Palm W PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
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CHAPTER 18
Using Palm
WAP Browser
Palm™ WAP Browser enables you to quickly and easily browse the Internet
by using specially formatted WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) sites.
Use Palm WAP Browser to do the following:
Access specially formatted WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) sites.
Sign up with a provider to receive Push messages automatically to inform you
of important events, such as changes in stock prices.
Bookmark special WAP sites so that you can easily return to them.
Make confidential transactions using encrypted keys.
Store and manage certificates.
IMPORTANT Whenever you use the wireless features of your handheld, please
observe the guidelines or prohibitions on the use of wireless devices in your current
location. For example, when you are on an airplane, do not turn on your radio at
times when government or airline regulations prohibit the use of cellular phones.
You can, of course, use all other applications of your handheld in accordance with
airline regulations for electronic devices.
Opening Palm WAP Browser
Some wireless service providers have set the Wireless button to open Palm
WAP Browser rather than Palm Web Browser. If your handheld is set to open Palm
WAP Browser from the Wireless button, Palm WAP Browser opens the wireless
service provider’s launch page.
To open Palm WAP Browser from the Applications Launcher:
1. Press Home .
2. Tap the WAP icon .
A Welcome screen appears, indicating that you have successfully opened Palm
WAP Browser.