3 internet explorer mobile, Start a data connection – TAO PDA User Manual

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94 Getting Connected

3.

In My Work Network, follow the instructions for each type of connection.

4.

Complete the connection wizard, then tap Finish.

Start a data connection

After a data connection has been set up on your device, you can now connect your device to the Internet. The
connection is started automatically when you begin using a program that requires an Internet connection. For
example, when you start Internet Explorer Mobile to browse the Internet, your device connects automatically.

To manually start a data connection

If you have more than one data connections on your device, you can manually start a connection.

1.

Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.

2.

Tap Manage existing connections.

3.

Tap and hold the name of the desired connection, then tap Connect.

To disconnect a data connection

Press and hold END (

) on your device for at least three seconds; or

Tap the Comm Manager icon (

) on the Today screen, then tap the Data Connection button

(

).

10.3 Internet Explorer Mobile

Internet Explorer Mobile is a full-featured Internet browser, optimized for use on your device.

To start Internet Explorer Mobile

Tap Start > Internet Explorer.

To set a Home page

1.

In the address bar on top of the Internet Explorer Mobile screen, enter the desired Web page address.
Tap

to open the Web page.

2.

Tap Menu > Tools > Options > General tab.

3.

Do one of the following:

To use the displayed page as the Home page, tap Use Current.

To use the default Home page, tap Use Default.

Tip

To go to your Home page, tap Menu > Home.

To transfer favorites from your PC

You can transfer the favorites you have stored on your PC to your device by synchronizing the Internet
Explorer favorites on your PC with your device.

1.

In ActiveSync on your PC, on the Tools menu, click Options, and select Favorites.

2.

In Internet Explorer on your PC, click Favorites > Add to Favorites and save or move favorite links to
the Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites list.

3.

Connect your device to your PC. If synchronization does not start automatically, click Sync.

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