Zte iCharge Quick Start Manual

iCharge

Quick Start Guide

Getting to Know Your Device

Appearance

The following gure is for your reference only.

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1. Indicator light

2. Power key

• Press and hold for about 3 seconds to
power on/off your device.

• Press and hold for about 15 seconds to
restart your device.

3. LAN/WAN port

4. micro-SIM card slot and microSDHC™ card
slot

5. Reset key

• Press and hold for about 3 seconds to

restore the factory settings.

6. Charging/micro-USB Jack

• Input port used to charge the battery of

your device.

• Connect your computer to this jack.

7. USB port

• Output port used to supply the power

to other mobile device.

NOTE: microSDHC logo is a

trademark of SD-3C, LLC

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Getting to Know Your Device

Indicator lights

Description Status Indicator

Battery

Red

blinking

The battery level is

too low, less than

12%. Please charge

the battery.

Red solid

The battery level is

low, between 12%

and 23%. Please

charge the battery.

Green

solid

The battery level is

middle or high, more

than 23%.

Green

blinking

The battery is being

charged.

Light off

Your device is in

standby and not

being charged or
powered off.

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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

Blue

blinking

You have new

messages.

Light off

There is no unread

message or new

message.

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Network

Red

Error status. Not

registered to the

mobile network,

no micro-SIM card

inserted or no
network service

available.

Yellow

solid

Registered to the

2G/3G mobile

network.

Yellow

blinking

Connected to the

2G/3G mobile
network and data is

being transferred.

Green

solid

Registered to the LTE

network

Green

blinking

Connected to the LTE
network and data is

being transferred.

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Getting to Know Your Device

Connection Scenarios

The device can access the Internet in two ways

and it allows multiple clients to surf on the

Internet at the same time. And your device also
can supply the power to other terminal devices

•

micro-SIM Mode:

Use a micro-SIM card to

access the Internet.

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•

Ethernet Mode:

Use the network cable to

connect your device to the Internet.

•

Power Supply Mode:

Your device can

supply power to other mobile devices

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Installing the micro-SIM Card and
microSDHC Card

1. Open the cover.

NOTE: Do not remove the cover rudely,

because it is connected with the device.

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2. Install a micro-SIM card and a microSDHC
card.

WARNING!

Your device does not support SIM cards and
nano-SIM cards. To avoid damage to the device,

do not use those cards or any card holders.

3. Close the cover.

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Charging Your Device

There are two methods to charge your device.

• Use the power adapter to charge your

device.

• Use the USB port of the laptop or PC to

charge your device.

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Powering on Your Device

Press and hold the

Power

key for about 3

seconds to power on your device

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Connecting to Your Device

Using Wi-Fi

1. Choose Wi-Fi on your computer or other

client devices, 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.

2. Select the Wi-Fi name (SSID) of your device,
and click Connect.

3. Enter the Wi-Fi password if necessary, and
click OK.

NOTE:

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

4. 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’s micro­USB jack 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 click the device installation

icon in My Computer to install the software.

3. Wait until the computer is connected to your

device successfully.

Using a Network Cable

NOTE:

* Only be used in the micro-SIM mode.

1. Connect a computer to your device’s LAN/

WAN port with a network cable.

2. Power on your device.

3. Wait until the computer is connected to your

device successfully.

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Logging in to the etisalat 4G

iCharge Conguration Page

1. Launch the Internet browser and enter

http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

2. Enter the password to log in to the 4G

Mobile Hotspot conguration page.

NOTE: The default password is etisalat

Acessing the internet

micro-SIM Mode

After a client device is successfully connected
to your device, you can access the Internet in

Automatic

or

Manual

mode. The default mode is

Automatic

.

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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 etisalat 4G iCharge

conguration page.

2. Select

Network Settings>

Connection Mode > Manual

,

and then click

Apply

.

3. Click to return to the

home page, and then click

or .

NOTE:

To modify the parameters of your device, log in
to etisalat 4G iCharge conguration page.

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Accessing the Internet

Ethernet Mode

1. Use the network cable to connect your

device to the Internet.

2. Log in to etisalat 4G iCharge conguration
page.

3. Select Wi-Fi Settings > Ethernet Settings.

4. Select the Dial Mode and enter the detail

parameters if necessary.

NOTES:

Your device supports PPPoE, Static and DHCP

mode. Please contact with your service provider

to get more information.

Your device also supports AUTO mode. In this
mode, your device can switch the Internet access

methods between micro-SIM mode and Ethernet

mode automatically. Please set the detail

parameters before using this mode.

5. Click Apply, and then you can access the
Internet.

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Supplying Power to Other Mobile
Device

Use the USB cable to connect the USB port of

your device to the other mobile device’s micro-

USB jack and then power on your device.

The following gure is for your reference only.

NOTE:

• When your device is connected to the

computer by using a USB cable, your device

can not supply power to other mobile device.

• When you charge your device by using
a power adapter, your device can supply
power to other mobile device.

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Changing the Wi-Fi SSID or
Password

1. Log in to the etisalat 4G iCharge

conguration page.

2. Select Wi-Fi Settings.

3. Change the Network Name (SSID) or the

Password.

4. Click Apply.

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Conguring Your PC

The following procedure describes how to

congure the Internet Protocol in Windows 7 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, maybe 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 pace-makers. 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

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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.

• Keep the device out of the reach of small

children. The device may cause an injury if
used as a toy.

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• 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 dry 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.

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• Handle the device carefully. Do not drop,

bend or strike it. Otherwise the device may
be damaged.

• Only qualied personnel can dismantle and

repair the device.

• An operating temperature between -10°C
and +60°C and humidity between 5% and

95% are recommended.

Using Battery

Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery

in your device by yourself. The battery can only

be changed by etisalat or etisalat authorized

service provider.

Limited Warranty

This warranty does not apply to defects or errors

in the product caused by:

i. Reasonable abrasion.

ii. End users’ failure to follow etisalat’s

installation, operation or maintenance

instructions or procedures.

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iii. End users’ mishandling, misuse, negligence,

or improper installation, disassembly, storage,
servicing or operation of the product.

iv. Modifications or repairs not provided by

etisalat or a etisalat-certied individual.

v. Power failures, surges, re, ood, accidents,

and actions of third parties or other events

outside etisalat’s reasonable control.

vi. Usage of third-party products or usage in

conjunction with third-party products if such

defects are due to the combined usage.

vii. Any other cause beyond the range of normal

usage intended for the product.

End users have no right to reject or return the

product, or receive a refund for the product from

etisalat under the above-mentioned situations.

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This warranty is end users’ sole remedy

and etisalat’s sole liability for defective or
nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all other

warranties, expressed, implied or statutory,

including but not limited to the implied warranties

of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, unless otherwise required under the

mandatory provisions of the law.

Limitation of Liability

etisalat shall not be liable for any loss of prots

or indirect, special, incidental or consequential

damages resulting from or arising out of or in

connection with using of this product, no matter
whether or not etisalat had been advised, knew

or should have known of the possibility of such

damages, including, but not limited to lost prots,
interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of

substitute facilities or product, or any downtime

cost.

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Legal information

Copyright © 2016 ZTE CORPORATION.

All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be excerpted,

reproduced, translated or utilized in any form or

by any means, electronic or mechanical, including

photocopying and microfilm, without the prior

written permission of ZTE Corporation.

The manual is published by ZTE Corporation.

We reserve the right to make modifications on

print errors or update specications without prior

notice.

Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: March 21, 2016

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Troubleshooting

Problem Recommended Action

The

connection

between your

device and a

client through

Wi-Fi cannot

be established

• Ensure that the Wi-Fi

function is enabled. Refresh

the network list and select

the correct SSID.

• Check the IP address, and

ensure that your client can

automatically obtain an IP

address.

• Enter the correct network
key (Wi-Fi password) when

you connect the client to

your device

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Problem Recommended Action

The client

connected to

the device

cannot access
the Internet.

• Ensure that your micro-SIM
card is available.

• Change the location and

nd a place with good

signal.

• Check the settings of the

connection mode.

• Contact with your service

provider to conrm your

APN settings mode.

The client

cannot access

the Internet

in the Ethernet

mode.

• Ensure that your device is

connected to the Internet

via network cable.

• Contact with your service

provider to conrm your

Dial Mode information.

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Problem Recommended Action

etisalat 4G
iCharge
conguration
page cannot
be visited.

• Enter the correct address.
The default address is
http://192.168.0.1.

• Use only one network
adapter in your PC. Do not
use any proxy server

About the
password

• For the Wi-Fi connection
password, view the label
on the device.

• The default password of
the conguration page is
admin.

• If you changed the
password and forgot the
new password, you need
to restore the device to
the factory default settings
and you will lose your
personal data. Press and
hold the Reset key for
about 3 seconds to restore
the factory settings.

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Getting More Help

You can get help by:

• Sending an email to

[e-mail]

• Visiting

www.ztedevice.com

• Calling the service hotline:

[phone]

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