Toshiba Pocket Pc e830 - Manual (Page 107)

Chapter 7: Getting Connected
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5. Enter a name for the connection, such as your ISP's name.
6. In the Select a modem list, tap your modem type. If you are using
any type of external modem, in the Select a modem list, select the
modem by name. If a listing does not exist for your external modem,
tap Hayes Compatible on COM1.
7. Enter the phone number exactly as you want it dialed. If you know
part of the phone number will change frequently as you travel, use
dialing rules to avoid creating numerous modem connections for
the same phone number.
8. Enter your user name, password, and domain name as provided by
your ISP. If a domain name was not provided, try the connection
without entering a domain name.
9. You should not need to change any advanced settings. Instances
where advanced settings may change include:
•
baud rate settings, dialing string commands, or credit card
options.
• port settings.
• the server you are connecting to does not use dynamically-
assigned addresses, and you need to enter your TCP/IP settings.
To change advanced settings, tap Advanced. Otherwise, tap Finish.
To start the connection, simply start using one of the following programs.
Your Toshiba Pocket PC e830 automatically begins connecting. Once
connected, you can:
•
Send and receive email messages by using Messaging. Before you
can use Inbox, you need to provide the information it needs to commu-
nicate with the email server. For specific instructions, see "Connecting
directly to an email server" on page 111.
• Visit Web and WAP pages by using Pocket Internet Explorer, see
Chapter 6: "Mobile Favorites" on page 100.
• Send and receive instant messages with MSN Messenger. For more
information, see Chapter 5: "MSN Messenger" on page 92.
Creating an Ethernet connection to an ISP
or network
1. You do not need to create a new connection on your Toshiba Pocket
PC e830. Instead, you must purchase and configure an Ethernet
card that is compatible with your Toshiba Pocket PC e830 and your
PC.
2. Obtain the following information from your ISP or network adminis-
trator: user name, password, and domain name.