Controlling Data Usage - Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6802 User Manual

shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to
surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
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Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
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computer.
From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot.
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Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted.
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the status bar once you are connected.
To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or
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disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot.
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Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Enter the Network SSID information.
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To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
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Tap Save.
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Tap and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
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If prompted, tap OK to confirm.
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Wi-Fi® hotspot is active.
To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi
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hotspot checkbox.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
From the Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot.
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Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Enter the Network SSID for the network.
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To select a security type, tap the Security field.
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If required, enter a password.
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Tap Save.
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Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over
your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can
view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your
mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid
additional charges.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To turn data traffic on or off
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
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Tap Data usage.
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Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.
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When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®
connections.
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