USB-modem «Beeline»

Internet at home and outdoor 

 

 

Connecting the modem

 

To install the modem, follow step-by-step instruction to make sure that you have done all correctly.

 

Step 1. Installation of SIM-card 

1. Remove cover from the modem.

 

2. Insert SIM card into the modem in right direction. Make sure that SIM card is tightly inserted.

 

3. Close the modem cover.

We recommend using the SIM card provided with the modem.

Step 2. Connecting the modem with PC

Insert USB connector of the modem in any idle USB port of PC.

 

Step 3. Installing the application

Installation of the "Beeline" USB modem application starts automatically after a time. Wait installation program starts and follow its prompts. During installation do not disconnect the modem from PC.

If automatic installation fails to start, install it manually:

•    Open My computer. To make it, double click the icon  computer on the desktop. If there is no icon  My computer on the desktop, press Start in left bottom corner of screen and find the icon  My computer in the drop-down menu.

•    In the My computer window open Beeline disk.

On some PC due to security settings no disk name can be seen. If no Beeline disk is found in My computer, open newly appeared external disk (e.g. CD ROM Е).

•    In the appeared window find AutoRun.exe and run it.

•    Then follow the installation program prompts and do not disconnect the modem from PC.

 

Application for USB modem Beeline

Start the application for the Beeline USB modem. To make it, find  icon on the desktop of your PC and double click it.

 

1. Main menu is used for navigation in the sections:

Connection

Internet connecting and disconnecting

Account

Account balance replenishment ad service management

Communication

Sending and receiving SMS, contacts management

Statistics

Details of sent and received Internet traffic

Settings

Setting modem operation parameters, modem information

Help

Help system for the application operation

 

2. Service panel is used to choose services available in the current section.

3. Workspace is used to invoke the selected service.

4. Status bar shows:
•   Internet connection status;
•   Data sending and receiving speed;
•   Cellular network connection status;
•   Signal level.

 

Access to Internet

Step 1. Activating balance

Activation of start balance is required if you have installed the application of the Beeline USB modem for the first time and want to connect to Internet.

1.1    Enter the Account section in the main menu of the application.

1.2    Select "Initial balance activation".

1.3    Press "Activate" button and wait for the system response on successful activation of start balance.

 

Step 2. Connecting to Internet

2.1    Enter the "Connection" section in the main menu.

2.2    Press the "Connect" button. In few seconds, your PC will connect to Internet.

2.3    On the desktop of your PC find the browser icon (usually Internet Explorer denoted as ), and double click it.

2.4    After starting the browser, input www.beeline.ru in the address bar. If you see Beeline homepage in the browser, it means connection is successful.

If you have bought the Beeline USB modem not in a mobile shop, then access to other web sites in Internet except
www.modem.beeline.ru, will be blocked until you register the contract by yourself (see step 3).

 

Step 3. Self-made registration (needed if you bought the modem not in a mobile shop)

3.1    After you successfully performed steps 1 and 2, input www.modem.beeline.ru manually in address bar of the browser and go to the Registration section.

3.2    Follow all the prompts to fill in all registration fields. 

Within 30 minutes after registration is complete, you will get access to Internet.

 

Step 4. Disconnecting Internet

To disconnect Internet in the Beeline USB modem program, go to the "Connection" section and press the "Disconnect" button.

Note that:

Before using Internet, replenish your account for the amount not less than monthly fee.

Monthly fee will be deducted at night following the start balance activation day. Before that remote connection will be charged per Mb as per your tariff plan. We recommend you to start using your modem next day after activation of the start balance.

 

Account

Service payment

To pay for Internet access, check balance, change tariff plan or activate supplementary services, use services in the "Account" section in the application main menu. The following payment methods are available in the interface:

•   using the Beeline cards;

•   using the Mobile payment service;

•   through asking for money from other subscriber;

•   other payment methods see Payment methods section.

 

Checking balance

Payment for using the Beeline USB modem will be deducted from your account every month. You can use "My balance" service to control expenses and monitor Internet traffic left.

•   Enter "Account" in the main menu.

•   Choose "My balance" and press "Check balance".

•   Wait for the system reply on money sum on your account and Internet traffic left.

 

Defining SIM card telephone number

To pay for Internet, access to Internet system of Beeline service management and send SMS to your modem, you have to know telephone number of SIM card installed in the modem.

 

•   Enter "Account" in main menu.

•   Select "My number" and press "Get my number".

•   You will receive SMS on your PC with the telephone number of SIM card.

•   SMS messages are in the "Communication" section on the "SMS" tab in the "Incoming" folder. Remember or write down the received number.

 

Account details

You can get a detailed report on Internet traffic used and SMS sent for the period you need in the Beeline service management system.

To enter this section, you need to input login and password.

•   Enter "Account" in the main menu.

•   Select "Service management via Internet" and press "Obtain password".

•   You will receive SMS with login and password on your PC.

•   Use them to enter Internet system of the Beeline service management at the address https://uslugi.beeline.ru.

 

Note that:

The https:// prefix in the address is mandatory. It ensures that you apply your information via a secure protocol.

Payment methods

 

Payment with the Beeline payment cards

•   Buy one of the Beeline payment card of any nominal (you pay for mobile communication with these cards), erase protection layer.

•   Enter "Account" in the main menu.

  Select "Recharge card activation".

•   In the "Secret code" field input all digits of the card secret code (with no spaces and hyphens).

•   After number entry press "Activate" button.

•   You will receive SMS about replenishment of your account with the activated sum.

 

Payment with a bank card

Internet payment
Any time you can replenish your Beeline account or pay for communication services for your friends with bank cards. Payment is performed on the Beeline website. No registration is required. Money is accepted in online mode. You can use bank cards such as VISA, MasterCard.

 

Using the "Mobile payment" service
No need to go out to pay.

With the service of "Mobile payment" you can regularly pay any time through a convenient modem menu. Now, it is possible for plastic cards owners of Alpha-bank, Russkii standard and VTB 24*. If you have any of the cards above, first register it through a cash machine of your bank.

Using cash machine

•   Insert your bank card into a cash machine and enter PIN code.

•   Select "Payments", enter telephone number of your SIM card of the modem and payment amount.

•   Get a cheque and save it.

 

Using Internet site of the bank

Most of banks allow their clients managing their accounts through web site including payment of Internet. To pay for the Beeline Internet, make as follows:

•   Ask the bank issued you the plastic card the site address where you can manage your account.

•   Enter the site and select "Service payment" in the "Payment" section.

•   Select Beeline and enter your modem SIM card telephone number.

 

* Number of banks whose clients can free of charge replenish their balance using bank cards is increasing. For details and actual list of banks see www.beeline.ru -> "Mobile payment" service, and Beeline distribution offices.

 

 

Payment by cash

In shops, petrol stations etc.

•   Tell cashier your modem SIM card telephone number.

•   After payment get the cheque and save it.

 

Payment in dealer’s offices and bank payboxes

•   Obtain and fill in a receipt with your modem SIM card telephone number and payment amount.

•   Get the cheque and save it.

 

Asking money from another subscriber

You can ask for money from another Beeline subscriber to replenish your account with payment card, by cash or money transfer from his account.

To ask money from another Beeline subscriber to pay for your account, make as follows:

•   Enter "Account" in the main menu.

•   Select "Give me money".

•   In the "Subscriber number" field enter number of the subscriber you want to ask for money to replenish your account. The number format should be without 8, e.g. 9034124060.

•   After entry press "Request".

•   The request recipient will receive your SMS with the text: "This subscriber asks you to replenish his account". Regarding the request delivery you’ll be notified with SMS as well.

 

Note that:
You can ask for money from another subscriber maximum 5 times a day (a day refers to time interval from 00:00 to 24:00, Moscow time).

Advanced features

This section briefly describes advanced features when using the USB modem. For more details see the USB modem menu (in the Help section) or web site www.modem.beeline.ru.

 

SMS-communication

To communicate with your friends use the services available in the Beeline USB modem program, "Communication" section.

 

Contacts

If you often exchange SMS with certain companions, save their numbers in the contact list.

 

Service and tariff management

The Beeline USB modem provides advanced features and services which you can activate by yourself.

For description of the services available for your tariff plan see www.modem.beeline.ru in the "Service" section.

Changing tariff plan
Any time you can change your tariff plan for another one.

For description of the tariff plans and charging conditions see www.modem.beeline.ru in the "Tariffs" section.

 

Subscriber service

Restoration of lost SIM card
You can get a new SIM card if blocked or lost the previous one.

Blocking SIM card number
You can block SIM card telephone number if you lost your SIM card or plan not to use the modem for a time.

 

Modem settings

You can find your modem configuration parameters in the "Settings" section. Do not change them without need. Before changing them, carefully read description of the parameters.

In the "Settings" section you also can change the program operation mode. The "Light" mode enables to connect to Internet and uses minimum resources of your PC for operation. In this mode, you can return to "Basic" mode.

 

Modem information

Modem package

•   USB modem
•   SIM card of Beeline with a tariff plan
•   User guide
•   Warranty

 

Technical characteristics of the modem

•   Operation in HSDPA/UMTS at 2100 MHz and EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz).
•   Data transfer rate in HSUPA up to 5,76 Mbps.
•   Data reception rate in HSDPA/UMTS up to 7,2 Mbps/ 384 Kbps.
•   Data reception rate in EDGE/GPRS up to 236 kbps.
•   Connection status and signal power indication.
•   Compatibility with PC with Microsoft® Windows® (XP, Vista, 7) or MAC OS 10.5 and 10.6.

 

System requirements

•   CPU: Pentium 4, frequency 1 GHz and above.
•   Memory 512 Mb.
•   OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista 32 bits/64 bits, Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.5 and 10.6.
•   USB interface of the modem.
•   30 Mb free space on hard disk.
•   Display resolution: 800 x 600 or above (recommended —1024 x 768)..

 

Notes to the system requirements:

· Improper system configuration may impair performance of your PC operation with the modem.

· For Windows XP it is recommended to install Service Pack 2 or above.

· For Windows Vista it is recommended to install Service Pack 1.

Additional information:
To increase data rate and improve the modem performance, locate the modem in a place with strong signal level, e.g.clode to a window. For the purpose you can use USB cable with length not more than 3 m.

 

Modem operation rules

    Treat carefully with the modem and SIM card, store them in clean places without dust, do not expose to fire or smokables.

    Always keep it dry.

    Do not drop, throw and bend the modem.

    Do not scratch or paint the modem.

    Do not try to disassemble the modem, otherwise warranty will be ceased. Only certified personnel may disassemble it.

    When using the modem, keep it at least 1.5 cm away from your body.

    Keep the modem under normal temperature. The modem can operate only under temperature from -5°C to +55°C.

    Use certified accessories only. Do not connect the modem with incompatible products.

    Do not use the modem in the places where it may be dangerous or is prohibited to use it.

    To turn off the modem, first close all its applications and then disconnect from PC.

    When operating the modem, follow all local laws, instructions, regulations, signs and notes. Also, follow all signs related to usage of mobile handsets as they also belong to other wireless equipment including wireless data products.

    Turn off the modem in the explosive places. Sometimes PC may spark.

    Turn off the modem in the areas where blasting operation are being performed.

· Radio controlled devices with remote control are frequently used on sites to perform blasting operations.

    Turn off the modem in airplanes. Wireless devices can induce interferences for airplane equipment operation.

    Follow instructions and rules in hospitals.

· Turn off the modem near medical appliances. Wireless devices can create interferences in operation of peacemakers, implanted defibrillators and other medical equipment.

    Turn off the modem near hearing devices. People who use hearing devices can be exposed to interferences of wireless equipment.

    DO NOT ALLOW children to play with the modem. They can hurt themselves or other people, or damage the modem. The modem contains small parts with sharp edges which may be dangerous.

    Do not use the modem when driving a car.

    The modem is resistant to interferences induced by sound signals.

 

Cleaning and maintenance

    Before cleaning the modem close all its operating applications and disconnect the modem from PC.

    Clean the modem with soft antistatic cloth.

    If the modem or any accessory does not work, contact the authorized service center.

 

Environment protection

Follow local utilization rules for package materials, old wireless devices and accessories. Please assist in their reprocessing.

 

Protection of SIM card

Take safety measures to prevent electrostatic discharge when inserting or removing SIM card. Do not touch contacts of SIM card. For safety, always first take the modem and then insert or remove SIM card.

 

Restart after electrostatic discharge

SW will try to restore the connection if strong electrostatic discharge led to modem restart. If SW fails after electrostatic discharge, restart the modem program.