To Create A Modem Connection To A Network; To Create An Ethernet Connection To A Network; Starting A Connection; Ending A Connection - Acer n20 Manual

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9 G e t t i n g c o n n e c t e d

Starting a connection

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Starting a connection

Ending a connection

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To create a modem connection to a network

Get the following information from your network administrator:
• Dial-up access telephone number
• User name and password
• Domain name
• TCP/IP settings
If your handheld does not have a built-in modem, install a modem card.
Tap
and then Settings. In the Connections tab, tap Connections. Under The
Internet settings, select Internet Settings and tap Modify.
In the Modem tab, tap New.
Enter a name for the connection, such as "Company Connection".
Follow steps 8 to 12 on page 110.

To create an Ethernet connection to a network

You do not need to create a new connection on your handheld. Instead, you must
purchase and configure an Ethernet card that is compatible with your handheld.
Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 111.
From the My network card connects to list, select Work.
To start the connection, simply start using one of the following programs. Your
handheld will automatically begin connecting. Once connected, you can:
• Send and receive email messages by using Inbox.
Before you can use Inbox, you need to provide the information it needs to
communicate with the email server.
For instructions, see "Connecting directly to an email server" on page 113.
• Visit Web and WAP pages by using Pocket Internet Explorer.
For more information, refer to "10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet
Explorer" on page 115.
• Send and receive instant messages with MSN Messenger.
For more information, refer to "MSN® Messenger" on page 55.
To disconnect, do any of the following:
• When connected via cable or cradle, detach your handheld from the cable or
cradle.
• When connected via Infrared, move your handheld away from the computer.

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