Toshiba Pocket PC e570 User Manual
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Getting Connected
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10.
In the Dialing Locations tab, specify your current location and phone
type (most phone lines are tone). These settings will apply to all
connections you create.
To start the connection, simply start using one of the following programs.
Your Pocket PC will automatically begin connecting. Once connected,
you can:
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Send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox. Before you can
use Inbox, you need to provide the information it needs to
communicate with the e-mail server. For specific instructions, see
“Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server,” later in this chapter.
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Visit Web and WAP pages by using Pocket Internet Explorer. For more
information, see Chapter 6.
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Send and receive instant messages with MSN Messenger. For more
information, see “MSN Messenger”, in Chapter 5.
To create an Ethernet connection to an ISP:
1.
You do not need to create a new connection on your Pocket PC.
Instead, you must purchase and configure an Ethernet card that is
compatible with your Pocket PC.
2.
Obtain the following information from your ISP: user name, password,
and domain name.
3.
Insert the Ethernet card into your Pocket PC. For instructions on
inserting and using the Ethernet card, see the owner’s manual for the
card.
4.
The first time you insert the card, Network Settings will appear
automatically so that you can configure the ethernet card. Most
networks use DHCQ, so you should not have to change these settings
unless your network administrator instructs you to do so. Tap OK. (If it
does not appear or to change settings later, tap
and then Settings.
In the Connections tab, tap Network, tap the adaptor you want to
change, and then tap Properties.)
5.
Connect the Ethernet card to the network by using a network cable.
For information, see your owner’s manual.
6.
Tap
, Settings, Connections tab, and then Connections. From the
My network card connects to
list, select Internet.
To start the connection, simply start using one of the programs listed in
the preceding section. Once connected, you can perform the same
activities as listed in the preceding section.