
MF833U1
USB Modem
Quick Start Guide
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, Shenzhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
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Getting to Know Your
Modem
Your modem supports data and SMS services
through the mobile phone network, enabling you
to communicate anytime and anywhere.
The following figure is only for your reference. The
actual product may be different.
1. Modem cap
2. Front cover
3. Indicator light
4. USB connector
5. microSDHC™ card slot
6. micro-SIM card slot
NOTE:
microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C,
LLC.
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Installing the micro-SIM
Card and microSDHC Card
1. Press and push the front cover and remove it.
NOTE:
Do not open the front cover rudely. Failing to do
so may cause damage to the front cover.
2. Install a micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card
slot.
WARNING!
Your modem does not support SIM cards and
nano-SIM cards. To avoid damage to the modem,
do not use those cards or any card holders.
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3. Install a microSDHC card to the microSDHC
card slot.
4. Slide the front cover gently back into place.
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Connecting the Modem to
Your PC
Insert the modem into your computer’s USB port
securely. The operating system automatically
detects and identifies your modem and starts the
installation wizard.
NOTE:
If the system does not launch installation
automatically, you can double-click the modem
installation icon in My Computer > ZTEMODEM
to install the software.
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Accessing the Internet
After the modem is connected to your computer
successfully, you can access the Internet in
Automatic or Manual mode. The default mode is
Automatic.
Mode Operation
Automatic Your modem is connected to the
Internet automatically, and you
can surf on the Internet directly.
Manual
NOTES:
To change the current connection setting, please
disconnect from the Internet first.
To modify the parameters of your modem, log in to the
4G Hostless Modem configuration page by visiting
http://192.168.0.1.
1. Log in to the 4G Hostless
Modem 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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Getting More Help
You can get help by:
Sending an email to mobile@zte.com.cn
Visiting www.ztedevices.com
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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2020 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 specifications without prior notice.
Version No.: R1.0
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Warning and Notice
Using Your Modem
If inadequately shielded, some electronic
devices may be affected by the electromagnetic
interference caused by the modem, such as the
electronic system of vehicles. Consult the
manufacturers of such devices before using the
modem if necessary.
Operating the modem may interfere with
medical instruments such as hearing aids and
pacemakers. Always keep the modem more
than 20 centimeters away from such medical
instruments when your modem is turned on.
Turn the modem off if necessary. Consult a
physician or the m anufacturers of medical
instruments before using the modem if
necessary.
Be aware of the usage limitation when using the
modem at places such as oil warehouses or
chemical factories, where there are explosive
gases or explosive products being processed.
Turn off the modem if necessary.
Do not use electr onic transmission devices in
aircrafts, at petrol stations or in hospitals.
Observe and obey all warning signs, and turn off
the modem in these conditions.
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Do not touch the inner antenna area unless it is
necessary. Otherwise the performance of the
modern may be affected.
Keep the modem out of the reach of little
children. The modem may cause an injury if
used as a toy.
When the modem 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 modem and
violate the related national regulat ions about
telecom terminals.
Avoid using the modem near or inside metallic
structures or establishments that can emit
electromagnetic waves, because signal
reception may be affected.
The modem is not waterproof. Keep the modem
dry and store it in a shady and cool place.
Do not use the modem immediately after a
sudden temperature change. In such case dew
may be generated inside and outside the
modem, so do not use it until it becomes dry.
Handle the modem carefully. Do not drop, bend
or strike it. Otherwise the modem may be
damaged.
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Only qualified personnel can dismantle and
repair the modem.
An operating temperature between -10 °C and
+55 °C and a humidity between 5% and 95% are
recommended.
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 ZTE’s installation,
operation or maintenance instructions or
procedures.
iii. End users’ mishandling, misuse, negligence, or
improper installation, disassembly, storage,
servicing or operation of the product.
iv. Modifications or repairs not pr ovided by ZTE or
a ZTE-certified individual.
v. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accidents,
and actions of third part ies or ot her events
outside ZTE’s reasonable control.
vi. Usage of third-party product s, or usage in
conjunction with thir d-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,
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or receive a refund for the product from ZTE under the
above-mentioned situations.
This warranty is end users’ sole remedy and
ZTE’s sole liability for defective or
nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all ot her
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
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits 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 ZTE had been
advised, knew or should have known of the possibility
of such damages, including, but not limited to lost
profits, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of
substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost.
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FCC Regulations:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
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-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user‘s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Information
(SAR)
This device is designed and manufactured not to
exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the United States.
During SAR testing, this device is set to transmit at its
highest certified power level in all tested frequency
bands, and placed in positions that simulate RF
exposure in usage against the head with no separation,
and near the body with the separation of 5 mm.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the while
operating can be well below the maximum
value. This is because the device is designed to
operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the
power required to reach the network. In general, the
closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the
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lower the power output.
The exposure standard for wireless employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate,
or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating
positions accepted by the FCC with the device
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all
tested frequency bands.
The FCC has granted an Equipm ent Authorization for
this model device with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this model device is
on file with the FCC and can be found under the
Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid
after searching on
FCC ID: SRQ-MF833U1.
For this device, the highest reported SAR value for
near the body is 0.85 W/kg.
While there may be differences between the SAR
levels of various devices and at various positions, they
all meet the government requirement.
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SAR compliance for body operation is based on a
separation distance of 5 mm between the unit and the
human body. Carry this device, at least 5 mm away
from your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant
or lower to the reported level. To support body
operation, choose the belt clips or holsters, which do
not contain metallic components, to maintain a
separation of 5 mm between this and your body.
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