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ZTE CDMA 1X Card
User Guide
This user guide applies to the ZTE CDMA 1X card of MC315.
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Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................ 1
Features ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Install and Uninstall .................................................................................................................. 3
5.1 System Requirements........................................................................................................ 3
5.2 Installation for Windows 2000 .......................................................................................... 3
5.2.1 Install ..................................................................................................................... 3
5.2.2 Uninstall ................................................................................................................. 7
5.3 Installation for Windows XP .............................................................................................. 8
5.3.1 Install ..................................................................................................................... 8
5.3.2 Uninstall ............................................................................................................... 11
The Main Window and Icons .................................................................................................. 12
Connect/Disconnect ................................................................................................................ 13
Connection Record.................................................................................................................. 14
Voice call ................................................................................................................................. 15
Call History ............................................................................................................................. 18
Send Short Messages .............................................................................................................. 19
Read Short Messages .............................................................................................................. 20
Phone Book ............................................................................................................................. 21
Settings .................................................................................................................................... 22
Trouble Shooting..................................................................................................................... 24
1. Introduction
ZTE CDMA 1X card fits into a standard Type II PC Card slot (available on most
notebook PCs) and functions as a wireless network card, a modem and a mobile phone.
This card allows you to connect to the Internet, send and receive short messages, and
make phone calls, without the need of a network cable or phone line.
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2. Specifications
Tx Frequency
Rx Frequency
Freq. Tolerance
Dimension
Weight
Data Rate
Operating
temperature
824~849MHz
869~894MHz
FA±300Hz
86 (L) *54(W)*5 (H) mm
33g
Max. 153.6 kbps
Storage temperature
Standard: -40℃ ~ +85℃
RH: 0%-90%
RH: 0%-90%
3.3V from PCMCIA Slot
Dormancy: 90mA Maximum: 850mA
200mW
This device has been certified to comply with Part 15B and Part 22H of the
FCC Rules and FCC OET Bulletin Supplement & IEEE 1528 of SAR testing
Rules .
Operating humidity
Storage humidity
Voltage
Current
Transmitter Power
FCC Certifications
Standard: -10℃ ~ +60℃
Limit: -20℃ ~ +70℃
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3. Safety Warnings
To the owner
 Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference sent by ZTE CDMA 1X
card if inadequately shielded, such as electronic system of vehicles. Please consult the device
manufacturer before using the card if necessary.
 The operation of the card may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers.
Please always keep the card more than 20 centimeters away from such medical devices when the
card is turned on. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device before using the
card.
 Be aware of the usage limitation when using the card at those places where there are explosive
gases or explosive products being processed, such as oil warehouses or chemical factories, because
even if your card is in standby mode, it can still transmit radio frequency (RF) energy. Therefore,
turn off the card if required.
Care for your card
 Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.
 Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the antenna is perpendicular to the card. The
antenna should bend easily. Do not forcefully bend the antenna or plug the antenna in and out of the
card frequently. ZTE shall not be held responsible for the loss due to user’s misoperation.
 The card should fit easily into your PC slot. Forcing the card into a slot may damage connector pins.
 If you want to clean your card, please use clean fabric that is a bit wet or static-free. Do not use
harsh chemical cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean it.
 Do not drop, knock or harshly treat it. Rough handling will break internal circuit boards.
Safety and general use in vehicles
 Safety airbag, brake, speed control system and oil eject system shouldn’t be affected by wireless
transmitting. If you do meet problems above, please contact your automobile provider.
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Please turn off your card when refueling your automobile, and the same to the place where duplex
wireless equipments are banned.
Aircraft safety
 Do not operate the card in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. When
operating, it can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.
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4. Features
Note:
When ZTE CDMA 1X card is starting up, the lamp is in yellow. After a few seconds, the lamp turns green
and the Card is ready to work.
To remove ZTE CDMA 1X card from your computer, press the button outside the slot, the card will
automatically eject out. Do not pull the card out by the antenna.
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5. Install and Uninstall
5.1 System Requirements
The ZTE CDMA 1X card can operate on:
• Windows 98
• Windows 2000
• Windows Me
• Windows XP
To install the ZTE CDMA 1X card, the minimum requirements for the PC are as follows:
CPU
Pentium-II/233MHz
Card Slots
1 Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) Slot
Disk Drive
CD-ROM (for installation only)
Memory
64 MB
Disk Space
30 MB
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5.2 Installation for Windows 2000
5.2.1 Install
Note:
Don’t insert the ZTE CDMA 1X card before installation.
During installation, disregarding the system prompt, operate as the prompt of
setup wizard.
1. Please find “autosetup.exe” first in ZTE CDMA 1X card CD, and double click the
icon of autosetup.exe, then choose “English” when the picture is displayed in the screen.
2. When you see this window, please click “Next”.
3. Select the location where the program is to be installed, then click “Next”.
4. Select Start Menu folder, then click “Next”.
5. When you see this window, please click “Install”.
6. Please wait.
7. Please insert the ZTE CDMA 1X card. (If your card is in the slot, please reinsert the
card)
8. Please wait for updating the driver.
9. You can see the window when the driver is installed successfully. Click “OK”.
10. Click “Finish” to close the last screen of the wizard. Now you can start the
application for ZTE CDMA 1X card.
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5.2.2 Uninstall
1. Select Start Programs ZTE CDMA1X CARDUninstall ZTE CDMA1X CARD.
You will be asked if you want to uninstall the card. Click “Yes”.
2. Please wait.
3. Click “OK” when you are notified that un-installation is complete.
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5.3 Installation for Windows XP
5.3.1 Install
Note:
Don’t insert the ZTE CDMA 1X card before installation.
1. Please find “autosetup.exe” first in ZTE CDMA 1X card CD, and double click the
icon of autosetup.exe, then choose “English” when the picture displayed in the screen.
2. When you see this window, please click “Next”.
3. Select the location where the program is to be installed, then click “Next”.
4. Select Start Menu folder, then click “Next”.
5. When you see this window, please click “Install”.
6. Please wait.
7. Please insert the ZTE CDMA 1X card. (If your card is in the slot, please reinsert the
card)
8. Please wait for updating the driver until this window appears. Click “OK”.
9. Click “Finish”. Now you can start the application for ZTE CDMA 1X card.
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5.3.2 Uninstall
1. Select Start -> Programs ZTE CDMA1X CARDUninstall ZTE CDMA1X CARD.
You will be asked if you want to uninstall the card. Click “Yes”.
2. Please wait.
3. Click “OK” when you are notified that un-installation is complete.
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6. The Main Window and Icons
You can launch the program by:
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Double click
, the icon of application for ZTE CDMA 1X card in the
desktop.
 Or selecting Start  Programs  ZTE CDMA1X CARD  ZTE CDMA1X
CARD.
After initialization, the main window of the application will be displayed in the screen.
There are icons in the top of the main window. That indicates:
Connect/Disconnect
Connection record
Voice call
Call history
Write SMS
Read SMS
Phone Book
Settings
Help
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7. Connect/Disconnect
Connect to network:
1. Click “connect/disconnect” icon in main window.
2. Click “connect” button.
Disconnect:
1. Click “disconnect” button.
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8. Voice call
Note:
1. Please confirm your earphone is connected with the ZTE CDMA1X card when
you want to make a voice call.
2. You can activate or deactivate the supplement services (call forward, call waiting
etc.) by dialing the number specified by service provider. Please contact the
provider for more details.
The dialing pad for the card is displayed when you click the “Voice call” icon. This
performs the same functions as the dialing pad on a mobile phone.
Make a call:
1. Plug the earphone in the ZTE CDMA 1X card if it is not plugged in the card.
2. Click “Voice Call” icon.
3. Enter the number you want to dial by either clicking the number buttons on the
dial pad or typing the numbers on your keyboard.
4. Click button
or press“Enter”key to make the call.
Answer a call:
1. Plug the earphone in the ZTE CDMA 1X card if it is not plugged in the card.
2. Click button
or press“Enter”key to answer the call.
3. Click button
or press“ESC ”key to end the call.
Call Waiting
When there is a second incoming call while you have a call in progress, you can
choose to receive or reject the second call. If you choose to receive it, you can switch
between the two calls.
Please apply to your service provider first to activate this function.
1. During a call, if there is a second incoming call, a popup window will remind you
there is another incoming call.
2. If you want to receive the new call, click
or press“Enter”key to receive it. At
this time the first call will hold on.
3. If you want to resume the first call, just click “Switch call” icon. At this time the
second call will hold on.
4. By clicking “Switch call” icon you can switch between the two calls.
Three-way Calling
This function enables you to set up a three-way conversation with two other persons.
Please apply to your service provider first to activate this function.
1. When a call is in progress, you can click “Dial second call” icon, input another phone
number in the popup window and then click “OK” to dial out the number. At this
time the first call will hold on.
2. If the second call is not answered, you can click
to resume the first call.
3. If the second call is answered, click “start conference” icon to start three-way talking.
4. In the three-way conversation, you can click “Hangup second call” icon to end the
second call and return to the original two-way calling.
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9. Call History
Call history maintains records of your outgoing, incoming and missed calls.
You can select a desired number from the records to make a call, send messages or
save it into the Phone Book.
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10.Send Short Messages
To send SMS message:
1. Click “Write SMS” icon in the window.
2. Input the message on the left screen of the window.
3. Click “NEW” button to enter the recipients for the message by typing the phone
numbers. Or click “Select” button to enter recipients for the message by selecting
from the phone book.
4. You can enter multiple recipients to multi-cast short messages.
5. You can select “priority” and “valid period”.
6. Click “Send” button to send the message.
Note:
The message sent successful will be stored in the outbox.
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11.Read Short Messages
Incoming messages are stored in the Inbox. Outgoing messages are stored in the
Outbox. In the Inbox or Outbox, you can view, reply or transfer the messages, or
save the message sender’s number into the Phone Book.
Messages will be stored in ZTE CDMA1X card. You can copy them from ZTE
CDMA1X card to PC by clicking “Copy” or “Copy all” button.
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Read SMS :
Click “read SMS” icon in the window.
Select the Inbox or Outbox in the drop-down menu.
Click the desired message in the list on the right screen of the window.
You can view the content of the message on the left screen of the window.
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12. Phone Book
The Phone Book provides a place to store the phone numbers and e-mail addresses
of people you contact.
To open the Phone Book:
1. Click “phonebook” icon in the window, you’ll see the Phone Book entries list .
To add an entry to the Phone Book:
1. Open the Phone Book.
2. Click “New” button in the window.
3. Enter the person’s name and phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses in the
Contact detail’s window.
4. Click “OK” or press “Enter” key to save the entry.
To dial a phone number in the Phone Book:
1. Select the entry in the Phone Book window.
2. Click “Call” button or press “Enter” key.
To send a message in the Phone Book:
1. Select the entry in the Phone Book window. You can make multi selection of
phone numbers in Phone Book to make group messaging.
2. Click “SMS” button.
The Phone Book records can be stored in the PC or ZTE CDMA1X card. You can
copy them from ZTE CDMA1X card to PC or from PC to ZTE CDMA1X card by
clicking “Copy” or “Copy all” button.
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13.Settings
Connection settings:
You can set the network connection parameters.
The settings are different in various networks.
For example:
In China Unicom, they are:
1. User:
card
2. Password:
card
3. Number:
#777
Call forwarding:
You can forward the incoming call to an appointed number. Select Enable to activate this
function.
You can make call forward to a desired number in different cases.
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Unconditional
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Busy
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No answer
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Connotative
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14. Trouble Shooting
When properly installed, you can find the port “Compact Flash OX16CF950” and the
modem “CDMA_1X Modem” in your computer’s device manager.
If you can’t find the devices, uninstall the application and start the installation process
again.
Symptoms
The window displays
the message: “Can
not open the com
port.”
No signal indicated
When making a
network connection,
the message is
displayed, “An
authentication event
has occurred”
Possible causes
The ZTE CDMA 1X card is
not in the slot.
Other application is using the
ZTE CDMA 1X card. Such as
“Hyper terminal”.
Antenna is not plugged in the
ZTE CDMA 1X card
Out of the network service
area
Poor network signal
User name or password is
wrong.
Your account does not have
enough money.
Network is busy or has
problem
Suggestions
Close the application and Re-insert the ZTE
CDMA 1X card, then run the application
again.
Close other applications. Then run the ZTE
CDMA 1X card application.
Plug the antenna in the ZTE CDMA 1X card
Confirm it is in the CDMA network service
area.
Reorientate your antenna
Correct the settings. You can get the
information from your service provider.
e.g. In China Unicom, they are:
User: card
Password: card
Number: #777
Put money into your account or Contact your
service provider.
Try again after a few minutes.
If the problems cannot be solved after the above handling, please
 Download the latest ZTE CDMA 1X card program at http://www.zteit.com and
reinstall it.
 Call 800-830-8218 or feed back your information directly by sending emails to
zte_mobile@zte.com.cn for customer service. We will reply to you as fast as
possible and provide you with good after-sales services.
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