Samsung SGH-T989 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English(north America)) - Page 193

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 menu. to exit the 4. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places a green 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. Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot This 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 as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching the Mobile AP service. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. You can not use data on the device while it is being used as a hotspot. To activate the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service: 1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot. 2. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings ➔ OK. 3. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. This places a checkmark in the adjacent field to activate the service. 4. Tap Yes to continue with the activation. Connections 188