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What do the lights on my ZTE MF288 indicate?

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Step 1 of 20

Power indicator — Steady green — AC power present.

Power indicator — Steady green — AC power present. Power indicator — Steady green — AC power present. Power indicator — Steady green — AC power present. Power indicator — Steady green — AC power present. Power indicator — Steady green — AC power present. Power indicator — Steady green — AC power present. Power indicator — Steady green — AC power present.

Step 2 of 20

Power indicator — Blinking green — Power save.

Power indicator — Blinking green — Power save. Power indicator — Blinking green — Power save. Power indicator — Blinking green — Power save. Power indicator — Blinking green — Power save. Power indicator — Blinking green — Power save. Power indicator — Blinking green — Power save. Power indicator — Blinking green — Power save.

Step 3 of 20

Power indicator — Off — No AC power.

Power indicator — Off — No AC power.Power indicator — Off — No AC power.

Step 4 of 20

Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.

Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.

Step 5 of 20

Voicemail indicator — Off — There are no unheard messages.

Voicemail indicator — Off — There are no unheard messages.Voicemail indicator — Off — There are no unheard messages.Voicemail indicator — Off — There are no unheard messages.Voicemail indicator — Off — There are no unheard messages.Voicemail indicator — Off — There are no unheard messages.Voicemail indicator — Off — There are no unheard messages.Voicemail indicator — Off — There are no unheard messages.

Step 6 of 20

Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).

Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).

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Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.

Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.

Step 8 of 20

Information indicator — Off — No new information.

Information indicator — Off — No new information.Information indicator — Off — No new information.Information indicator — Off — No new information.Information indicator — Off — No new information.Information indicator — Off — No new information.Information indicator — Off — No new information.Information indicator — Off — No new information.

Step 9 of 20

Wi-Fi indicator — Steady green — Wi-Fi is turned on.

Wi-Fi indicator — Steady green — Wi-Fi is turned on.Wi-Fi indicator — Steady green — Wi-Fi is turned on.Wi-Fi indicator — Steady green — Wi-Fi is turned on.Wi-Fi indicator — Steady green — Wi-Fi is turned on.Wi-Fi indicator — Steady green — Wi-Fi is turned on.Wi-Fi indicator — Steady green — Wi-Fi is turned on.Wi-Fi indicator — Steady green — Wi-Fi is turned on.

Step 10 of 20

Wi-Fi indicator — Blinking green — Active data connection or FOTA upgrading.

Wi-Fi indicator — Blinking green — Active data connection or FOTA upgrading.Wi-Fi indicator — Blinking green — Active data connection or FOTA upgrading.Wi-Fi indicator — Blinking green — Active data connection or FOTA upgrading.Wi-Fi indicator — Blinking green — Active data connection or FOTA upgrading.Wi-Fi indicator — Blinking green — Active data connection or FOTA upgrading.Wi-Fi indicator — Blinking green — Active data connection or FOTA upgrading.Wi-Fi indicator — Blinking green — Active data connection or FOTA upgrading.

Step 11 of 20

Wi-Fi indicator — Off — Wi-Fi is turned off.

Wi-Fi indicator — Off — Wi-Fi is turned off.Wi-Fi indicator — Off — Wi-Fi is turned off.Wi-Fi indicator — Off — Wi-Fi is turned off.Wi-Fi indicator — Off — Wi-Fi is turned off.Wi-Fi indicator — Off — Wi-Fi is turned off.Wi-Fi indicator — Off — Wi-Fi is turned off.

Step 12 of 20

Battery indicator — Steady green — High.

Battery indicator — Steady green — High.Battery indicator — Steady green — High.Battery indicator — Steady green — High.Battery indicator — Steady green — High.Battery indicator — Steady green — High.Battery indicator — Steady green — High.Battery indicator — Steady green — High.

Step 13 of 20

Battery indicator — Blinking green — Charging.

Battery indicator — Blinking green — Charging.Battery indicator — Blinking green — Charging.Battery indicator — Blinking green — Charging.Battery indicator — Blinking green — Charging.Battery indicator — Blinking green — Charging.Battery indicator — Blinking green — Charging.Battery indicator — Blinking green — Charging.

Step 14 of 20

Battery indicator — Steady red — Low.

Battery indicator — Steady red — Low.Battery indicator — Steady red — Low.Battery indicator — Steady red — Low.Battery indicator — Steady red — Low.Battery indicator — Steady red — Low.Battery indicator — Steady red — Low.Battery indicator — Steady red — Low.

Step 15 of 20

Battery indicator — Off — Battery not present.

Battery indicator — Off — Battery not present.Battery indicator — Off — Battery not present.Battery indicator — Off — Battery not present.Battery indicator — Off — Battery not present.Battery indicator — Off — Battery not present.Battery indicator — Off — Battery not present.

Step 16 of 20

Signal indicator — Steady green — Strong signal.

Signal indicator — Steady green — Strong signal.Signal indicator — Steady green — Strong signal.Signal indicator — Steady green — Strong signal.Signal indicator — Steady green — Strong signal.Signal indicator — Steady green — Strong signal.Signal indicator — Steady green — Strong signal.Signal indicator — Steady green — Strong signal.

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Signal indicator — Blinking green — Roaming (LTE network).

Signal indicator — Blinking green — Roaming (LTE network).Signal indicator — Blinking green — Roaming (LTE network).Signal indicator — Blinking green — Roaming (LTE network).Signal indicator — Blinking green — Roaming (LTE network).Signal indicator — Blinking green — Roaming (LTE network).Signal indicator — Blinking green — Roaming (LTE network).Signal indicator — Blinking green — Roaming (LTE network).

Step 18 of 20

Signal indicator — Steady blue — Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network.

Signal indicator — Steady blue — Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network.Signal indicator — Steady blue — Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network.Signal indicator — Steady blue — Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network.Signal indicator — Steady blue — Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network.Signal indicator — Steady blue — Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network.Signal indicator — Steady blue — Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network.Signal indicator — Steady blue — Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network.

Step 19 of 20

Signal indicator — Blinking blue — Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network).

Signal indicator — Blinking blue — Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network).Signal indicator — Blinking blue — Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network).Signal indicator — Blinking blue — Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network).Signal indicator — Blinking blue — Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network).Signal indicator — Blinking blue — Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network).Signal indicator — Blinking blue — Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network).Signal indicator — Blinking blue — Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network).

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Signal indicator — Steady red — No signal, limited signal, no SIM card inserted, or other abnormal status.

Signal indicator — Steady red — No signal, limited signal, no SIM card inserted, or other abnormal status.Signal indicator — Steady red — No signal, limited signal, no SIM card inserted, or other abnormal status.Signal indicator — Steady red — No signal, limited signal, no SIM card inserted, or other abnormal status.Signal indicator — Steady red — No signal, limited signal, no SIM card inserted, or other abnormal status.Signal indicator — Steady red — No signal, limited signal, no SIM card inserted, or other abnormal status.Signal indicator — Steady red — No signal, limited signal, no SIM card inserted, or other abnormal status.Signal indicator — Steady red — No signal, limited signal, no SIM card inserted, or other abnormal status.
  1. Power indicator — Steady green — AC power present.
  2. Power indicator — Blinking green — Power save.
  3. Power indicator — Off — No AC power.
  4. Voicemail indicator — Blinking green — There are messages in your inbox.
  5. Voicemail indicator — Off — There are no unheard messages.
  6. Information indicator — Steady green — New information (Unread SMS & FOTA update).
  7. Information indicator — Blinking green — Inbox is full.
  8. Information indicator — Off — No new information.
  9. Wi-Fi indicator — Steady green — Wi-Fi is turned on.
  10. Wi-Fi indicator — Blinking green — Active data connection or FOTA upgrading.
  11. Wi-Fi indicator — Off — Wi-Fi is turned off.
  12. Battery indicator — Steady green — High.
  13. Battery indicator — Blinking green — Charging.
  14. Battery indicator — Steady red — Low.
  15. Battery indicator — Off — Battery not present.
  16. Signal indicator — Steady green — Strong signal.
  17. Signal indicator — Blinking green — Roaming (LTE network).
  18. Signal indicator — Steady blue — Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network.
  19. Signal indicator — Blinking blue — Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network).
  20. Signal indicator — Steady red — No signal, limited signal, no SIM card inserted, or other abnormal status.