Tethering; Personal Computer Connections - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Tethering

Use Tethering to share your phone's Internet connection with
a computer connected to your device using the USB data/
charging cable, or using Bluetooth.
For more information, refer to "Tethering" on page 157.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Connections
Wi-Fi hotspot.
The Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot screen displays.
2. Choose a tethering method:
• USB tethering: Connect the computer to your phone using a
USB cable, then touch USB tethering to turn tethering On or
Off. A check mark displays to indicate activation.
• Bluetooth tethering: Connect your phone with the computer
using Bluetooth. Consult the computer's documentation for
more information about using your computer to make a
Bluetooth connection. Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn
tethering On or Off. A check mark displays when activated.
• Help: Provides assistance with tethering.
Note: Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless
Provider's mobile data service.
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Menu Settings
More networks Tethering and

Personal Computer Connections

You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and
access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in your
phone, you can also access the files directory from the
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Note: The file directory will show the memory card as a folder
name Card, and your phone's internal memory as a
folder named Phone.
1. Insert a memory card into the device to transfer files
from or to the memory card.
2. Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.
Your computer recognizes the connection and displays
the Auto Play screen.
3. Click the option to Open device to view files.
You should see a Card and a Phone folder.
4. Copy files from the PC to the memory card
(Card folder).
5. When finished, close the PC folder and disconnect
the USB cable.