iBall Slide nimble 4GF User Manual page 22

Airplane mode on/off: When Airplane mode is selected, all wireless connectivity will be turned
OFF. This icon will display in the status bar when airplane mode is selected.
Default SMS app: The system settings allow users to select a "default SMS app." Once
selected, only the default SMS app is able to write to the SMS Provider and only the default SMS
app receives the SMS. The default SMS app is responsible for writing details to the SMS
Provider when it receives or sends a new message.
Tethering & portable hotspot: The device is used as a wireless modem for a PC, when it's
connected to the PC using a USB cable.
Tethering refers to connecting one device to another. In the context of mobile phones or Internet
tablets, tethering allows sharing the Internet connection of the phone or tablet with other devices
such as laptops. Connection of the phone or slide with other devices can be done over wireless
LAN (Wi-Fi), over Bluetooth or by physical connection using a cable for example, through USB.
Using hotspot, you can share your Slide network with other Wi-Fi enabled devices. Also You can
connect and block the User.
Wi-Fi hotspot: Select the Wi-Fi networks which are Slide hotspots. Apps can be restricted from
using these networks when in the background. Apps may also warn before using these networks
for large downloads.
USB tethering: Tethering refers to connecting one device to another. Tethering allows sharing
the Internet connection of the phone or slide with other devices such as laptops. Sharing internet
connection using USB cable is called USB tethering.
Steps to perform USB tethering
USB tethering allows sharing the Internet connection of the phone or slide with other devices
such as laptops via USB.
In Slidego to SettingsMore settingsTethering & portable hotspotselect USB tethering.
You will get an indication on the laptop/PC that USB is connected.
Settings on your Slide are done.
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