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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 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 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.
Connecting through an Ethernet card
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 the settings later, tap
, then tap
Settings. In the Connections tab, tap Network, tap the adapter that you
want to change, then tap Properties.
5. Connect the Ethernet card to the network using a network cable. For
information, see your owner’s manual.
6. Tap
, Settings, Connections tab, and Connections. From My
network card connects to list, select Internet.
To connect, use one of the programs listed in the preceding section. Once
connected, you can perform the same activities as listed in the preceding
section.