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Connections 224
USB Tethering
This option allows you to share your device’s mobile data
connection via a direct USB connection between your device
and a single computer. The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a
wireless version of this same functionality and allows you to
provide Internet connectivity to multiple devices.
Note:
You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your
computer while using the USB tethering feature.
If additional software or USB drivers are required,
navigate to:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
downloads
.
To connect using USB Tethering:
1.
From the Home screen, press
and then tap
Settings
➔
More settings
➔
Tethering and Mobile
HotSpot
.
2.
Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your
phone.
3.
When prompted for a USB mode, press
to exit the
menu.
4.
Tap
USB tethering
from the Tethering menu. This places
a green check mark next to the entry and activates the
feature. A Tethering or HotSpot active notification
briefly appears on the screen.
Look for the Tethering active icon
in the Status
bar area of the screen.
5.
Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and
tap
OK
.
To disconnect tethering:
1.
From the Home screen, press
and then tap
Settings
➔
More settings
➔
Tethering and Mobile
HotSpot
.
2.
Tap
USB tethering
from the Tethering menu to remove
the check mark and deactivate the feature.
3.
Remove the USB cable from the device.