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Safety Precautions

Thank you for purchasing the EchoLife HG520c Home Gateway (hereinafter referred

to as the HG520c).

For safety purposes, carefully read through these safety precautions and observe them

during operation.

Basic Requirements

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Keep the device dry during storage, transportation, and operation of the device.

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Prevent collision of the device with other objects during storage, transportation, and

operation of the device.

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Do not attempt to dismantle the device. In case of any fault, contact the authorized

maintenance center for assistance or repair.

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Without prior written consent, no organization or individual is permitted to make

any change to the structure, safety, and performance design of the device.

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While using the device, observe all applicable laws, directives and regulations, and

respect the legal rights of other people.

Environmental Requirements

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Place the device in a well-ventilated place. Do not expose the device to direct

sunlight.

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Keep the device clean, free of dust and stain.

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Do not place the device near a water source or in a damp area.

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Place the device on a stable surface.

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Do not place any object on the top of the device. Reserve a minimum space of 10

cm at the four sides and on the top of the device for heat dissipation.

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Do not place the device on or near inflammable materials such as foam.

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Keep the device away from heat source or fire, such as a radiator or a candle.

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Keep the device away from any household appliances with strong magnetic field or

electric field, such as microwave oven, refrigerator, or mobile phone.

Operation Requirements

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Do not allow children to play with the device or accessories. Swallowing the

accessories may be fatal.

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Use the accessories such as the power adaptor provided or authorized only by the

manufacturer.

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Make sure that the device does not get wet. If water gets into the device, disconnect

the power supply immediately and unplug all the cables connected to the device.

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The power supply of the device must meet the requirements of the input voltage of

the device.

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Before plugging or unplugging any cable, shut down the device and disconnect the

power supply.

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While plugging or unplugging any cable, make sure that your hands are dry.

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Do not step on, pull, or stretch any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged,

leading to malfunction of the device.

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Do not use old or damaged cables.

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Keep the power plug clean and dry, to prevent electric shock or other dangers.

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During lightning, disconnect the device from the power supply and unplug all the

cables connected to the device, such as the power cable, telephone cable, and RF

cable, to prevent lightning strike.

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If the device is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply and unplug the

all the cables connected to the device.

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If smoke, sound, or smell is emitted from the device, stop using the device

immediately, disconnect the power supply, unplug the power supply and other

cables, and remove the batteries. Contact the authorized maintenance center for

repair.

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Make sure that no object (such as metal shavings) enters the device through the heat

dissipation vent.

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Do not scratch or abrade the shell of the device. The shed painting may lead to skin

allergy or malfunctions of the device. If the shed painting material drops into the

host, a short circuit may occur.

Cleaning Requirements

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Before cleaning the device, stop using it, disconnect the power supply, and unplug

all the cables connected to the device.

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Do not clean the device cover with any cleaning solution or cleanser spray. Use a

piece of soft cloth to clean the device cover.

Environmental Protection

Do not dispose the abandoned device or battery in a garbage can. You need to dispose it

according to the local regulations on disposing of device packing materials, exhausted

battery and abandoned device, and support the recycling activity.

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Wireless Product Usage Requirements

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Keep the device away from magnetic storage devices (e.g., a magnetic card or a

floppy disk), to prevent loss of the stored information.

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Stop using the device or disconnect the power supply in situations where wireless

device is prohibited or using of a wireless device leads to interference or danger.

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The user who uses an electronic assistant medical-treatment device needs to

confirm with the service center regarding the effects of the radio wave on this

device.

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Do not take the device to the operation theater, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or the

Coronary Care Unit (CCU).

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When using the device maintain distance of 3 cm between your body and the

antenna of the device.

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In the area with inflammable or explosive materials, turn off your wireless device,

and follow the relevant instructions given in the label, to prevent explosion or fire.

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Protect the wireless device and its accessories, and use it in a clean and dust-free

environment. Make sure that the wireless device does not come in contact with

flame or a cigarette that is lit.

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Make sure that the wireless device and its accessories are dry.

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Do not drop, throw or try to bend your wireless device.

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Do not place the wireless device and its accessories in high temperature areas.

EU Regulatory Conformance

Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., declares that this EchoLife HG520c is in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive

1999/5/EC.

The declaration of conformity may be consulted at

www.huaweidevice.com/certification.

After the HG520c is used for a certain period of time, the cover will be heated,

which will not affect the function of the HG520c.

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Connecting the Cables and Getting

Started

2.1

Simple Connection

If your telephone line is used for the broadband network access only and if you do not

need to use a telephone, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the

cables.

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2

3

POWER

LAN4

LAN3

LAN2

LAN1

RESET

ADSL

1. Telephone jack on the wall

2. Power adapter

3. Computer

If the wireless network function is used on the HG520c for the network

access, you do not need to connect the cables.

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2.2

Connecting One Telephone

If your telephone line is used for both the broadband network access and a telephone

connection, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the cables.

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3

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PHONE

LINE

MODEM

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POW ER

LAN4

LAN3

LAN2

LAN1

RESET

ADSL

1. Telephone jack on the wall

2. Splitter

3. Power adapter

4. Computer

5. Telephone