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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

.