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Yes you can. Insert a microSD card into the correct slot (On the left side of the E5830, when you hold it face-up). Plugging-in the E5830 to a computer using the provided USB cable mounts the inserted card as a normal removable storage drive. You can then use this just like any other USB storage device.

You can only use this functionality when the E5830 is physically connected to your computer using the USB cable. It will not work over WiFi.

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Yes. The E5830 supports any WiFi devices that use the Wireless b and g standards.

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The device puts itself in a 'deep sleep' mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. To use it when it's in this state, you will have to wake it up by quickly clicking any of the buttons on the device. If you know you won't be using the device for a few hours, it is advisable that you switch the device off, as even deep sleep mode requires a tiny amount of power.

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Not at all. You'll be given the default E5830 WiFi network name (SSID) and the network security key with your E5830, which you can use for setting it up with your device. However, installing it on your computer lets you change the network name and assign a password of your choice - highly recommended, because it makes your network more secure and easily identifiable to you.

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• Operating: -10ºC to +45ºC
• Storage: -20ºC to +70ºC

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The fastest way to charge the device would be to use the mains wall charger that came with the device. The device can also be charged over USB (connect the device to a PC using the supplied USB cable). However, charging via USB might take significantly longer than charging via mains.

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By making sure that your network is secure. The only way someone could use your allowance is by accessing your E5830's network without your permission and using it for internet access.

The first step in doing so is changing the default settings that were preset on the device when you received it. You can change the E5830's WiFi name and Security key in the mobile broadband manager software on a PC.

Choose a name of your preference - try and avoid having names which could suggest that you're on a mobile broadband connection (E.g.: 3UK broadband, mobile E5830, etc). A name that makes sense to you and you alone would be best ('Rudolf the reindeer'?).

For your security key protocol, choose WPA-PSK TKIP (that's the default protocol the E5830 comes with). Unless you need to (e.g.: to let older devices connect to the E5830) do not choose WEP as the security protocol - it's a lot less secure than WPA and is easy to break.

However easy it might make things, never leave your WiFi network OPEN (i.e. - a password isn't required for connection).

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It's very easy. Just tell your friends what your E5830's Network name (SSID) and password is. (The default Network key can be found both in the box that the E5830 device came in and also on a sticker that you can find on the back of the back cover).

They should then use these details to connect to the E5830 via WiFi on their devices. Once successfully connected, they can use your E5830 for internet browsing, online multiplayer gaming, and other online activities. Remember, when you share your internet access, you will also be sharing your data allowance.

You can also use the E5830 for Local multiplayer gaming if you've got two PCs or iPod Touches connected to the same E5830. This will not use any of your 15 GB of data allowance (since the gaming you are doing is 'internal' - there's no traffic actually going onto the internet). But do make sure that you use Local multiplayer modes and not online multiplayer games. If in doubt, refer to the device's or the game's manual.

We suggest temporarily changing your password before sharing it, to ensure that you control access afterwards

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Battery life depends on two things - Where you are, and what you're doing. Using the device in an area with poor network coverage will drain the battery more quickly than using it in a good coverage area.

A continuous internet activity (streaming video, downloading files, gaming, etc) will give #x hours of battery life in good signal coverage.

Important note: The device goes to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery. Note: Tentative answer. Cannot be verified until proper battery tests are carried out - in test schedule.

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The maximum number of devices that can be connected simultaneously is 5. However, if multiple devices use the internet at the same time (through the E5830), available internet bandwidth is shared amongst them, which can lead to slow internet speed on devices.

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In a nutshell:

Insert your SIM card into the E5830, and then plug it into the PC using the supplied USB cable. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the E5830 manager software. After setup, unplug your device, and reboot your computer. After restart, plug the device back in and launch the broadband connection manager software, and use it to connect to the internet.

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Please refer to the relevant user guides supplied.

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Games generally require a higher bandwidth than browsing activities do. Hence, even though you might be able to browse properly, games might stutter, lag, or experience connection drops. Here's what you can do the improve things:

• Make sure that the E5830 is in a good coverage area. Try placing it near a window and see if that helps things.
• Being in the vicinity of a large number of WiFi networks may also affect performance.
• If you're gaming on a PC, try connecting the E5830 over USB, instead of WiFi
• For other devices, try changing the E5830's WiFi Channel using the Mobile Broadband Manager software on the PC (Click on 'Advanced Management', and then click on 'Basic Settings'. Change the channel value to any value between 1 and 13.)
• Disconnect other devices from the E5830. Other devices connected to the E5830 might be using some of that required internet bandwidth.
• Connect to game servers with low response times. Online multiplayer games show a 'ping' value next to each game server. Make sure you're connecting to a server with the lowest ping value.
• Try moving your gaming device. It is not that obvious, but while gaming, if you are far away (or too near a wall/etc.) from the E5830, it could result in a speed drop.

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Shoot-em-up games need a lot more bandwidth and quicker responses than puzzle games. Generally, there are a lot more players, lots of movement that needs to be transmitted to you, and a lot of activity going on. This sometimes demands more internet bandwidth than your mobile broadband connection might be able to deliver at that time - hence the problem.

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No drivers are needed if you want to use the E5830 with a WiFi device. For the PC, the drivers and software required for your E5830 are stored on the E5830 itself. Just plug it into your PC using the supplied USB cable and the installation program launches. The drivers and software required are installed during the setup process; after a quick reboot, you're good to go.

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1. Check that the E5830 has successfully attached to a network - the network icon in the top left corner should be lit and should be a constant (not flashing) red, yellow or green. If not, check if:
• The SIM card has been inserted properly into the device
• You're in an area with good network coverage
2. Check that your E5830 is connected to the internet. If it is, the (M) icon on the bottom right of the E5830's LED screen should be blue or cyan. If it isn't, press and hold the connect button (which has an 'e' and a 'bulb' icon on it) on the side of the device. The (M) icon should flash rapidly and then reach a steady blue state.
3. If neither of the above two methods work, connect your E5830 to the PC using the USB cable, and try connecting by using the mobile broadband connection manager software

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There are two options: You can connect the E5830 to a PC using the USB cable, and then use the Mobile Broadband Manager software to set a new security key.

Or, you could press and hold the on/off and WiFi buttons on the device simultaneously for 5 seconds, which will reset all of your settings. You can now use the default SSID and Security key that you received with your E5830.

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After continuous usage over a period of time, the device can heat up, just like any other electronic device. This is completely normal. But the following (which apply to most electronic devices) precautions might help:

• Make sure you don't keep your device in an especially warm/hot place
• Make sure it gets some ventilation - getting covered by a rug might mean that the device gets warmer that it should, and could damage the device

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The PC configuration software for the E5830 can only be installed on Windows PCs. However, the device is completely compatible with Macs, Linux and Windows 7 machines (You might need to tweak the security settings on the E5830 for some Linux distributions). Macs and Linux machines can only be connected to the E5830 via WiFi, and hence it's necessary that the computers have their WiFi cards properly installed and configured. Windows PCs (XP, Vista and 7) support the device over USB as well.

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The easiest solution to this is to reset the E5830's security key. You can connect the E5830 to a PC using the USB cable, and then use the Mobile Broadband Manager software to set a new security key.

Or, you could press and hold the on/off and WiFi buttons on the device simultaneously for 5 seconds, which will reset all of your settings. You can now use the default SSID and Security key that you received with your E5830.

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A security key does not have to be complicated to be secure.

Try using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols in your key. Replacing certain letters with symbols is an easy way to create a secure key. The letter 'a' can easily be substituted with a '@'. An 'i' can be '!', an o can be a 0, etc.

(For example: If you wanted your password to be JanetWiFi, you could set it as J@n3tW!F! - this makes it secure as well as easy to remember)

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The E5830 is constructed just like a phone in terms of battery location and SIM card slot. Pop the back off the device, remove the battery and you'll see a slot where you can insert the SIM card.

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There are 3 physical buttons on the E5830 (On the right side if you hold it face-up).

From the bottom-up:

1. The power button: You need to press and hold this button to turn the E5830 on or off.
2. The WiFi/WPS button: Clicking this once toggles between the WiFi on/off mode
3. The third button (near the top) is the connect button (which has an 'e' and a 'bulb' icon on it). Press and hold it to connect to the internet, or to disconnect your internet connection.

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In ideal conditions the range of the E5830 are:

1. 30m if on battery power
2. 10m if on direct supply

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Your E5830's battery is completely discharged. Plug it into the mains charger for at least 20 minutes and try again.

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1. Try checking if the WiFi on your E5830 is turned on. If the WiFi is on, the blue W icon on the bottom left corner of the E5830's LED screen should be on too. If it's not, click the WiFi/WPS button on the E5830 once, and the W icon should light up and your E5830 should be visible when you scan for wireless networks.
2. It might be worth checking what the SSID (network name) of your E5830 is set to. Connect your E5830 to the PC using the USB cable, then use the mobile broadband manager software to check/change the SSID of your E5830.

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The E5830 should support almost any type of WiFi enabled entertainment devices that support Wireless b & g standards. This includes (but is not limited to) your iPod touch or iPhone, Sony's PSP, the Nintendo DS Lite and DSi, Apple TV, Microsoft's ZUNE, Sony PS3, Microsoft XBOX 360, etc. (The experience on each device will depend on how much data throughput and speed the device requires to function adequately.)

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