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Connecting to Networks and Devices
To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phone
When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can
conduct calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. During a call, you
can opt to use the Bluetooth headset or just the phone.
NOTE
Tap the Bluetooth button to switch the call from the phone to the Bluetooth device, or
vice versa.
USB Tethering
You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by
activating data tethering and connecting the phone and computer with a
USB cable.
To tether your phone with your computer using the USB
1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
2. From the Home screen, touch and hold the
Recent Apps Key
>
System settings
>
Tethering & networks.
Tap the
USB tethering
switch
to turn it on.
NOTE
To use your phone’s tethering capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot
service added to your rate plan. Performance may vary depending on the number of
devices connected and other factors.
You cannot access your phone’s microSD card on your computer when using USB tethering.
Smartphone Mobile Hotspots
You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection for
up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection.
To create a portable hotspot, from the Home screen, touch and hold the
Recent Apps Key
>
System settings
>
Tethering & networks
>
Mobile Hotspot
. Then tap the
Mobile Hotspot
switch
to activate the
feature, and set a password and tap
Save
in the Configure Mobile Hotspot
dialog box. Tap
Configure Mobile Hotspot
to change the SSID, security
type, password, and other hotspot options.
NOTE
To use your phone’s Hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot
service added to your rate plan. In addition, your Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service
cannot be used at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to
launching this service. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices
connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, other unauthorized devices
be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection.