Connections 196
Note:
You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer while
using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers
are required, navigate to:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
downloads.
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Settings
) ➔
Wireless and network
➔
Tethering and portable hotspot
.
2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your
phone.
3. When prompted for a USB mode, press to exit the
menu.
4. Tap
USB tethering
from the Tethering menu. This places a
green check mark next to the entry and activates the
feature. A Tethering or Hotspot active notification briefly
appears on the screen.
Look for the Tethering active icon in the Status bar
area of the screen.
To disconnect tethering:
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Settings
) ➔
Wireless and network
➔
Tethering and portable hotspot
.
2. Tap
USB tethering
from the Tethering menu to remove the
check mark and deactivate the feature.
3. Remove the USB cable from the phone.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
This feature allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA+
(4G) data services (although 3G service can also be used).
Important!:
The Mobile AP service can not be active at the same time as
Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching the
Mobile AP service.
Note:
You must have a tethering plan on your account to use the Wi-Fi
hotspot. You can not use data on the device while it is being used as a
hotspot.
To activate the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service:
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Settings
) ➔
Wireless and network
➔
Tethering and portable hotspot
.
2. Tap
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings
➔
OK
.
3. Tap
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
. This places a checkmark in the
adjacent field to activate the service.
4. Tap
Yes
to continue with the activation.
