Nokia 7280 - Manual (Page 69)

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13. Web
Your phone has a built-in browser you can use to connect
to selected services on the mobile Internet. Many wireless
mobile Internet access features are network-dependent,
and some features may not be available. Contact your
service provider for more information.
■ Technology background
A technology called Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is to mobile devices what
the World Wide Web (WWW) is to personal computers. The mobile community
began developing WAP several years ago to provide access to the Internet for
mobile users.
Most WAP sites are made up of text and hyperlinks. Some pages even contain
low-resolution graphics, or require data input. Your service provider and others
are free to design WAP sites as they choose, so the sites are as varied as the web
pages on the Internet.
Internet content on your personal computer is called a “web page.” Internet
content on your mobile phone is called a “page,” “WAP card,” or a “Deck of cards.”
You may not be able to view all the details of the mobile Internet pages, as page
appearance may vary due to screen size.
■ Service provider
Because mobile Internet content is designed to be viewed from your phone, your
service provider is now your mobile Internet service provider as well.
It is likely that your service provider has created a home page and set up your
WAP browser to go to this page when you log on to the mobile Internet. Once at
your service provider’s home page, you may find links to a number of other sites.
■ Access service
Set up service
Your phone may have stored some service settings. Additional settings may be
received as a configuration message from your service provider.