Huawei U8510 manual Sharing Your Phone’s Data Connection, Installing the USB tethering Drive

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•If you select a network that is secured with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and connect to it for the first time, enter the password, and then touch Connect. If you connect to a secured wireless network that you have already used, you will not be prompted to enter the password again unless you reset your mobile phone to its default settings.

On the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch Add Wi-Fi network to add a new Wi-Fi network.

7.4Sharing Your Phone’s Data Connection

You canshare yourmobile phone'sdataconnectionwitha single computer via aUSB cable: USB tethering. You can share your mobile phone's data connection with devices at the same time, by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

7.4.1 Installing the USB tethering Drive

If your computer is running Windows 7 or a recent distribution of some flavors of Linux (such as Ubuntu), you typically do not need to prepare your computer for tethering. But if you are running an earlier version of Windows or another operating system, you may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB. Install the USB tethering drive in the following steps:

1.Connect aUSB cable toa computer. The computer willautomatically recognizethe phone.

2.Download and install ActiveSync 4.5 or a later version.

3.After the installation, you are able to use USB tethering.

7.4.2 Sharing Your Phone’s Data Connection via USB

To use USB tethering in different operating systems, you may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB.

You can not share your mobile phone’s data connection and SD card via USB at the same time.

1.Touch > Settings.

2.Touch Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot.

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Contents Welcome to Huawei Contents GPRS/3G FAQ Reading Before Proceeding Safety PrecautionsLegal Notice Third-Party Software Statement Trademarks and PermissionsImport and Export Regulations Disclaimer of WarrantiesPersonal Information and Data Security Getting to Know Your Mobile Phone Mobile Phone ViewPhone at a Glance Installing the SIM Card Installing Your Mobile PhoneCharging the Battery Installing the BatteryBattery Saving Tips Important Information About the BatteryTurning On Fast Boot Power On or Off Your Mobile PhonePowering On Your Mobile Phone Setting Up Your Mobile PhoneTouchscreen Actions Using the TouchscreenUsing Airplane Mode Restarting Your Mobile PhoneLocking and Unlocking the Screen Locking the ScreenUnlocking the Screen Notification and Status Icons Home ScreenOpening the Notifications Panel Notifications PanelCustomizing the Home Screen Viewing Other Parts of the Home ScreenEditing a Screen Item Setting Home Screen AnimationsChanging the Wallpaper Changing the ThemeApplication List Using a microSD CardInstalling the microSD Card Optional Using the microSD Card as USB Mass StorageRemoving the microSD Card Touch SettingsCalling Making a CallAnswering an Incoming Call Answering or Rejecting a CallMaking a Call from Contacts Making a Call from Call logRejecting an Incoming Call Ending a CallMaking a Conference Call Using Call logSwitching Between Calls Other Operations During a CallAdding a Contact ContactsOpening the Contacts Application Importing Contacts from a SIM CardAdding a Contact to Your Favorites Indexing ContactsSearching for a Contact Editing a ContactCommunicating with Your Contacts Deleting a ContactManaging Groups Joining Contacts Joining and Separating ContactsEditing a Group Adding a Contact to Your GroupsSeparating Contacts Using the Onscreen KeyboardStaying Close to Your Friends Displaying the Keyboard PanelTouch Input method Using the Android KeyboardUsing the Landscape Keyboard Choosing an Input MethodOpening Messaging Customizing Keyboard SettingsMessaging SMS and MMSAdding a Slideshow Creating and Sending a Multimedia MessageCopying a Text Message to Notepad or Calendar Customizing the Message SettingsOpening and Viewing a Multimedia Message Replying to a MessageViewing an Email Message Creating and Sending an Email MessageAdding Other Email Accounts Touch Remove account Changing Email Account SettingsReplying to an Email Message Deleting an Email AccountOpen the Smart Traffic Using the Smart Traffic ManagerGetting Connected GPRS/3GTurning On Wi-Fi Wi-FiTurning on the Data Service Service ShortcutsInstalling the USB tethering Drive Sharing Your Phone’s Data ConnectionSharing Your Phone’s Data Connection via USB Opening the Browser BrowserManaging Bookmarks Setting a HomeCustomizing the Browser Settings Opening a WebTouch Settings Wireless & networks Bluetooth settings. Your BluetoothTurning On Bluetooth Pairing and Connecting a Bluetooth DeviceOpening Your Camera Sending Files via BluetoothDisconnecting or Unpairing a Bluetooth Device EntertainmentTaking a Photo Viewing Your PhotosCapture Screen Opening the Gallery Using the GalleryRecording a Video Viewing Your VideosCopying Music to the microSD Card Enjoying the MusicRotating a Picture Cropping a PicturePlaying Music Opening the Music LibraryCreating Playlists Adding Music to PlaylistPlaying Music in Playlists Opening the FM Radio Google ServicesTuning the FM Radio Listening to FM RadioCreating a Google Account Using Gmail/Google MailSearching for an Email Switching Between AccountsCreating and Sending an Email Replying To or Forwarding an EmailUsing Talk Enabling Location Source Using MapsSetting Notifications for New Instant Messages Signing Out of TalkUsing YouTube Opening Market Using MarketInstalling an Application Sharing a VideoSynchronizing Information Uninstalling an ApplicationTouch Add account Managing Your AccountsAdding an Account Removing an AccountConfiguring General Sync Settings Customizing Your Account SynchronizationTouch Sign Out Opening the Calendar Using Other ApplicationsUsing the Calendar Changing an Account’s Synchronization SettingsSetting an Event Reminder Setting the synchronize and displayCustomizing the Calendar Settings Setting an Alarm Using the ClockOpening the Alarms Adding an AlarmManaging Your Mobile Phone Using the CalculatorUsing the Notepad Switching to the Advanced panelAdjusting the Time Before the Screen Turns Off Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Display Adjusting the Screen BrightnessChanging the Phone Ringtone Setting RingersTurning On Silent Mode Adjusting the VolumeSetting Text-to-Speech Setting Phone ServicesProtecting Your Mobile Phone with a Screen Lock Adjusting the Speech RateProtecting Your Mobile Phone Turning on Your SIM Card PINTouch Continue Viewing an Installed ApplicationManaging Applications Unlocking Your mobile phone if you forget the lock PatternMoving an Application to microSD card Using All BackupBacking up data by using Backup to SD Touch Backup to SDBacking Up My Data Resetting Your Mobile PhoneOn the Settings screen, touch Privacy Factory data reset AppendixTraffic Security Electronic DeviceMedical Device Potentially Explosive AtmosphereSafety of Children Operating EnvironmentPrevention of Hearing Damage Battery and Charger AccessoriesCleaning and Maintenance Emergency Call Certification Information SARFCC Statement Disposal and Recycling Information 13.2 FAQ Reduction of Hazardous Substances EU Regulatory ConformanceHow do I set a song as phone ringtone? How do I return to the calling screen? How do I set the unlock pattern?How can I change the input method? How do I stop the song playing in the background?V100R00101