126TetheringThis option allows you to share your phone’s mobile dataconnection via a direct USB connection between your phone andcomputer.Note: You can also create a wireless access point that can be used by multiplecomputers. For more information, refer to “Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot” onpage 126.Note: You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer whileusing the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB driversare required, navigate to http://www.samsung.ca and select Support Downloads.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wirelessand network Tethering and portable hotspot.2. Connect the USB cable between your computer and yourphone.3. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places agreen check mark next to the entry and activates thefeature. The Tethering active icon appears in theStatus bar.To disconnect tethering:1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wirelessand network Tethering and portable hotspot.2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove thecheck mark and deactivate the feature.3. Remove the USB cable from the phone.Portable Wi-Fi HotspotThis feature allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA+ (4G)data services (although 3G service can also be used).Important!: The Mobile AP service can not be active at the same time asWi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching theMobile AP service.To activate the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service:1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wirelessand network Tethering and portable hotspot.2. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings OK.3. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. This places a checkmark in theadjacent field to activate the service.4. Tap Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot.5. Note the Network SSID name or enter a new SSID.
