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Connecting to Networks and Devices
You can share your phone’s internet connection with your PC using a USB
Cable. After connecting with a USB Cable, set the USB connection mode to
Internet connection. Then select either
Ethernet
or
Modem
.
Ethernet
This mode changes the phone to USB tethering mode from
the PC. From the Home Screen, touch the
Apps Key
>
Settings
>
Wireless & networks
>
Tethering
>
Mobile Broadband Connection
.
NOTE
This mode can only be used by a user registered to a tethering plan.
Modem
This mode changes the phone to Modem mode from the PC.
Always ask
You can choose to be asked to confirm the USB connection when
connecting to a computer.
When
Always ask
is checkmarked, the USB selection window is displayed
when the USB Cable is connected.
Autorun is not available when:
Phone is booting (powering up).
PC operating system is not set to Autorun (automatic execute command).
To change the Connection mode settings while Autorun is running:
You can change the settings while Autorun is running. From the Home
Screen, touch the
Apps Key
>
Settings
>
Connectivity
>
Default
connection mode
>
Mass storage
.
NOTE
Be sure to checkmark the box
Always ask
if you want to be asked to confirm the USB
connection mode when the phone is connected to a computer.
Using the Status Bar to change the settings
The Status Bar shows the current USB connection mode so you can easily
open the Status Bar and change the settings as needed.
When connected via USB, the current USB connection mode also appears
on the Notifications panel. Touch the connection setting to display a screen
where you can change the USB connection mode.
NOTE
If
the
Always ask
checkbox is marked, the screen is only provided during USB
connection, but is not provided in the notification area.