Connections 125TetheringUse Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection witha computer connected to your device using the USB data/charging cable, or using Bluetooth.For more information, refer to “Tethering” on page 141.1. From the Settings screen, under Wireless and network,touch More settings ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot.The Tethering and portable hotspot screen appears.2. Choose a tethering method:• USB tethering: Connect the computer to the phone via USBcable, then touch USB Tethering to turn tethering On or Off.When On, a check appears in the check box.• Bluetooth tethering: Connect your phone with the computerusing Bluetooth. Consult the computer’s documentation formore information about using your computer to make aBluetooth connect. Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn tetheringOn or Off. When On, a check appears in the check box.Note: Using Tethering requires a subscription to your WirelessProvider’s mobile data service.Portable Wi-Fi HotspotUse Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internetconnection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, usingyour phone as the mobile hotspot.Note: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot requires a subscription to theapplicable service to use the application.Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot consumes battery power anduses data service. While the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot isactive, your phone’s applications will use the PortableWi-Fi Hotspot data feature allowance.Configuring Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot SettingsConfigure your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot settings,including your phone’s name and password, and set thevisibility of your phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot.Tip: By default, your device’s mobile hotspot has no securityapplied, and any device can connect. For moreinformation about configuring your mobile hotspot, see“Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot” on page 139.
