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On the Web

Interactive web tutorials are available at 

att.com/Tutorials

Select Manufacturer: 

Sierra Wireless

 and Model: 

Lightning

 

from the drop down menus.

Detailed support information including device specifications, 
troubleshooting, user forums and knowledge base articles are 
available at 

att.com/DeviceSupport

.

From a Phone

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your device or service. 

Please enter the 10-digit Mobile phone number associated 
with your AT&T USBConnect Lightning when prompted.

 

This 

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Summary of Contents for AT&T USBConnect Lightning

Page 1: ...AT T USBConnect Lightning Quickstart L Li ig g g gh h ht t tn n n ni i i in n n ng g g g g Q...

Page 2: ...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 tuto...

Page 3: ...tion 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...

Page 4: ...de 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 installa...

Page 5: ...r 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 Q...

Page 6: ...sary software for your Windows and Mac lap top 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 Getti...

Page 7: ...ientation 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 cab...

Page 8: ...ing Mac OS X go to page 16 If you are running Windows 2000 visit www att com acm 1 After you insert the Lightning into the laptop for the first time the AT T Communication Manager ACM software automat...

Page 9: ...lative total data used AT T Communication Manager ACM is a software applica tion that lets you control your connections to either the AT T mobile network or available Wi Fi networks including thousand...

Page 10: ...the center and turns blue while the modem is connecting to the network When the connection is established the button moves to the right and turns orange Click the orange button to disconnect from the...

Page 11: ...ta transfer rates When 3G networks are not available ACM will auto matically connect to EDGE also known as 2G networks 8 Mobile number This number is the mobile number associated with your AT T device...

Page 12: ...under the AT T logo 3 Follow the on screen prompts Your temporary password will be sent to AT T Communica tion Manager Select Messaging under the Tools menu and then Inbox to see your incoming text m...

Page 13: ...e sharing and redirecting television signals for viewing on netbooks How much data am I using Sample Activity Estimated Size E mail plain text 30KB Web page view 200KB Video clip 3MB Download music 5M...

Page 14: ...ots require a qualified AT T DataConnect service plan See www att com laptopconnect for eligibility details To use AT T Wi Fi service 1 Insert your Lightning and launch ACM ACM automatically identifie...

Page 15: ...works click List Networks 3 Click the Connect On Off button next to the network you wish to connect to 4 If the network is secure or encrypted you may be prompted to enter additional information for a...

Page 16: ...the USB port on your laptop 2 Double click the installer package If you do not see the installer package open Finder and go to Lightning device 3 After launching the installer package follow the on s...

Page 17: ...Lightning Connect to the AT T network and access the Internet To see the connection status and change parameters click the WWAN icon and select Open Network Settings To display the signal strength RR...

Page 18: ...ghtning directly into your laptop To improve the performance of your modem in areas where the signal is weak 1 Place the Lightning into the clip 2 Place the clip on the top of the laptop with one end...

Page 19: ...service Blinking Firmware is updating Do not remove your Lightning 3G network detected Blinking Initializing 2G network detected Solid Powered on Connected to 3G network Solid Lightning error Connecte...

Page 20: ...t on the side of the Lightning until it clicks into place as shown in the illustration Inserting a memory card The Lightning is built to accommodate a microSD memory card not included in package A mem...

Page 21: ...nds that you monitor your usage by taking advantage of your free myWireless Account Your myWireless Account will provide the most accurate information regard ing your usage and is available 24 hours a...

Page 22: ...load ACM 2 Follow the instructions on the web site to install ACM If AT T Communication Manager does not automatically start to install the first time you insert the Lightning into your laptop 1 Doubl...

Page 23: ...stomer Support for assistance ACM says No Wireless Device Detected 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Double click TRU Install 3 When you are prompted to switch to modem mode click OK 4 If A...

Page 24: ...available at att com DeviceSupport From a Phone Call AT T Customer Care at 800 331 0500 for assistance with your device or service Please enter the 10 digit Mobile phone number associated with your AT...

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