Getting to Know Your Device Appearance The following figure is for your reference only. 1. micro-SIM card slot cover and reset hole 2. FUNC key 3. Power key 4. LCD screen 5. Charging/micro-USB jack 6. External antenna connector...
Getting to Know Your Device Indicators When the device is powered on, the following icons may be displayed on the LCD screen. For a description of the icons, refer to the following table. Icon Description Network signal strength 4G / 3G / 2G Network type The user is in roaming status.
Getting to Know Your Device Connection Scenarios The device can access the Internet in two ways and it allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the same time. The following figures are for your reference only. • 4G Mode: A micro-SIM card can be used to access the Internet. • Internet Access Point Mode: Your device can be connected to a WLAN device (such as a hotspot device or wireless router) through Wi-Fi to access the Internet. The WLAN device must be already...
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Getting to Know Your Device NOTE: Your device and the WLAN device must be in different subnets.
Installing the micro-SIM Card 1. Open the micro-SIM card slot cover, and install a micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card slot. NOTE: Do not remove the cover rudely, because it is connected with the device. WARNING! To avoid damage to the device, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card.
Connecting to Your Device Using Wi-Fi 1. Power on your device. 2. Ensure that your computer or other client devices have enabled Wi-Fi, and search for available wireless networks. NOTE: Refer to your Wi-Fi-enabled client device manual for further details on how to search for wireless networks.
Connecting to Your Device Using a USB Cable 1. Connect a computer to your device with a USB cable. 2. Power on your device. The operating system detects and identifies new hardware, and automatically installs the hardware. NOTE: If the system does not automatically launch installation, you can Double-click the device installation icon in My Computer to install the software.
Logging in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot Configuration Page 1. Ensure that the connection between your device and the client device is correct. 2. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://elisa.home in the address bar. 3. Enter the password to log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page.
Accessing the Internet 4G Mode After a client device is successfully connected to your device, you can access the Internet in Automatic or Manual mode. The default mode is Automatic. Mode Operation Your device is automatically connected Automatic to the Internet, and you can surf on the Internet through the client.
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Accessing the Internet Internet Access Point Mode 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 2. Select Settings (below Wi-Fi) > Internet Access Point. 3. Set the Internet Access Point as Enable and the Preferred Network as WiFi and then click Apply. 4. Connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot. The following two methods are for your reference.
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Accessing the Internet Click Add Network, enter the Wi-Fi hotspot information in the Add WiFi Hotspot area, and click Apply. Click the Wi-Fi hotspot you have added and then click Connect. After the client device is connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot successfully, you can access the Internet.
Configuring Your PC The following describes how to configure the Internet Protocol in the Windows 7 operating system for your Wi-Fi connection. 1. Right-click Network and select Properties. 2. Select Change adapter settings. 3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and click Properties.
Warning and Notice To the Owner • If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices, for example, the electronic system of vehicles, may be affected by the electromagnetic interference caused by the device. Consult the manufacturers of such devices before using the device if necessary. • Operating the device may interfere with medical instruments such as hearing aids and pacemakers.
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Warning and Notice • Do not touch the inner antenna area unless necessary. Otherwise the performance of the device may be affected. • Do not use the device in an enclosed environment or where heat dissipation is poor. Prolonged work in such space may cause excessive heat and raise ambient temperature, which may lead to automatic shutdown of the device for your safety.
Do not use it until it becomes dry. • Handle the device carefully. Do not drop, bend or strike it. Otherwise the device may be damaged. • Only qualified personnel can dismantle and repair the device. • An operating temperature between -10°C and +60°C and humidity between 5% and 95% are recommended. Using Battery Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your device by yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE authorized service provider.
Warning and Notice Limited Warranty This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product caused by: Reasonable abrasion. ii. End users’ failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or maintenance instructions or procedures. iii. End users’ mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, disassembly, storage, servicing or operation of the product. iv. Modifications or repairs not provided by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual. v. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accidents, and actions of third parties or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable control.
Warning and Notice End users have no right to reject or return the product, or receive a refund for the product from ZTE under the above-mentioned situations. This warranty is end users’ sole remedy and ZTE’ s sole liability for defective or nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to the...
Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action The connection • Install the software, and run the between your installation program in the path of device and a My Computer. PC through • If the driver of your device is a USB cable abnormal, reinstall the software. cannot be You need to uninstall the established. software first. •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action • Ensure that your micro-SIM card is available. The client • Change the location and find a connected place with good signal. to the device • Check the settings of the WAN cannot access connection mode. the Internet. • Contact your service provider and confirm your APN settings. • Ensure that the WLAN device The client has already been connected to cannot access the Internet.
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Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action • Enter the correct address. The 4G Mobile The default address is Hotspot http://192.168.0.1 or http://elisa. configuration home. page cannot be • Use only one network adapter in visited. your PC. • Do not use any proxy server.
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