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Welcome to AT&T Thank you for purchasing the AT&T USBConnect Shockwave. Please use this Quickstart for a brief overview of device setup 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 SIM card • The AT&T USBConnect Shockwave comes with the SIM card already installed. If you need to remove or replace it, remove the cap from the end of the Shockwave, slide out the SIM tray, remove or replace the SIM card, and then close the tray, as shown in the illustrations.
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 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 (Mac OS X 10.4 and above).
Connect Options AT&T COMMUNICATION MANAGER ACM offers two easy ways to access the Internet. Choose a Connection mobile connection to get on the AT&T mobile network or a Wi-Fi Mobile connect (555) 123-4567 connection. Both are available AT&T ready to connect from the main Connect screen.
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Connect Options (continued) Connect via Wi-Fi • AT&T COMMUNICATION MANAGER To get started, select a Wi-Fi network in the Wi-Fi network Connection list by clicking on it and then click the blue Connect Mobile connect (555) 123-4567 button. Once connected, AT&T ready to connect launch your browser, email usage details...
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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.