Usb tethering – Samsung SGH-T599DAATMB User Manual

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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

and then tap

Settings More settings Tethering and Mobile

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.

5. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and

tap OK.

To disconnect tethering:

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Settings More settings Tethering and Mobile

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.

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