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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TELSTRA PRE-PAID 3G WI-FI...
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LET’S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD You must be excited about your brand new Telstra Pre-Paid 3G Wi-Fi. This guide will help you get connected as quickly and as easily as possible. It’ll guide you through installation and run through all the handy extra features that are included.
SAFETY FIRST Please read all the safety notices before using this device. This device is designed to be used at least 20cm from your body. Do not use the device near fuel or chemicals or in any prescribed area such as service stations, refineries, hospitals and aircraft.
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reduces when there is good quality reception. Maximum power is only used at the edge of network coverage so under most circumstances the power output is very low. Under poor network conditions the device transmits at a higher power, may get hot and have a significantly shorter battery life. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY –...
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ROHS DECLARATION (RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES) ZTE declares that the Wireless device is free from hazardous materials and complies with EU directive 2002/95/EC (commonly known as the RoHS Directive) and the amendments.
LET’S GET STARTED YOUR PACKAGE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: • Telstra Pre-Paid 3G Wi-Fi device and battery • Telstra Pre-Paid Next G SIM card ® • AC charger and USB charging cable • This Getting Started Guide • Telstra Pre-Paid Welcome Guide • Manufacturer’s warranty card • Wireless security card...
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ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: • E xternal Memory Card, available at most consumer electronic stores. Your Telstra Pre-Paid 3G Wi-Fi supports microSD cards up to 32GB. By using this device your Telstra Pre-Paid 3G Wi-Fi can also act as an external storage drive when connected via USB. IMPORTANT: SECURITY SETTINGS SSID AND WI-FI SECURITY KEY • T he default security settings are unique for your device and are provided on the Wi-Fi security card. Please keep this card in a safe place.
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• Y ou can change the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and Security Key (Wi-Fi password) to your own preferences. • Y ou need this information to log on to the Pre-Paid Telstra Pre-Paid 3G Wi-Fi. QUICK REFERENCE SECTION Wi-Fi home page http://m.home Wi-Fi home password page password Default SSID Supplied on Wireless security card. (Wi-Fi network name) Default Security Key 10 characters which are case sensitive.
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YOUR TELSTRA PRE-PAID 3G WI-FI Wi-Fi Indicator Battery Level Network Signal Indicator Indicator Power On/Off Wi-Fi protected Setup (WPS) button USB and Charging Port...
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LED INDICATORS WI-FI INDICATOR STATUS Solid Wi-Fi is ON WPS is enabled, Flashing available for 2 mins NETWORK INDICATOR STATUS Solid Not registered on network Solid Network is registered Flashing Network data in use...
GETTING CONNECTED 1. INSERT SIM CARD AND BATTERY • Y our SIM card should already be inside the device. Check to make sure. Slide the back cover down to remove. • T o insert the SIM card, slide in as shown. • I nsert battery and replace cover.
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2. SWITCH ON YOUR TELSTRA PRE-PAID 3G WI-FI • P ress and hold the power key until the LED indicators light up. 3. SWITCH ON YOUR COMPUTER OR WI-FI ENABLED DEVICE • C heck your computer or other device has Wi-Fi enabled and search for wireless networks. Refer to your Wi-Fi enabled device manual for further details on searching for wireless networks.
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4. ACTIVATE YOUR SIM CARD • Activate online via telstra.com.au/activate • A ctivate via the Device homepage, click on the desktop icon called Telstra Pre-Paid 3G Wi-Fi or enter http://m.home into a browser and click on Account Services located towards the bottom of the page. Follow the prompts to activate. If you have any issues activating you can contact our support centre on 125 8887 or from a non-Telstra phone call 13 2200 and say “Pre-Paid”.
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5. ENDING YOUR SESSION • S witch your router off, or disconnect via your Wi-Fi network icon status bar. Handy Hint You can download the ZTE Wi-Fi Monitor app from Google Play™ to monitor your Wi-Fi status easily using an Android™ smartphone.
WI-FI HOME PAGE You can activate, check data usage and manage your settings via your Wi-Fi home page. You can only access the Wi-Fi home page while your device is connected. LOGIN TO YOUR WI-FI HOME PAGE • O pen a web browser and enter http://m.home in the address bar.
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CHECK DATA USAGE • To check your data usage click on ‘My Data Usage’ link on top right hand corner of your Wi-Fi home page.
HOW TO CHANGE WI-FI HOME PAGE PASSWORD • G o to Settings Tab, device Settings, then select Account Management. • I nput your current password, then enter a new password and click Apply.
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TO CHANGE SECURITY KEY (WI-FI PASSWORD) • G o to Settings Tab, select Wi-Fi Settings, then select Basic Settings. • I nput a new Security Key into the field Pass phrase, then click Apply. If changing your password or security key please ensure you keep a record of it and store in a safe place.
EXTRA FEATURES USING A MEMORY CARD To use the device as a portable storage drive insert a microSDHC card up to 32GB: • Open the memory card slot cover on the device. • Insert the microSDHC card as shown and press gently to click into place. • Close the memory card slot cover. • C onnect the wireless device to your computer using the USB cable supplied and the memory card will display as an external drive.
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INTERNATIONAL ROAMING Stay in touch or connected when you’re travelling overseas with Telstra Pre-Paid international roaming. International roaming is already set up on your Telstra Pre-Paid service however you will need to enable this setting from the Wi-Fi home page.
PROBLEM SOLVING Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions I cannot access Check the LCD display status. Make sure you the internet at all have network coverage in your area. Check that your SIM card is active and enabled with data services. Please wait 1–2 minutes for the device to initialize.
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WARRANTY AND SUPPORT • A ll calls and support for PIN numbers, SIM card registration, account and billing information, network services and other general enquiries should be directed to Telstra. Visit telstra.com/ppmbb or call 125 8887 or from a non-Telstra phone call 13 2200 and say ‘Pre-Paid’. • S ee your warranty card for warranty and service information. • V iew Frequently Asked Questions online at http://www.zte.com.au/telstra...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS UMTS/HSPA+ Dual Band 3G 850/2100 MHz Network AND Frequency Band GPRS/EDGE Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Wi-Fi working range approx 25m radius in free space Wi-Fi Connections supports up to 5 users Dimensions (WxHxD) 102 x 50 x 13.7mm Weight Up to 32GB microSD™ or microSDHC™ card up to 100 hours Standby time (low power mode)
Visit telstra.com/mobilebbcoverage to check if you are covered. NETWORK LOCK • Your wireless device is locked to the Telstra network. • W hen you insert a non-Telstra SIM card you are presented with unlock instructions. • Contact Telstra to obtain your 16 digit unlock code. • An unlocking fee may apply. • 5 incorrect attempts will block the unlock process and the device will then only work with a Telstra SIM card. • Contact Telstra for more information.
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