Sierra Wireless USBConnect Lightning, AT&T USBConnect Lightning Quick Start Manual

AT&T USBConnect
Lightning

Quickstart

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Welcome to AT&T

Please use this Quickstart to get a brief
overview of the major features and services
available with your new LaptopConnect
service.

Or take advantage of our interactive web
tutorials at:

att.com/Tutorials

for the most complete and up-to-date
information available for setting up your new
device and services. These online tutorials
include step-by-step instructions and screen
shots to assist as well as providing an easy
search function.

Thanks again for choosing AT&T.

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Table of Contents

Three steps to get connected 4

What’s in the box? 5

Getting Started 6

Insert the SIM card 6

Insert the Lightning into the USB port 7

Windows 7, Vista and XP 8

Install the software 8

Connect to the AT&T network and access the Internet 8

AT&T Communication Manager 9

Using AT&T Communication Manager 10

Manage your DataConnect Usage Online 12

How much data am I using? 13

Using AT&T Communication Manager for Wi-Fi 14

To use AT&T Wi-Fi service 14

To connect to other Wi-Fi networks 15

Mac OS X 16

Install the software 16

Connect to the AT&T network and access the Internet 17

Using your Lightning on a Mac 17

Using the USB Extension Cable and Clip 18

Getting to Know Your Device 19

Using a Memory Card 20

Frequently Asked Questions 21

Troubleshooting Your Device 22

Find More Information 24

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Three steps to get connected

Insert the SIM card (see page 6)

Insert the Lightning into your laptop
(see pages 7–8, 16)

Start the Communication Manager and
click Connect (see page 8, 17)

Slide out the tray, place the SIM card in the tray, and
slide the tray back into the USBConnect Lightning.

Some procedures differ for Mac users. For Mac installation,
see pages 16 and 17.

The software installation process
begins automatically and installs
AT&T Communication Manager
software.

Double-click the shortcut icon.

After the Communication Manager detects
the network, click the Connect button.

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Your package contains:

AT&T USBConnect Lightning

Quickstart

What’s in the box?

USB cable and clip

Using the USB cable and clip is optional. See page 18
for additional information.

AT&T USBConnect
Lightning

Quickstart

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AT&T SIM card

The SIM card stores the Mobile num­ber for your Lightning and subscriber
information enabling access to the AT&T
network.

AT&T USBConnect Lightning

The Lightning sends and receives data
between your laptop and the AT&T
network.
The Lightning includes the necessary
software for your Windows and Mac lap­top and will begin to auto-install when
inserted for the first time.

To get started, you need 5 to 8 minutes (depending on your
computer) and the following:

Getting Started

Insert the SIM card

1. Open the flap on the side of the
USBConnect Lightning.

2. Grasp the end of the SIM card tray and
slide it out.

3. Place the SIM card in the tray,
with the SIM card notch in the
outer right-hand corner.

4. Slide the SIM card tray back
into the modem.

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1. Flip open the USB connector and adjust the angle to
match the orientation of the USB port on your laptop.

Insert the Lightning into the USB port

2. Carefully push the Lightning into the USB port on your
laptop.

For instructions on using the optional USB extension cable
and clip to connect the Lightning to the laptop, see page 18.

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4. Open your browser and access the Internet. Click the
Connect button to end your session.

3. Click the gray Connect button.

1. Double-click the ACM shortcut icon installed on your
desktop.

2. Wait while the USBConnect Lightning initiates.

Windows 7, Vista, and XP

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* If you are running Mac OS X, go to

page 16. If you are running Windows
2000, visit www.att.com/acm.

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After you insert the Lightning into the laptop for the first

time, the AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) software
automatically starts and guides you through the installa­tion process.

2. Once installation is complete, restart your laptop when
prompted.

Install the software

Connect to the AT&T network and access
the Internet

Once connected, the Connect button turns orange and
moves to the right.