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Setting up and using my mobile phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Want to let other mobile phones or computers establish an internet connection using your mobile phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot? It's easy, but remember you need to set up your mobile phone for internet before you can use this function.
1. Find "Mobile Hotspot"
Tap Settings.
2. Edit settings
Follow the instructions on the display to key in the required password and go to step 6.
Tap Configure.
3. Enter Wi-Fi Hotspot name
4. Enter password
5. Turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot
6. Establish connection
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your mobile phone on the list.
Follow the instructions on the display to establish a connection to your mobile phone.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
7. Return to the home screen
If it's the first time you use your mobile phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot:
Follow the instructions on the display to key in the required password and go to step 6.
Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your mobile phone on the list.
Follow the instructions on the display to establish a connection to your mobile phone.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom edge of the display to return to the home screen.
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