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Using tethering on my mobile phone
Want to use your mobile phone to establish an internet connection from a laptop or desktop? It's called tethering. It's easy, but remember you need to set up your mobile phone for internet before you can use this function.
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Connect mobile phone and computer
Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.
Turn on tethering
Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering.
Tap the indicator next to "USB tethering" to turn on the function. An internet connection from your computer via your mobile phone is automatically established.
Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering.
Tap the indicator next to "USB tethering" to turn on the function. An internet connection from your computer via your mobile phone is automatically established.
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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