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PC Connections
You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC
data cable using a USB connection.
Storage
: Lets you use the built-in mass storage and memory
card capacity of the phone to store and upload files. This
option lets your computer treat your phone’s installed and
card memory as removable storage drives.
Connecting as a Storage Device
You can connect your device to a personal computer, have
your device display as a removable disk, and access your
device’s file directory. If you insert a memory card in the
device, you can also access the files directory on the
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Note:
The file directory of the memory card displays as a
removable disk, separate from the internal memory.
1.
Connect the USB cable to the device and connect the
cable to the computer. After a few seconds, a pop-up
window displays on the PC, prompting you to choose
how to access the new device.
2.
On the PC pop-up, click
Open device to view files
.
You can now transfer files between the PC and your
phone’s memory and memory card (if installed).
Tethering
Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with
a computer connected to your device using the USB data/
charging cable.
For more information, refer to
“Tethering”
on page 101.
1.
From the
Settings
screen, under
WIRELESS &
NETWORKS
, touch
More...
➔
Tethering & portable
hotspot
. The
Tethering & portable hotspot
screen
appears.
2.
Connect the computer to the phone via USB data cable.
3.
Touch
USB Tethering
to turn tethering On or Off. When
On, a check mark appears in the check box.
Note:
Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless
Provider’s mobile data service.