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8.4 Internet Sharing
With Internet Sharing, you can use your phone as an external modem for another device, such as a PDA or
notebook computer.
Notes •
Make sure you have set up a phone dial-up modem connection on your phone. If your phone has not been set up
with a data connection yet, click Menu > Connection Settings on the Internet Sharing screen. For more information
about setting up a phone dial-up connection, see "Set up a dial-up connection".
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If you want to use a USB cable connection, you must first install Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.5 or later on the
computer.
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Before using Internet Sharing, disable ActiveSync on your computer. To disable ActiveSync, open ActiveSync on
your computer, then click File > Connection Settings and clear Allow USB Connections.
Set up the phone as a modem
To set up the phone as a USB modem
1. On your phone, click Start > Internet Sharing.
2. In the PC Connection list, select USB.
3. In the Network Connection list, select the name of connection that your phone uses to connect to the
Internet.
4. Plug in the USB cable between your phone and the computer.
5. Click Connect.
To end the Internet connection
• On the Internet Sharing screen, click Disconnect.
To set up the phone as a Bluetooth modem
You can connect your phone to a computer through Bluetooth and use the phone as a modem for the computer
.
To learn how to set up the phone as a Bluetooth modem, see “Use the phone as a Bluetooth modem” in this
chapter.
8.5 Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Phones with Bluetooth capabilities can
exchange information within a distance of about 10 meters without requiring a physical connection.
Bluetooth modes
Bluetooth on your phone operates in three different modes:
1. On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your phone can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices, but not vice versa.
2. Off. Bluetooth is turned off. In this mode, you can neither send nor receive information using
Bluetooth. You might want to turn off the radio at times to conserve battery power, or in situations
where radio use is prohibited, such as onboard an aircraft and in hospitals.
3. Visible. Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled devices within range can detect your
phone.