Operation Manual
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Internet sharing
Tethering via USB
If you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer, you can
connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable.
1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone.
2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer.
3. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > More.. > Tethering &
portable hotspot > USB tethering.
Wi-Fi hotspot
You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile
Internet connection with up to 8 clients.
1. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > More... > Tethering &
portable hotspot. Turn Wi-Fi hotspot ON.Tap Wi-Fi hotspot > Set up Wi-Fi
hotspot.
2. Set the Network SSID and adjust security between None, WPA PSK, and WPA2
PSK. Tap Save to finish.
Note: When your smartphone is serving as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can’t use your
phone’s applications to access the Internet via its Wi-Fi connection.
Phone network settings
Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks to
adjust your network settings. You can turn data connection on or off when roaming,
choose a preferred network mode, specify a network operator and define access
point names.
Selecting a network
Your phone will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a
new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be
a good idea when roaming.
Tip: When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce
your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network
offering the most competitive rates at your destination.
1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks >
Network operators.
2. Tap Select manually and your phone will search for available networks.
3. Select your preferred network from the list generated. You phone will attempt to
register on the selected network.
4. Tap Choose automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest
signal. This may lead to your phone jumping between networks when you move
around.