AT&T USBConnect Force 4G Quick Start

AT&T USBConnect Force 4G Quick Start

Welcome to AT&T Getting to Know Your Device Thank you for purchasing the AT&T USBConnect Force 4G*. USB Connector Please use this Quick Start for a brief overview of your device OR take advantage of our interactive web tutorials at att.com/tutorials for the most complete and up-to-date device setup information. The online tutorial includes step-by-step instructions and an easy search function to find what you need quickly. LED Indicator External Antenna Port LED Indicator microsd Card Slot SIM Card Slot LED Indicator State Color Status Description Red Solid No connection/not online Blue Blinking Registering on AT&T mobile broadband network Blue Solid Connected to AT&T mobile broadband network * 4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Learn more at att.com/network 2 3

Getting Started Insert the device Note: Your AT&T USBConnect Force 4G device comes with a pre-loaded SIM. 1. Open the rotatable USB connector of the device. AT&T Communication Manager Launch AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) Double-click the ACM icon if ACM does not automatically start. Overview of the communication client ACM allows you to control your connections to either the AT&T mobile network or available Wi-Fi networks. 7. Help 2. Insert the device into an available USB port. Install AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) 1. ACM auto-install should start shortly after device insertion. 2. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Note: If auto-installation does not begin, manually install ACM from the backup CD. 1. Mobile Network Interface control your connection to mobile networks 2. Mobile Number 3. Days in Billing Cycle number of days left in the billing cycle 4. Usage Meter monthly estimate of usage 5. Usage Information 6. Wi-Fi Network Interface control your connection to Wi-Fi networks. 8. Network Indicator 9. Signal Strength 10. Connection Status 4 5

Activate Your Service (Purchased Without a Contract) If you purchased your device without a data plan, you can activate a prepaid DataConnect Pass service through ACM. 1. The AT&T Communication Manager will automatically open after installation and display the following window. To activate your DataConnect Pass plan, click the "Activate" button in the Mobile section of the ACM home page. Connect Options ACM offers two easy ways to access the Internet. A mobile connection on the AT&T mobile network A Wi-Fi connection Both are available from the main ACM Connect screen. Connect via mobile network 1. Click the Connect button. 2. Launch your browser. Note: If for any reason you close the ACM, you can also always open it by clicking on the ACM icon on your desktop that is automatically placed there during the activation process. 2. Once connected to the secure plan activation website, select your preferred plan and activate your service. You will need a debit, credit or refill card to activate service. Note: Click the Disconnect button to disconnect from the network. Note: Your data usage through the AT&T Mobile network is tracked and counted as part of your data plan. Data usage through Wi-Fi connections does not count against your data plan. 3. You will receive confirmation that your service has started via text message or email. The time/data plan you purchased begins counting down immediately after activation (unless you select to start the plan in the future). 6 7

Connect Options (continued) Manage Data Usage Connect via Wi-Fi network For all DataConnect plans, you can manage your wireless data usage by: 1. Select a Wi-Fi network in the Wi-Fi network list by clicking on it and then click the Connect button. Using your Internet service (DSL, Cable, etc.) and home Wi-Fi networks to connect while at home and in the office. Note: To view available Wi-Fi networks click Refresh. 2. Launch your browser. Note: Click the Disconnect button to disconnect from the network. Unlimited Wi-Fi usage on the entire national AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot network included with qualifying data plans. attwifi will appear in the Wi-Fi network list when available. Wi-Fi enabled device required. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. Other restrictions apply. For more details and locations see attwifi.com. Tracking your data usage via the usage meter in ACM. Please note your usage meter shows your estimated usage. Your actual usage can vary. Note: Upon initial connection to the Internet, some of the software on your device may check for updates. Operating systems, virus protection software, and other software applications (i.e. tax software, itunes, etc.) may request permission to get updates or connect directly to ensure that you have the most current version on your device. Although such update checks are intended to be helpful, the updates can involve transferring a significant amount of data over your network connection. AT&T recommends that you control and monitor your usage to stay within your data plan limits. For large updates, AT&T recommends that you consider using Wi-Fi. 8 9

AT&T DataConnect Pass Terms of Service In the U.S., AT&T DataConnect Pass Plans ( Plan or Plans ) can only be used on AT&T s wireless network and cannot be used on another carrier s network. Requires laptop or netbook with aircard/connect card capable of working on AT&T s wireless network. Time begins expiring immediately upon purchase, whether or not you are using the service. Once your time expires or the allotted megabytes are used, whichever occurs first, your data access will cease. For complete terms and conditions see DataConnect Pass/iPad/Session-Based Wireless Data Services Agreement at att.com/wirelesslegal. 10 11

Find More Information On the Web For more information about using your new device and AT&T Communication Manager, please refer to the interactive web tutorial available at att.com/tutorials. Select manufacturer: AT&T and model: USBConnect Force 4G from the drop down menus. Additional support is available online including device specifications, troubleshooting and user forums at att.com/devicesupport. On the Phone Call AT&T Customer Care at 800-331-0500 for assistance with your AT&T service. Please enter the 10-digit wireless phone number associated with your device when prompted. This will direct your call to a specialized Care team. The wireless phone number associated with your device can be found on the main ACM screen (device must be inserted into laptop). 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Huawei and the Huawei logo are registered trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. V100R001_01 31010FYD