Enabling The Usb 3.0 Connection; Usb Tethering; Mobile Hotspot - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

Sending Contacts via Bluetooth
Depending on your paired devices' settings and capabilities, you may be able to send pictures, Contact
information, or other items using a Bluetooth connection.
Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled on both your phone and the external device,
and the recipient's device must be visible.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active and your device is visible.
2. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
3. Tap entry from the list and select
4. Tap Share name card g Bluetooth and select a paired external Bluetooth device.
Note: The external Bluetooth device must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful.
5. A Bluetooth share notification displays in your notifications list.

Enabling the USB 3.0 Connection

1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to an active 3.0 USB port.
Important! The 3.0 configuration screens will not be displayed if you cable is not plugged into an active USB
3.0 port or if it is plugged into a USB 2.0.
2. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications
panel.
3. Tap the Media device (USB3.0) field to place a checkmark and active the USB connectivity mode.
Confirm appears at the top of the screen.
4. Read the on-screen information and tap Use USB 3.0 to initiate the mode.
To return to USB 2.0 connectivity mode:
► Tap either the MTP or PTP fields to re-enable USB 2.0 connectivity.

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:
downloads.
To connect using USB Tethering:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your device.
3. 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
4. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and tap OK.
To disconnect tethering:
1. From the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot screen, tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the
check mark and deactivate the feature.
2. Remove the USB cable from the device.
Contacts.
Menu.
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
Settings g Tethering and Mobile HotSpot.
in the Status bar area of the screen.

Mobile HotSpot

This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction
with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be used).
The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this same functionality and allows you to provide Internet
connectivity to multiple devices.
Important! The Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please disconnect
your Wi-Fi connection prior to activating this service.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot.
The coverage area of the Mobile HotSpot can be configured to be enable either Standard or High coverage.
For more information, refer to "Mobile HotSpot Range" on page 75.
To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
2. In a single motion touch and slide the Mobile HotSpot slider to the right to turn it on.
3. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and tap OK.
4. Edit the Network SSID name and then write it down.
5. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby
devices.
6. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
7. Enter a new password then write it down.
— Additional options include Show password and Show advanced options.
8. Tap Save to store the new settings.
9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon
Note: By default, the connection is not secured.
Note: Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your device's battery much faster. The best way to keep using the
device as a HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger.
To connect to the HotSpot:
1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the external device and select your device's Mobile HotSpot name from the
network list.
● The SSID name for your device's hotspot is determined by what you entered into the Network SSID field.
● You can change the name by tapping
3. Select this HotSpot and follow your on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection.
Settings g Tethering and Mobile HotSpot.
appears at the top of the screen.
Menu g Configure g Network SSID and changing the entry.
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