Toshiba Pocket PC e570 - Manual (Page 87)

Getting Connected
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Send and receive instant messages with MSN Messenger. For more
information, see “MSN Messenger”, in Chapter 5.
■ Synchronize. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on the
desktop computer.
To create an Ethernet connection to a network:
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. Get the following information from your network administrator: 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 DHCP, 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. On 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 Work.
7. If you want to synchronize your Pocket PC, tap, and then ActiveSync.
In the Tools menu, tap Options. In the PC tab, select Include PC when
synchronizing remotely and connect to
, and select your computer’s
name. Remote synchronization with a desktop computer will work only
if you have set up a partnership with that computer through ActiveSync
and have set ActiveSync to allow remote connections. Other restrictions
apply. For more information on synchronizing remotely, see ActiveSync
Help on the desktop computer.
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.
End a Connection
To disconnect, do one of the following:
■ When connected via dial-up or VPN, tap the Connection icon,, on your
navigation bar, and tap End.
■ When connected via cable or cradle, detach your Pocket PC from the
cable or cradle.
■ When connected via Infrared, move the Pocket PC away from the PC.
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When connected via a network (Ethernet) card, remove the card from
your Pocket PC.