AT&T USBConnect Adrenaline Quickstart
Welcome to AT&T Thank you for purchasing the AT&T USBConnect Adrenaline. Please use this Quickstart for a brief overview of device setup 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 tutorials include step-by-step instructions and an easy search function to find what you need quickly.
Getting Started Insert the device into your laptop (SIM card is pre-loaded) 1. Open the USB connection part of the device 2. Insert the device into an available USB port. Note: Optional USB cable accessory included for convenience and optimal performance Install the software 1. 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. A CD is included with a backup copy of ACM. 2.
AT&T Communication Manager 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 autoinstall 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).
Connect Options ACM offers two easy ways to access the Internet. Choose a mobile connection to get on the AT&T mobile network or a Wi-Fi connection. Both are available from the main Connect screen. Your data usage through the Mobile network is tracked and part of your data plan. Data usage through Wi-Fi does not count against your AT&T data usage. • C onnect via Mobile network To get started, click the blue Connect button in the Mobile section.
Connect Options (continued) • C onnect via Wi-Fi To get started, select a Wi-Fi network in the Wi-Fi network list by clicking on it and then click the blue Connect button. Once connected, launch your browser, email or other Internet application. To view available Wi-Fi networks click rescan. To disconnect, click the orange Disconnect button. Note: Upon initial connection to the Internet, some of the software on your device may check for updates.
Manage data usage For all DataConnect plans, you can manage your monthly wireless data usage and avoid overage charges by: • Taking advantage of the usage meter provided as a way to easily track your data usage. The Usage meter in the Mobile connection section shows the estimated data usage within your monthly billing cycle compared to your monthly allowance as a bar graph as well as the number of days left in the cycle. Additional details are available by selecting the Details link.
Need help? 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. 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 DataConnect service when prompted. This will direct your call to a specialized Care team.
