Dell Axim, Owner'S Manual

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Getting Connected
Creating a Modem Connection
1
Install a modem card and appropriate adapters to connect an external
modem to your device through the serial port.
2
Obtain the following information from your ISP:
- ISP dial-up access telephone number
- Username and password
- TCP/IP settings
Some ISPs require information in front of the username, such as
MSN/username .
3
Tap the Start button
→
Settings
→
Connections tab
→
Connections .
4
Under My ISP or My Work Network , tap Add a new modem connection .
5
Enter a name for the connection, such as
ISP Connection
.
6
From the Select a modem list, select your modem type, and tap Next .
If your modem type does not appear, try reinserting the modem card. If
you are using an external modem that is connected to your device with
a cable, select
Hayes Compatible on COM1 .
7
Enter the access phone number and tap Next .
8
Enter your user name, password, and, if applicable, your domain.
NOTE:
You should not need to change any settings in Advanced . Most ISPs
now use a dynamically assigned address.
9
If the ISP you are connecting to does not use a dynamically assigned
address, tap
Advanced , tap the TCP/IP tab, and then enter the address.
10
Tap Next .
11
Select other appropriate options and tap Finish .