ZTE MF220 HSPA PCI Express Mini Card User Manual ZTE MF210 Modem
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MF220
HSPA PCI Express Mini Card
User Manual
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Contents
1 Warning and Notice ......................................................... 3
2 Introduction ...................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ............................................................ 5
2.2 Functions ............................................................... 5
3 Installing the Software..................................................... 6
4 Functions ......................................................................... 8
4.1 Interface Introduction ............................................. 8
4.2 Connecting to the Internet .................................... 10
4.3 SMS ..................................................................... 11
4.4 Phonebook........................................................... 14
4.5 Settings ................................................................ 16
4.6 Data record .......................................................... 20
4.7 microSD card ....................................................... 20
4.8 Help ..................................................................... 21
5 FAQ ................................................................................. 22
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1 Warning and Notice
To the owner
The use of electronic transmitting devices is forbidden in aircraft, at petrol
stations and in hospitals. Please observe and obey all warning signs and
switch off your modem in these conditions.
The module may interfere with medical devices like hearing aides and
pacemakers.
Be aware of warning signs in places such as oil refineries or chemical
factories where there are explosive gases or explosive products being
processed.
Modem
Only use original accessories supplied by the manufacturer. Using
unauthorized accessories may invalidate your warranty.
Avoid using the module near or inside metallic structures or establishments
that can emit electromagnetic waves.
The module is not waterproof. Please keep it dry and store it in a cool place
out of direct sunlight.
There are no user serviceable parts. Dismantling the unit will invalidate the
warranty.
Operating temperature range of -10℃ ～ +60℃ and humidity 5%~95% are
recommended.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment 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
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harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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.
—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.
The final end host device which contains this module will
be labeled in a visible area with FCC ID:Q78-MF220
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2 Introduction
2.1 Introduction
There is a multi-mode 3G PCI Express Mini Card (Wireless LAN Module) in your
notebook. The card works in HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM
networks. It integrates the functionality of a modem and a mobile phone (SMS),
and combines mobile communication with Internet perfectly. It supports data,
and SMS services through the mobile phone network, enabling you to
communicate anytime and anywhere.
2.2 Functions
Functions
SMS, Data service, Applications management, etc.
Network Standards.
HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM
Transmission
(Max. data rate)
HSPA+: 14.4Mbps DL
HSUPA: 5.76Mpbs UL
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3 Installing the Software
If you accidentally uninstall the application software, you can reinstall it by
following the steps below.
1. Double click Install.exe to install, which is saved in C:\ZTE_drivers.
2. Click the Next button to continue.
3. Select the folder that you want to install the software, and you can select a
different location by pressing the Change button, and then click the Next
button.
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4. The system shows the installation progress, wait a minute and click the Finish
button to complete the installation.
Note: If you have problems with installation after the above operation, please
contact the shop or ZTE.
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4 Functions
4.1 Interface Introduction
When you want to use the Wireless LAN Module, click the “Start → Programs
→ Join Air → Join Air” menu to run the application software, or double click the
shortcut icon to run the application software.
After the application software is correctly initialized, the standby icon
appears in the taskbar.
Note: To use all the functions the Wireless LAN Module offers, you must insert
the (U)SIM card into the device in which the Module is installed. Please refer to
the manual of the device for the instruction of (U)SIM card insertion.
1. Main Interface
The diagrams of the main interface of the application software:
The whole interface is divided into four parts. Related functions can be executed
by operation in the related areas.
System information area
Indicators in this area show the system status and different kinds of tips.
Indicator
Explanation
Indication of signal strength, which is divided into 6 stages from
none to the strongest.
Indication of current network type.
Roaming.
Packet switched
Function
button area
Internet
information
area
System
information
area
Main menu
button area
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Indicator
Explanation
Circuit switched
Internet information area
This area shows the name of the current service provider, device condition and
connection information.
Function button area
There are five function button icons.
SMS: Send, read and manage SMS.
Phonebook: Manage contact information.
Settings: Setting options for the modem.
Data records: Show connection information.
Connect: Connect to the Internet.
Main menu button area
Click the icon to popup the following menu:
Log: The record of software operation.
Diagnostics: View hardware information, operational information and network
settings.
Help: Enter connection manager software help.
Exit: Close the application.
2. Description of Mini Icons
Click the minimize button and the software will minimize as an icon on the
taskbar. This will not influence data transfer or sending and receiving of SMS.
Double click the icon on the taskbar to restore the window.
Taskbar icons
The USB modem is ready to connect to the Internet.
The USB modem is connected to the Internet.
Right click the taskbar icons, the following menu will appear:
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Log: The record of software operation.
Diagnostics: View hardware information, operational information and network
settings.
Help: Enter connection manager software help.
Exit: Exit the program and stop the modem from working.
4.2 Connecting to the Internet
You can browse web pages after you have accessed to Internet with the help of
module, you can also receive SMS when surfing in the Internet.
Click the “Connect” button . The system will search for available networks
automatically. You can click “Cancel” button to cancel connection.
When connected, connection duration and data record will be shown in the
Internet information area. Then you can access the Internet and receive email
etc, through the network.
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When the connection is established, the “Connect” button changes into the
“Disconnect” button . Click it to disconnect from the Internet.
4.3 SMS
Click the “SMS” icon to switch to the SMS interface, which shows the
number of SMS in your PC (LOCAL) and (U)SIM card. Click “Inbox”, “Sentbox”,
“Draftbox”, “Important”, “Deleted”, or “Report” to enter corresponding
interface.
Note: To make sure that the SMS can be used properly, make sure that the SMS
center number is correct.
Inbox: Save the received messages.
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Sentbox: Save the successfully sent messages.
Draftbox: Save the SMS which haven’t been sent. The drafts can only be saved
in PC, not SIM/USIM.
Important: Save the important messages that you have moved from other
folders.
Deleted: Save the deleted messages.
Report: Save the message reports.
Checking SMS
When an incoming message is received, a pop-up dialog box will appear above
the taskbar. Click the Inbox button to check the new message.
Click other buttons in the SMS window to view the messages in each folder.
Select a message to read its full content below the message list.
Create a new message
Click “New” to open a new dialog box and input the recipient’s number and
message content.
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The recipient’s number can be input directly or by clicking the To button and
selecting contacts from the Phonebook.
To send a message to multiple recipients, please separate each recipient with
“;”.
The SMS content can include 160 individual English characters (including
English symbols). The total characters and the number of messages need to be
sent are shown in the dialog box.
Click Send and a prompt box will appear.
Click OK to send the short message.
If the message is sent successfully, it will be saved in Sentbox automatically.
Otherwise, it will be saved in Draftbox automatically.
Tip: If your network supports, you can send short messages the same time
surfing the Internet. Click SMS button, enter the SMS interface to write and send
short messages normally.
The SMS box operating guide
Enter Inbox/Sentbox/Draftbox/Important to execute the following by clicking
on each button or right-clicking on a message:
Reply: Reply short messages to the sender (available only in “Inbox”).
Forward: Forward a short message to other recipients (available only in
“Inbox”).
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Move: Change the location where selected messages are stored (LOCAL or
USIM/SIM card). By default, the messages the modem received are saved on
LOCAL (computer).
Delete: Delete the selected short messages.
Save Number / Save Num: Save the sender’s number to Phonebook.
Send: Send selected messages in Sentbox/Draftbox.
Edit: Edit selected message in “Draftbox”.
Export/Import: Export the SMS to CSV or import SMS from CSV.
Save to Important: Move the SMS to Important folder.
Revert: Move the SMS from Important or Deleted folder back to other folders.
If you want to select several messages, hold “Ctrl” or “Shift” key and left-click on
the items.
New messages can not be received when the (U)SIM card is full (different
USIM/SIM cards have different capacities). The system will indicate that the
inbox is full and prompt you to clear the “Inbox” of USIM/SIM card.
4.4 Phonebook
Click Phonebook icon to enter Phonebook interface. Contact information
can be saved either on your PC or the SIM/USIM card. For each contact record
on the PC, the information includes name, mobile phone number, home phone
number, office phone number, emails and the group to which it belongs. For
each contact record on the SIM/USIM card, the information only includes name
and mobile phone number.
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Creating a new record
1. Click “New” to add a new contact;
2. Select contact type (“PC” or “(U)SIM”) and input the information. Then click
“OK”.
Editing contacts
1. Select a contact and click “Edit”;
2. Edit the contact information and click “OK”.
Deleting contacts
Select one or more contacts and then click “Delete”.
Sending SMS to contacts
1. Right click the selected contacts and select “SMS”;
2. Input message content in the new window and click “Send”.
Searching for a contact
1. Enter the keyword in the search box;
2. Click “Search” to search for matching results, which will be displayed in the
contacts list.
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Other buttons Description
If any contact is selected, you can execute any of the following by clicking on the
corresponding button.
View: View the selected contact’s information.
Move: Change the location (PC or SIM) where selected contacts information is
stored.
Right click on the contacts and you can create new contacts, view, edit,
copy-and-paste, move, delete, export, or import selected contacts.
4.5 Settings
Click “Settings” icon to switch to the settings interface.
Note: All the necessary settings have been preset by default. There is no need
to change such settings. If you want to change these settings, please consult
your service provider.
Connection settings
To ensure that the modem can connect to the Internet properly, you should
configure the connection information first.
(1) Button description
Add: Add new configuration files.
View/Edit: View/edit the selected configuration file.
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Delete: Delete the selected configuration files.
(2) Add new Configuration file
Click “Add” button to add new connection information to the system.
There are two parts of configuration information: “Common” and “Advance”.
The “Common” information includes “Config File”, “APN” and “User name”.
The “Advance” information includes “DNS”, “PDP server”, “Authentication
mode” and “PDP Type”. Please consult your network service provider for all
above information. The configuration information may vary as the service
provider and network type differ.
Selection settings
Automatic: The system selects the network automatically.
Manual: Manually select the network.
When “Manual” is selected, click “Search” button to search for available
networks. Select the proper network from the search results and click “Apply” to
register to the network.
Preference settings
Automatic: The system selects available network automatically.
UMTS/HSPA Only: The system will only select UMTS or HSPA networks.
GPRS/EDGE Only: The system will only select GPRS or EDGE networks.
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SMS Settings
SMS center number: Set the message center number. You can use the default
number preset by your service provider. The correct SMS center number must
be input in order to use the SMS properly. If you want to edit it, please consult
with your service provider for more information.
SMS validity: Set the time limit for saving SMS in the network side. (This
function needs network support.) You can select “12 hours”, “A day”, “A week”
or “The longest period”. The default setting is the longest period permitted by
the network.
Default save location of received SMS: Select “PC” to save the received SMS
in your PC; select “(U)SIM card” to save it in SIM/USIM card.
State report: Enable state report to receive notification when the message is
sent successfully.
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Sound settings
You can set “Network connect alert”, “Network disconnect alert” and “SMS
alert”. These alerts will sound on the PC side. The audio file supports MP3,
WAV, MID and WMA formats. Select “Mute” to mute corresponding alert.
Security settings
Enable or disable PIN code protection. Click “Change” button to change the PIN
code. Click “Apply” button and input the PIN code to apply the security changes.
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Note: If the PIN code protection is enabled, you need to enter the PIN code
every time you start to use the modem.
System settings
Auto start when device is available: The software will start automatically when
the modem is inserted into the PC.
Auto connect: Automatically connect to the Internet when the software is ready.
4.6 Data record
Click “Data records” icon to check the log of Internet connection history.
In the “Transfer Data” tab, you can check the real-time upload/download speed,
upload/download data and transfer time. You can also check the
upload/download data and duration in one day, one month and one year.
In the “Data records” tab, select start date “From” and end date “To” on top to
view the record of data exchange in the given period.
Select a record and click “Delete” button to delete the record. Click “Clear” to
delete all the records in the list.
Note: Data usage is approximate only; please contact your operator for accurate
usage.
4.7 microSD card
When you use a microSD card in the modem, the PC will display the MicroSD
card as a removable disk. You can use it freely.
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4.8 Help
Click “Help” icon to open the help file. You may also access the help
information by right-clicking the taskbar icon and select “Help”.
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5 FAQ
When you meet the following problems in service, please refer to the following
answers to solve it. If the problems still exist, please contact with your suppliers.
Problem Description
Possible Causes
Problem Solving
After restarting the
computer, there is no
signal indicated.
You are in the place
where there is no GSM/
GPRS /EDGE /WCDMA
/HSPA network
coverage. Such places
include underground
parking garages,
tunnels, and some
remote rural areas.
Change location to find a
good place with
sufficient signal.
The (U)SIM card isn't
inserted properly.
Remove and reinsert the
(U)SIM card correctly.
Your notebook is
positioned in such a way
as that adversely affects
the devices signal
reception.
Adjust the angle /
position of your
notebook or its proximity
to other electronic
devices.
Sending message
failure.
The SMS center number
is incorrect.
The module is
preconfigured so it is
unlikely that it will need
changing. However if it is
missing or incorrect
contact your operator.
The network is busy or
you are in an area with
no signal.
Try later or move to an
area with a stronger
signal.
Date connection
failed.
You are in the place
where there is no GSM/
GPRS/ EDGE/ WCDMA/
HSPA network coverage.
Move to an area with
good signal.
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Problem Description
Possible Causes
Problem Solving
The network is busy.
Try later.
The APN in the user
configuration file is
incorrect.
Check the APN in the
user configuration file in
the “Network settings”.
The module data is
corrupted.
Local network access or
the target server maybe
experiencing problems.
Retry data request.
The network type has
been selected manually,
but is incorrect.
Reselect the network
type according to the
type of the (U)SIM card.
Connected to the
Internet, but it cannot
open any website
page.
After connection, you are
unable to open web
pages.
Check that the APN in
the configuration files is
correct.
IE browser is causing
problems.
Upgrade to the new
version or reinstall the IE
browser.
Your operating system
maybe infected by a
virus. Worm Blaster for
example can affect
upload and downloaded
data flow, resulting in an
inability to access a
website.
Use the professional
anti-virus software to
check and remove the
virus.
You have connected to
an APN which cannot
connect to the Internet.
This happens when you
are changing any preset
operator value in the
setting section. Check
the entry and enter the
correct APN from your
operator.