Usb Tethering - Samsung SGH-T599N User Manual

USB Tethering

This option allows you to share your device's mobile data
connection via a direct USB connection between your device
and a single computer. The Mobile Hotspot connectivity is a
wireless version of this same functionality and allows you to
provide Internet connectivity to multiple devices.
Note: You can not mount your device'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.
To connect using USB Tethering:
1. From the Home screen, press
Settings More settings
Hotspot.
2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your
phone.
3. When prompted for a USB mode, press
menu.
and then tap
Tethering and Mobile
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
bar area of the screen.
5. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and
tap OK.
To disconnect tethering:
1. From the Home screen, press
Settings More settings
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 device.
in the Status
and then tap
Tethering and Mobile
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