Contents Quick Start Set-up / What’s In Your Pack Minimum System Requirements Getting Started Step 1: Insert the SIM into your USB Modem Step 2: Insert the USB Modem and install the BT Access Manager software Step 3: Connect to the internet BT Access Manager BT Access Manager for Mac Using BT Business Mobile Broadband Abroad...
Quick Start Set-up For more detailed instructions, please see page 5. What’s In Your Pack Insert the SIM Plug the USB Modem Your USB Modem box card into the into your PC. includes your USB Modem USB Modem. and user guide. Install BT Access Manager Connect to the internet.
Minimum System Requirements To use the MF823, your computer must meet the following requirements: Connectivity Spare USB port, compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed 133 MHz or above, 500 MHz or above is recommended Memory 256 MB RAM or more Hard disk 500 MB or more free space Operating system...
Getting Started We know you’re keen to get started with BT Business Mobile Broadband, so please follow these steps in the exact order shown below. Step 1: Insert the SIM into your USB Modem To get started, you need to insert your SIM card into the USB Modem. Remove cover by pulling Insert the SIM card with Replace the cover and click...
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i. Insert the USB Modem into a USB port on your laptop. ii. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you have AutoPlay disabled You may not be automatically prompted to install BT Access Manager. You must manually launch the installer. To do this, go to Start > Computer and double click the BT icon ‘CD Drive (D:) BT AM’. Please note that the drive letter (D:) may be different.
Step 3: Connect to the internet You have a choice of how to make this first connection to complete the setup. i. If you’re in range of a Wi-Fi network, you can connect using Wi-Fi. Please note: Wi-Fi connections not available on Mac. ii.
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Connect using the BT Mobile network 1. Make sure you’re in an area which has a mobile signal. 2. PC users: Double click the BT Access Manager icon on your desktop. When BT Access Manager starts and initialises the USB Modem, click on the Mobile icon to establish a BT Mobile connection.
BT Access Manager Minimize BT Access Switch between Launch the Manager to the Normal and Close BT help guide System Tray Expanded view Access Manager Available connection type icons Connect/ Disconnect button Network Usage Log Wi-Fi Mobile Settings Scroll to Connections Networks Broadband...
BT Access Manager for Mac Connection Operation Tools Help Make a connection Connection Diagnostics to the BT Mobile Statistic Setup… PIN Operations Phonebook Phonebook Click to manage Contact details Statistic Click to view Click to check Your messages your usage Connect Click to connect and Disconnect to the...
Using BT Business Mobile Broadband Abroad Using abroad You can use BT Business Mobile Broadband abroad. Please note that the cost of data is significantly higher than in the UK. For further information, visit www.bt.com/mobilebroadband.
USB Modem indicator lights explained Indicator is… this means… Green The USB modem has detected a LTE network Green The USB modem is connected to the LTE network Flashing Blue The USB modem has detected a 3G/2G network Blue The USB modem is connected to the 3G/2G network Flashing The USB modem could not connect to a network The USB modem is removed and not connected...
Safety Information Interference • Operation of your PC and USB Modem may interfere with personal medical devices such • Some electronic devices are susceptible to as hearing aids and pacemakers. electromagnetic interference transmitted by the USB Modem if inadequately shielded, such as •...
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• Containers/Vehicles for storing or transporting Safety of Children fuels or chemical products. • Store the USB Modem out of the reach of small • Areas where the air contains chemical children, it is not intended to be used as a toy and substances and particles (including granules, may cause injury if used as such.
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• Avoid using the USB Modem near metallic • Do not attempt to disassemble the USB Modem structures or facilities that can emit as this will invalidate your warranty. There are no electromagnet waves which may interfere with user serviceable parts inside and only a qualified the reception of signals.
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WEEE Approval Emergency Calls • This USB Modem is in compliance with • This USB Modem functions through receiving the essential requirements and other and transmitting radio signals, and the relevant provisions of the Waste Electrical connection cannot be guaranteed in all and Electronic Equipment Directive conditions.
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• The guidelines use a unit of measurement known CE Approval (European Union) as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR • The USB Modem is approved to be used in the limit for wireless devices is 2.0 W/kg and the member states of the EU.
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Offices worldwide The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are supplied subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of a contract. BT and the ‘Connected World’...
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