Welcome to AT&T
Thank you for purchasing the AT&T USBConnect Force.
Please use this Quickstart for a brief overview of device setup
OR
take advantage of our interactive web tutorials at
for the most complete and up-to-date device setup information.
The online tutorials include step-by-step instructions and an easy
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att.com/Tutorials
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Getting Started
Insert device into the USB port
Slide open the front.1.
Open USB Connector.2.
Swivel USB Connector if needed.3.
Carefully insert device into available USB 4.
port. Do not close slider or force it to
close. Optional USB cable included for
convenience.
Use upright for optimal performance.
Install the software
• After you insert the device into the laptop for the first time, the AT&T Communication
Manager (ACM) auto-install begins. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Note: The enclosed CD is provided as a backup option to install ACM.
Start AT&T Communication Manager
• For Windows, ACM automatically opens or click on the desktop shortcut.
• For Mac, go to Applications > AT&T > AT&T Communication Manager.
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AT&T Communication Manager
Note: This device does not have WIFI and thus does not
apply for this application.
AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) is an auto-loading application that lets you control
connections to the AT&T mobile network, other mobile networks worldwide and to available
Wi-Fi networks, including thousands of AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots. ACM will auto-install when
you first plug the device into your laptop and works on both Microsoft Windows (Windows 7,
Vista and XP) and Apple Macintosh (MacOS 10.4 and above). ACM offers a range of tools to
manage connections, find the best connection available and connect quickly.
Connection: Use this screen to choose between connecting to the Mobile
AT&T Network or to a local Wi-Fi network in range
Settings: Use this screen to display all the settings or to customize ACM to
better meet your needs.
Updates: Use this screen to control update alerts and the status of any
installed updates.
Text Messages: Use this screen to send text messages or see sent or received
messages.
Contacts: Use this screen to view, add or shows a list of the numbers/names
of those who you have sent or received text messages from, or allows you to
add new numbers/names.
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