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Pocket Internet Explorer
Introduction
With Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, you can view Web or WAP pages in the following
ways:
• Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web.
• During synchronization with your host computer, download your favorite links and
mobile favorites stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the
host computer.
To select Pocket Internet Explorer, tap Start - Internet Explorer.
Connect to an ISP
There are several ways to create a connection to an ISP and browse the web. See detailed
instructions for one of the options below:
• modem connection, see Using the Single-Slot Modem Cradle or the Snap-On
Modem on page 4-19
• ethernet connection, see Using a Four-Slot USB-to-Ethernet Cradle on page 4-31
• Spectrum 24 connection, see Connecting to the Internet on a Wireless Network on
page 4-45
• GPRS connection, see Establish a GPRS Connection on page 10-4
• GSM connection, see Establish a GSM CSD Connection on page 10-21.
Browsing the Web
Once connected, go to a specific Web page in one of the following ways:
• Tap the
Favorites
button, then tap the favorite you want to view.
• Tap View - Address Bar. In the address bar at the top of the screen, enter the
Web address and tap Go.
Note: If you select Pocket Internet Explorer before setting up the network
connections, a screen may appear allowing you to proceed to the
connection settings screen. After you select your settings, you return
to Pocket Internet Explorer.