Connection problems, Problem solution, Troubleshooting – i-mate PDA2 User Manual

Page 174

Advertising
background image

Pocket PC Phone User Manual

174

Troubleshooting

Pocket PC Phone User Manual

175

Troubleshooting

Connection Problems

Problem

Solution

n

Unable to use

Infrared (IR)

port to transfer information.

n

Cannot connect to Internet,

web surfing doesn't work

.

n

Problems with the

cable and

cradle connection

.

1 Line up the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a

close 20cm range.

2 Make sure that nothing is obstructing the two IR ports.

3 Adjust the room lighting. Some light sources interfere with IR

connections. Try moving to a different location or turn out some

lights.

4 Transfer only one file, or no more than 25 contact cards, at a

time.

1 Check that you have set up and connected to an Internet service

provider.

2 Check that the wireless connection to your mobile service provider

is switched on and the signal is un-obstructed.

3 Verify with your Internet service provider that your username and

password are correct.

See Chapter 6, Getting Connected. Additional information is also

available in Connections Help on the Pocket PC and ActiveSync

Help on the PC.

1 Make sure that your Pocket PC is turned on.

2 Make sure that you do not have any other active connections. Tap

the

Start menu > Today, and then tap

at the bottom of the

screen, and then tap

Disconnect in the dialog box.

3 Make sure that the cable is securely plugged into the COM or

USB ports on the back of your PC. Use the cable that came with

the Pocket PC without any extra cables or extenders attached.

4 Plug the other end of the cable securely into the correct port on

your Pocket PC. If you are using a cradle, push your Pocket PC

securely into the cradle.

Advertising