
Connections 109
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s network
connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using
your phone as the portable hotspot.
Important!
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot requires a data connection
and consumes battery power. There is a monthly
charge for the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot feature, and
all data used by connected devices will apply to the
customer’s data allowance. Contact your service
provider for more information.
Configuring Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings
Configure your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot settings,
including your phone’s name and password, security, and
visibility of your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot. For more
information, refer to
“Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot”
on page 139.
Turning On Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Activate your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot application to
allow other devices to use your phone’s internet connection.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications
➔
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
.
2.
Read the
Introduction for Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
, then
touch
Accept
to proceed.
3.
Touch
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
to turn the service on.
Note:
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot consumes battery power.
4.
Read the information about battery usage, then touch
Turn on Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
to proceed.
Important!
When using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, charges apply
when roaming. Check your calling plan for
applicable charges in the location where you plan
to use service.
5.
Touch
Continue
to acknowledge the Roaming message.
6.
Touch
Automatic
(An SSID and key are created for your
Hotspot) or
Manual
(allows customized settings).