Toshiba Pocket PC e800 - Manual (Page 99)

User’s Manual 7-5
Getting Connected
To start the connection, simply start using one of the following programs.
Your device will automatically begin connecting. Once connected, you can:
■ Send and receive email messages by using Inbox. Before you can use
Inbox, you need to provide the information it needs to communicate
with the email server. For specific instructions, see “ Connect Directly to
an Email Server ” on page 7-7.
■ Visit Internet or intranet Web or WAP pages by using Pocket Internet
Explorer.
■ 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
computer.
To create an Ethernet connection to a network
1. You do not need to create a new connection on your device. Instead,
you must purchase and configure an Ethernet card that is compatible
with your device.
2. Get the following information from your network administrator: user
name, password, and domain name.
3. Insert the Ethernet card into your device. 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 network card. If it does not
appear, or to change settings later, tap
, Settings, Connections tab,
Connections, Advanced tab, then Network Card.
5. If you need to enter specific server information, tap the appropriate
adapter. Most networks use DHCP, so you should not have to change
these settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so.
6. If necessary, connect the network card to the network by using a
network cable. For information, see the documentation that came with
your network card.
To start a connection, insert the network card, and begin using a desired
program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a
Web page. Your device will automatically begin connecting.
To set up a VPN server connection:
1. A VPN connection enables you to securely connect to servers, such as
a corporate network, via the Internet. Ask your network administrator for
your user name, password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host
name or IP address of the VPN server.
2. Tap , Settings, Connections and then tab Connections.
3. To create a new VPN server connection, in My Work Network, tap Add
a new VPN server connection and follow the instructions in the New
Connection wizard.