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Chapter 5 Going Beyond the Basics
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Setting connection preferences
The Network Preferences screen enables you to use a preconfigured connection
type for each service you select or create. You can also choose to edit the settings of
a preconfigured connection type or to create a new connection type. Use the
Connection Preferences screen either to perform either of these tasks.
The list of preconfigured connection types varies according to the software that has
been installed on your handheld. Also, the steps necessary for editing a connection
type vary according to the type. For example, if a modem connection appears on
the list, you need only to specify the phone setup (and connection type, if required)
to complete the configuration.
The following are examples of the custom connection types you can create:
Editing connections
The following sample procedure shows you how to edit the IR-to-phone
connection to adjust the communication speed; you can similarly edit other
connections or settings or create a custom connection.
To edit the IR-to-phone connection:
1. Tap the Home icon .
2. Tap the Prefs icon .
PC by means of cradle/cable:
A local HotSync connection—the
direct connection between your handheld and your desktop
computer. Your handheld is connected by its universal connector
to the cradle/cable, and the cradle/cable is attached by its cable
to a USB port of your desktop computer. (If you are using the
optional serial cradle/cable, the cradle attaches by its cable to a
serial [COM] port of your computer.)
Modem by means of universal connector: A connection between
your handheld’s universal connector and a modem for dialing in
to a modem that is part of your desktop computer or laptop.
PC by means of infrared:
A connection between the infrared (IR)
port of your handheld and the IR device of your desktop
computer or laptop.
Modem by means of infrared: A connection between the IR port
of your handheld and a modem. The modem can be attached to
or within a mobile phone or other device containing an IR port.
(Some IR phones contain modems.)