Zoom 1090 series User manual

14.4 3G+ USB MODEM QUICK START

This Quick Start describes how to install and use the Zoom 3G USB Modem with a 3G router, a computer with Windows®

7, Vista (SP1 and above), or XP (SP2 and above); and with a Macintosh®computer with OS X 10.5 or above. More

detailed information can be found in the User Manual.

Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet with your new modem, you must:

1Sign up for a mobile broadband service plan.

2Slide the service provider’s SIM card into your modem.

3Install the modem on your computer or 3G router and make an Internet connection.

Step 1: Sign Up for a Mobile Broadband Service Plan

Most countries have one or more GSM service providers who offer mobile broadband service. When you sign up for

service, you will get a SIM card to slide into your modem. As you travel, you may save money and get better coverage by

using different service providers for different countries or regions. Wherever you are, just make sure that you slide in the

SIM for the service provider you want to use. You should select a GSM service provider who uses at least one of this

modem’s GSM frequencies, ideally 900 or 2100 MHz since these are used with the modem’s highest speeds.

Step 2: Slide the Service Provider's SIM Card into Your Modem

To slide the SIM card into your modem, please follow these steps:

1Hold the modem with the text facing you and remove the cap by pulling it away from the unit. The USB connector is

now exposed.

2Turn the modem over and slide the back panel cover to the right and carefully lift and remove the back panel cover to

expose the SIM and microSD slots. (The modem supports standard microSD memory cards with up to 16 GB storage

capacity.)

Note: Write down the IMEI number and serial number (Sn) from the label after you’ve removed the cover as

described above. Bring this information with you when you are getting the SIM card.

3Hold the SIM card with its angled edge at upper right, then carefully slide the card under the bar on the open panel

until the bottom of the card rests against the lower groove. Do not push the card beyond the lower groove.

4Replace the back panel cover. In doing that, first put the small tab on the bottom of the cover into the modem’s slot,

with the cover almost flush with the modem. Then slide the cover toward the silver-colored USB connector.

Step 3: Install the Modem on Your Computer or 3G Router, and Make an Internet Connection

If you are using the modem with a computer, please go to the appropriate section for Windows or Macintosh computers.

If you are using the modem with a 3G router, simply plug the modem into the USB port of the router. Then power up the

router. If the router is compatible with the modem, it should work automatically if you’re in an area where your Internet

service is available. The modem's LED will stay green when it's online.

Zoom has 3G routers that let you share your 3G USB modem connection with WiFi®-compatible computers, phones, and

other products. For more information, please see www.zoomtel.com/3Grouter

Installing the Modem on Windows 7, Vista, or XP

aPower on your computer. Plug the modem into a USB port on your computer.

Windows 7 / Vista users: If the AutoPlay dialog opens, click Run ShowModem.exe. If the User Account

Control dialog opens, click Allow or Yes.

bFollow the on-screen instructions.

cWhen your modem setup is complete, you will be asked whether to restart the computer. Click Finish to reboot

your computer and complete the installation.

dOnce your computer is on, double-click the Zoom 14.4 3G+ USB modem icon on your Desktop (or click Start >

Programs (or All Programs) > Zoom 14.4 3G+ USB modem from the task bar) to open the application. (If the

User Account Control dialog opens, click Yes.)

eClick Connect to connect to the network. If the Connect profile list pops up, select your provider and click OK.

fOpen your Internet browser and connect to a web site.

If you connected to the Internet successfully, you are all set.

Note: You can view upload and download data transfer speeds from the Statistics page of the Configuration Manager

by clicking on the Statistics icon.

Congratulations!

If you can’t connect to the Internet, please refer to Troubleshooting the connection for Windows and

Macintosh computers.

Installing and connecting on Mac OS X 10.5 or higher

aPlug the modem into an available USB port on your computer. A CD icon labeled Modem appears on the

desktop.

bDouble-click the CD icon labeled Modem, then double-click the MAC Installation icon.

cIf prompted for a Password, use the password that you used to create your Mac user account.

dClick Restart to reboot your computer and complete the installation.

eIf prompted for a Password, use the password that you used to create your Mac user account.

fClick Connect to connect to the network. If the Connect profile list pops up, select your provider and click OK.

gNote: If the Zoom 14.4 3G+ USB Modem Configuration Manager window doesn’t pop up automatically, you can

open it by double-clicking the Zoom 14.4 3G+ USB modem icon from the desktop. (If a Password prompt

appears, use the same password that you used to create your Mac user account.)

hOpen your Internet browser and connect to a web site.

If you connected to the Internet successfully, you are all set.

Note: You can view upload and download data transfer speeds from the Statistics page of the Configuration Manager

by clicking on the Statistics icon.

Congratulations!

If you can’t connect to the Internet, please refer to Troubleshooting the connection for Windows and

Macintosh computers.

Troubleshooting the connection for Windows and Macintosh computers

If the connection fails and you are unable to connect to a web site, it might be because your service provider requires that

you enter specific information to activate your service plan or define your connection profile. For instance, you might need

to enter a username, password, and APN number. Please ask your provider for the correct entries (or look for the

information in the SIM card packaging), then click on the Settings icon on the Configuration Manager to enter the

information. You may also consult the Troubleshooting section in the User Manual. See Getting Additional

Documentation below.

Getting Additional Documentation

From the About menu, select Help to open the Zoom 14.4 3G+ USB Modem User Manual. You need Adobe Acrobat

Reader to open the document. If you don't have the software, you can download the current version at

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatpro/tryout.html?promoid=DTELN.

You can also access the User Manual online at www.zoomtel.com/4590manual

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Tech Support Numbers:

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FCC Regulations

zThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

zThis USB Dongle 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.

zThis USB Dongle has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.

zThe antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

RF Exposure Information (SAR)

This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.

This USB Dongle 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 device employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. *Tests for SAR are

conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is

determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the USB Dongle while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to

operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.

The highest SAR value for the device as reported to the FCC when tested for body, as described in this user guide, is 0.98 W/kg for GSM 850 band, 0.935 W/kg for GSM 1900 band, 0.901

W/kg for WCDMA band V , 0.88 W/kg for WCDMA band IV, and 1.05 W/kg for WCDMA band II.

While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various USB Dongles and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this

device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID: BDN3GM1085 .

For body operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use the positions the device a minimum of 0.5 cm from the body. Use of other

enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

This USB dongle transmitter is approved for use in typical laptop computers. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, this USB dongle should not be used in other devices or

certain laptop and tablet computer configurations where the USB connectors on the host computer are unable to provide or ensure the necessary operating configurations intended for the

device and its users or bystanders to satisfy RF exposure compliance requirements. This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

Declaration of Conformity / Declaración de conformidad

Manufacturer/Constructeur/Fabricante

Zoom Telephonics, Inc.

207 South Street

Boston, MA 02111 USA

617-423-1072 www.zoomtel.com

Brand/Marke/Marca Zoom 3G Modem 14.4

Type/Typ/Tipo Series 1090, Models 4590, WM76