User manual

55Connect & transfer
2 Your smartphone and microSD memory card appear as
two separate removable disks on your computer.
Drag and drop files between your computer and the
smartphone or microSD card folders. When you’re
done, use “Safely Remove Hardware” before
disconnecting the USB cable.
Note: You can’t use files on the microSD card while your
smartphone is connected to the computer.
Share your data connection
Your computer can access the internet through your
smartphone’s mobile network—you just need a USB
cable.
Tip: To share a Wi-Fi connection, see “Wi-Fi hotspot” on
page 53.
1 Connect your smartphone to your computer using a
USB cable.
Note: If your computer is running something older
than Microsoft™ Windows™ 7 or
Apple™ Macintosh™ OSX, it might require special
configuration.
2 On your smartphone, tap Apps > Settings, then
make sure the Wi-Fi switch is set to .
OFF
3 In Settings, tap Tethering & Mobile Hotspot, then check
USB tethering to start the connection.
To stop the connection, uncheck USB tethering, then
disconnect your smartphone from your computer.
Data use
You can track the amount of data uploaded and
downloaded by your smartphone, and set a limit on your
monthly data use to avoid additional charges.
Note: Usage information is provided to help you manage
your smartphone. This may not match the amounts
charged by your service provider, as they’re not
measured in the same way.