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4.
Insert the other end of the micro USB cable into an available external USB port on the PC.
The PC should recognize the mobile broadband device within a few seconds.
The device driver will automatically be installed on the connected PC.
Note:
If prompted, click
Run AutoRun.exe
to install the software.
Note:
If there are issues with installation, you may install the software manually. See
Software
Installation - Windows PC USB Connection
for details.
Device Removal – Windows PC USB Connection
Follow the instructions below to remove the direct USB connection between your mobile broadband
device and your Windows PC.
Windows 8 and Windows 7 Device Removal
1.
On the PC, exit the device's Web UI.
2.
Remove the micro USB cable from the PC's USB port.
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Windows Vista Device Removal
To remove the direct USB connection on a PC running Windows Vista, use the Safely Remove
Hardware feature to stop the connection before removing it.
1.
On the PC, double-click
in the task tray.
The Safely Remove Hardware window appears.
2.
Click
USB Mass Storage Device
>
Stop
.
The Stop a Hardware Device window appears.
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If multiple USB devices are connected to the PC, make sure to select the correct device to
remove.
3.
Click
OK
.
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Confirm that the mobile broadband device can be safely removed from the PC.
4.
Once you see confirmation that the device can be removed safely, remove the micro USB cable
from the PC's USB port.
Removal is complete.
Cautions for Removing the Mobile Broadband Device
Standby/Hibernation
: The mobile broadband device may malfunction if the PC enters standby
(suspend/resume) or hibernation while connected. Be sure to remove the USB connection
before leaving a PC unattended. The device may also malfunction if it is connected before the
PC starts or restarts. Remove the USB connection before starting or restarting the PC.
Web UI
: Always exit the Web UI before removing the mobile broadband device USB
connection. Do not remove the connection while any transmissions are active.
Software Installation – Windows PC USB
Connection
When connecting for the first time, the device driver is designed to install automatically on the
connected PC. If there are issues with the installation due to your PC's configuration, you can
manually install or uninstall the device driver software.
Cautions for Device Driver Installation
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Removal of Mobile Broadband Device
: Do not remove the mobile broadband device during
installation. Improper removal may cause installation failure, system malfunction, or other
system errors.
Administrator Privileges
: To install the device drivers manually, you may be required to log
into an account with administrator privileges.
Manual Device Driver Installation
Note:
Screenshots and operations are based on a Windows 8 PC.
1.
Power on and connect your PC and your mobile broadband device using the supplied micro
USB cable. See
Device Recognition – Windows PC USB Connection
.
2.
On the PC desktop, activate Windows Explorer.
3.
Select
Computer
.
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For Windows 7 or Windows Vista PCs, click
Start menu
>
Computer
.
4.
Double-click
ZTEMODEM
.
The User Account Control dialog box appears.
5.
Click
Yes
.
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For Windows Vista PCs, click
Continue
.
The device driver installation is complete.
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Uninstall the Device Driver Software
If you need to uninstall the device driver software for any reason, you can do so from your PC.
1.
On the PC desktop, activate Windows Explorer.
2.
Select
Computer
>
Uninstall or change a program
.
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For Windows 7 or Windows Vista PCs, click
Start menu
>
Control Panel
>
Uninstall a
program
.
3.
From the installed programs list, select
4G Mobile Hotspot
>
Uninstall
.
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