Samsung SGH-I257M, User Manual

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Changing Your Settings 103
Network Operators
Using this feature you can view the current network
connection. You can also scan and select a network operator
manually, or set the network selection to Automatic.
Important! You must deactivate data service prior to searching
for an available network.
1. From the Home screen, tap
➔
Settings
➔
Connections ➔ More networks ➔
Mobile networks .
2. Tap Network operators .
All available networks are displayed, with the current
network connection at the top of the list.
3. Tap Search networks to manually search for all
networks.
4. Tap Select automatically to automatically select a
network connection.
5. Tap a network operator to manually register on the
network.
Note: Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer speed
and time.
Tethering & portable hotspot
This option allows you to share your phones’s mobile data
connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
USB tethering
1. From the Home screen, tap
➔
Settings
➔
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Tethering and
portable hotspot .
2. Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable.
3. Tap USB tethering to add a checkmark and activate the
feature. The USB tethering icon is displayed at the
top of your screen.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Tethering and
portable hotspots ➔ Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot .
2. Turn Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot on by tapping the slider so
that it changes to the ON position
.