AT&T Z990 user manual Using the Phone as a Modem, Using the Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot

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Getting Connected to the Internet

Using the Phone as a Modem

You can access the Internet on your PC via your phone as a modem. Note the function may result in data charges from your mobile phone carrier. Please contact them for details.

Enabling the Phone as a Modem

TIPS:

•Make sure that USB storage is turned off before enabling the modem function. To turn off USB storage, swipe down the notification panel and tap Turn off USB storage.

•The PC accesses the Internet via the phone’s mobile network. Therefore, set up the GPRS/EDGE/3G connection correctly before you try to use the phone as a modem.

1.When you connect your phone to your PC with the provided USB cable for the first time, a window will pop up and prompt you to install the driver.

2.Double click the executable file (.exe) in the window and follow the prompt to finish the driver installation.

NOTE: If the window doesn’t pop up automatically, please open the new CD-ROM drive on your PC manually and find the executable file to run it.

3.Press the Menu Key > Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot and tap the USB tethering check box. A new network connection will be created on your PC.

4.Go to Control Panel > Network on your PC to enable the new network connection.

You can now launch the Internet browser on your PC and start surfing.

Disabling the Modem Function

Press the Menu Key > Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot and clear the USB tethering check box.

You can also disable the modem by pulling out the USB cable.

Using the Phone as a

Wi-Fi Hotspot

You can use the phone as a portable WLAN router, providing Wi-Fi connection for one or multiple PC or other devices. This function needs a data connection on a mobile network and may result in data charges.

TIPS:

•The PC accesses the Internet via the phone’s mobile network. Therefore, set up the GPRS/EDGE/3G connection correctly before you try to use the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

•When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot function is enabled, you cannot access the Internet with any application on your phone via its Wi-Fi connection.

•With the Wi-Fi hotspot function, you can provide a Wi-Fi connection for up to 5 client devices simultaneously.

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Contents AT&T Avail Legal Information Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the SIM/microSD Card and BatteryStarting Up Switching Your Phone On/Off Charging the BatteryGetting Started Removing the Battery SIM/microSD Card Setting Up Your Phone for the First TimeDisplay Screen timeout Getting Started Switching to Sleep ModeGetting Around Waking up Your PhoneGetting Started Getting to Know Your PhoneHeadset Jack Earpiece Touch ScreenGetting Started Key Functions Extended Home Screen Getting Started Home ScreenAdding Items to Your Home Screen Removing Items from Your Home ScreenGetting Started Status and Notification Icons Indicator What it meansContent downloaded and installed successfully Re-open Recently Used Applications Getting Started Using the Notification PanelTIP You can also open the Notification Panel By pressing the Menu Key Notifications from the Home ScreenHow to Receive Calls How to Make CallsPhone Calls Adjusting Your Call Settings Importing Exporting Contacts ContactsSharing Contacts Information Searching for a Contact Contacts Adding a Contact to FavoritesCreating a New Group Tap at the bottom of the Contacts ScreenAndroid Keyboard Entering TextXT9 Text Input KeyboardUsing the toolbar Choosing Touch Input SettingsKey Settings Language & keyboard Entering TextMessaging Changing Message SettingsMessage Box Sending a MessageMessaging Signature settingsAdd signature Add the signature to all outgoing messages Receiving Emails Creating an Email AccountComposing and Sending an Email Press the Menu Key Compose from the Inbox ScreenReplying to or Forwarding an Email Email SettingsDeleting an Account Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Turning on Wi-FiChecking the Wi-Fi Network Status Getting Connected to the InternetUsing the Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot Using the Phone as a ModemGetting Connected to the Internet Enabling the Phone as a ModemDisabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot Getting Connected to the Internet Enabling the Wi-Fi HotspotChanging Browser Settings Using BookmarksBrowsing the Internet Browsing OptionsStatus bar BluetoothTaking Pictures with Your Camera Making the Most of MultimediaShooting Video with Your Camcorder Playing Your MusicPlaying Your Videos Setting a Song as RingtoneMaking the Most of Multimedia Creating PlaylistsMaking Memorable Memos Opening Your GalleryPress the Home Key Sound Recorder Home Key Music Playlists My recordingsUsing Google Calendar Using Your Google ApplicationsUsing Google Talk GmailGoogle Places Using Your Google Applications Changing Your Online StatusGoogle Latitude Starting a ChatSetting Time and Date Sorting Out Your Phone SettingsChanging Display Settings Sound SettingsSecurity Settings Mobile Network ServicesSorting Out Your Phone Settings Protecting Your Phone with a PIN or PasswordProtecting Your SIM Card with a PIN Setting up Credential StorageChanging Your SIM Card PIN Tap Change SIM PINHow to Install an Application Privacy Reset to Factory SettingsPress the Menu Key Settings Storage Managing Your Device MemoryManaging Other Settings Other Applications General Safety For Your SafetyRadio Frequency RF Energy For Your SafetyFCC Compliance FCC ID Q78-Z990Product Handling Road SafetyDriving Operating MachineryAntenna Electrostatic Discharge ESDSmall Children Normal Use PositionElectrical Safety Interference Gas Stations Explosive Atmospheres Explosive EnvironmentsBlasting Caps and Areas Support microSD card, max. capacity 32GB SpecificationsWarranty Other Warranty Program How To Get Warranty ServiceWarranty