1: every device ( phone camera etc..) connected to a PC needs driver software installed on the PC, the driver will be on the CD that came with your phone ( if you got one ) or you can look on line for it
2: you have to set up a 'Dial Up Internet connection' on the PC using the phone as a modem ( you have to install the driver and connect the phone via cable to the PC, before doing this step )
3: when using a verizon phone & data plan the the number to dial is #777, the ID is your 10 digit cell phone number, the password is vzw
when using a verizon data plan, verizon is your ISP.