HTC Hero 200, User Manual

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3B. Web and Data Services 111
Web and Data
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Mobile Network Sharing
Your phone’s data capabilities enable you to use its high-speed data connection as a modem for your
laptop computer. You can send and receive email and browse the Internet anywhere on the Nationwide HTC
Network.
1. Make sure your phone’s data connection is turned on. See “Getting Started With Data Services” to learn
how to turn on the phone’s data connection.
2. Connect the phone to the computer using the provided USB cable.
3. Press > and tap Settings > Wireless controls .
4. Select the Mobile network sharing check box.
Data Services FAQs
How will I know when my phone is ready for data service?
Your user name (for example, bsmith01@HTCpcs.com ) will be displayed when you access Settings > About
phone > Status
and then scroll down to
Current username
.
How do I sign in for the first time?
You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.
How do I know when my phone is connected to data services?
Your phone automatically connects when you use data service or an incoming message arrives. You will
also see the
or indicator.
Can I make calls and use data services at the same time?
You cannot use voice and data services simultaneously. If you receive a call while data service is active, your
phone forwards the call to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any in-
progress data session.
When is my data connection active?
Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go
directly to voicemail. When active, the
or indicator animates on your phone’s display screen.
When is my data connection dormant?
If your phone receives no data for ten seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is
dormant, you can make and receive voice calls. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If your
phone receives no data for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.
Can I sign out of data services?
You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use
other data (unless you establish a Wi-Fi connection.) While signed out, you can still place or receive phone
calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out, go to
Settings > Wireless controls
and clear the
Mobile network
check box.
Important You need to install HTC Sync (page 52) before you can use mobile network sharing.
Note When using mobile network sharing, the USB mass storage feature is disabled. Also, you will not be able to use
HTC Sync.