User manual

Settings 108
Wi-Fi Direct settings
Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to connect to each
other directly via Wi-Fi
®
, without a wireless access point or
hotspot.
For more information about using Wi-Fi Direct,
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key , then
touch Settings ➔ Wireless & networks ➔ Wi-Fi Direct
settings .
2. Touch settings to configure
• Wi-Fi Direct : Turn Wi-Fi Direct On or Off.
• Configure Wi-Fi Direct : Set your phone’s device name and
password, to be used for Wi-Fi Direct connections only (security for
WPS connections is not set here; for more information see
“Adding a Wi-Fi Network using WPS” on page 85.
•Status : View the phone’s current Wi-Fi Direct condition.
• Disconnect Wi-Fi Direct : Close a connection with a Wi-Fi Direct
device.
• Wi-Fi Direct devices : When Wi-Fi Direct is On, view available,
nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
Mobile Hotspot
Use Mobile Hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection
with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi
®
. For more information
about using your phone as a mobile hotspot, see “Mobile
Hotspot” on page 86.
Note: Mobile Hotspot requires Mobile Hotspot service, available from Verizon
Wireless. While the Mobile Hotspot is active, your phone’s applications
will use the Mobile Hotspot data feature allowance.
Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key , then
touch Settings ➔ Wireless & networks ➔ Mobile Hotspot .
2. Touch Mobile Hotspot to turn Mobile Hotspot On or Off.
When on, a check appears in the checkbox.
Note: Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery power and
increases your data usage. Roaming while using your phone as a
mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges.