The "phone as a modem" feature on your cell phone can let you connect to the Internet wherever you can receive a data signal from your cell service provider. After a few simple steps, you can "tether" your cell phone to your laptop and connect to the Internet at broadband speeds--read on to find out more.
Instructions
The Steps
1. Enable the modem function on your cell phone (Press Menu > Settings > Connections > USB > Data Modem)--consult your phone's user's manual for specifics on enabling the modem function.
2. Download your phone's modem driver from the technical support page on your phone manufacturer's website. Or if your phone was supplied with a softaware CD, copy the driver from the disc to your computer.
3. Install the modem driver and connect your cell phone to your laptop via your phone's USB cable.
4. On your computer, open your operating system's "Control Panel" and click on the "Network" icon. Choose "Set up a Connection or Network" from the menu that appears.
5. Select "Set up a Dial-up Connection" from the next set of options. On the next page, type "#777" into the field under the "Dial-up Phone Number" heading. Click "Connect" at the bottom of the menu to establish your connection.
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