AT&T AT&T USBConnect Force 4G Quick start guide

Brand: AT&T

Model: AT&T USBConnect Force 4G

Type: Quick start guide

AT&T

USBConnect Force 4G

Quick Start

Thank you for purchasing the AT&T USBConnect Force 4G*.

Please use this Quick Start for a brief overview of your device

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.

Welcome to AT&T Getting to Know Your Device

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

USB Connector

LED Indicator

External Antenna Port

microSD™ Card Slot

SIM Card Slot

LED Indicator State

Getting Started

1. Open the rotatable USB connector of the device.

2. Insert the device into an available USB port.

Note: Your AT&T USBConnect Force 4G device comes with a pre-loaded SIM.

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.

AT&T Communication Manager

Double-click the ACM icon if ACM does not automatically start.

ACM allows you to control your connections to either the AT&T mobile network or

available Wi-Fi® networks.

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.

7. Help

8. Network Indicator

9. Signal Strength

10. Connection Status

Insert the device

Install AT&T Communication Manager (ACM)

Launch AT&T Communication Manager (ACM)

Overview of the communication client

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: 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.

Activate Your Service (Purchased Without a Contract)

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.

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.

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).

If you purchased your device without a data plan, you can activate a prepaid DataConnect

Pass service through ACM.

Connect via Wi-Fi network

1. Select a Wi-Fi network in the

Wi-Fi network list by clicking on

it and then click the Connect

button.

Note: To view available Wi-Fi

networks click Refresh.

2. Launch your browser.

Note: Click the Disconnect

button to disconnect from the

network.

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.

Connect Options (continued)

Manage Data Usage

For all DataConnect plans, you can manage your wireless data usage by:

• Using your Internet service (DSL, Cable, etc.) and home Wi-Fi networks to connect while at

home and in the office.

• 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.

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AT&T DataConnect Pass

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.

Find More Information

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.

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).

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