Getting Connected
User's Manual
7-3
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e740
Version
1
Last Saved on 10/05/2002 21:02
ENGLISH using Euro_C.dot –– Printed on 10/05/2002 as PDA3_UK
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In the
Select a modem
list, select your modem type. 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
.
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You should not need to change any settings in
Advanced
. Most ISPs
now use a dynamically-assigned address. If the ISP you are
connecting to does not use a dynamically-assigned address, tap
Advanced
and then the
TCP/IP
tab, and enter the address. When
finished, tap
OK
and then
Next
.
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Enter the access phone number, and tap
Next
.
9
Select other desired options, and tap
Finish
.
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In the
Dialing Locations
tab, specify your current location and phone
type (most phone lines are tone). These settings will apply to all
connections you create.
To start the connection, simply start using one of the following programs.
Your device will automatically begin connecting. Once connected, you
can:
■
Send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox. Before you can
use Inbox, you need to provide the information it needs to
communicate with the e-mail server. For specific instructions, see
“Connect Directly to an E-mail Server,” later in this chapter.
■
Visit Web and WAP pages by using Pocket Internet Explorer. For more
information, see Chapter 6.
■
Send and receive instant messages with MSN Messenger. For more
information, see “MSN Messenger” in Chapter 5.
To create an Ethernet connection to an ISP:
1
You do not need to create a new connection on your device. Instead,
you must purchase and configure an Ethernet card that is compatible
with your device.
2
Obtain the following information from your ISP: user name, password,
and domain name.
3
Insert the Ethernet card into your device. For instructions on inserting
and using the Ethernet card, see the owner’s manual for the card.
4
The first time you insert the card,
Network Settings
will appear
automatically so that you can configure the Ethernet card. Most
networks use DHCP, so you should not have to change these settings
unless your network administrator instructs you to do so. Tap
OK
. (If it
does not appear or to change settings later, tap
and then
Settings
.
In the
Connections
tab, tap
Network Adapters
, tap the adaptor you
want to change, and then tap
Properties
.)
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Connect the Ethernet card to the network by using a network cable.
For information, see your owner's manual.
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Tap
,
Settings
,
Connections
tab, and then
Connections
. From the
My network card connects
to
list, select
The Internet
.
