Softbank 304zt User manual

SoftBank 304ZT

User Guide

SoftBank 304ZT

User Guide Contents

Introduction

Introduction.........................................................................3

Getting Started

Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6

Home Screen........................................................................ 7

USIM Card..........................................................................10

Battery Installation..........................................................11

Charging Battery.............................................................. 13

Power On/Off................................................................... 14

Connecting with WLAN

WLAN (Wi-Fi).....................................................................18

Enabling WLAN (Wi-Fi)..................................................... 18

Connecting Windows PC...................................................19

Connecting Mac.................................................................22

Connecting iPhone/iPod touch/iPad................................24

Connecting Android™ Devices......................................... 26

Connecting Wi-Fi Compatible Devices.............................27

Connecting WPS Supported WLAN Devices.....................28

Changing Wi-Fi Network Mode to Connect.....................29

Connecting with Micro USB Cable (Windows)

USB Connection with Windows PC.................................. 32

Device Recognition/Removal on Windows PC..................32

Setup for Windows...........................................................34

Connecting with Micro USB Cable (Mac)

USB Connection with Mac................................................36

Device Recognition/Removal on Mac............................... 36

Setup for Mac...................................................................37

Settings (Touch Menu)

Touch Menu....................................................................... 40

Showing/Setting Data Usage........................................... 40

Setting SSID...................................................................... 45

Checking Notifications.....................................................47

Setting Internet Wi-Fi..................................................... 50

Checking WLAN Connected Device Information..............52

Other Settings..................................................................53

Using WPS......................................................................... 62

Checking Wi-Fi Router Information................................ 64

Checking Support..............................................................65

Settings (WEB UI)

Overview of WEB UI.........................................................68

WEB UI Window on PC..................................................... 71

Setting Connected Devices.............................................. 75

Setting LAN Wi-Fi............................................................ 79

Showing/Setting Data Usage........................................... 97

Setting Mobile Network.................................................103

Device Settings...............................................................125

Advanced Settings..........................................................132

Checking Notifications...................................................148

Showing Device Information.......................................... 152

Showing Support Information....................................... 153

Setting from Mobile Devices.........................................154

Appendix

Troubleshooting.............................................................. 174

Specifications..................................................................177

Warranty & Service........................................................178

Customer Service............................................................179

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions.........................................................182

General Notes................................................................. 189

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information for this

Product............................................................................ 192

Introduction SoftBank 304ZT

Introduction

Before You Begin

Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly

beforehand for proper usage.

Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.

Guide Usage Notes

Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.

Screenshots & Key Labels

Screenshots and Key labels are provided for reference only and

buttons are simplified in description. Actual windows, menus,

etc. may differ in appearance.

Other Descriptions

This product is referred to as "Wi-Fi router" in this guide.

Operating Environment (Compatible

OSs)

Use Wi-Fi router in any of these operating environments.

Use outside these environments may affect performance.

Operating environment (hardware, connected peripherals,

installed applications, etc.) may also affect performance.

・For PC support, OS version upgrade information, etc.,

see corresponding manufacturer's product support

documentation.

・The information for operating environment (compatible OSs)

listed here is the current information for Wi-Fi router sold

as of October 2014. Check ZTE Japan Customer Support Web

Page (Japanese) for the latest information in regards to

operating environment.

Item Description

Compatible

Operating

Systems

Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit or 64-

bit)

Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit or

64-bit)

Windows Vista Business (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit or 64-

bit)

Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit or 64-

bit)

Windows 7 Professional (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 8 Pro (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 8.1 Pro (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 8.1 Enterprise (32-bit or 64-bit)

Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.7 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Mac OS X 10.8 to 10.9 (64-bit)

Compatible with Japanese and English

Operating Systems.

Memory

Requirements

Windows Vista: 512 MB+ (1 GB+

recommended)

Windows 7: 1 GB+ (32-bit)/2 GB+ (64-

bit)

Windows 8: 1 GB+ (32-bit)/2 GB+ (64-

bit)

Windows 8.1: 1 GB+ (32-bit)/2 GB+ (64-

bit)

Mac OS X: 256 MB+ (512 MB+

recommended)

Hard Disk

Capacity

100 MB+ recommended (50 MB+ required)

(common to all Operating Systems listed

above)

Interface USB 2.0

Compatible

Browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later

Safari 4.0 or later

Mozilla Firefox 22.0 or later

Google Chrome 28.0 or later

Opera 15.0 or later

Package Contents

The following items are included in the package. Please

confirm package contents before use. Contact SoftBank

Customer Support for missing items.

Keep accessories including Warranty in a safe place.

・304ZT

・Micro USB Cable (ZEDAD1)

・Battery (ZEBAU1)

・Battery Cover (ZETAU1)

・クイックスタート (Japanese)

・お願いとご注意 (Japanese)

・Warranty (Wi-Fi router)

・USIM Card Tray Tool (free sample)

SSID and Security Key

When connecting to a Wi-Fi device, SSID (Network Name) and

Security Key (WPA Key or WEP Key) are required.

Confirm SSID and Security Key as follows.

In Home Screen, SSID

SSID and Security Key appear.

・Two SSID are set to Wi-Fi router. Respective WPA Security

Keys for SSID A and SSID B are in Wi-Fi router at the time

of purchase.

・For greater security, use WPA/WPA2. However, some

communication devices do not support WPA/WPA2.

・Alternatively, remove Battery from Wi-Fi router to check

default SSID and the Security Key. See "Checking SSID and

Security Key."

Usage Conditions

・This model Wi-Fi router is designed for corporate users, and

allows its functionality to be regulated by administrators.

Depending on how functions are regulated, settings or

operations as described herein may not be available.

・Wi-Fi router supports Software Update. Use Wi-Fi router

with the latest version software.

・Communication speed may become slow or communication

may not be available because of connection congestion or

communication environment.

・To use Wi-Fi router abroad, change settings in accordance

with the laws of each country.

・To prevent from being used by third party, set Pass code

for canceling Screen Lock. See "Screen Lock" about procedure

of Pass code setting for canceling Screen Lock.

Trademarks

・SoftBank, SoftBank's equivalent in Japanese and the

SOFTBANK logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of

SOFTBANK CORP. in Japan and other countries.

・ZTE, ZTE中興, and ZTE logo are trademarks or registered

trademarks of ZTE Corporation in China/other countries.

・Microsoft®, Windows®, Internet Explorer, Windows Vista®

are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States/other countries. Microsoft

Windows Operating System is indicated in its abbreviated

form as Windows.

・Apple, Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, Mac,

Macintosh, and Safari are registered trademarks of Apple

inc. in the United States and other countries.

・The trademark "iPhone" is used with a license from Aiphone

K.K.

・Wi-Fi®, WPA™, WPA2™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ and the

logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi

Alliance.

・Google, Android, Google Chrome are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Google Inc.

・Firefox is a trademark or registered trademark of Mozilla

Foundation in the United States/other countries.

・Opera is a trademark or registered trademark of Opera

Software ASA. Go to "http://www.opera.com/ja/" for details

on Opera.

・The names of companies, products, and services use in

this guide are registered trademarks or trademarks of the

respective companies.

Getting Started

Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6

Home Screen........................................................................ 7

USIM Card..........................................................................10

Battery Installation..........................................................11

Charging Battery.............................................................. 13

Power On/Off................................................................... 14

Parts & Functions

Wi-Fi Router

Part Description

Display Wi-Fi router status appears; Display is

Touchscreen; Tap /Flick, etc.

External

Device Port

Connect Micro USB Cable and AC Charger

(optional accessory)

USIM Card

Tray Insert USIM Card

Battery

Cover

Remove Battery Cover to remove/insert

Battery

Lock

Button Turn Display on/off

Power

Switch

( )

Power on/off

Reset

Button1

Press five seconds or more with a pointed

object to reset settings to defaults

1　Besides the reset button, Wi-Fi router can be reset to

default settings from Wi-Fi router's touch menu, and WEB

UI.

For details, see "Resetting Wi-Fi Router" (for touch menu),

"Resetting Wi-Fi Router" (for WEB UI).

Notes on Using Reset Button

Note the Following for Using Reset Button.

・Power on Wi-Fi router in advance before pressing the

reset button.

・Be careful not to be injured when pressing Reset Button.

・Do not press Reset Button strongly. May cause damage.

・Do not use sharpened object. May cause damage.

・Using pen or pencil may make Reset Button dirty with ink

etc.

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Home Screen

Layout

Part Description

Home

Screen (First

page)

First page of Home Screen

Home

Screen

(Second page)

Second page of Home Screen; Flick to

change page

Status Bar Status Indicators for communication

status and battery level appear

Touch

Menu Touch Menu icons for various functions

Page

Indicator

Indicates which Home Screen page you are

Status Indicators

Icon Description

Mobile networks connected (Signal is

strong)

Mobile networks connected (Signal is

weak)

Out of service area

Roaming connection status

Internet Wi-Fi connected (Signal is strong)

Internet Wi-Fi connected (Signal is weak)

/ / Network Name

Network operator name

Internet connecting starts

Internet connected

Data communications in progress

(downloading data)

Data communications in progress

(uploading data)

Data communications in progress

(uploading and downloading data)

Internet not connected

1Software update notification

% Battery levels shown in 10% increments

Battery charged

Battery low

Battery almost empty (Battery charge is

needed)

Charging

Unread notifications

Checking Wi-Fi channel's availability to

avoid interference with weather radars,

etc.

1　Does not appear when setting Automatic Updating of

Software. Latest software will be automatically installed.

For details, see "Updating Software."

2　Appears when network mode is set to 5 GHz.

Touch Menu Icons

Tap Touch Menu icon for settings and device information.

Icon Description

Usage Show mobile network data usage, etc.

SSID Show and set SSID and Security Key for

Wi-Fi router.

Notification

Check and delete received notifications;

the number of unread notifications

appears.1

Internet

Wi-Fi

Connect to Internet Wi-Fi and SoftBank

Wi-Fi Spot, and configure the settings.

Devices2Configure the connected devices.

Settings Set Wi-Fi router's various settings.

WPS Set WPS connection.

About Check Wi-Fi router's information.

Support Show Help for icons on Display.

1　 (unread Notification icon) appears even when the

screen is locked.

2　 (Devices icon) appears even when the screen is locked.

・Tap　　on the settings window or notification window

to go back to the previous window and Tap to go back

to Home Screen.

Display Off/Sleep Mode

・If no operation is performed on Wi-Fi router for a certain

period of time (five minutes is set by default), Display turns

off automatically. Press Lock Button to release Sleep mode.

・When Wi-Fi router is not connected to any WLAN devices

and no operations are performed for a certain period of

time or Wi-Fi router is not charged, Display turns off and

Wi-Fi router goes into Sleep mode to save power (time

before going into Sleep mode is set to five minutes by

default).

・In Sleep mode, WLAN is disabled.

・Press Lock Button to turn Display on and release Sleep

mode. After Sleep mode is released, WLAN function is

enabled and Wi-Fi router reconnects to WLAN devices.

・Some WLAN devices automatically disconnect WLAN

connection if no data communication is performed for

a certain period of time. When such a WLAN device

is connected to Wi-Fi router and WLAN connection is

disconnected due to the auto disconnecting function, Wi-Fi

router may go into Sleep mode.

・Change time before going into Sleep mode in Touch Menu or

WEB UI. For details, see "Setting Sleep Mode," "LAN Wi-Fi

Advanced Settings."

Touchscreen Operations

Wi-Fi router Display is a Touchscreen. Tap and flick to operate

it.

・Tap

Tap item or key to open or execute corresponding function/

operation.

・Flick

Flick to toggle sheets, pages, etc.

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Text Entry Window

Use onscreen keyboard for text entry.

Item Description

Entry Box Text entry

Cursor Show entry position

Keyboard Entry key

Return

to previous

character

Return to previous character

Cursor

(left) Move cursor to left

Entry

mode (Symbol) Symbol entry window opens

Entry

mode

(alphabet,

numbers)

Toggle alphabets and numbers

Uppercase/

Lowercase

Toggle uppercase and lowercase for an

unfixed character

Delete Delete a character before cursor

Cursor

(right) Move cursor to right

Space Enter a space

Fix Confirm text entry

Text Entry

Multiple letters ("ABC," "DEF") are assigned to each key.

Tapping key toggles characters.

・Example: For "b," Tap twice.

・Example: For "c," Tap three times.

To go back to the previous character assigned to the same

key, Tap　 .

・Example: When "c" appears by Tapping three times,

Tap to return to "b."

For characters assigned to the same key, operate as follows.

・Example: For "ca," Tap three times Tap

Tap once.

To toggle uppercase and lowercase for entered character,

Tap .

To enter symbols such as "#" or "/," Tap　 . To show all

symbols, Tap　 . Tap to return to the original screen.

USIM Card

USIM Card contains customer information, including phone

number.

Handling USIM Card

・SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for damages resulted

from inserting USIM Card in other-brand IC card reader etc.

・Always keep IC chip clean.

・Clean USIM Card with a dry, soft cloth.

・Do not attach labels on USIM Card. May cause malfunction.

・For handling, see USIM Card user guide (Japanese).

・USIM Card is the property of SoftBank Mobile Corp.

・You will be charged for reissue of lost or damaged USIM

Card.

・Return USIM Card to SoftBank Mobile Corp. when canceling

contract.

・Returned USIM Card will be recycled for protection of the

environment.

・Specifications and capabilities are subject to change

without notice.

・Keep a copy of information saved to USIM Card. SoftBank

Mobile Corp. is not liable for damages incurred due to loss

of saved information.

・In case USIM Card or Wi-Fi router (USIM Card inserted) is

lost or stolen, urgently request to have usage suspended.

Contact "Customer Service," General Information.

・Power off Wi-Fi router before removing/installing USIM

Card. Removing USIM Card while being used might cause

malfunction.

・When installing/removing USIM Card, be careful not to touch

the IC or damage it.

・Do not use anything other than USIM Card Tray Tool (free

sample) for installing/removing USIM Card.

・Be careful in handling USIM Card Tray Tool (free sample),

USIM Cards, and USIM Card Tray since they are small

components.

・A dedicated USIM Card is required for Wi-Fi router. The

dedicated USIM Card for Wi-Fi router cannot be used in

mobile telephone handsets.

IC chip

USIM Card Installation

Power off Wi-Fi router in advance.

Pull out USIM Card Tray

・Slowly push USIM Card Tray Tool (free sample) into the hole

on the right of USIM Card Slot to pull out USIM Card Tray.

Install USIM Card

・Confirm orientation of corner notch and place USIM Card on

USIM Card Tray with IC chip up.

・Do not touch or scratch IC chip when installing USIM Card.

Install USIM Card Tray

・Push in USIM Card Tray, and check that USIM Card is

completely installed.

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Removing USIM Card

Power off Wi-Fi router in advance.

Pull out USIM Card Tray

・Slowly push USIM Card Tray Tool (free sample) into the hole

on the right of USIM Card Slot to pull out USIM Card Tray.

Remove USIM Card

・Do not touch or scratch IC chip when removing USIM Card.

Install USIM Card Tray

Battery Installation

Inserting Battery

Power off Wi-Fi router in advance.

Remove Battery Cover

・Press where circled ○ (beveled surface) to slide as marked

△ on Cover, and lift it up to remove it.

・Be careful not to hurt your fingernail.

Insert Battery

・Align Battery Terminals with Wi-Fi router Terminals with

(＋)(－) printed side up and press Battery against , then

firmly push down to .

Close Battery Cover

・Check the orientation of Battery Cover, and place it on Wi-

Fi router, then slide it in the direction shown until it fits in

place.

Removing Battery

Power off Wi-Fi router in advance.

Remove Battery Cover

・Press where circled ○ (beveled surface) to slide as marked

△ on Cover, and lift it up to remove it.

・Be careful not to hurt your fingernail.

Remove Battery

・Use tab (○) to slowly lift up as shown.

Close Battery Cover

・Check the orientation of Battery Cover, and place it on Wi-

Fi router, slide it in the direction shown until it fits in

place.

Checking SSID and Security Key

Remove Battery and check SSID (Network Name) and Security

Key (WPA Key).

Remove Battery Cover

・Press where circled ○ (beveled surface) to slide as marked

△ on Cover, and lift it up to remove it.

・Be careful not to hurt your fingernail.

Remove Battery

・Use tab (○) to slowly lift up as shown.

Check SSID and Security Key

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Charging Battery

Wi-Fi router is not fully charged by default. Charge Wi-Fi

router before use.

Wi-Fi router discharges even when not in use. Charge Wi-Fi

router before use if it is not in use for a long time.

Usage times gradually become shorter due to repeated

charging/discharging. For estimated charging times and usage

times, see "Specifications."

Charging

Charging Conditions

Under low temperatures charging performance decreases.

Use Micro USB Cable in temperatures between 0℃ - 60℃

and humidity range between 25% - 80%. For charging with

Wi-Fi router powered on, use in temperatures between

-10℃ - 45℃ and humidity range between 5% - 95%.

USB charging may be unavailable depending on Wi-Fi router

temperature.

Use Supplied Accessories

Always use supplied Micro USB Cable or AC Charger

(optional accessory).

Wi-Fi Router and AC Charger (optional

accessory) Becoming Warm/Hot

Wi-Fi router and AC Charger (optional accessory) may

become warm while charging. This is not a malfunction.

However, stop using them immediately if they become

extremely hot; they may be malfunctioning.

Precaution for Extended Use

Wi-Fi router may become hot when used for a long time or

while charging, especially in high temperatures. Prolonged

contact with skin may cause low-temperature burn injuries.

Connecting Micro USB Cable

Confirm that orientation of Micro USB Cable plugs is

correct. Connecting in wrong orientation may cause damage

or malfunction.

Display while Charging

Even when power is off, Press Lock Button to show

Animation and battery level.

Using USB (PC)

Use supplied Micro USB Cable.

・Make sure to power on PC before charging.

・Depending on PC connection environment, charging may fail.

Insert Micro USB Cable (Micro USB plug) into External Device

Port and Micro USB Cable (USB plug) to a PC

・When connecting Wi-Fi router to a PC for the first time,

Driver software is automatically installed.

When complete, remove Micro USB Cable from PC and Wi-Fi

router

Check battery level on Display.

Charging with PC

Charging takes longer than with AC Charger. Time required

depends on the connected PC.

Using AC Charger (optional accessory)

AC Charger is an optional accessory. Be sure to use SoftBank

specified AC Charger (Micro-USB 1.0A) [ZTDAC1], or (Micro-

USB 1.8A) [ZTDAD1].

Charging with AC Charger [ZTDAC1] is explained.

・Refer to the User's Guide for the AC Charger being used.

・Do not connect Micro USB plug when Wi-Fi router or AC

Charger is wet.

Insert AC Charger Micro USB plug into External Device Port

and power plug to AC outlet

When complete, unplug AC Charger

Check battery level on Display.

Power On/Off

Power On

Slide to ON

Lock Screen appears when powered on and WLAN function

is enabled. Wi-Fi router automatically connects to the

Internet.

・When Wi-Fi router connects to the Internet, (Internet

connected) lights.

Home Screen appears.

・When Lock Screen appears, Tap the lock icon ( ). Screen is

unlocked and Home Screen appears.

・When Pass code for unlocking screen is set, Pass code entry

screen appears. For unlocking screen by Pass code entry, see

"Entering Pass Code to Unlock Screen."

・When PIN verification is set to USIM, PIN entry screen

appears. See "PIN Verification (Wi-Fi Router)" or "PIN

Verification (WEB UI)" to enter PIN. For PIN verification

settings, see "PIN Verification."

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Power Off

Slide to OFF

Power is off.