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12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10
Connection preferences
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Connection preferences
The Connection Preferences screen allows you to create configurations for
communicating with a PC, a modem, or a GSM mobile phone. Configurations, or
profiles, once activated are available to various end-user applications running on your
Acer s10.
The Connection Preferences screen displays a list of available configurations that can
be modified to reflect the required settings. This list will vary depending on the
software you have added to your Acer s10.
Connection Types
There are five basic types of connections you can choose from when configuring your
preferences. They are described here:
Standard Modem This connection type defines a connection between a
modem attached to the versatile port of your Acer s10 and a
modem.
Cradle/Cable This connection type defines the direct cradle/cable
connection between your Acer s10 and your computer. It is
used when performing a local HotSync operation. Your
Acer s10 is connected by its versatile port to the cradle/
cable. The cradle/cable is attached by its cable to a USB/
serial port on your computer.
IR to a PC/Handheld This connection type defines a connection between the IR
port of your Acer s10 and the infrared device of your
computer or other devices.
IR to GSM Phone This connection type defines a connection between the IR
port of your Acer s10 and an infrared-enabled GSM mobile
phone.
Serial to GSM Phone This connection type defines a connection between the
versatile port of your Acer s10 and a GSM mobile phone,
using a special cable designed to match your phone.