HTC EVO 3D User Manual - Page 235

Using Your Device as a Modem Get online with your notebook or desktop computer at any time, using your device's data connection. For information on setting up and using the data connection, see "Getting Started With Data Services" on page 180. Notes: You need to install HTC Sync before you can use your device as a modem. See "HTC Sync" on page 108 for details. Make sure that your device has an active connection with the Sprint 1xRTT data network or the Sprint 3G network. For more information, see "Getting Started With Data Services" on page 180. 1. Connect the device to the computer using the provided USB cable. 2. On the Connect to PC screen, select USB tethering, and then tap Done. When you are using your device as a modem, the USB mass storage feature is disabled, and you will not be able to use HTC Sync. Connecting Your Device to the Internet Through a Computer  (Internet Pass-through) If you don't have a data plan for your device or you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can still go online on your device by using your computer's Internet connection. Note: Before you connect your device and use your computer's Internet connection, you'll need to install HTC Sync on your computer. See "HTC Sync" on page 108 for details. 1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet. Important: Sprint recommends that you turn off your local network's firewall. Also, if your computer connects to the Internet via PPP (for example, dial-up, xDSL, or VPN), Internet Pass-through will only support TCP protocol. 2. Connect the device to the computer using the provided USB cable. 3. On the Connect to PC screen, select Internet passthrough, and then tap Done. Web and Data 3B. Web and Data Services 223