Bt ZTE MF636 User Manual

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BT Business Mobile Broadband

USB Modem User Guide

ZTE MF636

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Contents

Quick Start Set-up / What’s In Your Pack 3

Minimum System Requirements 4

Getting Started 5

Step 1: Insert the SIM into your USB Modem 5

Step 2: Insert the USB Modem and install
the BT Access Manager software 5

Step 3: Connect to the internet 6

BT Access Manager 9

BT Access Manager for Mac 10

Contents

Using BT Business Mobile Broadband Abroad 11

Your USB Modem 12

Wi-Fi, HSDPA, 3G and GPRS explained 12

USB Modem indicator lights explained 13

Acronyms And Abbreviations 14

Safety Information 15

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Quick Start Set-up

For more detailed instructions, please see page 5.

1

Insert the SIM
card into the
USB Modem.

3

Install BT Access Manager
by following the on-screen
instructions.

2

Plug the USB Modem
into your PC.

4

Connect to the internet.

What’s In Your Pack

Your USB Modem box includes:

The USB Modem USB cable User Guide

The outer pack also includes:

• BT Welcome Letter

• SIM card in small white envelope

Quick Start Set-up / What’s In Your Pack

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Minimum System Requirements

To use the MF636, your computer must meet the
following requirements:

Connectivity Spare USB port, compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed

CPU 133 MHz or above, 500 MHz or above is recommended

Memory 256 MB RAM or more

Hard disk 50 MB or more free space

Operating
system

Display Resolution of 800×600 or above, 1024×768

Minimum System Requirements

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Microsoft® Windows XP (32 bit), Vista, Windows 7
or Mac OS 10.4 and above

is recommended

Getting Started

We know you’re keen to get started with BT Business Mobile
Broadband, so please follow these steps in the exact order
shown below.

Step 1: Insert the SIM into your USB Modem

To get started, you need to insert your SIM card into the USB Modem.

Getting Started

Remove cap by
gently pulling
(do not force)

Step 2: Insert the USB Modem and install the BT Access
Manager software

You’ll need to have your laptop switched on before you plug
the USB Modem in.

Remove SIM
card holder
from the neck
of the MF636
and turn it over

Insert the SIM
with the BT
logo on the
SIM card facing
downward

Turn the SIM
card holder
back over and
click back into
the MF636

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i. Insert the USB Modem into a USB port on your laptop.

If necessary, use the enclosed
USB cable to connect in
conned spaces.

ii. Follow the on-screen instructions.

What is BT Access Manager?

BT Access Manager allows you to connect your laptop to the Internet
using Ethernet, Wi-Fi, including your BT Business Hub, BT Openzone*
and the BT Mobile Broadband network (HSPA, 3G, GPRS).

Getting Started

*

Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections not available on Mac.

Step 3: Connect to the internet

You have a choice of how to make this rst connection to complete
the setup.

i. If you’re in range of a Wi-Fi network, you can connect using Wi-Fi.

Please note: Wi-Fi connections not available on Mac.

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ii. If you are out and about in an area with a mobile signal,

you can connect to the BT Mobile network.

Either way it will only take a few minutes.

Connect using Wi-Fi (not available on Mac)

1. Make sure you’re in range of your BT Business Hub (or similar

wireless router); also ensure it’s switched on and working. Make a
note of the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Wireless Key from the
label on the back of the BT Business Hub or on your router.

2. Double click the BT Access Manager icon on your desktop –

when the circular dashboard screen appears, click on the
central button to connect.

Getting Started

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Connect using the BT Mobile network

1. Make sure you’re in an area which has a mobile signal.

2. PC users: Double click the BT Access Manager icon on your desktop.

When the circular dashboard screen appears, click on the USB
Modem icon and select BT Mobile to connect.

Mac users: Double click the BT Access Manager icon in the dock.

When the dashboard screen appears, make sure the Default
Conguration is BT Mobile and click Connect.

Getting Started

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BT Access Manager

Launch the

help guide

Available

connection

type icons

Connect/

Disconnect

button

Network

Connections

Minimize BT Access

Manager to the

System Tray

Usage Log Find Hotspots Wi-Fi Networks Scroll to

Switch between

Normal and

Expanded view

Close BT

Access Manager

Settings and

Preferences

BT Access Manager

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BT Access Manager for Mac

Internet

Click to make a

connection to
the BT Mobile

network

SMS

Click to view

your messages

Contacts

Click to manage

contact details

History

Click to check

your usage

Settings

Click to manage

your settings

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BT Access Manager for Mac

Usage statistics

Shows how much data has been

uploaded and downloaded

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Help

Networks

Shows what
network you’re
connected to

Connect

Click to connect and disconnect

to the BT Mobile network

Using BT Business Mobile Broadband Abroad

Using abroad

You can use BT Business Mobile Broadband abroad. Please note that
the cost of data is signicantly higher than in the UK. For further
information, visit www.bt.com/mobilebroadband.

Using BT Business Mobile Broadband Abroad

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Your USB Modem

Wi-Fi, HSDPA, 3G and GPRS explained

The table below summarises the speed and availability of
the connection methods available on the USB Modem using
BT Access Manager.

Please note: Your USB Modem receives mobile signals only, it cannot
receive Wi-Fi signals. To use Wi-Fi, you will need a Wi-Fi card or adaptor.

Wi-Fi HSDPA 3G GPRS

Speed Fixed Broadband Speeds

(Up to 8 Mbps – dependent
on line and location1)

Your USB Modem

Availability Your BT Business Hub/

1. Other factors include site’s distance from exchange and contention sharing (the number of active users nearby).

2. Up to 7.2Mbps download speeds are subject to contention sharing, user’s computer equipment and HSDPA
connection. Current HSDPA areas: London districts: E1, E1W, E14, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, NW1, SW1, W1, W2, W8,
W9, W10, W11, W14, WC1, WC2. Airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, London City, Southampton, Bristol,
Birmingham, East Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, Belfast City, Belfast Int., Cardiff, and Norwich.

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router, plus thousands of
BT Openzone hotspots

up to 7.2

2

Mbps

Selected

2

areas

up to 1.8
Mbps

80% UK
coverage

up to
64Kbps

99.7% UK
coverage

USB Modem indicator lights explained
Indicator is… this means…

Green

Blue

the USB Modem is connected to a GPRS
(GSM/GPRS/EDGE) network

the USB Modem is connected to a UMTS (3G) or HSPA
(HSDPA/HSUPA) network

Red the USB modem could not connect to a network

Off the USB Modem is removed and not connected

Your USB Modem

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Acronyms And Abbreviations

3G The Third Generation mobile network
CPU Central Processing Unit
EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access
HSPA High Speed Packet Access
HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access
ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
OS Operating System
PIN Personal Identication Number
RAM Random-Access Memory

Acronyms And Abbreviations

RF Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation
SAR Specic Absorption Rate
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
USB Universal Serial Bus
USIM UMTS Subscriber Identity Module
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

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Safety Information

Interference

• Some electronic devices are susceptible

to electromagnetic interference
transmitted by the USB Modem if
inadequately shielded, such as
electronic systems of vehicles.

• Do not place this device in the area over

an air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. Store the device safely before
driving your vehicle.

• If necessary please consult the device or

vehicle manufacturer before using the
USB Modem.

Interference with Medical Equipment

• Switch off your wireless device

when requested to do so in hospitals,
clinics or health care facilities. These
requests are designed to prevent
possible interference with sensitive
medical equipment.

• Operation of your PC and USB Modem

may interfere with personal medical
devices such as hearing aids
and pacemakers.

• Please always keep the USB Modem at

least 20 centimeters away from such
medical devices when they are in use.

• Power off the USB Modem if necessary.

• Consult a physician or the manufacturer

of the medical device before using the
USB Modem.

Use in Explosive Environments

Be aware of usage limitations when
using a USB Modem in places where
there may be explosive gases or explosive
products present. Such areas include
but are not limited to the following:

• Petrol stations and fuel depots.

Safety Information

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• Containers/Vehicles for storing or

transporting fuels or chemical products.

• Areas where the air contains chemical

substances and particles (including
granules, dust, or metal powder).

• Areas indicated with “Explosives” signs,

e.g. quarries where radio signals may
interfere with blasting operations.

• Areas indicated with “Power off two way

radios” or similar signs.

• Areas where you are instructed to stop

the engine of a vehicle.

• If in doubt do not use the USB Modem.

Safety of Children

Safety Information

• Store the USB Modem out of the reach

of small children, it is not intended to
be used as a toy and may cause injury if
used as such.

• Do not allow children to use the USB

Modem without guidance. Small and
sharp components of the wireless device
may cause danger to children or cause
suffocation if children swallow the
components.

Care of your USB Modem

• Please use only original accessories or

accessories that are authorized by the
manufacturer. Using any unauthorized
accessories may affect your USB
Modem’s performance, and violate
related national regulations regarding
telecom terminals.

• Avoid using the USB Modem near

metallic structures or facilities that can
emit electromagnet waves which may
interfere with the reception of signals.

• The USB Modem is not waterproof,

please keep it dry, free from moisture
and store it in a cool place and away
from sunlight.

• Do not use the USB Modem immediately

after a sudden temperature change. This
can cause the formation of condensation
both inside and outside the USB Modem,
therefore do not use it until it has time to
acclimatize and dry.

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• Treat the USB Modem carefully. Do not

drop, bend, knock or harshly treat it to
avoid permanent damage.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the

USB Modem as this will invalidate your
warranty. There are no user serviceable
parts inside and only a qualied
maintainer should undertake
repair work.

In Aircraft

• Please power off the USB Modem

when onboard an aircraft. In order to
protect the aircrafts communication and
navigations systems from interference,
it is forbidden to use the USB Modem in
ight. Only use the USB Modem before
take off with the crew’s permission and
according to local safety regulations.

Environmental Protection

• Observe the local regulations regarding

the disposal of your packaging materials,
used USB Modem and accessories, and
use recycling facilities wherever possible.

WEEE Approval

• This USB Modem is in compliance

with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE Directive).

RoHS Approval

• This USB Modem is in compliance with

the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment Directive
2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive).

Observance of Laws and Regulations

• Observe all applicable laws and

regulations when using your USB
Modem. Respect the privacy and legal
rights of others.

Emergency Calls

• This USB Modem functions through

receiving and transmitting radio
signals, and the connection cannot
be guaranteed in all conditions. In
an emergency, you should not rely
solely on the USB Modem for essential
communications.

Safety Information

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Specic Absorption Rate (SAR)

• Your USB Modem is a radio transmitter

and receiver. It is designed not to
exceed the limits for exposure to radio
waves recommended by international
guidelines. These guidelines were
developed by the independent scientic
organization ICNIRP and include
safety margins designed to assure the
protection of all persons, regardless of
age and health.

• The guidelines use a unit of

measurement known as the Specic
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit

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for wireless devices is 2.0 W/kg and the
highest SAR value for this device when
tested complied with this limit.

Safety Information

Body-worn Operation

• To ensure compliance with RF exposure

guidelines the USB Modem must be used
with a minimum of 1.5 cm separation
from the body. Failure to observe
these instructions could result in your
RF exposure exceeding the relevant
guideline limits.

CE Approval (European Union)

• The USB Modem is approved to be used

in the member states of the EU. The
wireless device is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive).

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