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Check your system requirements 1. Check you have a spare USB port (USB 1.0 or 2.0) 2. You need to be running Windows 2000 / XP / Vista for a PC or OS X 10.5 and above for a Mac 3.
Insert your SIM Card 1. Open the slider panel on the back of your USB modem. 2. Insert your USIM card carefully as shown. 3. If you want to add a memory card you can do it now. Your USB modem supports up to 4GB MicroSDHC memory. 4.
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If nothing happens your system configuration may be preventing Autorun. Tips to resolve Windows users: Double click the Autorun icon to start the software installation MAC users: Open the CD-ROM, ZTE MODEM, and double click Telstra Turbo Connection Manager icon.
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The installation method shown below is for Windows XP. Other systems will follow a similar but not necessarily identical installation process:...
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Choose ‘I accept….’, and then click Next to continue.
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Press Next to accept the default folder location, or press Change to define your own path.
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Please wait a few seconds for the installation to proceed… Click Finish to complete the installation.
Connect to the internet After installation the software interface will launch automatically. Your modem will continue installing for a couple of minutes. You’ll be ready to go as soon as you see the Connect button.
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You may have to reboot your PC or MAC after installation is complete If you have problems with the installation please contact your supplier or see our website, www.zte.com.au/ for more assistance and FAQ’s If you can’t connect to the internet check your SIM card is inserted correctly, contact your service provider and check your account is active.
Using your USB Modem Press Connect to establish a data connection using your USB modem Launch your browser or other software When you have finished your internet or email connection remember to return to the software interface and press Disconnect to end your session If the software has been minimized then double click the small icon on the task bar to re-open the application window.
Connected State Note: The modem is locked to Telstra. If you use a SIM card from another provider you may not be able to connect to the network. Consult Telstra for more details or to unlock your device.
Safe Removal of Hardware To remove your USB modem from the computer first close the Connection Manager then use the safe removal of hardware process. If you remove the USB modem when it is active the modem software and related information (eg Phonebook records) may become corrupted.
Using the Card Manager Software System Icons Network signal strength New SMS message Red Computer icon - internet Not Connected Green Computer icon - Internet Connected Connection - P is packet-switched, C is circuit switched Green arrow icon - modem inserted into the computer Red arrow icon - modem not inserted into the computer Orange arrow icon - modem is offline Green SIM icon –...
Task Bar Information When you minimize the software the window will minimize to an icon on the system tray. The program is still active in the background but disappears to free your normal Windows space. Double click the task bar icon to resize the display. Task bar icons Green - Modem is inserted into the computer Red - Modem is not inserted into the computer...
Task bar menu Right Click the task bar icon to access the following menu: Device offline Disconnect the modem from the network Device online Connect the modem to the network Factory Settings Restore the modem settings to their original values Help Enter the Help interface About...
Internet connection records From the Connect screen press Internet Connection Records to show your connection history. The internet connection records are for information only.
Create a new message Click New Message and enter the recipient’s number The recipient’s number can be entered directly or by selecting entries from the Phonebook Use ‘;’ to separate multiple recipients.
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Click into the text field to enter text The SMS can be up to 140 characters, including symbols The interface will show total characters used Click Send to send the message. The prompt screen below will appear: Select Yes to confirm After the message has been sent successfully it will be saved in the Outbox If the message fails to send it will be saved in Drafts.
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SMS General Features Enter any of the Inbox / Outbox / Drafts to use the tabs at the bottom of the window: Read Read the selected SMS Reply Reply to the selected SMS Forward Forward the SMS to other recipients Move Save the SMS on the PC or SIM card Delete...
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PhoneBook Click the PhoneBook button to select the phonebook interface.
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To create a new contact click New New Contact, enter the details and select OK to finish. You can choose the Save location as the PC or the USIM card.
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PhoneBook Notes: If your stored location (Folder) is PC then you can also create a new Group To create a new group: Click New New Group and enter the group name Select contacts from the list on the right and drag them to the group location If a contact is selected, you can carry out the following additional steps using the tabs on the bottom of the screen:...
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Settings Click the Settings button to select the settings interface Connection Settings:...
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There is no need to change these settings as they are pre- configured for your network. If you change networks or are roaming you may need to modify some settings. Consult your service provider for more information. New Connection for Corporate Users and IT Administrators If you have a private VPN you will need to create a new connection configuration.
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Security Settings PIN enable - The PIN code is provided with your SIM card. Consult your service provider if you forget your PIN. Backup Contacts, Messages and Connection Records Create a local backup of Phonebook and SMS data.
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Network Settings These settings are pre-configured for your network. Consult your service provider for more information.
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Message Settings These settings are pre-configured for your network. If you change networks or are roaming you may need to modify some settings. Consult your service provider for more information.
MicroSD card If you use a MicroSD card in your modem your computer will display a removable disk related to the MicroSD card. You can then use the modem as a flash drive to store and transfer files. MicroSD cards supported to 2GB are FAT 16 format. MicroSD HC cards supported to 4GB are FAT 32 format.
If you have any problems with your connection or modem please consult the manual and check this section. If the problem still exists contact your service provider or check our website for more details at www.zte.com.au Problem Possible Causes Suggested Solution...
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Problem Possible Causes Suggested Solution You have not en- Restart the application The modem tered your PIN and enter your PIN has no signal. number at start number. If the PIN is invalid you cannot con- nect to the network. The SMS centre Check with your with Message sent...
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Problem Possible Causes Suggested Solution The manual net- Select the correct net- Data work selection is work for your service connection wrong. provider. Restore Au- failed. tomatic mode. You are using the Consult your network wrong APN. provider The modem You don’t have Consult your service cannot connect...
Software Removal If you wish to uninstall the application please follow the procedure below: Start Programs Telstra Turbo Connection Manager Uninstall Follow the prompts and press Yes to continue. MAC Users - drag the application folder to the Trash bin.
Precautions and Safety Information S o m e e l e c t r o n i c d e v i c e s a r e s u s c e p t i b l e t o electromagnetic interference.
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The modem contains sensitive electronic circuitry. Do not expose the modem to any liquids, high temperatures or shock. Only use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by the manufacturer. Using unauthorized accessories may affect your modem’s performance, damage your modem and violate related national regulations.
Radiation from Electronic Devices The USB Wireless modem is a transmitting device with similar output power to a mobile phone. It uses an internal or external antenna to connect to the mobile network. To get the best performance from your device do not cover or shield the device in any way as this will lead to increased output power.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy This model MF633+ meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government: The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or...
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While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Technical Specifications HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 850 MHz HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 1900 MHz HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850 MHz Network and Band compat- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800 MHz ibility GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900 MHz Dimensions 86.5mm x 26.6mm x 10.4mm Weight Approx. 26g HSUPA Mode up to 5.76Mbps* HSDPA Mode up to 7.2Mbps* UMTS Mode up to 384 Kbps* Data Rate...
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Max Emitted In 3G WCDMA Mode: 250mW Power In 2G GSM/GPRS Mode: 2W Interface USB 2.0 Operating Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, SP3, systems Vista Apple MAC OS X 10.5 and above Functions High speed wireless data, internet, MicroSD card, SMS MicroSDHC 4GB capacity on MicroSDHC card 2GB memory card...
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