Connecting to Networks and Devices

Tethering
You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by activating data tethering and connecting the phone and computer with a USB cable.
To tether your phone with your computer using the USB
  1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
  2. Tap the Menu Key > System settings > More > USB Tethering & Mobile HotSpot > USB tethering. A checkmark indicates that the function is active.


NOTE - To use your phone’s tethering capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service added to your rate plan. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors. - You cannot access your phone’s microSD card on your computer when using USB tethering.

Smartphone Mobile Hotspots

You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection for up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection.

To create a portable hotspot:
  • tap the Menu Key > System settings > More > USB Tethering & Mobile HotSpot > Mobile HotSpot

A check mark indicates that the function is active. Then tap Configure Mobile HotSpot and set a password upon first use.

NOTE - To use your phone’s Hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service added to your rate plan. In addition, your Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service cannot be used at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your WiFi connection prior to launching this service. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, other unauthorized devices be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection.

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