Telecom MF180 User Manual

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Telecom MF180 USB Modem User Guide

INDEX

Connection Manager Software Guide ......................................2

Using your USB Modem .............................................................4

Internet connection records ......................................................5

Task bar information ..................................................................6

Using the SMS Interface.............................................................7

Using the Phonebook.................................................................9

Settings..................................................................................... 11

Insert a MicroSD

TM

card for USB Mass Storage...................... 14

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................... 15

System requirements .............................................................. 19

SIM card insertion.................................................................... 20

Step by Step Installation......................................................... 22

Software Removal ................................................................... 25

Radiation from Electronic Devices – SAR............................... 25

Precautions and Safety Information...................................... 26

Technical Specifications .......................................................... 28

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Connection Manager Software Guide

After installation the Telecom Connection Manager will launch
automatically. The modem takes a few minutes to initialise. You’ll be
ready to go as soon as the Connect button is available.

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LED indicator Modem Status

Red Offline. Not registered on any networks
Green solid Registered on 2G or 3G networks
Green
blinking

Active data connection on 2G or 3G networks

Installation Notes

 The installation will create a new icon on your desktop and a

new program listing under Start-Programs

 If you have problems with the installation please contact your

supplier or see our website, www.zte.co.nz

for more assistance

and FAQ’s

 If you can’t connect to the internet check your SIM card is

inserted correctly.

 Advanced users should check device manager to see if the

drivers are fully installed. See our website for details

www.zte.co.nz

 See the Troubleshooting section in this User Guide for further

assistance.

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Using your USB Modem

 Press Connect to start a data connection using your USB

modem

 Launch your intended application, eg web browser, email etc.

 When you have finished your internet or email connection

remember to return to the software interface and press
Disconnect to end your session

 When the software is minimized double click the icon on the

task bar to re-open the Connection Manager.

 You can set the modem to automatically Connect to the internet.

Click the Settings icon, select System and select ‘Auto connect’.

 Auto start is enabled by default. Click the Settings icon, select

System and uncheck ‘Auto start’ to disable this feature if
required.

TIP

After the computer wakes from hibernation or standby mode you
may need to remove and re-insert the modem.

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Internet connection records

To view your connection records click on Data records:

 The graph shows the upload and download speeds updated in

real time.

 Click on the Data record tab to view upload and download

history.

 Data usage is approximate. Please contact your service provider

for actual usage.



Press the ‘X’ button to close the window and return to the main
screen when finished.

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Task bar information
When you minimise the software the window will minimise to an
icon on the system tray. The program is active in the background
but disappears to free your normal Windows space. Double click the
task bar icon to restore the Telecom Connection Manager.

Right Click the task bar icon to access the following menu:

Log Displays the system log file (for support purposes)

Diagnostics Open Diagnostics (serial no., software version etc)

Help Open the help file

Exit Close the software and switch off the modem

Safe Removal of Hardware

To remove your USB modem from the computer first close the
Connection Manager then use the safe removal of hardware process
for Windows or Eject for MAC OS.

Safely remove the modem, eg. Windows Systems:

 Left click the icon on the Windows taskbar
 Click on Safely Remove Hardware
 Remove the USB modem

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Using the SMS Interface
Click the SMS button to use the SMS Interface:

The message content is displayed here…

Read Incoming Messages

The inbox is displayed by default. Select a message from the Inbox.
The message content and details are displayed in the window
below the inbox summary list.
Click on the column headers to sort by Name/Number, Content or
Time

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Create a new message

 Select New and enter the recipient’s number
 Use ‘;’ to separate multiple recipients if required
 Press To for the Phonebook interface
 Click into the text field to enter text
 Click Send when finished or Save to store in Drafts

Enter the recipients

’

number here

 After the message is sent it is saved in the Outbox.
 If the message fails to send the icon is marked with a red cross

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Using the Phonebook

Click the Phonebook button to select the phonebook interface.
Select from PC or USIM:

To create a new contact click New → New Contact, enter the
details and select OK to finish.

You can choose the Save location as the PC or the USIM card.
The default location is on the PC.