Zte MF920U User manual

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MF920U
Quick Start Guide

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ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, Shenzhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Getting to Know Your Device
Appearance
The following figure is for your reference only.

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1. Charging/micro-USB jack
2. Indicator light
3. Power key
Press and hold for about 2 seconds to power on/off
your device.
Press and hold for about 10 seconds to power off your
device, if it is in abnormal status. And then press and
hold for about 2 seconds to power on your device
again.
4. WPS key
Press and hold for about 2 seconds to activate the WPS
function.
5. micro-SIM card slot and reset hole
Reset hole: Press and hold for about 2 seconds to restore your
device to the factory settings.

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Getting to Know Your Device
Indicator lights
Indicator Status Description
Battery
Red solid /
blinking
The battery is low. Please
charge the battery.
Green
blinking
The battery is being
charged.
Green
solid
The battery level is middle
or high.
Light off Your device is powered off
and not being charged.
Wi-Fi
Blue solid Wi-Fi is active.
Blue
blinking
WPS is active.
Light off Wi-Fi is off.
SMS Blue solid You have unread
messages.

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Blue
blinking
You have new messages or
the message storage is
full.
Light off There is neither an unread
message nor a new
message.
Network
Red The device is in error
status.
The device is not
registered to the
mobile network.
There is no micro-SIM
card inserted.
There is no network
service available.
Green
solid
The device is registered to
the 2G/3G mobile
network.
Green
blinking
The device is connected to
the 2G/3G mobile network
and data is being
transferred.
Blue solid The device is registered to
the 4G LTE network.

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Blue
blinking
The device is connected to
the 4G LTE network and
data is being transferred.
Getting to Know Your Device
Connection Scenarios
The device uses your micro-SIM card to access the Internet. It
allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the same time.
The following figure is for your reference only.

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Installing Your Device
1. Open the micro-SIM card slot cover.
NOTE:
Do not remove the cover rudely, because it is connected with
the device.
2. Install a micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card slot.
WARNING!
Your device does not sup port SIM cards, nan o-SIM cards or any
other non-standard micro-SIM cards. To avoid damage to the
device, do not use those cards or any card holders.
3. Close the micro-SIM card slot cover.

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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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Using a USB Cable
1. Connect a computer to your device with a USB cable.
2. Power on your device. The operating system detects and
identifies new hardware, and automatically installs the
software.
NOTE:
If the system does not automatically launch installation, you
can double-click the device installation icon in My Computer >
ZTEMODEM to install the software.
3. Wait until the computer is connected to your device
successfully.

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Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and
Password
You can view the label on the device to get the default Wi-Fi
SSID and password.

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Logging in to the 4G Mobile
Hotspot Configuration 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://ufi.ztedevice.com in the address bar.
3. Enter the password to log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot
configuration page.
NOTE:
You can view the label on the device to get the default
password.

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Changing the Wi-Fi SSID or
Password
1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page.
2. Select Wi-Fi Settings.
3. Change the Network Name (SSID) or the Password in the
Main SSID area.
4. Click Apply.

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Accessing the Internet
After a client device is successfully connected to your device,
you can access the Internet in Automatic or Manual m ode. The
default mode is Automatic.
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
configuration page.
2. Select network Settings >
Connection Mode > Manual, and
then click Apply.
3. Click to return to the home
page, and then click or
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NOTES:
• To change current connection setting, please disconnect
from the Internet first.

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• To modify the parameters of your device, log in to the 4G
Mobile Hotspot configuration page.

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Configuring Your PC
The following procedure describes how to configure the
Internet Protocol in Windows 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 Users
• If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices, 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.
• Operating the device may interfere with 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.
• Be aware of the usage limitation when using 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.
• Do not use electronic transmission devices in aircrafts, at petrol
stations or in hospitals. Observe and obey all warning signs, and
power off the device in these conditions.
• Do not touch the inner antenna area unless necessary. Otherwise
the performance of the device may be affected.
• Do not use the device in an enclosed environment 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.

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• Keep the device out of the reach of small children. The device may
cause an injury if used as a toy.
• When the device is operating, do not touch the metallic parts.
Failing to do so may cause burns.
• Use original accessories or accessories that are authorized. Using
any unauthorized accessories may affect the performance of the
device and violate the related national regulations about telecom
terminals.
• Avoid using the device near or inside metallic constructions or
establishments that can emit electromagnetic waves, because
signal reception may be affected.
• The device is not waterproof. Keep the device dr y and store it in a
shady and cool place.
• Do not use the device immediately after a sudden temperature
change, because dew may be generated inside and outside the
device. Do not use it until it becomes dry.
• Handle the device carefully. Do not drop, bend or strike it.
Otherwise the device may be damaged.
• Only qualified personnel can dismantle and repair the device.
• The humidity between 5% and 95% is recommended.
• Do not connect the charger while using the device for a long
period. Failing to do so will trigger the protection mechanism of
the battery, and the battery will not be charged. If you want to
charge the battery, please reconnect the charger.
• Do not connect the charger while using the device for a long
period or use the device and battery in non-operating
temperature. Failing to do so will shorten battery life or cause
battery swelling or leakage. If the battery shows signs of swelling
or leakage, please stop use immediately.
• For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near
the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Battery Safety
WARNING!
The battery is not removable. Removal may cause fire or
explosion.
• Using ZTE-unapproved or incompatible battery, charger or
power adapter may damage your device, shorten its lifespan
or cause a fire, explosion or other hazards.
• The recommended operating temperatures are 0 °C to 35 °C
and the storage temperatures are -20 °C to +45 °C. Extreme
temperatures can damage the device and reduce the
charging capacity and lifespan of your device and battery.
• Do not change or replace the built-in recharg eable batter y in
your device by yourself. The battery can only be changed or
replaced by ZTE or ZTE authorized service provider.
• Do not place the device or the battery in or near heating
equipment, such as microwave ovens, stoves or radiators.
Keep the device and the battery away from excessive heat
and direct sunlight. If not, the device or the battery may
overheat and cause explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble, squeeze or puncture the device, as this
can cause explosion or fire.
• Do not throw the device into a fire to avoid explosion.
• Please disconnect the charger when the battery is fully
charged. Overcharging may shorten the battery life.
• When not using the device for a long period, please charge
the battery about half and then store the device in a cool dry
place.
• If the battery damages or shows signs of swelling or leakage,
please stop use immediately and contact ZTE or ZTE
authorized service provider for replacement.