Palm Treo 500v, User Manual

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Using your device as
a wireless modem
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is the
feature that converts your smartphone into
a modem so that you can access the
Internet from your computer.
You can set up Internet Connection
Sharing in one of two ways:
•
Connect your smartphone to your
computer using the USB sync cable.
•
If your computer is enabled with
Bluetooth wireless technology, you can
set up your smartphone as a wireless
modem using the built-in Bluetooth
technology.
Setting up a USB Internet Connection
Sharing connection
1 Press Home , and then press
Centre .
2 Select Applications , and then
select Internet Sharing .
3 Select the PC Connection list, and then
select USB .
4 Press Connect (left softkey).
5 On your computer, open your web
browser to confirm that you can
connect to the Internet.
Creating a Bluetooth Internet Connection
Sharing connection
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
•
Make sure your smartphone is visible
(see Entering basic Bluetooth settings).
•
Create a partnership between your
smartphone and your computer. We
recommend that you initiate the
partnership from your smartphone (see
Requesting a connection with another
Bluetooth device).
1 On your computer, double-click the icon
to open the Bluetooth connections
window. Check the documentation
included with your computer for
instructions.
2 Select the option to view devices within
range.
3 You should see an icon representing
your smartphone. Double-click this icon
to make sure that “Network Access