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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.
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