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6. In the
Select a modem
list, select your modem type. If your modem type does not appear, try
reinserting the modem card. If you are using an external modem that is connected to your
Bluebird with a cable,
select Hayes Compatible on COM1
.
7. You should not need to change any settings in
Advanced
. Most servers now use a server-
assigned address. If the server you are connecting to does not use a server-assigned address,
tap
Advanced
and then the
TCP/IP
tab and enter the address. When finished, tap
OK
and
then
Next
.
8. Enter the access phone number, and tap
Next
.
9. Select other desired options, and tap
Finish
.
10. On the
Dialing
tab, specify your current location and phone type (most phone lines are tone).
These settings will apply to all connections you create.
Once you have created the connection, it appears in
,
Programs
,
Connections
. To start the
connection, remove your Bluebird from the cradle, tap the connection icon, enter your user name,
domain, and password, and tap
Connect
. Once connected, you can:
•
Send and receive e-mail messages by 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 Internet or intranet Web pages by using Pocket Internet Explorer. You may need to set
up a proxy
server to visit Internet Web pages. For more information on setting up a proxy
server, see Pocket Internet Explorer Help on the Bluebird.
•
Synchronize. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer
.
Precautions for Products with Modems,
Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options
Be sure to observe the following precautions when operating telecommunications
and network equipment. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire,
bodily injury, and damage to the equipment.
§
Do not connect or use a modem or telephone (other than a cordless type)
during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
§
Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet location.
§
Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the Network Interface Card
(NIC) receptacle.
§
Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching
or installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated modem cable
or jack.
§
Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak while you are in the vicinity of the
leak.
