Zte MF970 User manual
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MF970
Quick Start Guide
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Getting to Know Your Device
Appearance
Thefollowinggureisforyourreferenceonly.
1. micro-SIM card slot cover and reset hole
2. FUNC key
3. Power key
4. LCD screen
5. Charging/micro-USB jack
6. External antenna connector
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Getting to Know Your Device
Indicators
When the device is powered on, the following icons
may be displayed on the LCD screen. For a description
of the icons, refer to the following table.
Icon Description
Network signal strength
4G / 3G / 2G Network type
Theuserisinroamingstatus.
Connected to the Internet.
Connected to the Internet in the
Internet Access Point mode.
New message (s)
Wi-Fi status and the number of
connected users
Battery level
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Getting to Know Your Device
Connection Scenarios
ThedevicecanaccesstheInternetintwowaysand
it allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the
sametime.Thefollowingguresareforyourreference
only.
• 4G Mode: A micro-SIM card can be used to access
the Internet.
• Internet Access Point Mode: Your device can be
connected to a WLAN device (such as a hotspot
device or wireless router) through Wi-Fi to access
theInternet.TheWLANdevicemustbealready
connected to the Internet.
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Getting to Know Your Device
NOTE:
Your device and the WLAN device must be in different
subnets.
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Installing the micro-SIM Card
1. Open the micro-SIM card slot cover, and install a
micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card slot.
NOTE:
Do not remove the cover rudely, because it is
connected with the device.
WARNING!
Toavoiddamagetothedevice,donotuseanyother
kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard micro-SIM card
cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard micro-SIM
card from your service provider.
2. Close the micro-SIM card slot cover.
If the SIM card PIN code is activated a page will open
where you can enter the PIN code. If that page doesn´t
open please go to http://elisa.home and log in with
the administrator password (administrator password
is “admin”), thereafter you can enter the SIM card PIN
code.
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Connecting to Your Device
Using Wi-Fi
1. Power on your device.
2. Ensure that your computer or other client devices
have enabled Wi-Fi, and search for available
wireless networks.
NOTE:
Refer to your Wi-Fi-enabled client device manual
for further details on how to search for wireless
networks. If you use a computer, you need
to set your computer to obtain an IP address
automatically.
3. Select the Wi-Fi name (SSID) of your device, and
click Connect.
4. Enter the Wi-Fi password if necessary, and click
OK.
NOTE:
Refer to the chapter Getting to Know the Wi-Fi
SSID and Password to get the default Wi-Fi SSID
and password.
5. Wait until the client device is connected to your
device successfully.
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Connecting to Your Device
Using a USB Cable
1. Connect a computer to your device with a USB
cable.
2. Poweronyourdevice.Theoperatingsystem
detectsandidentiesnewhardware,and
automatically installs the hardware.
NOTE:
If the system does not automatically launch installation,
you can Double-click the device installation icon in My
Computer to install the software.
3. Wait until the computer is connected to your device
successfully.
Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and
Password
You can use the following methods to get the default
Wi-Fi SSID and password.
• Viewthelabelonthedevice.
• PresstheFUNC key to access the options menu.
Select Device Info and the Wi-Fi SSID and
password are displayed on the screen.
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Logging in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot
Conguration Page
1. Ensure that the connection between your device
and the client device is correct.
2. Launch the Internet browser and enter
http://192.168.0.1 or http://elisa.home in the
address bar.
3. Enter the password to log in to the 4G Mobile
Hotspotcongurationpage.
NOTE:
Thedefaultpasswordisadmin.
Changing the Wi-Fi SSID or Password
1. Logintothe4GMobileHotspotconguration
page.
2. Select Settings below Wi-Fi and then click Main
SSID.
3. Change the WiFi Name or the WiFi Password in
the Main SSID area.
4. Click Apply.
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Accessing the Internet
4G Mode
After a client device is successfully connected to your
device, you can access the Internet in Automatic or
Manualmode.ThedefaultmodeisAutomatic.
Mode Operation
Automatic
Your device is automatically connected
to the Internet, and you can surf on the
Internet through the client.
Manual
1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot
congurationpage.
2. Select Settings > Connection Mode
> Manual, and then click Apply.
3. Click to back to the home page,
and click or .
You can also press the FUNC Key and
select Network Connection. Select Yes
or No.
NOTE:
Tomodifytheparametersofyourdevice,logintothe
4GMobileHotspotcongurationpage.
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Accessing the Internet
Internet Access Point Mode
1. Logintothe4GMobileHotspotconguration
page.
2. Select Settings (below Wi-Fi) > Internet Access
Point.
3. Set the Internet Access Point as Enable and the
Preferred Network as WiFi and then click Apply.
4. Connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Thefollowingtwomethodsareforyourreference.
u Select a Wi-Fi hotspot listed in the Wi-Fi Hotspot
area and click Connect. Enter a pass phrase in the
Pass Phrase text box and click OK.
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Accessing the Internet
u Click Add Network, enter the Wi-Fi hotspot
information in the Add WiFi Hotspot area, and click
Apply. Click the Wi-Fi hotspot you have added and
then click Connect.
After the client device is connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot
successfully, you can access the Internet.
Using the FUNC Key
• Whenthescreenisoff:
Press the FUNC key to turn on the screen.
• Whenthescreenison:
Press the FUNC key to access the options menu.
You can connect or disconnect with the Internet,
view device information or Wi-Fi QR code, activate
WPS function, enable/disable global roaming or
quick boot function without logging in to the 4G
MobileHotspotCongurationPage.
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Conguring Your PC
ThefollowingdescribeshowtoconguretheInternet
Protocol in the Windows 7 operating system for your
Wi-Fi connection.
1. Right-click Network and select Properties.
2. Select Change adapter settings.
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and
select Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4),
and click Properties.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and
Obtain DNS server address automatically, and
click OK.
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Warning and Notice
To the Owner
• Ifinadequatelyshielded,someelectronicdevices,
for example, the electronic system of vehicles, may
be affected by the electromagnetic interference
caused by the device. Consult the manufacturers of
such devices before using the device if necessary.
• Operatingthedevicemayinterferewith
medical instruments such as hearing aids and
pacemakers. Always keep the device more than 20
centimeters away from such medical instruments
when your device is powered on. Power off the
device if necessary. Consult a physician or the
manufacturers of medical instruments before using
the device if necessary.
• Beawareoftheusagelimitationwhenusing
the device at places such as oil warehouses or
chemical factories, where there are explosive
gases or explosive products being processed.
Power off the device if necessary.
• Donotuseelectronictransmissiondevicesin
aircrafts, at petrol stations or in hospitals. Observe
and obey all warning signs, and power off the
device in these conditions.
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• Donottouchtheinnerantennaareaunless
necessary. Otherwise the performance of the
device may be affected.
• Donotusethedeviceinanenclosedenvironment
or where heat dissipation is poor. Prolonged work
in such space may cause excessive heat and raise
ambient temperature, which may lead to automatic
shutdown of the device for your safety. In the case
of such event, cool the device in a well-ventilated
place before turning on for normal use.
• Keepthedeviceoutofthereachofsmallchildren.
Thedevicemaycauseaninjuryifusedasatoy.
• Whenthedeviceisoperating,donottouchthe
metallic parts. Failing to do so may cause burns.
To the Users
• Useoriginalaccessoriesoraccessoriesthatare
authorized. Using any unauthorized accessories
may affect the performance of the device and
violate the related national regulations about
telecom terminals.
Warning and Notice
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• Avoidusingthedevicenearorinsidemetallic
constructions or establishments that can emit
electromagnetic waves, because signal reception
may be affected.
• Thedeviceisnotwaterproof.Keepthedevicedry
and store it in a shady and cool place.
• Donotusethedeviceimmediatelyafterasudden
temperature change, because dew may be
generated inside and outside the device. Do not
use it until it becomes dry.
• Handlethedevicecarefully.Donotdrop,bendor
strike it. Otherwise the device may be damaged.
• Onlyqualiedpersonnelcandismantleandrepair
the device.
• Anoperatingtemperaturebetween-10°Cand
+60°Candhumiditybetween5%and95%are
recommended.
Using Battery
Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your
devicebyyourself.Thebatterycanonlybechangedby
ZTEorZTEauthorizedserviceprovider.
Warning and Notice
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Limited Warranty
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodefectsorerrorsinthe
product caused by:
i. Reasonable abrasion.
ii. Endusers’failuretofollowZTE’sinstallation,
operation or maintenance instructions or
procedures.
iii. End users’ mishandling, misuse, negligence,
or improper installation, disassembly, storage,
servicing or operation of the product.
iv. ModicationsorrepairsnotprovidedbyZTEor
aZTE-certiedindividual.
v. Powerfailures,surges,re,ood,accidents,
and actions of third parties or other events
outsideZTE’sreasonablecontrol.
vi. Usage of third-party products or usage in
conjunction with third-party products if such
defects are due to the combined usage.
vii. Any other cause beyond the range of normal
usage intended for the product.
Warning and Notice
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End users have no right to reject or return the product,
orreceivearefundfortheproductfromZTEunderthe
above-mentioned situations.
Thiswarrantyisendusers’soleremedyandZTE’
s sole liability for defective or nonconforming items,
and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed,
implied or statutory, including but not limited to the
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessfora
particular purpose, unless otherwise required under the
mandatory provisions of the law.
Limitation of Liability
ZTEshallnotbeliableforanylossofprotsorindirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages resulting
from or arising out of or in connection with using of
thisproduct,nomatterwhetherornotZTEhadbeen
advised, knew or should have known of the possibility
of such damages, including, but not limited to lost
prots,interruptionofbusiness,costofcapital,costof
substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost.
Warning and Notice
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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2016 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted,
reproduced, translated or utilized in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopyingandmicrolm,withoutthepriorwritten
permissionofZTECorporation.
ThemanualispublishedbyZTECorporation.We
reservetherighttomakemodicationsonprinterrors
orupdatespecicationswithoutpriornotice.
Version No.: R1.0
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Troubleshooting
Problem Recommended Action
Theconnection
between your
device and a
PC through
a USB cable
cannot be
established.
• Installthesoftware,andrunthe
installation program in the path of
My Computer.
• Ifthedriverofyourdeviceis
abnormal, reinstall the software.
You need to uninstall the
softwarerst.
Theconnection
between your
device and a
client through
Wi-Fi cannot be
established.
• EnsurethattheWi-Fifunctionis
enabled.
• Refreshthenetworklistand
select the correct SSID.
• ChecktheIPaddress,and
ensure that your client can
automatically obtain an IP
address.
• Enterthecorrectnetworkkey
(Wi-Fi password) when you
connect the client to your device.
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