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Service Status Indicator (LED) States
LED Color
Status
Description
No Light
Off
The device is powered off or otherwise is not receiving power.
Yellow
Solid
Blinking
The device is in power down mode.
The device is powered off and also charging the battery.
Green
Slow
Blinking
Blinking
The device is powered on; 4G service is available but not
connected or connected while dormant.
The device is powered on and connected to the 4G network and
transmitting data.
Violet
Slow
Blinking
Blinking
The device is powered on; 3G 1X or EV-DO service is available but
not connected or connected while dormant.
The device is powered on and connected to a 3G 1X or EV-DO
network and transmitting data.
Red
Blinking
If this occurs during power up, no SIM card is inserted. All other
times, this indicates an error or a SIM card failure.
White
Blinking
The device is powered on and the firmware is being upgraded.
This LED only applies to over-the-air firmware updates.
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Service Display States
Display Icon
Status
Description
No icons
The display is off, and the LED
is also off.
The device is powered off or otherwise is not
receiving power.
Network
signal
strength
An antenna with 0-5 bars.
More bars indicate stronger signal.
Message
status
An SMS message logo.
If the logo is present, there are unread
SMS messages.
Battery
status
A battery outline filled with
bars; while charging, the bars
cycle from 0-4 bars. When
fully charged, the bars don’t
move.
When the battery is very
low, the battery outline
blinks on and off every two
seconds. Charge the battery
immediately.
More bars indicate more battery life.
Connected
Device
status
A connected device
logo.
If the logo is present, the
number of connected
devices is displayed.
Roaming
status
A device roaming logo.
If the logo is present, the device is currently
roaming.
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Power Management
Your device will work from its battery or when plugged into a power source.
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Battery
— Charge the battery by plugging in the wall charger. While the battery is charging
the battery icon bars blink. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon is solid.
•
Wall charger
— You can use the device when the charger is plugged into a wall socket. The
MiFi battery charges while it is plugged in.
Before using the MiFi 4620L, read the battery safety information in the "Safety Hazards" section of
this guide. (See
Proper Battery Use and Disposal
on page 92.)
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Caring for Your Device
Like any electronic device, the device must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation.
Novatel Wireless recommends the following guidelines:
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Protect the device from liquids, dust, and excessive temperatures.
•
Do not apply adhesive labels to the device; they might cause the device to potentially
overheat and they might alter the performance of the antenna.
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Store the device in a safe place when not in use.
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Accessing the Network
Using the Device for the First Time
Connecting to the MiFi Device
Using the Device After Setup is Complete
Using the MiFi 4620L
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