User manual

Connectivity 122
Note: Turning on Hotspot will disable your phone’s connection to other Wi-Fi networks.
Set Up Hotspot
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot .
 The Hotspot window opens.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Hotspot to turn it on , if it is not enabled.
 Hotspot is enabled.
 If your phone’s mobile data access is not enabled, you will be prompted to turn it on. Follow
the onscreen instructions.
 To disable Hotspot, tap the switch again .
Note: The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply.
Important: Write down the passkey (password) for this communication (shown onscreen).
Connect to Mobile Hotspot
1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list.
 The default name for your phone hotspot is DuraForce PRO. You can change the name by
tapping Set up Hotspot > Network name from the Hotspot screen.
3. Select this phone and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the
Mobile Hotspot page).
 The device is connected via your phone’s Mobile Hotspot.
4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection.
Tethering
Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via
USB cable, or by Bluetooth.
Important: Use of the Tethering feature requires an additional subscription. Sign in to your account on
sprint.com/mysprint to learn more.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More .
2. Tap Tethering.
3. Select a tethering option: USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering.
 Tethering is turned on, and your phone’s Internet connection can be shared with a connected
device.