Table of Contents USB modem. Introduction 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Warning about safe use Installation 2.1. Hardware installation 2.2. Installation and start of modem software 2.3. Start of MTS Connect program 2.4. Safe removal of USB modem 2.5. Removal of software Functions 3.1.
Drawings, symbols and contents of this instruction are given for information only. They may not coincide with those of your USB modem. MF100 modem is a wireless USB modem, used in 3G/ UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM network. Using UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/ GSM mobile network, it carries out data transfer, in such...
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1.1.1. Brief Manual 1. Light Indicator Informs about the state of the modem 2. Flash Card Slot (MicroSD) The place to insert the memory flash card (MicroSD) 3. Modem Cap Prevents USB port from damage during transportation 4. SIM/USIM Card Slot Retractable slot for SIM/USIM card installation 5.
1.2. Warning about safe use 1.2.1. To the owner • Some electronic devices, such as electronic systems of vehicles, are subject to action of electromagnetic interference, created by USB modem in case of inappropriate protection. If necessary, please consult with the manufacturer of the USB modem prior to start of its operation.
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• Avoid use of USB modem near metal devices or buildings with metal structures, which may emit electromagnetic waves. Otherwise, it may affect reception of signal. • USB modem is not moisture-proof, so please keep it in dry, shaded and cool place. • NOTE: It is prohibited to take out SIM/USIM card during connection of USB modem to PC.
Installation 2.1. Hardware installation 2.1.1. Installation of SIM/USIM card into USB modem Prior to start of operation of the device, please ensure that your SIM/USIM card supports data transfer services. Open cap of modem and carefully take out holder of SIM/ USIM card, according to the picture below.
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Insert SIM/USIM card into holder, as it shown on the picture below. Insert the holder with a SIM/USIM-Сard in the modem as shown on the picture below. You may hear one click when a SIM/USIM-Сard is installed in its place.
2.1.2. Installation of USB modem into computer/laptop. Install USB modem into USB slot of PC/laptop. If red indicator switches on, USB modem is connected correctly. 2.2. Installation and start of modem software OS automatically recognizes new device and launches installation wizard. Note: If driver does not start automatically, enter My Computer.
Then you should select the components to install or deselect those components that shouldn't be installed. Then, press OK to finish installation. When installation of USB modem is finished, MTS Connect program is launched automatically. During next switching-on of USB modem, control of USB modem is carried out by MTS Connect program.
2.4. Safe removal of USB modem Note: It is prohibited to retrieve the device from PC/ laptop without carrying out operations, mentioned below, because this may cause damage of PC/laptop. First, close all MTS Connect software applications. Double click icon on the control panel. Message “Stop or remove the device”...
Functions 3.1. Get to know the interface Note: All drawings in this instruction are given only for information. They may not coincide completely with the interface displayed. 3.1.1. Basic interface Interface of USB modem consists of three parts: functional buttons area, system information area and user’s area.
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Contacts: Save and look different information in the contact list. Statistics: Check history of Internet connections. Settings: To install required parameters and functions of USB modem. Help: System information for operation of USB modem. System information area Displays system status and different types of tips. intensity of network signal, 5 states.
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USB modem is not connected to PC/laptop or is switched off. SIM/USIM card is inserted into USB modem. SIM/USIM card is not inserted into USB modem. Current type of network service, i.e. UMTS/EDGE/ GPRS/GSM. Name of current supplier of services. User’s area Displays interactive information about condition of USB modem under various conditions.
3.2. Connection to Internet You may visit Internet sites after connection to Internet using USB modem. 3.2.1. Connection to Internet Press Internet button, select one of MTS Connect services (Mobile UMTS/GPRS Internet, HyperNET or HyperActive) that you will use, an press Connect. Information window will appear, where cost of service selected appears.
The information provided in the Statistics section about the volume and length of the connection is approximate and may differ from the actual tarrificated data by the Operator. 3.3. Account This function allows to check account balance, top up the account, or send Internet package.
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3.3.2. Topping up the account To top up your account, you need to press “Top up the account” in the menu, located at the left side of “Account” tab. Then, in the input field, located at the bottom of the program, enter 14-digit replenishment code and press “Top up”...
3.4. Messages Press icon “Messages”, then number of Messages in folders “Incoming”, “Sent” and “Drafts” appears. Press button “Incoming”, “Sent”, “Drafts” or “New Message” to enter respective interface. Incoming: contains received messages. Sent: contains sent messages. Drafts: save edited messages as draft in the PC prior to sending or after unsuccessful sending.
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Press “Send”, select between “YES” or “NO” according to information on the display to send short message or cancel sending. After successful sending, this message will be automatically sent to “Sent” folder. In case of sending error, error message will appear, and message will be automatically saved into “Draft”...
Forward: Forward short message to other addressees. (In folder “Drafts”, there is no such item). Move: Change place of storage of short message(-s) between SIM/USIM card and PC/laptop. (In folders “Sent”, “Drafts”, there is no such item. You may not move short messages from PC/laptop to SIM/USIM card).
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New contact person Press “New” “New Contact”, enter all information and press “YES” to confirm. New group It is possible to add new groups of contacts to PC/laptop. It is not possible to add new groups on the SIM/USIM card. “New Group”, and name new group Press “New”...
Delete: Delete record. SMS: Send SMS to the numbers of mobile phones in records. Save: Save information to PC/laptop as text. Change: Edit information of selected record. 3.6. Statistics Detail information about speed and data streams by day, month, and year. 3.7.
Default: select one profile from the list with names of connection profiles and set it as current profile. Configuration file Information about user settings includes: • name of connection profile; • dialing number; • name of user; • password; • access point (APN); • DNS server address;...
3.7.3. Setting up the Network In this menu item you may change the mode for the modem registration. You can also set the priority of modem operation to GSM or 3G networks. 3.7.4. Message settings SMS center: In the software for your modem, there is a number of SMS center of MTS Ukraine mobile operator.
3.9. Warning about safe use Recommended ambient temperature is 20°С ~ +55°С, humidity 5% ~ 95%. FAQ and answers If you will face with the following problems during work, we kindly ask you to use this table to solve them. If problems still exist, please contact your network operation.
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Problem Possible Causes Problem Solving Description After the device The system Please open is plugged in, configuration the UI program the UI program is incorrect. manually. You doesn't run can find it on the automatically. desktop. After restarting 1. You are in the 1.
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Problem Possible Causes Problem Solving Description 2. The device 2. Restart the is not connected computer, properly. or reconnect the device. 3. The SIM/USIM 3. Reinsert the card is not inserted SIM/USIM card properly. correctly. Sent Message 1. The SMS 1.
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Problem Possible Causes Problem Solving Description Date connection 1. You are in the 1. Move to an area failed. place where there with good signal. is no GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE/ WCDMA/ HSDPA network coverage. 2. The network 2. Try later. is busy.
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Problem Possible Causes Problem Solving Description 2. IE browser 2. Upgrade to the is causing new version problems. or reinstall the IE browser. 3. Your operating 3. Use the system maybe professional anti- infected by a virus. virus software Worm Blaster to check and for example can remove the virus.
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Algorithm of fast Internet connection via a modem Step 1. Insert a SIM/USIM card in MF100 modem Step 2. Connect a modem to PC/notebook Step 3. Install required software Step 4. Check your account balance Step 5. Select one of Internet services Step 6.
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