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You can do this only if you have previously created a standard connection with
your phone. For instructions on creating a standard connection, see “Setting up a
phone connection” in Chapter 12.
Adding detailed information to a network service profile
If you are using one of the predefined network service profiles, you probably need
to enter only your username, password, and telephone number. If you are creating
a new network service profile, you may need to provide additional information to
your ISP or dial-in server. You use the Details dialog box to add more information
to a selected network service profile.
To add connection details:
1. From the Communications Preferences list, select Network.
2. Tap the service field.
3. Tap D etails.
Idle timeout
The Idle timeout setting defines how long your handheld waits before dropping
the connection with your ISP or dial-in server when you switch out of a TCP/IP
application.
To set the Idle timeout:
1. Tap the Idle timeout pick list and select one of the following options:
2. Tap O K.
1 minute
Waits one minute for you to open another application before it
drops the connection.
2 minutes
Waits two minutes.
3 minutes
Waits three minutes.
Never
Keeps your PPP or SLIP connection until you turn off your
handheld (or until it times out).