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3G Mobile Hotspot

Use 3G Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s 3G internet connection with up to 5 other devices that connect to your device via Wi-Fi.

For more information about using your device as a mobile hotspot, see “3G Mobile Hotspot” on page 76.

Note: To use 3G Mobile hotspot, you need the 3G Mobile Hotspot feature from Verizon Wireless. Contact Verizon Wireless for more information.

3G Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While the 3G Mobile hotspot is active, your device’s applications will use the 3G Mobile hotspot data feature allowance.

Turning 3G Mobile Hotspot On or Off

Note: Using your device as a mobile hotspot consumes battery power and increases your data usage. Roaming while using your device as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges.

1.From a Home screen, press the Menu Key ➔ Settings

➔ Wireless and network ➔ 3G Mobile Hotspot.

2.Touch 3G Mobile Hotspot to turn Mobile hotspot On or Off, then follow the prompts to complete the process. When on, a check appears in the checkbox.

3G Mobile Hotspot settings

1.From a Home screen, press the Menu Key ➔ Settings

➔ Wireless and network ➔ 3G Mobile Hotspot.

2.Touch 3G Mobile Hotspot settings for these settings:

• Network SSID: The default name for your device is displayed. Touch to enter a new name for your hotspot, if desired.

• Security: Choose a security level for your hotspot, from Open or WPA2 PSK.

• Password: When Security is set to WPA2 PSK, touch to require a password to access your device as a hotspot, and set a password. When enabled, a checkmark appears in the check box.

• Show password: When enabled, your password appears in the Password field.

• Hide my device: Touch to hide your device from other devices searching for a hotspot. When enabled, a check appears in the check box.

Tip: By default, your device’s Mobile hotspot password is your device number. To change the password, touch Password, then enter a new password.

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Page Important Customer Information R T a B L E a L L D I G I T a L B I L E D E V I C E Intellectual Property HeadquartersPage Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Open Source Software Table of Contents Music 139 120135 This section helps you to quickly start using your device Getting StartedSpecial Text Text Conventions Activating your device BatteryBattery Indicator Correct Incorrect Charging the BatteryMaking sure the connection is secure Turning Your Device On and Off Set-up WizardTurning Your Device On Turning Your Device Off Your Google Account Displaying Your Device NumberSystem Tutorial Roaming Active applications View and end running applications Task ManagerTask Manager Installing a Memory Card Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose the slot Press the Power/Lock Key Securing Your DeviceTouch and drag Toggle Sound between on and OFF modes Understanding Your Device FeaturesThis section outlines key features of your device Equipment ManagerDevice or the web Facing Camera Side and Top Views Back View Home screen is the starting point for using your device Home Screen Customizing the Home Screen Display settingsExtended Home Screen Command Keys Navigating Your DeviceContext-sensitive Menus Finger Gestures Sound mode Touch to toggle Silent mode On or Off Notification PanelIcons Brightness Preparing SD Card a memory card is installed Bluetooth Active Bluetooth is turned onLocation On Displays when Location services are active SD Card Removed Memory card was uninstalled Primary Shortcuts WidgetsPrimary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display Adding Widgets to the Home screen Homescreen tips Display tips about the Home screen Widgets Shortcuts Prompts to add it to the Home screenNavigate to a Home screen panel Touch Applications Folders WallpaperWallpaper Choose a source for images Applications Customizing the Applications ScreensPress the Menu Key Edit ApplicationsPage Page Page Setting Up Your Accounts This section explains how to manage contacts and accountsContacts and Accounts Accounts Setting Up a Facebook account Setting Up a Twitter accountSetting Up a MySpace account Accounts and sync Add account Twitter Updating Contacts ContactsCreating Contacts Linked Contacts Get FriendsPress the Menu Key Get friends Press the Menu Key Sync now Sending Namecards Backing Up Your ContactsPress the Menu Key Back up, then choose an option Exporting and Importing Contacts My Profile Sending My Profile Groups Creating a New GroupDeleting a Group Editing a Group Accessing Favorites FavoritesSending a Message to Group Members Creating Favorites Backup Assistant Backup AssistantFrom a Home screen, touch Contacts , then press Menu Key Back up Entering Text Virtual Qwerty KeyboardText Input Methods Changing the Input Method Entering Text Using Swype Configuring Swype Entering Symbols and Numbers Using Swype Speech RecognitionSwype Help Editing Keyboard Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad Configuring Samsung KeypadUsing Speech Recognition Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters Your device supports these types of messages MessagingTypes of Messages New message Text and Multimedia MessagingCreating and Sending Messages Press the Menu Key Settings to set Storage settings Multimedia message MMS settingsNotifications settings Managing Messages Setting UpYour Gmail Account GmailRefreshing Your Gmail Account Managing Your Gmail Account Gmail account settings General settingsNotification settings Composing and Sending Gmail Configuring Email Accounts Composing and Sending EmailFrom a Home screen, touch Email Touch an account, if you have more than one account set Managing Emails Account Name View emails for the accountPrinting Emails Follow the prompts to print the email Account Settings Out-of-office Settings not supportedServer settings Common Settings From a Home screen, touch Applications Talk Google TalkChat with other Google Talk users Web and Social Networking BrowserNavigating the Web Touch to go forward to a recent Using Browser Windows Entering a URLTouch Go to load Copying Fields or Text Using Bookmarks While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it laterTouch Add bookmark Touch Bookmarks Find on page Search for content on the current Brightness setting Set the display’s brightnessBrowser Settings Press the Menu Key Settings Content settings Privacy settings Security settingsAdvanced settings Maps Latitude NavigationMaps Menu Latitude Settings News and WeatherPlaces News and Weather Google Search Voice SearchGoogle Search Voice Search offers voice-activated Google searches YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device Playback controls MusicMusic Player Adding Songs to Playlists Music Player SettingsCreating a Playlist From a Home screen, touch V Cast Music Manage and Transfer MediaCast Music with Rhapsody Re-enter your password Downloading music to your deviceTouch the song you want to download, and use these options Download Music to your PC Sync music from your PC to your device Import Songs from an Audio CDInsert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive Cast Song ID SlackerCast Song ID Use the on-screen options to identify a song Taking Pictures Pictures and VideoCamera Settings Image tab Settings Setup tab Mode icon CamcorderCapturing Video To stop recording, touch the Stop button Camcorder Options Settings Video tabVideo Blockbuster GalleryBlockbuster Viewing Videos Setting a Picture as a Contact Icon Setting a Picture as WallpaperViewing Pictures Delete Erase the picture Key for these options Digital FrameDigital Frame Browse content using these options When you find media you want to view, use these optionsMedia Hub Media Hub Wi-Fi Configuring Wi-Fi SettingsTurning Wi-Fi On or Off Connections Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Adding a Wi-Fi Network ManuallyWireless and network Wi-Fi settings Touch Save to save the settings Configuring 3G Mobile Hotspot Settings 3G Mobile HotspotLaunching 3G Mobile Hotspot From a Home screen, select Applications Bluetooth Connecting a Device via 3G Mobile HotspotConfiguring Bluetooth Settings Turning Bluetooth On or Off Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Wireless and network Bluetooth settingsWireless and network Tethering Tethering USB Settings Configuring VPN SettingsWireless and network VPN settings Mobile Networks Installing and Removing a Memory Card Wireless and network USB Settings, then select Media playerFormatting a Memory Card SD card and device storage From a Home screen, press the Menu Key Settings Wireless and network USB Settings, then select Mass storageTransferring files using the Mass Storage USB setting At the prompt on the computer, select a transfer method Alarm Clock Setting AlarmsDeleting Alarms Alarm Settings Configuring AllShare AllShare AllShare Playing Media from your Device to Another Device Browser View settings CalendarCalendar Customizing the Calendar Contacts Daily BriefingCamera Kindle KindleGallery Let’s Golf MarketLet’s Golf Maps Memo MessagingMemo Messaging V.A My FilesMy Verizon Mobile Talk SettingsTalk ThinkFree Office Cast AppsThinkFree Office Cast Apps Video Cast MusicCast Music VZ Navigator World ClockVZ Navigator World clock Settings Accessing SettingsWireless and network Airplane mode Set up and manage wireless access points Press the Menu Key Advanced for these settingsAdvanced settings Advanced Wireless and network 3G Mobile Hotspot 3G Mobile Hotspot settings3G Mobile Hotspot Turning 3G Mobile Hotspot On or Off Object Exchange Bluetooth settingsTouch a setting to configure Bluetooth VPN settings TetheringTurning Tethering On or Off Adding a VPN Wireless and network Mobile networks USB SettingsRoaming capability update Mobile networks Sound settings Sound settingsSound settings Volume General Sound settings Notification ringtone Sound settings Vibration intensityNotifications Feedback Display settings Screen timeout Power saving modeLocation and security TV out 106 Standalone GPS servicesGoogle location services Screen unlock settings PasswordsDevice administration Location and security Touch Select device administrators Set or change a password to protect credentials Touch Set password, then follow the promptsClear stored credentials and reset the password Credential storage Running services Unknown sourcesManage applications Development General sync settings Accounts and sync Touch an account to display its settings Use Manage accounts to set up and configure your accountsManage accounts Adding an account Mobile backup and restore PrivacyManage your device’s use of personal information Privacy SD card and device storage SearchExternal SD card Internal device storage Text settings Language and keyboardPhone Select locale Swype Advanced settings Language and keyboard SwypePreferences Help 116 Voice recognition settings Text-to-speech settingsVoice input and output Voice input Accessibility AccessibilityAccessibility services Date and time Set-up Wizard About deviceAbout device Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF SignalsDo cell phones pose a health hazard? 120 Interphone Study 121 Cell Phone Industry Actions 122 Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phoneSteps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Hands-Free Kits Children and Cell Phones 125 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification InformationNear the body 1.19 W/Kg Smart Practices While Driving 126 Battery Use & Safety 127 128 Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingUL Certified Travel Adapter Display/Touch-Screen Your LocationNavigation 129 Care and Maintenance Emergency Communication Responsible Listening 131 Operating Environment Persons who have such devicesShould not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket Implantable Medical Devices Other Medical Devices VehiclesPosted Facilities Potentially Explosive Environments Other Important Safety Information FCC Notice and CautionsFCC Notice 134 What is Covered and For How Long? Warranty InformationStandard Limited Warranty Warranties of Title or NON-INFRINGEMENT 136 137 Page Index Numerics Date & time settings Display settings Health and Safety Information 120 Home key Home screenLanguage and keyboard settings Location and security settings Memory settings Pairing with Bluetooth Picture IDPowering On and Off Privacy settings Locking and Unlocking Reset Search settingsSettings Set-up Wizard Silent mode Slacker Sound settings Standard Limited Warranty Voice Search Volume Warranty Information Widgets Wi-FiWiFi see Wi-Fi Wireless Networking 3G Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth VPN Wi-Fi