Setting Up The Microsdhc Card As Portable Storage; Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection - Zte Z899VL User Manual

Connecting to Networks and Devices
NOTE: To make your phone connect to the computer automatically using the selected
connection type, check Don't ask me again.
Disconnecting Your Phone From the Computer
To disconnect the phone from the computer, simply unplug the USB cable when
you're finished.

Setting Up the microSDHC Card as Portable Storage

When you install a microSDHC card that has not been used in your phone before, the
phone will mount the card as portable storage by default.
Removing the microSDHC Card From Your Phone
If you need to remove the microSDHC card while the phone is on, you must unmount
it first.
1. Press the Home Key > > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap next to the SD card name in the Portable storage section.
NOTE: Before ejecting the card, ensure that you have moved data and apps to the
internal storage.
3. When the SD card's state is Ejected, you can now remove it from the phone.
Mounting the microSDHC Card
1. If the microSDHC card is ejected, press the Home Key >
2. Tap the SD card name and then tap MOUNT.
Erasing and Formatting the microSDHC Card
1. Press the Home Key > > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap the SD card name in the Portable storage section.
3. Tap Format, and then tap ERASE & FORMAT > DONE.
CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDHC card, after
which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
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> Settings > Storage.

Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

You can share your phone's data capabilities through tethering or by activating the Wi-Fi
hotspot feature to create a mobile hotspot.
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection via USB
You can access the Internet on your computer via the USB tethering feature of your
phone. The feature requires a data connection on a mobile network and may result in
data charges.
NOTE: You cannot transfer files between your phone and your computer via USB while
the phone is USB tethered.
1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Press the Home Key > > Settings > More.
3. Tap USB tethering. A new network connection will be created on your computer.
NOTE: To stop sharing your data connection, tap USB tethering again or disconnect the
USB cable.
Sharing Mobile Data Through a Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can share your phone's data connection with other devices by turning your phone
into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. This feature requires a data connection on a mobile
network and may result in data charges.
NOTE: When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled, you cannot use your phone's
Wi-Fi capability to access the Internet. You still remain connected to the Internet via your
mobile data network.
1. Press the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Slide the switch to the On position. (If Wi-Fi was active, tap OK to deactivate it.)
After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID).
3. On another device, locate your phone via Wi-Fi and connect with it to start using the
phone's mobile data.
NOTE: To stop sharing your data connection, slide the switch to the Off
Connecting to Networks and Devices
position.
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