Samsung 10.1 Cell Phone User Manual


 
Settings 66
Tethering & portable hotspot
The tethering and portable hotspot features allow you to share
your device’s mobile data network connection with other devices
via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
Note:
Touch
Help
under Tethering & portable hotspot settings to view
information about tethering and portable hotspots, and for links to
more information.
USB tethering
Use USB tethering to share your device’s network connection
with another device that connects to your device via USB cable.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Apps
Settings
Wireless & networks
Tethering &
portable hotspot
.
2. Connect the other device to your device via USB cable.
3. Touch
USB tethering
to turn tethering On or Off. When On, a
check appears in the checkbox.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
Use portable hotspot to share your device’s mobile data network
connection with a PC or other device via Wi-Fi. For more
information about using your device as a portable hotspot, see
“Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot” on page 53.
Turning Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off
1. From the Home screen, touch
Apps
Settings
Wireless & networks
Tethering &
portable hotspot
.
2. Touch
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
to turn the hotspot On or Off.
When on, a check appears in the checkbox.
Note:
Using your device as a portable hotspot consumes battery power and
increases your data usage. Roaming while using your device as a
portable hotspot will incur extra data charges.