Zte MF993C User manual

MF993C
User Manual
IC ID:5200E-MF993C
FCC ID:SRQ-MF993C

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Contents
Getting Started.................................................................1
Introduction..............................................................................................1
Installing the Battery ................................................................................2
Installing the nano-SIM Card....................................................................2
Charging Your Device..............................................................................3
Powering On/Off Your Device..................................................................4
Locking/Unlocking the Screen..................................................................4
Touch Screen and Icons..........................................................................5
Connection Scenario................................................................................6
Connecting to the MF993C .............................................7
Connecting via Wi-Fi................................................................................7
Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)...................................................7
Connecting via a USB Type-C Cable.......................................................8
Configuring Your PC (Verifying IP Address and DNS) .............................9
Accessing the LTE Hotspot Configuration Web Page ............................10
Navigating the LTE Hotspot Configuration Web Pages
........................................................................................13
Phonebook and Text Messaging..................................15
Managing the Phonebook......................................................................15
Managing Text Messages......................................................................16
Managing Data Usage ...................................................18
Access Controls............................................................19
Managing Settings.........................................................20
Cellular Settings.....................................................................................20
Wi-Fi Settings.........................................................................................21
Touch Screen Settings...........................................................................23
Advanced Settings.................................................................................24
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For Your Safety..............................................................25
To the User............................................................................................25
Battery Safety ........................................................................................27
Limited Warranty....................................................................................28
Limitation of Liability...............................................................................29
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure............................................................29
FCC Compliance....................................................................................30
IC Notice................................................................................................31
IC Radiation Exposure Statement..........................................................31
Troubleshooting............................................................33
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Getting Started
Introduction
ZTE MF993C is a 4G LTE mobile hotspot, which works on the 4G and 3G
networks to provide you data service via a USB cable or Wi-Fi®.
The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your
reference. The actual device may be different.
1 Power button Press and hold for about 3 seconds to power on or
off.
Press to turn on or off the touch screen.
2 Touch screen Control the functions and settings of your device.
3 nano-SIM card tray Pop out the tray with the eject tool to install the
nano-SIM card.
4 Charging/USB Type-C jack Charge the device or connect to the USB port of a
computer to provide Internet service to it.
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Installing the Battery
Power off the MF993C before removing or replacing the battery.
1. Open the back cover from the slot at one of its corner.
2. Insert the battery, making sure the connectors align.
3. Replace the back cover.
Installing the nano-SIM Card
The nano-SIM card can be installed or removed while the MF993C is turned
on.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the device, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or
any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a
standard nano-SIM card from your service provider.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the nano-SIM card tray.
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2. Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM card on the tray, as shown.
Carefully slide the tray back into place.
Charging Your Device
You can charge your device by using the USB Type-C cable or adapter.
Please charge your device for more than two hours when you use it the first
time or when you haven’t used it for a long time.
• Use the USB Type-C cable to connect your device and PC directly.
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• Use the adapter and the USB Type-C cable to connect an AC power
outlet and your device.
NOTE:
The charging time varies depending on your battery level. The device will
stop charging if the temperature of the battery exceeds 113° F (45° C).
Powering On/Off Your Device
• Press and hold the Power button for about three seconds to power on
the device.
NOTE:
If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the device.
Please charge your device first.
• To power off, press and hold the Power button to open the shutdown
menu and touch OK.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen
To save battery, the touch screen will turn off automatically after a certain
period of time. You can also press the Power button to turn off the screen
immediately.
To turn the screen back on and unlock it, press the Power button and then
touch and hold the screen. If you have set a lock screen PIN, enter the PIN
to unlock the screen.
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