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Contents 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 Your USB Modem USB Modem indicator lights explained Safety Information 3 4 5 5 5 7 9 10 11 12 12 13 Need any help? Please visit: www.bt.
Quick Start Set-up 2 Plug the USB Modem 3 Install BT Access Manager 4 Connect to the internet. card into the USB Modem. by following the on-screen instructions. into your PC. Quick Start Set-up / What’s In Your Pack For more detailed instructions, please see page 5. 1 Insert the SIM What’s In Your Pack Your USB Modem box includes your USB Modem and user guide.
Minimum System Requirements Minimum System Requirements To use the MF823, your computer must meet the following requirements: Connectivity CPU Memory Hard disk Operating system Display 4 Spare USB port, compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed 133 MHz or above, 500 MHz or above is recommended 256 MB RAM or more 500 MB or more free space Microsoft ® Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Mac OS 10.
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.
i. Insert the USB Modem into a USB port on your laptop. Getting Started 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. Getting Started ii. If you are out and about in an area with a mobile signal, you can connect to the BT Mobile network. Either way it will only take a few minutes. Connect using Wi-Fi (not available on Mac) 1. Make sure you’re in range of a Wi-Fi signal.
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. If you have AutoPlay disabled Getting Started First 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.
BT Access Manager Launch the help guide Minimize BT Access Manager to the System Tray Switch between Normal and Expanded view Close BT Access Manager BT Access Manager Available connection type icons Connect/ Disconnect button Network Connections Usage Log Wi-Fi Networks Mobile Broadband SMS and Support Settings Scroll to Settings and Preferences 9
BT Access Manager for Mac BT Access Manager for Mac Connection Make a connection to the BT Mobile Operation Connection Statistic SMS Phonebook Tools Diagnostics Setup… PIN Operations Help Phonebook Click to manage Contact details SMS Click to view Your messages Statistic Click to check your usage Connect Click to connect and Disconnect to the BT Mobile network Signal Strength Network Speed Connection Status 10 Device Status SIM Status BT Mobile network
Using BT Business Mobile Broadband Abroad 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.
Your USB XxxModem USB Modem indicator lights explained Indicator is… this means… 12 Green The USB modem has detected a LTE network Green Flashing The USB modem is connected to the LTE network Blue The USB modem has detected a 3G/2G network Blue Flashing The USB modem is connected to the 3G/2G network Red The USB modem could not connect to a network Off The USB modem is removed and not connected
Safety Information 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 • Please always keep the USB Modem at least electronic systems of vehicles. 20 centimeters away from such medical devices when they are in use.
• Containers/Vehicles for storing or transporting fuels or chemical products. Safety Information • Areas where the air contains chemical substances and particles (including granules, dust, or metal powder). Safety of Children • Store the USB Modem out of the reach of small children, it is not intended to be used as a toy and may cause injury if used as such. • Do not allow children to use the USB Modem without guidance.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the USB Modem as this will invalidate your warranty. There are no user serviceable parts inside and only a qualified maintainer should undertake repair work. • The USB Modem is not waterproof, please keep it dry, free from moisture and store it in a cool place and away from sunlight. In Aircraft • Please power off the USB Modem when onboard an aircraft.
Safety Information WEEE Approval • This USB Modem is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EC (WEEE Directive). RoHS Approval • This USB Modem is in compliance with the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive).
Safety Information • 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. The wireless device is highest SAR value for this device when tested in compliance with the essential requirements complied with this limit.
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