LG MS659 - Manual (Page 28)

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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Tethering
You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by
activating data tethering and connecting the phone and computer with a
USB cable.
To tether your phone with your computer using the USB
1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Tap the Menu Key > System settings > Tethering & Networks. Tap
the USB tethering switch to turn it on.
NOTE To use your phone’s tethering capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile
Hotspot service added to your rate plan. Performance may vary depending on the
number of devices connected and other factors.
You cannot access your phone’s microSD card on your computer when using USB
tethering.
Smartphone Mobile Hotspots
You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection for
up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection.
To create a portable hotspot, tap the Menu Key > System settings >
Tethering & Networks > 4G Mobile Hotspot. Then tap the checkbox next
to 4G Mobile Hotspot to turn the feature on. A checkmark indicates that
the function is active. Tap Configure Mobile Hotspot and set a password
upon first use.
NOTE To use your phone’s Hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile
Hotspot service added to your rate plan. In addition, your Smartphone Mobile
Hotspot service cannot be used at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your WiFi
connection prior to launching this service. Performance may vary depending on the
number of devices connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, other
unauthorized devices be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection.
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through SmartShare
Wi-Fi Direct automatically scans nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices and the
searched devices are listed as they are found. This allows you to select a
specific device to share multimedia data with through SmartShare.
NOTE Wi-Fi Direct cannot be enabled while using other Wi-Fi functions.