Asus A696 PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
Get Connected
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Chapter 7 Get Connected
You can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at
work to do such activities as browse the Internet or intranet, send and
receive e-mail and instant messages, and synchronize information using
ActiveSync.
Connections can be made using a modem, wireless network, or
network (Ethernet) card. A modem connection can be used to set up
connections with an external modem, or through your mobile phone
network using a cellular line.
Your device has two groups of connection settings: My ISP and My Work
Network. My ISP settings are used to connect to the Internet, and My
Work Network settings can be used to connect to any private network,
such as a corporate network you use at work. Simply ll in the settings
and get ready to start connecting. For more information, see the sections
“Connect to the Internet” or “Connect to Work.”
You may also establish connection to another device with infrared (IR) or
Bluetooth features. For more information, see the section “Infrared (IR)
connection” later in this chapter, or “Chapter 8 Bluetooth
®
connection.”
Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the Internet:
1. Obtain the following information from your ISP: ISP server phone
number, user name, and password.
2. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
3. Under My Network, tap Add a new modem connection.
4. Create a modem connection. For more information, see section “Set
up modem connections.”
5. To start the connection, begin using the desired program. For example,
switch to Internet Explorer Mobile and browse a Web page. Your
device automatically connects.
NOTE To set up a network card or wireless network connection to
your ISP, add a new connection under My Work Network.