWEI...
Warnings and Precautions To use HUAWEI ETS2556 Fixed Wireless Terminal (FWT) accurately, efficiently and securely, you should notice following cautions. Basic Cautions Check fittings based on the packing list to make sure they are complete and undamaged. Read this manual carefully before installing and using FWT.
FWT. Do not place the FWT in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Otherwise, the FWT may hurt you owing to the strong force when the air bag inflates. HUAWEI...
FWT. You must bear any consequence resulted from the operation without permission. Your FWT is designed to conform to the authoritative international radio frequency (RF) specifications. Use FWT accessories approved by Huawei only. Emergency Call You can use your FWT for emergency calls. However, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed.
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Otherwise, electric shock or short-circuiting of the battery or power adapter may result. Ensure the plug of the power adapter is properly inserted into the power socket when charging the battery. Improper insertion may result in electric shock, fire, or explosion. HUAWEI...
To disconnect your FWT and PC from the USB cable, disconnect from the PC at first, and then disconnect from the FWT. Environmental Protection 1. Please abide by the local laws in proposing of the package materials of your handset, consumed batteries and used handsets, and try to recycle them. HUAWEI...
Spare battery is optional. You can purchase an FWT with spare battery or purchase them independently. Antenna and Feeder (Optional) If you select an FWT that can be installed with indoor antenna, please read the following to learn the information . HUAWEI...
9 groups of speed dials. Support to dial telephone numbers in call records. Support to dial telephone numbers in phone book. Support to dial back the number for received short message. IP telephone Support to set and call an IP card number. HUAWEI...
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For the details about supplementary services offered by the FWT, inquire to the carrier; Charging function needs the support of the carrier's network. Please consult the carrier; To enjoy the data service provided by the FWT, you need purchase the data service suite, please consult the local vendor. HUAWEI...
6) END key 7) DOWN key 8) R key 9) CANCEL key 10) IP key 11) PAUSE key 12) IN-USE indicator 13) CALL/REDIAL key 14) HANDFREE key 15) Alphanumeric keys 16) Handset Retaining 17) Heaver Clip Figure 3-1 FWT front view HUAWEI...
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“IP Card Calling”; It is also used as a sign of the mute. During a conversation, press this key for a while you can see on the screen. indicates the phone is in mute mode. HUAWEI...
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Using this key, you can dial the configured IP card number. For more information, refer to the "IP Card Calling". Alphanumeric keys Pressing these keys, you can input the corresponding alphanumeric symbols. FWT Back View and Description Figure 3-2 shows the FWT type that is fixedly installed with the indoor antenna. HUAWEI...
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Wall-mounting bracket If you want to install the FWT vertically, you should install the wall-mounting bracket in the corresponding installation area. For the details, refer to the "Wall Mounting Mode". Spare battery case Spare battery should be placed in it. HUAWEI...
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1) Main unit spiral cord jack 2) Handset spiral cord jack 3) Spiral cord 4) Handset 5) Power jack 6) FWT switch 7) DB9 serial port Figure 3-4 FWT side view (1) 1) Installation interface to indoor antenna Figure 3-5 FWT side view (2) HUAWEI...
: Unread text messages. This icon disappears when all messages have been read. The inbox can only hold at most 22 text messages. : Call privacy mode. This mode can improve the security and privacy of a call. : Hand-free. : In mute mode. HUAWEI...
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The current call time. Note: The start time displayed on the display screen is likely the start time for both parties’ conversation or the time for connection setup in this call. For a specific time display, consult the carrier. HUAWEI...
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<CANCEL> key to clear the information. Voice privacy The FWT supports voice privacy function, which could enhance security and privacy of a conversation. Missed Call State When the FWT is not in use and there is an incoming call, the display screen will HUAWEI...
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If auto dial function is enabled, emergency numbers will be dialed out automatically. Data service and fax are available when the keypad is locked. Menu Options Main Menu Messages Phone Book Records Figure 3-7 Menu options HUAWEI...
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3 Function Description The FWT provides easy menu options, as shown in Figure 3-7, Enter the menu, use to move the on the display screen to the desired option. And then press <OK> to select and enter the option. HUAWEI...
The FWT spare battery can support 5-hour conversation or stand by for 40-120 hours (reference value, the actual time is associated with the network condition) in the case of no external power supply. Take the following procedures to alternate or detach the spare battery. HUAWEI...
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FWT is turned on or off. When the battery is full, the charging will be automatically stopped. If the FWT is left unused for a long period, you need to take the spare battery out of the FWT. HUAWEI...
R-UIM card. Connecting the FWT to a PC The FWT can be connected to a PC to provide data services, maintenance and debugging. To support data services, you should purchase the data service suite, in which you HUAWEI...
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Caution: To avoid damaging the device when making connection, make sure to turn off the FWT before making connection and use the special serial cable provided by the manufacturer. HUAWEI...
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FWT before making connection and use the specially designed USB serial cable provided by the manufacturer. Installing Antenna (Optional) For the FWT type that can be installed with indoor antenna, see the following instructions for installing the antenna. HUAWEI...
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Move the antenna to the direction where the dialing tone can be heard after you pick up the handset. 2. Viewing the signal strength You can view the signal strength through the received signal strength indicator on the display screen of the FWT. Refer to the "Display Screen Description". HUAWEI...
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FWT is placed vertically. Figure 4-7 Handset retaining clip installation 2. Install the wall-mounting bracket Install the wall-mounting bracket to the corresponding area, as shown in Figure 4-8. HUAWEI...
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(about 62.5mm), leave 3mm nails from the wall and then match the installation holes on the back of the FWT with the nails, making sure the FWT is placed steadily. Figure 4-9 FWT vertical placement HUAWEI...
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[Auto-dial Time] means that the phone number you keyed in is dialed automatically at the time you set without pressing the <CALL> key. If the time you set for auto dialing is too short, an incomplete number may be dialed before you key in the whole number. HUAWEI...
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FWT to make sure the best signal strength. Using R-UIM Card (Optional) There are two working modes for the FWT inserted with R-UIM card, including machine-card locked mode and unlocked mode. HUAWEI...
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Because of different settings from the carrier, the following cases may occur; The number shown on the display screen is different from the number you dial; The number you enter cannot be dialed out; For more details, consult the carrier. HUAWEI...
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The FWT can support 32 digital numbers at most; Pressing <CANCEL> once, you can delete an input number. If you press the key for 3 seconds, you can delete the entire input numbers; Pressing <END>, you can end the current dialing operation. HUAWEI...
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If you have set and saved a speed dialing number, you can press only one numeric key and dial out the telephone number. Refer to "Speed Dialing ". 1. Press one numeric key (1-9) according to your settings; 2. Press <CALL/REDIAL> to dial out. HUAWEI...
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If you were in handset conversation mode and wanted to switch to hands-free conversation mode, press <HANDFREE> and put back the handset after seeing appearing. Then, you can talk in hands-free conversation mode. You can switch to handset conversation mode from hands-free conversation mode by directly picking up the handset. HUAWEI...
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5. If you do not enable the call transfer function, the conversation between you, user A and B will completely end after you hang up; however, if you enable the call transfer function, user A and B can continue their conversation after you hang up. HUAWEI...
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“VOL X (1-4)” interface appears on the display screen, showing the current volume level. You can tune the volume by pressing . In the event that you pick up the handset, you will tune the earphone volume while in HUAWEI...
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Turn the FWT switch to "OFF". Note: You are recommended to turn off the FWT before you cut off the external power supply so that other users who call your number will hear the prompt that your FWT has been powered off. HUAWEI...
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After you enter the "Phone Book" interface, 1. Find [Memory], and then press <OK>; 2. Select an option: [Phone]: The telephone number is saved into the FWT; [RUIM]: The telephone number is saved into the R-UIM card; 3. Press <OK>. HUAWEI...
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“a”, and then the a1 information appears at the first line of the interface. If you input “b”, and then the b2 information appears at the first line of the interface. Modifying Contact Entry After you enter the "Phone Book" interface, HUAWEI...
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4. Press <OK> to confirm. After adding a contact entry, you can delete it. See step 3-4. Deleting All After you enter the "Phone Book" interface, 1. Fine [Delete All], and press <OK>; 2. Press <OK> to confirm, or press <END> to exit. HUAWEI...
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1. Find the [Group] item and press <OK>; 2. Select a group and press <OK>; 3. Select [Group members] and press <OK> to enter; 4. After finding the information you need, press <OK> and the screen will display the details of this entry. HUAWEI...
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After entering the phone book menu, 1. Find the [Group] item and press <OK>; 2. Select a group and press <OK>; 3. Select [Rename] and press <OK>; 4. Enter a new group name and press <OK> to finish renaming the group. HUAWEI...
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2. Browse all the received calls, select a desired one, and then press <OK>; 3. Select an option, [Dial]: Dial out; [Delete]: Delete it; [Delete All]: Delete all records. Press <OK> to confirm, or press <END> to abort; [Save]: Enter the corresponding name, and then press <OK> to save; 4. Press <OK>. HUAWEI...
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[Delete All]: Delete all records. Press <OK> to confirm, or press <END> to abort. However, if the charging mode has been enabled, you will not be able to delete the dialed phone numbers; [Save]: Enter the corresponding name, and then press <OK> to save; 4. Press <OK>. HUAWEI...
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2. Browse all the messages, select the desired one, and then press <OK> to display the details; 3. Press <OK> to enter the "Options" menu; 4. Select an option, [Reply]: After enter the message content, press <OK>, the telephone number appears for you to confirm-Press <OK> to choose priority-Press <OK> to reply; HUAWEI...
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After you enter the "Messages" interface, 1. Find [Voice Mail], and then press <OK>; 2. If there are voice messages, the screen will display the related information about the voice messages. HUAWEI...
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8 hours. After setting, press <Ok> to save the setting; [Notification]: Select whether to ask for notification after your outgoing message is received successfully. Options are "On" and "Off". After setting, press <Ok> to save the setting; HUAWEI...
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"5 min"; 3. Press <OK>. Note: The network conditions may be different. For the settings of valid period, please consult the local carrier; If the message retransfer function is enabled, once a retry succeeds, other retries will stop. HUAWEI...
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SMS Volume There are 4 volume levels from 1 through 4 from low to high. The adjusting method is shown as follows: After entering the common setting menu, 1. Find the [Volume Setting] item and press <OK> to enter; HUAWEI...
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For example, after the above setting, press <IP> in the FWT standby state. The FWT will automatically dial the IP access code, user account, and password in turn. Key in a telephone number after the system prompt, and then wait to connect with the peer. HUAWEI...
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After you enter the "Common" interface, 1. Find [Long Distance], and then press <OK>; 2. Enter a correct password of 4 digits. By default, it is "0000"; 3. Select whether to enable the long-distance call locking function, [On]: Enable the function; HUAWEI...
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1. Find [Language], and then press <OK> to enter it; 2. Select an option, ]: The language display will switch to Chinese; [English]: The language display will switch to English; 3. Press <OK>. Modifying Password You can modify the password of long-distance call locking. HUAWEI...
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1. Find [Alarm], and then press <OK> to enter it; 2. Select an option: [once]/[every day]/[Mon-Fri]/[Mon-Sat]/[off]; 3. Set “Alarm time”; 4. Press <OK>. Setting Ringing Type After entering the personal menu, you can set the ringing type for incoming call. HUAWEI...
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Pulse 0000 Please follow the following steps after you enter the "Advanced" interface, 1. Find [Voice Privacy], and then press <OK> to enter it; 2. Select an option, [Standard]: Disable the function; [Enhanced]: Enable the function; 3. Press <OK>. HUAWEI...
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Editing messages. How to Use Text Entry In the following example, to enter "!" in a text message. 1) Text entry selection area 2) Display area and cursor 3) Candidate selection area Figure 11-1 Display screen of text entry HUAWEI...
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Confirm the selection and go to next step. Terminate the input without saving any Press <END> information, and then return to the upper level menu. Press <CANCEL> Go backspace and delete the input characters one by one. Press and hold Clear all the input characters. <CANCEL> HUAWEI...
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For example, if you want to enter "name", you may press <6>, <2>, <6>, <3>, which corresponds to "n", "a", "m", "e". The display screen will show the most frequently-used, most possible word for you to select. You can press and hold to select a desired one. HUAWEI...
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If you want to input a series of numbers, you can switch to 123 input mode; Enter the message editing interface, and then press <*> to switch to the 123 input mode. To input Press and hold <0> A space. Press <0>~<9> 0~9. HUAWEI...
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4. If the FWT does not operate normally due to a failed battery, please replace the battery in time or power on the FWT through a power adapter. 5. Contact the carrier in time if the FWT cannot work normally. HUAWEI...
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2. Adjust the antenna of the FWT or move the FWT to the location where the signal can be received easily. 3. If there is still no time indicator, please contact the carrier to check whether the signal covers the area of the FWT. HUAWEI...
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Hear ringing tone when you are ready to dial or are dialing a number. Hearing ringing tone indicates that an external call is coming. If you are not in a conversation state, you can answer the call. For specific operations of answering a call, refer to the "Answering a Call". HUAWEI...
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DC: 12 V DC, 0.5 A Spare battery Type: NiMH Capacity: 3.6 V 1500 mAh ≥ 23dbm Maximum transmit power Typical conversation power 1.2W consumption Typical stand-by power 40mW consumption Ambient temperature –10°C–55°C Storage temperature –20°C–70°C Relative humidity 5%–95% HUAWEI...
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Product Series Series Description ETS2556 ETS2556 operates at 1900MHz. ETS2556 provides such functions as phone book and message. HUAWEI...