Phone As Modem - LG LGLX600 User Manual

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Phone as Modem

Your phone's data capabilities enable you to use its
high-speed data connection as a modem for your
laptop computer. You'll be able to send and receive
email, browse the Internet, and access your company's
network anywhere on the Sprint National Network.
Note To use this service, you are required to sign up on a
Sprint with Phone as Modem plan. Go to
www.sprint.com
Modem plan details and more information.
Setting Up a Data Connection With Your
Computer
In order to use your phone as a modem, you'll first need
to load the Sprint PCS Connection Manager
on your computer. Then, use a compatible USB cable or
built-in Bluetooth connection to connect your phone to
your computer.
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or visit a Sprint Store for Phone as
SM software
1. From your computer's traditional Internet
connection, go to www.sprint.com/downloads and
download the Sprint PCS Connection Manager for
Phone as Modem/USB Cables software. (The
software and drivers can be downloaded free of
charge.)
2.
Double-click the downloaded file and follow the
onscreen instructions to install the Sprint PCS
Connection Manager software and drivers to your
computer.
3.
Once the software has been fully installed, connect
your phone to your computer using a USB cable or
built-in Bluetooth connection. (Your computer will
detect the connection and a status icon may
appear in your system tray.)
4.
Launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager
software, select a profile, and click Connect.
5. Once the connection is established, launch an
Internet session, check your email, or do anything
else you would do using a traditional data
connection.