Telstra MF821 User Manual

TELSTRA MF821

4G USB DATA MODEM

USER MANUAL

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Version 1.1 February 2012

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CHECK YOUR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Check you have a spare USB port (USB 1.0 or 2.0)

You need to be running Windows 7 / XP / Vista for a PC or OS X

10.5.11 and above for a Mac

The recommended minimum system requirements are:

CPU 1GHz Pentium or above

Hard Disk At least 50MB free space

RAM 512M or above

Display 800 x 600 minimum

You need to have Administrator rights to install and run the software

We suggest you switch off your anti-virus software before installing

the USB modem. In some cases protection software can prevent

automatic installation. It is possible to start the installation process

manually by clicking the Autorun icon when it appears.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR USB MODEM

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INSERT YOUR SIM CARD

1. Slide the top cover to access the SIM and memory slots.

2. Insert your USIM card carefully as shown.

3. If you want to add a memory card you can do it now. Your
USB modem supports up to 32GB microSD™ memory.

4. Close the back cover.

Handy hint
Remember to keep your plastic SIM card holder. It has a
record of your phone number and a PIN number which you
may need later.

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INSERT THE MODEM INTO YOUR COMPUTER

The installation and management software is pre-loaded
onto your USB modem. Simply insert your modem into
your computer and follow the instructions on-screen.
You’ll be up and connected in about 5 minutes.

The USB modem is a Plug and Play device. Once inserted
your system will automatically detect the new hardware
and start to install the software. Be patient as it may take
some time for your computer to recognise the modem.

If nothing happens your system configuration may be
preventing Autorun.

Handy Hint
Double click the Telstra icon to start the software
installation.

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Windows users: Select Open folder to view files, then
double click the Telstra icon to start the software
installation:

MAC Users: Double click the Telstra icon from your
desktop:

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The installation method shown below is for Windows 7.
Other systems will follow a similar but not necessarily
identical installation process:

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