PDA - Tap Screen Guide

If your PDA device does not already have a working Internet connection, you will need to create one to run Pocket IE (Internet Explorer Mobile) include a GPRS connection, because almost all mobile phones usually use this connection when launching the browser.

There are two methods you can choose to create a GPRS connection. The first one is creating a GPRS connection manually or the second is creating a GPRS Connection automatically by GPRS Wizard.

1. How to create a GPRS connection manually?

- From the today screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections > Connections.
- Tap "Add a new modem connection".
- Enter a name for the connection and select "Cellular line (GPRS)" as the modem type.
- Tap "Next" and under "Access point name", enter the access point information provided by your mobile operator.
- Tap "Next" and enter the user name and password provided by your mobile operator (tap "Advanced" for more options).
- Tap "Finish" to create the connection.
Go back to "Connections" and tap "Manage existing connections" to make sure the connection you just configured is set as default.

2. How to Use GPRS Wizard to automatically create your GPRS connection?

If you are not sure about which information to enter, you may use the second method. GPRS Wizard provides an easy way of setting up your GPRS immediately.
- From the today screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections
- Tab > GPRS Wizard
- Select a regional name.
- Select the network you are using.
- Tap ok to save.

Tip: If your connection settings do not have the "Cellular line (GPRS)", you may be able to choose the following options to connect to the internet.
1.) You can access another GPRS phone via Bluetooth or infrared device to connect your PDA to the internet.
2.) You can use the shared Wireless network access point to connect your PDA to the internet, if your PDA already has an integrated Wi-Fi device.
3. )You can use the activesync connection via Bluetooth, infrared or USB Cable to connect your PDA to a personal computer (laptop) that already connected to the internet.

9:25 PM
Categories: PDA Tips. Author: GuideLight