Samsung SGH-T499MAWTMB - Manual (Page 137)

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2. Tap a device name to pair with the device.
Important!: Some Bluetooth devices are secured and require a
PIN number to confirm and pair with them.
3. Enter a PIN to pair with the device, if one is
required, and tap OK.
Tethering
This option allows you to share your phone’s mobile
data connection via a direct USB connection between
your phone and computer. A wireless version of this
same functionality would be the Mobile AP feature.
Note: You can not mount your phone’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 .
1. Press ➔ and then tap
(Settings) ➔ Wireless and networks ➔
Tethering and portable hotspot.
2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer
and your phone.
3. When prompted for a USB mode, press to
exit the menu.
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
in the Status bar area of the screen.
To disconnect tethering:
1. Press ➔ and then tap
(Settings) ➔ Wireless and networks ➔
Tethering and portable 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 phone.
Mobile AP
For more information, refer to “Mobile AP” on
page 126.
VPN settings
The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and
manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Important!: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and
configure one.