User Manual - US Cellular

USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering
Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with
a computer by connecting the two using the USB data cable
or a Bluetooth connection.
For more information about connecting computers to your
phone via Tethering, see “Tethering” on page 127.
1. From the Settings screen, under Wireless and network,
touch More... ➔ Tethering. The Tethering and portable
hotspot menu appears.
2. Choose a tethering method:
• USB tethering: Connect the computer to the phone using a
USB cable, then touch USB Tethering to turn tethering On or
Off. When On, the check mark becomes highlighted in the
check box.
• Bluetooth tethering: Pair your phone with the computer using
a Bluetooth connection. Consult the computer’s documentation
for more information about configuring your computer to
connect with other Bluetooth devices. Touch Bluetooth
Tethering to turn tethering On or Off. When On, the check
mark becomes highlighted in the check box.
Note: Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless
Provider’s mobile data service.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet
connection with up to 5 other devices, through Wi-Fi
connections.
You can control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-
Fi Hotspot with the Allowed device list.
For more information about using your phone as a mobile Wi-
Fi hotspot, see “Portable Wi-Fi hotspot” on page 127.
Note: Using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot requires a subscription to
data service. For more information, contact your
Wireless Provider.
Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery
power and uses data service. While Portable Wi-Fi
Hotspot is active, your phone’s applications will use your
Wireless Provider’s data service. Roaming while using
your phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data
charges.
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