Samsung SGH-T839 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f9) (English) - Page 189

Tethering This option allows you to share your phone's mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your phone and computer. A wireless version of this same functionality would be the Mobile AP feature. Note: You can not mount your phone's microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ downloads. 1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot. 2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your phone. 3. When prompted for a USB mode, press the menu. twice to exit 4. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering and portable hotspot menu. This places a check mark next to the entry and activates the feature. A Tethering or Hotspot active notification briefly appears on the screen. Look for the Tethering active icon in the Status bar area of the screen. To disconnect tethering: 1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot. 2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the check mark and deactivate the feature. 3. Remove the USB cable from the phone. Mobile AP For more information, refer to "Mobile AP" on page 174. Help Provides an on-screen description of USB Tethering and Portable Wi-Fi hotspots. VPN settings The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Important!: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one. Changing Your Settings 184